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Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

By: Jesse Jackson
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A podcast dedicated to discussing every John Hiatt song in alphabetical order featuring Sylvan Groth and Jesse Jackson. John Robert Hiatt (born August 20, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter.[ Hiatt has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards. He has released 22 studio albums, two compilation albums and one live album.His songs have been covered by Bonnie Raitt (Thing called Love), Bob Dylan (The Usual), Have a Little Faith in Me (Joe Cocker, Jewel, Mandy Moore & Bon Jovi) , Memphis in the Meantime (Carl Perkins, Greg Allman) Angel Eyes (Jeff Healey Band) to name just a few. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.2022-2023 Music
Episodes
  • Number One Honest Game

    Number One Honest Game
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode which is our fifth time discussing a song from John Hiatt's Warming Up to the Ice Age, Jesse and Sylvan are joined by Joe Kay from Play that Rock and Roll. We also have some audio commentary from the Fish Out of Water YouTube Channel and a excerpt from John Hiatt himself on the unique sound of "Number One Honest Game." Join us as we break down the lyrics and rate this song on our 1 to 5 star scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Nothing In My Heart

    Nothing In My Heart
    Mar 23 2026
    Jesse and Sylvan discuss another John Hiatt song in their A to Z journey. This week it is "Nothing in My Heart" from 2018's Eclipse Sessions. Join us as they review some of the facts on how this album was created and break down the lyrics. Also be sure to check out Mia Karlsson's wonderful cover, which both hosts agreed added a point to our final rating of this song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Nothin' I Love

    Nothin' I Love
    Mar 16 2026
    Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth discuss "Nothin' I Love" from John Hiatt's 2014 album Terms of My Surrender. The two fans discuss the lyrics, including how much each can follow the symbolism of the poker references, and the music before giving the song our rating. Before delving into the songs, the two fans catch up and share some wonderful feedback from our listeners. This was one of the songs included in the great tribute album Darren Watson Sings John Hiatt so stay tuned till the end of the episode for a sample of the New Zealander's cover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
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