Joey”s Song
Joey's Song is the official podcast of the Joey's Song Foundation — the Madison, Wisconsin nonprofit behind the annual Freezing Man Festival, a benefit concert for epilepsy research featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy winners, and iconic 80s and 90s rock artists. Each episode features in-depth interviews with musicians, industry leaders, and advocates. We cover music history, stories behind the songs, personal connections to epilepsy awareness, and why musicians are giving back through music. Artists from Garbage, The Bangles, Letters to Cleo, Goo Goo Dolls, Tears for Fears, Soul Asylum, Fountains of Wayne, and Gang of Four have all shared their stories here. The Joseph Gomoll Foundation was established in honor of Joey Gomoll, who passed away in 2010 from Dravet Syndrome. Follow us at joeyssong.org and @joeyssong on all platforms.
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Episodes
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
In Episode 6 of LINERnotes — hosts Mike Gomoll of Joey's Song and Code Zero Radio's Andy McNamara take a look at one of Madison, Wisconsin's most legendary rock clubs: Headliners. Mike shares firsthand stories from his years working there as a bartender, bouncer, VJ, and promotions staffer — and the legendary artists he encountered along the way.Mike talks about U2 playing "Gloria" twice in one night on their early Madison stop, James Brown's electrifying cape show, Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" tour, Cheap Trick playing under fake names, Iggy Pop's wild stage persona, Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics, George Thorogood's legendary 50-States-in-50-Dates tour (and the backstage pass that ended up in his anthology), and the band from Kansas who just showed up at the bar after their Coliseum set.Then the conversation shifts to Joey's Song — specifically the unforgettable "Bangles and Friends" set from 2025, featuring Vicki Peterson and Debbi Peterson, Kay Hanley (Letters to Cleo), Gail Greenwood (Belly), Kelly Deal (The Breeders), Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females), John Cowsill, Gabi Lima and more. Mike talks about how he badgered Vicki and Debbi into doing a full Bangles set, why Debbi Peterson deserves more recognition as a lead vocalist, and whether a "Bangles and Friends" touring show could ever happen.
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0:00 - Intro & Joey's Song Mission1:24 - Welcome Back & Wisconsin Lake Life2:19 - How Mike Got Recruited to Headliners3:35 - The History of Church Key & Headliners Music Hall5:06 - Mike's Jobs: Bartender, Bouncer, VJ & Promotions8:37 - Learning the Music Business at Headliners9:28 - Headliners Alumni Who Played Joey's Song11:38 - U2 at Headliners: Playing "Gloria" Twice13:43 - No Photos, No Selfies — Life Before Cell Phones14:39 - George Thorogood's 50 States Tour & the Headliners Backstage Pass17:10 - The Best Spot to Watch a Show at Headliners18:31 - Wild Shows: Wendy O. Williams & Iggy Pop20:09 - The Stage Door, the Alley & the Backstage Scene21:35 - Most Memorable Shows: James Brown & Joan Jett23:47 - Kansas Shows Up After Their Coliseum Set25:44 - Local Madison Bands: Spooner, Chaser & the Scene26:38 - The People Who Didn't Make It & Life in Club Management28:06 - Will Today's Clubs Have the Same Legacy?30:51 - Break & Tease: Bangles and Friends at Joey's Song31:30 - Back From Break: How the Bangles Set Came Together34:43 - Building the Bangles Set List36:38 - Debbi Peterson Deserves More Credit as a Lead Vocalist39:24 - Gabi Lima, the Trash Panda Pedal & Wild Honey Foundation41:26 - Highlights of the Bangles and Friends Set43:42 - Could Bangles and Friends Go on Tour?46:44 - Dream Bangles Songs for Joey's Song 202748:13 - Closing & What's Next for LINERnotes49:32 - Outro & How to Support Joey's Song
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026
Ebo and Mike talk about the artists they would like to have a beer with.
Monday Jun 08, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Ebo and Mike talk about protest songs and their value and controversies
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Tuesday May 26, 2026
A look back at one of Joey's Song's greatest hits. The Know-It-All Girlfriends with a blazing cover of AC/DC's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
Saturday May 23, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Ebo and Mike talk about the value of "technical fireworks" in music. When does it work, when does it not..with much love to Eddie Van Halen and Neil Peart.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
Thursday May 21, 2026
Thursday May 21, 2026
Mike tells the fortuitous story of #KayHanley joining the Joey's Song family
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
Rewind brings back #CharlieBerens visit to the Joey's Song PODcast...
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.