Podcast

Switchfoot Song Stories

Music, Music Commentary

A fan-run and operated podcast, discussing the greatest band in the world, one song at a time.
Author and Switchfoot fan Tyler D. Smith interviews different guests every week, and we discuss stories, memories and more about the songs and band we all love.

Episodes
78
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

78 episodes, newest first

  1. The Afters

    Episode 82

    Show notes

    Josh Havens from "The Afters" joins the podcast. His band just released a new album called "New Day, New Life." We chat about Switchfoot memories, the glory days of MySpace, and much more!

    27 min
  2. Tim Foreman

    Episode 81

    Show notes

    Tim Foreman of Switchfoot is here! We chat all about "Forever Now," Tim answers some questions from fans, and much more!

    31 min
  3. Beautiful Life

    Episode 79

    Show notes

    Author Kayla Craig joins the podcast to chat about her recent run-in with Switchfoot at an airport! We also talk about prayer, parenting, and discuss the song "Beautiful Life."

    21 min
  4. Head Over Heels

    Episode 80

    Show notes

    Kevin from the Christian pop punk band "Keep Warm" joins the podcast. We chat about Switchfoot's influence, new music on the way, and dive into the Oh! Gravity rocker "Head Over Heels."

    21 min
  5. The Creative/Visual Process of "Forever Now"

    Episode 78

    Show notes

    Erick Frost is back! And Alicia St. Gelais joins the show for the first time. Erick and Alicia talk about the creative visual process for Switchfoot's latest album. Props, videos, van rentals, backdrops, newspapers, lyrics, and so much more! This episode gives a glimpse of the entire process and what the team cooked up for everything you can see visually on "Forever Now."

    35 min
  6. Forever Now

    Episode 77

    Show notes

    John DiBiase from JesusFreakHideout.com is back for another episode. We discuss Switchfoot's new album "Forever Now", track by track and give our thoughts and reviews on the entire project. At the end, we talk about where we would rank this one in their entire catalog!

    https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com is still your source for Christian music fans!

    Check out Tyler's book "Searching For Seven- The Journey of seeking God seven days a week."

    53 min
  7. Ammunition

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    Ted from Van Buren joins the podcast to talk about Switchfoot's influence, the new record, and the rocker "Ammunition." Follow "This is Van Buren" on TikTok and Instagram!

    28 min
  8. Rob Machado

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    It's Bro-Am weekend, and we had a chance to chat with Rob Machado for a short episode!

    12 min
  9. The Loser

    Episode 74

    Show notes

    Isaiah William joins the podcast. He has a song with Gable Price that relates to Switchfoot's song, "The Loser," and we chat all about it!

    31 min
  10. We are one tonight

    Episode 73

    Show notes

    Mason Mennenga joins the show to chat about "We are one tonight." We dive into topics about faith, music, unity, theology, and more! Be sure to check out the Black Sheep Podcast on YouTube or audio only.

    40 min
  11. Matt Hoopes- "Wake up, Mr. Crow"

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    Matt Hoopes from Relient K joins the show! We chat about his band's cover of "Ammunition," tour memories with Switchfoot, and we also discuss the brand new single "Wake up, Mr. Crow."

    34 min
  12. The Blues

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    Stephen and Jacob have co-owned the rare Switchfoot song archive for many years. They're here to talk all about the archive while also discussing "The Blues."

    Check out the entire rare archive here- https://tinyurl.com/SFRareSongArchive2018

    1 hr 4 min
  13. John Ellis (Tree63)

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    Tree63 is a band that started around the same time as Switchfoot (and also a 3-piece). Lead singer John Ellis joins us to talk about the band's return and how Switchfoot helped them in the early days.

    25 min
  14. Politicians

    Show notes

    Switchfoot fan Daniel Minear has had quite a journey with his favorite band. We break it all down, and chat about the sound and meaning of the song "Politicians."

    37 min
  15. Red Eyes

    Episode 68

    Show notes

    John Van Deusen just put out an excellent album and joined us to chat about Switchfoot's influence. Borrowing guitars from Jon, being heavily influenced by their very first record, and lots more. We also chat about "Red Eyes".

    32 min
  16. Golden

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    Jeanna Hann was the creator of the incredible Switchfoot fan site "Land of Broken Hearts." We chat all about the site, history with the band, and also reflect on the 20th anniversary of "Nothing is Sound."

    37 min
  17. Say it like you mean it

    Episode 66

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    Troy Bruner from Little Image joins the show, and we discuss last year's Bro-Am, new music, history with Switchfoot, and more! (Re-release episode)

    28 min
  18. Paul Meany

    Episode 65

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    Paul Meany joins the podcast to share about his new solo record, his time with Mutemath, being a producer for Twenty One Pilots, and he also shares some epic stories and memories of Jon Foreman and Switchfoot. Go stream Paul's new album "Forever Phase" today!

    37 min
  19. The B-Sides

    Season 64, Episode 64

    Show notes

    Switchfoot fan Joy Hughes joins the show for a fun discussion on the Switchfoot B-sides/unreleased songs!

    40 min
  20. Jason Dunn

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    Jason Dunn was the original lead singer of "Hawk Nelson," and is now doing solo music (Dunner). He joins us to share some stories about Switchfoot, and we also chat some about the Jonas Brothers collab!

    25 min