Join William Gallagher and the cast of revolving co-hosts as they discuss their favorite songs and why they love them. Each episode features a song, what works in it and what doesn't, discussion of the music industry, the artist, music as a whole, and what makes our musical selves tick. www.thesetlisters.com Spotify Playlist iHeartRadio Playlist (incomplete) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin William Gallagher and the cast of revolving co-hosts as they discuss their favorite songs and why they love them. Each episode features a song, what works in it and what doesn't, discussion of the music industry, the artist, music as a whole, and what makes our musical selves tick.
Recent episodes include "All Together Now Pt. 2" (26 November 2025, 83 minutes), "All Together Now Pt. 1" (26 November 2025, 49 minutes), and "'Money For Nothing' with William Gallagher & Mike Lumer" (12 November 2025, 53 minutes).
The Setlisters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 46 episodes.
Booking probability for The Setlisters is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Setlisters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Setlisters's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Setlisters is a music podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #45
In part two of the two part finale, the co-hosts get together to discuss how AI is affecting the music industry as well as our lives. Also, the four co-hosts that are real life working musicians provide insight into why...
Episode #44
The entire cast of The Setlisters come together to bid farewell (or maybe not...) to the podcast. In part one of the two part finale the co-hosts talk about how they all met and what they will miss most about the show...
William is still trying to figure out why he picked this song. Perhaps it's nostalgia, or maybe it's simply a really cool guitar riff. Mike and William talk about Mark Knopfler's lyrical choices and guitar chops as well...
Derek and William look beyond the allegations to the title track on the greatest selling record of all time, 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson. Derek gushes over Vincent Price and the hosts talk about how iconic and...
Better get the kids out of the room because Matt and William are digging up the old 80's pop chestnut, 'Nasty Girl' by Vanity 6. The Prince produced pop hit made it into the 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie while lead...
Mike brings us the brief but incredible track, 'Story 2' by rap group CLIPPING. The song gives the listener a view of the life of a former arsonist and the rapid unraveling of his life in an instant. The hosts discuss...
Whether it's meticulous recording techniques, stage-presence or using sports broadcasting equipment to shoot a music video, Queen does it all for what is arguably their most popular song, 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. William...
Billy and Derek are back with Green Day 's 'Wake Me Up When September Ends' which has become somewhat of an internet meme. The two discuss the music video and how it diverges from the actual meaning of the song as well...
With their reunion tour in full swing, the co-hosts talk Oasis . Matt has brought his favorite song by the group, 'Little by Little'. They touch on the infighting of the band, including a lawsuit and the extremely...
Matt joins Billy as he indulges in one of the bands from his childhood. Dutch rap/rock band, Urban Dance Squad helped to solidify Billy as a true 90's kid. The two hosts talk about artistry vs. commercialization and how...
Billy tries to understand Derek's aversion to prog-rock as the two talk about DarWin's single, 'Man vs. Machine'. The song ponders our relationship with technology and AI, weighing the pros and cons. The hosts talk...
Billy throws Laura for a loop with this humorous blues number featuring an angry couple who might still have a spark of love smoldering beneath the flying insults. 'I Hate You' is a straightforward blues tune but takes...
Talk of band member disagreements and behavioral analysis crawl from the bottom of a dark lake in this episode. Mike and Billy dissect 'Synchronicity II' by The Police and explore the perfectly written lyrics that nod...
Matt shares yet another one of his favorite musical genres, British pop! He brings 'Love it When You Call' by The Feeling . The hosts explore how popular music penetrates regionally and globally and how depending on...
Lead singer for 7 Deadlies joins the pod and brings 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter. Laura and Billy discuss the song's 80's sound with 50's visuals. In a gutsy move, Laura-in her debut episode-is willing to dive into a...
Is there such a thing as too many band members? Is it possible to sing that high? These are the questions on Billy & Matt's mind as they discuss the addictive grooves of Earth, Wind & Fire. The hosts talk about their...
Episode #29
Derek and Billy discuss the sultry tones of Fiona Apple in her gritty song, 'Criminal'. They talk about the production and feel of the steamy music video as well as how the style of the leading ladies in the industry...
Billy and Mike explore the creativity and execution of Polish band, Disperse in their fusion-drenched song, 'Message From Atlantis'. Mike dives into his history with the band as well as the intricacies found within the...
Matt shares a gem from one of his favorite groups, Cheap Trick. Tip of the hat to Matt for carrying the episode as Billy had pulled three late-nighters recording with the other co-hosts. The two explore the pros and...
Derek and Billy head back to 1988 with Canadian rock group, Killer Dwarfs' upbeat, blues-rock tune, 'I'm Alive'! Billy explains what he wants out of a motivational song and how the lyrics depart from traditional "turn...
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