Feb 21, 202532 minS0
<p>The 2nd part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the artist that was significantly appreciated after he was gone - Nick Drake</p>
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Old friends, working musicians, and noted know-it-alls, Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt expound on the backstory of a classic song and explain what makes it great.
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What is The Backstory about?
Old friends, working musicians, and noted know-it-alls, Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt expound on the backstory of a classic song and explain what makes it great.
Who hosts The Backstory?
The Backstory is hosted by Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
What has The Backstory covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Backstory #26 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 2 - Nick Drake" (21 February 2025, 32 minutes), "The Backstory #25 - Posthumous Success & Cult Fame pt. 1 - Big Star" (21 February 2025, 46 minutes), and "The Backstory #24 - Paul Is Dead" (19 June 2024, 45 minutes).
How often does The Backstory publish?
The Backstory publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 26 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Backstory?
Booking probability for The Backstory is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Backstory requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Backstory's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Backstory are Music & Recording. The Backstory has a music audience.
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Tom Bridwell & Chris Holt hosts The Backstory, a music podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Feb 21, 202546 minS0<p>The first part of a series we're calling "Posthumous Success & Cult Fame," focusing on the band that was significantly appreciated after they were gone - Big Star</p>
Episode #24
The Backstory #24 - Paul Is Dead
Jun 19, 202445 minS0<p>We dispel the absurd conspiracy theory that Paul McCartney has been dead since 1966.</p>
Episode #23
The Backstory #23 - We Are The World
Mar 5, 202458 minS0<p>We nourish on 1985's hunger-fighting hymn, We Are The World by supergroup USA For Africa.</p>
Episode #21
The Backstory #21 - Radio, Radio
Jan 19, 202427 minS0<p>We discuss the controversial song by Elvis Costello that led to his 12-year ban from SNL.</p>
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Episode #22
The Backstory #22 - The Skynyrd Plane Crash
Jan 19, 202427 minS0<p>We recount the details of the infamous plane crash that killed members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.</p>
Episode #20
The Backstory #20 - Lost Guitars
Sep 29, 202333 minS0<p>Cholt regales us with two oddly similar stories of famous lost then found Gibson Les Pauls.</p>
Episode #19
The Backstory #19 - Nothing Compares 2U
Sep 25, 202339 minS0<p>We remember Sinéad O'Connor and her powerful cover of Nothing Compares 2U.</p> <p> </p>
May 2, 20231h 14mS0<p>We discuss songs that sound like other songs.</p>
Episode #17
The Backstory #17 - Bittersweet Symphony
May 2, 202328 minS0<p>We discuss the bittersweet history of The Verve's, Bittersweet Symphony.</p> <p> </p>
Episode #16
The Backstory #16 - Bohemian Rhapsody
Apr 18, 202355 minS0<p>We discuss Queen's mega-hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.</p>
Episode #15
The Backstory #15 - I Will Always Love You
Apr 18, 202333 minS0<p>We discuss Dolly Parton's ballad, I Will Always Love You.</p>
Episode #14
The Backstory #14 - Band On The Run
Mar 22, 202354 minS0<p>We discuss Wings' breakout album, Band On The Run.</p>
Episode #13
The Backstory #13 - Dark Side Of The Moon
Mar 10, 20231h 12mS2<p>We acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of The Moon - the greatest album of all time. </p>
Episode #9
The Backstory #09: Tomorrow Never Knows
Jan 31, 202356 minS0<p>The backstory of The Beatles freakout, Tomorrow Never Knows.</p>
Episode #11
The Backstory #11: Good Vibrations
Jan 31, 202353 minS0<p>The backstory of Brian Wilson's groundbreaking masterpiece, Good Vibrations.</p>
Episode #10
The Backstory #10: Go Your Own Way
Jan 31, 202350 minS0<p>The backstory of Fleetwood Mac's feisty song, Go Your Own Way.</p>
Jan 31, 202351 minS0<p>The backstory of Pink Floyd's masterpiece, Shine On You Crazy Diamond.</p>
Episode #8
The Backstory #08: Gimme Shelter
Jan 31, 202349 minS0<p>The backstory of The Rolling Stones song, Gimme Shelter.</p>
Episode #4
The Backstory #04: Layla
Jan 31, 20231 hourS0<p>The backstory of Eric Clapton's sentimental psalm, Layla.</p>
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