Elton John Podcasts

Come looking for a deep Elton John listening trail and the path narrows quickly. Only one episode puts his name in the title. Elsewhere he turns up inside interviews with other musicians, broad music-history debates, and conversations about influential songs. Curious listeners may find those passing references rewarding, but should not treat them as full retrospectives.

The one clear Elton John on-ramp

Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight offers the most direct starting point: Buzz Knight Recommendation:: Bernie Taupin: Iconic Elton John Collaborator on the Sad Song Queens Podcast. The title makes the angle plain, approaching Elton John through a named collaborator rather than attempting a general career survey. It is the only episode here that explicitly promises a substantial connection.

When Elton enters someone else’s story

Several music interview shows mention Elton John without making him the advertised subject. Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History is built for loose, knowledgeable conversations about records, touring, studios, and old industry stories. Its relevant mentions occur in episodes titled Ep. 114: Jesse Colin Young (The Youngbloods), Ep. 123: Howard Jones, and Ep. 138: Matt Bissonette. Expect the reference to arrive as part of a guest’s wider musical conversation.

Now Spinning Music Magazine - Artist Interviews and Music Reviews takes a fan’s close-listening approach, but its mentions are similarly indirect. The episode titles point elsewhere: From Gentle Giant to Bon Jovi - Derek Shulman Interview and Nad Sylvan on Monumentata: Grief, Soul, and the Songs That Found Him. These are better choices for listeners happy to discover an Elton John connection along the way than for anyone seeking a dedicated discussion.

The same warning applies to Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville. Its patient oral-history style can make room for unexpected industry memories, yet Thomas Dolby On Touring, Storytelling, And Staying Ahead Of Music Tech and Fred Mollin: A Lifetime in sound from Sometimes When We Touch to Soundtracks and more place their attention on other guests.

The name inside a bigger music question

The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans may suit listeners who prefer friendly arguments over artist profiles. Elton John appears within What Is The Greatest Comeback In Music History? and What Song Has The Best Closing Lines In Music History?. Both episodes begin with a broad question, so any discussion of him sits among other candidates, memories, and bits of music trivia.

There is an even looser fan-conversation route through Broken Record, whose relevant episode is songs that changed the way we look at music with Dad. The show’s quick, affectionate family banter makes this the casual option, though the title offers no promise of sustained Elton John coverage.

Where to start

Begin with Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight and Buzz Knight Recommendation:: Bernie Taupin: Iconic Elton John Collaborator on the Sad Song Queens Podcast. For a broader debate, try The Age Old Question: A Podcast for Music Fans with What Is The Greatest Comeback In Music History?. If you enjoy finding the reference inside a musician interview, move to Music Buzzz Podcast - Music Interviews, Commentary & History and Ep. 138: Matt Bissonette.

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