Join 4 friends on their quest to find meaning in music! No genre, medium or topic is off the table as Alex Wilson, Dan Shipley, Joe Manktelow and Jonathan Tullett review, discuss and play games with anything and everything music related. New episode every fortnight. Contact: songsmartpod@gmail.com
Silence in the exam hall, please! Dan is ready to settle down in the hot seat and tackle a fiendish music quiz of Jonathan's creation focussing largely on the pop music and stars of their childhoods. Did Lady Gaga really describe a Katy Perry song as "outdated, childish and unhelpful"? Were Sia and Seth MacFarlane responsible for writing Shakira's quirky bop 'She Wolf'? How many members of Destiny's Child were there in total? Keep an eye on the clock and be sure to read each question twice - when time's up will you be able to say you did better than Dan? (Recorded September 2026 - before the P!nk / Macklemore / Ed Sheeran situation.)
23 Sept 2026
40 - Do Visuals Matter?
They say a picture paints a thousand words... Join Dan and Jonathan as they mull over whether or not the visual elements surrounding music ultimately offer anything of importance. Are music and film comparable mediums in terms of being hybrid audio-visual modes of expression? Which music video is so excellent Dan can't help but imagine it whenever he hears the song? To what extent do fashion and clothing choices impact an act's identity? From merch to artwork and videos to t-shirts, press play to embark upon an investigation into the role aesthetics play in the world of music. (Recorded August 2026.)
2 Sept 2026
39 - The Best Songs... Ever? 2
They greenlit the sequel! Dan and Jonathan return to share more of the songs they love most of all. What does Dan think 'Magnificent (She Says)''s opening line reveals about its hidden depths? How does 'Raspberry Beret' pull off happiness in a way Jonathan loves? Why does Dan credit Avenged Sevenfold with luring him down the path to prog metal? Join us for the full experience by listening along to our picks from this episode here: Song Smart Ep #39: The Best Songs... Ever? 2 - playlist by Song Smart | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52RzqS6MpfGO0p8i0E61nJ?fbclid=IwY2xjawUC_M5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7OMmjiy-EyQ0dRzWg4QrB--fRDkq7z2pFaXBZRXIeLbF0a1y_vg7AnHXYWRA_aem_Y4Te4J6eZrz1yzj4Mz9DuA). (Recorded July 2026.)
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
24 ratings
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