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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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
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Don't Answer Me - The Alan Parsons Project
Honestly, not enough talk about Austin Powers in this episode. Covers by: Stanislav Hložek, BOSSANOVA CASSANOVA, Highclass, proGrammar, Cary Brothers, Vince Magnata ft. NOE Tidal playlist here
Oct 14, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd
Smoke up, Johnny! Covers by: Foo Fighters, Eric Morrison/Jimmy Winchell, Celtic Pink Floyd, Elephant Revival, Year of the Cobra, Disco Risque Tidal playlist here
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Goodbye Stranger - Supertramp
Plenty of good things on sale, Stranger. Covers by: The Dartmouth Aires, Lili Haydn, Bobbywhy, Black Angus, Greta Panettieri Tidal playlist here
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 36 min
Bad Reputation - Joan Jett
We messed up the audio! You're going to hear a lot of the songs playing in the background as we talk about them this time and there's nothing to be done about it! Covers by: Halfcocked, Los Straitjackets, Al & The Black Cats, Avril Lavigne, The Dirty Denims, Robyn Adele Anderson, Kylie Cantrall Tidal playlist here
Sep 23, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Two white dudes talking about Latin pop; what could go wrong? Covers by: Toy Dolls, Christ Minh Doky, Patent Pending, Pato Fu, Tom Dice, Our Last Night Tidal playlist here
Sep 16, 2025 · 2 hr 19 min
Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Jon Bell (Noise Berry Games) returns to the podcast to talk Shrek 2, Jim Steinman, and Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out for a Hero." We also do a bonus segment for the first time in maybe several years! Also, Alex says "Zeuserman" at one point in this episode and it didn't get the attention it deserved so I'm letting y'all know about it here. Covers by: Frou Frou, Lunaractive, Doveman, Karlien Van Jaarsveld, Tyce, Adam Lambert Tidal playlist here Follow Jon and Noise Berry Games on all the apps: YouTube TikTok X Instagram Facebook
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min
Changes - David Bowie
7 years of Cover Me and we're still talking about David Bowie!? I guess some things never change..s. Covers by: Butterfly Boucher ft. David Bowie, Sweet Wine, The Muffs, Leah Asher, Cristin Miloti and the Original New York Cast of Lazarus, YelloWorld, Puddles Pity Party Tidal playlist here
Sep 2, 2025 · 1 hr 44 min
Accidentally in Love - Counting Crows
Please enjoy this episode from the comfort of a hot car. Covers by: Linda Eder; Anime Kei; Say Yes, Juliet; New Found Glory; KiD RAiN, Faith Bessette, lake Tidal playlist here
Aug 26, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Do you think Bruce Springsteen really enjoys doing 3 hour concerts every night or is that just a ruse, Springsteen? Covers by: Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Big Daddy, Suzi Quatro, Frank Turner, Noah Chenfeld Tidal playlist here
Aug 19, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
Last Kiss - Wayne Cochran
If they ever do that reality show for finding the next iteration of KISS they could call it the Last KISS. Covers by: Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers, Wednesday, Gloria Trevi, Pearl Jam, Dwight Twilley, Couer de Pirate, Man About a Horse Tidal playlist here
Aug 12, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Drivin' on 9 - Ed's Redeeming Qualities
I hope you like whistling and car noises. Covers by: The Breeders, The Mayhems, Retroverb, Lei e Loro, Sourpuss Tidal playlist here
Aug 5, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Highway to Hell - AC/DC
AC/DC knew that life is a highway... Covers by: Galileo, The Forgone Beauties, Leif Norbergs Orkester, Locomotive, Swinger Club, Tom Morello with Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder Tidal playlist here The Fargone Beauties cover here
Jul 29, 2025 · 1 hr 48 min
Drive - The Cars
Cars, vases, busts and Bergers? Sounds like my kind of podcast. Covers by: Morgana King, The Paradise Motel, Roger Chapman and The Shortlist, Ryan Montana, AWOLNATION, Bleachers Tidal playlist here
Jul 22, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min
drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo
Come for the Olivia Rodrigo song, stay for Alex's Kratos impersonation. Covers by: Rain Paris, Dogs of War, Jake Sorgen, Daddy's Girl and Creamy, Demon Divas, House Lights, Tidal playlist here
Jul 15, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
The Passenger - Iggy Pop
I gave our summer theme a title now that we're 3 weeks into it because I am very good at this. Covers by: Siouxsie and The Banshees, Makrosoft, LUM!X with D.T.E and Gabry Ponte and Mokaby, Evil Daltons, Xiu Xii, The Cog is Dead
Jul 8, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
Sloop John B. - Bahamian Folk Song
Beach boys, boats, and disastrous trips? it must be summer. Covers by: Cleveland Simmons Group, The Easy Riders, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Joseph Spence, Simple Minds, Jimmy Winchell, The Real McKenzies Tidal playlist here
Jul 1, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
Life is a Highway - Tom Cochrane
That is the road, these are the hills, and this is the podcast. Covers by: Chris LeDoux, Rascal Flatts, Home Free, Jonathan Young, Annapantsu, Punk Rock Factory Tidal playlist here
Jun 24, 2025 · 1 hr 54 min
Macarena - Los Del Rio
If this podcast had a boyfriend his name would be Vitorino. Covers by: Bayside Boys, Fausto palette, Justin Fletcher, Tyga, Lenny Pearce, Ennzo Dias and John W, Los MeñIques De La Casa with Lara Campos & Kardenas HK3 & Saritah Bebe Tidal playlist here
Jun 17, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Time Warp - Richard O'Brien - Rocky Horror Show
Hey, if you like character voices then this is the episode for you! Covers by: Damian, Boppin' B, Groovie Ghoulies, Doctor and The Medics, The Holophonics, VoicePlay Tidal playlist here