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Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

Jesse Jackson
Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
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  • Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

    Our Time

    20/07/2026 | 38 mins.
    What does it feel like to wrap oneself up in a cold beef roast? And why does John Hiatt want us to imagine that as he describes one (or more) love stories in the song "Our Time" from 2008's Same Old Man?

    These and other questions are answered on our way to rate on our special Hiatt five star scale. Agree? Disagree? Be sure to give us your feedback.
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  • Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

    Open Road

    13/07/2026 | 59 mins.
    Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by all-star Perfectly Good Podcast guest and superfan Nick Brown to discuss the title track from John Hiatt's 2010 album, The Open Road.

    As we explore the lyrical themes of hopelessness, resilience, and the complex desire for both home and the road, we wonder about the heroine of this story and whether she may appear in other songs.

    Special thanks to Lightning 100, Nashville's independent radio for their interview with John Hiatt, which we have sampled. Be sure to check out the full version, which is part of the "Open Road" playlist on our youtube channel.

    Be like Nick! Share your thoughts, whether it's about this song or one we have discussed earlier in our A to Z journey, and try to beat his 5-song record by joining us for an episode. E-mail perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com

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  • Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

    Only the Song Survives

    06/07/2026 | 57 mins.
    Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by John Hiatt Fan Page admin Jamey Rogers for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. Together, we discuss "Only the Song Survives" from John Hiatt's 2001 Crossing Muddy Waters.

    But, wait, is this the verse you said that you lost? Stay till the end for a special bonus from the era of radio. Special thank you to Juergen, host of the Perfectly Good Cigar German John Hiatt fanpage for making us aware that there was a draft of this song neither of us had heard before.

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  • Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

    One Stiff Breeze

    29/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth discuss another song from John Hiatt's Eclipse Sessions. While "One Stiff Breeze" does not fit the typical mold of this great singer-songwriter's work, it provides lots of questions for our hosts. Is it a completely different expreience when you read only the verses? Why is the title hidden at the end? Who is John Hiatt telling "I love you?"

    Explore these questions and share your own rating after we give our 1-5 star analysis.
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  • Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z

    One of Them Damn Days

    22/06/2026 | 35 mins.
    Whether it's Monday, or Tuesday, or any other day you listen to Perfectly Good Podcast, we hope that you will enjoy our discussion of "One of Them Damn Days" from John Hiatt's Mystic Pinball.

    Hosts Sylvan and Jesse share just the facts, break down the lyrics and rate on our special one to five star scale.
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About Perfectly Good Podcast - John Hiatt from A to Z
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.
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