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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:
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Ronnie and the Savoys
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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 Steve Berlin of Los Lobos! Join the Mighty Manfred and Steve for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

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Episode: 10: Tommy Boy: Coolest Conversation 10/2/25
Steve Berlin
Saxophone player and keyboardist in Los Lobos
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Episode: 9: Steve Berlin: Coolest Conversation 9/29/25
Raul Pacheco
Founding member and guitarist of Ozomatli
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Episode: 8: Raul Pacheco: Coolest Conversation 9/24/25
Chip Z'nuff
Founding member and bassist of Enuff Z'nuff
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Episode: 7: Chip Z'nuff: Coolest Conversation 9/3/25
Bill Payne
Highly regarded keyboardist and founding member of Little Feat
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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
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Episode: 5: Evan Shore: Coolest Conversation 8/11/25
Kurt Reil
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, drummer in The Grip Weeds
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Episode: 4: Kurt Reil: Coolest Conversation 080825
Neal Smith
Drummer for the original Alice Cooper band
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Episode: Neal Smith: Coolest Conversations 8/1/25 Part 1
Colin Blunstone
Lead singer of The Zombies
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The Mighty Manfred
Host known for his charismatic style and engaging interviews, bringing out personal stories and insights from guests in the music industry.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 55 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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9: Steve Berlin: Coolest Conversation 9/29/25
Q: How did you make this transition from the Blasters into Los Lobos?
Steve explains that after spending about two years with the Blasters, he became friends with Los Lobos and started playing with them before officially joining the band after they were signed to Slash Records.
9: Steve Berlin: Coolest Conversation 9/29/25
Q: How did you get out to Los Angeles? Where did you grow up, first of all?
Steve Berlin shares that he grew up in the Northwest suburbs outside of Philadelphia and moved to LA with a band called the Soul Survivors before joining the Los Lobos.
8: Raul Pacheco: Coolest Conversation 9/24/25
Q: So is that why you wrote this song?
The song 'Red Line' was written to highlight working-class dignity and social issues connected to the history of redlining.
8: Raul Pacheco: Coolest Conversation 9/24/25
Q: When and why did you start playing guitar?
Raul started playing guitar due to the allure of being on stage and had a background in classical music from a boys choir.
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.

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A series of engaging interviews centered around the vibrant world of contemporary and classic rock music, featuring prominent artists recognized in the genre. The conversations often explore themes of creativity, personal stories, and the evolution of music over the decades, providing insights into both individual careers and broader cultural movements. Notably, this podcast distinguishes itself by promoting songs deemed the 'Coolest Song In The World This Week', creating a unique platform for artists linked by Little Steven Van Zandt's influential taste in music. The host, known for his charismatic interviewing style, connects listeners intimately with the celebrated figures of rock through genuine storytelling and reflective discussions.

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7. Kurt Reil
8. Neal Smith

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