Soakin' in the 70's
Music
About
Soakin' in the 70's Each week brothers Jeff and Scott Christensen address the question, "Was the 70's the best decade for music?" It's always a lively and engaging dialogue with each brother bringing a different and unique perspective. Tune in to hear some opinions and great music. In any week you might hear a deep dive on a band/artist (such as Eric Clapton). Or a discussion of a style of music (Yacht Rock). Or maybe a discussion on who should be (or shouldn't be) in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Plus-each episode highlights a 70's song from a One Hit Wonder and a movie soundtrack. Jeff's perspective comes from that of a semi-pro musician, i.e. someone who gets paid to play...sometimes. He's started playing sax in the 70's and harmonica in the 90's and has played in bands ever since -- lot's of 70's music -- they even let him sing once in a while. As a denizen of the local open jam scene, Jeff is constantly playing with a variety of musicians and styles. He combines this perspective with the desire to pin down what makes a song good and then he molds it into a well formed, yet somehow dubious, opinion. He awaits your reaction from western Chicagoland - go ahead, email him at jeff@soakininthe70s.com . Scott's musical claim to fame is he worked in a record store in the 70's and wrote record reviews for his high school newspaper. Okay... not so impressive. He read every Rolling Stone and Circus magazine cover to cover in the 70's. Also, not impressive. But he did win over $50,000 in 70's Music Jeopardy. (That's a lie.) In all seriousness, Scott is a retired financial planner who loves rock music and has many opinions about it. He resides in New Hampshire. He would love to hear from you at scott@soakininthe70s.com . We are currently looking for advertisers and/or sponsors. As you'll hear in the first few episodes, we can pump your product! It helps if the product is any good, though. Topics and guest ideas are always welcome!
Episodes
- Soakin' in Little Feat
This episode focuses on the band Little Feat. It was released on May 6, 2026.
- Soakin' in our 1st Anniversary!
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's celebrates the podcast's first anniversary. It features 10 songs from the 1970s and was released on April 29, 2026.
- Soakin' in Van Halen
Soakin' in Van Halen is episode 52 of the podcast Soakin' in the 70's. This episode features special guest Drew Cline.
- Soakin' in 1978
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's, titled \"Soakin' in 1978,\" discusses Mork's appearance on Happy Days in 1978 and a movie by Stuart Copeland. It also mentions Yvonne Elliman's work with Eric Clapton.
- Soakin' in Stevie Wonder
The episode 'Soakin' in Stevie Wonder' from the podcast 'Soakin' in the 70's' includes a Spotify playlist of featured songs and discusses Stevie Wonder.
- Soakin’ in Pink Floyd
This episode, titled "Soakin’ in Pink Floyd," is from the podcast "Soakin' in the 70's." It includes a Spotify playlist of featured songs and acknowledges producer Justin McIsaac.
- Soakin' in the 70's Best Guitarists Featuring Larry Gondelman
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's features Larry Gondelman and highlights the best guitarists of the 1970s. It was released on March 25, 2026.
- Soakin' in Muscle Shoals
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled "Soakin' in Muscle Shoals." It explores the music scene of Muscle Shoals.
- Joy of Sax
In this episode of Soakin' in the 70's, titled "Joy of Sax," Jeff discusses his early saxophone influences and provides recommendations for saxophone repairs and sales, featuring artists such as David Sanborn, Michael Brecker, and Grover W…
- Soakin' in Chicago (the band!) Part 2
This episode, titled "Soakin' in Chicago (the band!) Part 2," is the 45th episode of the podcast "Soakin' in the 70's." It continues the discussion of the band Chicago.
- Soakin' in Chicago (the band!) Part 1
This is part one of a two-part episode about the band Chicago. The episode includes a Spotify playlist of songs featured in this and the next show.
- Soakin' in Punk Rock
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled 'Soakin' in Punk Rock'.
- Soakin' in "Lead like the Boss" featuring author Andy Freed
This episode features author Andy Freed discussing his book "Lead Like the Boss." The book examines Bruce Springsteen\
- Soakin' in Genesis
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on the band Genesis, including a discussion about Phil Collins and the album cover art by Hipgnosis. A Spotify playlist is also mentioned.
- Soakin' in Teen Heartthrobs
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses teen heartthrobs from the 1970s. It was released on January 28, 2026.
- Soakin' in the Allman Bros!
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled "Soakin' in the Allman Bros!" It is the 39th episode and was released on January 21, 2026.
- Soakin’ in Club 27
This episode of Soakin’ in the 70’s is titled “Soakin’ in Club 27.” It was released on January 14, 2026.
- Soakin' in George & Ringo featuring John Bator
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on George Harrison and Ringo Starr's work in the 1970s, with a guest appearance by John Bator. The episode also mentions Barbara Bach.
- Soakin' in Disco
This is an episode of the podcast, Soakin' in the 70's. The episode is titled, 'Soakin' in Disco' and was released on December 31, 2025.
- Soakin' in the Stones Part 2
This episode, titled 'Soakin' in the Stones Part 2', is the 35th episode of the podcast 'Soakin' in the 70's'. It focuses on The Rolling Stones.
- Soakin' in The Rolling Stones
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on the band The Rolling Stones. The host, Jeff, also provides some recommendations, including a playlist of songs from the show.
- Soakin' in Christmas. Ep. 33
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's features Christmas music from the 70s, including songs by Bing Crosby, David Bowie, and Greg Lake. It also provides a Spotify playlist of holiday tunes.
- Episode 32: Your Concert Stories Pt. 2
This episode, titled "Your Concert Stories, Pt. 2," features listeners sharing their concert experiences from the 1970s. It also references a Spotify playlist related to the episode's content, and a video of John & Yoko on Mike Douglas sho…
- Episode 31: The LIve Concert Experience - Part 1
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses the live concert experience. It includes stories from audience members about venues, sounds, and surprises at live shows.
- Episode 30 - Soakin' in David Bowie! Featuring Don Flood.
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's features a discussion about David Bowie with guest Don Flood. A Spotify playlist curated by Don Flood is also mentioned.
- Ep. 29 Soakin' in Country. Featuring Larry Newton
Soakin' in the 70's Episode 29, titled Soakin' in Country, features Larry Newton sharing his knowledge on country music. The episode also references Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and the history of birth control pills.
- Episode 28 - Soakin' in Rush!
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled "Soakin' in Rush." It features recommendations for the "Marco Polo" series on Netflix and the "Finding My Way-Rush" movie on Prime Video.
- Episode 27: Soakin in Halloween Spookiness!
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on Halloween spookiness. It discusses Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee, saxophonist Jim Gordon, and Jeff's book, Procrastination for Profit.
- Episode 26: Soakin' in Springsteen in the 70's
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses Bruce Springsteen's four albums released in the 1970s. It also touches on Scott's favorite Springsteen albums from after the 70s, including The River and The Rising.
- Episode 25: The Big 70's Grab Bag! Great songs that we love
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's, titled 'The Big 70's Grab Bag!', highlights a selection of favorite songs from the 1970s. It also provides a Spotify playlist and show notes.
- Episode 24 Bob Marley
This episode of Soakin' in the 70s discusses Bob Marley, focusing on his career as the reggae king of the 1970s. The episode highlights his albums from that decade and explores aspects of his life and music, including Rastafarianism and de…
- Episode 23: Boston v Chicago: Which city wins best music of the 1970’s?!?
In this episode, Scott and Jeff discuss whether Boston or Chicago had the best music in the 1970s. They highlight a one-hit wonder and mention ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax.
- Episode 22: Soakin in Queen
This episode focuses on the band Queen. It also touches on 1970's concert memories and includes a playlist of songs featured in the show.
- Episode 21: Our mom Colleen’s 89th Birthday
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's celebrates Colleen's 89th birthday. The hosts also discuss the Italian words found in the song 'Saturday in the Park' and mention a Spotify playlist of songs from this episode.
- Episode 20: Soakin' in New Wave
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's, titled Soakin' in New Wave, discusses the characteristics of New Wave music. It also includes endorsements and information about upcoming shows.
- Episode 19: Soaking in The Dead
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled "Soaking in The Dead" and features Grateful Dead expert Julie DeLong. It includes a list of Grateful Dead songs played during the show, with information about their origins and specific perform…
- Episode 18: Digging deep into 1971!
This episode, titled "Episode 18: Digging deep into 1971!", from the podcast "Soakin' in the 70's" delves into various aspects of the year 1971, including music and historical trivia. The hosts discuss various cultural touchstones of the y…
- Episode 17: Fleetwood Mac featuring Boston Globe columnist Renee Graham
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses Fleetwood Mac. The episode features Boston Globe columnist Renee Graham.
- Episode 16: TP & the HB’s (that’s Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers)
This episode is dedicated to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. It features a Spotify playlist of songs played in the show, and references to a one-hit wonder from 1979 and a country music celebration of Tom Petty.
- Episode 15: Was the 1970’s the best decade for cover versions?
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses if the 1970s was the best decade for cover versions. It includes trivia related to music and a list of 100 covers from the 1970s.
- Episode 14 - Led Zeppelin!
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on Led Zeppelin, featuring discussion of a 1971 One Hit Wonder and information about a theft involving the band in New York City. The hosts also share their product endorsements in this episode.
- Episode 13 - John & Paul Featuring Guest John Bator.
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's is titled "John & Paul" and features guest John Bator. The discussion includes references to a Saturday Night Live clip, Rolling Stone interviews, and documentaries about The Beatles.
- Episode 12 - Soakin' in '79
This episode, Soakin' in '79, from the podcast Soakin' in the 70's, provides a Spotify playlist, an article about The Who tragedy in Cincinnati, and endorsements for American Science and Surplus and Habitat for Humanity. It also mentions t…
- Episode 11 - Supertramp
This episode focuses on the band Supertramp. The hosts discuss whether Supertramp
- Episode 10 - Motown
This episode focuses on Motown, discussing Motown movies, music, and the Motown 25th Anniversary Show. It also mentions albums from Roxy Music, Steely Dan, and Stevie Wonder.
- Episode 9 - Alan Parsons
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses Alan Parsons. It also includes segments on a One Hit Wonder, Jeff's endorsement of sardine fillets, and Scott's endorsement of SiriusXM "Life with John Mayer".
- Episode 8 - Live Albums
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on live albums from the 1970s. The hosts discuss various notable live albums from the era.
- Episode 7 - Eric Clapton
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on Eric Clapton. It covers his bands before his solo career, his studio albums from the 1970s, and his appearance in the film Tommy.
- Episode 6: Carly Simon, Carole King, Joni Mitchell
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's discusses the careers of singer-songwriters Carly Simon, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell, highlighting aspects of their music from the 1970s.
- Episode 5 - 1970
This episode of Soakin' in the 70's focuses on the year 1970. Hosts Jeff and Scott discuss events such as the Vietnam War, the introduction of the EPA and OSHA, NASA's Apollo program, and music from artists including The Beatles, Jimi Hend…