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Unplugged Revisited

Will Hodge
MTV Unplugged
Nirvana
Eric Clapton Unplugged
Neil Young
Eric Clapton
Music History
Dashboard Confessional
Unplugged Compilation Albums
Pop Culture
Phil Collins
Paramount Plus
Babyface
Lori Goldston
Alternative Rock
Emo
Grammys
Grunge
Kurt Cobain
In Utero
2000s Music Scene

Unplugged Revisited is a podcast that celebrates, critiques, and dives deep into the last three-and-a-half decades of the pop cultural game changer MTV Unplugged. Featuring discussions with artists who played the show, individuals who worked on the show, or some of my fellow music journalist friends talking about various aspects of the show’s history, Unplugged Revisited will assess MTV Unplugged’... more

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To celebrate The Beatles Anthology turning 30 this year, here’s a super fun collection of Beatles songs that have been played (some for the first and only time) on MTV Unplugged. Artists covered include Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, Blackstreet, Cassia... more

In honor of this year's Record Store Day Black Friday (November 28) and the release of a-ha’s ‘Take on Me 40th Anniversary EP’ featuring their 2017 MTV Unplugged piano ballad version of the iconic classic, I’ve put together a retrospective of every s... more

Drummer Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries) joins the show to discuss the band’s phenomenal 1995 MTV Unplugged episode – which, 30 years later, is finally getting released as a proper standalone album (out 11/7). Fergal recollects on unplugging “Zombie,”... more

For our Season Two opener, we called in a Ringer! Writer, author, and podcaster Rob Harvilla (“60 Songs that Explain the ‘90s”) joins the show to discuss MTV Unplugged’s massive, multi-layered impact throughout the 1990s via six exemplary performance... more

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Recent Guests

Fergal Lawler
Drummer and co-founder of The Cranberries
The Cranberries
Episode: UR019: Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries) [1995 MTV Unplugged]
Rob Harvilla
Writer, author, and podcaster, known for his podcast 60 Songs that Explain the 90s
The Ringer
Episode: UR018: "6 Unplugged Songs that Explain the '90s" w/ Rob Harvilla [1990s MTV Unplugged]
Trey Lorenz
Longtime background vocalist for Mariah Carey
Episode: UR017: Trey Lorenz (Mariah Carey) [1992 MTV Unplugged]
Mark Bryan
Lead guitarist and co-founder of Hootie and the Blowfish
Hootie and the Blowfish
Episode: UR014: Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish) [1996 MTV Unplugged]
Jon Vesey
Emmy-nominated, Peabody award-winning editor who edited almost 50 episodes of MTV Unplugged.
Episode: UR013: "The Young-plugged Saga, Part Two" w/ Jon Vesey (Neil Young & MTV Unplugged) [1990, 1992, 1993]
Alex Coletti
Long-time producer and director for MTV Unplugged, known for guiding the show through its influential 90s run.
Episode: UR012: "The Young-plugged Saga, Part One" w/ Alex Coletti (Neil Young & MTV Unplugged) [1990, 1992, 1993]
Rasa Don
Drummer of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Episode: UR011: Speech, Eshe, and Rasa Don (Arrested Development) [1993 MTV Unplugged]
Nathan East
Renowned bassist known for his work with major artists and appearances on MTV Unplugged
Episode: UR010: Nathan East (Eric Clapton Unplugged, Phil Collins Unplugged, Babyface Unplugged) [1992, 1994, 1997]
Chris Carrabba
Lead vocalist of Dashboard Confessional, an influential emo band.
Dashboard Confessional
Episode: UR007: Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) [2002]

Host

Will Hodge
Host, music journalist, and pop culture anthropologist, known for his in-depth exploration of the MTV Unplugged legacy and its significant musical impacts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Deep dive into music history

    If you were a kid growing up in the mtv generation of the 80s and 90s and loved unplugged this podcast is for you. Will goes into each unplugged episode in depth that I have never seen anyone else do a better job of. Brings back some great memories of going over to a friend’s house to watch nirvana and alice in chains unplugged back in the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LessthanKyle
    United States7 months ago

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The host's expertise in discussing the cultural impact of performances resonates well with fans of live music.
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There are positive remarks on the detailed storytelling surrounding iconic artists and their performances.

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UR019: Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries) [1995 MTV Unplugged]
Q: Was there any discussion back in 95 of releasing this as an album?
While there was no discussion back then, the band feels that it would be nice to release the Unplugged performance as a package now.
UR019: Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries) [1995 MTV Unplugged]
Q: What was the general consensus amongst everyone about doing Unplugged compared to a show like say Saturday Night Live?
The band had no problem with it as they had always done acoustic sets since the band's inception.
UR017: Trey Lorenz (Mariah Carey) [1992 MTV Unplugged]
Q: What was it like performing at Michael Jackson's funeral?
Trey described the experience as emotional and echoed the sentiments shared between him and Mariah, making it a deeply significant moment as a tribute to Michael.
UR017: Trey Lorenz (Mariah Carey) [1992 MTV Unplugged]
Q: Can you give us the backstory on how you initially even got connected to Mariah?
Trey Lorenz shared that he met Mariah when he was in college and subsequently began performing with her shortly after her debut single, "Vision of Love," began climbing the charts.
UR014: Mark Bryan (Hootie and the Blowfish) [1996 MTV Unplugged]
Q: What kind of creative discussions were going on as far as how y'all did and did not want to approach it?
Mark mentions the excitement about releasing new music and how they invited guest artists to perform together, including plans for unique arrangements.

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Centered around the influential music series MTV Unplugged, this show offers a comprehensive exploration of its impact on music culture over the decades. The host engages with various guests, including musicians who have performed on the show, producers, and music journalists. Episodes focus on significant performances, cultural shifts, and personal stories related to the series, highlighting its role as a platform for artistic expression in both acoustic setups and live music. Unique elements of the show include deep dives into specific episodes and discussions surrounding the evolution of music styles, thereby appealing to a broad audience interested in music history and critique.

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1. Fergal Lawler
2. Rob Harvilla
3. Trey Lorenz
4. Mark Bryan
5. Jon Vesey
6. Alex Coletti
7. Rasa Don
8. Nathan East

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