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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March 10 · 1 hr 38 min
Abracadabra - Steve Miller Band
Another song about magic!? Chyeah bruh. Covers by: S.O.A.P., Baked A La Ska, Bob Blakely, Eagles of Death Metal, Sean Arduin, Lebanon Hanover Tidal playlist here
March 3 · 1 hr 41 min
Magic - Pilot
Unlike this podcast, today's song is a big hit in CanadaQ Covers by: Springbok, Fenders, The MacDonal Bros., Selena Gomez, Eddie Vuittonet and the Time Travellers, The Moon Loungers, David From Barberton Tidal playlist here
February 24 · 1 hr 49 min
Don't Speak - No Doubt
We speak despite Gwen Stefani's protests! Covers by: Cynthiana, Leela James, Youngblood Brass Band, Matt Maltese, Aloe Blacc, Lisa Bregneager Tidal playlist here
February 17 · 1 hr 44 min
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Alex is sick, I'm eating food on mic, and we spend a good 5 minutes talking about what makes a Muppet a Muppet. I guess we also talk about Stevie Wonder a bit. Covers by: Sesame Street's Bob; Daimi; Devon Allman's Honeytribe; Natalya Smirnova with Boris Kozlov and Oleg Butman; Firebeatz and Fafaq; Proyecto Sur with Max Rosado Tidal playlist here
February 10 · 1 hr 57 min
Stuck In the Middle With You - Stealer's Wheel
We're chillin' like Dylan this week as we talk about the only Stealer's Wheel song. Covers by: Susanna Hoffs, Frantic Flintstones, Louise, Michael Bublé, Tim Timebomb, Scary Pockets ft. Lauren Ruth Ward, Jaylee Roberts Tidal playlist here
February 3 · 1 hr 42 min
Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling.
What can I say? We just love talking about Tom in a Major way. Covers by: Peter Schilling; Shiny Toy Guns remixed by Adam K & Soha; William Shatner & Nick Valensi; Illute; Apoptygma Berzerk Tidal playlist here
January 27 · 2 hr 6 min
Space Oddity - David Bowie
We're talking about Tom in a Major way this week. Covers by: The Langley Schools Music Project, Tangerine Dream, Powerman 5000, Chris Hadfield, The Flaming Lips Tidal playlist here
January 20 · 1 hr 43 min
Let's Spend The Night Together - Rolling Stones
Bowie Me keeps rollin', rollin', rollin' this week. Covers by: Muddy Waters, Claudine Longet, David Bowie, Jerry Garcia, Steeler, Barry Hay Tidal playlist here
January 13 · 1 hr 57 min
I Feel Free - Cream
If you're looking for two dudes to heap praise on Eric Clapton then you've come to the wrong podcast. Covers by: Cream, Klaus Doldinger, Progress Organizations, Belinda Carlisle, David Bowie, Marcella Detroit, Arthur Brown with James Williamson and Rat Scabies Tidal playlist here
January 6 · 1 hr 42 min
I Can't Give Everything Away - David Bowie
We're beginning with the end this year and celebrating 10 years of David Bowie's "Blackstar". Covers by: Sven Ratzke, Marc Lowe, Spoon, M.Ward with Jim James and Kelly Pratt, Kenneth Andrew, Meghan Andrews Tidal playlist here
Dec 30, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Cover Me 2025
We're wrapping up the year by talking about our many year end wrap statistics and rating and reviewing our show in 2025. Happy New Year!
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Blue Christmas - Doye O'Dell
Wishing a very blue holidays to everyone! Covers by: Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Collective Soul, Sheryl Crow, Bright Eyes, Kane Brown, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra ft. Veronica Swift Tidal playlist here
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Big Blue - Naoto Ishida - F-Zero
Honestly, I'm shocked at how few Captain Falcon impersonations there are in this episode. Covers by: PeeWee and Michiko Hill and other musicians; BG Ollie; The Mario Kart Band; Zach Payne; insaneintherain; RichardEB ft. ToxicxEternity; The 8-Bit Big Band YouTube playlist here
Dec 9, 2025 · 2 hr 31 min
Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65
Very special guest Fatima joins us to talk about music, colours, and all things Zorotl this week! We even have a bonus segment! Covers by: Jonathan Young with Travis Carte and Toxicxeternity, Alex Christensen with The Berlin Orchestra and Beats & Melody, The Cleverlys, Robyn Adele Anderson ft. Vanessa Dunleavy & Sarah Krauss, Pomplamoose, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha Tidal playlist here
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Behind Blue Eyes - The Who
Nobody knows what it's like to be Jumbo and/or Brick and honestly, I think that's a good thing. Covers by: Limp Bizkit, Satta, Mary Koth Lutton, Amazonics with Michelle Simonal, Violet Orlandi, Buzz Low and Fredrik Ferrier Tidal playlist here
Nov 25, 2025 · 2 hr 8 min
Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
This is probably the last Bruce Springsteen episode of the year...probably. Covers by: The Stanley Clarke Band, Richard Shindell, Jen Chapin & Rosetta Trio, Guillotine Riot, Dan Lomax, Bruce Springsteen Tidal playlist here
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
They keep making music biopics and we keep reviewing them sometimes.
Nov 11, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min
New York Groove - Hello
We're talking about rats, pizza, and towns of stone? Uh yeah, I'm thinking we're back in the New York Groove. Covers by: Ace Frehley, Tove Naess, Bruce Bouillet, Sweet, Golden Shower, Marceese, MR. RACER and DANIEL SAINT BLACK Tidal playlist here
Nov 4, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
Nights in White Satin - The Moody Blues
Happy Guy Fawkes Day I guess! Covers by: The Dickies, Elkie Brooks, Giorgio Moroder and Joe "Bean" Esposito, Sandra, Oceans of Slumber, Annett Louisan Tidal playlist here
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Invisible Touch - Genesis
It doesn't get any more prog than this. Covers by: Unsung Zeros, Holly Wilson, The Paradise Lambs, Veronica Marchi, Chill Phil, Mo'Nique, Os Digitalistas Tidal playlist here