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Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program.  It’s a series of interviews with artists and individuals who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation on Little Steven's Underground Garage.

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The Crossroads is a daily feature that runs on Michael Des Barres daily show on Little Steven's Underground Garage SiriusXM Ch 21 which explores the lives and careers of the most influential musicians of Rock and Roll.
Hear the Crossroads daily from 8-11am EST and the extended versions here each Friday at 11amEST.

Crossroads Classic Albums: The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society

CROSSROADS- Classic Albums - Small Faces- Ogden's Nut Gone Flake

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Lisa Mychols! Lisa tells us about her love and adoration for Christmas, which inspired her song "A Very Merry Christmas" which is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Lisa Mychols for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Lisa Mychols- Coolest Conversations 12.27.21

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is British singer/songwriter Sam Fender. Sam's song "Getting Started" is our Coolest Song in the World this week. He takes us through what prompted him to write the song and others on his most recent release. Join the Mighty Manfred and Sam Fender for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Sam Fender- Coolest Conversation 01:03:22

Kristen Pinell Reil of the Grip Weeds is the Mighty Manfred's guest this week! Kristen sings lead vocals on our Coolest Song in the World this week "All Tomorrow's Parties." She tells us why the band chose to do a cover album, how the Grip Weeds were formed, and what lies ahead for them as we emerge from the pandemic. Join the Mighty Manfred and Kristen Pinell Reil for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

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Crossroads Classic Albums: I Can't Stand the Rain- Ann Peebles

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Havanna Winter! "Daddy's Kissing Santa" is our Coolest Song in the World this Week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Havanna Winter for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Havanna Winter: Coolest Conversations 12/19/22

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Robin Taylor Zander.  ‘High n Low’ is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Robin Taylor Zander for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Robin Taylor Zander: Coolest Conversation 04/24/2023

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Peter Buck! Peter talks about his formative years, starting REM, to forming The No Ones. “KLIV” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Peter Buck for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Peter Buck: Coolest Conversation 05/15/2023

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem. “Positive Charge” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Brian Fallon for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Brian Fallon: Coolest Conversation 08/14/2023

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin.  “Monsters” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 12/5/2023

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ron Zupancich! Namesake of Ronnie and The Savoys, who have this week's Coolest Song in the World with "Domino."
Join the Mighty Manfred and Ron Zupancich for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Ron Zupancich: Coolest Conversation 01/09/24

Geoff Sanoff, producer extraordinaire, joins the Mighty Manfred this week. Geoff produced and remixed Bobby Mahoney’s debut album, "Another Deadbeat Summer", which was re-released on Wicked Cool Records. Join the Mighty Manfred and Geoff Sanoff for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Geoff Sanoff: Coolest Conversation 06/26/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Joe Grushecky of Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers. “This Is Who We Are” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Joe Grushecky for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Joe Grushecky: Coolest Conversation 10/07/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Chris Wonzer. Chris Wonzer produced the recently released Michael Des Barres album, “It’s Only Rock n Roll,” which features our Coolest Song in the World this week, “Fox On The Run.” Join the Mighty Manfred and Chris Wonzer for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Chris Wonzer: Coolest Conversation 12/18/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Bryce Connor of The Jellybricks. “Dreaming In Stereo” by The Jellybricks is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Bryce Connor for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Bryce Connor: Coolest Conversation 02/19/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin. “Spellbound” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 03/20/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Alex Hagen of The Ravagers. “Dogs” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Alex Hagen for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Alex Hagen: Coolest Conversation 04/15/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Eddie Spaghetti of The Supersuckers.  “Maybe I'm Just Messin' With You” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Eddie Spaghetti for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Eddie Spaghetti: Coolest Conversation 05/21/2025

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings. “Your Strange Love” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 06/24/2025

This is an extra special Coolest Conversation! Taped live from the inaugural Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise back in May, The Mighty Manfred interviewed Mike Ness of Social Distortion in front of an audience, followed by an intimate acoustic set by the band! Join The Mighty Manfred AND Social Distortion for this extra special Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Mike Ness/Social Distortion LIVE Coolest Conversations-LSUG Cruise 2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest today is Tommy Boy of Stupidity! "Spread it Around" was a recent Coolest Song in the world and is out now on Wicked Cool Records! Join the Mighty Manfred and Tommy Boy for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Tommy Boy: Coolest Conversation 10/2/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Jesse Dayton of Texas Headhunters! "Pocket" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Jesse and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Jesse Dayton: Coolest Conversation 10/13/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Eddie Angel of Los Straitjackets! . Their new album is titled "Somos Los Straitjackets." Join Eddie and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Eddie Angel: Coolest Conversation 10/13/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is legendary producer, Bob Ezrin! Bob tells us about how he came to work with Alice Cooper, his dealings with KISS and Pink Floyd, as well as Hanoi Rocks. Join the Mighty Manfred and Bob Ezrin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Bob Ezrin: Coolest Conversaton 10/27/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Glenn Page of Len Price 3! "Misty Medway" was a recent Coolest Song in the World off of their newly released album "Misty Medway Magic." Join the Mighty Manfred and Glenn Page for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Glenn Page: Coolest Conversation 11/14/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Brian Ray! One of Brian's projects is Earls of Babylon, who are responsible for our recent Coolest Song in the World "Piece of My Mind." Brian was also featured on another recent Coolest Song- "You Don't Own Me" by The Dollyrots! Join Brian Ray and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Brian Ray: Coolest Conversation 11/19/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin! "All The Love (Money Can Buy)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 11/24/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Slim Jim Phantom, host of Slim Jim's Rockabilly Rave-up on LSUG, and member of the Stray Cats! "Teenage Heaven" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Slim Jim Phantom for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Slim Jim Phantom: Coolest Conversation  12/2/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Butch Walker! "I Melt With You" by The Marvelous 3 is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Butch Walker for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Butch Walker: Coolest Conversation 12/8/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Tuk Smith! "Troubled Paradise" by Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join The Mighty Manfred and Tuk Smith for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Tuk Smith: Coolest Conversation 12/12/25

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Sal Baglio of The Peppermint Kicks! "Little Doll (Piccola Pupa)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Sal Baglio for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

Sal Baglio : Coolest Conversation 12/29/25

Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  This week Manfred’s guest is Melanie Vammen.  She’s played in the Pandoras.  She’s played in the Muffs.  Now…she plays in…THE COOLIES.  It’s a very “cool” band also featuring Kim Shattuck AND…our very own Palmyra Delran!  They also are doing a very “cool” thing by having proceeds from the sale of their EP go to the ALS Association.  ALS…also known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”.   Join Melanie Vammen of THE COOLIES as Mighty Manfred’s special guest on this week’s COOLEST CONVERSATIONS in Little Steven’s Underground Garage.

Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred: Melanie Vammen

The Crossroads is a daily feature that runs on Michael Des Barres daily show on Little Steven's Underground Garage SiriusXM Ch 21 which explores the lives and careers of the most influential musicians of Rock and Roll. 
Hear the Crossroads daily from 8-11am EST and the extended versions here each Friday at 11amEST.

Crossroads with Michael Des Barres: Mick Jagger

Crossroads with Michael Des Barres: Elvis Presley

Crossroads with Michael Des Barres: Bob Dylan

Crossroads with Michael Des Barres: Little Richard

Crossroads with Michael Des Barres: Iggy Pop

“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  

This week Manfred’s guest is Tom Overby. Just recently he co-produced the new album from Jesse Malin 'Sunset Kids' with his wife Lucinda Williams, which contained the Coolest Song in the World, 'Shining Down'.  

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Tom Overby: Coolest Conversations Throwback 09-06-19

“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  

This week Manfred’s guest is Brianna Sig, drummer for the Philly based band Soraia, who just released their latest single 'Evergreen' with Wicked Cool Records.

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Brianna Sig: Coolest Conversations Throwback 09-13-19

“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  

This week Manfred’s guest is Mark "The Twig" Greenberg, drummer of Richard & the Young Lions. The Garage Rock heroes from the Nuggets Era just released their second album Richard & the Young Lions Volume 2, having released Volume 1 October 2018. 

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Mark "The Twig" Greenberg: Coolest Conversations Throwback 09-20-19

“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  

This week Manfred’s guest is Wally Palmar of the Empty Hearts. He was also a member of the Detroit Garage Rock hitmakers, the Romantics.  Back in 2013 he joined up with members of Blondie, the Cars and the Chesterfield Kings and formed the Empty Hearts as a "Garage Rock” supergroup. 

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Wally Palmar: Coolest Conversations Throwback 09-27-19

“Coolest Conversations” can be heard every Friday on the Mighty Manfred program SiriusXM Ch.21.  It’s that series of interviews with artists who have earned themselves a “Coolest Song In The World” designation.  

This week Manfred’s guest is Sam Fender. Following the release of his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles which landed No.1 on the UK charts, Sam joined the Mighty Manfred to discuss his album, upcoming US tour dates and his musical influences.

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Sam Fender: Coolest Conversations 10-04-19

This week Manfred's guest is Donita Sparks of the L.A. based band L7. The band have just released a 7" single on Blackheart Records with a cover of Joan Jett's 'Fake Friends' which featured as our recent Coolest Song. 
Tune in to hear all about the track, their 2019 album 'Scatter The Rats' and their plans for touring in 2021.

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Donita Sparks: Coolest Conversation

This week Manfred’s guest is rock and roll guitarist Ricky Byrd.

Ricky has just released his latest solo album 'Sobering Times', following the theme of recovery he dealt with on his 2017 release 'Clean Getaway'. 
Ricky and Manfred discuss the music and creating the album, we learn about the daily struggles for those dealing with addiction and the importance and impact music can have on those suffering. 

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Ricky Byrd: Coolest Conversation 12-11-20

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