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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Apr 16, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1 - The Flaming Lips
An ancient segment is revived this week because it popped into my head a month ago and I just remembered to bring it up now! Also we talk about the Flaming Lips hit "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt.1" I guess. Covers by: Vyvienne Long, Winston K, Norbert Leo Butz, Midnite String Quartet, Bossa Fresca Trio, Joshua Lee Turner Tidal playlist here
Apr 9, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
All By Myself - Eric Carmen
Keep this episode playing on loop and you'll never have to worry about feeling lonely. Covers by: Shirley Bassey, Eartha Kitt, Babes in Toyland, Céline Dion, fDeluxe, Rheinzand Tidal playlist here
Apr 2, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead
Hey, if you see the devil, let him know I want my $20 back. Covers by: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Langhorne Slim, Counting Crows, Cosmo Jarvis, Mumford & Sons, Dooms Children Tidal playlist here
Mar 26, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
Cover Movies - The Greatest Night in Pop
Why watch a documentary about the making of We Are The World when you can listen to two guys talk about it instead?
Mar 19, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
We Are The World - USA for Africa
Michael Bread. Covers by: Richard Cheese, Hukedicht and Teenage Kings (along with several more Swiss punk bands), The Marc Reift Orchestra, Artists for Haiti, Ely Bruno and Walter Ricci Tidal playlist here
Mar 12, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
Whiskey in The Jar - Traditional
It's whiskey business this week as we discuss an all-time Irish folk classic, "Whiskey in the Jar"! Covers by: Lena Bourne Fish, Highwaymen, The Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Metallica, Simple Minds Tidal playlist here
Mar 5, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Beautiful Day - U2
If Bono knew how many resources are wasted on making Cover Me, do you think he'd make an impassioned speech about us during a U2 concert? Covers by: Mitchel Sigma and Lisa Linehan, Sturch, Shirley Adamson, Bossa Nova Lounge Orchestra, Lounge Bar Ibiza, U2 Tidal playlist here
Feb 27, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Jack & Diane - John Mellencamp
Is it too much if I start calling myself Snake Cougar? Covers by: Pickin' On, Aural Pleasure, Vitamin String Quartet, Tutti, Morangos com Açúcar: Escola de Talentos, Jake Owen Tidal playlist here
Feb 20, 2024 · 1 hr 42 min
Roxanne - The Police
Rooooxaaaaaanne! Covers by: Inga Rumpf, Fall Out Boy, Sofia Essaidi, Sting, Massimo Schlick, Facundo Arana, Cunio Tidal playlist here
Feb 13, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
Kitty - Racey
Lover Me continues with a song about being horny for someone who is either oblivious or doesn't care! That still qualifies as a love song, right? Covers by: Toni Basil, Weird Al Yankovic, John B, zebrahead, Olivia Newton-John, Permahorn Tidal playlist here Olivia newton-John version here
Feb 6, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
Rosanna - Toto
I bet this isn't even Rosanna Arquette's favourite Toto song. Covers by: Frankfurt Rock Orchestra with Bobby Kimball, Emmerson Noguiera, Bonfire, Rich Wetzel & Groovin' Higher, Kaiak Tidal playlist here
Jan 30, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
Cover Movies - Labyrinth
Hope you like Hoggle impersonations...
Jan 23, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
As The World Falls Down - David Bowie
There's no way we're going to do a movie episode next week, right? Covers by: Girl in a Coma, Signe Tollefsen, Daniel Boaventura, Grace Potter, Chris Comisso, Joshua Teicher and Phia Tidal playlist here
Jan 16, 2024 · 1 hr 51 min
Comme d’habitude - Claude Francois / My Way - Frank Sinatra
Listen buddy, if you love hearing us talk about lyrics then this is the episode for you. Covers by: David Bowie, Hugo Montenegro, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Sid Vicious & Sex Pistols Tidal playlist here David Bowie and Sid Vicious versions here
Jan 9, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
America - Simon & Garfunkel
Whatever you do, don't share this episode with Art Garfunkel. He'll be devastated. Covers by: Yes, David Bowie, America, First Aid Kit, Kramer, Claudio Chiara with Barbara Raimondi and Fabio Gorlier and Alessandro Maiorino Tidal playlist here David Bowie cover here
Jan 2, 2024 · 1 hr 46 min
I’m Afraid of Americans - David Bowie
Happy New....Fears? Bowie Me is back with "I'm Afraid of Americans" Covers by: Amber Spyglass, We Are The World, Ann Wilson, Ten Jinn, Ondara, Nikolas Schreck Tidal playlist here
Dec 26, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
Cover Me 2023
Happy holidays and happy New Year! We'll see you in 2024! Until then, listen to us talk Spotify Wrapped, album of the year, and Cover Me in 2023!
Dec 19, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) - Alvin and The Chipmunks
We recorded this episode at half speed but we accidentally lowered our voices by an octave so the whole thing just came out sounding normal. Covers by: The Broadway Cast of Rent, Poor Bailey, Good Lovelies, Tegan and Sara, Jamie Grace, The Goo Goo Dolls, Jherek Bischoff, Norah Jones Tidal playlist here
Dec 12, 2023 · 2 hr 4 min
Bad Blood - Taylor Swift
Emily McKenzie (who wants you to wash your hands occasionally) returns to the podcast with a brand new last name and burning desire to talk everything Taylor Swift. We get into what it means to be a Swiftie, whether celebrity feuds are real, and more as we discuss Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood"! Plus, see how well Alex and Emily know Time Magazine's Persons of the Year in our bonus segment! Covers by: Taylor Swift ft. Kendrick Lamar, Black Prez and Maddie Wilson, Ryan Adams, Madilyn Bailey, Holocene, Alixandrea Corvyn, Unwoman Tidal playlist here
Dec 5, 2023 · 1 hr 52 min
Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle) - Limp Bizkit
Stephen Reynolds (@stevvothetevo on Instagram), fills in for Alex this week to discuss the #1 song off The Fast and Furious soundtrack, "Rollin'" by Limp Bizkit! Covers by: Limp Bizkit, Vitamin String Quartet, SUNSET BUS, The Lounge Kittens, Robyn Adele Anderson, Punk Rock Factory Tidal playlist here