18 Best Cover Songs Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Coverville presents the best in cover songs every week, showcasing independent artists and labels, with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC licensing. more

Like A Version is a segment on Australian radio station triple j. Every Friday morning a musician or band comes into the studio to play one of their own songs and a cover of a song they love. more

The Queen Podcast where we cover a queen song and talk about the methods and the madness of the greatest band of all time ....Queen. Each week, life long Queen fanatics Jai, Matt and Ian talk about and rate a Queen song and challenge each other to faithfully record a version of a famous, or not so famous track. Podcast with 3 Queen fans, meticulously re-recording Queen songs and then talking about them.  Podcasts and Covers ...Out now!!!! more

Amanda and Rich talk about cover songs. How do they relate to the originals? What's the definitive version of the song? The better version? What makes them interesting musically? Is it a karaoke version? Great but unknown? A horror show? A complete surprise? A Hasselhoff? more

A podcast that uncovers the covers — that is, the stories, meanings, and histories behind our most classic songs. How does a song take on a different connotation when a different artist approaches it, or 'covers' it, across generations, cultures, and time? Each episode features host and musicologist Stephanie Shonekan and one guest. Together they take one classic song, two popular renditions, and discuss: Who did it better, and why?On the surface, this is a show about the music we love. But the conversations uncover intimate stories about our own cultural backgrounds and personal idiosyncrasies, how these songs were first encountered, and about our personal connections with the songs. Ultimately, 'Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan' reminds us all to reconnect with great music and to reconsider the diverse perspectives, histories, and identities of the artists and the fans who consume the music. Join us! 'Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan' is produced by Janet Saidi, Kristofor Husted, Fernando Narro, Rehman Tungekar, and Ryan Famuliner, with host and producer Stephanie Shonekan. The series is edited by Rehman Tungekar and Ryan Famuliner. 'Cover Story with Stephanie Shonekan' is a collaboration between KBIA and Vox Magazine, with funding from MU's College of Arts & Science and the Missouri School of Journalism. You can follow the podcast and other special projects on Twitter at @VoxMag, and @KBIA, and on Instagram at @voxmagazine and @kbianews. See you there! more

Eighty songs from the 1980s, reimagined by Michael Hearst, with a whole bunch of guest singers.

The usual format is this: we pick a song from the 1950s or 1960s (genres range from garage, R&B, Girl Groups, Motown and Doo-Wop), and discuss three versions of that song, or sometimes we just play a song we haven't heard before and react to it. We've covered classics like 'Little Bit o' Soul' and 'Psychotic Reaction' to rarities like 'Jump and Dance' by the Carnaby, and 'Ringo I Love You' by Bonnie Jo Mason (aka Cher). Our aim is to discuss what makes these songs interesting, ineffable, or even intolerable. We place special emphasis on the 'moments' in these songs where, perhaps, a new interpretation will emerge from. A close look at song structure is also present in our discussions. If that sounds academic, maybe it is a little bit, but we like to keep the analysis in the spirit of the songs we speak of which means we drink some spirits (for Erik, it's bourbon, for Weldon, it's Stambecco) and that means by the third song, things can get a little wild. Basically, we talk about rock! more

We compare hit original songs to the many covers they inspired to find the best, worst, and weirdest versions of a song! Learn the history of famous songs, discover the meaning behind the lyrics, and find out what it takes to make a cover that outshines the original. more

Every cover song tells two stories: the original vision and the transformation that gives it new life. Uncovering the Cover explores the hidden histories behind iconic covers—where creative risk, cultural context, and unexpected choices turn one artist's idea into another's legacy. These aren't just reinterpretations; they're conversations across time, identity, and sound. Hosted by Diego Pinzón, the podcast uncovers how music evolves, travels, and connects us... because great songs, like culture, never stand still. Uncovering the Cover: The Hidden Stories Behind Music's Greatest Covers. more

The show that covers the covers.

This isn't another podcast about the '80s. It's an '80s radio show made today. Los Angeles radio personalities Toscano & Chang bring back the music, comedy, stories, and unpredictable personality of the radio we grew up listening to. Back to the 80s Radio celebrates the music, movies, television, people, and pop culture that made the 1980s unforgettable. Along the way, you'll hear interviews with artists and personalities connected to the decade, original characters and skits, great stories, plenty of laughs, and the natural chemistry of two longtime radio guys behind the microphones. If you grew up in the '80s, it'll take you back. If you didn't, come along and find out what you missed. Other shows remember the '80s. We turn them back on. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/back-to-the-80s-radio--5883226/support . more

Listen along as writers in Chicago and Switzerland learn to play songs from The Smashing Pumpkins on guitar. To prove they've put the time in, they're forcing themselves to record versions of each track to play for all to judge. Armed with this knowledge, they'll discuss each song, while simultaneously admitting to potentially embarrassing personal stories from more than 20 years of fandom. In the first season, Nick and Austin learned every officially released Radiohead song. For season two, they are making their way through The Smashing Pumpkins from 1991 to 2000. While we'd love to learn every one of the band's songs on guitar, Billy Corgan is simply too prolific. We apologize. more

'Neumann's Under Cover' is a 1-hour weekly show highlighting cover versions taken from any and all possible musical genres including rock, pop, country, reggae, metal, punk, blues, etc.From Swift to the Stones and Beyonce to the Beatles, all artists love recreating their favorite songs from other musicians and also sharing their songs for others to remake in their own unique style. more

Discover the origins of cover songs and music styles. Music isn't made in a bubble and bands don't arrive out of nowhere. So we take a deeper dive  adding context and detail to the timeline, using the music to give you the full picture of a songs history and the musicians involved revealing the connections and mysteries of these true stories.A peek inside the creative process - to show how and why the song is here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Discover the art of cover songs and music performance with Heart Banter by David Gittlin. This podcast features authentic music covers and acoustic guitar playing, delivering cover song arrangements just like your favorite artists. Experience acoustic guitar playing and music performance through Heart Banter's cover songs. David Gittlin brings you music covers and cover song arrangements performed with passion and attention to detail. more

Since 2023, Under the Covers has been exploring the musical lives of its hosts, Jett and Nick, while they discuss and perform songs they connect with across multiple genres of music.   more

👉Cover Wars is a weekly music podcast where great songs go head-to-head through their greatest reinterpretations. Each episode, we dive deep into a single track, exploring a curated playlist of 20 cover versions spanning genres, eras, and styles.🎵After extensive listening and debate, we each reveal our personal Top 5—before stepping into the arena for the ultimate showdown. Through passionate arguments, bold takes, and a little chaos, we battle it out to crown the definitive Top 3 covers.🚨Only one version can rise above the rest.🗣️This is Cover Wars more

Under the Covers is a fair use podcast exploring the vast universe of cover songs, the originals, and the artists who created them. We will explore a new song every week. The goal is to captivate the listener by breaking down each version and sharing stories, opinions and favorites along the way. The mission of the show is to entertain, amuse and educate. Give us a listen!The Under the Covers podcast is distributed by Under the Covers, LLC more