If You’re an Old Soul

Sookie Sookie Now: Matt Iseman, comedian and host of ”American Ninja Warrior,” is not talking about ”the linens”

We welcome comedian and "American Ninja Warrior" host Matt Iseman (11:00) to discuss topics such as: favorite stand-up comics, hosting "American Ninja Warrior" in a pandemic, covering the Olympics in Tokyo, comically-low moments during 2020, and the catchiest one-hit wonders from the 1970s. Naturally, the last one leads to a sing-a-long. On a serious note, Danny and Matt also take a moment to share their cancer journeys. If you any have comments, questions, ideas, celebrity impressions or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com

 

Also, one editor's note: The Steppenwolf single, "Sookie Sookie" is a cover of a song by Don Covay, which he co-wrote. This will all make sense in a second. 

Special Episode: The September 11 attacks, and the Wilco album that eerily sounded like it predicted them

As we remember the September 11 attacks on their 20th anniversary, Danny welcomes "Quartz" writer Scott Nover to discuss an album, by Wilco, that is surprisingly linked to them. The record was actually made prior to the tragic events, but, somehow, its lyrics, mood and artwork appear like they were created directly in response. Since emerging as the band's most acclaimed and popular LP, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" now represents a keyhole to a time when America needed artistic translation of a day that turned its "orbit around." 

Hertz Donut: Celebrating Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, with Stuart Berman

Few bands have more legendary recording, touring and partying stories than what some consider the greatest rock group ever, the Rolling Stones. Now, imagine being the guy who served as the drummer across six decades, while also being the old soul who opted to stay in his hotel room and sketch in his diary instead of attending the most fabled festivities of music lore. Charlie Watts, who passed away at the age of 80 last week, was a unique pillar for Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, cementing himself as the backbone and resident adult for a group often plagued by its indulgence. Then again, he did once punch Jagger in the face (we'll get to that). Joining us to celebrate one of music's most iconic drummers is writer Stuart Berman, who has been a contributor for "Pitchfork" since 2006. If you any have comments, questions, ideas, celebrity impressions or personal misheard-lyric stories, you can send them to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com

Dewdropper: Lyrics we all get wrong, and the history behind them

What are the words to that opera part of "Bohemian Rhapsody?" Did Manfred Mann really leave a female hygiene product rolled up in the middle of the night? Did Jimi Hendrix actually pardon you, so he could smooch a man? Danny and Speedy dig into some of the most famous commonly-misconstrued lyrics in music history, and, more importantly, they read their favorite  submissions from you. Got some of your own? Send your misheard lyrics to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com

In The Ketchup: Charles Manson wrote a Beach Boys song, and other people who tried music

Many know about Charles Manson and the horrible crimes his cult committed, but most aren't aware that a lot of his animosity stemmed from a failed music career. Well, it wasn't a total failure, since the Beach Boys actually used one of his songs. Danny and Speedy take a quick dive into the backstory of this notorious cult leader's Hollywood pursuits, and the famous people along the way whom he encountered. Plus, get ready for samples from the best and worst attempts by famous people to start a music career, including: Christopher Lee, Joe Pesci, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Pattinson, Audrey Hepburn, Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, and, of course, William Shatner. 

Pang Wangle: The Best and Worst Bob Dylan covers

From Jimi Hendrix to Adele to William Shatner, artists have covered Bob Dylan's extensive catalog for decades. And, for whatever reason, Danny and Speedy have been taking inventory of these renditions, like it was their Olympics. Which holds up the best? Which is the most surprisingly good? Can any of them be better than Jimi Hendrix's "All Along the Watchtower?" Danny and Speedy seem to disagree on that one. The Old Phrase of the Day: Pang Wangle. You can send us your comments, feedback, topic ideas and celebrity impressions to IfYoureAnOldSoul@gmail.com or @DannyNewTV on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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