
This is the weekly podcast that digs into the entire Tom Petty catalog song by song, album by album and includes conversations with musicians, fans, and people connected with Tom along the way.
Follow me on social media:
Twitter: twitter.com/TomPettyProject
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetompettyproject
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetompettyproject/
Youtube: www.yo... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 280 | Founded | 5 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic | |||

Every now and then I try to think about my top ten Tom Petty deep cuts. There are so many that I love and that I’ve discovered, rediscovered, or come to appreciate so much more as I’ve been on this podcast journey, but Down South is at the very top t... more
“You’re flirting with time”, Tom sings. And I like that idea of not fully committing to time, just flirting with it. That’s definitely how life feels when you’re in your twenties and thirties. You don’t really have to enter into a serious relationshi... more
Saving Grace is the work of a middle-aged man who fully knows himself and knows how to articulate the past and the present in three very vivid dimensions. Critical to retaining the song’s pathos though, Tom doesn’t project a future down this new path... more
“You keep running for another place To find that saving grace” probably doesn’t hit in the same place for most Pettyheads as “Most things I worry about never happen anyway” but I think there’s a comparable profundity to it. That search for spiritual,... more
People also subscribe to these shows.





No matter how long you’ve been a devoted fan, you will learn new wonderful things about Tom Petty and the music- these deep dives into each song and fascinating interviews make this my favorite podcast. It’s introduced me to great new artists, music, and books as well - thank you, Kevin!
I love this podcast! I’m a huge Tom Petty (& The Heartbreakers) fan! I really enjoy hearing the breaking down of each song and the random conversations sprinkled in. Truly appreciate this podcast!!
What a great podcast! As a lifelong Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fan this show has become a must listen for me every week. Kevin is incredible knowledgeable and very easy to listen to. Give this show a try, you won’t regret it!
Bias alert: I’m a huge Tom Petty fan. The deep dives on the deep cuts is amazing. Highly recommend.
Talking about my favorite musician ever
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #129 | |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
This weekly deep-dive series traverses Tom Petty's catalog song by song and album by album, pairing meticulous musical analysis with conversations from musicians, fans, and people connected to Petty. Episodes blend track-by-track breakdowns, production notes, and storytelling, often interleaved with fan reactions, trivia, and personal anecdotes from the host. A standout feature is the consistent emphasis on context and craft—ranging from guitar textures and recording choices to broader lineage within Petty's discography—delivered in a personable, fandom-forward voice. The show is likely to appeal to longtime Petty devotees and music-history listeners who enjoy thoughtful analysis, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and guest perspectives, all ... more
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Tom Petty Project. 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 Tom Petty Project and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Tom Petty Project, 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.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Tom Petty Project, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers The Tom Petty Project 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.
These podcasts share a similar audience with The Tom Petty Project:
1. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
2. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
3. Office Ladies
4. SmartLess
5. 60 Songs That Explain the '90s
The Tom Petty Project launched 5 years ago and published 280 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Tom Petty Project 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.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Tom Petty Project. 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.
Recent guests on The Tom Petty Project include:
1. Robin Vincent
2. Matt Burke
3. Sam Krishnan
4. Brian Ruskin
5. Eric Senich
6. Rich Gibson
7. Nic Apostoleris
8. Nick Apostolaris
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.