Riffs on Riffs

The airwaves have been a touch too quiet, don’t you think? The studio has been dark, the curtains drawn, and the amps silent. But fear not, music aficionados, Riffs on Riffs is back with a full-fledged podcast revival.Riffs on Riffs has always been about the thrill of musical discovery, that tingle down your spine when a perfect melody kicks in. Every chart-topper is a sonic time capsule. We'll crack it open, trace its history, decode those cryptic lyrics, and unearth the hidden gems in its musical DNA. Hosts Joe and Toby are back as your audio archaeologists, digging up the stories behind the songs.But here's where it gets fun. From those melodies, we riff. Wild tangents, pop culture connections, personal stories, those "shower thoughts" sparked by a killer chorus – think of it as the ultimate deep dive followed by a freewheeling jam session inspired by the hits. Dust off your headphones and get ready to rediscover those songs you thought you knew.

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Recent Reviews

natou_g

Love the Pod

Great host with amazing chemistry. Truly impress with the range of music genres covered on this show. I’m always taking notes when they mention new artist. Keep up the great work.
Canyonbro

Love this!

Joe and Toby are so much fun to listen to and I learn so much!
Elliot Strunk

Great Research, Great Chemistry

Joe and Toby know their stuff, digging in the crates to connect the dots for their listeners. Couched in pop culture rather than academics, Riffs on Riffs is a fun trip through music history. Stop reading, start listening.
TheMonarchsofYourHeart

A fun listen

It’s fun learning about some of my favorite songs and artists with this podcast. Also pretty goofy in a good way.
Super dog lover 2013

So well done!

This is definitely one of the best podcast I’ve listened to by far! It’s well-researched and well-written. The humor is on par and the connections between so many different songs is astounding. This is a perfect example of a podcast that keeps its novice music listeners engaged and with it while still providing fun new insights to even the most learned musicians out there. All in all a very well done podcast and would highly recommend!
chefcherylann

In depth and well researched

I love the story of a story, be that a song, a lyric, poetry or a novel. These two gentlemen are bringing that and then some. They’re digging deep and proving that indeed, “everything old is new again”. So well done!
HisNameIsSpeed

Ahh the Circle of Music

A podcast right up my alley. An excellent idea for a podcast and a very well rounded presentation of music history. I think the thing I like the most about Riffs on Riffs is Joe and Toby’s personal music backgrounds provide for a wide variety of perspective and makes each episode feel like, not only the audience, but even they are learning something each show. Good work gentlemen!
caseysmith926

Love this

So here I was sitting next to Toby on a plane, listening to random podcasts. He introduces himself and tells me about this podcast. Here I am the day after, loving it. Already listened to several episodes. Can’t wait to listen to them all! Combines great music with basically the history of it, which brings out the nerd in me!
loljoko

Very Entertaining!!

This show has the perfect combination of humor, information and overall entertainment! The hosts compliment each other well and it’s very easy to listen to. I have literally learned something every show.
randal_man

chill and chockful of musical knowledge

Joe and Toby deliver -- great rapport and great stories combined with personal asides (they're both accomplished musicians) to produce mashmix genealogies of classic and not-quite-classic pop tunes. These guys know their stuff--and their preparation is solid. No "aah"s or "umm"s, and only in the rarest moments do they actually leave a thread untied back to the core of the story. Riffs on Riffs is the real deal.
henrirocks

Superb

This podcast is a “must-listen” for anyone who is starving for some elevated conversation about music. Joe and Toby provide a diverse array of tunes with incredibly interesting background. I particularly appreciate the way they “tie it all together” and take you on a truly creative journey. You’ll love this podcast.
soulkitchen2

Fun filled Delorean ride through musical history

Awesome podcast! Love the interaction between the hosts and their entertaining delivery of musical history. Great job!
patrickwal

What a great idea for a podcast.

Did not expect to enjoy this nearly as much as I did. Great hosts, entertaining, educational. I'm a music lover, but didn't know SO much of the history of music I love. Highly recommended.
DmunB3

Love the Show

Excellent content, great interaction between the hosts, packed full of info and laughs. I’m hooked!!! D-Mun
Helga89

The for love of music

With being on the road a lot , it’s nice to have a podcast that is enjoyable, fun, and easy to listen to. I admire the history of the music and how it has influenced today’s music. Great job boys.
nmhcya

Awesome

I am a music teacher and I have the privilege of teaching Toby’s son. I’m really impressed with this podcast and love the smart, thorough, and entertaining content. So lucky to have this great pod from great people here in Cleveland.
Georgiyo

A music lovers podcast

Great podcast!!! I love music across multiple genres, from hip hop to classic rock and in very, very rare cases country. This is a great podcast that tells the back story of how music is interconnected and how music from one genre will influence another.
RMontagueLMF

Groundbreaking

Such a great podcast! Amazing listen for any true music fan.
Danderson0504

Riffs on Riffs is Excellent!

These guys are brilliant! Nerdy, hilarious and educational podcast. Keep the episodes coming!
David Allen Moss

No Show Like It Anywhere!

There’s no other podcast like this on the planet. A fascinating exploration of sampled music across the history of pop culture. The hosts are down to earth guys, with their own musical talents. Everything about this show deserves a good listen!
PodcastLover11

Great music knowledge

The hosts know a ton about music and do a great job connecting all the cool songs that have sampled from eachother over the years.
Bibliophile33

Everything a music podcast should be

The hosts are hilarious, smart, and fun to listen to, and they pick the greatest songs to dissect! Can't wait to hear more!