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The Hook and Bridge Podcast brings music fans into in-depth conversations about the songs, artists, and stories that stay with us. Join Harley and the team for artist interviews, album discussions, music history, and honest debates, from emerging bands to familiar names. Hear musicians tell the stories behind their work and join conversations about the music that shaped your life. The feed also features Darkside of Music, exploring crime, controversy, and exploitation in the music industry, and Off the Record, our off-topic conversations and humor. New main-show episodes Mondays. Explore episodes and guests at thehookandbridgepodcast.com, and watch video episodes on The Hook and Bridge Network on YouTube.

Recent Episodes

Strawberry Alarm Clock Interview: Incense and Peppermints & Where’s One

Your turn: send us your take or suggest a topic Strawberry Alarm Clock joins us to discuss the story behind “Incense and Peppermints,” the fight over songwriting credits, and making their new album, “Where’s One.” George, Gene, Mark, and Howie share how the band found its signature look, built a lasting psychedelic sound, and brought new songs to life decades later. In this conversation: • The kurta outfits and the band’s 1960s identity • Songwriting credits, publishing deals, and lessons f...

74 MIN

Our Best Artist Bracket: The Championship Rounds

Your turn: send us your take or suggest a topic Our 64-artist music bracket reaches its championship rounds. We weigh legendary catalogs, cultural impact, and the songs we keep coming back to before choosing our winner. The episode also includes a discussion of AI-generated music, pitch correction, ghostwriters, and what transparency should look like in music production, plus the team’s personal catch-up. In this episode: • Human creativity, AI tools, and authenticity • How we judge the art...

76 MIN

Free the Witness: Punk, Pressure, and Good Mourning America

Your turn: send us your take or suggest a topic A punk band doesn’t go viral by accident, it goes viral by showing up every day, getting humbled in public and turning the “wrong” decision into a song people can’t stop replaying. We’re joined by Jake from Free The Witness to talk about their EP Good Morning America, the current lineup, and what it really looks like to chase momentum while you’re also juggling real adult life like touring logistics, a demanding nursing job and getting married i...

73 MIN

Dolly Parton Grief Culture And The Music News Grab Bag

Your turn: send us your take or suggest a topic Eleven minutes of pure technical chaos somehow turns into one of the most honest conversations we have had in a while. Once the mics finally cooperate, we talk about the death of Dolly Parton, what her legacy means, and why people feel protective of her in a way that is rare for any celebrity. We give her flowers for the philanthropy, the literacy work, and the generosity, while also being real about how fame can get amplified until it feels lik...

64 MIN

Stay Out Shares How Touring Rebuilds Family

Your turn: send us your take or suggest a topic Home is supposed to be where you recover. For a lot of us, it’s where we learned to brace for impact. We’re joined by Grant, Mason, and Nate from Stay Out to talk about their new album Broken Homes and the lived experiences that shaped it, from growing up around divorce, emotional chaos, and constant tension to trying to build something healthier as an adult. We get into how touring young can flip your perspective fast. Grant talks about leavin...

74 MIN