In this richly layered episode, host Anna Blair sits down with Canadian musician Bill Wood, whose career spans decades, from fronting 70s pop-punk band The Oh No's! and 80s alt-pop act Eye Eye to leading the soulful, roots-rock collective Bill Wood & the Woodies. Bill opens up about the mystery and magic of songwriting, his daughter’s brief but powerful musical chapter, and the soulful resonance of songs born from real-life heartbreak and hope. He shares how his experiences, from addiction recovery to two decades of volunteer work with marginalized youth, have shaped not only his music but the man behind it. The episode wraps with a playful rapid-fire round and a moving performance of “Tumbleweeds,” a song rooted in Bill’s deep connection to the street-involved youth he’s worked with. A testament to the enduring link between lived experience and lyrical truth.

Host Anna Blair chats with Hair of the Dog—Troy Smith, Eric Smith, Steve Smith, Greg Lucier, and Simon Gilmartin—for a lively conversation about life in a cover band, the art of the perfect setlist, and the brotherhood that keeps the music tight and the crowds singing along. A riff-filled ride through classic rock, smoked Manhattans, and the joy of playing it loud.

Guitarist and songwriter Jarrod William (aka Of Blues and Green) former member of According to Simon, joins host Anna Blair for a heartfelt ride through pedal boards, poetry, and the creative push and pull of life on and off the stage.

They talk alternate tunings, broken strings, the meaning behind his interstellar project Of Blues and Green, and the joy of rediscovering your voice.

Plus: a live performance of “Strings” and a few cosmic metaphors to tie it all together.

Themes: Songwriting, indie production, barefoot performances & finding your sound again