PODCAST · music
Sonic Impact
by Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg
SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their idol. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is a love letter from music fans to the artists that most influenced them.
Episodes
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The Head and the Heart's Jon Russell’s Remarkable Journey: $35 to Folk Rock Star
Before Jonathan Russell was the singer, songwriter of The Head and the Heart, he was working as a dishwasher, with no college degree, limited musical background, and no clear path forward. Then one day, he decided to leave it all behind, headed to Seattle and started a band. Fifteen years, six...
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Joe Killian, founder and executive producer of the iconic Central Park SummerStage Concert Series celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
Two-time Emmy-winning executive Joe Killian joins Sonic Impact to explore his transformative career in the music and entertainment industry. The episode delves deep into Killian's journey, from his roots in the vibrant Detroit music scene to becoming a pivotal figure in New York City's cultural...
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NY Artist Nectarine Girl: On The Cusp of Breakout Success
24 Year Old Nectarine Girl joins Sonic Impact for a deeply personal conversation about growing up as an artistic outsider in Brookline, Mass, and finding her way to music through unconventional inspirations. She shared how an "Adventure Time" cartoon character and Disney pop stars like Selena…
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How DJ Harrison's career blew up when his hit song, "All The Things She Said," from breakout hockey show 'Heated Rivalry' went viral.
Producer/ DJ Harrison joins the show to talk about his journey from UK pub kid to global artist, and how the hit show "Heated Rivalry" turned “All the Things She Said” into a viral and a career-changing breakout moment. Harrison talks about the long road behind his breakout moment, sharing how he...
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Don Barnes- 38 Special
38 Special front man, Don Barnes, takes us on a journey through his remarkable life and career, from the roots of Southern rock to the height of arena-rock fame. Don opens up about the deep family connection between 38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd, through his bandmate Donnie Van Zant, younger...
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Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz
Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz reflects on the musical path that took him from Long Island kid with a Fisher-Price record player to frontman of Buffalo Tom and best selling author of books about The Rolling Stones and The Cars.A major thread of the conversation was influence: the Cars,...
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Greg Richling - Wallflowers Bassist and Film Producer
Richling traces his passion for music and film back to his 80s LA childhood listening to the sounds of KROQ and MTV, where he was inspired by British New Wave artists like The Cure, Human League, Echo and The Bunnymen. But it was Richling’s high school musical bond with friend Jacob Dylan that…
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Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)
In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming the powerhouse frontman for Jefferson Starship and later Starship. He shares stories from his early days in the Georgia rock…
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Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'
What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band operating from the shadows? On this episode of Sonic Impact, we pull back the curtain on the greatest musical magic trick of…
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Lzzy Hale of Halestorm - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
On this episode Lzzy Hale of Halestorm sits down for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal event of the year—the final Black Sabbath tribute—where rock gods gathered, and she stood as the only female performer invited to...
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Bill Appleberry - Producer / Mixer - Wallflowers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Voice
On this episode of Sonic Impact, we're pulling back the curtain with our good friend and an absolute legend behind the glass, the incredible Bill Appleberry. Ever wonder what happens when you're working late at the iconic A&M Studios and Paul McCartney casually walks in asking to play the piano…
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Kevin Martin of Candlebox
On this episode of Sonic Impact, we sit down with the voice of a generation, Kevin Martin, the iconic frontman of the multi-platinum Seattle rock band Candlebox. We unpack the raw, unfiltered story of a band that felt like an outsider in their own hometown, even as their debut album exploded…
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Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell/ Coldplay
Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and songs that lead to the formation of one of the most enduring bands of the last 15 years with hits like Lost In My Mind, All We…
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Train- Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin
Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the...
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The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records
This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with...
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Crowded House-Neil Finn/ The Beatles
Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded...
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LP / Jeff Buckley
"Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a…
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Killer Mike/ Ice Cube
Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube’s music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the...
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Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor
In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and...
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205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett
In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage. Learn...
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204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne
A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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203: KISS/ Paul Mirkovich
Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley. Learn more about your ad...
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202: Beastie Boys/ Bryan Terry
In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever....
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201: Crowded House- Neil Finn/ Eliot Goldberg
Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores. Learn more about your...
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109: The Monkees / David Fishof
A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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108: Bruce Springsteen / Peter Schankowitz
Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run inspires a fifteen year old boy to escape his small town. As an adult, The Boss' music helps him get through the key moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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107: Dolly Parton / Nancy Harrison
Discovering Dolly Parton and her feminist anthem “9 To 5,” a young woman is inspired to pursue her dreams of working in the music business. She later realizes her mother and her musical idol have a spiritual connection, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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106: Van Halen / Joel Stillerman
A young rock guitarist who grows up worshipping Eddie Van Halen, years later gets to spend a "lost weekend" in Cabo with his guitar hero and the rest of the band. The highlight of the weekend is seeing his Eddie perform up close in a tiny Mexican club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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105: U2 / Larry Struber
A college student gets the opportunity of a lifetime when we scores a surprise job working alongside his musical heroes- U2- on the concert film Rattle and Hum. The emotional experience helps him ease the pain of his mother's serious illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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104: Boy George/ Drew Tappon
An middle schooler performs as Boy George in an 80s Lip Sync contest. 30 years later, he gets to personally thank the singer for inspiring him to become his true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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103: Elvis Costello / Lisa Traxler
When a teenage girl discovers a new alternative rocker named Elvis Costello, she is inspired to pursue her musical dreams. She goes on to become a top Boston DJ, which leads to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with her music hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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102: Bob Marley / Doug Herzog
A 15-year-old boy travels to Jamaica with his single mom for a benefit concert, where an unknown local reggae artist named Bob Marley changes the trajectory of his life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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101: Paul McCartney / Joel Gallen
An earth-shattering performance by The Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show turns a young kid into a devoted Beatles fan. Decades later he gets an opportunity to produce a groundbreaking television special with Paul McCartney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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100: Sonic Impact Trailer
SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their idol. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is a love letter from music fans to the artists that most influenced them.
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Sonic Impact currently has 34 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped...
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Sonic Impact is created and hosted by Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg.
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