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Talkin’ Mellencamp! New Podcast before the 2026 Tour

mellencougarrock
John Mellencamp
Dancing Words Tour
George Green
Bruce Springsteen
Midwest
Seymour, Indiana United States
Seymour, United States
Jack and Diane
Born In the USA
Scarecrow Tour
Hurt So Good
Orpheus Descending (album)
Louisville, United States
Bloomington, United States

Two fans of John Mellencamp share conversation, stories, interviews with band members and more. If the music of John Mellencamp is part of you, this is your podcast!

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Latest Episodes

Don and Mike take a song-by-song look into Mellencamp's latest release - 2023's "Orpheus Descending," which was named after a Tennessee Williams play and takes a dark look at the state of the nation while featuring some of Mellencamp's finest songwri... more

Don and Mike compare and contrast Mellencamp's 1985 opus "Scarecrow" with Bruce Springsteen's 1984 mega-hit "Born In The USA," as they examine the similarities and differences between these two masterworks and the respective tours that followed. They... more

What are the best tours John Mellencamp and his band ever embarked on? Don and Mike provide their top 10 list, complete with setlist highlights and interesting facts you won't find anywhere else.

Don and Mike go track-by-track through John's 1982 mega-hit album "American Fool," which went to No. 1, contained three huge hit singles, and was that year's best-selling album. Join us as we present several sound bytes of Mellencamp talking about th... more

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Recent Guests

Pat Peterson
John Mellencamp band member and backing vocalist
John Mellencamp Band
Episode: An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 6 - The Pat Peterson Interview
Roberta Chirko
Long-time Mellencamp bass player, referenced as origin of the podcast idea
Mellencamp world
Episode: An Honest Man's Podcast Episode 1 - The Dancing Words Tour

Hosts

Don Wilson
Host of An Honest Man's Podcast / Talkin Mellencamp, frequently guiding discussions and sharing Mellencamp-related insights.
Mike Rainey
Co-host, active in introducing and discussing Mellencamp topics; leads conversation with fan-perspective insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Way Overdue

    I was very excited when I found out about this podcast. Even more so once I started listening to it! I’ve been a Mellencamp fan since 1982, and I learn something new every episode. Highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamieB66
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great conversation

    Really enjoying this podcast. I often have to stop listening during an episode to find one of the songs they mention and listen to that. Taking my family to see John Mellencamp in July at Pine Knob! My daughters will get to see John while in middle school just like I did!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrsalleger
    United States2 months ago
  • Finally!

    So happy to hear people talk about Mellencamp music the way I do. They know the records, they know the deep cuts. I would love to be seated next to one of these guys on a flight…..they might want to kill me haha. This podcast was a long time coming. Very thankful it’s here and I hope it keeps going! Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JewGu
    United States2 months ago

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The show is praised for fan-driven nostalgia balanced with thoughtful analysis.
Listeners repeatedly highlight the hosts' deep catalog knowledge and passion for Mellencamp.
Fans appreciate genuine interviews and anecdotes from band members.
Audience members enjoy the detailed discussion of tours, live moments, and behind-the-scenes history.

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Two fans of a Heartland rock icon guide deep dives into Mellencamp's catalog, touring eras, live performances, collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories. Across episodes, discussions hinge on setlists, studio decisions, band dynamics, and historical context, often weaving in fan memories and interviews with band members. The show blends nostalgia with thoughtful analysis, appealing to longtime listeners and newcomers who relish track-by-track explorations, live moments, and the evolving Mellencamp legacy. A notable strength is the duo's passion, detailed knowledge, and willingness to tackle both iconic hits and lesser-known cuts, making it a strong pick for music-history buffs and concert-lore fans alike.

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