Music In My Shoes

Jim
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Come be entertained as the host talks about music, bands, and connected stories."It's a really great podcast" - Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin"I appreciate talking to you guys and the good questions" - Mitch Easter of Let's Active and R.E.M. producerLearn Something New or Remember Something Old!!!Please like and follow the Music In My Shoes Facebook page.Contact us atmusicinmyshoes@gmail.com

  1. Silly Love Songs, Will Ferrell / Paul McCartney SNL, and The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers E134

    5d ago

    Silly Love Songs, Will Ferrell / Paul McCartney SNL, and The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers E134

    Paul McCartney got dragged for writing “silly love songs” and then turned the criticism into a No. 1 anthem. We start with that 1976 chart run, the irony baked into the lyrics, and the way one summertime hit can glue itself to your memory, right down to the bicentennial vibe and what was playing everywhere you went.  From there we jump 50 years forward to McCartney closing out Saturday Night Live with Will Ferrell, and we get real about what it means to watch a living legend perform at 83. We talk vocals, stamina, song selection, and why it matters that Paul isn’t trying to “fix” aging with tech. Then the night gets even better: the Chad Smith confusion joke, the classic Ferrell deadpan, and the surprise after-show energy where cowbell and Beatles staples (“Help” and “Drive My Car”) light up the room.  We round things out with what we’re listening to now and what still holds up, including our new “What’s Mooving Me” pick from Drivin N Cryin, plus “Minute with Jimmy” on The Rolling Stones’ “In the Stars.” That opens the door to Sticky Fingers at Muscle Shoals, the legacy issues around “Brown Sugar,” the story behind “Wild Horses,” and a quick run through Heart, Yoko Ono, Pet Shop Boys, and Depeche Mode’s media critique in “New Dress.”  If you like classic rock history, pop culture moments, and music talk that’s equal parts funny and thoughtful, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. What song instantly takes you back to a specific summer? Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    35 min
  2. Conversation with The Stifftones: Rock 'n' Rollin’ in a Hearse E133

    May 24

    Conversation with The Stifftones: Rock 'n' Rollin’ in a Hearse E133

    A band that lives in a hearse sounds like a gimmick until you hear the reasons it happened and the work it takes to keep it going. We’re joined in the studio by Shaun and Rachel from The Stifftones, a DIY touring duo that turned a full reset into a full-time musical life, complete with two dogs, a rolling home, and a schedule built around small venues, open mics, and the people they meet along the way. We talk through the origin story, from an open mic to a relationship they describe as “best frenemies,” and how that honesty becomes a creative advantage. They break down the practical side of life on the road: dividing roles, handling tension in tight spaces, and learning how to keep moving when the vehicle that carries your entire world decides to quit on you. If you care about independent music, touring logistics, and the emotional reality behind “chasing the dream,” this conversation gets specific fast. We also dig into the album Existentialism on Main Street and how The Stifftones captured tracks across multiple locations and collaborators while staying true to their sound. Along the way we hear about mentors like Johnny Hickman of Cracker, connections to Camper Van Beethoven, the story behind their cover of “Father Winter,” and a wild REM thread that includes a Peter Buck jacket. Listen through to the end for a live performance of “These Times,” then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push to go all in, and leave us a review. What part of their road life surprised you most? Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    52 min
  3. Billboard Hits of May 1981: All Those Years Ago E132

    May 17

    Billboard Hits of May 1981: All Those Years Ago E132

    The fastest way to time-travel is to press play on a song you haven’t heard in years, then realize you still know every word. We pull up the Billboard Hot 100 from May 23, 1981 and take it for a spin, bouncing between classic rock, radio pop, and the kind of tracks that were simply unavoidable if you lived anywhere near a car stereo or a skating rink. Along the way, we dig into what’s actually happening inside these hits: Billy Squier’s “The Stroke” as a music business story, Santana’s “Winning” as a case of “this does not sound like Santana,” and the emotional weight of George Harrison’s “All Those Years Ago,” made even heavier by the Beatles connections around it. We also hit Tom Petty’s “The Waiting,” Hall and Oates’ “You Make My Dreams,” and the early MTV effect that turned songs into permanent memories, for better or worse. Then we get personal: a Jefferson Starship chorus becomes a full-on dinner-table bit, Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” comes with a wild songwriting backstory, and REO Speedwagon’s “Take It On The Run” gets a deep breakdown of why a vocal and a guitar solo can feel like one continuous emotional punch. We close out the chart with the weird brilliance of Stars on 45 and the long reign of Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes,” then jump to a modern live-music recap featuring Kevin Kinney, Peter Buck, and a surprise Mike Mills appearance, plus a quick Ramones spotlight and a final Van Halen 5150 tangent. If you love 1980s music, classic rock storytelling, and honest takes on music history, subscribe, and share this with a friend who lived through it. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    42 min
  4. Top Gun 40th Anniversary, and Show Me the Way Till the End of the Day E131

    May 10

    Top Gun 40th Anniversary, and Show Me the Way Till the End of the Day E131

    Top Gun turns 40, and we can’t talk about it without talking about the soundtrack that still punches through your speakers. From the first seconds of Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” on the aircraft carrier, we trace how 80s movie music uses needle drops to build character, tension, romance, and pure momentum. We get into the details that make the Top Gun soundtrack legendary: the way the Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” revives an older classic for a new generation, how Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away” becomes a musical signature for Maverick and Charlie, and why “Great Balls of Fire” remains one of the most unforgettable bar-scene singalongs in film. We also swap quick takes on the movie itself, the sequel callbacks, and why sometimes the music ages even better than the action. Then we jump into our Music in My Shoes picks and stories, including a huge milestone for the show: listeners in 100 countries. Along the way we hit The Kinks, The Doors, Peter Frampton’s live-album magic, the Psychedelic Furs “Pretty in Pink” re-recording drama, Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” and the power of MTV-era visuals, plus a billion-views moment for the Outfield’s “Your Love” and a spring break memory that drilled it into one of our brains forever. Wrap it up with No Doubt’s “Just a Girl” and the eternal question of what you love hearing versus what you’d actually put on your own playlist. If you like music history, Billboard chart trivia, and the stories behind the songs, subscribe, share this with a friend who wore out their Top Gun cassette, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    30 min
  5. More In-Studio Chat with Laura Slade Wiggins, Jonathan Spencer, and Vaylor Trucks: Slightly Famous Somebodies E130

    May 3

    More In-Studio Chat with Laura Slade Wiggins, Jonathan Spencer, and Vaylor Trucks: Slightly Famous Somebodies E130

    What happens when musicians stop trying to look cool and start trying to tell the truth? We continue our sit down with Slightly Famous Somebodies for a freewheeling ride through creativity, aging, and the weird influences that make a band sound like itself. The deeper we get, the clearer it becomes: authenticity is not a brand, it is a practice, and sometimes it shows up only after you have failed enough times to stop performing for approval. We trade left field favorites and guilty loves that somehow make perfect sense once you hear the why. Then we go full music history mode with jam band love and a personal Allman Brothers Band thread. You will hear the backstory of the Brothers and Sisters cover photo and the band’s origin story. We wrap with AthFest plans and making live shows feel rare and special. RootsRockRevival.com for tickets and details. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    45 min
  6. Slightly Famous Somebodies: Laura Slade Wiggins, Jonathan Spencer, and Vaylor Trucks In-Studio Chat E129

    Apr 26

    Slightly Famous Somebodies: Laura Slade Wiggins, Jonathan Spencer, and Vaylor Trucks In-Studio Chat E129

    We’re joined in the studio by Jonathan Spencer, Laura Slade Wiggins, and Vaylor Trucks from Slightly Famous Somebodies, and the story starts with a simple ask: record one Kevn Kinney song as part of a living tribute. That one track turns into more covers, then a hard pivot into original music, and suddenly the “project” becomes a real band with momentum, a core lineup, and a sound that can stretch from heartfelt rock to something delightfully unhinged. • Whether it's 'Shameless' or 'Pineapple Express' or guest appearances on multiple television shows or the son of an Allman Brother, it makes them all slightly famous • how the name Slightly Famous Somebodies is born from trying to pick the “worst” band name • why Just Pour hits so hard and how confidence changes after a song lives for a while • how Vaylor Trucks joins through a YouTube album-review series and a mutual friend connection • Pet Sounds vs London Calling and how background shapes what we hear • the band’s wide influence map from country and Athens rock to jazz fusion and avant-garde • AthFest, 40 Watt Club plans and what makes one-time lineups special • the best feeling in music: recommending something and watching it click for someone else Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    58 min
  7. Hey Ho, Let's Go: Ramones Debut 50th Anniversary, Jan and Dean Dead Man's Curve, and Del Shannon Runaway E128

    Apr 19

    Hey Ho, Let's Go: Ramones Debut 50th Anniversary, Jan and Dean Dead Man's Curve, and Del Shannon Runaway E128

    A record can be simple and still change the world, and the Ramones proved it in 1976. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Ramones’ self-titled debut album and pulling apart why those tight, fast songs still matter: the way “Blitzkrieg Bop” became a universal chant and why the band’s look and sound clicked as one complete idea. Even if you’ve never called yourself a punk fan, it’s hard to miss how much of modern rock music traces back to this moment in New York City. From punk history we slide into the fun of musical side roads: a local Atlanta art stop connected to Kevn Kinney, then a trip to Athens where an opening act called Laid Back Country Picker wins us over with bold choices, crowd energy, and a cover we never expected to hear live. We also hit the kind of music history that feels like fate. A shuffle-listen lines up with the anniversary of Jan Berry’s real-life 1966 crash near Dead Man’s Curve, and we talk about his long, determined fight back to the stage. “Minute With Jimmy” brings a behind-the-scenes Saturday Night Live dress rehearsal report, and we wrap with Billboard-era milestones that connect Elvis, Del Shannon, Paul McCartney, the Grateful Dead with the Beach Boys, Prince, and more into one timeline of lasting songs. If you like punk rock history, classic rock stories, and the little details that make music feel personal, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    42 min
  8. David Bowie Station to Station, The Addams Family, Cartoon Music: Pop Culture Time Machine E127

    Apr 12

    David Bowie Station to Station, The Addams Family, Cartoon Music: Pop Culture Time Machine E127

    A two-season black-and-white sitcom leaves a 60-year shadow, a band logo becomes more famous than the band name, and a random music reference boomerangs back into your week at the perfect moment. That’s the lane we love: pop culture history that feels like real life, where classic rock stories sit right next to TV theme songs and the little memories that make certain tracks impossible to forget. We start with The Addams Family and why the characters, jokes, and visuals still land. From there we follow the thread into TV music history with Vic Mizzy, including his connection to Green Acres, and we detour into some old-school Hollywood facts that make you hear those familiar themes a little differently. Then we go bigger on music culture: the origin of the Rolling Stones tongue and lips logo, how it first appeared in 1971, and what inspired it. We also tip our hat to creators who don’t always get the spotlight, like Chip Taylor (Wild Thing and Angel of the Morning) and arranger Ted Nichols, whose work helped define the sound of classic cartoons. Add a Minute With Jimmy on Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable, plus reflections on Bowie, The Police, Hall and Oates, and INXS, and you’ve got a packed nostalgia podcast built for curious music fans. If you like music history, classic rock deep dives, and the stories behind the sounds, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What song instantly takes you back to a specific season of your life? Learn Something New or Remember Something Old Please like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pages Reach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.com Send us a one-way message. We can’t answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

    29 min
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Come be entertained as the host talks about music, bands, and connected stories."It's a really great podcast" - Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin"I appreciate talking to you guys and the good questions" - Mitch Easter of Let's Active and R.E.M. producerLearn Something New or Remember Something Old!!!Please like and follow the Music In My Shoes Facebook page.Contact us atmusicinmyshoes@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Jim
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    134
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Music In My Shoes
  • Show Website
    Music In My Shoes

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