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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

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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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Latest Episodes

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dan Miraldi! “Magic In The Air” was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Dan Miraldi and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Keith Streng! “Stop And Take A Minute Please” by The Woggles was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Keith Streng and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Nick Piunti! "Big In Madrid" is a single that was released back in February. Join Nick Piunti and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Colin Blunstone of The Zombies! Listen in for an extra cool Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

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Recent Guests

Nick Piunti
Detroit-area singer-songwriter
Soloish / Jem Records / Gem Records
Episode: 37: Nick Piunti: Coolest Conversation 5/28/26
Jay Buchanan
Lead singer of The Rival Sons
The Rival Sons
Episode: 34: Rival Sons: Coolest Conversation 5/6/26
Scott Holliday
Guitarist of The Rival Sons
The Rival Sons
Episode: 34: Rival Sons: Coolest Conversation 5/6/26
Stevie Van Zandt
Little Steven, member of The Disciples of Soul
Little Steven's Underground Garage / SiriusXM
Episode: 32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
Stina Bendixson
Lead guitarist and singer known as Rocket Queen in The Cocktail Slippers
The Cocktail Slippers (Oslo, Norway)
Episode: 31: Rocket Queen: Coolest Conversation 3/24/26
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

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The Mighty Manfred
Host of Coolest Conversations

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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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Deep-dive conversations that feel like a studio session hang, with behind-the-scenes texture.
Engaging host with a warm, conversational style that makes guests feel at ease.
Great mix of legendary and rising artists; relatable and insightful insights.

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32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
Q: What was it like joining Paul McCartney on stage, and what did that moment mean to you personally?
Stevie shares the thrill of Paul showing up for an encore and the significance of being acknowledged by one of his musical idols, describing it as a major life-highlight and a validation of his work with the Disciples of Soul.
32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
Q: How did it come together that you guys were playing at the American Music Honors event, and who arranged it?
Stevie describes the idea of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, with Bruce likely suggesting the collaboration; he details the organic setup of the performance and mutual readiness despite minimal rehearsal.
32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
Q: So, I mean, you obviously must have a lot of love for Smokey Robinson. Tell me about how Smokey plays into yours.
Stevie explains Smokey's foundational role at Motown and how his work as a writer, performer, and executive shaped his own musical sensibilities, with emphasis on the emotional and structural influence of Smokey's songs.
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.

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A long-form interview series centered on rock artists and bands, featuring candid career stories, creative processes, and behind-the-scenes studio moments. Guests range from legendary frontmen to up-and-coming musicians, with episodes often weaving in touring anecdotes, songwriting inspirations, and the interplay between art and culture. A recurring thread is mentorship, collaborative energy, and the intersection of rock history with contemporary scenes, sometimes anchored by a sponsor ecosystem in the rock/hospitality world. The format often balances warmth and humor with hard-talking studio details, producing engaging conversations that feel like a cozy, evolution-focused hang with a wide cross-section of rock personalities. Noteworthy is... more

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2. Jay Buchanan
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4. Stevie Van Zandt
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7. Donnie Vie
8. Matheus Khouri

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