Cover Me

Snake Porter

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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411 episodes
Updated July 28

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July 28 · 55 min
Rhythm of the Night - Corona
This is the podcast of the night. Covers by: Ely Bruna, Groovy Waters, Amber Leigh Irish, Fresno Tidal playlist here
July 21 · 1 hr 9 min
Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John
SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! Covers by: Muska, W.A.S.P., Tim Timebomb, Fall Out Boy Tidal playlist here
July 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Because the Night - Patti Smith
This episode is hitting cool, just like Jimmy Iovine. Covers by: Anna Oxa, Co.ro., Bruce Springsteen, Garbage & Screaming Females Tidal playlist here
July 7 · 1 hr 12 min
Summer Nights - Grease - Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey
Well uh, well uh, well uh, it's summer and that means we've got two months of night themed episodes coming your way. It's Cover Me Summer: Nights Covers by: John Travolta & Olivia Newtown-John, The Vandals, MC Erik & Barbara, Judith Owen Tidal playlist here Original version here
June 30 · 1 hr 3 min
Try Some, Buy Some - Ronnie Spector
George Harrison loves God and so can you! Covers by: George Harrison, David Bowie Tidal playlist here
June 23 · 1 hr 5 min
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
June 16 · 54 min
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
June 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Not in Love - Platinum Blonde
Canadians rock, my man. And uh, Canadians...electronic music...my dude. Cover by: Crystal Castles Tidal playlist here
June 2 · 50 min
A.M. 180 - Grandaddy
More like Alex Mildenberger 180. Cover by: PUP Tidal playlist here
May 26 · 1 hr 12 min
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
May 19 · 1 hr 4 min
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
May 12 · 1 hr 11 min
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
May 5 · 1 hr 5 min
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
April 28 · 1 hr 5 min
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
April 21 · 59 min
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
April 14 · 1 hr 2 min
American Girl - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
OH YEAH! ALRIGHT! Covers by: Roger McGuinn, Everclear, Dance Hall Crashers, Frank Turner Tidal playlist here
April 7 · 1 hr 10 min
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
March 31 · 55 min
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
March 24 · 1 hr 17 min
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
March 17 · 1 hr 25 min
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