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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Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Sunflower - Post Malone & Swae Lee
Blockbuster Summer continues with the Spider-Verse smash hit, "Sunflower," by Post Malone. We talk about what this song has to do with Spider-Man, the joys of acoustic covers, and the merits of smoking cigarettes. Covers by: Adam Christopher & Alex Farley, Elmira & NDA, Stand, Saph's Story ft. Galaxy Theift, 8-Bit Misfits, Stories, Chord Overstreet Tidal playlist here
Jul 4, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
The Power of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
250 episodes in and I still can't get my audio right. We celebrate our latest milestone by kicking off Blockbuster Summer (RIP Entrepreneur Summer) with the Back to the Future classic "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis & The News! Covers by: Gloria Gaynor, The Early November, Atelier Bossa-Conscious, PelleK, New Found Glory, Kristin Korb ft. Magnus Hjorth with Snorre Kirk and Mathias Heise, Scary Pockets ft. BAHAMAS Tidal playlist here
Jun 27, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Steal My Sunshine - LEN
Summer is here again and that means we're talking about another Summer jam on Cover Me! Get into goofy lyrics and the promise of the 90s as we talk "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN. Covers by: I Can Chase Dragons!, The Maine ft. Derek Sanders, Lenka, Portugal. The Man ft. Cherry Glazerr, Sochi Krausse, and Todd Barriage Spotify playlist here
Jun 20, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House
Classic Kiwi Greta James (@poppythreadspopup) returns to discuss a Kiwi classic: "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House. We find out what Alex's least favourite country is, what feather dusters look like, and whether or not a hole in the roof of your car is a good thing! Covers by: Sarah Black, Hayden Tee and the Generation WhY? Singers, Stanryck, Susan Boyle, LOLO, ISLAND, and Peter Stampfel Spotify playlist here Visit Poppy Threads on the corner of Robson St & Denman St in Vancouver, BC, Canada this summer! Follow Poppy Threads on Instagram @poppythreadspopup Follow Poppy Threads on Facebook here
Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
Big wheel keep on turning, Cover Me keep talking about song's loosely related to the Vietnam War. That's right, it's the Creedence Clearwater / Tina Turner classic, "Proud Mary" this week! Covers by: Voices of East Harlem, Athenians of Toronto, Tina Turner, Bo Katzman Chor, Chimène Badi, Deanne Manley Spotify Playlist here
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Crazy On You - Heart
Is Heart a Canadian band? What day of the week is the best to be born on? Did Alex's cousin record a weird music video in the early 2000s? Find out the answers to all these questions and more as we talk "Crazy On You" by Heart! Covers by: The Lovemongers, Wednesday's Child, Blitzen Trapper, The Decemberists, DIAMANTE, Neil Hamburger Spotify playlist here YouTube playlist here
May 30, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Unmarketable Mayhem concludes with one of the dumbest names from one of the biggest rock bands in history: "Black Dog" by Led Zeppelin! We talk all about animals, the blues, post-nut clarity and more! Covers by: Issa, Keith Emerson, Lana Rebel, Maya Beier, Steve 'n' Seagulls, Vanessa Fernandez Spotify playlist here
May 23, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
We're already catching a lot of heat for talking about "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol this week for Unmarketable Mayhem, but that won't stop us! Yes, they say the line in the song! No, it's not an obvious title for the song! Covers by: Holly Lang, Kate Ceberano, Curved Air, Sleeping At Last, Tommy Profitt and Fleurie, Ryan Waters Band Spotify playlist here
May 16, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
Young Turks - Rod Stewart
Unmarketable Mayhem continues with Rod Stewart's 1981, "Young Turks"! Listen in to hear all about young love, black diamonds, and what it really means to drive a pickup truck! Covers by: Sexton Blake, Pieter Embrechts & The New Radio Kings, Tony Halchak, Moonlight Desires, Rude Boy George, Misty Miller Spotify playlist here
May 9, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
We take a break from Unmarketable May(hem) to talk with returning guest, Will Gill, about another 1998 power ballad made for a film! That's right, it's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. Stick around to the end for a special bonus segment, "As We Always Say...," made by Will Gill! It's very exciting! Covers by: Mark Chesnutt, New Found Glory, The Lounge-O-Leers, Griswolds, Lee Francis Spotify playlist here
May 2, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
We don't want the world to see us, but we do want the world to listen to this episode about the Goo Goo Doll's questionably named hit, "Iris'! Covers by: New Found Glory, Iron Horse and Pickin' On, Boyz II Men, Tangerine Dream, Leona Lewis, Christopher Dallo Spotify playlist here
Apr 25, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
Baba O’Riley - The Who
Out here on Cover Me we....farm for our meals? Find out all about farming, fighting, the failed Lifehouse Project, and more as we talk about The Who's greatest hit, "Baba O'Riley" this week! Covers by: The Picketts, Those Darn Accordions, Waco Brothers, Blue Man Group, Richard McGraw Spotify playlist here
Apr 18, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Dancing On My Own - Robyn
Ruby Swan returns to Cover Me to chat with us about Robyn's club banger, "Dancing On My Own"! Covers by: Electric Boys, Calum Scott, Elmquist/Kallerdahl Kombo, Cimorelli, Robyn Adele Anderson, The Regrettes Spotify playlist here Follow Ruby Swan on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, and wherever else you can find her on the internet!
Apr 11, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners
Is Dexys Midnight Runners international hit, "Come On Eileen" more "Born to Run" or "Born to Cum"? If that doesn't make you want to listen to this episode then I don't know what will. Covers by: Save Ferris, Novel Vague, Sunshine's, Lou Bega, The Venetia Fair, Urselle Spotify playlist here
Apr 4, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Search and Destroy - The Stooges
Ever wonder what Iggy Pop full name is? Or what Morrisey's favourite album? Or if the movie Sucker Punch is any good? All these questions and more are addressed, if not actually answered, on this week's episode about "Search and Destroy" by The Stooges! Covers by: Jared Louche and The Aliens, Corn Doggy Dog And The Half Pound, Sofia, Skunk Annie, Ministry, Florence + The Machine Spotify playlist here
Mar 28, 2023 · 1 hr 19 min
Let’s Groove - Earth, Wind & Fire
Let this podcast set in your shoes! Or your ears! Or where you like podcasts to set in. We're set to talk about "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind & Fire this week! Covers by: CDB, Cris Delanno, Cartoon Johnny, Billy Crawford, Mary Nelson, The Lost Fingers ft. Robin Nolan Spotify playlist here
Mar 21, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min
Heart Full of Soul - The Yardbirds
This week, we've got an episode full of covers of "Heart Full of Soul" by The Yardbirds! Covers by: Els Draco, The Johnny Mann Singers, Chris Isaak, Rush, Peter Pan Speedrock, The Rockats, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens Spotify playlist here
Mar 14, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Eight Miles High - The Byrds
Smoke a joint, hop on a plane, and listen to us talk about The Byrds' psychedelic hit, "Eight Miles High" this week on Cover Me! Covers by: Roxy Music, Hüsker Dü, 3, Dave Cloud and The Gospel of Power, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Skydiggers Spotify playlist here
Mar 7, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Cover Me Concerts - Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Seattle
On February 27, 2023, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band played a sold out show at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. We take a break from our regular episode format to talk about that show in depth! Standard episodes return next week!
Feb 28, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
I’m Not in Love - 10cc
In classic Lover Me fashion, Alex flips the theme on its head by getting us to discuss "I'm Not in Love" by 10cc! Covers by: Dee Dee Sharp, Will To Power, Fausto Papetti, Olive, Bonnie Tyler Spotify playlist here