PigzFromaGun

Welcome to PigzFromaGun, the podcast where we uncover the fascinating stories behind popular music from the 1950s through 1980s. Lots of different genres will be covered, but some of the main focuses will be rock, R&B, doo wop, country, and new wave. You may just learn something new about your favorite songs, and the brilliant artists who made them. Enjoy and oink on!

Episodes

7 days ago

28 min

1964 was an incredible year for The Beatles. They started off on the Ed Sullivan Show, spent the summer as movie stars, and ended the year with "Beatles for Sale". And this episode in particular will focus on the songs on "A Hard Day's Night"... that includes Paul McCartney's first great ballad!

7 days ago

28 min

Oct 27, 2026

26 min

In honor of Halloween, what better creepy crawly song is there to play then this one? We talk about old Boris, and plenty of other mid-60s classics from this band.

Oct 27, 2026

26 min

Oct 19, 2026

28 min

This hard rock group that started out in the mid-70s was pure dynamite. Just as this famous track suggests!

Oct 19, 2026

28 min

Oct 12, 2026

24 min

This week's episode tells the story of one of the 80s biggest hits... and while its lyrics may be inaccurate, its harmonies are beautiful! So, props to this seasoned band of session musicians creating a great sound.

Oct 12, 2026

24 min

Oct 5, 2026

26 min

Today's episode tells the story of Johnny Bragg. He was a man who was imprisoned multiple times on false charges, but overcame it all through the power of music and friendship. It's truly an inspiring tale!

Oct 5, 2026

26 min

Sep 28, 2026

27 min

Being busy prevented me from uploading last week... so instead we'll honor the start of fall today! This iconic counterculture tune is the melancholy of autumn personified.

Sep 28, 2026

27 min

Sep 14, 2026

25 min

Well, it doesn't really get more famous than this song. And so we had to cover it on this podcast!

Sep 14, 2026

25 min

Sep 7, 2026

27 min

On what would've been his 90th birthday, today we honor Buddy Holly and his chirping Crickets. When it comes to The Beatles' early influences, they might've been the strongest!

Sep 7, 2026

27 min

Aug 31, 2026

38 min

Last week's news about Dolly Parton hurt. It changed my plans for the podcast. I had to dedicate this week's episode to her and the excellent music she's made.

Aug 31, 2026

38 min

Aug 24, 2026

31 min

Today we cover another late 60s counterculture icon, just as we did last week. It's maybe the most legendary guitarist there ever was... Jimi Hendrix!

Aug 24, 2026

31 min

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