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My Favourite Elliott Smith Song

My Favourite Elliott Smith Song
Elliott Smith
Bottle Up and Explode
Bastille
Rose Parade
Clementine
Music Healing
Sweet Adeline
Addiction
Circuit Des Yeux
Royal Tenenbaums
My Vitriol
Beach Bunny
Independence Day
Kings Crossing
Division Day
Madison Cunningham
St. Ides Heaven
Photography
Chicago
Blues Traveler

The premise of this podcast is very simple - in each episode, we speak to a famous fan of Elliott Smith's to discuss their favourite song of his and how they got into his music.

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Joining us for the final episode of the season is Naima Bock.

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Today, we're bringing you the second part of our special recorded at New Monkey Studio's All My Rowdy Friends tribute show (held in August 2024).

Last time round, we had Sara Lov and Mehro on the show. For this one, we're joined by musician Kevin De... more

We have a special episode for you today. We're bringing you two interviews recorded at New Monkey Studio's All My Rowdy Friends tribute show, which was held in Los Angeles in 2024.

First up is Sara Lov, a musician who met Elliott and played in a ba... more

Our guest today is musician Sofia Jensen of Free Range.

Despite still being only 22 years old, Sofia already has two acclaimed albums to their name: Practice, which came out in 2022, and Lost and Found, which was released last year. They are now wri... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Devine
Musician and Elliott Smith fan guest
Independent musician
Episode: S7 Ep11: Kevin Devine
Sara Lov
Musician who met Elliott Smith and performed his songs
Musician
Episode: S7 Ep10: Sara Lov and mehro
Sofia Jensen
Musician, member of Free Range
Free Range
Episode: S7 Ep9: Sofia Jensen (Free Range) - The Biggest Lie
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Musician, songwriter and producer from Tennessee
Nashville-based musician
Episode: S7 Ep8: Aaron Lee Tasjan - Independence Day
Chan Kinchla
Musician and guitarist in the band Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler
Episode: S7 Ep7: Chan Kinchla (Blues Traveler) - Clementine
Charlie Barnes
Musician, singer-songwriter, and session musician, known for his work with the band Bastille.
Bastille
Episode: S7 Ep5: Charlie Barnes - Bottle Up and Explode!
Haley Fohr
Chicago-based experimental musician and vocalist of Circuit des Yeux.
Circuit des Yeux
Episode: S7 Ep4: Circuit des Yeux - Everything Means Nothing to Me
Madison Cunningham
A Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter
Artist
Episode: S7 Ep2: Madison Cunningham - Sweet Adeline
Elliott Fullam
An actor and musician, fan of Elliott Smith
Independent Artist
Episode: S7 Ep1: Elliott Fullam - Alameda

Host

Elizabeth Withstandley
Co-host with Sara Lov; associated with hosting duties on a show centered around Elliott Smith's music.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Wonderful

    This is my favourite podcast. Every episode is fascinating and offers lovely insights into how people think about and remember Elliott. The Joe Gilgun episode might be the most affecting thing I’ve ever listened to. I listen to it every few months.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatthewCu
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Thank you

    Im happy to have found this series. Its a beautiful tribute to Elliott.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoThoughtWasPutIntoThis
    Canada4 years ago
  • YES

    I love this podcast. It evokes huge waves of nostalgia and is weaved with discovery all in the same. Elliott Smith it’s so special to me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Magen from Atlanta
    United States5 years ago
  • Lots of love for Elliott

    Short and warm interviews with fans of Elliott Smith’s music. Thoughts and analysis of the interviewee’s favorite song. The podcast helps keep Elliott’s legacy alive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HalfdanSkjerning
    Denmark5 years ago
  • Fantastic and so important

    Thank you so much for doing this podcast. Outstanding and I’m truly enjoying it. Elliott was so important to me while he was alive and still brings me so much joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaznSucks!
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful and intimate conversations that celebrate artists and their connections to music.
The format keeps episodes focused on a single song, yet broad in cultural context.
Guests feel authentic, creating a warm, nostalgic mood that resonates with fans.
High-quality storytelling with a consistent focus on personal impact and legacy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S7 Ep10: Sara Lov and mehro
Q: Tell me what your favourite Elliott Smith song is.
Sara Lov discusses Everything Means Nothing To Me and Twilight as favorites, explains how the lyrics mirror her own emotional landscape, and describes the process of learning and performing these songs with a band.
S7 Ep7: Chan Kinchla (Blues Traveler) - Clementine
Q: Were you a fan of Elliott Smith at the time when the self-titled album came out?
No, I didn't fully appreciate his music until recently; it was only about five years ago that I became a big fan after going through a period of sobriety.
S7 Ep7: Chan Kinchla (Blues Traveler) - Clementine
Q: What draws you to Clementine?
Elliott's mastery of songwriting, particularly his use of suspending chord patterns and creating tension through passing chords draws me to it.
S7 Ep5: Charlie Barnes - Bottle Up and Explode!
Q: Did you move on to the rest of XO after starting with Bottle Up and Explode?
Yes, I received a few songs from friends and discovered more of Elliott's work over time, wanting to savor the experience of his music.
S7 Ep5: Charlie Barnes - Bottle Up and Explode!
Q: What draws you to Bottle Up and Explode?
It's the first Elliott Smith song I heard and it encapsulates his brilliance, especially in the way he creates a mood with the song's intro.

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What is My Favourite Elliott Smith Song about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- The show features conversations with famous fans of the artist, centering on each guest's personal connection to a specific song and how the artist influenced their life and work. Guests span musicians and performers who discuss live performances, creative processes, and the lasting impact of the artist's songwriting. The format tends to be intimate, with emphasis on storytelling, nostalgia, and the crossover between fanhood and artistry.

- A notable throughline across episodes is how songs shape careers and personal expression, often tied to tribute performances, memories from youth, and the craft of interpretation. The series stands out for its craft of focusing on a single song per guest while weaving broader context about influence, ... more

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