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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:
Hard Rock Cafe
Green Day
Asbury Park
The New Bardots
Christmas
Saviors
Raspberry Park
Auld Lang Syne
The Dollyrots
Beatles
Armageddon
Kevin Bow
Marvelous 3
Christmas Must Be Tonight
Ronnie and the Savoys
The Blips
Rob Cavallo
The Weeklings
Recovery
Spinal Stroke

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, Jo... more

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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

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

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. J... more

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 Cooles... more

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Ryan Hamilton
Texas-based singer-songwriter
Wicked Cool Records
Episode: 30: Ryan Hamilton: Coolest Conversation 3/2/26
Donnie Vie
Musician, singer, songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of Enough's Enough.
Wicked Cool Records
Episode: 29: Donnie Vie: Coolest Conversation 2/25/26
Matheus Khouri
Guitarist of Banda AL9
Banda AL9
Episode: 28: Matheus Khouri: Coolest Conversation 2/26/26
Robin Zander
Lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Cheap Trick, known for his vocal prowess and extensive career in rock music.
Cheap Trick
Episode: 27: Robin Zander: Coolest Conversation 2/16/26
Dion DiMucci
Legendary singer-songwriter whose career dates back to the first generation of rock and rollers
Episode: 26: Dion: Coolest Conversation 2/3/26
Charlie Starr
Guitarist, singer, and founding member of Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke
Episode: 24: Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26
Michael Monroe
Former lead singer of Hanoi Rocks and solo artist
Episode: 23: Michael Monroe: Coolest Conversation 1/13/26
Bobby Mahoney
New Jersey rocker known for his music with a nostalgic edge
Wicked Cool Records
Episode: 21: Bobby Mahoney: Coolest Conversation 1/7/26
Sal Baglio
Boston music scene veteran and guitarist in The Peppermint Kicks
The Peppermint Kicks
Episode: 20: Sal Baglio: Coolest Conversation 12/29/25

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The Mighty Manfred
Host of Coolest Conversations, frontman of The Woggles, anchored in garage rock and interview-driven storytelling.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
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    CJK3001
    United States5 years ago
  • Manfred brings the Cool!

    I save these podcasts up so I can listen to them in bunches when I have long travel times in my car or on planes. They are never short on "a-ha!" moments or laughs. If you've always wanted to be a "fly on the wall" in the studio during the creation of your favorite songs by your favorite artists, this is as close as it comes. The dulcet tones of show host the Mighty Manfred (lead singer of garage-rock band The Woggles) makes you feel like he's sitting right beside you in your car with whoever... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AustinHough
    United States6 years ago

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27: Robin Zander: Coolest Conversation 2/16/26
Q: What's something, what's an important thing to keep a relationship going and lasting for over 30 years?
I guess you got to keep your expectations kind of under control. You're going to have ups and downs in any relationship.
27: Robin Zander: Coolest Conversation 2/16/26
Q: Did you see that? Did you watch that?
I did watch it. I watched it at my girlfriend's house.
24: Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26
Q: What sparked you to write the song Hammering The Nail?
The guy that's singing that song has been through it from the very beginning and he's basically saying, bring it on. Whatever you got, swing it at me, I'm the nail, I can take it.
24: Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26
Q: Can you explain to them what is an azalea?
Well, it's a beautiful flower that looks beautiful in the springtime.
24: Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26
Q: How has your new year been going so far?
Too early to tell, but I know you got some plans coming up.

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What is Little Steven's Underground Garage about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews with rock and roll veterans and rising stars centered on career retrospectives, creative processes, and the evolving music industry. Guests range from legendary frontmen and guitarists to contemporary artists, often tying in long-running radio features and collaborations with Wicked Cool Records. The conversations blend personal stories, songwriting insights, and reflections on the industry, with a signature relaxed, storytelling tone that makes listeners feel like they're in a studio fireside chat. A standout element is the weekly “Coolest Song In The World This Week” cue that anchors each episode and signals cross-generational connections within rock and garage rock.

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