The great Mike Cooley from Drive by Truckers joins the show to discuss songwriting, Alabama, politics, and dogs. We even take a deep dive into a few of his songs. And, yes, there is some top notch Skynyrd talkyn'.

Special Guest Mike Cooley

The last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died. Let's talk about Gary Rossington and listen to some of his best moments. RIP Gary.

(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd) (Remastered With 5 Bonus Tracks)

Gary Rossington Tribute

Alan Paul  is a prolific music writer, with two New York Times best sellers. We discuss his new book "BROTHERS AND SISTERS: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s."

Also, tons of great Skynyrd content and a great Black Crowes story.

Brothers And Sisters (Super Deluxe)

Special Guest Alan Paul

We kick off the last album with a discussion of What's Your Name, the retirement of a favorite segment, and an inspiring tale of compromise.

Second Helping (Expanded Edition)

S5 Ep. 1 - What's Your Name

Oooooh, That Smell. Time to discuss That Smell.

This might be my least favorite Skynyrd song, so prepare to be offended.

Fortunately, special guest Terry Mathley joins us to give the opposing view.

Gizmodgery [Explicit]

S5 - Ep. 2 - That Smell

In this bonus episode, special guest Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast joins us to discuss one of our very favorite Skynyrd songs. And it's not on the proper 5 albums! What could it be? Clue is in the title. 

Also, we dig into Wilson Pickett, Duane Allman, The Cranberries, and Black Sabbath.

Never Say Die! (2013 Remaster)

Bonus Ep. Comin' Home with Ry

It's One More Time time. Learn the long history of a cool song. Also, the worst impressions you have ever heard. Guaranteed. 

WARNING: In the one-act play, I mistakenly used Ed King as a character instead of Gary Rossington.

DOUBLE WARNING: There is a one-act play in this episode. It is not good.

Street Survivors

S5 Ep. 3 - One More Time

In this bonus episode, special guest Scotty Casteel joins us to share stories about Ed King and Artimus Pyle and to give the inside scoop on working as a full time musician in the clubs of downtown Nashville. And of course, we discuss his great new album, Some Kind of Fool.

Tonight

Bonus Ep. Scotty Casteel

It's time to bid a fond farewell to the Simple Daughter. We discuss Skynyrd album covers and go out with a singalong to Dan Baird's Skynyrd adjacent "Dixie Beauxderaunt."

You'd have to be a jerk not to like this one.

Bonus Ep. Simple Daughter

Carl, my friend since the 7th grade, joins us to discuss Skynyrd's New Year's Eve performance and to play a new music game that is actually not stupid. Also, a legal analysis of a classic Ronnie Rumbyle.

Eat A Peach

Bonus Ep. Carl, the Friend and Lawyer

Artimus Pyle, legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer, joins us to discuss his new album, Gary Rossington's funeral, the day he recorded his first Skynyrd song, and what it was like working with Ronnie Van Zandt.

Anthems: Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Artimus Pyle Interview

S1 Ep. 8 - Freebird

S1 Ep. 7 - Poison Whiskey

S1 Ep. 6 - Mississippi Kid

S1 Ep. 5 - Things Goin' On

S1 Ep. 4 - Simple Man

S1 Ep. 3 - Gimme Three Steps

S1 Ep. 2 - Tuesday's Gone

S1 Ep. 1 - I Ain't the One

S2 Ep. 2 I Need You

Join the Simple Man as he returns home to review Swamp Music. Plus, a gruesome Ronnie Rumbyle, the story of a bunch of fatherless boys from Florida, and the inevitable boiling point with Clarence, the producer.

S2 Ep. 6 Swamp Music

A very spooky episode, in which we discuss a song about shooting a woman, a mysterious death, devil eyes, and a fatal car crash. Join us, if you dare.

S3 Ep. 2 Cheatin' Woman

Tune in for a very special Christmas episode, where the Simple Man listens to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Christmas album for the first and last time.

Bonus Ep. A Very Skynyrd Christmys

The holidays are for drinking and arguing. Join me and my wife as we do a lot of both. We argue about Skynyrd, Buster Keaton, microphone placement, Louisiana, Poison, and so much more.

Bonus Ep. Marriage Story: The Podcast

This one's a little different. Join us for a tribute to the late, great Bill Withers and some wacky music talk with two of my oldest, bestest friends. WARNING:  Zero Skynyrd content.

Bonus Ep. Frynds for Wythyrs

A review of Skynyrd's Every Mother's Son, plus a deep dive into the tumultuous life of Leon Wilkeson and the world premiere of "Skynyrd Jokes."

S4 Ep. 2 Every Mother's Son

In this special episode, Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast takes over hosting duties to discuss one of Skynyrd's best songs.

S4 Ep. 8 Cry for the Bad Man

We wrap up Skynyrd's fourth album with a discussion of this Lynyrd Skynyrd ballad. Plus, the darkest tale in Skynyrd history.

S4 Ep. 9 All I Can Do Is Write About It

In this bonus episode we discuss T for Texas, from One More From the Road. Plus a heartwarming Ed King story and Steve Gaines entry to the band.

Bonus Ep. T for Texas

In this special episode, one of my all-time favorite listeners, the great Free Bird Yeller, shares his all-time favorite live version of Free Bird. Sit back, relax, and prepare for launch.

Bonus. Ep - Free Bird Yeller Talks Free Bird Live

Is it a championing of a misunderstood band, a meditation on growing up in the south, an exploration of race relations, a love letter to my Dad, or just a bunch of "Y"-filled jokes about a stupid rock band? Let’s find out, while I review every Lynyrd Skynyrd song, one episode at a time. Turn it up!

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