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S07E01 - "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2

"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You...

Season 07  Episode 01  •   March 07, 2025

Season seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded.

S06 BONUS - Season Seven Announcement!

Season Seven Announcement!

Season 06  BONUS  •   February 21, 2025

Strong Songs Season Seven is now in early access!

S06 BONUS - A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations

A Bunch of Great Music Recommendations

Season 06  BONUS  •   January 31, 2025

A roundup of all the music recommendations Kirk made in between seasons.

S06 BONUS - Remembering Janis Stockhouse, The Great Band Director

Remembering Janis Stockhouse, The Great Band Director

Season 06  BONUS  •   January 03, 2025

A recast of Kirk's 2019 interview with his beloved high school band director Janis Stockhouse, who died unexpectedly last week. May she rest in peace, and swing forever.

S06 BONUS - Rediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn

Rediscovering Stevie Wonder, with Wesley Morris and Josh ...

Season 06  BONUS  •   October 04, 2024

Kirk talks with Wesley Morris and Josh Gwynn about the endless world of Stevie Wonder.

S06 BONUS - Stevie Wonder: Music of My Mind [The Wonder of Stevie]

Stevie Wonder: Music of My Mind [The Wonder of Stevie]

Season 06  BONUS  •   September 27, 2024

A cross-post of the first episode of "The Wonder of Stevie," a new podcast series from Higher Ground and Pineapple Street Studios.

S06 BONUS - Behind the Scenes of Strong Songs [Gig Gab]

Behind the Scenes of Strong Songs [Gig Gab]

Season 06  BONUS  •   September 13, 2024

Kirk went on Dave Hamilton's podcast "Gig Gab" to talk podcasting, music, and life.

S06 BONUS - Post-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music Recs

Post-Season Update, Summer Plans, & Some Music Recs

Season 06  BONUS  •   July 12, 2024

An update on what's next now that Season Six is complete, along with some book and music recommendations!

S06E10 - "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen

"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen

Season 06  Episode 10  •   June 28, 2024

Everybody's out on the run tonight, but there's no place left to hide.

S06E09 - Summer Synths, Fluteception, and "The Diablo Chord"

Summer Synths, Fluteception, and "The Diablo Chord"

Season 06  Episode 09  •   June 14, 2024

Kirk answers your musical questions, from "Summertime" synth tones to heavy metal saxophone.