
Who Ordered the Pie? | Classic Rock Music History & Cocktails
by Christopher Machado
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Episode 32: Second Listen | The 80s Songs You Thought You Knew
May 8, 2026
12m 50s
Episode 31: The Dreamy 90s Sound | Songs You Knew, Genre You Didn’t
May 1, 2026
20m 16s
Episode 30: The Joke That Worked | The Turtles, “Elenore,” and the Hit They Didn’t Mean
Apr 24, 2026
9m 23s
Episode 29: When Disco Died | Reinvent or Fade Away
Apr 17, 2026
19m 29s
Episode 28: When Rock Went Disco | The Beat They Couldn’t Ignore
Apr 10, 2026
18m 10s
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| 5/8/26 | ![]() Episode 32: Second Listen | The 80s Songs You Thought You Knew | Send us Fan Mail We’ve all heard them. Songs from the 80s that feel simple. Catchy. Easy to sing along with. But what if we didn’t really hear them the first time? In this first episode of the Second Listen series, we go back and revisit four iconic songs that carry more weight than they let on. Songs that sound light on the surface, but reveal something deeper when you sit with them a little longer. We’re talking about power disguised as pop, heartbreak hidden in melody, and mean... | 12m 50s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Episode 31: The Dreamy 90s Sound | Songs You Knew, Genre You Didn’t | Send us Fan Mail Episode 31 of Who Ordered the Pie? dives into the dreamy 90s sound that millions of listeners knew by ear, even if they never knew the genre name. Was it dream pop? Shoegaze? Atmospheric alternative? However it was labeled, these songs blended lush guitars, emotional vocals, moody soundscapes, and unforgettable melodies that defined a generation. This episode explores the hidden connection between some of the most iconic 1990s and early 2000s songs, including The Cranberries ... | 20m 16s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Episode 30: The Joke That Worked | The Turtles, “Elenore,” and the Hit They Didn’t Mean | Send us Fan Mail What happens when a band gets tired of being told to repeat their biggest hit… and decides to prove a point? In 1968, Elenore by The Turtles climbed to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. But it wasn’t written as a serious follow-up. It was a parody. Frustrated with constant pressure from their label to recreate Happy Together, a No. 1 hit they didn’t even write, lead singer Howard Kaylan set out to expose the formula behind a pop hit. Instead… he proved it worked. In this ... | 9m 23s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Episode 29: When Disco Died | Reinvent or Fade Away | Send us Fan Mail What happened after disco died? Not faded. Rejected. In the early 1980s, the backlash against disco forced some of the biggest artists in the world to reinvent themselves in real time. Some evolved. Some adapted. And some lost everything that made them work. In this episode, we follow what came next. From ABBA shifting into a colder, more introspective sound on The Visitors, to Donna Summer breaking free from her disco identity with Cold Love, to KC and the Sunshine Band simp... | 19m 29s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Episode 28: When Rock Went Disco | The Beat They Couldn’t Ignore | Send us Fan Mail What happens when rock meets disco? In the late 1970s, it wasn’t just a trend. It was a moment where even the biggest rock bands had to decide. Ignore it, or follow the beat. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we dive into the songs that defined that shift. From bands that resisted it, to artists who embraced it, to a few who found themselves caught right in the middle. You’ll hear how The Rolling Stones studied club grooves for “Miss You,” how Rod Stewart turned parody... | 18m 10s | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | ![]() Episode 27: I’m in the Band | From First Chord to Final Cost | Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be in a band? Not the image. Not the mythology... The reality. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we step inside the full arc of band life. From the first spark of picking up a guitar to the moment you realize what it actually costs. Through iconic songs and the stories behind them, we follow the path almost every band takes: The dream of starting out The break into the industry The illusion of success T... | 21m 05s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Episode 26: Lovin’ to Write | John Sebastian and the Stories Behind the Songs | Send us Fan Mail John Sebastian didn’t chase trends. He followed moments. From the street-level heat of “Summer in the City” to the easy drift of “Daydream,” and the quiet honesty of “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?”, his songs were built from observation, feel, and instinct. In this episode, we break down the stories and meanings behind these songs and how Sebastian’s songwriting shaped the sound of The Lovin’ Spoonful. We also look at how that same approach led to his number 1 comeb... | 16m 33s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | ![]() Episode 25: The Road Test | My Top 8 Driving Songs | Send us Fan Mail What is the greatest driving song ever recorded? Not the obvious picks. Not just loud guitars and open highways. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, Christopher Machado breaks down the songs that actually feel like driving. The ones where the road is part of the story. Cars. Speed. Distance. And the moments in between. This is a countdown of true driving songs. Not just songs people throw on a playlist, but songs built around motion, momentum, and what happens when you a... | 25m 40s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | ![]() Episode 24: Shelter | Songs About Rescue, Friendship, and Being There | Send us Fan Mail Some songs are about love. Some songs are about heartbreak. And some songs are about something just as powerful; showing up for someone when they need it most. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we explore songs about protection, loyalty, and the simple act of standing beside someone when the world gets difficult. From the quiet promise of The Everly Brothers’ “Let It Be Me,” to the friendship at the heart of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” to the powerful declarat... | 19m 28s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Dennis Atlas: Playing with TOTO and the Story Behind His New Album | Send us Fan Mail Listen to the full conversation with Dennis Atlas. Dennis is a keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter currently performing with the legendary band Toto. In this episode, Dennis shares how he first discovered the band’s deeper catalog, what it feels like stepping onto the stage with one of the most respected groups in rock history, and the story behind his new album. We talk about musical influences, the moment Toto’s music clicked for him, and the songs that shaped his journey... | 56m 06s | ||||||
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| 3/6/26 | ![]() Episode 23: New Skin | How Artists Reinvent Themselves in Five Iconic Songs | Send us Fan Mail What does reinvention really cost in popular music? In Episode 23 of Who Ordered the Pie?, we explore how artists reinvent themselves and what happens when they change their sound, image, or identity. This music history episode examines five iconic songs that marked major turning points in rock and pop: Bob Dylan goes electric with “Like a Rolling Stone.” Queen crosses into funk and tops the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another One Bites the Dust.” David Bowie embraces... | 15m 03s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | ![]() Episode 22: The Credit Line | Famous Songs Artists Didn’t Write | Send us Fan Mail Did you know Frank Sinatra didn’t write “My Way”? Barry Manilow didn’t write “I Write the Songs.” Cyndi Lauper didn’t write “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Gloria Gaynor didn’t write “I Will Survive.” Ringo Starr did not shape “It Don’t Come Easy” alone. In this episode, we explore the space between authorship and identity, and what happens when a performer turns someone else’s words into something undeniable. Because the credit line tells one story. But the voice tells anothe... | 17m 51s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | ![]() Episode 21: When the Muse Draws the Line | Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty & Don’t Come Around Here No More | Send us Fan Mail Stevie Nicks has been the muse behind some of rock’s most enduring songs. But what happens when the muse writes back? In this episode, we trace the emotional arc between two songs from 1985 that capture a relationship in transition. First, “Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?” — a deeply personal track from Rock a Little, where Stevie pleads not for romance, but for responsibility. A song about loving someone enough to ask them to fix themselves. Then, the shift. Out of... | 16m 45s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | ![]() Episode 20: Amused by Music’s Muses | The Women Behind Classic Rock’s Greatest Songs | Send us Fan Mail With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this episode explores the real women who lived inside some of the most enduring songs ever written. Not metaphors. Not mythology. Real relationships that shaped melody, lyric, and legacy. From Pattie Boyd, the quiet center of George Harrison’s “Something” and the storm behind Eric Clapton’s “Bell Bottom Blues” and “Layla,” to Edie Sedgwick’s fragile glamour hovering over Bob Dylan’s “Just Like a Woman.” From Jane Asher’s domestic partne... | 20m 40s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | ![]() Episode 19: Borrowed Voices | Hit Songs Made Famous by Different Artists | Send us Fan Mail In Part Two of Borrowed Voices, we explore what happens after the song is written, when the right voice steps in and changes everything. From Patti Smith reshaping Bruce Springsteen’s “Because the Night,” to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton completing “Islands in the Stream,” to Barry Gibb deliberately restoring Frankie Valli’s falsetto on “Grease,” this episode looks at the moments where performance becomes destiny. We also revisit “Heartbreaker,” where the writers remain prese... | 11m 58s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Episode 18: Borrowed Voices | The Hits Famous Artists Gave Away | Send us Fan Mail Some songs are not given away because they fail. They are given away because the writer knows exactly what they are. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we explore a different kind of authorship. These are the moments when writers recognize that a song belongs somewhere else and make that decision deliberately. This is Borrowed Voices, Part One: When the Writer Let Go. We begin with Prince and “Manic Monday,” a song he did not hand off after the fact, but wrote intention... | 14m 01s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Episode 17: Hit Pop & Rock Songs in a Minor Key | Why Dark Songs Topped the Charts | Send us Fan Mail Most pop hits are written in major keys because they feel resolved, comfortable, and familiar. But some of the most influential songs in music history break that rule. This episode explores major hits written in minor keys that refuse to slow down. These songs move forward with confidence, groove, and momentum, even while the harmony underneath never fully settles. We start with “Paint It Black” by the Rolling Stones, then move into the bold swagger of “Venus” by Shocking Blu... | 16m 03s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Episode 16: Songs About Rain, Part Two | Uplifting Pop & Rock Rain Songs | Send us Fan Mail Not all rain feels the same. Last time, we stayed with the kind of rain that falls at night. The kind that slows you down and changes how you listen. This episode moves into what comes after. These are songs about rain that does not trap you inside. Rain that carries momentum. Rain that clears the air and makes the world look different than it did before. We begin with Stevie Nicks stepping forward in “Outside in the Rain,” built on the restless drive of the Heart... | 18m 52s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Episode 15: Songs About Rain, Part One | Dark & Moody Pop & Rock Rain Songs | Send us Fan Mail Some songs don’t just mention rain... they seem to belong to it. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, Christopher explores recordings that sound especially right when the weather turns gray. These aren’t novelty rain songs or metaphor-heavy ballads. They’re records shaped by timing, careers, studios, and circumstance - songs that seem to change depending on when and how you hear them. From the youthful sincerity of The Cascades’ “Rhythm of the Rain,” recorded by Navy serv... | 15m 27s | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() Episode 14: Help Me If You Can | Classic Rock Songs About Asking for Help | Send us Fan Mail Sometimes a song isn’t trying to impress you. It isn’t hiding behind clever lyrics or metaphor. Sometimes it’s doing something much simpler. It’s asking. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, Christopher explores hit songs where the lead singer drops the pose, abandons toughness, and says exactly what they mean, out loud and on the radio. These weren’t obscure album cuts or quiet confessions. Songs like ABBA’s “SOS” climbed straight into the Billboard Top 40 in 1975, turni... | 15m 09s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Episode 13: The Sound of Mid-Century Christmas | Ray Conniff and the Golden Age of Holiday Music | Send us Fan Mail Ray Conniff’s Christmas albums are everywhere once you start listening for them. Living rooms, department stores, car radios, and childhood memories you did not realize were soundtracked until much later. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, Christopher revisits the warm, brassy, harmony-heavy world of Ray Conniff’s holiday records. The ones that sat somewhere between background music and full-on seasonal event. We talk about why these albums felt so different, how Connif... | 11m 21s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Episode 12: A Very Tipsy Christmas | Holiday Songs About Drinking | Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re raising a glass to the Christmas songs that pair better with a drink. Not the picture-perfect holiday tunes, but the ones born in bars, lounges, casinos, and late nights. Songs with stories behind them and a little spirit in their step. We explore the rowdy origins of “Jingle Bells,” the heartbreak behind “Please Come Home for Christmas,” the Tahoe-lounge roots of “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” the cinematic chaos of “Fairytale of New York,” and the w... | 12m 26s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | ![]() Episode 11: Famous Hits with Uncredited Voices | The Session Singers Behind Classic Rock Songs | Send us Fan Mail Some of the most unforgettable moments in pop music did not come from the stars at all, they came from the voices standing right beside them. In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the uncredited and under-recognized singers whose performances helped turn good songs into timeless hits. From Chris Norman’s smoky surprise on Suzi Quatro’s “Stumblin’ In,” to Kiki Dee’s perfect blend with Elton John, to the powerhouse session vocalists behind Sergio Mendes, Phil Collins, Meat L... | 11m 46s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | ![]() Episode 10: Waiting for Number One | The Winter Olivia Newton-John Dominated the Billboard Charts | Send us Fan Mail In late 1981, Olivia Newton-John didn’t just reach number one — she froze the charts. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we explore the extraordinary 10-week reign of “Physical,” the longest Billboard Hot 100 run of the decade. At a time when MTV was brand new and pop music was shifting into a bold, modern era, Olivia reinvented her image and unintentionally blocked some of the biggest songs of the early ’80s from reaching the top. We revisit her earlier #1 hits “I Hone... | 9m 38s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | ![]() Episode 9: The Breakup Songs That Weren’t | Classic Rock Songs People Think Are About Breakups | Send us Fan Mail Some of the most emotional breakup songs in pop history were never about romance at all. In this episode of Who Ordered the Pie?, we explore the real stories behind songs that sound like lost love but were actually written about band fractures, creative betrayal, burnout, and friendship falling apart. We begin with Badfinger’s “Without You,” later made famous by Harry Nilsson, a song born from pressure, mismanagement, and a band quietly unraveling. From there, we step into th... | 12m 05s | ||||||
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.
