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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:
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Christmas
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Christmas Must Be Tonight
Ronnie and the Savoys
The Blips
Rob Cavallo
The Weeklings
Spinal Stroke
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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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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Chip Z'nuff of legendary band Enuff Z'nuff! The Chicago band is celebrating the release of their newest album, Xtra Cherries, which features our recent Coolest Song in the World, "Heavy Metal." Join the Mighty ... more

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Bill Payne of Little Feat! Little Feat's new album "Strike Up the Band" features our Coolest Song in the World, "Midnight Flight".

Join Bill Payne and Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by... more

The Mighty Manfred's Guest this week is Evan Shore aka Muck from Muck and the Mires! Beat Revolution was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Manfred and Evan for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Kurt Reil of The Grip Weeds! Their album Soul Bender is out now which features the title track as our recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Kurt and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, pre... more

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Chip Z'nuff
Founding member and bassist of Enuff Z'nuff
Enuff Z'nuff
Episode: 7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25
Bill Payne
Highly regarded keyboardist and founding member of Little Feat
Little Feat
Episode: 6: Bill Payne: Coolest Conversation 8/18/25
Evan Shore
Guitarist and frontman of the Boston-based garage rock band Muck and the Mires
Muck and the Mires
Episode: 5: Evan Shore: Coolest Conversation 8/11/25
Kurt Reil
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, drummer in The Grip Weeds
The Grip Weeds
Episode: 4: Kurt Reil: Coolest Conversation 080825
Neal Smith
Drummer for the original Alice Cooper band
Alice Cooper
Episode: Neal Smith: Coolest Conversations 8/1/25 Part 1
Colin Blunstone
Lead singer of The Zombies
The Zombies
Episode: Colin Blunstone: Coolest Conversation 072025
Willie Nile
Singer-songwriter from Buffalo, New York.
Episode: Willie Nile: Coolest Conversations 07/01/25
Dom Mariani
Australian singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and frontman of The Stems
Episode: Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 06/11/2025
Taj Mahal
Singer, songwriter, and blues legend
Collaborator with Keb Mo on 'Room On The Porch'
Episode: Taj Mahal: Coolest Conversation 06/05/2025

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The Mighty Manfred
Host of conversations featuring various artists and discussing their music journeys and influences.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 54 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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The content resonates well with both music fans and those looking for insight into the creative process of artists.

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7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25
Q: How do you see yourselves, first of all?
At the end of the day, it's a pop rock band with influences from a variety of genres, and we just aim to write a good song and perform it live.
7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25
Q: How did you feel about weathering or how was it weathering through the grunge era?
It was brutal for all the bands, but we managed to survive with good songs and performances despite the shift in the music scene.
7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25
Q: So when and where did you record it?
The record was recorded in Chicago, with songs being recorded both in my studio and various studios including the Chicago Recording Company and Stonecutter Studio.
5: Evan Shore: Coolest Conversation 8/11/25
Q: What prompted you to write the song about Mary Ann?
It was my love for Dawn Wells.
1: Dennis Dunaway: Coolest Conversations 8/1/25 Part 2
Q: Did he teach you how to play the bass or how did you want to play the bass?
Yeah, everybody decided what instrument they wanted to play, and bass was the only thing left.

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

Listeners are treated to an engaging exploration of the music landscape through heartfelt conversations that extensively cover the creative journeys of various artists. With interviews featuring both legendary musicians and emerging talents, there’s a consistent emphasis on their influences, personal stories, and the rich history behind rock and garage music. The show uniquely highlights artists' experiences, emotional connections, and the evolution of their music, creating an intimate vibe for fans and newcomers alike. This captivating mix not only entertains but also educates listeners about the broader cultural movement within the music industry, making it suitable for anyone interested in rock culture and the inner workings of the music... more

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