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Is it a championing of a misunderstood band, a meditation on growing up in the south, an exploration of race relations, a love letter to my Dad, or just a bunch of "Y"-filled jokes about a stupid rock band? Let’s find out, while I review every Lynyrd Skynyrd song, one episode at a time. Turn it up!

Skynyrd Reconsydyrd


    • Jul 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 60 EPISODES

    4.8 from 38 ratings Listeners of Skynyrd Reconsydyrd Podcast that love the show mention: skynyrd, simple man, band, history, host, fan, great podcast, first, fun, like, listening, love.



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    Special Guest Alan Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 68:01


    Alan Paul is a prolific music writer, with two New York Times best sellers. We discuss his new book "BROTHERS AND SISTERS: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s." Also, tons of great Skynyrd content and a great Black Crowes story.

    Gary Rossington Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 43:54


    The last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd has died. Let's talk about Gary Rossington and listen to some of his best moments. RIP Gary.

    Bonus Ep. Sweet Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 30:22


    Let's come together to mourn the release of Johnny and Donnie Van Zant's new song, "Sweet Florida."

    Special Guest Mike Cooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 58:18


    The great Mike Cooley from Drive by Truckers joins the show to discuss songwriting, Alabama, politics, and dogs. We even take a deep dive into a few of his songs. And, yes, there is some top notch Skynyrd talkyn'.

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike and John, Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 31:02


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast. This is the grand finale of the series. Even if we didn't know it at the time. Check in one last time to hear Mike and John discuss their ultimate dream for the podcast. Has it come true?

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike and John, Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 30:41


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast. In the penultimate episode, Mike and John take a tour of the Animal Kingdom. This is the best episode of this podcast.

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike and John, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 29:14


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast. Mike and John are joined by old friend, Aaron the Actor. You won't believe what happens next!

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike and John, Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 27:57


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast. Mike and John talk showbiz with a surprise celebrity guest! This is real. Don't believe me? Have a listen, jerk!

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike and John, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 32:51


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast, episode 4. Mike gives out thumbs-downs and John gives Mike thumbs-down for his thumb-downs. Also, special visits from James Hetfield and Hulk Hogan!

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike & John, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 28:54


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast, episode 3. Mike and John welcome their first guest, Carl the Lawyer. The three wacky old friends discuss lawyering and Billy Joel, but mostly themselves. Relatable!

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike & John, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 41:06


    Non-Skynyrd bonus podcast, episode 2. Mike and John continue to explain the awful concept of this podcast. Also, murder mysteries and Radar Love.

    Bonus Ep - Anonymous with Mike & John, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 44:48


    Join us for the first episode of the bonus non-Skynyrd podcast. Mike and John explain the premise of the show, rate themselves on intelligence and looks, and discuss juggling class.

    Bonus Ep - Introducing a New Bonus Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 24:56


    A very special announcement about a brand new bonus podcast which will run for the next 10 episodes! Don't miss this or you will be very confused in the near future. Also, I review Pitchfork's reviews of Radiohead and Faith No More.

    Bonus. Ep - Free Bird Yeller Talks Free Bird Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 23:16


    In this special episode, one of my all-time favorite listeners, the great Free Bird Yeller, shares his all-time favorite live version of Free Bird. Sit back, relax, and prepare for launch.

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    Bonus Ep. Just a Couple Old Friends Talkyn' Skynyrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 30:31


    In this special episode, my dear old (simple?) friend Aaron joins me to discuss our least favorite Lynyrd Skynyrd song. Also, our very first giveaway!

    Bonus Ep. Special Guest Zephaniah Ohora

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 60:21


    Country artist Zephaniah Ohora joins the podcast to discuss his amazing new album, Listening to the Music. We take a deep dive into Zephaniah's songs and chat about Neal Casal, releasing an album during a pandemic, and the Grateful Dead. Oh, and Skynyrd.

    Bonus Ep. T for Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 35:28


    In this bonus episode we discuss T for Texas, from One More From the Road. Plus a heartwarming Ed King story and Steve Gaines entry to the band.

    S4 Ep. 9 All I Can Do Is Write About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 28:51


    We wrap up Skynyrd's fourth album with a discussion of this Lynyrd Skynyrd ballad. Plus, the darkest tale in Skynyrd history.

    Bonus Ep. Simple Frynd 2: Still Searchin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 42:55


    Join us for the rest of my talk with the Simple Frynd. Delicious leftovers. Topics include birthdays, Kid Rock (I know), and the current state of southern rock. Oh, and Skynyrd.

    S4 Ep. 8 Cry for the Bad Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 22:51


    In this special episode, Ry from Sabbath Bloody Podcast takes over hosting duties to discuss one of Skynyrd's best songs.

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    S4 Ep. 7 Searching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 50:01


    The Simple Frynd joins us to discuss a lesser Skynyrd song, vacuuming dogs, and love. Plus, a brand new game: Ronnie or Dirt.

    Bonus Ep. Good Points About Skynyrd 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 27:01


    Ms. Breeze is back with the third episode of her hit podcast, Good Points About Skynyrd. Join us as we discuss dinner plans, my bad case of clarificationitis, and the live version of a song too good for even Ms. Breeze to deny: The Needle and the Spoon.

    S4 Ep. 6 Roll Gypsy Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 18:13


    We keep rolling with a review of Roll Gypsy Roll. Plus, the origin story of Lynyrd Skynyrd, with sound effects. All that and more. You will love the more.

    S4 Ep. 5 Double Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 22:59


    Let's get into Double Trouble, along with a discussion of The Honkettes and brief appearances by Isaac Hayes and Dr. Dre. Also, we set the free birds free.

    Bonus Ep. - Tales From The Amphitheatre

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 25:51


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    S4 Ep. 4 I Got The Same Old Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 25:43


    Tune in for a funky Skynyrd track. Stay for a discussion of the South, a near death experience, and the world's worst statue.

    S4 Ep. 3 Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 20:30


    Join us as we dive into some of the darkest lyrics in the Ronnie canon. Plus, Pyle Tydbyts and an admission of defeat from your beloved host.

    S4 Ep. 2 Every Mother's Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 26:57


    A review of Skynyrd's Every Mother's Son, plus a deep dive into the tumultuous life of Leon Wilkeson and the world premiere of "Skynyrd Jokes."

    Bonus Ep. Good Points About Skynyrd 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 38:40


    The Simple Daughter, AKA Ms. Breeze, is back with a second episode of her hit podcast, Good Points About Skynyrd. Join us as we discuss the Gimme Back My Bullets album cover, Skynyrd fashion, quarantine, the new Skynyrd song, and John Prine. Plus, we take questions from yooOOUUu, baby.

    Bonus Ep. Frynds for Wythyrs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 32:44


    This one's a little different. Join us for a tribute to the late, great Bill Withers and some wacky music talk with two of my oldest, bestest friends. WARNING: Zero Skynyrd content.

    S4 Ep. 1 Gimme Back My Bullets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 22:02


    Gather six feet away from your closest friends and family and crank up this review of the first song and title track from Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gimme Back My Bullets. It's a good one that is surprisingly not about guns. Also, I promise 40% less nonsense than usual.

    Bonus Ep. Ronnie And Neil

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 40:43


    Join us for one more bonus episode, as we delve into the Ronnie & Neil "feud," via the great songs, "Powderfinger" by Neil Young, and "Ronnie and Neil," by Drive-By Truckers. Warning: we discuss Vince Neil more than anyone could have expected.

    Bonus Ep. Skynyrd Reconsydyrd's New Year's Rockin' Eve

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 33:34


    In this very special bonus episode, we ring in the New Year with special guests Youngest Kid, Middle Kid, and Wife. Before we count down to midnight, we celebrate and discuss our Skynyrd New Year's Eve 1972 resolutions. Plus a celebrity guest you will not believe.

    Bonus Ep. Marriage Story: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 23:20


    The holidays are for drinking and arguing. Join me and my wife as we do a lot of both. We argue about Skynyrd, Buster Keaton, microphone placement, Louisiana, Poison, and so much more.

    Bonus Ep. A Very Skynyrd Christmys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 25:32


    Tune in for a very special Christmas episode, where the Simple Man listens to the Lynyrd Skynyrd Christmas album for the first and last time.

    Bonus Ep. Good Points About Skynyrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 24:08


    Presenting the premiere episode of my 9 year old daughter's podcast, Good Points About Skynyrd. While we take a break between albums, my daughter discusses the first 3 Skynyrd Album covers, Leon's hat, and the Confederate flag.

    S3 Ep. 8 Whiskey Rock A Roller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 25:24


    Pour a tall one and get ready for the season finale, "Whiskey Rock-a-Roller." We discuss Ed King's exit, Ronnie's reaction to a dumb journalist, and Old Granddad. Plus, a shocking and devastating ending.

    S3 Ep. 7 Made In The Shade

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 19:08


    Join us for a discussion of Made in the Shade, skydiving, another twist in the Clarence murder investigation, gift giving, Lystenyr Lettyrs, and yodeling. From my porch to yours.

    S3 Ep. 6 Am I Losin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 23:59


    The Simple Younger Daughter is back to review Am I Losin', insult her Dad, and introduce a new Skynyrd podcast to the world. Plus, a disturbing development in the Clarence case. Ding!

    S3 Ep. 5 On The Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 22:29


    New episode is up. We are On the Hunt with Ronnie and the gang. Tune in for some amazing guitar, sage advice from Ronnie's Dad, and a twist in Clarence's murder investigation. Oh, and making sex.

    S3 Ep. 4 I'm A Country Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 24:41


    Special guest host time! We welcome Nate, a bonafide city boy and the co-host of The Deep Purple Podcast, to review "I'm a Country Boy," by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's City vs. Country. North vs. South. Nate vs. Ronnie. Who will prevail?

    S3 Ep. 3 Railroad Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 22:16


    All aboard the Skynyrd train as we delve into Railroad Song. Join us for insight into the makin' of Nuthin' Fancy, a story about Cash & Haggard, the introduction of new producer Jarence, and the return of sponsors. Choo Choo!

    S3 Ep. 2 Cheatin' Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 21:56


    A very spooky episode, in which we discuss a song about shooting a woman, a mysterious death, devil eyes, and a fatal car crash. Join us, if you dare.

    S3 Ep. 1 Saturday Night Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 24:31


    In which we discuss Skynyrd's third album, Nuthin' Fancy, the single and lead off track, Saturday Night Special, and gun control (sort of). Also, an update on the new producer and Aussie rules footie.

    S2 Ep. 8 Call Me The Breeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 26:33


    The exciting finale of Season 2, in which we discuss Call Me the Breeze, JJ Cale, and Charlie Daniels' Volunteer Jam. Also, huge news about Clarence.

    S2 Ep. 7 The Needle and the Spoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 20:39


    Join us for a very special episode, in which guest host Sabbath Bloody Podcast takes over the show to teach us all about the needle and the spoon. Both of them.

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    S2 Ep. 6 Swamp Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 19:27


    Join the Simple Man as he returns home to review Swamp Music. Plus, a gruesome Ronnie Rumbyle, the story of a bunch of fatherless boys from Florida, and the inevitable boiling point with Clarence, the producer.

    S2 Ep. 5 The Ballad Of Curtis Loew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 21:03


    In which we discuss the genius of The Ballad of Curtis Loew, the origin of the band name and its unforeseen repercussions, and introduce the new Skynyrd History segment. This episode is sponsored by KidsVapes.

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    S2 Ep. 4 Workin' For MCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 20:36


    In which the Simple Man gushes about Workin' For MCA, shares national stupidity data, and gets frustrated with his Dad.

    S 2 Ep. 3 Don't Ask Me No Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 30:00


    In which the Simple Man reviews Don't Ask Me No Questions, tells a whale of a tale about Bobby Keys, shares Dad reviews, and introduces the new Ronnie Rumbyles segment. Turn it up.

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    S2 Ep. 2 I Need You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 26:23


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