Hosted by Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 110 episodes
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Two old friends from the 80s meet to tell stories and discuss pop culture, then and now. Enjoy as they spend time with musicians and authors, artists and friends, and sometimes all of the above.
Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek hosts Third Song In, a society show with 110 episodes published.
For the finale of Season 12, Chris and Tom interview one of their musical heroes--Bobby Bare Jr.! They discuss Bobby's musical career and his love for performing live, (on stage and in people's houses). They also create
Chris and Tom welcome former Olympian, author, resilience coach and mental health advocate, Amy Gamble. Together they discuss Olympic team handball, playing basketball for The University of Tennessee, world travel, and m
Your podcasters welcome an old classmate and teammate, Phil Shelton. They discuss the good old days, delve into Phil's involvement in the Winnetka Music Festival, and talk live music in general. Email us your questions a
Tom and Chris (mostly Tom) discuss Wes Anderson's filmography as a director and together they come up with a Top 5 list of his best films. Email us at thirdsongin@gmail.com to comment or argue with our picks! Look for mo
Sportscaster and author Rob King returns to the show to talk middle grade fantasy novels and the 2026 NFL draft, and a lot of stuff in-between. You can find links to Rob's latest novel at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. You
Chris and Tom welcome back author and immigration attorney, Bamidele Adelayo! Listen as they discuss Bami's two new children's books and the difference between writing for adults and for kids. Bami also helps your podcas
Chris and Tom discuss the phenomenon of being "Shawshanked" -- when THAT movie is on and you just sit down and watch it all the way to the end. They then pick their Top 5 Shawshank movies! Check out www.thirdsonginpodcas
Chris and Tom interview sports artist, Brian Condron. Listen to them discuss the marriage of sports, art and music. And check out the special playlist--an ode to meaningful sports songs! Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com
Chris and Tom discuss Power Ballads from the 70s, 80s and 90s and reveal the 3SI Top 5 Power Ballad list. You can find the list and other content at Third Song In Podcast . Subscribe to our weekly blog at: (2) Third Song
The boys are back for Season 12, and man are they getting old! Join Chris and Tom as they discuss being born in 1966. Check out www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for tons of content, including links to our playlists, our blog a
For the Season 11 finale, Chris and Tom discuss the films of one of their favorites, John Cusack. Listen to them pick a 3SI Top 5 of JC films, and break down why they mean so much to Gen X. Check out our blog on Substack
Join us as we interview radio host and co-founder of Bloodshot Records, Rob Miller. Rob discusses his new book, "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." He also joins your podcasters
Your podcasters discuss their favorite science fiction TV (and the internet's picks, as well). Tune in to see if your shows made the list! Find links and content at www.thirdsonginpodcast.com. Email us at thirdsongin@gma
Inspired by the new documentary, "Rebel Music! Women of Color Who Changed the Beat," which highlights the contributions of women of color in pop music, Chris and Tom dedicate an episode to discussing some of the best. Ch
Your podcasters are joined by Reading, PA father-daughter musicians, Damien & Emme Drago. They talk about their local music scene, the family dynamic, and growing up with music in the household. They also put together a
High school teacher and yogi Bobbi Pehle joins your podcasters to discuss teaching yoga in all kinds of places to all kinds of people (and with cats and dogs!). She also helps prepare a great "Zen AF" music playlist, whi
Join Chris and Tom as they each provide their Top 5 albums of the 1980s. What will they pick? Will they pick ANY of the same albums? Will they pick anything other people like? Tune in to find out. Find past episodes, lin
Andy is back! Businessman, author and madman baker Andy Armstrong returns to the podcast to discuss his favorite films through the lens of the emotional spectrum. Listen as he joins your podcasters in selecting their fav
Tom and Chris welcome renowned author and television producer, (and fellow Washington University alum), Ben H. Winters to the show. Listen to the interview, and the trio's creation of an outstanding "story song" playlist
For our Season 11 premiere, Tom and Chris salute film legend Rob Reiner, R.I.P. Check out the site for our Top 5 Rob Reiner films. Email us with questions, comments and suggestions at thirdsongin@gmail.com. Subscribe to
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