The CoverUp
Amanda and Rich FriedemanAmanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff?
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 8 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic HistoryMusic Commentary | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Great lessons to learn from one of the all-time road songs, a cover that understands the assignment more than the song — oh, and Rich flubs his kids' birthdays, but that's OK, because we only recorded this on Father's Day. Life Is A Highway, original... more
A classic that somehow remains a secret, and a listener leads us to a great musical discovery. The Ghost In You originally by The Psychedelic Furs, covered by Robyn Hitchcock.
Outro music is Love My Way, also by the Furs.
A listener prods us to dive into one of the great songs in American music, and in the process we flirt with musical diabetes. Lean On Me, originally by Bill Withers, covered by Club Nouveau.
Outro music is The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.
An impossibly compelling songs from one of the most important writers and performers in American music, and a great band tries something different. Dancing Barefoot, originally by the Patti Smith Group, covered by U2.
Outro music is Desire, also b... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Hosts
Reviews
- Review
Horrible show. Never listening again
Apple Podcasts1Elliot (13)
New Zealanda year ago - Musicians on music đź‘Ť
I love listening to people who know what they are talking about talk about music. Amanda and Rich have both played music at times and clearly have a broad sense of taste. I love their criteria for rating a cover and the way they experience music overall.
Apple Podcasts5shasbrou
United States5 years ago - Prejudiced views on country music
Listened to the episode on Wagon Wheel. The hosts clearly and unabashedly hated on the Darius Rucker version. Fair enough.
Then they unnecessarily brought race into it, seeming to claim the only reason Rucker’s version was the biggest hit was because of his race. They didn’t bother to critique his version of the cover as much as they did they other.
They then claimed Darius “does not belong in that hat,” and backed up that claim with “Charley Pride never wore a hat.”
Sad.
Apple Podcasts1Jon AMUnited States5 years ago - Great podcast!
My only complaint: is your microphone broken? Every time you pause or take a breath the mic cuts out to pure silence and it makes sounds like my device died or my headphones disconnected or something. Would be five stars if not for that.
Apple Podcasts3Kris5449United States6 years ago - Fun and thoughtful cover song comparisons
The fun and diverse song selection along with the easy rapport between the hosts make this new pod a delightful listen.
Apple Podcasts5Memememe21United States8 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Philippines/Music/Music Commentary |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About The CoverUp
What is The CoverUp about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two hosts analyze and compare cover versions across a wide range of songs, looking at how originals and re-interpretations relate, what makes a cover definitive or transformative, and why certain performances resonate. Episodes thread musical analysis with storytelling, cultural context, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from artists and recording moments, often including guest segments that illuminate creative approaches to transforming source material into new genres or moods. The show stands out for its focused critique, accessible musical insights, and a playful, improvisational dynamic between hosts, making it helpful for listeners who enjoy thoughtful pop culture music commentary and curiosity about covers, arrangements, and performance... more
Where can I find podcast stats for The CoverUp?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The CoverUp. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The CoverUp and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does The CoverUp get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The CoverUp, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for The CoverUp?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The CoverUp, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does The CoverUp have?
To see how many followers or subscribers The CoverUp has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to The CoverUp?
These podcasts share a similar audience with The CoverUp:
How many episodes of The CoverUp are there?
The CoverUp launched 8 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact The CoverUp?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for The CoverUp?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The CoverUp from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The CoverUp?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The CoverUp. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on The CoverUp?
Recent guests on The CoverUp include:
1. Leo Moraccioli
2. Pink Turtle
3. The Cleverlys
4. Sarah Menescal
5. Rhiannon Giddens
6. Darren Coggan
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.