Derringer Discoveries

06/17/2026

What happens when you ask a brilliant Swedish recording artist to name his Top Five favorite Bruce Springsteen songs? You get a list that is anything but predictable!

In Derringer Discoveries Episode 099, Laura, Alton, Paul, and Rob sit down with the incredibly talented Max Bäck to count down his ultimate tracks by The Boss. From deep cuts like "Missing" to fan favorites like "Working on the Highway," Max completely blew us away with his choices. Listen to the full musical adventure right now at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/099

Once you finish listening, we want to hear from you. Email your own Springsteen Top Five to [email protected]. Choose carefully, because we might just feature your list in our newsletter or on a future episode!

Bruce Springsteen
Max Bäck

06/15/2026

Lord Huron putting on an awesome show!

05/16/2026

Mamma Mia, here we go again! 🇸🇪 🇦🇺

In Episode 98 of Derringer Discoveries, Paul, Alton, and Rob head down under to welcome a very special guest: Melbourne musician, rock journalist, and author Joe Matera! Joe stops by to dive deep into his brand new book, The Making of ABBA: The Story Behind The Band's Breakthrough 1975 Album.

We are uncovering the studio secrets behind the legendary record that transformed four Swedes into global, chart-topping superstars. Joe shares incredible insider perspectives from his time recording with ABBA's own session musicians, and he joins the team to count down his mystery Top 5 favorite tracks from the album.

An instrumental track that never became a single made his list, but which legendary pop anthem took his number one spot? You will have to listen to find out!

Click the link to stream this music adventure now: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/098

ABBA
Joe Matera

04/22/2026

Long live the Queen. This week on Derringer Discoveries, we are heading to the front row for a deep dive into one of the most iconic bands in rock history. Special guest Dani Massaad, a multi-instrumentalist with exceptional vocals, joins us all the way from Sweden to explore the band's operatic vocals, the guitar mastery of Brian May, and the undeniable charisma of Freddie Mercury. We are counting down Dani's personal Top 5 Queen tracks, and you might be surprised by what made the list. Tune in for Episode 97 at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/097 and let us know your favorite Queen song in the comments below.

Queen
Dani Massaad

02/23/2026

In this episode, we are officially “winging it!” Join Paul, Laura, Alton, and our newly minted co-host, Rob Derringer, for a debate nobody asked for but everyone will have an opinion on: The Battle of the Waterfowl.

We’re putting two of the most talked-about bird-named bands under the microscope. In one corner, we have Geese -- the Brooklyn post-punks whose recent SNL performance completely divided the internet. In the other, we have Goose -- the Connecticut "indie-groove" titans who are headlining bucket-list venues like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall.

One wins the critics, the other wins the charts -- but only one can rule the roost.

Which waterfowl gets your vote? Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]!

Listen here: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/096

02/22/2026

Checking out some more world music ….. Toubab Krewe . Support your local music venues !!!

02/01/2026

The wait is over! Join us for a special Episode 95 as we dive into the legendary music of Stevie Wonder. We are thrilled to welcome our guest, recording artist Kleidi Buroz, who joins us all the way from Caracas, Venezuela.

In this episode, Kleidi shares her unique perspective on Stevie’s legacy and the music scene in Venezuela. Paul, Rob, and Kleidi (assisted by Humberto "Berto" Oliveira Sales from the duo Beleza) count down their Top 5 Stevie Wonder hits. From the funky rhythms of "Superstition" to the heartfelt "Isn’t She Lovely," we explore 65 years of musical genius.

Listen now to discover why Stevie Wonder remains one of the most influential artists in the world: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/095 or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Stevie Wonder
Kleidi Buroz
Beleza Music

01/10/2026

Don't just take our word for it...

In the music world, the name Dylan usually points to the legendary Bob Dylan. However, there is an artist in the family circle who deserves your attention. Peter Himmelman, Bob Dylan's son-in-law, is a singer-songwriter and performer whose talent rivals the family icon.

01/03/2026

In today's episode of Derringer Discoveries, we introduce you to Peter Himmelman, a prolific singer-songwriter and musician who also happens to be Bob Dylan's son-in-law. Since the man himself could not make it, we invited a long-time fan and listener, Rob Paine, to fill the guest chair.

We discuss Peter's unique place in the Dylan family tree, his marriage to Maria Dylan, and how he has maintained a brilliant solo career. Plus, we talk about Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers.

Check out the full episode and show notes at www.derringerdiscoveries.com/094



Peter Himmelman
Big Muse

12/13/2025

From Central Maryland to the middle of Germany, the story of ROSEBUDTHORN proves that great music has no borders.

We sit down with Katie Tich and UAP (Rainer Aschemeier) as they share how their partnership evolved from remote songwriting into a full-fledged band. UAP, a prolific synthwave/retrowave producer, and Katie, an esteemed indie singer-songwriter, have bridged five time zones to create a truly unique sound.

In this episode, we talk about their new single "Reflection," which marries acoustic textures with a classic rock organ sound, and what it was like performing together for the first time at Schloss Bevern Castle.

Check out the show notes and tune in for the full music adventure: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/093, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Katie Tich UAP