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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Dec 28, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
Cover Me 2021
2021 is almost over! And 2022 promises to be...another year. So, before we have to deal with whatever 2022 has in store, we're going to do our annual review of our own show! We're talking Cover Me and music in general in 2021! We review our Spotify Wrapped statistics, List our Top 5 albums of the year and the best, worst, and weirdest Cover Me episodes this year! Share your own picks for top albums and Cover Me episode on Twitter with #CoverMePod!
Dec 21, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
Whether you're having a Christmastime or a different holidaytime this Decembertime, we hope it's a wonderfultime. And to get the goodtimes started, we are talking about Paul McCartney's beloved/loathed holiday single, "Wonderful Christmastime" on Cover Me. Covers by: Diana Ross, Hilary Duff, Eli Young Band, The Shins, Straight No Chaser ft. Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, Kylie Minogue ft. MIKA Spotify playlist here
Dec 14, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Snowy - Toby Fox - Undertale
We are determined to talk about "Snowy," composed by Toby Fox for his hit game, Undertale! It's our annual video game ice/snow theme episode! Covers by: DM DOKURO, Mycah ft. Smooshi, Videogame Flute Orchestra, Marimba Guy and Video Game All Stars, Mr. Tyler Larson, Ian Martyn, SuperDope Spotify playlist here
Dec 7, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
I bet you look good listening to this episode of Cover Me! Returning guest Jeremy Mildenberger joins us to talk about the Arctic Monkeys breakout hit, "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor." Stick around for the bonus segment to see which of the Mildenberger brothers is better at determining whether a band is made up of brothers or just coworkers! Covers by: Belle Lawrence, The Dancing Vamps, Baby Charles, Patrick & Eugene, Anton Du Beke, Aquapella Spotify playlist here
Nov 30, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
You may not be able to have it all, but at least you can have this episode of Cover Me, where we discuss Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." Covers by: Linkin Park, Amyst, Jamie xx, Aretha Franklin, Greta Van Fleet, MKJ and EMDI with Shiah Maisel. Spotify playlist here Linkin Park video here
Nov 23, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
Cosmic Dancer - T Rex
Whether you're joining us from the womb or the tomb, this week's song is the perfect accompaniment for your dance! We're talking "Cosmic Dancer" by T Rex! Covers by: Morrissey and David Bowie, Shakespears Sister, Joel Jerome and Cosmic Bears, Valerie June, Nick Cave, The Kills Spotify playlist here
Nov 16, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Dancing in the Moonlight - Boffalongo
There's no better way to feel warm and bright than to listen to this episode! We discuss the Boffalongo song that became a King Harvest hit, "Dancing in the Moonlight." Covers by: King Harvest, Liza Minnelli, Baha Men, Toploader, Jubel ft. NEIMY, CoolKillers ft. Nora Norman Spotify playlist here
Nov 9, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
The End of the World - Skeeter Davis
The world isn't ending, but our world surely will if you don't listen to us discuss the 1962 hit single, "The End of the World" by Skeeter Davis! Covers by: Herman's Hermits, Carpenters, Judge Dread, Twiggy, Anika, Scarlett & Disher, Sharon Van Etten Spotify playlist here
Nov 2, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
Firework – Katy Perry
Greta James (Poppy Threads) joins us to talk about Guy Fawkes Night and the loosely related Katy Perry megabit, "Firework." Alex and Greta have their Guy Fawkes knowledge put to the test in a special quiz bonus segment! It's the first ever (and possibly last ever) Guy Fawkes Cover Me special. Covers by: Ahmir, Telly Leung, The Cooltrane Quartet, Puddles Pity Party, Chase Holfelder Spotify playlist here Follow Greta's business on Facebook and Instagram (@poppythreadspopup)
Oct 26, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min
The Velvet Underground and Nico - Part 2
We continue our comparison of The Velvet Underground and Nico to the tribute album I'll Be Your Mirror by discussing the back half of the album! Stick around for the final segment of "What's Pokemoning On" to hear our thoughts on the newly released Pokemon 25 album. Covers by: Thurston Moore and Bobby Gillespie, King Princess, Courtey Barnett, Fontaines D.C., Iggy Pop and Matt Sweeney Spotify playlist here Hit us up with questions or requests for future episodes at CoverMePod@gmail.com
Oct 19, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
The Velvet Underground & Nico Part 1
We dive into the first half of one of the most influential albums of all time, The Velvet Underground & Nico and compare it to the first half of the recently released tribute album, I'll Be Your Mirror. Covers by: Michael Stipe, Matt Berninger, Sharon Van Etten, Andrew Bird and Lucius, Kurt Vile, St. Vincent and Thomas Bartlett Spotify playlist here Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Email us at CoverMePod@gmail.com
Oct 12, 2021 · 2 hr 1 min
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) joins us once more to talk about The Metallica Blacklist and several cover versions of the hit Metallica ballad, "Nothing Else Matters." Stick around for the bonus segment, "Subgenre...Quiz?" to see if Jon knows more about metal subgenera than Alex, our resident music expert! Covers by: Miley Cyrus, Elton Jon, Yo-Yo Ma, WATT, Robert Trujillo, and Chad Smith; My Morning Jacket, PG Roxette; Mon Laferte; Phoebe Bridgers Spotify playlist here See and hear more from Jon Bell at www.noiseberrygames.com
Oct 5, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Aria of the Soul - Shoji Meguro - Persona
Returning guest Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) joins us to talk about the hit JRPG series Persona and one of its signature songs, "Aria of the Soul." We talk about social sim mechanics and what games we think they should be added to in our bonus segment! Learn more about the Persona series by watching The History of Persona on the Noise Berry Games channel here. Covers by: Shoji Meguro (Blues in the Velvet Room, Electronica in the Velvet Room), Atsushi Kitajoh (Persona 4 Arena Ultimax), Eric EROCK Calderone, Ryota Kozuka (Persona 4 Dancing All Night: Dance Hymn of the Soul), t.komine (Persona 3 Dancing Moon Night), Mitsuhiro Kitadani (Super Smash Bros Ultimate) YouTube playlist here
Sep 28, 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
I‘d Do Anything for Love - Meat Loaf
Find out exactly what Meat Loaf will and won't do to gain your affection as we delve into his comeback hit "I'd Do Anything for Love"! Covers by: Vox Mystica, Reverse Osmosis, Future Idiots, G4 and Lesley Garrett, Tyce Spotify playlist here
Sep 21, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
The Entertainer - Billy Joel
Finally, we're talking about Billy Joel on Cover Me. "The Entertainer" is the topic for this episode and we honour the song by dedicating only 3 minutes and 5 seconds of discussion to each version. Listen to what is quite possibly the shortest episode of Cover Me! Covers by: Helen Reddy, Sheena Easton, Waylon Jennings, Amaya, Krstian Meurman, Jessica Vosk Spotify playlist here Sheena Easton music video here
Sep 14, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
Beast of Burden - The Rolling Stones
We pay our respects to the late, great Charlie Watts by talking about "Beast of Burden" by The Rolling Stones this week. Stick around for a very special bonus segment where we celebrate three years of Cover Me! Three years! Covers by: Bette Midler, Buckwheat Zydeco, Swiss Blues Authority and Polo Hofer, Urban Love and neck, Pure X, Kevër Gassé with Beluga's Trio and Apollinare Rossi, Ely Jaffe Spotify playlist here
Sep 7, 2021 · 2 hr 10 min
Just a Friend - Biz Markie
We've got what you need this week, and that's an episode of Cover Me dedicated to Biz Markie's only hit single "Just a Friend." Our bonus segment is all about sequels that were released 10+ years after the original, so stick around for that! Covers by: Mario, Booker T. Jones ft. Biz Markie and Matt Berninger and Sharon Jones, Your Favorite Martian, Tally Hall, Scary Pockets ft. Harry Mack and Stan Taylor, Mabel, and 8-Bit Universe Spotify playlist here
Aug 31, 2021 · 1 hr 57 min
Ticket to Ride- The Beatles
We're closing out Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer with another Beatles classic: "Ticket to Ride." Stick around for the bonus segment to find out what we learned throughout the course of this misguided and poorly planned two-month themed event. It's been weird! Covers by: Glen Campbell, Carpenters, Echo & The Bunnymen, Beatallica, Tangoloco, Eddie Money, Michael Zurita Spotify playlist here
Aug 24, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
Willie the Pimp - Frank Zappa
In this hot episode of Cover Me we talk about Frank Zappa's 7 minute long guitar solo, "Willie the Pimp." There's some lyrics in it too! We talk about songs we believe we could sing word for word in our bonus segment. Covers by: Juicy Lucy, Aynsley Dunbar, Warren Cuccurullo, Qui, Spanner Jazz Punks Spotify playlist here
Aug 17, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
La Grange - ZZ Top
It's not just a rumour. We really are talking about "La Grange" by ZZ Top this week. Stick around for the bonus segment to find out "What's Pokemoning on"! Covers by: Hank Williams Jr., Phish, CMH Steel, Black Oak Arkansas, Vinnie Moore, Power Music Workout Spotify playlist here