A podcast where musicians and music scene folks make playlists of songs they want to share then they tell us a bit about their picks!
Hosted by Beth P, each episode includes a 15-song playlist made by the guest and a short interview with the guest about their playlist. Then the interview is added to the playlist as the first track and the entire playlist is posted on Spotify.
Find the interviews and playlists on Spotify and the interviews and playlist track listings on Apple Music at For the Sake of the Song Podcast. Or just follow the podcast on Instagram @sakeofsongpodcast for all the links!
Ella Williams has been making heartfelt indie music as Squirrel Flower for over a decade, and we have recently been blessed with her sixth full-length album, Say A Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going, released on Polyvinyl in August 2026. Pitchfork, in reviewing the album, said that Ella proves herself as “one of indie rock’s greatest travel writers,” and Paste Magazine said the album “never stays in one place for long” and dips into an array of styles including shoegaze, 80s slow jams, and ramshackle rock anthems. Squirrel Flower is on tour now with a full band in support of the new album, so make sure to check them out wherever you can!
Playlist Track Listing:
“Taylor and Rhonda” by Frank Hurricane
“I’m Clean Now” by Grouper
“Rocket” by Babehoven
“Forget That I” by Mal Devisa
“My Valuable Hunting Knife by Guided By Voices
“Every Day is Another” by Good Flying Birds
“Life Is” by Jessica Pratt
“Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye” by Leonard Cohen
“El Galatzò” by Lucretia Dalt
“Journey In Satchidananda” by Alice Coltrane
“Until Tomorrow” by Renee Reed
“Ghost” by Joanne Robertson
“On Our Own Time” by Winston Hightower
“King of Marvin Gardens” by 2nd Grade
“I dont know much about luv” by Nyxy Nyx
For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers
23 Feb 2026
Bobby Stevens
Bobby Stevens is a singer/songwriter and guitar player in St. Louis who writes self-described “tender tunes” but whom I would describe as kindred spirits with John Prine , Bruce Springsteen, and the podcast’s namesake, Mr. Townes Van Zandt. When Bobby’s not around town singing and playing guitar, you can also find him co-hosting the beloved poetry open mic with his partner, Kyle, at The Heavy Anchor the last Wednesday of every month, creating what has become such a special space in the St. Louis poetry, art, and music communities.
Playlist Track Listing:
Playlist Track Listing:
Burnout” by Green Day
“Hiding Out In The Open” by Feist
“Politics of Free” by Woods
“Angel” by Sarah McLachlan
“My Favorite Picture of You” by Guy Clark
“X-Ray Style” by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros
“I Wish It Would Rain” by The Temptations
“Girls In Their Summer Clothes” by Bruce Springsteen
“Aside” by The Weakerthans
“The Way It Goes Sometimes” by Garrett T. Capps
“Old Note” by Lisa O’Neill
“That’s the Hurt” by Zack Kelley
“Girl With The Dirty Hair” by Adam Carroll
“The Grave & the Cradle in Bloom” by Andy Cook
“I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
For the Sake of the Song Intro/Outro Music: "Gun" by The Maness Brothers
9 Feb 2026
Skylar Townsend
Singer-songwriter Skylar Townsend discusses her debut album, "Hit the Ground Runnin'," and shares the playlist that inspires her musical style in this interview episode.
Who has been a guest on For the Sake of the Song
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Travis Dodds
FERGUSON
Julianna Riolino
Page Burkum
Jack Torrey
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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Quality
54
Social presence
91
YouTube
0
Engagement
51
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