Carefree Highway Revisited

Is There Anyone Home

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Jeff Coast (making his second appearance on the show) discuss Gordon's song "Is There Anyone Home" from the Sundown album (1974). You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.

Looking At The Rain

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician John McLachlan, examine this song from the 1972 Don Quixote album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, How Good It Is, and Mostly Folk Podcast.

Ghosts of Cape Horn

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest (and great friend and former college roommate) Dave Stewart discuss "Ghosts of Cape Horn," from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, The Paranormal Son, and Books Boys -- and a special invitation from Mike.

Dreamland, Part 2

In this episode, host Mike Messner concludes his interview with Gary Luck and their discussion of "Dreamland" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1978 album Endless Wire. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.

Dreamland, Part 1

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, host Mike Messner and his guest, Gary Luck, discuss "Dreamland" from the Endless Wire (1978) album. Mike also gives time to A Date With Death and talks about Newsly.

High And Dry

In the premiere episode for Season 2, Michael Howitt returns to discuss High and Dry from the Sundown album (1974). Host Mike Messner also lends some time to the Mostly Folk podcast and Sinister Story Hour.

Did She Mention My Name?

In this episode, host Mike Messner closes out the first season of the show with guest Jim Thorne, who discusses "Did She Mention My Name" from the 1968 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, All Grown Up, and Newsly.

Salute (Got A Lot More Livin' To Do)

In this episode, Deb Radwan returns to the show to discuss "Salute," from the 1983 album of the same name, with host Mike Messner. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys, and Back to the '80s.

Sea of Tranquility

In this episode, guest Donny Screws of Chester, GA (a former member of the Lee Jessup Band and current member of the Midlife Chryslers) joins host Mike Messner to discuss "Sea of Tranquility" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear spots from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Oldie But A Goodie, and the new audio drama, A Date With Death!

Kickin' It With Doc G

In this episode, Mike and his guest, Gene "Doc G" Pierro of Hamilton Radio chat about Gordon Lightfoot's music, its impact on Gene's career as a musician and broadcaster, and about Hamilton Radio. You'll also hear a word from the 20 Minute History Podcast and the Mostly Folk Podcast.