Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more. Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday. Every Wednesday a "Coolest Conversation" from the past is posted too.

Episodes

35: Adam Weiner: Coolest Conversation 5/7/26

May 7, 2026 • 29 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest today is Adam Weiner, aka Low Cut Connie! "Oh Yeah" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Adam Weiner for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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34: Rival Sons: Coolest Conversation 5/6/26

May 6, 2026 • 52 mins
This week's episode is a very special Coolest Conversation- It was filmed in front of a live audience on The Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2026, and features an acoustic set by The Rival Sons! Join the Mighty Manfred, The Rival Sons, and the live audience for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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33: Erniz Lundqvist: Coolest Conversation 4/28/26

April 28, 2026 • 26 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Erniz from Stupidity!  "Carolina" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Erniz and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26

April 20, 2026 • 31 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is our founder, Stevie Van Zandt. At the 2025 American Music Honors, Stevie and Smokey Robinson teamed up for a rendition of "Tears of a Clown", which was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Stevie for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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31: Rocket Queen: Coolest Conversation 3/24/26

March 24, 2026 • 24 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Rocket Queen of The Cocktail Slippers! "Joyride" is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Rocket Queen for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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30: Ryan Hamilton: Coolest Conversation 3/2/26

March 2, 2026 • 28 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ryan Hamilton! "The Come to Jesus Moment" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Ryan Hamilton for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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29: Donnie Vie: Coolest Conversation 2/25/26

February 26, 2026 • 35 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest today is Donnie Vie! His new single "Plain Jane" is out now on Wicked Cool Records and was a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join the Mighty Manfred and Donnie Vie for today's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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28: Matheus Khouri: Coolest Conversation 2/26/26

February 26, 2026 • 26 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Matheus Khouri of Banda AL9! "She Can Do It All" was a recent Coolest Song in the World in Little Steven's Underground Garage and will be on their upcoming album "Hey! We're Banda AL9" on Wicked Cool Records. Join The Mighty Manfred and Matheus for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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27: Robin Zander: Coolest Conversation 2/16/26

February 16, 2026 • 33 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is none other than Robin Zander! "Dancing with the Band" by Cheap Trick was a recent Coolest Song in the World in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Join The Mighty Manfred and Robin Zander for this Week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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26: Dion: Coolest Conversation 2/3/26

February 3, 2026 • 50 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dion! "In a Heartbeat of Time" from Dion's recent album "Rock and Roll Philosopher" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Dion for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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25: Kurt Baker: Coolest Conversation 1/21/26

January 21, 2026 • 29 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is the reigning Prince of Power Pop- Kurt Baker! "Undertow Afterglow" (out NOW on Wicked Cool Records) was our Coolest Song in the World last week! Join Kurt Baker and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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24: Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26

January 21, 2026 • 35 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke! "Run With the Pack" from Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, which coincided with Bad Company's recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Charlie Starr and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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23: Michael Monroe: Coolest Conversation 1/13/26

January 13, 2026 • 28 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Michael Monroe! "Rockin' Horse" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Michael Monroe and The Mighty Manfred for this episode of Coolest Conversations, presented by Hard Rock
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22: Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 1/8/26

January 8, 2026 • 25 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Andy Babiuk! The Chesterfield Kings' version of "White Christmas" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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21: Bobby Mahoney: Coolest Conversation 1/7/26

January 8, 2026 • 23 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Bobby Mahoney! Bobby's single "Smoke and Drive" is out now on Wicked Cool Records. Join the Mighty Manfred and Bobby Mahoney for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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20: Sal Baglio: Coolest Conversation 12/29/25

December 29, 2025 • 25 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Sal Baglio of The Peppermint Kicks! "Little Doll (Piccola Pupa)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Sal Baglio for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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19: Tuk Smith: Coolest Conversation 12/12/25

December 12, 2025 • 42 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Tuk Smith! "Troubled Paradise" by Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join The Mighty Manfred and Tuk Smith for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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18: Butch Walker: Coolest Conversation 12/8/25

December 12, 2025 • 34 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Butch Walker! "I Melt With You" by The Marvelous 3 is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Butch Walker for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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17: Slim Jim Phantom: Coolest Conversation 12/2/25

December 2, 2025 • 63 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Slim Jim Phantom, host of Slim Jim's Rockabilly Rave-up on LSUG, and member of the Stray Cats! "Teenage Heaven" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Slim Jim Phantom for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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16: Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 11/24/25

November 24, 2025 • 33 mins
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin! "All The Love (Money Can Buy)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
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