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Third Song In

Two old friends from the 80s meet to tell stories and discuss pop culture, then and now. Enjoy as they spend time with musicians and authors, artists and friends, and sometimes all of the above.

Podcast · By Chris Derickson and Tom Polacek · English · Official site

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 28, 2026

    Sean Anderson - Build-A-Playlist (opens the original)

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    Tom interviews Washington D.C.-area graphic and comics artist, Sean Anderson. Listen as Sean discusses travelling to comics conventions and making art for a living. Sean also joins Tom and Chris to create a "Quiet Storm" playlist for the podcast. You can read our blog at: Third Song In | Substack You can also find all kinds of other content at: Third Song In Podcast Thanks for listening.

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    No Bobby (opens the original)

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    This is a weird one. Here is the partial episode that Chris and Tom recorded as they waited to interview one of their musical heroes, Bobby Bare, Jr. for the Season 12 finale. C and T enjoyed it so much they held on to the recording in hopes they could figure out a good (funny?) time to release it. How about for the Season THIRTEEN finale? We will be back in two weeks. Meanwhile check out our library of past episodes and plenty of other content at Third Song In Podcast You can find our blog at:

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Ava Farrar - Build-a-Playlist (opens the original)

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    This week we talk to filmmaker Ava Farrar about film school, film festivals and making films. She also helps us create an amazing playlist, which is currently available on Spotify and wherever you stream your music. Enjoy! Read the Third Song In blog on Substack and check out thirdsonginpodcast.com for plenty of other content. Thanks for listening.

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Kumite! - Top 5 Fight Films (opens the original)

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    This episode includes the Third Song In Top 5 list of Best Fight Films! Listen to Chris and Tom discuss their favorite "tournament-type" fight films, covering boxing, MMA, martial arts and others. Go to www.thirdsonginpodcast.com for other 3SI content. Thanks for listening.

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Gabriel Rotello - Build-A-Playlist (opens the original)

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    We are honored to welcome author, musician, journalist and activist Gabriel Rotello to the show. We discuss his new novel, The CBGB Conspiracy, as well as his incredibly interesting life, going back to the beginning of the punk scene in New York City. Do not miss this interview! You can find links to Gabriel's books and his website at As Mentioned . Check out the 3SI Substack at (2) Third Song In | Substack Thanks for listening.

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