Joey’s Song

Mike Gomoll and Andy McNamara regroup on LINERnotes, the official podcast of Joey's Song, as Mike shares the inside story of his one-on-one lunch with Rick Nielsen — legendary guitarist and founding member of Cheap Trick. In this episode: - What it was really like sharing a table with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer - Why Rick Nielsen might be one of the most down-to-earth legends in music - How Rick's sons, Miles Nielsen and Dax Nielsen, first got involved with Joey's Song - The night Greg Koch stepped in to play Rick's guitar parts - Rick Nielsen's legendary guitar vault - A tease of what's coming for the Joey's Song 2026 lineup SUPPORT JOEY'S SONG: Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)(3) charity with one mission — raising money for epilepsy research and treatment. Here's how you can help: - Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications - Leave a review on your favorite podcast app - Visit https://www.joeysong.org to buy tickets, grab merch, or make a donation - Follow Joey's Song on all socials LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST: Available wherever you get your podcasts — search "LINERnotes Joey's Song Joey's Song is a non-profit organization and annual music benefit event dedicated to raising funds and awareness for epilepsy research and care. Founded by the Sticher family in memory of Joey Sticher, a young boy who tragically lost his life to epilepsy at age five, the initiative mobilizes musicians, music lovers, and the entertainment community to combat rare and severe pediatric epilepsy syndromes. Through its star-studded benefit concerts, compilation albums, and special events, Joey's Song brings together nationally recognized artists and local talent to celebrate music while directly supporting medical research, specialized pediatric patient care, and families affected by complex neurological disorders. #JoeysSong #LINERnotes #RickNielsen #CheapTrick #MilesNielsen #DaxNielsen #ClassicRock #RockAndRollHallOfFame #EpilepsyAwareness #NonprofitPodcast #MusicPodcast #WisconsinMusic #FoxCities #ButchVig #SierraSwan To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

This interview originally took place August 2025. Go-Go's founding member Jane Wiedlin joins Joey's Song founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation covering the band's surprise return to the festival circuit, five decades of friendship (and occasional friction) within the band, and a deep dive into her life outside music. Jane opens up about the Go-Go's headlining slot at Coachella, the surreal moment Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong joined them onstage for "Head Over Heels," and playing the 80s-themed Cruel World Festival alongside contemporaries like Til Tuesday. She also shares a wild backstage story about a stage-rotation mishap that cut off another band's set mid-song, reflects on what it means to be one of the few bands from that era still performing with its original lineup, and talks candidly about being a trailblazer for women in rock. In the "This or That" segment, Jane picks Beatles over Stones, shows off her prized Beatles "Butcher Cover" memorabilia, recounts a magical Paul McCartney moment at Outside Lands, and reveals she'd rather talk to animals than speak every language — leading into a joyful rundown of her three rescue dogs. About Joey's Song: Joey's Song is a federally registered 501(c)3 charity with one mission: raising money to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Through concerts, merchandise, and community support, Joey's Song brings together musicians and fans to fight this disease — and have some fun doing it along the way. -  Learn more, buy tickets or merch, or donate at https://joeysong.org -  Subscribe to this channel and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more than you know! Hosted by: Mike Gomoll, Founder of Joey's Song Guest: Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's) Theme music composed by: Sam Gomoll To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Silversun Pickups bassist Nikki Monninger joins host Mike Gomoll on the Joey's Song Podcast for a warm, wide-ranging conversation ahead of the band's third year performing at Joey's Song. Nikki opens up about the band's latest collaboration with legendary producer Butch Vig — teasing a harder-edged sound and a January release timed near Freezing Man. The conversation dives into the origin story of Silversun Pickups' relationship with Butch Vig, the "family" atmosphere that's grown around the Joey's Song community, and why the band keeps returning year after year to support epilepsy research. Nikki also reflects on meeting bandmate Brian Aubert during a study abroad program in Cambridge (and finally confirms that infamous airplane story), shares memories of the band's Rock Band fame with "Panic Switch," and talks about welcoming Marissa Paternoster and Hugo Burnham into the Joey's Song fold Things wrap up with a fun round of This or That (Beatles or Stones, Seinfeld or Friends) and Overrated or Underrated (eight hours of sleep, vintage guitars, and the great debate over making your bed on tour) Recorded October 7, 2025 Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding epilepsy research and treatment. Every stream, download, and share helps push that mission forward. Learn more, buy tickets, or donate: https://joeyssong.org Subscribe for more artist interviews and LINERnotes episodes Leave a review on your favorite podcast app — it helps more than you know #JoeysSong #SilversunPickups #NikkiMonninger #ButchVig #EpilepsyAwareness #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #LINERnotes #IndieRock #NonprofitMusic To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Dave, Ryan and Jeremy are joined by Butch Vig, Tanya Donelly, Gail Greenwood, Kay Hanley and Freedy Johnston to cover this CVB classic To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

She's the scene stealer of Joey's Song — and in this episode, you'll find out exactly why. Singer-songwriter Sierra Swan joins Joey's Song Founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. From touring the world with Ringo Starr to co-writing with Aimee Mann, from growing up as the daughter of legendary songwriter Billy Swan to singing on a Frank Black solo album with a black eye and a story she probably shouldn't tell — Sierra brings the kind of warmth, candor, and rock 'n' roll wisdom that makes her one of the most beloved recurring artists in the Joey's Song family. Sierra Swan is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer who has released multiple albums and EPs, most recently sharing exclusive new music with fans through her Substack community (Sierra Swan Music). Her collaborators read like a who's who of rock royalty: Ringo Starr, Linda Perry, Aimee Mann, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Frank Black of the Pixies — connections that go back to her famous father, Billy Swan, the songwriter and rockabilly artist who penned "I Can Help," rubbed elbows with Kris Kristofferson at the first-ever recording of "Me and Bobby McGee," and counted John Lennon among his superfans. In this episode, Mike and Sierra cover: - What it was really like to tour with Ringo Starr — first class all the way, a tight-knit band van, and a love story backstage that Mike found deeply moving - How Linda Perry pulled strings to get Sierra signed to Interscope — and why Aimee Mann ended up co-writing AND singing on one of her records - Growing up as Billy Swan's daughter — Nashville legends, a communal music scene, and why John Lennon was obsessed with her dad's music - The Frank Black story — a black eye, a wooden ladder, too many drinks, and an impromptu studio session she and her sister still can't believe actually happened - Sierra's take on what's gone wrong in the music industry: the death of the band, the streaming economy, the "grit" that disappeared with the '90s, and why she wakes up every morning tempted to pull her catalog off Spotify - Why Joey's Song feels like "summer camp" and "recess" — and what makes the Girls vs. Boys band format one of the most pure expressions of musical joy she experiences all year Plus: This or That (Beatles vs. Stones, Seinfeld vs. Friends, past vs. future), Overrated or Underrated (vintage guitars, eight hours of sleep, making your bed), and Sierra's Substack where paid subscribers get exclusive music you won't find anywhere on streaming. Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity with one mission: raise money so that research into treatments and cures for epilepsy gets the funding it needs. Our annual flagship benefit, Freezing Man, brings together some of the most talented independent artists in rock to perform, collaborate, and raise money for a cause that matters. Every listen, subscribe, and share helps us spread the word. #SierraSwan #JoeysSong #LINERnotesPodcast #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyResearch #IndieMusicPodcast #RingoStarr #LindaPerry #AimeeMann #BillySwan #FrankBlack #Pixies #DaveStewart #MusicHistory #WomenInRock #IndependentArtist #FreezingMan #MusicPodcast #RockMusic #SongwriterPodcast To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The story of how Mike cornered and badgered Chris until he agreed to join Joey's Song To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Two-time Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham ("Mother Mother") joins Mike Gomoll on the Joey's Song podcast for a candid conversation about her journey from major label breakout to fully independent artist. Tracy opens up about the whiplash of early fame, getting dropped from Island Def Jam, touring with Blue Man Group, and how she rebuilt her career on her own terms — plus a first look at her plans to re-record her debut album The Burdens of Being Upright for its 30th anniversary. Tracy also talks about why she said yes to performing at Joey's Song 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin, and what the show's tight-knit artist community means to her. This interview was recorded August 30, 2025. Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to raising money for epilepsy research and treatment. Subscribe, leave a review, and visit joeyssong.org to learn more, buy tickets, or donate. LEARN MORE Joey's Song: https://joeyssong.org Tracy Bonham: https://tracybonham.com #TracyBonham #TheBurdensOfBeingUpright #JoeysSong #LINERnotes #MikeGomoll #IndieMusic #SingerSongwriter #GrammyNominee #MusicPodcast #EpilepsyAwareness #IslandRecords #IndependentArtist #MadisonWisconsin #90sRock #MusicIndustry #SongwriterInterview To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The Know-It-All Boyfriends go into their home studios during COVID and come out with this gem !  To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Marissa Paternoster — guitarist, vocalist, and visual artist best known as the frontwoman of New Jersey punk institution Screaming Females — talks with Joey's Song Founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation about her life in music, her creative future, and what it was like to walk into the Joey's Song benefit concert with absolutely no idea what she was getting into. Named the 77th greatest guitarist of all time by Spin and the 150th by Rolling Stone, Marissa spent 18 years fronting Screaming Females — a band that never chased the mainstream, never got radio play, and never headlined big festivals, but toured relentlessly, built a fiercely loyal following through DIY venues and house shows, and earned those rankings purely on the strength of her playing. In this episode, Mike and Marissa talk about how Butch Vig connected them ahead of last year's Joey's Song benefit (Screaming Females once recorded a Patti Smith cover with Garbage), what it felt like to jump into the crowd during a Bikini Kill cover at the show, and the tight-knit community of artists — including Gail Greenwood, Butch Vig, and Vicki and Debbi from The Bangles — who keep coming back to Madison every January to play for a cause. They also get into life after Screaming Females: Marissa's monthly songwriting project on Patreon (the Pattern Posture Listener Alliance), her new band Universal Girlfriend, her long-running solo project Noun, and how she balances music with freelance illustration work. Plus — the weirdest venue Screaming Females ever played (hint: it doubled as a sex party warehouse), her very strong opinions on Chicago deep dish pizza, and whether she'd rather read minds or be invisible. 🎸 About Joey's Song Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with one mission: raise as much money as possible to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Every year, Joey's Song brings together an extraordinary community of musicians and music lovers for a benefit concert in Madison, Wisconsin — and every dollar raised goes toward changing lives. 🌐 Learn more and donate: joeyssong.org ▶️ Subscribe to the Joey's Song YouTube channel 🎙️ Subscribe & leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more people find us! To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike Gomoll talks with John Gourley — chief songwriter, vocalist, and creative force behind Portugal. The Man — for a wide-ranging conversation that covers the future of live music touring, his daughter Frances' rare epilepsy diagnosis, and why the band keeps showing up for Joey's Song year after year. John opens up about Frances' diagnosis with a rare genetic condition called DEDS — a journey that went from a handful of seizures a day to nearly 100, and from confusion to genetic testing, specialist research, and the launch of the Francis Changed My Life Foundation. He and Mike also dig into the importance of epilepsy awareness, early diagnosis, and why funding research is the critical next frontier. On the music side, John breaks down his innovative new approach to touring — collaborating onstage with artists like Quinn Christofferson and Electric Guest's Asa Taccone through the PTM Pass the Mic Foundation — and what he sees as the future of live performance. In this conversation, John and Mike cover: - Portugal. The Man's new collaborative touring model and the Pass the Mic Foundation - Quinn Christofferson — why John calls him one of Alaska's greatest living songwriters - Writing music as a collective and PTM's ever-evolving sound - Frances' diagnosis with DEDS and the family's path to answers - Absence seizures being misread as behavioral issues — and why awareness matters - AI's potential role in accelerating rare disease research - Favorite Joey's Song memories — including Butch Vig calling an impromptu "Low" by Cracker and writing out Oasis chord charts for Sam Gomoll backstage - What the Alaska ethos of helping your neighbor has to do with how John shows up in the world Portugal. The Man has been one of Joey's Song's most loyal supporters, donating their time and talent to the Freezing Man festival in Madison, Wisconsin — a fundraiser for epilepsy research and treatment. Support Joey's Song & Learn More: 🌐 JoeyssS​ong.org 📘 Francis Changed My Life Foundation: crashtreatment.com 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@JoeysSong 🎙️ Follow the podcast on your favorite platform Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit raising funds for epilepsy research and treatment. Every like, follow, and share helps us reach more people. #JoeyssongPodcast #JohnGourley #PortugalTheMan #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #FrancisChangedMyLife #DEDS #FreezingMan #LINERnotes #LiveMusic #QuinnChristofferson #JoeyssongOrg To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Cory Chisel and The Liberated Chorale absolutely stole the show in 2024 with this stunning rendition of "I Wanna Know What Love Is ?" To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The Godfather of Grunge and our pal from the 1980's Madison music scene, Butch Vig, joined the crew and changed everything!!! Hear the story behind it. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Joey's big brother Sam, makes his singing debut in front of 1000 people...and kills it. He sings the John Lennon classic in his brother's memory To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Hugo Burnham — drummer for the legendary post-punk band Gang of Four — joins host Mike Malts for a wide-ranging conversation on the Joey's Song LINERnotes podcast. Hugo played on Gang of Four's iconic first three records (Entertainment!, Solid Gold, and Songs of the Free), helped define the sound of a generation, and has spent decades since in the music industry as a manager and A&R executive.  Mike and Hugo dig into how Gang of Four developed their distinctive post-punk groove, Hugo's drumming influences (Charlie Watts, Winston Grennan, Simon Kirk), and the collaborative chemistry between Hugo, Andy Gill, and Dave Allen that made those early records so unique. Hugo opens up about the band's reunion tours, the loss of Andy Gill and Dave Holland, working with Gayle Greenwood and guitarist David Paho on the farewell run, and why the door isn't completely closed on future one-off shows. Hugo also shares stories from his post-Gang of Four career — managing Shriekback and ABC, doing A&R at Island Records, working with Quincy Jones at Warner Brothers, and how he eventually settled in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The conversation is candid, funny, and packed with music industry insight. Then things get lighter: Hugo takes on the "This or That" and "Overrated/Underrated" segments with strong opinions on the Stones vs. the Beatles, Cheers vs. Seinfeld and Friends, autotune, vinyl, eight hours of sleep, concept albums, minimalism, and the eternal New York vs. Chicago pizza debate (spoiler: he goes a third direction). Hugo joined the Joey's Song Freezing Man benefit festival in Madison, Wisconsin — and after listening to this, you'll know exactly why everyone was so excited to have him there. About Joey's Song Joey's Song is a nonprofit organization with one mission: raise money to fund treatments and cures for epilepsy. Every year, Joey's Song brings world-class rock artists to Madison, Wisconsin for Freezing Man — a one-of-a-kind multi-day music festival where legendary musicians form supergroups, play hits, and rock for a cause. Past participants include Cheap Trick, The Bangles, Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Asylum, The Go-Go's, Portugal. The Man, and many more. 🎟️ Get tickets and learn more: joeyssong.org 📱 Follow us: @JoeySong on all platforms ▶️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes content. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform — it helps more people find us and support the fight against epilepsy. Together, we'll beat this disease and have some fun doing it. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Andy and Mike dig into a couple of the iconic music clubs from Madison's past. A few fun stories and then revisit the Bangles Joey's Song set for 2025 To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Joey's Song concerts are an evening of "one-offs" that create some FOMO if you are not there...this one is a prime example.... To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Way back in the pandemic days, we all locked ourselves in and went online. We asked our Joey's Song artists to do the same. One of our favorites, Del Amitri front man Justin Currie, pulled out the iPhone and recrded this version of his classic Driving With The Brakes On To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about the artists they would like to sit down and have a beer with. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

This one's different. Instead of a standard interview, Joey's Song founder Mike Gomoll talks with two friends of nearly 40 years: Justin Currie, lead singer and songwriter of Scottish band Del Amitri, and Bobby Tanzilo, senior writer for OnMilwaukee.com — for an unfiltered hour of stories, music talk, and old-friend needling. It starts with the origin story: Del Amitri forming in a Glasgow school in the late '70s, and the band's scrappy 1986 U.S. tour — sleeping on couches and floors (including Bobby's parents' place), busking outside Irish Fest for gas money, and stretching $10 across an all-you-can-eat salad bar to survive the road. That tour is where Bobby and Justin's friendship actually began, after years of trading handwritten letters through the band's manager. From there the conversation ranges everywhere: how touring America cracked open Del Amitri's sound and songwriting, favorite tracks from the catalog, the band's upcoming U.S. tour and new album, and enough tangents, dad jokes, and mutual roasting to remind you this is three old friends catching up as much as it is an interview. Whether you're here for Del Amitri or discovering the band for the first time through Joey's Song, it's a warm, funny, and surprisingly candid hour — and a great intro to the charity's mission of funding epilepsy research along the way. New to Joey's Song? Learn more and support the mission at joeysong.org Subscribe & leave a review — it helps more than you know To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Hear the inside story about how one song made it from rehearsal to show stealer in one day. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about the value and controversy around protest songs, from the 60's thru to the 00's To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

She wrote songs for a Star Trek musical, won an Emmy for a Disney/Obama-produced reboot of Schoolhouse Rock, and just watched her new animated series premiere on Disney Junior — and none of that is even the reason this conversation matters. In this ReWIND revisit, host Mike Gomoll sits down with Letters to Cleo frontwoman Kay Hanley to talk about how a random Instagram comment turned into one of the most meaningful relationships in Joey's Song history. Kay opens up about her daughter Zoe's epilepsy diagnosis, the isolation that comes with a doctor who won't even say the word "epilepsy" out loud, and the first Joey's Song weekend that changed everything for her family. Also in this one: writing the lyrics for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' history-making musical episode (and surviving the Trekkie fandom to tell about it), 15 years of scoring Disney shows, sharing an Emmy with Brandi Carlile and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and talks about playing with the Know-it-All Girlfriends at Joey's Song. It's a conversation about music, chosen family, and why finding "your people" can change everything — funny, honest, and a little chaotic in the best way. #JoeysSong #EpilepsyAwareness #KayHanley #LettersToCleo #FreezingMan #Podcast To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

A look back at one of Joey's Song's greatest hits. The Know-It-All Girlfriends with a blazing cover of AC/DC's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about the value of "technical fireworks" in music. When does it work, when does it not..with much love to Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike tells the fortuitous story of #KayHanley joining the Joey's Song family To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Wisconsin's favorite comedian Charlie Berens talks with Joey's Song founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Milwaukee, his Emmy Award-winning journalism career, the accidental birth of the Manitowoc Minute, his musical collaboration with Adam Grohl of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, his YouTube stand-up special, and why he keeps saying yes to Joey's Song year after year. From red carpet reporter to viral Wisconsin comedy phenomenon, Charlie traces the journey that took him from UW-Madison to MTV News to the Comedy Store in Los Angeles — and back home to the Midwest crowd that always gets the joke. He also opens up about life in a family of 12, why he'd rather be invisible than read minds, where he'd go if he could time travel, and whether he makes his bed in the morning (spoiler: he does not). Plus — Packers talk. Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft, Micah Parsons calling out the offense, and cautious Super Bowl optimism. Because it wouldn't be a Wisconsin podcast without it. ABOUT JOEY'S SONG Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with one powerful mission: raise as much money as possible to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Founded by Mike Gomoll in memory of his son Joey, the organization channels grief into action — producing world-class live benefit concerts, a thriving podcast community, and a growing movement of music lovers, comedians, and artists united around a cause that matters. Every ticket sold, every donation made, every podcast subscribe, and every YouTube follow puts more resources into the hands of researchers working to end epilepsy. Get involved: https://www.joeyssong.org 📲 SUPPORT THE PODCAST If this episode made you smile, laugh, or feel something — please take 60 seconds to: ✅ Subscribe to the Joey's Song Podcast on your favorite platform ✅ Leave a short review — it helps more people find us ✅ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@JoeysSong These simple acts make a real difference in spreading our mission #CharlieBrens #ManitowocMinute #JoeysSong #WisconsinComedy #EpilepsyAwareness #EpilepsyResearch #JoeysSongPodcast #MikeGomoll #WisconsinPodcast #StandUpComedy #Wisconsin #GreenBayPackers #HorseshoesAndHandGrenades #BeransAndGrohl #MidwestComedy #YouTubeComedy #StandUpSpecial #501c3 #CharityPodcast #MusicAndComedy #EpilepsyFundraiser #FreezingMan #WisconsinEntertainment #PodcastInterview #ComedyPodcast To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about some of their worst concert experiences as well as the joys of a great live show. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike tells the story of how #ButchVig showed us all how to "sell a show" To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about the 90's Bulls and separating the person from the athlete. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Andy and Mike talk about their favorite classic covers...Andy finds a Joey's Song link...Mike, not so much. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike talk about the role music videos play in how we consume music - for better or worse...plus a little Packers talk. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Andy and Mike walk through the list of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and Mike teaches Andy how to pronounce Sade. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike talks with Hollywood filmmaker David Michaels about his latest film, The Third Parent, starring Rob Lowe & Crispin Glover. David discusses how a film goes from the idea phase to the final rollout. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

If you are a music fan - probably in the truly fanatical sense - you need to check out A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs (https://500songs.com/). It is comprehensive, addictive, and meticulously researched. Don't walk, RUN to your favorite podcast provider and start your latest binge obsession right now. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike compare their "heroes" - musical and sports...the good ol' fashioned Baby Boomer vs. the Millennial discussion...with more in common than you might think. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike and Andy discuss great biopics, especially music-based. What they should be, how we judge great, and why being a music nerd can ruin the experience. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Ebo and Mike walk through the current batch of inductees, along with a discussion of exactly what the Rock Hall is (or maybe should be). To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike Gomoll announces Joey Song’s 2026 podcast lineup: five new shows and one reboot, including bi-weekly music talk "Liner Notes" with Annie McNamara and weekly sports-meets-music "Scorecards and Setlists" with Ibo Thorson. The season also features interviews, Rewinds of classic episodes, and "The More You Note" artist deep dives. Follow Joey Song on your favorite podcast platform and visit joeysong.org for updates and upcoming artist announcements. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Fountains of Wayne wrote the soundtrack to a generation of power pop — and this ReWIND revisit finds frontman Chris Collingwood in a rare, unguarded mood with Joey's Song Founder Mike Gomoll. Chris opens up about a brutal stretch that led straight into a burst of new songwriting: a nasal cancer diagnosis, months stuck waiting for surgery, and a deep depression that had him writing songs flat on his back with no pick in hand. The result is a new batch of material for his band Look Park — songs he says are unlike anything he's written before, made with a deliberate push to get out of his own comfort zone in the studio. They dig into the craft too — how Fountains of Wayne albums actually got built, why "emailed-in" modern records rub him the wrong way, and the wild story of how Glenn Tilbrook covering "Red Dragon Tattoo" acoustically sent Mike down the rabbit hole that made him a lifelong fan. And of course, the story of how Chris became the connective tissue behind half of Joey's Song's lineup — grabbing a napkin to write down his email instead of pointing Mike toward a manager, and never looking back. Funny, candid, and full of the kind of music-nerd tangents you'd hope for from two guys who could talk about power pop for hours — this one's a must-listen. Learn more & support the mission: joeyssong.org Subscribe for new episodes and help us spread the word #JoeysSong #EpilepsyAwareness #ChrisCollingwood #FountainsOfWayne #LookPark #Podcast To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike from Joey's Song joins Ebo to tell the origin story of the charity—honoring his son Joey—and how star-filled concerts and surprise supergroups raise money for epilepsy research and patient support. The hosts also trade sports memories (Packers, Cubs, Bears, and Jordan-era basketball), share behind-the-scenes musician stories, and invite listeners to support by subscribing, reviewing, visiting joeysong.org, buying merch, or donating. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

In the inaugural episode of LINERnotes Hosts Mike Gomoll and Andy McNamara sit down for a lively episode of Liner Notes to explore famous music feuds — from the manufactured Beatles vs. Rolling Stones rivalry to Blur vs. Oasis and the Gallagher brothers’ blowups. They also discuss inanimate conflicts like vinyl vs. CDs and streaming, share personal concert and music-collecting stories, and reflect on how music culture and formats have changed over time. The episode is conversational, nostalgic, and aimed at music fans who enjoy deep dives, trivia, and candid opinions. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Hey everybody, it's Mike Gomoll, Joey Song Podcast. You are going to love today's guest: Bob Santelli, founding executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music opening June 2026 at Monmouth University. In this episode we discuss the Center's mission to celebrate Springsteen and the broader story of American music, archive preservation, immersive exhibits, and opening-week events. If you’re a Springsteen fan (or want to understand American music’s roots), stick around—Bob shares stories about Bruce, the E Street Band, and what visitors can expect when they visit the new center. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

Mike Gomoll interviews cinematographer and director Susie Vilcek about her work creating music videos (notably for Silver Sun Pickups), her creative process, and the behind-the-scenes role she plays at the Joey Song charity concert. They discuss collaborations with Brian Aubert Butch Vig, and Matt Pinfield, the music community that supports Joey Song, and how the event raises funds and awareness for epilepsy research. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

William and Mike talk about the songs that encapsulate the 70s for them To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

William and Mike pay tribute to Brian Wilson To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

William and Mike discuss the songs that are their guilty pleasures To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

William and Mike talked about their favorite TV theme songs. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

William and Mike go through bands they thought should have been more popular. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

@charlieberens and Mike discuss all things Wisconsin, reading minds, and the Packers' receiving corps. and of course going back in time to party with Grandpa Bob... To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.

The team at RA! Wellness walk thru the ways herb can help you live your best life. To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.