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!
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Episodes

7 days ago
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!

Oct 27, 2026
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 19, 2026
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 12, 2026
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 5, 2026
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!

Sep 28, 2026
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 14, 2026
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 7, 2026
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!

Aug 31, 2026
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 24, 2026
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!


