Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations
Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations presented by Hard Rock Cafe are a series of interviews with The Mighty Manfred (frontman and driving force behind Garage Rock band The Woggles) and artists who have been chosen by Little Steven Van Zandt as the “Coolest Song In The World This Week” in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Past guests have included Tom Petty, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Carlos Santana, and many more. Coolest Conversations airs live every Friday at 2:00 PM ET on SiriusXM Ch. 21 and is posted online that Monday. Every Wednesday a "Coolest Conversation" from the past is posted too.
Scott McCaughey: Coolest Conversation 05/06/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Scott McCaughey of The Minus 5. “Let the Rope Hold, Cassie Lee” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Scott McCaughey for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Jeremy Fury: Coolest Conversation 04/22/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Jeremy Fury of Jeremy & the Harlequins. “Wrong Way In The Right Lane” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Jeremy Fury for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Alex Hagen: Coolest Conversation 04/15/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Alex Hagen of The Ravagers. “Dogs” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Alex Hagen for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ricky Byrd: Coolest Conversation 04/09/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ricky Byrd. “Anna Lee” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Ricky Byrd for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
John Duran: Coolest Conversation 04/02/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is John Duran of The Violet Mindfield. “Autonomous Overdrive” by The Violet Mindfield is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and John Duran for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Derv Gordon: Coolest Conversation 03/25/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Derv Gordon of the Equals. Join the Mighty Manfred and Derv Gordon for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 03/20/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin. “Spellbound” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Gyasi: Coolest Conversation 03/11/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Gyasi. “Cheap High” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Gyasi for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Jimmy Hart: Coolest Conversation 03/05/2025

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is “The Mouth of the South” aka Jimmy Hart! You may know him as a WWE Hall of Famer, but in the Underground Garage we know him as a member of the Gentrys! Join the Mighty Manfred and Jimmy Hart for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Filippa Nässil: Coolest Conversation 02/25/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Filippa Nässil of Thundermother. “Dead Or Alive” by Thundermother is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Filippa Nässil for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Bryce Connor: Coolest Conversation 02/19/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Bryce Connor of The Jellybricks. “Dreaming In Stereo” by The Jellybricks is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Bryce Connor for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Flavia Couri: Coolest Conversation 02/13/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Flavia Couri of The Courettes. “California” by The Courettes featuring LaLa Brooks is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Flavia Couri for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ricky Byrd: Coolest Conversation 02/05/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ricky Byrd. “Transistor Radio Childhood” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Ricky Byrd for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Bob Cowsill: Coolest Conversation 01/28/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Bob Cowsill of The Cowsills. “She Said To Me” by The Cowsills is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Bob Cowsill for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Carla Olson: Coolest Conversation 01/23/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Carla Olson of Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome. “Is It True?” by Carla Olson and Tall Poppy Syndrome is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Carla Olson for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Bill Wyman: Coolest Conversation 01/15/2025

This week is a very extra special Coolest Conversation as The Mighty Manfred’s guest is Bill Wyman! Bill has an extroardinary career spanning six decades as an author, songwriter, producer, and as an original member of the Rolling Stones. His newest solo album features our Coolest Song in the World, “Thunder on The Mountain.”
Join The Mighty Manfred and Bill Wyman for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Stian S. Gulbrandsen: Coolest Conversation 01/08/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Stian S. Gulbrandsen of Death By Unga Bunga. “Camouflage” by Death By Unga Bunga is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Stian S. Gulbrandsen for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Glen Burtnik: Coolest Conversation 01/06/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Glen Burtnik aka Lefty Weekling of The Weeklings. “Must Be Santa” by The Weeklings is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Glen Burtnik for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Gail Martin: Coolest Conversation 1/1/2025

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Gail Martin, the daughter of Dean Martin. “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” by Dean Martin is one of our Coolest Songs in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Gail Martin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Chris Wonzer: Coolest Conversation 12/18/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Chris Wonzer. Chris Wonzer produced the recently released Michael Des Barres album, “It’s Only Rock n Roll,” which features our Coolest Song in the World this week, “Fox On The Run.” Join the Mighty Manfred and Chris Wonzer for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Chuck Prophet: Coolest Conversation 12/15/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Chuck Prophet. “First Came The Thunder” by Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave? is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Chuck Prophet for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Amy Gore: Coolest Conversation 12/04/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Amy Gore. In 1997, she founded the Gore Gore Girls, the first of a handful of all-female bands of the garage rock genre. Join the Mighty Manfred and Amy Gore for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ken Fox: Coolest Conversation 11/25/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Ken Fox of The Fleshtones. “Way Of The World” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Ken Fox for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Nick Lowe: Coolest Conversation 11/21/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Nick Lowe of Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets. “Went To A Party” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Nick Lowe for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Rhett Miller: Coolest Conversation 11/14/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Rhett Miller from the Old 97’s. “Falling Down” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Rhett Miller for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Steve Conte: Coolest Conversation 11/06/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Steve Conte of The Earls of Babylon. “My Little Frankenstein” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Steve Conte for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Jordan Albertsen: Coolest Conversation 10/29/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Jordan Albertsen, creator and director of "Boom: A Film About the Sonics". Jordan talks about what caused the spark to create the project and the challenges of getting it done. Go to sonicsfilm.com to learn more about upcoming screenings! Join the Mighty Manfred and Jordan Albertsen for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 10/21/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings. “Crazy Days and Wild Nights” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 10/14/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Dom Mariani of The Stems. “Falling From The Sky” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Dom Mariani for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Joe Grushecky: Coolest Conversation 10/07/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Joe Grushecky of Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers. “This Is Who We Are” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Joe Grushecky for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation 09/24/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Jesse Malin. Our Coolest Song in the World this week is Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day’s version of Jesse Malin’s song, “Black Haired Girl”. Billie Joe Armstrong is but one of a star-studded cast of characters who appear on 'Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin'. The tribute album was released on September 20th. Proceeds from the sale of the album will go to help offset the medical costs Jesse Malin has incurred due to the stroke he suffered that has left him paralyzed. Join the Mighty Manfred and Jesse Ma...
Morten Henriksen: Coolest Conversation 09/16/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Morten Henriksen aka Morty Yum Yum! The Yum Yum’s have this week’s Coolest Song in the World, “Vitamin U’. Join the Mighty Manfred and Morten Henriksen for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Shel Talmy: Coolest Conversation 09/10/2024

This week is an ULTRA- Coolest Conversation, as the Mighty Manfred’s guest is the legendary Shel Talmy! Shel takes us from his roots, working with The Kinks and The Who, all they way to what he’s currently up to. Join the Mighty Manfred and Shel Talmy for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Adam Sherman: Coolest Conversation 09/03/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Adam Sherman of The Nervous Eaters. “Inside Out” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Adam Sherman for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Mike Boise: Coolest Conversation 08/26/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Mike Boise of The Chesterfield Kings. “We’re Still All The Same” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Mike Boise for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Jessie Wagner: Coolest Conversation 08/20/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Jessie Wagner. “I Just Can't Today” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Jessie Wagner for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Brian Ray: Coolest Conversation 8/13/24

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Brian Ray! This week's Coolest Song in the World "Hold Me Close" comes from Brian's new album 'My Town'. Join the Mighty Manfred and Brian Ray for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Coolest Conversation 8/5/24: Steven McDonald

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Steven McDonald, bassist of Redd Kross! I'll Take Your Word For It" is this week's Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Steven McDonald for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Mark Dutton: Coolest Conversation 07/30/2024

The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Mark Dutton, aka Muddy Stardust! Mark is a veteran musician, as well as the engineer on our Coolest Song in the World this week, Slim Jim Phantom’s version of “Off The Hook”. Join the Mighty Manfred and Muddy Stardust for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Peter Horvath: Coolest Conversation 07/23/2024

The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Peter Horvath of The Anderson Council. “Citadel” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Peter Horvath for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock