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SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist’s music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their idol. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia, SONIC IMPACT is a love letter from music fans to the artists that most influenced them. 

Eliot Goldberg


    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Head and the Heart's Jonathan Russell/ Coldplay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 76:21


    Jonathan Russell, lead singer and songwriter of Head and the Heart takes us on a musical journey from Virginia to Seattle, through his influences, life experiences and songs that lead to the formation of one of the most enduring bands of the last 15 years with hits like Lost In My Mind, All We Ever Knew, Rivers and Roads, Missed Connection and countless others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    306: Train's Pat Monahan/ Led Zeppelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 46:44


    Raised in Erie, PA, Train frontman Pat Monhan was inspired by the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin to pursue his rock n' roll dreams. Without any musical training, Pat learns how to sing, moves to San Fran, forms Train and against all odds goes on to write and record some of the biggest hits of the past 25 years - including "Soul Sister," "Drive By," "Marry Me," "Drops of Jupiter" and climbs the heights of rock stardom. Years later Pat will record a Led Zeppelin 2 tribute album to honor his musical heroes, which gets the stamp of approval from the band. Humble and low key, Pat continues to pass on his love of his British rock gods, and his musical gifts to his 12 year old son who is now a talented singer in his own right. As Train goes out on the road this summer with REO Speedwagon, this career retrospective captures Pat Monahan at the perfect moment, still rockin' and rolling and still searching for new ways to move and inspire his fans through his lyrical and vocal talents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    305: The Black Keys/ Beck and Fat Possum Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 67:19


    This is a podcast about The Black Keys, who were inspired by the raw blues artists of Fat Possum Records and indie rock. On this epic episode, Dan and Pat take us through their amazing history- from their unexpected formation, through years of struggling to breakout, to eventually dealing with "sudden" massive success. And despite reaching the heights of rock stardom, the iconic rock duo from Ohio have stayed true to their raw roots, while at the same time expanding their sonic palette, including recently recording with one of their biggest inspirations- Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    304: Neil Finn/ The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 66:58


    Considered one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, Neil Finn has been writing brilliant melodic pop masterpieces for nearly 50 years. First as a member of the influential New Zealand avant garde band Split Enz, then in 1986 breaking through the pop stratosphere with the trio Crowded House. But it was the early influence of the Beatles that can be heard throughout Finn's masterful catalogue, with classics like Message To My Girl, Weather With You, Better Be Home Soon , Distant Sun and the iconic Don't Dream It's Over. Dont Dream was covered by U2 as a tribute to freedom and Alexei Navalny's widow. Recently, Neil was inspired to reform his beloved band Crowded House , and as is often the case with the Finns, has become a family affair- adding sons Liam (guitar) and Elroy (drums) to the line up. From a small town in New Zealand to pop superstardom, Neil Finn brings his life story and musical journey to Spin Sonic Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    303: LP / Jeff Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 60:18


    "Lost On You" singer, LP, recounts the key musical moments in their life- rising from sought after songwriter to hugely successful artist in their own right. But it was immense influence of cult singer Jeff Buckley and his untimely death that inspired LP to pursue and ultimately achieve a lifetime dream of pop stardom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    302: Killer Mike/ Ice Cube

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 53:30


    Rapper Killer Mike recounts how Ice Cube's music and message inspired him as a teenager to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hip Hop star. After making his mark with Outkast, Run The Jewels, and as a solo artist, Killer Mike goes on to live out his childhood dream by recording with and earning the respect and friendship of his musical hero, Ice Cube. Passionate, honest, and hilarious, Killer Mike takes us on an unforgettable journey through the key moments of his life and career, and the indelible impact that Ice Cube has him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    301: Bob Guccione Jr. / Nirvana & Sinead O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 56:10


    In 1985 Bob Guccione Jr. launched an alternative music magazine- SPIN- going up against Rolling Stone, commercial radio and the music establishment itself. Focusing on alternative genres and artists, SPIN quickly became an important cultural influencer and played a key role in discovering and launching countless artists. Nearly 40 years later, Guccione Jr. delves back into the early days of SPIN and the important role he and SPIN played in breaking Nirvana and Sinead O'Connor and countless others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    205: ROLLING STONES / ROB BARNETT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 69:44


    In 1981, a 21 year old DJ pulls off the stunt of a lifetime... he snags an exclusive interview with Mick Jagger. He then convinces Mick to get the Rolling Stones to play an intimate club gig in Worcester, Mass where the young DJ gets the thrill of a lifetime, introducing his idols on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    204: Pearl Jam/ CR Warne

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 58:11


    A New Zealand teenager's discovery of Pearl Jam ignites a life long passion, that impacts every aspect of his life from his love life to his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    203: KISS/ Paul Mirkovich

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 45:03


    Paul Mirkovich has been the Band Leader of The Voice for over 20 seasons. But as a kid he had rock star dreams as a member of the Kiss Army, idolizing the band. Those dreams came true in 2006 when he was asked to go on tour with one of his musical heroes Paul Stanley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    202: Beastie Boys/ Bryan Terry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 57:51


    In the 90's, Bryan Terry was a high school senior who came up with a genius scheme to meet his hip hop heroes, Beastie Boys . He pretends to have a Public Access TV show and scores a huge interview with the band at Lollapalooza. It's Bryan's "Ferris Bueller moment" and changes his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    201: Crowded House- Neil Finn// Eliot Goldberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 41:55


    Host Eliot Goldberg becomes the guest and tells his Sonic Impact story. He gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he meets and gets to play a song with one of his musical heroes, Neil Finn of Crowded House. His co-host and daughter Olivia takes over the interviewing chores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    109: The Monkees / David Fishof

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 33:40


    A boy who grew up idolizing The Monkees, reunites the band two decades later for a blockbuster nationwide tour. The experience transforms the young music manager's life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    108: Bruce Springsteen / Peter Schankowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 33:18


    Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run inspires a fifteen year old boy to escape his small town. As an adult, The Boss' music helps him get through the key moments of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    107: Dolly Parton / Nancy Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:11


    Discovering Dolly Parton and her feminist anthem “9 To 5,” a young woman is inspired to pursue her dreams of working in the music business. She later realizes her mother and her musical idol have a spiritual connection, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    106: Van Halen / Joel Stillerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 35:28


    A young rock guitarist who grows up worshipping Eddie Van Halen, years later gets to spend a "lost weekend" in Cabo with his guitar hero and the rest of the band. The highlight of the weekend is seeing his Eddie perform up close in a tiny Mexican club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    105: U2 / Larry Struber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 34:29


    A college student gets the opportunity of a lifetime when we scores a surprise job working alongside his musical heroes- U2- on the concert film Rattle and Hum. The emotional experience helps him ease the pain of his mother's serious illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    104: Boy George/ Drew Tappon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 37:59


    An middle schooler performs as Boy George in an 80s Lip Sync contest. 30 years later, he gets to personally thank the singer for inspiring him to become his true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    103: Elvis Costello / Lisa Traxler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 34:59


    When a teenage girl discovers a new alternative rocker named Elvis Costello, she is inspired to pursue her musical dreams. She goes on to become a top Boston DJ, which leads to a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with her music hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    102: Bob Marley / Doug Herzog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 31:37


     A 15-year-old boy travels to Jamaica with his single mom for a benefit concert, where an unknown local reggae artist named Bob Marley changes the trajectory of his life and career.

    101: Paul McCartney / Joel Gallen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 38:43


    An earth-shattering performance by The Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show turns a young kid into a devoted Beatles fan. Decades later he gets an opportunity to produce a groundbreaking television special with Paul McCartney.

    100: Sonic Impact Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 2:44


    SONIC IMPACT is the podcast where guests tell life-changing stories about the musical artist who most impacted their lives. The stories on SONIC IMPACT are funny, emotional, and often mouth-dropping, as guests relive the key moments an artist's music inspired them to pursue their dreams, helped them through challenging times, and in some cases, led them to an unforgettable meeting with their idol. Hosted by TV producer Eliot Goldberg and his equally music-obsessed daughter Olivia, SONIC IMPACT is a love letter from music fans to the artists that most influenced them. 

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