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Cover Me

Snake Porter
David Bowie
Bruce Springsteen
Shrek
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
Cover Versions
We Are the World
John Lennon
Born In the USA
Punk Rock
Safety Dance
Sloop John B
American Dream
Songwriting
All By Myself
Men Without Hats
Footloose
Macarena
Born To Run
Emotional Relationships

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original.

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Canadians rock, my man. And uh, Canadians...electronic music...my dude.

Cover by: Crystal Castles

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More like Alex Mildenberger 180.

Cover by: PUP

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Listen as we spin tales of what Canadian classrooms and playgrounds were like in 2004.

Covers by: Dick Brave and the Backbeats, Alixandrea Corvyn, Melodicka Bros, Halocene

Tidal playlist here

AUDIO WARNING:

Yeah I messed up Snake's vocals on this one too. Just pretend it was recorded over some piece of old world technology in Vienna or something.

Covers by: Michael Cavanaugh, Barbra Lica, Hannah Connolly, Humbird

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Recent Guests

Zach Micula
Drummer for PUP, guest on episode discussing AM 180 cover
PUP
Episode: A.M. 180 - Grandaddy
Alixandrea Corvyn
Gothic Rock Goddess featured as a cover artist in the discussion
Norwich-based artist
Episode: American Idiot - Green Day
Lilia Liu
Jazz/pop vocalist and artist behind Ocean Eyes cover
Lilia Liu (artist)
Episode: Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Stereo Dub
Jazz/Reggae-influenced duo behind Ocean Eyes cover
Stereo Dub
Episode: Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish
Jake McLeod
Enemy in general referenced in the show
Episode: Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head - Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BJ Thomas
Steve Rushton
Disney/TV soundtrack performer and contributor, discussed as a guest for Wizards of Waverly Place cover
Disney Channel / Wizards of Waverly Place
Episode: Strange Magic - Electric Light Orchestra
Jon Bell
Popular TikTok creator and co-host.
Noise Berry Games
Episode: Holding Out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler
Stephen Reynolds
Guest with insights on Smash Mouth and meme culture
Episode: All Star - Smash Mouth
Jesse Crossley
Returning guest
Episode: HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar

Hosts

The Snake
Host of the show who guides discussion and introduces topics; appears across many episodes.
Alex Mildenberger
Co-host; provides detailed musical analysis and participates in conversations about covers and arrangements.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Hey, I really like this show. Of course, I also make this show so I'm a slightly biased.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Snake
    4 years ago
  • Fun!

    Great job guys, love the ‘Heroes’ episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stern fan 89322
    United States6 years ago
  • TEN

    The artwork gave me nightmares. 10/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SerJonSnow
    Canada8 years ago

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Guests and covers are used to illustrate broader trends in music history and pop culture.
The hosts bring fun, nerdy energy that makes complex topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate the show's deep-dive musical analysis and cross-genre comparisons.

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Major Tom (Coming Home) - Peter Schilling.
Q: What's your history with this song?
I think I heard it from you.
Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd
Q: What do you think of the lyrics in 'Have a Cigar'?
The lyrics capture a disillusionment with the music industry, highlighting themes of insincerity and commercial exploitation.
Have a Cigar - Pink Floyd
Q: What is your favorite Pink Floyd song or album?
The thing is, the honest answer is I don't go back. I have not looked back on Pink Floyd in a long, long time, which is embarrassing because I have a lot of vinyl of theirs that I didn't purchase but I stole from other people.
Cover Movies - The Greatest Night in Pop
Q: Who would you have liked to see them interview?
Alex states he'd like to have seen Stevie Wonder, who would bring interesting insights.

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What is Cover Me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-focused show that pits original hits against the many covers they inspired, tracing how reinterpretations reshape meaning, mood, and cultural impact. Episodes typically weave musical analysis with storytelling, pop-culture anecdotes, and cross-genre comparisons, highlighting why certain covers outshine the originals, and occasionally debunking common myths about fame, production, and marketing in the cover world. The format often features spirited host banter, guest spotlights, and deep dives into historical context, video aesthetics, and the business side of covers, making it valuable for listeners who crave both technical critique and entertaining culture notes.

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1. Zach Micula
2. Alixandrea Corvyn
3. Lilia Liu
4. Stereo Dub
5. Jake McLeod
6. Steve Rushton
7. Jon Bell
8. Stephen Reynolds

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