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Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast

Michael Grosvenor & Jack Firneno
Billy Joel
Madison Square Garden
River Of Dreams
Piano Man
Glass Houses
The Stranger
Metallica
Covers
Streetlife Serenade
Turn the Lights Back On
Nostalgia
The Hassles
Storm Front
Live From Long Island
The Entertainer
Lords Of 52nd Street
Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 Songs
Home Run Productions
Nylon Curtain
Vinyl Records

Join lifelong Billy Joel fans, Michael and Jack, as they take deep dives in to Billy’s history, songs, albums, tours, band members, and more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts,

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Recent Guests

Ben David Grabinski
Filmmaker (Mike and Nick and Alice)
Filmmaker
Episode: EP 164 - Billy Joel Songs In Feature Films
Richie Cannata
Musician, Billy Joel Band alumnus
Billy Joel Band
Episode: EP 163 - Inside Our Favorite Billy Joel Lyrics
Matt Nathanson
Singer-songwriter
Musician
Episode: EP 163 - Inside Our Favorite Billy Joel Lyrics
Scott James
Assistant engineer on An Innocent Man
A&R Studios / Chelsea sessions
Episode: EP 160 - Behind The Board with "An Innocent Man" Assistant Engineer Scott James (Part 1)
Tom Hnatow
Producer, engineer and musician from Lexington, Kentucky
Freelance/Producer
Episode: EP 159 - Concert Classics: Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY (December 11, 1977)
Jesse Jackson
Host of Set Lusting Bruce, a Bruce Springsteen fan podcast.
Episode: EP 156 - Peer Review: Springsteen & Billy Joel
Jim Cullen
Cultural historian and author.
Episode: EP 156 - Peer Review: Springsteen & Billy Joel
Liberty DeVito
Drummer known for his work with Billy Joel
Episode: EP 154 - 2025 Odds & Ends + Year In Review
John Jackson
Director of the Billy Joel Archive
Episode: EP 154 - 2025 Odds & Ends + Year In Review

Hosts

Michael Grosvenor
Co-host of the show, frequently researching Billy Joel history and guiding conversations with a knowledge-first approach.
Jack Firneno
Co-host who brings interpretive framing and narrative storytelling to the discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • Love these guys

    First found this podcast as I was getting ready to go to NYC to see Billy at MSG. They are informative and funny. If you’re a Billy fan, you need to add this to your playlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tigerfansga
    United States4 months ago
  • I love Billy Joel

    I love the podcast / your voice is so relaxing to listen to and I love the conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy Joel 123
    United States5 months ago
  • A must for Billy fans

    Wow. Their knowledge, their research, their proximity to all things Billy and their ability to interview nearly everyone in the Billyverse is amazing and enlightening. They have so much information I cannot listen to more than Episode at a time, and sometimes I have to break them up into micro listening sessions. SO MUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION!!! This pod is not for the casual fan, this pod is for the Super Fan. ENJOY!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marcie Centers
    United States9 months ago
  • Great for new and knowledgeable fans!!

    Such a great range of topics, fun “themed” episodes, and very well put together. It’s been great listening to this podcast evolve throughout the 5 or so years I’ve been listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshiegamer
    United Statesa year ago
  • An always interesting and informative conversation between huge Billy Joel fans who know their stuff. Love it!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jon Matthews
    2 years ago

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Engaging deep dives loved by serious Billy Joel fans.
Established guests and strong banter make episodes feel immersive and authoritative.
High-quality production and thorough research appreciated by listeners.

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EP 161 - Behind The Board with "An Innocent Man" Assistant Engineer Scott James (Part 2)
Q: What was the role of Scott James on An Innocent Man and what was it like to work with Phil Ramone and Jim Boyer?
Scott describes his duties as an assistant engineer, the collaborative dynamic with Phil Ramone and Jim Boyer, and how the team balanced leadership and experimentation to achieve the album's textured, punch-driven sound.
EP 159 - Concert Classics: Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY (December 11, 1977)
Q: How did Tom Hnatow approach the concert from a production perspective?
Tom emphasized the live-sound dynamics, such as how the Moog/synth textures were used to punch through the arena and how the band navigated the balance between the new material and established hits, with a focus on the interplay between piano and synth.
EP 159 - Concert Classics: Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, NY (December 11, 1977)
Q: What made this Nassau Coliseum show stand out in the Stranger Tour?
It showcased how Billy Joel's live band began blending arena-scale arrangements with tighter, more orchestrated passages, while still allowing room for jazz-influenced improvisation, especially in Liberty DeVitto's drumming and Rich Cannata's sax/organ textures.
EP 146 - Behind Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part 4 (with Music Mixer Brad Leigh)
Q: Thank you for joining us once again. When were you first approached about the documentary?
I was approached about it very early on, I think it was about three years ago.
EP 142 - In Conversation with Jon Small (Longtime Billy Joel collaborator)
Q: How has filming changed with the different medium choices between film, video, and digital?
Film was always the better way to do it, only because it looks better. I never really shot video, I only shot one, actually my first three were in video.

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Two long-running hosts dive deep into Billy Joel's history, songs, albums, tours, and the people around him. Each episode blends rigorous research with personal anecdotes, covering lyric analysis, studio lore, live performances, archival material, and occasional guest perspectives from engineers, archivists, and collaborators. The show consistently highlights lesser-known stories, technical details, and the evolving Billy Joel ecosystem, making it a go-to for serious fans and industry listeners alike. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on authenticity and original interviews that connect fans with behind-the-scenes voices from the Joel world, including engineers, band members, and archivists.

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Recent guests on Glass Houses include:

1. Ben David Grabinski
2. Richie Cannata
3. Matt Nathanson
4. Scott James
5. Tom Hnatow
6. Jesse Jackson
7. Jim Cullen
8. Liberty DeVito

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