Skynyrd Reconsydyrd Podcast
Is it a championing of a misunderstood band, a meditation on growing up in the south, an exploration of race relations, a love letter to my Dad, or just a bunch of "Y"-filled jokes about a stupid rock band? Let’s find out, while I review every Lynyrd Skynyrd song, one episode at a time. Turn it up!
Episodes
February 13, 2024 • 46 mins
Artimus Pyle, legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer, joins us to discuss his new album, Gary Rossington's funeral, the day he recorded his first Skynyrd song, and what it was like working with Ronnie Van Zandt.
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February 2, 2024 • 42 mins
Carl, my friend since the 7th grade, joins us to discuss Skynyrd's New Year's Eve performance and to play a new music game that is actually not stupid. Also, a legal analysis of a classic Ronnie Rumbyle.
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January 10, 2024 • 40 mins
It's time to bid a fond farewell to the Simple Daughter. We discuss Skynyrd album covers and go out with a singalong to Dan Baird's Skynyrd adjacent "Dixie Beauxderaunt."
You'd have to be a jerk not to like this one.
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November 2, 2023 • 53 mins
In this bonus episode, special guest Scotty Casteel joins us to share stories about Ed King and Artimus Pyle and to give the inside scoop on working as a full time musician in the clubs of downtown Nashville. And of course, we discuss his great new album, Some Kind of Fool.
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October 18, 2023 • 24 mins
It's One More Time time. Learn the long history of a cool song. Also, the worst impressions you have ever heard. Guaranteed.
WARNING: In the one-act play, I mistakenly used Ed King as a character instead of Gary Rossington.
DOUBLE WARNING: There is a one-act play in this episode. It is not good.
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September 19, 2023 • 52 mins
In this bonus episode, special guest Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast joins us to discuss one of our very favorite Skynyrd songs. And it's not on the proper 5 albums! What could it be? Clue is in the title.
Also, we dig into Wilson Pickett, Duane Allman, The Cranberries, and Black Sabbath.
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August 24, 2023 • 45 mins
Oooooh, That Smell. Time to discuss That Smell.
This might be my least favorite Skynyrd song, so prepare to be offended.
Fortunately, special guest Terry Mathley joins us to give the opposing view.
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August 9, 2023 • 19 mins
We kick off the last album with a discussion of What's Your Name, the retirement of a favorite segment, and an inspiring tale of compromise.
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July 24, 2023 • 68 mins
Alan Paul is a prolific music writer, with two New York Times best sellers. We discuss his new book "BROTHERS AND SISTERS: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s."
Also, tons of great Skynyrd content and a great Black Crowes story.
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March 16, 2023 • 43 mins
The last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died. Let's talk about Gary Rossington and listen to some of his best moments. RIP Gary.
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April 4, 2022 • 30 mins
Let's come together to mourn the release of Johnny and Donnie Van Zant's new song, "Sweet Florida."
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June 18, 2021 • 58 mins
The great Mike Cooley from Drive by Truckers joins the show to discuss songwriting, Alabama, politics, and dogs. We even take a deep dive into a few of his songs. And, yes, there is some top notch Skynyrd talkyn'.
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November 7, 2020 • 23 mins
In this special episode, one of my all-time favorite listeners, the great Free Bird Yeller, shares his all-time favorite live version of Free Bird. Sit back, relax, and prepare for launch.
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October 21, 2020 • 30 mins
In this special episode, my dear old (simple?) friend Aaron joins me to discuss our least favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Also, our very first giveaway!
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October 7, 2020 • 60 mins
Country artist Zephaniah Ohora joins the podcast to discuss his amazing new album, Listening to the Music. We take a deep dive into Zephaniah's songs and chat about Neal Casal, releasing an album during a pandemic, and the Grateful Dead. Oh, and Skynyrd.
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September 15, 2020 • 35 mins
In this bonus episode we discuss T for Texas, from One More From the Road. Plus a heartwarming Ed King story and Steve Gaines entry to the band.
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July 29, 2020 • 28 mins
We wrap up Skynyrd's fourth album with a discussion of this Lynyrd Skynyrd ballad. Plus, the darkest tale in Skynyrd history.
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July 17, 2020 • 42 mins
Join us for the rest of my talk with the Simple Frynd. Delicious leftovers.
Topics include birthdays, Kid Rock (I know), and the current state of southern rock. Oh, and Skynyrd.
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July 8, 2020 • 22 mins
In this special episode, Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast takes over hosting duties to discuss one of Skynyrd's best songs.
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July 1, 2020 • 50 mins
The Simple Frynd joins us to discuss a lesser Skynyrd song, vacuuming dogs, and love. Plus, a brand new game: Ronnie or Dirt.
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