SONIC IMPACT

SONIC IMPACT

SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artists and 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. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

Episodes

Joe Killian, founder and executive producer of the iconic Central Park SummerStage Concert Series celebrates its 40th Anniversary.

July 9, 2026 • 55 mins
Two-time Emmy-winning executive Joe Killian joins Sonic Impact to explore his transformative career in the music and entertainment industry. The episode delves deep into Killian's journey, from his roots in the vibrant Detroit music scene to becoming a pivotal figure in New York City's cultural landscape.. The centerpiece of the conversation is the 40th anniversary of Central Park SummerStage, a free concert series Killian founded...
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NY Artist Nectarine Girl: On The Cusp of Breakout Success

July 1, 2026 • 43 mins
24 Year Old Nectarine Girl joins Sonic Impact for a deeply personal conversation about growing up as an artistic outsider in Brookline, Mass, and finding her way to music through unconventional inspirations. She shared how an "Adventure Time" cartoon character and Disney pop stars like Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato first pushed her toward singing, songwriting, and self-production. The conversation explores the emotional core of he...
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How DJ Harrison's career blew up when his hit song, "All The Things She Said," from breakout hockey show 'Heated Rivalry' went viral.

June 12, 2026 • 58 mins
Producer/ DJ Harrison joins the show to talk about his journey from UK pub kid to global artist, and how the hit show "Heated Rivalry" turned “All the Things She Said” into a viral and a career-changing breakout moment.  Harrison talks about the long road behind his breakout moment, sharing how he grew up above pubs in England, absorbed music from an early age, and eventually moved from singer-songwriter roots into...
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Don Barnes- 38 Special

May 22, 2026 • 69 mins
38 Special front man, Don Barnes, takes us on a journey through his remarkable life and career, from the roots of Southern rock to the height of arena-rock fame. Don opens up about the deep family connection between 38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd, through his bandmate Donnie Van Zant, younger brother of legendary Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant. Don reflects on the heartbreaking impact of Skynyrd's devastating plane crash that took...
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Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz

May 13, 2026 • 65 mins
Buffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz reflects on the musical path that took him from Long Island kid with a Fisher-Price record player to frontman of Buffalo Tom and best selling author of books about The Rolling Stones and The Cars.A major thread of the conversation was influence: the Cars, R.E.M.the Replacements and the rich Boston/Amherst scene of the 1980s all helped shape Buffalo Tom. He also unpacks the origins of key Buffalo T...
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Greg Richling - Wallflowers Bassist and Film Producer

January 12, 2026 • 63 mins
Richling traces his passion for music and film back to his 80s LA childhood listening to the sounds of KROQ and MTV, where he was inspired by British New Wave artists like The Cure, Human League, Echo and The Bunnymen. But it was Richling’s high school musical bond with friend Jacob Dylan that lead him to a 20 year run as a member of the Grammy winning group, The Wallflowers.  Winning Grammys and touring the world with...
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Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)

December 14, 2025 • 77 mins
In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming the powerhouse frontman for Jefferson Starship and later Starship. He shares stories from his early days in the Georgia rock and soul scene, the unexpected breakout success of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” and how that moment launc...
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Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'

November 21, 2025 • 65 mins
What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band operating from the shadows? On this episode of Sonic Impact, we pull back the curtain on the greatest musical magic trick of the 20th century with filmmaker Denny Tedesco. We are diving deep into the legacy of his father, the legendary Tommy Tedesco,...
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Lzzy Hale of Halestorm - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

November 10, 2025 • 68 mins
On this episode Lzzy Hale of Halestorm sits down for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal event of the year—the final Black Sabbath tribute—where rock gods gathered, and she stood as the only female performer invited to honor Ozzy Osbourne. What's the real story behind her name's secret connection to the Prince of Darkness himself? Lzz...
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Bill Appleberry - Producer / Mixer - Wallflowers, Stone Temple Pilots, The Voice

October 24, 2025 • 50 mins
On this episode of Sonic Impact, we're pulling back the curtain with our good friend and an absolute legend behind the glass, the incredible Bill Appleberry. Ever wonder what happens when you're working late at the iconic A&M Studios and Paul McCartney casually walks in asking to play the piano for a bit? Bill was there. We get into the jaw-dropping, full-circle story of how winning tickets to see The Eagles at age 12&mdash...
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Kevin Martin of Candlebox

September 16, 2025 • 90 mins
On this episode of Sonic Impact, we sit down with the voice of a generation, Kevin Martin, the iconic frontman of the multi-platinum Seattle rock band Candlebox. We unpack the raw, unfiltered story of a band that felt like an outsider in their own hometown, even as their debut album exploded across the globe. Kevin takes us on an incredible journey from his punk rock roots that gave his teenage anger a voice, to sharing a stage w...
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Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell/ Coldplay

May 1, 2025 • 74 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Train- Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin

July 2, 2024 • 38 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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The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records

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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Crowded House-Neil Finn/ The Beatles

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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LP / Jeff Buckley

October 3, 2023 • 58 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Killer Mike/ Ice Cube

September 28, 2023 • 51 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 jo...
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Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor

September 17, 2023 • 54 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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205: Rolling Stones / Rob Barnett

March 10, 2023 • 67 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne

February 8, 2023 • 56 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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