Speed of Sound is the podcast that breaks down the stories behind the pop songs - and sounds - that topped the... more
Join Steve for an unbelievable, personal and twisting tale of intertwining paths with the silver-toned king of the top 40 countdown,... more
Steve's joined by music mavens Taylor Hanson, Danny Goldberg, Tom Poleman, Phil Quartararo, Karen Glauber, Lee Leipsner and Johnny Wright... more
The inside story behind Pop's resurgence in the mid 1990s from the power players who orchestrated it.
Dive into the frighteningly wild backstory behind Bobby Pickett's iconic novelty song "Monster Mash"
The disco fad goes into overdrive, and is met with opposition from haters who vow to bring it crumbling down,... more
Join Steve as he traces the impact of a danceable Hollywood blockbuster on radio and discotheques as the 70s reach... more
Steve continues to trace the trajectory of Disco's dominance of the airwaves and the hottest clubs, including New York City's... more
Tune in as Steve delves into the colorful history and influences that drove the decadent decade of Disco
Steve traces how rock and roll is embraced by adults for the very first time, as the twist moves from... more
Steve deep dives into the origins of the song that popularized a controversial dance move, launched multiple social movements and... more
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