Talkin’ Mellencamp! New Podcast before the 2026 Tour

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Two fans of John Mellencamp share conversation, stories, interviews with band members and more.  If the music of John Mellencamp is part of you, this is your podcast!

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 6 - The Pat Peterson Interview

    Don and Mike visit with long-time Mellencamp band member Pat Peterson, who contributed her soulful background vocals to John's band for nearly a quarter century (1982-2006). Find out how Pat joined the Mellencamp band, her favorite moments in the studio and on stage with John, which song she inspired John to write, what she is up to today, and much more.

    50 min

  2. APR 7

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 5 - The John Mellencamp/George Green Collaboration

    Don and Mike discuss the recent release of the previously unheard 1977 Mellencamp outtake "I Just Wanna Be Black" and then dive deep into the songs that John co-wrote with his childhood friend George Green, a supremely gifted lyricist.

    55 min

  3. MAR 31

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 4 - Songs Inspired By The Midwest

    Don and Mike break down the Mellencamp songs most inspired by John's Midwest roots.

    33 min

  4. MAR 25

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 3 - Deep Cuts

    Don and Mike go beyond the hits and select their favorite Mellencamp deep cuts - songs that aren't widely known, but that all Mellencamp fans need to seek out.

    46 min

  5. MAR 24

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 2 - The Dancing Words Tour Setlist

    Don and Mike create a potential setlist for the 2026 Dancing Words Greatest Hits Tour. What songs will John and the band play? What songs would Don and Mike like to hear?

    48 min

  6. MAR 19

    An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 1 - The Dancing Words Tour

    John Mellencamp fans Don Wilson - lead singer of the Mellencamp tribute band Mellencougar - and Mike Rainey discuss the upcoming Dancing Words Greatest Hits that is set to begin in July 2026. Don and Mike break down what hit songs from Mellencamp's extensive catalog be may played this summer, and which songs they don't think will make the cut.

    45 min
  • 6 Episodes

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Two fans of John Mellencamp share conversation, stories, interviews with band members and more.  If the music of John Mellencamp is part of you, this is your podcast!

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