Episode Details

In season three’s fifth episode, singer-songwriters Katie Phillips and Karen Joy Brown reflect on critically acclaimed songwriter Todd Snider’s recent passing. The discussion highlights Snider’s undeniable songwriting craft and incorrigible scoundrel personality that endeared him and his music to so many adoring fans. They unpack his strong influence on Katie’s writing, and she plays a beloved cover and newly crafted original tribute song dedicated to his memory.

Features her original song, Skeleton Key, and Just Like Old Times (Todd Snider cover) in relation to the topic.

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Listen to Season 1’s songs on Bandcamp, Katie on Bandcamp and Karen’s music on Spotify, Apple Music or buy directly at www.karenjoybrown.com.

* 22:34- Todd Snider cover, Just Like Old Times

* 36:38- Katie’s song, Skeleton Key

Episode Resources:

* Songs for Creative Revolution show December 14th, 2025, Sebastopol Center for the Arts

* Todd Snider, “I Never Met a Story I Didn’t Like: Mostly True Tall Tales”

* Todd Snider official website

* Otis Gibbs Video

* Dopey Interview with Billy Strings

* Karen Joy Brown | Apple Music | Spotify | Instagram

* Katie Phillips | Bandcamp | Instagram

* The Bootleg Honeys | Bandcamp

* JOURNAL PROMPT: Think about your songwriting heroes/heroines (living or passed). What was it about them that made you become obsessed, inspired, in love?

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