Kenny Rogers

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#267: Tanner Dane

September 4, 2026

Scott and his co-hosts interview Tanner Dane, a Chicago musician who leads both the band Holly and pursues a solo career, about his innovative lakefront pop-up concerts that have drawn thousands of fans and legal trouble from the city. The episode also features discussion about Scott's recent sold-out show where he asked audience members to put away their phones, his upcoming New Year's Eve performances, and the challenges Tanner faces navigating the modern music industry's demands for social media engagement while his completed album remains unreleased by his label. The hosts wrap up with their regular segment debating the best opening lines in music history, featuring picks ranging from Public Enemy to Kenny Rogers.

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#266: Goodbye, Dolly

August 28, 2026

Dolly Parton, who died at 78 from cancer, is remembered by the hosts through her film career (particularly "9 to 5") and music, with discussion of her partnerships with performers like Kenny Rogers, Burt Reynolds, and Sylvester Stallone. The episode celebrates her legacy as a universally beloved entertainer who transcended political and cultural divides, maintained artistic control over her work (famously turning down Elvis Presley when he demanded half the publishing rights to "I Will Always Love You"), and used her success to invest in literacy programs and underserved communities.

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#215: Cars: Ten and Two

April 18, 2025

In this episode, Scott, Gabe and Ben discuss songs about cars after Gabe's car was recently totaled in a roundabout accident. They debate songs like Panama by Van Halen, I Can't Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar, Drive My Car by the Beatles, and others.

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