Cover to Covered

EP 56: PAUL JACKSON of BlackBerry Smoke is back AGAIN...and so is Spencer!

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Ok, so three of our past 5 Episodes have been with Paul Jackson from Blackberry Smoke. Why? Because we don't DO many of these any more as life gets in the way and things change. BUT...one thing that does NOT change is how much Paul loves Christmas - and how much Nick HATES it. So...join us as Mike and Nick are joined by Paul AND his evil spawn, Spencer Jackson (a talented musician in his own right) as we talk about how BlackBerry Smoke spent 2025 touring, their new triple LP greatest hits album, Spencer's new band - Grass, Christmas songs that are trash, another killer session of "This or That", and of course our signature segments:

- Dumb News

- DIS-Covered

- This song SUCKS!

Check it out! And of course, check out Rock City Music Company at www.rockcitymusicco.com, Blackberry Smoke's new album available at www.blackberrysmoke.com, and Grass on Instagram at Grass.we.are and on Facebook, too!

EP 55: We're BAAAAAAAACK!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0700

Yes, it’s true – Mike and Nick are BACK IN ACTION! Cover to Cover returns after a long hiatus.

LOTS has gone on since we last were with you, so in this episode we touch on a ton of hot-button topics and give our not-so-educated takes on all of them. Things like:

- Our favorite album releases of 2025 thus far

- Black Sabbath RETIRING and the “Back to the Beginning” concert

- Tariffs and how it affects the music world

And more!

We’ll also be going through our famous segments:

- Dumb News

- DIS-Covered

- This Song SUCKS

Make sure you tune in for the triumphant return of COVER TO COVERED! BE THERE! Or don’t. But BE THERE!

EP 54: The Return of Paul Jackson - Blackberry Smoke

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Ya know, usually if you do our show once, that is enough for a lifetime, but Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke has agreed to come on AGAIN in a triumphant return - along with some special guest - Paul's own son, Spencer Jackson - a musician in his own right and part time guitar tech for Blackberry Smoke!

We talk about how Blackberry Smoke has been able to continue on in the time following the untimely death of founding member Brit Turner, get some stories from the road, and what 2025 and beyond looks like for BBS!

We also fight over Van Halen songs, and of course feature our award-winning* segments, "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"

*Roger the Pug gave us the award for "Best Podcast Segment for Pugs Who Don't Speak"). That's legit...right?

EP 53: ROGER JOSEPH MANNING JR of Jellyfish and more!

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Cover to Covered, Mike and Nick completely 'fanboy' out as our guest is none other than multi-instrumentalist Roger Joseph Manning Jr. of power pop legends JELLYFISH!

We discuss Roger's musical journey - from his beginnings of taking simple piano lessons to the present day as part of Beck's touring band. We talk Jellyfish, The Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag, TV Eyes, The Lickerish Quartet, his solo career (including his newest EP, "Radio Daze"), why we have to say his FULL name, and more! Roger drops all sorts of knowledge on being a musician and what he's learned over the years.

We'll also feature our famous segment, "DIS-covered". You'll just have to listen to find out all the cool details!!!

Check out everything "Roger" at https://rogerjosephmanningjrofficial.com

Podcast website: https://www.covertocovered.com

EP 52: MANGANISTA

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back after a summer respite, and this time around they are joined by San Diego Alt-Rockers MANGANISTA. Manganista, like most every other band, started off as a fun, DIY project. Now, over 20 years later, they have developed a cult-like following, nabbed an indie record label deal, and most recently have released a box set with dub-style remixes! We'll discuss how all this came to be, and how you, too, can do the same!

Of course, we shall also feature our most famous segments - Dumb News, DIS-Covered, and This Song Sucks! Check it all out LIVE on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific

Podcast Links:

Webpage - http://www.covertocovered.com/

GUEST LINKS:

Band page - https://manganista.weebly.com/

Label - https://escapehatchrecords.com/collec...

Everything Manganista - https://linktr.ee/manganista

EP 51: Brad Divens of Wrathchild America

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back once again with a post-Memorial day show, and are super proud to be featuring an interview with Bassist/Vocalist/Front of House Engineer/Producer Brad Divens! We chat with Brad about his time as Bassist and lead vocalist for Wrathchild America and Souls At Zero, playing guitar in Kix, touring with metal luminaries such as Metallica, Pantera and Slayer, and what it's like being on the OTHER side of the mixing desk, doing sound for artists like Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger, Enrique Iglesias, and Disturbed.

As always, our beyond famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" will be featured as well as our newest segment "DUMB NEWS"

EP 50: Paul Jackson of BLACKBERRY SMOKE

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0700

We made it! 50! Our 'golden' episode! And...Mike and Nick have someone special joining them to celebrate - PAUL JACKSON of BLACKBERRY SMOKE! This six-string slinger joined in the merriment and discussed what it's like to be a part of a killer band, the highs and lows of touring, and what comes next as well as a touching tribute to late Drummer and friend, Brit Turner!

We also touch on the aftermath of Record Store Day 2024 and, as always, we'll feature our popular segments - "Dumb News", "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"

Make sure you check out Blackberry Smoke on tour! Info available at:

https://www.blackberrysmoke.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke/

https://blackberrysmoke.komi.io/

EP 49: RECORD STORE DAY 2024 PREVIEW

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back with a preview of what is hitting the shelves on Record Store Day 2024, which is 4/20/2024! We'll tell you what we like, what we think you'd like and why you need to get to your local participating record store EARLY!

We'll also have our hit segments, starting with our NEW segment, 'DUMB NEWS', in addition to 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS'. Enjoy! Tell a friend!

EP 48: MUSIC FESTIVALS - Festive or FUBAR

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back with another exciting, death-defying episode of C2C. In this episode, we'll be tackling the topic of MUSIC FESTIVALS! It's festival season, and we will talk about what the pro's and con's are of festivals, how to prepare for them, and how to make sure you leave in one piece!

We also debut our new segment "Dumb News", let you in on new vinyl releases for the week, and pay tribute to our fallen friend, Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke.

On a happier note, we will also have our usual nuttiness as well as our segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"!

EP 47: OUR top ten fav albums...and more!

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back after a long holiday break! In this episode, we talk about something we get asked about frequently - what our PERSONAL fav top 10 albums are! Maybe they are in your collection, or maybe you'll want to add these to your collection!

We also talk about SLAYER coming out of retirement, Record Store Day, and MORE!!

Of course, "DIS-covered" and "This Song Sucks" are included as well as new releases this week and things we are listening to now! Check it all out!!

EP 46: Kiss - End of the Road?

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back to speculate on if Kiss is ACTUALLY done touring. Or...if they are done TOURING...will they play one-off shows? Or...are they just plain DONE? We will discuss!

We also discuss about what gifts WE want for the holidays, and talking about what would make great gifts for the music lover in your life.

Nick will also sing Christmas Carols. He loves them. Actually, he didn't. Maybe next year.

Check out all this and our famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" on this semi-holiday episode!

EP 45: Record Store Day - Black Friday Preview

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Hey Kids! We are BACK with a special edition of Cover to Covered as we give a preview of the releases coming on the Black Friday edition of Record Store Day and talk about which ones WE are looking forward to.

Also, we'll take about seeing Kiss on the 'End of the Road' tour, Jellyfish re-releases on vinyl, "DIS-Covered", "This Song Sucks", and MORE!

EP 44: BOB TYRRELL

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Cover to Covered, Mike and Nick will be joined by the internationally reknown BOB TYRRELL - one of the best tattooers in the world, and a damn fine guitar player as well...even for a lefty! We'll talk to Bob about tattooing, playing guitar in front of festival sized audiences, and a list of the ULTIMATE Live Albums of all time! We will also have our usual segments - 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS!'. Check it out!!

EP 43: YOUR FAVORITE CONCERTS!

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

We went LIVE on Wednesday, August 23rd, and discussed our - and YOUR - favorite concerts! WListeners wrote in with their top 3 favorite concerts and WHY they were their favorites, and we share them with everyone! We also talk about what makes a concert great...or not so great. And we touch on some of our not so great concert experiences as well.

We'll also have our normal segments - 'DIScovered' and 'This Song Sucks' (with NEW theme song!) as well as a preview of what albums will be coming out soon, and Nick will profess his love for the one and only Steve Miller!

EP 42: Long Time, No See!!

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0700

WE'RE BACK and worse than ever. Nothing has improved, all is the same...but regardless - we are BACK! In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about what they have done this Summer, the passing of Robbie Robertson and Rodriguez (Sugar Man), what NOT to do at a concert, review Yachtley Crew's debut EP, review the Schiit Mani 2 phono pre-amp, talk about Nick's band opening for Blackberry Smoke and his in store events, Gino Vannelli - because GINO F**KIN' VANNELLI - and catch you up on everything else, as well as the return of 'DIS-Covered' and 'THIS SONG SUCKS!!'

EP 41: The BEST of 2023 - so far!

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0700

WEEEEEE'RE BACK!!! At least for one week. Mike and Nick make a semi-triumphant return to 'Cover to Covered' at the halfway point on the year, going over the best AND worse from 2023 - so far! We'll discuss the best and worse releases - not necessarily new ALBUMS, but new RELEASES - as well as Josh Freese being brought on as the touring drummer for the Foo Fighters, why Ticketmaster, Live Nation, et al, now telling you all the fees UP FRONT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, why every touring show plays Detroit on a Wednesday, most likely a visit from Fat Gene SImmons, and of course our most loved segments - 'DIS-covered' and 'This song SUCKS'!

EP 40: Bands that Bands LOVE!

Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

This episode, Mike and Nick will talk about the 'Bands that Bands Love' - the bands that influenced some of the greatest bands ever. Example: Led Zeppelin influenced tons of bands, but WHO influenced THEM? Some you may have heard of, and some are hidden gems, but we will talk about a bunch of them this week as well as Snoop Dogg, Streaming, a call back to 'Kiss Air', and our regular segments - 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song Sucks'. Do you have a band that fits the bill? Let us know!

EP 39: Anti BAD MOOD songs!

Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Ok, so...this isn't as 'crunchy granola, hippie-dippy' as one might think. This isn't necessarily about songs that are 'happy', but songs that can INSTANTLY get you out of a bad mood! Mike and Nick will discuss this and come up with a playlist, and I am positive there will be disagreements!! Have a song you want to submit? Put it in the comments!! We'll also talk about the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 (and how much of a joke it is) as well as our favorite segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks".

EP 38: ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Ok, we are BACK just in time to celebrate ONE YEAR of Mike and Nick doing this silly show! We talk about the good times, the bad times, and "Dreams" by Van Halen. Mike also goes NUTS about a horrible travel experience that is ALL true, but HARD to believe!!! We'll also recap Record Store day, review "72 Seasons" by Metallica, and of course "DIS-covered" and "THIS SONG SUCKS!"

EP 37: Dark Side of the Moon 50th anniversary box set - AND UNBOXING!

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0700

50 years - wow. "Dark Side of the Moon" by Pink Floyd - one of the most famous, successful and influential albums of ALL TIME is turning 50 this year, and Mike (who was very sick this episode) and Nick wax poetic on this incredible effort of musicianship and ingenuity in recording and engineering. In addition, we did a LIVE UNBOXING of the 50th Anniversary Box Set that is being released on March 24th - so listen to what we found!!!!

EP 36: KISS ROUNDTABLE!

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The END OF THE ROAD is here...or so Kiss says. The tickets for the final leg of the (supposedly) final tour of Kiss' career go on sale Friday, and with that, Mike and Nick thought it would be appropriate to go through the bulk of Kiss' catalog, give a quick review of each album, and create a playlist of our favorites from each album...but we needed help... SO... we are happy to have RO KOHLI of (the appropriately named) WAR MACHINE MERCH and complete Kiss NERD to help us sum up 50 years of Kiss! We'll also talk about what's on our turntables, and of course our staple segments "DIS-Covered" and "THIS SONG SUCKS"!

EP 35: Record Store Day 2023 Preview!!

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0700

"It's the Most WONDERFUL TIIIIIME...of the yearrrrr"! Record Store Day is fast approaching on 4/22/23, and the list is OUT! Mike and Nick talk about this first look at what is coming out on Record Store Day for 2023! Tune in and find out what you need to start saving your money for. Especially that Grateful Dead 1977 live box set... Well, not me. I don't like them.

And of course, our smash segments - "Dis-Covered" and "This Song Sucks!"

EP 34: WHY VINYL? And how to care for your collection!

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back - even though we just came up with a topic last minute. Big shock there!!

Anyways, tonight we will be talking about the question we music lovers get asked all the time - WHY VINYL??? Why vinyl over CD's, over streaming, over cassette, over 8 track, over MP3, FLAC, etc?? There are MANY reasons why we choose vinyl, and we'll go over all of that PLUS how to CARE for your vinyl collection - and a quick review of the (currently on sale) Pro-Ject VC-E Record cleaning machine.

We also talk about the Super Bowl/Halftime show, new releases, and as always, our HOTTEST segments "Dis-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" - now with 100% more Steve Miller Band!

EP 33: The ANTI-VALENTINE'S DAY Playlist

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700

The dreaded, made up, Hallmark-endorsed Valentine’s Day ‘holiday’ is upon us – when prices of flowers exceed that of luxury cars, chocolate may as well be gold, restaurants are booked months in advance, and wallets are emptied! Mike and Nick are up to the challenge of destroying it. How? By bringing you the ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY PLAYLIST! These songs are diametrically opposed to the idea of love, romance, and all that other nonsense…and all this is done in the spirit of fun, of course!!! So join us for the craziness! We’ll also talk about the Grammys, new releases, and of course our famous segments ’Dis-Covered’ and ‘This Song Sucks’. Tell a friend! Tell your mom! Tell your mom’s friend! Tell your friends Mom! Tell your cousin…all cousins! JUST DO IT! OH! And here is the playlist for you!!

EP 32: Is TicketMaster in Hot Water?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

We are BACK for another exciting episode of Cover to Covered - this time, Mike and Nick will address the congressional hearings surrounding the Ticketmaster/Taylor Swift debacle. LOTS to unpack and comment on, but WILL THERE BE CHANGES?

We also discuss the impending MoFi class action lawsuit and its odd resolution, and react to the HUGE announcement of Pink Floyd releasing a "Dark Side of the Moon" 50th anniversary BOX SET!

And don't forget - "Dis-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" will be present in all their glory! TUNE IN!!!!

EP 31: IT'S ROGER'S BIRTHDAY!!!

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are BACK to debate, critique, talk smack, and verbally punch each other. But this episode, we celebrate the the 2nd birthday of the one and only ROGER THE PUG - official mascot and unofficial co-host of Cover to Covered! We'll be talking about all of Roger's favorite bands and songs - which, funny enough, seem to parallel what Mike and Nick like....except, he like "Dreams" by Van Halen. We'll also be discussing upcoming festivals and tours, why Kiss just won't go away, how Steve Miller is a musical genius, and MORE as well as "Dis-Covered' and 'This Song Sucks'...which takes on a new meaning... LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND LOVE IT.

EP 30: MUSICAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023!

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back after a holiday break, and to kick off the new year we’re talking about MUSICAL RESOLUTIONS – what are we looking to achieve musically this year! Is it completing a collection? Learning to play specific songs? Giving certain bands another shot? Or maybe for the first time? What are YOUR Musical resolutions?

Also, we’ll talk about some releases we are looking forward to in 2023, and as always, “DIS-Covered” and “This song SUCKS” will be prominently featured!

EP 29: XMAS PLAYLIST AND GIFT GUIDE

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Ho Ho HOLY SH*T! Christmas is fast approaching, Festivus even faster, and Hanukkah faster than all of them. Have you gotten behind in your gift shopping? Don't know WHAT to buy? Well FEAR NOT! We have you covered! Or, COVER TO COVERED! Get it...GET IT??? Ugh. Anyhow, Mike and Nick will serve up some suggestions of 2022 releases that would make great gifts for the holidays (or for yourself) - and you still have time to buy them! We'll also be building a playlist of NICK'S FAVORITE MUSIC!!! XMAS MUSIC!!! HE LOVES IT SOOOO MUCH! We'll also have Holiday editions of 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song Sucks'. MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

EP 28: It's Mike's 50th Bday! And..."Whats Next for Rock Music" w/Nick Bowcott and Adam Phillips

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0700

It’s Mike’s 50th birthday, and WOW have we got a fun show for you! Special Guests abound! We’ll be joined by returning guest Adam Phillips of Indorphine/ex-Pro-Pain, and the one and only NICK BOWCOTT of Grim Reaper!!! We’ll talk about the ‘future of rock music’ – where does it go from here? What comes after streaming since there has been a huge resurgence of ‘physical media’? All of this and more are discussed in this episode, which is filled with tons of laughs as well as well as our most favorite features, ‘DIS-Covered’ and ‘This Song Sucks’!

EP 27: Black Friday - RSD PREVIEW

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

BLACK FRIDAY is upon us, and that means the THIRD ‘Record Store Day’ collection of releases is upon us! Mike and Nick will highlight many of these releases and give you reasons to go vinyl/music shopping on Friday!!! We will also ACTUALLY be doing a review of The Beatles “Revolver” Super Deluxe Box set this time (we ran long last week) and we will be venting/disagreeing on other topics as usual. Our most popular segments – “DIS-Covered” and “This Song Sucks” will be prominently featured as always! Enjoy this pre-Thanksgiving Episode!

EP 26: RUSH - In REVERSE! Part I

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

In this awesome, super bestest episode ever, Mike and Nick will be doing a retrospective review of RUSH's ENTIRE CATALOG - but IN REVERSE!!! This will be Part 1 of this mini-series - starting with “Clockwork Angels” and working our way back to their first, self-titled album! We’re shooting to get down to ”Signals” in this episode. Of course, we will be previewing vinyl releases of the week, Nick will give his review of the "Revolver" box set, and of course our segments "Dis -Covered" and "This Song SUCKS!!!"

EP 25: SPOOKY SONGS - The ULTIMATE Halloween Playlist!

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

It's the most...wonderful tiiiime...of the yearrrr!!!!! HALLOWEEN is upon us! In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about the most SPOOKY songs to make the ULTIMATE Halloween playlist. Yes, there will be "Monster Mash", but lots of other Rock and Metal songs to delight as you chomp down on your blood pellets and scare the bejeezus out of your neighbors and their kids...and you mom. And your friends' mom. And your Mom's friends. All cousins, too. Check it out!!! NOW!!!

EP 24: It Came from the 80's!!

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Ahhh...the 80's. Big hair, BAD hair, hair bands, questionable fashion sense, synths...but ALSO...All TYPES of metal, the beginnings of garage rock, the rise of new wave/early goth, and a lot more! Mike and Nick tackle this weird but fun decade of music, going chronologically from 1980 - 1989, highlighting a couple of albums from each year, and a song or two from each to build the ULTIMATE 80's playlist of GOOD music...not those earworms like "Mickey" or anything like that. DAMMIT...now it's in my head!!! Listen in for all the merriment!

EP 23: Fuzzbubble and Power Pop Round-up

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

This episode, Mike and Nick tackle another "Round up" to create playlists around (and also to fight over) - this time the topic is POWER POP BANDS... You know - Cheap Trick, Jellyfish, The Beatles, etc.

To help along, we'll have members of power pop quartet FUZZBUBBLE to help make up our list and give us even more reasons to listen to different things! We'll also be talking about a bit about their association with Puff Daddy, their re-union, and other projects that have recently resulted in some awesome music!

We also touch on the Los Angeles version of the Taylor Hawkins Memorial Concert, Gene Simmons, new vinyl releases for this week, the death of Coolio, and of course "DIS-Covered' and 'THIS SONG SUCKS'!

EP 22: Vinyl Buyers Guide!!

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Sometimes when looking for used vinyl, there can be a dizzying amount of things to deal with...specifically, how a record is graded, how a cover is graded, if it has all the inserts/posters/extras, pricing that is subjective, and more. In this episode, Mike and Nick help to explain a lot of these points and give their advice as to what to look for when buying vinyl records to add to your collection. We'll also discuss how Gene Simmons has no friends, upcoming releases, and our most popular segments - 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS'.

EP 21: Drummer Round-up!!!

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The time-keepers, the groove-setters, the limited IQ's (KIDDING) - Drummers and percussionists play a most important part of any song. Whether it is something as simple as hand percussion, or if you are of the Bozzio/Peart/Portnoy school of ALL THE DRUMS, every successful band has had a drummer that left an impression. On this episode, Mike and Nick discuss some of THE BEST (and WORST) drummers out there that left and continue to leave an impression on all of us. Who are YOUR favorite drummers? Let us know!!! We'll also have our standard segments and much arguing, plus we will also be talking about the Taylor Hawkins memorial concert that happened on September 3, 2022 in London...

EP 20: YÄCHTLEY CRËW!!

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

This episode, Mike and Nick will "Escape" with a Pina Colada while doing the "Lido Shuffle" down to "Baker Street" and "Sailing" to "Africa"...WHY? Because THE Titans of Soft Rock, YÄCHTLEY CRËW, join us to talk all things Yacht Rock and MORE! Even our "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" segments will be Yacht Rock-themed! You do NOT want to miss this episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and get notified when we go LIVE! Much fun will be had! In the meantime, check out the band at www.yachtleycrew.com

EP 19: Epically LONG SONGS!!!

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Do you find yourself getting lost in longer songs that tell a story? Sometimes, those long songs feel way shorter than they are. Sometimes, they become classics and mandatory listening! Mike and Nick discuss EPICS - songs that are at LEAST 6 minutes in running time! This should be the LONGEST playlist with the fewest songs...get a sandwich before you start it! What songs did we pick? What songs would YOU suggest? Tune in and find out!

We will also have our standard segments - 'DIS-COVERED' and 'THIS SONG SUCKS' - and we'll talk about upcoming releases...and we ALSO have a VERY COOL announcement!!!!

EP 18: ...And In The End

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

In our last episode, titled "In The Beginning", Mike and Nick discussed the beast opening songs of albums. In THIS episode, they discuss the best songs to CLOSE OUT albums...going out with a bang! What do YOU feel are some of the best songs to close out an album? We discuss about 20 of them for you!!!!

We'll also talk about what new releases are coming out this Friday, and of course our regular segments 'Dis-Covered' and 'This Song Sucks'!

EP 17: In the Beginning...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Cover to Covered is back and better than...well...YOU!

Part of the album making process is deciding what track should be FIRST on the album for maximum impact. This week, Mike and Nick discuss the BEST songs to kick off albums! We'll also be talking about random things like TRAVEL ISSUES, what's going to be released this Friday, and our most popular featured segments - "Dis-Covered" and "This Song Sucks! - will be in effect!!!

What songs do YOU think are the BEST 'first songs' on an album?

EP 16: Chicken or the Egg?

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick shed light on some songs that are cover tunes...or are they the original? HMMMMM???

This episode we discuss songs that are commonly thought of as the first recordings, but are ACTUALLY cover songs...and we will have a playlist with BOTH (OR MORE) versions of the songs! Know any tunes that many believe are originals but are just really popular covers?

EP 15: THIS SONG SUCKS MARATHON

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0700

WE’RE BACK! Cover to Covered is back, and Mike and Nick are coming to you with their first “THIS SONG SUCKS" MARATHON!

That’s RIGHT!! This ENTIRE episode is dedicated to songs that suck by bands that don’t – and you can hear them fight about it RIGHT HERE!!!!

Wanna get in on the action? List YOUR choice below and we can add to the playlist! We love the audience participation - and we may or may not trash your choices! All these songs will be added to the ‘THIS SONG SUCKS’ playlist on Spotify… See you there! Tell a friend!

PLAYLIST:

https://tinyurl.com/c2cthissongsucks

Ep 14: The ULTIMATE 4th of July Playlist!

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

WELCOME TO SUMMER! It’s warmer, the days are longer and the 4th of July is upon us! In this episode, Mike and Nick will put together the ULTIMATE 4th of July Playlist!! This is not a list containing renditions of ‘America the Beautiful’, though…This will be FILLED with songs that remind us all of days of summer - ridin’ in the car with the windows down, BLASTING some awesome tunes, driving somewhere you shouldn’t go...to do things you shouldn’t do...with people you shouldn’t do them with! :-P

We will be giving a Record Store Day #2 recap as well as touching on new releases for this week…and, of course, our standard segments – ‘Dis-Covered’ and ‘THIS SONG SUCKS!’

ULTIMATE 4th of July Playlist: https://tinyurl.com/covertocovered

Ep 13: Record Store Day 2 - Electric Boogaloo

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Record Store day 2 is June 18th, and Mike and Nick give a preview as to what is being released and share what they are looking forward to - and what releases are being pushed even FURTHER out this year! UGH!!!! Darn supply chain!!!

As usual, they will be discussing what they are currently listing to, some other non-RSD releases coming out, 'Facebook Jail', another entry for 'DIS-COVERED' and, of course, everyone's favorite segment 'THIS SONG SUCKS'! Subscribe, and tell a friend...or a few!!!

Ep 12: THE BEST BANDS YOU NEVER HEARD

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

*** Special Guest Alert!!! *** Mike and Nick tackle a different topic - bringing to light some of their fav bands that are decidedly NOT of the mainstream!!! If these bands were a play, it wouldn't Broadway or even "Off-Broadway"...more like, OFF OFF OFF Broadway in the basement of a Knights of Columbus play! Ok, maybe that is exaggerating, but they are bands that are important to a smaller group of fans. We will be joined by guitarist ADAM PHILLIPS (ex-Pro Pain, Indorphine) in the discussion! Join us!!!

We also give a NAMM 2022 recap and also feature our regular segments including:

- Preview of Friday's releases

- DIS-Covered

and of course...

- THIS SONG SUCKS!!!

Ep 11: SOUNDTRACKS TO THE APOCALYPSE

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0700

A movie is not a movie without a soundtrack. Some soundtracks rise to the level of 'Classic', and Mike and Nick discuss some of their favorites in this episode of Cover to Covered! We will also give a small NAMM preview for all you musical instrument gear nerds as well as our standard segments "What are you spinning?", "New release preview", "Dis-Covered" and our most popular segment - "This Song SUCKS!"

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Ep 10: ALL KILLER, NO FILLER! 'Perfect' Albums!

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick tackle the topic of 'Perfect' albums - those albums that are just AMAZING from start to finish and you never wanna lift the needle except to flip sides again and again! Mind you, this will not be a comprehensive list, and your mileage may vary, but these albums are tried and true and provide some of the best entertainment for the money...

Also included are the standard segments "What are you spinning?", "Dis-Covered" and our most popular segment - "This song SUCKS!"

Ep 9: Grails and HOLY Grails

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick discuss what record collectors refer to as ‘GRAILS’ and 'HOLY Grails' of vinyl.

These are sometimes different for different people (personal 'Grails'), and ANYONE with any of the 'HOLY Grails' in their collection have something VERY special of BIG value!

Also included are the standard segments "What are you spinning?", "Dis-Covered" and our most popular segment "This song SUCKS!"

EP 8: 10 Albums that need to be in ANY collection!

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700

Mike and Nick are back, and this time they will be discussing 10 albums that should be in ANYONE'S collection! NOTICE I DID NOT SAY TOP 10!! This isn't that kind of list, and really, those lists are never right. These are just 10 amazing records from EACH of is that you need to have in your collection!

We will also preview the new releases coming this Friday, and all standard segments will be here, too: "What are you spinning?", "Dis-Covered" (a cover tune that is as good if not better than the original), and of course, "THIS SONG SUCKS!"

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EP 7: RECORD STORE DAY PREVIEW - April 2022

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0700

The Podcast Strikes Back! In our triumphant return, C2C goes DEEP with new co-host Nick Marocco of Rock City Music Company to discuss ALL things 'Record Store Day' in advance of the first RSD of 2022, which is Saturday, April 23rd. We'll also be discussing 'What are you spinning now?' as well as a cover we all love, and of course, the famous segment 'THIS SONG SUCKS'!!

Ep 6: Cult Stars From Mars/Fuzzbubble - Part Deux

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0700

In Episode 6, we talk a bit more about CSFM and tributes to friends lost, but we also celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of Fuzzbubble’s self-titled debut album! We talk about the production process and the musical titans involved, how we all swoon a bit for Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles, and the super deluxe digital re-release of the album coming on November 20^th. Also, we talk about how, if you sing in your underwear in your basement, you may attract more prospective clients for commercial jingles!

And then, our staple segments:

‘This Song Sucks!’ – the boys chose Cheap Trick’s “Gonna Raise Hell” from their 1979 CLASSIC album, Dream Police

‘Dis-Covered’ – ‘Blinded by the Light’, by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band - written and originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band…and it’s all summed up with a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! HEARD HERE FIRST ON MUSIC: Cover to Covered! But, you have to listen to find out what it is!

You can check out Cult Stars From Mars and Fuzzbubble on Apple Music and Spotify as well as on Band Camp: https://cultstarsfrommars.bandcamp.com/

AND, check out their podcast, Podcast from Mars, available on Apple Podcasts, etc…

I’ve made a playlist on Spotify showcasing some Fuzzbubble and CSFM songs – just search 'Music: Cover to Covered episode 5' and it should pop up.

There is also a running 'This Song Sucks' playlist on Spotify!

Click Here for the playlist and make your own mind up if these songs suck…but they DO Suck!

Ep 5: Cult Stars From Mars/Fuzzbubble - Part 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:00:00 -0700

On this episode of Music: Cover to Covered, my guests are Cult Stars From Mars – a band formerly known as Fuzzbubble. There was so much to cover that we needed TWO episodes to fit it all, so they are showcased in Episodes 5 AND 6!

Originating from Long Island, NY in the late ‘90’s, Fuzzbubble was a ‘power pop’ band in the vein of The Beatles, Cheap Trick and Jellyfish…but with their own unique signature. 20 years later, they have come back together as Cult Stars From Mars and have picked up right where they left off.

In Episode 5, we discuss their origins and introduction to music growing up in Long Island as well as how the music scene changed over the years through the ‘80’s and ‘90’s as they gigged in different bands.

Then, we fast forward to today and discuss how they came back together, WHY they came back together, and we showcase their first new single – “Dragonfly Pt. II” featuring Mike Portnoy (Metal Allegiance, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater) on drums. You can see the video for this song on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/86xpCck2lnU

Since this became a double episode, I again enlisted Mike Tobin to join me for a special edition of:

‘This Song Sucks’ – where we go toe-to-toe in DISAGREEMENT over Cheap Trick’s huge selling ballad, “The Flame” from their 1988 hit album, Lap of Luxury.

You can check out Cult Stars From Mars and Fuzzbubble on Apple Music and Spotify as well as on Band Camp: https://cultstarsfrommars.bandcamp.com/

AND, check out their podcast, Podcast from Mars, available on Apple Podcasts, etc…

I’ve made a playlist on Spotify showcasing some Fuzzbubble and CSFM songs – just search 'Music: Cover to Covered episode 5' and it should pop up.

There is also a running 'This Song Sucks' playlist on Spotify!

Click Here for the playlist and make your own mind up if these songs suck…but they DO Suck!

Ep 4: Rock the Vote, Mr. Bungle and a Double Shot!

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

This is a 'solo' episode of M:C2C - meaning, I have no guest this episode. Why? Because there is an election coming up and I wanted to discuss voting - why you should do it and why you shouldn't tell anyone who YOU are voting for!

DISCLAIMER - I am speaking for no one but myself and not on behalf of anyone else. These opinions are mine and mine alone. If you agree, fine. If you don't, fine. This is not a political discussion - it is, if anything, a discussion on how to keep your friends DURING an election cycle!!!

Next, I give my first listen review of Mr. Bungle's latest release "Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo" released on Ipecac Records - spoiler: IT'S AWESOME!!!

And since there is no special guest this week, I present a DOUBLE SHOT of our recurring segment "This Song Sucks", which DOES feature my guest from our first episode - Mike Tobin of Arista Recording artist, Stick. When Mike was in, we put a few sessions in the can as I knew I would have to use them at some point - so here is one of them! This time around we focus on the mighty Led Zeppelin and their not-so-mighty songs "Hot Dog" from the album 'In Through The Out Door' and "Candy Store Rock" from the album 'Presence'. Both are Atlantic Records releases, in case you wanna judge for yourself if these songs suck...but they really, really do...trust us.

Ep 3: The Low Spark(Man) of High Elevation boys

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0700

This episode 'Music: Cover to Covered' sits down with Frankie Sparkman of the punk band 'Sparkman'.

We talk about how living in a area more removed from metros -in this case Lake Arrowhead, California - both positively and negatively affect your process as a songwriter and as a musician trying to 'make it'. A prolific songwriter in any setting, Frankie talks about his process and inspiration for writing as well as his beginnings and development as a musician...and how pulling from many different musical influences helped form his own unique style.

We also touch on writing songs 'for' others and 'about' others, and how both have a different set of values, and many other topics. Make sure you check out 'Sparkman' on Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube!

And of course, we feature our running segments - 'This Song Sucks' and 'DisCovered'!

"This Song Sucks" - this episode we discuss 'Wild Honey Pie' from The White Album by The Beatles
"Dis-Covered" - 311's version of 'Love Song' by The Cure

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Ep 2: Artists Behind the Artists

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Our special guest on the second episode of 'Music: Cover to Covered' is none other than Artist Manager Rob McDermott. Throughout his career, Rob has worked with high profile artists such as White Zombie, Pantera, Static-X, Linkin Park, and most recently Perry Farrell, and gives us a unique look at the 'Artists behind the Artists' - the managers that help direct the careers of artists.

Rob talks about how someone who initially aspired to be an Aerospace Engineer pivoted on those career goals and made the move to a career in music, the obstacles that were in the way, and how sometimes in order to grow you need to let something important go...

Around the 58:30 mark, 'This Song Sucks' and 'Dis-Covered' segments make their appearance! Rob chose a couple of tunes that made for great - and hilarious - discussion. And a NEW segment called 'This BAND Sucks' makes its debut!

'This Song Sucks' - "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" by Iron Maiden

'Dis-Covered' - "Summer Breeze" as covered by goth greats Type O Negative.

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Welcome! This is NOT 'The Phantom Menace'!

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0700

The very FIRST episode of Music: Cover to 'Covered' features the guitarist of former Arista recording artists, Stick - Mike Tobin - and the debut of your 2 staple segments - 'This Song Sucks!" and "Dis-Covered".

Mike gives a very unique overview of how he went from being a huge fan of recorded music to picking up a guitar and recording his own in a short period of time, being a heavy rock band on a label known for pop stars, touring with Overkill, and 'get off my lawn' moments of what it was like touring before cell phones!

This Song Sucks! - this episode we focus on the song "Mother" by The Police from their 1983 effort, 'Synchronicity', and its migrane-inducing noise.
Dis-Covered - we discuss the AMAZING version of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" recorded by space-rockers Failure from the 1997 tribute album 'For the Masses'.