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Rock the Cash Bar

Dianne Gallagher, Ben Mowbraywww.rockthecashbarpodcast.com
Welcome to Rock the Cash Bar with hosts Ben Mowbray and Dianne Gallagher. Every week we pick one song and do a deep dive into the lyrics and explore all the different ways they have been interpreted. We will also discuss how the song connected to us on a personal level, focusing on all the embarrassing details. Glad to have you here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar
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Episodes

Clocks

Episode 95: This week we discuss Clocks by Coldplay with guest, comedian Sean O’Brien. Yes, we talk about vagina candles but also, so much more. Sean is a blast! You’ll curse if you miss this opportunity. Sean O’Brien Instagram: @thatseanobrien Twitter: @thisseanobrien Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you wou...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Message in a Bottle

Episode 94: This week we discuss Message in a Bottle by The Police. Lonely people trying to find each other, speaking in tongues and twelve hours of tantric sex. We’re sending out an S.O.S. December Patreon Drawing winner: Steve Ryan Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cas...

Nov 22, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 94

The Way

Episode 93: This week we discuss The Way by Fastball with guest, comedian Brian Gaar. We drank up the wine and got to talking. Grab a bag of soggy Doritos, kids. This love story goes off the rails. Brian Gaar briangaar.com Twitter @briangaar Brian's Guilty Pleasure Song: Cruise, Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! ht...

Nov 15, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Lust for Life

Episode 92: This week we discuss Lust for Life by Iggy Pop. Oh, man. Iggy, Bowie, William S Burroughs, blood, drugs, ukuleles and trailer park carbon monoxide barbecued chicken. Get it! Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Patreon member! For $5 a month Patreon memb...

Nov 08, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Real World

Episode 91: This week we discuss Real World by Matchbox Twenty with comedian Andy Erikson. Stripper pole death. Funky highs on yellow suns. Strait up, what do you want to learn about here? Andy Erikson https://www.andyerikson.com Andy’s Guilty Pleasure Song Hedwig’s Theme - Harry Potter Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthe...

Nov 01, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Brothers in Arms

Episode 90: This week we discuss Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits with guests, Pete Wilson & Dave Phillips of ds:uk, a Dire Straits tribute band from the UK. For the people who really know music, this one’s for YOU! Pete & Dave direstraitstribute.co.uk seriouslycollins.com davephillipsmusic.co.uk YouTube: Pro Tools Answers Guilty Pleasure Songs Pete: I Love You by Dru Hill Dave: Cover Girl by New Kids on the Block Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessl...

Oct 25, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 90

Magnolia

Episode 89: This week we discuss Magnolia by John Mayer with special guest, Patrick McLellan! Soft summer breezes, truck drivers, heartache, hope and ugly guitar faces. Patrick McLellan Twitter: @pmclellan Podcast: Lima Time Time Patrick’s Guilty Pleasure Song Party in the USA -Miley Cyrus Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rock...

Oct 18, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 89

99 Red Balloons

Episode 88: This week we discuss 99 Red Balloons by Nena for Dianne’s 44th birthday because who doesn’t want to talk about paranoia, the threat of war and lost dreams on their birthday? Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Patreon member! For $5 a month Patreon memb...

Oct 11, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Numbers Nightclub

Episode 87: Our guest this week is Marcus Pontello, creator/director of Friday I’m in Love , a documentary about Numbers Nightclub, one of the oldest nightclubs clubs in the U.S. and the place where Dianne wants her new wave-loving ashes to be spread. Marcus Pontello Instagram: @marky_desade Friday I'm in Love Documentary Instagram: @numbersdoc Website: https://www.numbersdocumentary.com Numbers Nightclub Instagram: @numbersnightclub Website: https://www.numbersnightclub.com Special THANK YOU Ch...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Words Get in the Way

Episode 86: We discuss Words Get in the Way by Gloria Estefan with comedian, Greg Warren. This little Cuban lady blew our minds with her seven Grammys, Presidential Medal, a fractured spine, an offer to work with the CIA and much more! Also, Greg is delightful. As usual. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash...

Sep 27, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 86

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Episode 85: We discuss A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum with comedian, Zahid Dewji. Let’s skip the light fandango and turn cartwheels ‘cross the floor. As soon as Zahid stops crying. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a P...

Sep 20, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 85

The Ghost in You

Episode 84: We discuss The Ghost in You by Psychedelic Furs with special guest, Jeremy Essig. This song up for many interpretations and Richard Butler thinks we’re intelligent enough to reach our own conclusions. Maybe you are. We might be ding-dongs. Dressed Up Like a Douche from Josh Hall Eagles: Heartache Tonight He heard "There's gonna be a party tonight" Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Pa...

Sep 13, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Everybody Knows

Episode 83: We discuss Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen. Why did Ben get kicked out of the Waldorf Astoria? Why did Dianne’s mom bite off the bud of a rose? We tell our stories and now, everybody knows. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Patreon member! For $5 a month Patreon members will have a private co...

Sep 06, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns

Episode 82: We discuss Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone. So many questions that can never really be answered when it comes to what might have been if the world hadn’t lost Andrew Wood. Here’s the story of Mr. Faded Glory. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for be...

Aug 30, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

Episode 81: We discuss Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes with special guest, comedian Tim Convy! Health food and yoga? Gross. Cheating, public sex and sandy genitals? Apparently, yes? Tim’s NOT having it! Grab a fruity drink. Come with us and escape. Tim Convy timconvystuff.com Ludo ludorock.com Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://w...

Aug 23, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Dumb Love Pod Swap!

It's a Dumb Love Pod Swap! We'll be back to our regular schedule next week so until then, enjoy this episode from our favorite ladies at Dumb Love Podcast!

Aug 16, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Joey

Episode 79: We discuss Joey by Concrete Blonde. We talk about alcoholism while hungover after Dianne takes Ben’s parents to a drag queen show in her small, conservative town. So that’s fun. But then we get serious. Joey, if you’re hurting, so are we. Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Last Day from Lemonada Media. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar ...

Aug 02, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Doug Stanhope

Episode 78: Comedian Doug Stanhope joins the Cash Bar along with Birdcloud’s Makenzie Green. It’s a mixture of comedy, music and edibles. We discuss Chuck E’s in Love (RIP Chuck Weiss) by Rickie Lee Jones, J. Geils Band, Mitch Hedberg, Sean Rouse and more. Doug Stanhope: dougstanhope.com Twitter: DougStanhope BirdCloud: @birdcloudusa Doug’s Eulogy for Sean Rouse https://www.vulture.com/2018/07/doug-stanhopes-eulogy-for-sean-rouse.html Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro mus...

Jul 26, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 78

When I Die

Episode 77: We discuss When I Die by GG Allin with guest, Corban Gallagher. Grab your masks and antibacterial wipes. Move over Warren Zevon, this time the shit is literally hits the fan. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Patreon member! For $5 a month Patreon mem...

Jul 19, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Lawyers, Guns and Money

Episode 76: We discuss Lawyers, Guns and Money by Warren Zevon with guest, comedian Nate Abshire. Mobsters, gambling in Havana, enjoying every sandwich and rocking out with …Amy Tan? The shit has hit the fan. Nate’s Guilty Pleasure song Break My Heart by Dua Lipa @NateAbshire on Social Media Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/ro...

Jul 12, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Sam Phillips & Sun Records

Episode 75: We sit down with Geoff Smith, tour guide at the Legendary Sun Studio in Memphis and he tells us the history of Sam Phillips and Sun Records! Howlin’ Wolf, The Prisonaires, Elvis, Cash, Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Orbison, Prine and more! Geoff’s Guilty Pleasure song The Suffering by Coheed and Cambria More from Geoff Instagram: @geoffsmythe & @campfiresandsynthesizers Soul Shaker for Star and Micey The Wealthy West Dream Crusher Hope Smasher Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Edd...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)

Episode 74: We discuss Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow) by John Prine. Russian YouTubers and kids getting hit by trains and school busses. From the diamonds in the sidewalk to the dirt in the gutter, we cover it all. Dressed Up Like a Douche from Melanie Black Salt n Pepa: Push it. Push it good. She heard “pussy, pussy good” (I think we all did.) Winner of July Patreon drawing: Corban Gallagher. Unfortunately. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degr...

Jun 28, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Best Clockmaker on Mars

Episode 73 : We discuss Best Clockmaker on Mars by Sturgill Simpson with special guest, comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire. We talk Martian time, Kierkegaard, Tennessee, country fusion and choosing love. Sturgill Simpson is Dianne’s chicken wonton taco. Jerry Wayne Longmire Twitter: @ComedyJerry Instagram: @jerrywaynelive Jerry’s Guilty Pleasure Neil Diamond: Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show Dressed Up Like a Douche from Stephanie MacConaghy Bruce Springsteen: Glory Days Lyric: Make you feel l...

Jun 21, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 73

RERUN! Henry Phillips

Episode 72: RERUN of Episode 26 with Henry Phillips! This week we sit down with comedian/musician/actor Henry Phillips! He plays a couple of hilarious songs including, End of the World and explains his process of writing music for stand-up comedy. Dressed Up Like a Douche Misheard lyrics from our pal and comedian JR Brow In Cheap Trick’s “ I Want You To Want Me ”, there’s the phrase, ‘ didn’t i, didn’t i, didn’t i see you cryin’? ..fiddle on loan without a friend you know you feel like dying.’ F...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 72

The Promise

Episode 71: We discuss The Promise by When in Rome with special guest, comedian Josh Sneed. I’m sorry but I’m just thinking of the right words to say to make you listen to this episode. It’s a fun one! I promise. Josh Sneed joshsneed.com oldschoolshirts.com Josh’s Guilty Pleasure Air Supply: Making Love Out of Nothing At All Dressed Up Like a Douche from Jeremy Essig When in Rome: The Promise Lyric: I’m sorry but I’m just thinking of the right words to say. He heard: I’m sorry I was just thinkin...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Epic

Episode 70: We discuss Epic by Faith No More with special guests Jeremy Essig and Corban Gallagher. Can you feel it? See it? Can you touch it? Smell it? Good. We hid a dook. Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Patreon member! For $5 a month Patreon members will hav...

May 31, 20211 hr 7 min

Erasure

Episode 69: We discuss Phantom Bride and A Little Respect by Erasure. Synth pop and Motown. Rented rooms and invented truths. What religion or reason would drive you to forsake this episode? Patreon member Virginia Jackson’s Instagram: Pachewdesign HoneyPunchBand Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Sara Wessling: Guilty Pleasures vocals Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would lik...

May 24, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Pictures of You

Episode 68: We discuss Pictures of You by The Cure with comedian Carly Baker. What happens when 3 adults ride a wormhole back to their teenage feelings about Robert Smith? Emotional Terrorism and a browned-chicken curegasm. Carly Baker Instagram: carlybakerisajoke Twitter: carlylbaker1 Dressed Up Like a Douche from Max Galloway Aerosmith’s Train Kept A-Rollin’ Actual lyric: Train kept a rolling all night long He heard: Drank Coronas all night long Carly’s Guilty Pleasure Song It Must Have Been L...

May 17, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Total Eclipse of the Heart

Episode 67: We discuss Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler. Once upon a time there was light in your life – but then you learned this song is about vampires. Does that blow your mind like a powder keg giving off sparks? Special THANK YOU Chuck Savage & Eddie Hawkins: Intro music Jeremy Essig: Six Degrees of Tommy Stinson ********** We have a Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/rockthecashbar If you would like to help support Rock the Cash Bar we have some fun perks for becoming a Pa...

May 10, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 67

You Can Call Me Al

Episode 66: We discuss You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon with comedian, Matthew Broussard. Who is the roly-poly little bat-faced girl? Why doesn’t Matthew have a short little span of attention? Why is Chevy Chase in this video?? Have a listen. We have small wifi issues and a delay at first but we get it fixed! More from Matthew Broussard: MondayPunday on social media Mondaypunday.com Podcast: She Does Standup Too? Matthew’s Guilty Pleasure songs: Candy – Mandy Moore| Winnie the Pooh Intro Special...

May 03, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 66
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