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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Aug 10, 2021 · 2 hr 1 min
Call Me - Blondie
Cover Me is online and on the line if you want to talk about Blondie's hit sex work related single, "Call Me." Our bonus segment is about the musical Cats. Weird! Covers by: Until December, The 69 Eyes, Da Vinci's Notebook, Tiffany, Squatweiller, Saw Loser, Tina Arena, The Hillbilly Moon Explosion Spotify playlist here
Aug 3, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Just a Gigolo - Leonello Casucci and Julius Brammer
We're kicking off the pro sex part of Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer with an Austrian tango from the 1920s "Schöner Gigolo, armer Gigolo." (translated to "Just a Gigolo" in the west). That's what you kids are into, right? Austrian tango songs from 100 years ago? We spend our bonus segment talking about what David Lee Roth outfit we could pull off from his Just a Gigolo video! Covers by: Richard Tauber & Dajos Bela and the Dajos Bela Kunstlerorchester, Bing Crosby, Louis Prima, Connie Francis, Village People, David Lee Roth, Bajazzerne, The Twang, Craecker Spotify playlist here
Jul 27, 2021 · 2 hr 16 min
Taxman - The Beatles
Taxes, man! Entrepreneurs have to deal with that stuff for sure. We're talking "Taxman" by The Beatles in the last episode of the first half of Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer. We catch up with the Pokemon 25 music thing in our bonus segment, What's Pokemonning On, or whatever we called it. Covers by: Junior Parker, Black Oak Arkansas, Chilly, Ruder Than You, Saga, Besonegros, Tok Tok Tok, Randy Bachman Spotify playlist here
Jul 20, 2021 · 2 hr
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
This one goes out to all the employed listeners with a regular work schedule! We're talking "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton this week. We talk about music documentaries in our bonus segment. Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer continues! Covers by: Millencolin, Micky Modelle, VeggieTales, Jim Rovers, Home Free, Robbie Williams, Female Frequency, Lady Parts Spotify playlist here
Jul 13, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
Takin' Care of Business - Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Whether you're taking care of business every day or every way, this episode of Cover Me is dedicated to you! We talk about Bachman–Turner Overdrive's working class classic, "Takin' Care of Business" as part of Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Summer. Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us talk about some of the best montage songs. Covers by: Kurtis Blow, Big Mouth, Alabama, D.O.A, Thunderpussy Spotify playlist here
Jul 6, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
Working for the Weekend - Loverboy
We talk about "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy to help you get through the workweek. Our bonus segment is about songs you'd listen to in a heatwave because that was relevant when we recorded this! Covers by: Habitual Sex Offenders, Jet Motor Crash, Josh Gracin, Kyung Ho Kim, Axel Force, Love Canon, Emil & Dariel ft. Mike Reno Spotify playlist here
Jun 29, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Private Dancer - Tina Turner
Tina Turner's "Private Dancer" is the topic of discussion in the first episode of Cover Me's "Entrepreneur Summer 2: Pro Sex Work Summer!" We talk more E3 news and stories in our bonus segment this week! Covers by: Amii Stewart, The Black-eyed Susans, Jasy Andrews, Gennaro Cosmo Parlato, Mambo Kurt, 2Copy and DMFP, Adrienne Warren Spotify playlist here
Jun 22, 2021 · 1 hr 49 min
Hooked on a Feeling - BJ Thomas
We're high on believing that you'll love this episode of Cover Me. We talk about "Hooked on a Feeling," originally performed by BJ Thomas and most known for the Blue Swede version featured prominently in 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy. We talk about what we expected from E3 2021 in our bonus segment. Covers by: Johnathan King, Blue Swede, Trombo Combo, Grönwalls, Baha Men ft. Lester Adderley, Party Animals, Leo Luoto, Martin Nievera Spotify playlist here
Jun 15, 2021 · 2 hr 1 min
Torn - Ednaswap
Nothing's fine, we're talking about Ednaswap's "Torn." Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us discuss what concerts we're looking forward to attending in a post-vaccinated world. Covers by: Lis Sørensen, Trine Rein, Natalie Imbruglia, Marco de Farao ft. Rosetta Bove, Campsite Dream, Hanna Ferm, Annett Louisan Spotify playlist here
Jun 8, 2021 · 2 hr 6 min
Lonely Boy - The Black Keys
Join your favourite lonely boys this week as we discuss "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys. Stick around for the bonus segment and see if you can guess which honorific name belongs to which musician! Covers by: Big Sam's Funky Nation, Garou, Iggy Pop, Assembly Required, Jason Owen, Taggy Matcher and Birdy Nixon, Flo's Jazz Casion ft. Clemens Ebenbichler, Sinfonico Honolulu Spotify playlist here
Jun 1, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Cowboy Song -Thin Lizzy
This week's episode is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves lonesome on the trail. We talk all about Thin Lizzy's signature song "Cowboy Song." In our bonus segment, we discuss the best tracks from the Donkey Kong Country series. Covers by: Jingo De Lunch, Material Issue, Golden Smog, Anthrax, Steve Grimmett, Nitzinger Spotify playlist here
May 25, 2021 · 2 hr 4 min
Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
Here we go again talking about songs from the 80s. Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" is the song of the week and there sure are some covers of it! Stick around for the bonus segment to hear our dissection of Katy Perry's new Pokemon 25 single "Electric." Covers by: Mandaryna, Dań Maxwell & His Band, Audra Mae, The Old Ceremony, Dinah Eastwood, Metalachi Spotify playlist here
May 18, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
Find out what all the commotion is about in Kings of Leon's international hit "Sex on Fire" this week on Cover Me. Stick around for the brand new bonus segment: "Band of Kings: Brothers of Leon." Covers by: Julian Velard, The Bon Bon Club, Tina Cousins ft. Karl Twigg, Mark Topham, The Bikini Beach Band, Paul Stone, Meg Birch, OVERSTREET, Scary Pockets ft. Arlissa, Sevenn Spotify playlist here
May 11, 2021 · 2 hr 7 min
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Special guest and musician Ruby Swan (@rubyswanofficial on Instagram) comes out of her cage to talk "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers with us. Alex and Ruby struggle to name the most popular songs of 2004 in a brand new bonus segment! Covers by: Paul Anka, PlayRadioPlay!, Amy Macdonald, ELEW, Mika Urbaniek and Victor Davies ft. Maria Sadowska, Doń Diablo, Skatune Network Spotify playlist here Check out Ruby Swan on the following platforms: Spotify Instagram TikTok YouTube
May 4, 2021 · 1 hr 54 min
Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
We are joined once more by Stephen Reynolds (@stevvothetevo on Instagram) to shoot the breeze about Foster The People's sleeper hit "Pumped Up Kicks." In our bonus segment, Stephen tells you what the theme of this summer is going to be and it's not white boy summer! Covers by: Oak and Gorski, The Kooks, Michael Wood Band, Usher, Danna Richards, Chilled Aqua, 3TEETH Spotify playlist here
Apr 27, 2021 · 1 hr 47 min
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
The brains we have are going straight to your head this week and don't ask me what that means! We talk about Oasis' anthemic hit, "Don't Look Back in Anger" this week. Stick around for our bonus segment to discover our deepest thoughts on novelty bands. Covers by: The Wurzels, Style Project, Portugal. The Man, Al-Pha-X ft. Sebastien Flynn-Goze, Yours Truly Spotify playlist here
Apr 20, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Wait! Those podcasts don't love you like we love you! We talk about "Maps" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs this week. In our bonus segment, we talk about the artists that got us into hip hop. Covers by: Duke Special, The New Standards, Keaton Henson, The Frey, Anderson .Paak, Freya Ridings, Camp Cope, 8-Bit Arcade Playlist here
Apr 13, 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
Royals - Lorde
Sorry in advance for the audio quality on this episode! We talk about Lorde's breakout hit "Royals" this week. In the bonus segment, we discuss what nation we would like to rule over for a day. Also Prince Phillip died recently so I guess this is relevant? Hooray! Covers by: Bruce Springsteen, PelleK, Natty Bong, Richard Cheese, Obadiah Parker, Otep, Badi Assad Spotify playlist here
Apr 6, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
Locomotive Breath - Jethro Tull
Flutes? in MY prog rock songs? It's more likely than you think. We're talking about Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath" this week. Stick around for the bonus segment where we talk about whose solo career is better than their original band's work. Covers by: Rabbitt, Claw Boys Claw, Cat Gang, W.A.S.P., Styx, Steve Lieberman The Gangsta Rabbi, The Blues Collective Spotify playlist here
Mar 30, 2021 · 1 hr 53 min
Breakdown - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
We've gone ahead and given you a new episode of Cover Me! This week is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' "Breakdown"! Stick around for the bonus segment to find out which member of the Traveling Wilburys would win in a fight. Covers by: Suzi Quatro, Grace Jones, Wolfie, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Adele Zane, The CalypsoNuts, Nicole Ockmond, Spoon Spotify playlist here