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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Dec 4, 2018 · 1 hr 36 min
Take On Me - A-Ha
We take on special guest Caelan Lee to help discuss A-Ha's smash hit song! Jake and Alex tag team the intro! Alex finally gets mad at a cover! We all learn about ska and symphonies! Stick around for a bonus round of Battle of The Band where we decide which member of A-Ha has the most intimidating name! Covers in this episode by: A-Ha, Kygo, Cap'n Jazz, Reel Big Fish, Anni B Sweet, Aqualung, Pentatonix, General Soundbwoy, RichaadEB ft. Caleb Hyles
Nov 27, 2018 · 1 hr 13 min
Objection 2001 - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Masakazu Sugimori
Objection! The record will show that Jake and Alex are discussing a song from the popular Ace Attorney on this week's episode. Be a key witness to discussion about what makes video game music compelling. Listen in horror as Jake murders a New Zealand accent using nothing but his own voice. Hold it! and stick around for our bonus segment, "Hate-Bit" where we discuss video game music that frustrates us. Covers in this episode by: Gyakuten Meets Orchestra, Metamorphosis Jazz Band, Magical Trick Society, Smooth McGroove, Retro Crowd, Video Game Piano Players, The Greatest Bits, Video Games Live, and Matt Castilho.
Nov 20, 2018 · 1 hr 22 min
This Charming Man - The Smiths
Sit back and enjoy the smooth leather of the passenger seat as Jake, Alex, and special guest Ruby Swan discuss This Charming Man by The Smiths. Learn what it means to be mononymous. Delight in the lyrical disaster that is the Death Cab for Cutie Cover. Enjoy a beverage at your favourite temperature during our bonus segment Soundtrack to my Life. Check out Glitter Ghost's new EP "youthful boy" Covers in this episode by: Death Cab For Cutie, Braid, Stars, David Glass, Vitamin String Quartet, The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, Swing Easy Orchestra feat. Kazuhide Takamoto (Come Back My Daughters), Gypsies of Bohemia, and The Cat and Owl
Nov 13, 2018 · 1 hr 28 min
The Wallflower (Roll With Me Henry) - Etta James
Roll with Jake and Alex as they discuss a rock n roll classic once deemed "too horny for radio waves." Witness Jake's tirade against rockabilly culture. Take in the sexual energy of The Goons. Relish in the dick jokes! Find out what your hosts are listening to when they're not listening to covers in our bonus segment! Covers of this song by: Georgia Gibbs, The Goons, Chet Atkins, Elder Barber, Etta James, Chubby Checker, Sue Foley, Jenny Boneja and The Ballroom Shakers, and Street Rats.
Nov 6, 2018 · 1 hr 7 min
Cadillac Ranch - Bruce Springsteen
Cadillac. Cadillaaaaaaac. We're talking Bruce Springsteen on this week's episode of Cover Me. Watch Jake and Alex struggle to give fair reviews of Country covers. Relive the line dancing education you may or may not have had in school. Stick around for our bonus segment in which we learn about music terminology! Your boys are out here getting smarter! Covers by: Warren Zevon, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lord Horror, Rick Trevino, Status Quo, Mr. Blue, Bobby D. Sawyer, and Memphis Mudd. Spotify playlist here
Oct 30, 2018 · 1 hr 20 min
Witchy Woman - Eagles
OOOoooooOOoOoOOooOOh! It's the Cover Me Halloween Spooktacular! We discuss the Eagles classic "Witchy Woman" with Calgary musician Jesse Crossley. Enjoy what may be the loudest episode yet! Revel in the subtle difference between Bluegrass and Country! Revel in all the spooky scary covers and see if you can decide which one is truly the worst. Covers in this episode are by: The Hollies, Tonic Sol-Fa, Janice Hagen, Kristin Chenoweth, Malachi, Pickin' On, Sha-Shaty, Gone Country, Stormy Weather, Sinister Skeletons Spotify playlist here
Oct 23, 2018 · 1 hr 14 min
Inside Out - Spoon
Time gets distorted when you listen to this episode of Cover Me! Jake, Alex, and special guest Ruby Swan discuss the ins and outs of Spoon's Inside Out and its many remixes. Learn what differentiates a remix from a cover! Discoer the hidden meaning of a strange YouTuber's comments in our bonus segment! Laugh at some jokes? It's Cover Me, baby! Remixes of Inside Out by: Tycho, Fabrizio Moretti, The Operators, Brian Reitzell, DJ Quick ft, Boogie, Kurupt, IAMSU!
Oct 16, 2018 · 1 hr 14 min
Get Lucky - Daft Punk
Jake and Alex talk about Daft Punk's 2013 hit single "Get Lucky." Listen as our two hosts fail to pronounce French names correctly. Experience the shame that two adult men feel for ripping on a young Swedish girl's version of this song. Learn just a little about world music and more! Covers in this episode are by San Cisco, Halestorm, Naughty Boy ft. Tankia, Karen Souza, L.E.J., Vitamin String Quartet, Stereo Dub ft. Melizza, Linn Brikell.
Oct 9, 2018 · 1 hr 6 min
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Jake and Alex talk about everything related to Don Henley's slam jam hit, "The Boys of Summer." Listen and learn about what a boy of summer is, the parts of a drum, and throats! Fondly remember the news of several months ago and pretend this episode was recorded recently. Featuring covers by DJ Sammy, The Ataris, Papercuts, Night Ranger, Front Country, Daddy Issues, Mark Erelli
Oct 2, 2018 · 50 min
Here Comes The Night - Them
Here comes the second episode of Cover Me! Them's classic "Here Comes The Night" is discussed and compared to covers by Lulu, The Exciters, David Bowie, Streetheart, The Rivals, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rod Stewart, and more. Learn about the cover that came out before the original! Drink every times the word 'instrumentation' comes up! And find out which member of Guns n Roses would win in a fight in the first ever Battle of The Band segment.
Sep 11, 2018 · 49 min
Wild Thing - The Wild Ones
Welcome to Cover Me! The podcast that compares popular original songs to the covers that followed them. Join co-hosts Jake and Alex on their first episode where they dive into the history of The Wild Ones classic "Wild Thing" with special guest Stephen Reynolds. Learn about the political diss tracks of the 60s and Sam Kinison's mysterious hat! Listen in horror to Stephen's anecdote about the movie Wild Things! Find out which version of Wild Thing comes out on top!