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Aaron Raitiere has been compared to legends from John Prine to Shel Silverstein for his eccentric, anything-goes approach to songwriting. But the Kentucky native also knows his way around writing a hit: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, and Lady Gaga have all covered his songs. In t ...  Show more

Dolly Parton’s death on Aug. 25 at age 80 after a quiet battle with cancer resonated around the globe. But it was especially acute in Nashville, where she lived, launched her career, and died. In a special tribute episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, host Joseph Huda ...  Show more

Denny Carmassi (Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Heart, Whitesnake, Coverdale-Page, St. Paradise, and more) tells us about his incredible career behind a drum kit, as well as the rock standard he co-wrote.Derel St. Holmes tells us the story of Big People, one of the most talent-laden super ...  Show more

From playing tiny ballrooms to becoming the biggest stars on the planet, step into the stories of the greatest rock n roll legends that ever lived.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/risinggiantsnetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecas ...  Show more

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On The Gist, Joe Biden again. Then Mike speaks with Slate blogger Ben Mathis-Lilley about impeachment. And we end with an interview with Chris Molanphy, who is back to run through the nominees for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He and Mike talk about the new nominees, th ...  Show more