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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Jun 16, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Black Lives Matter. Defund the Police. This week on Cover Me we're talking about Deep Blue Something's one and only hit, "Breakfast at Tiffany's." It may be a hit, but let's be honest this song is garbage. We also talk about ho we're doing in our bonus segment so be sure to hang around for that. Covers by: Jackie O, Future Idiots, Quietdrive, Phone Calls From Home, Andrea Begley, Johnathan Young ft. Travis Carte, Groovy Waters Spotify playlist here Andrea Begley's version here
Jun 9, 2020 · 2 hr 1 min
Mr.Roboto - Styx
Thank you very much for tuning into to this week's episode of Cover Me! We brought on Alex's brother, Jeremy Mildenberger, to discuss Styx's synthy 80s hit, "Mr.Roboto." Stick around for another edition of "Same Song, Different Chorus" where Alex and Jeremy compete to see who can better differentiate between the lyrics of "Show Me The Way" by Styx and "Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton. Covers by: Polysics, Tufts Beelzebubs, Leisure Kings, Marc With a C, The New Dominions, Kids on Drugs, Glee ft. Skylar Astin Spotify playlist here YouTube playlist here
Jun 2, 2020 · 1 hr 32 min
Up On The Roof - The Drifters
If this ol' world's got you tired and down then this is the episode for you! We're talking "Up On The Roof" by The Drifters! Stick around for the bonus segment to hear us talk about our favourite places to be alone. This episode is all about two solid dudes talking about solitude. Covers by: The Jackson 5, Carole King, Ike & Tina Turner, James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Ray Brown Jr and Sophie B. Hawkins, Boyz II Men Spotify playlist here Ray Brown Jr and Sophie B. Hawkins version here
May 26, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
We talk about the birth of rock n roll with Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti' this week! Stick around for the bonus segment to see if Alex can goes songs based only on readings of the non-verbal vocalizations! Covers by: Pat Boone, Elvis Presley, Fleetwood Mac, George Jones and Johnny Paycheck, Cliff Richard, Queen, Retro Style ft. Auley McKenzie, The Jallies Spotify playlist here
May 19, 2020 · 1 hr 43 min
Das Modell - Kraftwerk
You'd like to take this episode home and that's understood. We're talking about Kraftwerk's hit single "Das Modell" or "The Model." Stick around for our bonus segment to hear us talk about some of our favourite non-American/European musicians! Covers by: Snakefinger, Hikashu, Rammstein, The Tremolo Beer Gut, Sessiones Reggae Instrumental, he Bad Shepherds, Seu Jeorge e Almaz Spotify playlist here YouTube playlist here
May 12, 2020 · 1 hr 52 min
You Get What You Give - New Radicals
We're talking about one of the most feel good songs of all time to help deal with the quarantine blues! Find out how much Gregg Alexander hates capitalism as we analyze New Radical's "You Get What You Give." Stick around for our bonus segment to hear about organs! Covers by: Timo Räisänen, Pickin' On, Panda Transport, Charming Horse ft. Grace Grundy, Harriet, Beacon Street, Scary Pockets Spotify playlist here
May 5, 2020 · 2 hr 6 min
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Here it is now! The "Smells Like Teen Spirit" episode of Cover me! We talk all about Nirvana's hit song and an oddball collection of cover versions. We briefly talk about quarantine livestreams in our bonus segment. Covers by: Tori Amos, Dusty Cowhsit, Patti Smith, Rhythms Del Mundo, The Muppets Barbershop Quartet, Cinematic Pop, Scary Pockets, Shaka Ponk Spotify playlist here
Apr 28, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
Angel From Montgomery - John Prine
Let this episode of Cover Me be the angel that flies you from monotony! We 're talking John Prine's hotly covered classic, "Angel From Montgomery" this week. In an effort to brighten things up, we also discuss positive songs that make us feel good in our bonus segment! Covers by: John Denver, Bonnie Raitt, Totta Näslund, Diesel, Redhead Express, Jessie Buckley Spotify playlist here
Apr 21, 2020 · 1 hr 46 min
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
I hope you're all finding a way to get a little sunshine in your lives because you won't be getting any from this episode! We talk about the late, great Bill Withers hit "Ain't No Sunshine." Find out what music we're listening to in our spare time in our bonus segment! Covers by: Tom Jones, John Waite, Ladysmith Black Mambazo ft. Des'ree, Jazzkantine, Buddy Guy ft. Tracy Chapman, Coeur de Pirate, Passenger, Max Oazo ft. Cami Spotify playlist here Buddy Guy version here
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
You can't go over to Stacy's house after school because school is cancelled and you're social distancing! Instead, you can listen to us talk about "Stacy's Mom" by Fountains of Wayne. We also talk about one hit wonders that deserve more recognition in our bonus segment! Covers by: Freshman Fifteen, Lost Boys of Penzance, Bowling For Soup, The Holophonics, LLC, Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox ft. Casey Abrams, Norbert Leo Butz, Kasum Spotify playlist here
Apr 7, 2020 · 1 hr 47 min
Down With The Sickness - Disturbed
Get up and then get right back down again because there's a new episode of Cover Me and you've got nowhere to go anyway. We're talking "Down With The Sickness" by Disturbed this week. I make Alex guess songs that were banned from radio play after 9/11 in our bonus segment. It's a quarantine time. Covers by: Proto X, Midnite String Quartet, Mock Jensen, Robyn Adele Anderson, Marco Landry, Ten Second Songs Spotify playlist here
Mar 31, 2020 · 1 hr 40 min
The Gambler - Don Schlitz
We're giving you a whole new episode of Cover Me and we're not even asking for a taste of your whiskey in exchange! We bring on Will "The Thrill" Gill (Bowhead Corp) to talk about Don Schlitz' country classic "The Gambler," made famous by Kenny Rogers. Stick around for our bonus segment where we talk about music we're embarrassed to listen to! Versions by: Bobby Bare Sr, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Happy Campers, Micky Modelle, Brian Posehn, Busy Signal, Steve Hofmeyr Spotify playlist here
Mar 24, 2020 · 49 min
No Time to Die - Billie Eilish
We're wrapping up our Bond song month with a look at the latest one from Billie Eilish. No covers this week but stick around for the bonus segment to find out what some of our favourite songs made specifically for films are!
Mar 17, 2020 · 1 hr 42 min
Live and Let Die - Paul McCartney and Wings
You know, we used to say live and let live all the time on this show. Not anymore! It's "Live and Let Die" (by Paul McCartney and Wings) from here on out! WE talk about what artists we'd like to see making Bond songs in our bonus segment. Covers by: Ray Conniff, Inger Lise Rypdal, Guns N Roses, Hank Marvin, Daniel Johnston, Pato Fu, Mystic-Force, Billy Joel, Frank Turner Spotify playlist here
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr 54 min
Diamonds are Forever - Shirley Bassey
Diamonds are forever and if you put this episode on repeat then it can be forever too! We talk about Shirley Bassey's 1971 Bond song, "Diamonds are Forever". Stick around for our bonus segment where we discuss what the best movies named after songs are. Covers by: John Barry, Cinerama, Project: Pimento, haka Khan, Rozalla, Penelope Sai, Moulin Rouge, Pink Diamond Revue Spotify playlist here
Mar 3, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
James Bond Theme - Monty Norman, John Barry
This episode is sneaky, suave, and almost certainly drunk. That's right, we're talking about the classic "James Bond Theme" written by Monty Norman, arranged by John Barry, and performed by John Barry, Vic Flick and an orchestra. Stick around for our bonus segment where we talk about what the best spy films are. Covers by: Johnny & The Hurricanes, Glen Campbell, Barry Adamson, Rare (Graeme Norgate, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland), Moby, Reverend Organdrum, Daniel Lantz Trio, Melbourne Ska Orchestra Spotify playlist here
Feb 25, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min
If You Could Read My Mind - Gordon Lightfoot
Just like approximately 38% of all marriages in Canada, Lover Me is ending with divorce. We talk about Gordon Lightfoot's devastating hit "If You Could Read My Mind" and do our best to make some fart jokes to lighten the mood. Stick around for our bonus segment to see us compare the Lover Me songs head-to-head in true romantic fashion. Covers by: Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Viola Wills, Stars on 54, Scala & Kolacny Brothers, Olivia Fries-Farr, David Hasselhoff ft. Ava Cherry Spotify playlist here
Feb 18, 2020 · 1 hr 41 min
"Heroes" - David Bowie
The penultimate episode of Lover Me is a big deal for Alex and me because we talk about "Heroes" by David Bowie. We fucking love David Bowie. So much so that we forgot the mention the quotation marks in the title of this song that imply a certain level of irony in the lyrics. So I've mentioned that here where you're almost certain to never see it. Also we rank Bowie's Berlin Trilogy in our bonus segment so stick around for the whole episode. Covers by: Blondie, Billy Preston, Oasis, Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Motorhead Spotify playlist here Oasis cover here
Feb 14, 2020 · 28 min
BONUS - Valentine's Day Newlyweds
It's the bonus segment from the I Want to Know What Love Is episode! We do the Newlyweds game with JaRDev's Jon Bell and Vanessa Noll from Meditations With Vanessa! Come learn a thing or two about our guests and see who is the most newly wed or whatever!
Feb 11, 2020 · 2 hr 12 min
I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner
If you want to know what love is then you've probably come to the wrong podcast, but if you want to know what we think about Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is" then you're definitely in the right place. JaRDev's Jon Bell joins us again along with Vanessa Noll from Meditations With Vanessa! It's the most chaotic episode of Cover Me so far! The bonus segment for this episode will drop separately on Valentine's Day! Covers by: Big Daddy, Gloria Gaynor, Jahmark & The SoulShakers, Mariah Carey, Alvin & The Chipmunks, Amason, Yama Laurent, Tyler and Mark Spotify playlist here