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Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations

Documentary, Music, Music Interviews, Society & Culture

Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more.

Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday.

Every Wednesday a "Coolest Conversation" from the past is posted too.

Music Interviews chart
#133
Episodes
410
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2019
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

410 episodes, newest first

  1. ZouZou Mansour: Coolest Conversation 11/2/26

    Episode 61

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is ZouZou Mansour! “The Witch” by Soraia was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join ZouZou Mansour and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    45 min
  2. Billy Loosigian: Coolest Conversation 10/26/26

    Episode 60

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Billy Loosigian! “Where’s Johnny Now” by Nervous Eaters was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Billy Loosigian and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    36 min
  3. Ben Vaughn: Coolest Conversation 10/19/26

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ben Vaughn! His upcoming album “Magnetic East: The Deer Tick Sessions” will be available on October 30, 2026. Join Ben Vaughn and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    38 min
  4. Johnny Moeller: Coolest Conversation 10/12/26

    Episode 58

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Johnny Moeller! “Bigshot” by Texas Headhunters was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Johnny Moeller and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    24 min
  5. Tony Valentino: Coolest Conversation 10/05/26

    Episode 57

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Tony Valentino of The Standells!! Listen in for an extra cool Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    1 hr 24 min
  6. Blaise Dahl: Coolest Conversation 9/28/26

    Episode 56

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Blaise Dahl! “(Ain’t My First) Rodeo” by The Midnight Cowgirls was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Blaise Dahl and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    31 min
  7. Adam “Lights Out” Levine: Coolest Conversation 9/21/26

    Episode 55

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Adam “Lights Out” Levine! “Everybody Wants To Rock and Roll” by Prima Donna was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Adam “Lights Out" Levine and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    20 min
  8. Father Bill: Coolest Conversation 9/14/26

    Episode 54

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Father Bill! “Rock & Roll Priest” by Father Bill & The Filthy Sinners was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Father Bill and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    29 min
  9. Astrid Waller: Coolest Conversation 9/7/26

    Episode 53

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Astrid Waller (aka Sugar of The Cocktail Slippers)! “Move” by The Cocktail Slippers was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Sugar and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    30 min
  10. Graham Parker: Coolest Conversation 8/31/26

    Episode 52

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Graham Parker! Parker’s debut album “Howlin’ Wind” is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and is the subject of a brand new book "Graham Parker's Howlin’ Wind”, written by Jay Nachman. Join Graham Parker and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    1 hr 12 min
  11. Peter Zaremba: Coolest Conversation 8/24/26

    Episode 51

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Peter Zaremba! “Float Your Showboat" by The Fleshtones is a single that will be released on September 4th. Join Peter Zaremba and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    1 hr 3 min
  12. Diego Andres Rodriguez: Coolest Conversation 8/17/26

    Episode 50

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Diego Andres Rodriguez! “Ride With You” by The Cast of “The Wanderer” was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Diego Andres Rodriguez and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    30 min
  13. Cyndi Dawson: Coolest Conversation 8/3/26

    Episode 49

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Cyndi Dawson! “Neighborhood Bully” by The Cynz was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Cyndi Dawson and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    28 min
  14. Thiago Khouri: Coolest Conversation 7/27/26

    Episode 48

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Thiago Khouri! “Indigo Skye” by Banda AL9 was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Thiago Khouri and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    26 min
  15. Steve Diggle: Coolest Conversation 7/20/26

    Episode 47

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Steve Diggle! “Poetic Machine Gun” by The Buzzcocks was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Steve Diggle and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    39 min
  16. Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 7/13/26

    Episode 46

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dom Mariani! “Dirty Laundry” by Datura4 is a single that was released in May. Join Dom Mariani and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    34 min
  17. Marc Ribler: Coolest Conversation 7/6/26

    Episode 45

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Marc Ribler! “Can You Feel It” by Little Steven And The Disciples of Soul was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Marc Ribler and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    27 min
  18. Philippe Girard: Coolest Conversation 6/29/26

    Episode 44

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Philippe Girard! "La Femme Qui S’etait Faite Toute Seule” (English Translation - ”The Self Made Woman”) by Prisoner is a single that was released In May. Join Philippe Girard and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    27 min
  19. Mike Wartella: Coolest Conversation 6/22/26

    Episode 43

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Mike Wartella! “Make It Alone” by The Cast of "The Wanderer" was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Mike Wartella and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    29 min
  20. Dave Hill: Coolest Conversation 6/18/26

    Episode 42

    Show notes

    The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dave Hill! “Too Loose” by Valley Lodge was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Dave Hill and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock

    36 min