SONIC IMPACT
SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artist/ music who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are revealing, insightful, and emotional, as guests relive the key moments that inspired them to pursue their dreams, help them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their musical inspiration. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is the podcast that allows artists the chance to talk about their music, their careers and the person who most influenced them and all of us.
Episodes
May 1, 2025 • 76 mins
Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and songs that lead to the formation of one of the most enduring bands of the last 15 years with hits like Lost In My Mind, All We Ever Knew, Rivers and Roads, Missed Connection and countless others.
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July 2, 2024 • 46 mins
Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monahan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By," "Marry Me," "Drops of Jupiter" and climbs the heights of rock stardom. Years later P...
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April 5, 2024 • 67 mins
This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with "sudden" massive success. And despite reaching the heights of rock stardom, the iconic rock duo from Ohio have stayed true to their raw root...
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March 8, 2024 • 66 mins
Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded House. But it was the early influence of the Beatles that can be heard throughout Finn's masterful catalogue, with classics like Message To ...
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October 3, 2023 • 60 mins
"Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a lifetime dream of pop stardom.
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September 28, 2023 • 53 mins
Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube’s music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the respect and friendship of his musical hero, Ice Cube. Passionate, honest, and hilarious, Killer Mike takes us on an unforgettable journey ...
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September 17, 2023 • 56 mins
In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and launching countless artists. Nearly 40 years later, Guccione Jr. delves back into the early days of SPIN and the important role he and SPIN p...
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March 10, 2023 • 69 mins
In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage.
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February 8, 2023 • 58 mins
A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career.
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December 29, 2022 • 45 mins
Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley.
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December 8, 2022 • 58 mins
In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever.
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November 9, 2022 • 42 mins
Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores.
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August 11, 2022 • 34 mins
A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career.
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August 4, 2022 • 33 mins
Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run inspires a fifteen year old boy to escape his small town. As an adult, The Boss' music helps him get through the key moments of his life.
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July 29, 2022 • 31 mins
Discovering Dolly Parton and her feminist anthem “9 To 5,” a young woman is inspired to pursue her dreams of working in the music business. She later realizes her mother and her musical idol have a spiritual connection,
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July 22, 2022 • 35 mins
A young rock guitarist who grows up worshipping Eddie Van Halen, years later gets to spend a "lost weekend" in Cabo with his guitar hero and the rest of the band. The highlight of the weekend is seeing his Eddie perform up close in a tiny Mexican club.
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July 16, 2022 • 34 mins
A college student gets the opportunity of a lifetime when we scores a surprise job working alongside his musical heroes- U2- on the concert film Rattle and Hum. The emotional experience helps him ease the pain of his mother's serious illness.
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July 7, 2022 • 38 mins
An middle schooler performs as Boy George in an 80s Lip Sync contest. 30 years later, he gets to personally thank the singer for inspiring him to become his true self.
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July 1, 2022 • 35 mins
When a teenage girl discovers a new alternative rocker named Elvis Costello, she is inspired to pursue her musical dreams. She goes on to become a top Boston DJ, which leads to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with her music hero.
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June 24, 2022 • 32 mins
A 15-year-old boy travels to Jamaica with his single mom for a benefit concert, where an unknown local reggae artist named Bob Marley changes the trajectory of his life and career.
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