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SONIC IMPACT

SONIC IMPACT

By: Eliot Goldberg and Olivia Goldberg
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 SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where musicians tell life-changing stories about the artists and music who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are revealing, insightful, and emotional, as guests relive the key moments that inspired them to pursue their dreams, help them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their musical inspiration. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg (@elcgold) and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia (@oliviagmg), SONIC IMPACT is the podcast that allows artists the chance to talk about their music, their careers and the person who most influenced them and all of us. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.All Rights Reserved 2025 Music
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  • Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)

    Mickey Thomas (Starship/Jefferson Starship)
    Dec 15 2025
    In this in depth interview, Mickey Thomas reflects on his remarkable journey from singing the iconic vocal on Elvin Bishop’s “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” to becoming the powerhouse frontman for Jefferson Starship and later Starship. He shares stories from his early days in the Georgia rock and soul scene, the unexpected breakout success of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love,” and how that moment launched him into one of rock’s most recognizable voices. Thomas walks through the transition from Jefferson Starship—known for hits like “Jane,” “Find Your Way Back,” and “No Way Out”—to the re-formed Starship era, where he helped deliver some of the biggest pop-rock anthems of the 1980s. He talks candidly about the whirlwind success behind chart-toppers such as “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and the Oscar-nominated “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and offers insight into the band’s evolution, reinvention, and enduring legacy. The episode highlights Thomas’s signature voice, his resilience through band changes and industry shifts, and the stories behind the songs that helped define multiple eras of American rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'

    Denny Tedesco - Filmmaker of Documentaries on Legendary Session Musicians: 'The Wrecking Crew' and 'Immediate Family'
    Nov 21 2025
    What if I told you that the Beach Boys didn’t actually play the instruments on some of their most iconic tracks, or that the Monkees were just the face of a phantom band operating from the shadows? On this episode of Sonic Impact, we pull back the curtain on the greatest musical magic trick of the 20th century with filmmaker Denny Tedesco. We are diving deep into the legacy of his father, the legendary Tommy Tedesco, and the secret society of session musicians—The Wrecking Crew and The Immediate Family—who were the invisible architects of the 60s and 70s sound. These unsung heroes built the soundtrack of our lives in single-take recording sessions, crafting the grooves for everyone from Frank Sinatra to James Taylor while the stars on the album covers took the credit. Tune in to discover how a group of jazz cats accidentally invented the sound of rock and roll, and find out which legendary guitar solo was actually just a musician looking for his cigarettes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Lzzy Hale of Halestorm - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

    Lzzy Hale of Halestorm - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
    Nov 10 2025
    On this episode Lzzy Hale of Halestorm sits down for a conversation that's as powerful as her legendary vocals. She takes us behind the curtain of the absolute metal event of the year—the final Black Sabbath tribute—where rock gods gathered, and she stood as the only female performer invited to honor Ozzy Osbourne. What's the real story behind her name's secret connection to the Prince of Darkness himself? Lzzy gets raw and real, sharing how she went from a kid on a Pennsylvania farm to an icon, channeling what she calls the "beautiful panic" of the stage and the defiant spirit it takes to lead as a woman in hard rock. This isn't just an interview; it's a lesson in legacy, a blueprint for creative survival, and the untold story of a journey fueled by passion and a little childlike wonder. You have to listen to believe it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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I really love this podcast. Well hosted and edited and the guests are generally very reflective and take the listener into the realm of the personal. Enjoyable for anyone who has connected deeply to music themselves

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