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Cover Me

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

  1. 404

    Try Some, Buy Some - Ronnie Spector

    George Harrison loves God and so can you! Covers by: George Harrison, David Bowie Tidal playlist here

  2. 403

    Cross-Eyed Mary - Jethro Tull

    If you like flute noises then you just might like the sound of a dude pretending to be a flute! Cover by: Iron Maiden Tidal playlist here

  3. 402

    When I'm With You - Sheriff

    You'd think we're getting grant money with all the Canadian content we're putting out. Cover by: Slaves on Dope Tidal playlist here

  4. 401

    Not in Love - Platinum Blonde

    Canadians rock, my man. And uh, Canadians...electronic music...my dude. Cover by: Crystal Castles Tidal playlist here

  5. 400

    A.M. 180 - Grandaddy

    More like Alex Mildenberger 180. Cover by: PUP Tidal playlist here

  6. 399

    American Idiot - Green Day

    Listen as we spin tales of what Canadian classrooms and playgrounds were like in 2004. Covers by: Dick Brave and the Backbeats, Alixandrea Corvyn, Melodicka Bros, Halocene Tidal playlist here

  7. 398

    Vienna - Billy Joel

    AUDIO WARNING: Yeah I messed up Snake's vocals on this one too. Just pretend it was recorded over some piece of old world technology in Vienna or something. Covers by: Michael Cavanaugh, Barbra Lica, Hannah Connolly, Humbird Tidal playlist here

  8. 397

    Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish

    AUDIO WARNING: Snake's audio is rough this week. It's going to be rough next week too. Sorry. Also, Cover Me Coverm E Coverme Covers by: Lilia Liu with STEREO DUB and DJ Leao; Scary Pockets with Laura Mace; Dirty Rivals; The Gaslight Anthem with Karina Rykman Tidal playlist here

  9. 396

    Eyes Without a Face - Billy Idol

    Things get silly when we talk about Billy. Covers by: Javiera y Los Imposibles, Stef Chura, Cassandra Beck and Max Dubster, Angel Olsen Tidal playlist here

  10. 395

    Any Way You Want It - Journey

    I think this song would go particularly hard in a Burger King ad. Covers by: Rise Against, Parralox, Deuce, SRNDE & Lyssii Tidal playlist here

  11. 394

    Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BJ Thomas

    I hope you all had a great Bicycle Day. Covers by: Manic Street Preachers, Ronald Isley, Trash Pour 4, Hlasoplet Tidal playlist here

  12. 393

    American Girl - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

    OH YEAH! ALRIGHT! Covers by: Roger McGuinn, Everclear, Dance Hall Crashers, Frank Turner Tidal playlist here

  13. 392

    Anything Goes - Cole Porter

    When Cover Me discusses musical from the 30s then God knows....Anything Goes. Covers by: Frank Sinatra, Ethel merman and The Buddy Cole Quartet, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Noa Levy and Shimpei Ogawa Tidal playlist here

  14. 391

    Do You Believe in Magic - The Lovin' Spoonful

    Gotta wonder what else is kicking around in a young girl's heart... Covers by: Shaun Cassidy, Drop City, Aly & Aj, The Pogues Tidal playlist here

  15. 390

    Magic Dance - David Bowie

    Slap that baby! Covers by: Kelley Polar, Dead When I Found Her, Emi V, Chris Batten & The Woods Tidal playlist here

  16. 389

    Strange Magic - Electric Light Orchestra

    Normalize magic. Covers by: Steve Rushton, Evan Rachel Wood & Alan Cumming, POP ETC, Lowland Hum, Velvet Vision, Magpie Cinema Club Tidal playlist here

  17. 388

    Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band

    Another song about magic!? Chyeah bruh. Covers by: S.O.A.P., Baked A La Ska, Bob Blakely, Eagles of Death Metal, Sean Arduin, Lebanon Hanover Tidal playlist here

  18. 387

    Magic - Pilot

    Unlike this podcast, today's song is a big hit in CanadaQ Covers by: Springbok, Fenders, The MacDonal Bros., Selena Gomez, Eddie Vuittonet and the Time Travellers, The Moon Loungers, David From Barberton Tidal playlist here

  19. 386

    Don't Speak - No Doubt

    We speak despite Gwen Stefani's protests! Covers by: Cynthiana, Leela James, Youngblood Brass Band, Matt Maltese, Aloe Blacc, Lisa Bregneager Tidal playlist here

  20. 385

    Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

    Alex is sick, I'm eating food on mic, and we spend a good 5 minutes talking about what makes a Muppet a Muppet. I guess we also talk about Stevie Wonder a bit. Covers by: Sesame Street's Bob; Daimi; Devon Allman's Honeytribe; Natalya Smirnova with Boris Kozlov and Oleg Butman; Firebeatz and Fafaq; Proyecto Sur with Max Rosado Tidal playlist here

  21. 384

    Stuck In the Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel

    We're chillin' like Dylan this week as we talk about the only Stealer's Wheel song. Covers by: Susanna Hoffs, Frantic Flintstones, Louise, Michael Bublé, Tim Timebomb, Scary Pockets ft. Lauren Ruth Ward, Jaylee Roberts Tidal playlist here

  22. 383

    Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling.

    What can I say? We just love talking about Tom in a Major way. Covers by: Peter Schilling; Shiny Toy Guns remixed by Adam K & Soha; William Shatner & Nick Valensi; Illute; Apoptygma Berzerk Tidal playlist here

  23. 382

    Space Oddity - David Bowie

    We're talking about Tom in a Major way this week. Covers by:  The Langley Schools Music Project, Tangerine Dream, Powerman 5000, Chris Hadfield, The Flaming Lips Tidal playlist here

  24. 381

    Let's Spend The Night Together - Rolling Stones

    Bowie Me keeps rollin', rollin', rollin' this week. Covers by: Muddy Waters, Claudine Longet, David Bowie, Jerry Garcia, Steeler, Barry Hay Tidal playlist here

  25. 380

    I Feel Free - Cream

    If you're looking for two dudes to heap praise on Eric Clapton then you've come to the wrong podcast. Covers by: Cream, Klaus Doldinger, Progress Organizations, Belinda Carlisle, David Bowie, Marcella Detroit, Arthur Brown with James Williamson and Rat Scabies Tidal playlist here

  26. 379

    I Can't Give Everything Away - David Bowie

    We're beginning with the end this year and celebrating 10 years of David Bowie's "Blackstar". Covers by: Sven Ratzke, Marc Lowe, Spoon, M.Ward with Jim James and Kelly Pratt, Kenneth Andrew, Meghan Andrews Tidal playlist here

  27. 378

    Cover Me 2025

    We're wrapping up the year by talking about our many year end wrap statistics and rating and reviewing our show in 2025. Happy New Year!

  28. 377

    Blue Christmas - Doye O'Dell

    Wishing a very blue holidays to everyone! Covers by: Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Collective Soul, Sheryl Crow, Bright Eyes, Kane Brown, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra ft. Veronica Swift Tidal playlist here

  29. 376

    Big Blue - Naoto Ishida - F-Zero

    Honestly, I'm shocked at how few Captain Falcon impersonations there are in this episode. Covers by: PeeWee and Michiko Hill and other musicians; BG Ollie; The Mario Kart Band; Zach Payne; insaneintherain; RichardEB ft. ToxicxEternity; The 8-Bit Big Band YouTube playlist here

  30. 375

    Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65

    Very special guest Fatima joins us to talk about music, colours, and all things Zorotl this week! We even have a bonus segment! Covers by: Jonathan Young with Travis Carte and Toxicxeternity, Alex Christensen with The Berlin Orchestra and Beats & Melody, The Cleverlys, Robyn Adele Anderson ft. Vanessa Dunleavy & Sarah Krauss, Pomplamoose, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha Tidal playlist here

  31. 374

    Behind Blue Eyes - The Who

    Nobody knows what it's like to be Jumbo and/or Brick and honestly, I think that's a good thing. Covers by: Limp Bizkit, Satta, Mary Koth Lutton, Amazonics with Michelle Simonal, Violet Orlandi, Buzz Low and Fredrik Ferrier Tidal playlist here

  32. 373

    Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen

    This is probably the last Bruce Springsteen episode of the year...probably. Covers by:  The Stanley Clarke Band, Richard Shindell, Jen Chapin & Rosetta Trio, Guillotine Riot, Dan Lomax, Bruce Springsteen Tidal playlist here

  33. 372

    Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

    They keep making music biopics and we keep reviewing them sometimes.

  34. 371

    New York Groove - Hello

    We're talking about rats, pizza, and towns of stone? Uh yeah, I'm thinking we're back in the New York Groove. Covers by: Ace Frehley, Tove Naess, Bruce Bouillet, Sweet, Golden Shower, Marceese, MR. RACER and DANIEL SAINT BLACK Tidal playlist here

  35. 370

    Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues

    Happy Guy Fawkes Day I guess! Covers by: The Dickies, Elkie Brooks, Giorgio Moroder and Joe "Bean" Esposito, Sandra, Oceans of Slumber, Annett Louisan Tidal playlist here

  36. 369

    Invisible Touch - Genesis

    It doesn't get any more prog than this. Covers by: Unsung Zeros, Holly Wilson, The Paradise Lambs, Veronica Marchi, Chill Phil, Mo'Nique, Os Digitalistas Tidal playlist here

  37. 368

    Don't Answer Me - The Alan Parsons Project

    Honestly, not enough talk about Austin Powers in this episode. Covers by: Stanislav Hložek, BOSSANOVA CASSANOVA, Highclass, proGrammar, Cary Brothers, Vince Magnata ft. NOE Tidal playlist here

  38. 367

    Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd

    Smoke up, Johnny! Covers by: Foo Fighters, Eric Morrison/Jimmy Winchell, Celtic Pink Floyd, Elephant Revival, Year of the Cobra, Disco Risque Tidal playlist here

  39. 366

    Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp

    Plenty of good things on sale, Stranger. Covers by: The Dartmouth Aires, Lili Haydn, Bobbywhy, Black Angus, Greta Panettieri Tidal playlist here

  40. 365

    Bad Reputation - Joan Jett

    We messed up the audio! You're going to hear a lot of the songs playing in the background as we talk about them this time and there's nothing to be done about it! Covers by: Halfcocked, Los Straitjackets, Al & The Black Cats, Avril Lavigne, The Dirty Denims, Robyn Adele Anderson, Kylie Cantrall Tidal playlist here

  41. 364

    Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin

    Two white dudes talking about Latin pop; what could go wrong? Covers by: Toy Dolls, Christ Minh Doky, Patent Pending, Pato Fu, Tom Dice, Our Last Night Tidal playlist here

  42. 363

    Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler

    Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns to the podcast to talk Shrek 2, Jim Steinman, and Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out for a Hero." We also do a bonus segment for the first time in maybe several years! Also, Alex says "Zeuserman" at one point in this episode and it didn't get the attention it deserved so I'm letting y'all know about it here. Covers by:  Frou Frou, Lunaractive, Doveman, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Tyce, Adam Lambert Tidal playlist here Follow Jon and Noise Berry Games on all the apps: YouTube TikTok X Instagram Facebook  

  43. 362

    Changes - David Bowie

    7 years of Cover Me and we're still talking about David Bowie!? I guess some things never change..s. Covers by:  Butterfly Boucher ft. David Bowie, Sweet Wine, The Muffs, Leah Asher, Cristin Miloti and the Original New York Cast of Lazarus, YelloWorld, Puddles Pity Party Tidal playlist here

  44. 361

    Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows

    Please enjoy this episode from the comfort of a hot car. Covers by: Linda Eder; Anime Kei; Say Yes, Juliet; New Found Glory; KiD RAiN, Faith Bessette, lake Tidal playlist here

  45. 360

    Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

    Do you think Bruce Springsteen really enjoys doing 3 hour concerts every night or is that just a ruse, Springsteen? Covers by: Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Big Daddy, Suzi Quatro, Frank Turner, Noah Chenfeld Tidal playlist here

  46. 359

    Last Kiss - Wayne Cochran

    If they ever do that reality show for finding the next iteration of KISS they could call it the Last KISS. Covers by: Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers, Wednesday, Gloria Trevi, Pearl Jam, Dwight Twilley, Couer de Pirate, Man About a Horse Tidal playlist here

  47. 358

    Drivin' on 9 - Ed's Redeeming Qualities

    I hope you like whistling and car noises. Covers by: The Breeders, The Mayhems, Retroverb, Lei e Loro, Sourpuss Tidal playlist here

  48. 357

    Highway to Hell - AC/DC

    AC/DC knew that life is a highway... Covers by:  Galileo, The Forgone Beauties, Leif Norbergs Orkester, Locomotive, Swinger Club, Tom Morello with Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder Tidal playlist here The Fargone Beauties cover here

  49. 356

    Drive - The Cars

    Cars, vases, busts and Bergers? Sounds like my kind of podcast. Covers by: Morgana King, The Paradise Motel, Roger Chapman and The Shortlist, Ryan Montana, AWOLNATION, Bleachers Tidal playlist here

  50. 355

    drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo

    Come for the Olivia Rodrigo song, stay for Alex's Kratos impersonation. Covers by: Rain Paris, Dogs of War, Jake Sorgen, Daddy's Girl and Creamy, Demon Divas, House Lights, Tidal playlist here

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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Snake Porter

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We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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