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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! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS The History of Jazz by Ted Gioia, 3rd edition -...

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.