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Memories With A Beat

Memories With A Beat

Tiffany Mason 161 Episodes Jan 29, 2026

Memories With A Beat is a podcast hosted by Tiffany Mason about the powerful connection between music and memory. In each episode, she interviews guests about how the lyrics of a particular song make them feel and what memories they bring back. The conversations aim to show how a song can instantly transport someone to a moment in their past. Listeners may find their own memories sparked as they hear others reflect on music that matters to them.

Episodes

27 - When I call Your Name with Jeff Zona
27 - When I call Your Name with Jeff Zona Jan 29, 2026 2009 Send us Fan MailJeff Zona reflects on the song that launched his Nashville journey—When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill. After answering a newspaper ad, he landed a spot in the band Denim Blue, and this was the first song they told him he’d be singing. With renewed attention on Vince Gill, Jeff revisited this emotional deep cut, and the nostalgia hit hard—bringing back memories of his early perform
26 - Piece of My Heart with Erica Saccoccio
26 - Piece of My Heart with Erica Saccoccio Jan 15, 2026 1746 Send us Fan MailJanis Joplin didn’t just sing a song—she shouted a truth. And for Erica Saccoccio, "Piece of My Heart" was the raw, fearless soundtrack to her wild, love-filled, unconventional childhood.Raised by a motorcycle-riding, leather-wearing single mom in the 1970s, Erica (Little Indian) and her sister (Little Terror) belted this iconic anthem in the living room and biker hangout
25 - Strawberry Fields with Greig Watts
25 - Strawberry Fields with Greig Watts Jan 1, 2026 2448 Send us Fan MailDespite being a successful music publisher today, Greig Watts’ career almost never happened due to early discouragement. He recalls a pivotal school report where a teacher claimed he was "not interested" in music, leading him to abandon his studies for a "proper" career in business and banking. For years, he felt the pressure to move away from his creative passi
Holiday Bonus: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Nicole Crangle
Holiday Bonus: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Nicole Crangle Dec 24, 2025 1757 Send us Fan MailWho loves Christmas Music?  Nicole loves Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas because she experienced a similar move as the little girl in this movie.  She comforted herself, alone in FL, with this song as she worked through a lost relationship and moved on to new opportunities!  Who knew she’d meet someone so special by staying in Florida in faith?Have Yourself a Merry Little Ch
Holiday Bonus: Blame It On the Mistletoe with Colleen Orender
Holiday Bonus: Blame It On the Mistletoe with Colleen Orender Dec 23, 2025 2039 Send us Fan MailI love the scene in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation where Chevy Chase is in the attic and he steps on board after board that hits him in the face.  I used to almost pee my pants over that part.  This music video for Blame It On the Mistletoe reminds me of the sentimental scene that follows the slap-happy board face-smacking scene. Clark found old family movies and he&apo
Holiday Bonus: Little Drummer Boy & Peace On Earth with Kristin Hannon
Holiday Bonus: Little Drummer Boy & Peace On Earth with Kristin Hannon Dec 22, 2025 2033 Send us Fan MailThe tradition continues...good news more cookies baked this year! What are your family traditions? This year with a new chapter of life I am realizing I need to set new expectations because my two of my kids have moved out. What new traditions did you start when your kids moved out? Check out Krisitn's memories to Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth!Full Show Notes
24 - Mighty K.C. with Dan Stewart
24 - Mighty K.C. with Dan Stewart Dec 18, 2025 2327 Send us Fan MailDan Steward reflects on how The Mighty KC by For Squirrels became part of his personal and musical memory. He first heard it in Gainesville in 1997, and when friends from California came to visit, they knew it too. They all went together to buy their own copies—and soon after, they started a band. As a member of Strange Day, Dan saw parallels between his band and For Squirrels—the
23 - Time Moves Slow with Sophia Warren
23 - Time Moves Slow with Sophia Warren Dec 4, 2025 1582 Send us Fan MailSophia Warren opens up about how BadBadNotGood’s “Time Moves Slow” became tied to her first real heartbreak. What started as a close friendship at their retail job turned into something more—and the song quietly followed them through it all. From late-night talks to moments when words weren’t enough, the track’s slow, jazzy rhythm matched the emotional weight of falling in and out
22 - Even the Losers and Walk with Patrick O'Donnell
22 - Even the Losers and Walk with Patrick O'Donnell Nov 20, 2025 1786 Send us Fan MailPatrick O'Donnell told me about two songs that have followed him through life: Tom Petty’s Even the Losers and Foo Fighters’ Walk. From his college DJ days to moments of personal reflection and growth, Patrick shared how these tracks helped him process challenges—from heartbreak and identity to healing and new beginnings. Whether you're a longtime fan of Petty or the Foo
21 - Awaken with Dan Shinder
21 - Awaken with Dan Shinder Nov 6, 2025 2334 Send us Fan MailDan Shinder reflects on the complexity and brilliance of “Awaken” by Yes—a song that changed the way he listened to music. From hearing it at just 13 to eventually performing it himself, the track became a guidepost in his musical journey. He shares how this 15-minute epic shaped his relationship with rhythm, deepened his appreciation for storytelling in music, and reminded him tha
20 - Stand Up By Stephen Quinn
20 - Stand Up By Stephen Quinn Oct 23, 2025 2499 Send us Fan MailI sat down with country singer-songwriter Stephen Quinn to talk about the story behind his patriotic anthem Stand Up—a song born from personal values, national pride, and a desire to inspire unity and kindness. From his tight-knit family roots to performing on big stages like American Idol and the Little League World Series, Stephen opened up about music, faith, and finding purpose
19 - When Dove's Cry with James Campion
19 - When Dove's Cry with James Campion Oct 9, 2025 2635 Send us Fan MailJames Campion, author of Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era, remembers the first time he heard “When Doves Cry” and how it spread through his band like wildfire. He reflects on the song’s weirdness—no bassline, a haunting guitar, and Prince’s poetic metaphors—and why it still sparks something in him decades later. He also reads three vivid paragraphs from his book, capturing the

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