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The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans

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The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans

The Age Old Question is an insightful and hilarious podcast for the music fan who has ever debated music's unanswerables. Each episode tackles another debate in music fandom ("Is D Minor the saddest of all keys?" "Why do people hate the Eagles?"...). Rich Price and Clint Bierman host and call on friends and experts to help settle them once and for all. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Recent Episodes of The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans


What Is The Greatest Reference To Another Band?

What Is The Greatest Reference To Another Band?

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs that celebrate other bands - the greatest references that one band or artist makes to another band or artist. Sometimes it's a tribute and act of reverence...sometimes it's a diss and a slam. Bands and artists discussed in this episode include Bruce Springsteen, Wheatus, David Bowie, Phish, Van Morrison, Eminem, Will Smith, Bob Dylan and more.


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Episode 84 11 June 2024 39m and 7s


What Is The Greatest Driving Song?

What Is The Greatest Driving Song?

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest songs to drive to. But, of course, it's highly dependent on what type of driving. Clint walks through the critical driving scenarios (e.g. driving after a breakup, driving in the morning up to the ski mountain, white-knuckle driving at night...). Artists discussed in this episode include Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Beck, Sting, Pearl Jam, U2, Lindsay Buckingham, Paul Simon, Green Day, Dr Dre and more.


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Episode 83 24 May 2024 37m and 24s


Who Is The Greatest Singing Drummer?

Who Is The Greatest Singing Drummer?

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the great singing drummers - the multi-tasking geniuses that held down the groove and sang lead vocal. As Levon said, "normally singing is a full-time job, and drumming is a full-time job." He and a handful of others did it so well they'll be remembered always. With special guests Jeff Symonds and Will Evans.


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Episode 82 9 May 2024 52m and 55s


What Is The Best Self-Reference By A Band?

What Is The Best Self-Reference By A Band?

In this episode, Rich and Clint celebrate the songs where the bands or artists give themselves a shout-out. Special phone-in guests include Brian Chartrand (of The Sweet Remains) and Jeff Symonds. Artists celebrates this week include The Monkees, The Beastie Boys, NWA, Eminem, Survivor, Steely Dan, The Who, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Beatles and more.


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Episode 81 18 April 2024 57m and 42s


What Is The Greatest Number About Numbers?

What Is The Greatest Number About Numbers?

This week, Rich and Clint explore the great "numbers about numbers," the songs with numbers in the their titles. It turns out, numbers have inspired some of the greatest songs in music history, but what's the greatest of them all? Special guest this week is Chris Baron, lead singer and writer in the Spin Doctors. Chris talks about their big hit "Two Princes" and shares some stories of their rise to fame following the release of Pocket Full of Kryptonite (including their 1992 appearance on Saturday Night Live). The other bands and artists discussed in this episode include Nena, Tommy...

Episode 80 4 April 2024 1h, 3m and 17s


What Is The Greatest Bond Theme of All-Time?

What Is The Greatest Bond Theme of All-Time?

In this episode, Rich and Clint go deep on the world of James Bond themes. There have been 25 "official" James Bond films, and each one features an iconic opening credits theme. Through the years, the Bond theme is a time capsule of its time, featuring a band or artist of its era, from Shirley Bassey and Tom Jones of the 60s, Paul McCartney and Carly Simon of the 70s, Duran Duran in the 80s, Madonna and Tina Turner/U2 in the 90s, and artists like Adele, Jack White, Sam Smith and Billie Eilish in the 21st Century. Buckle up...

Episode 79 19 March 2024 53m and 44s


What Is The Most Profound Lyric Of All-Time (Part 2)?

What Is The Most Profound Lyric Of All-Time (Part 2)?

This week, Rich and Clint return to "most profound lyrics," with some great suggestions from listeners and regular guests, including Kelli O'Hara (currently starring on Broadway in Days Of Wine & Roses), Will Evans, Josh Panda, Jack Gauthier, Rian Alfiero and many more. The episode explores examples of lyrics that somehow distill the human experience down to a simple phrase. Artists discussed include The Rolling Stones, They Might Be Giants, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Kris Kristofferson, Harry Chapin, Dave Matthews, Dawes, The Police, Phish, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Ray Lamontagne, Rush, Steely Dan and more.

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Episode 78 5 March 2024 50m and 47s


What Is The Most Profound Lyric Of All-Time?

What Is The Most Profound Lyric Of All-Time?

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the most profound lyrics of all-time. Every so often, an artist distills the entire human experience down to a single line or phrase in a way that is so moving or surprising it stops you in your tracks. Artists discussed today include The Rolling Stones, Greg Brown, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Crosby Stills & Nash, John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, The Coug, Tom Petty, Lake Street Dive, Bob Marley, David Bowie and Queen and more.


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Episode 77 20 February 2024 37m and 12s


What Is The Greatest Children's Album of All-Time?

What Is The Greatest Children's Album of All-Time?

In this episode, Rich and Clint discuss the greatest music for kids - which, by the way, is often music that wasn't made for kids at all. Listeners won't be surprised to hear some stories about The Beatles, but also Ziggy Marley, Jerry Garcia, Johnny Cash, Jack Johnson, Vince Guaraldi and more.


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Episode 76 6 February 2024 52m and 56s


What Song Has The Best Closing Lines In Music History?

What Song Has The Best Closing Lines In Music History?

In this episode, Rich and Clint follow up their Dec 2020 episode ("Best Opening Lines" episode) by discussing the greatest CLOSING lines in music history. Which song has the most impactful, surprising, meaningful, evocative closing lyric of all-time? The guys discuss Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, Tenacious D, Eminem, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, The Kinks, The Grift, Bruce Springsteen, Queen, The Eagles...yes, The Beatles and many more.


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Episode 75 7 January 2024 48m and 8s

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