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.
Billy Loosigian: Coolest Conversation 10/26/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Billy Loosigian! “Where’s Johnny Now” by Nervous Eaters was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Billy Loosigian and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ben Vaughn: Coolest Conversation 10/19/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ben Vaughn! His upcoming album “Magnetic East: The Deer Tick Sessions” will be available on October 30, 2026. Join Ben Vaughn and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Johnny Moeller: Coolest Conversation 10/12/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Johnny Moeller! “Bigshot” by Texas Headhunters was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Johnny Moeller and The Mighty Manfred for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Tony Valentino: Coolest Conversation 10/05/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Tony Valentino of The Standells!! Listen in for an extra cool Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Blaise Dahl: Coolest Conversation 9/28/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Blaise Dahl! “(Ain’t My First) Rodeo” by The Midnight Cowgirls was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Blaise Dahl and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Adam “Lights Out” Levine: Coolest Conversation 9/21/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Adam “Lights Out” Levine! “Everybody Wants To Rock and Roll” by Prima Donna was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Adam “Lights Out" Levine and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Father Bill: Coolest Conversation 9/14/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Father Bill! “Rock & Roll Priest” by Father Bill & The Filthy Sinners was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Father Bill and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Astrid Waller: Coolest Conversation 9/7/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Astrid Waller (aka Sugar of The Cocktail Slippers)! “Move” by The Cocktail Slippers was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Sugar and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Graham Parker: Coolest Conversation 8/31/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Graham Parker! Parker’s debut album “Howlin’ Wind” is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year and is the subject of a brand new book "Graham Parker's Howlin’ Wind”, written by Jay Nachman. Join Graham Parker and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Peter Zaremba: Coolest Conversation 8/24/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Peter Zaremba! “Float Your Showboat" by The Fleshtones is a single that will be released on September 4th. Join Peter Zaremba and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Diego Andres Rodriguez: Coolest Conversation 8/17/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Diego Andres Rodriguez! “Ride With You” by The Cast of “The Wanderer” was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Diego Andres Rodriguez and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Cyndi Dawson: Coolest Conversation 8/3/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Cyndi Dawson! “Neighborhood Bully” by The Cynz was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Cyndi Dawson and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Thiago Khouri: Coolest Conversation 7/27/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Thiago Khouri! “Indigo Skye” by Banda AL9 was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Thiago Khouri and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Steve Diggle: Coolest Conversation 7/20/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Steve Diggle! “Poetic Machine Gun” by The Buzzcocks was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Steve Diggle and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 7/13/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dom Mariani! “Dirty Laundry” by Datura4 is a single that was released in May. Join Dom Mariani and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Marc Ribler: Coolest Conversation 7/6/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Marc Ribler! “Can You Feel It” by Little Steven And The Disciples of Soul was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Marc Ribler and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Philippe Girard: Coolest Conversation 6/29/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Philippe Girard! "La Femme Qui S’etait Faite Toute Seule” (English Translation - ”The Self Made Woman”) by Prisoner is a single that was released In May. Join Philippe Girard and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Mike Wartella: Coolest Conversation 6/22/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Mike Wartella! “Make It Alone” by The Cast of "The Wanderer" was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Mike Wartella and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Dave Hill: Coolest Conversation 6/18/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dave Hill! “Too Loose” by Valley Lodge was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Dave Hill and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Evan Stanley: Coolest Conversation 6/15/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Evan Stanley! “Dancing While The World Is Ending” by Stanley Simmons was a recent Coolest Song In The World. Join Evan Stanley and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
George Bunnell: Coolest Conversation 6/11/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is George Bunnell! “The Sky Isn’t Falling” by Strawberry Alarm Clock is a single that was released in May. Join George Bunnell and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Dan Miraldi: Coolest Conversation 6/9/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dan Miraldi! “Magic In The Air” was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Dan Miraldi and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Keith Streng: Coolest Conversation 6/8/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Keith Streng! “Stop And Take A Minute Please” by The Woggles was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Keith Streng and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Nick Piunti: Coolest Conversation 5/28/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Nick Piunti! "Big In Madrid" is a single that was released back in February. Join Nick Piunti and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Colin Blunstone: Coolest Conversation 5/14/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Colin Blunstone of The Zombies! Listen in for an extra cool Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Adam Weiner: Coolest Conversation 5/7/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest today is Adam Weiner, aka Low Cut Connie! "Oh Yeah" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Adam Weiner for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Rival Sons: Coolest Conversation 5/6/26
This week's episode is a very special Coolest Conversation- It was filmed in front of a live audience on The Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise 2026, and features an acoustic set by The Rival Sons! Join the Mighty Manfred, The Rival Sons, and the live audience for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Erniz Lundqvist: Coolest Conversation 4/28/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Erniz from Stupidity! "Carolina" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Erniz and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is our founder, Stevie Van Zandt. At the 2025 American Music Honors, Stevie and Smokey Robinson teamed up for a rendition of "Tears of a Clown", which was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Stevie for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Rocket Queen: Coolest Conversation 3/24/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Rocket Queen of The Cocktail Slippers! "Joyride" is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Rocket Queen for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ryan Hamilton: Coolest Conversation 3/2/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Ryan Hamilton! "The Come to Jesus Moment" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Ryan Hamilton for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Donnie Vie: Coolest Conversation 2/25/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest today is Donnie Vie! His new single "Plain Jane" is out now on Wicked Cool Records and was a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join the Mighty Manfred and Donnie Vie for today's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Matheus Khouri: Coolest Conversation 2/26/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Matheus Khouri of Banda AL9! "She Can Do It All" was a recent Coolest Song in the World in Little Steven's Underground Garage and will be on their upcoming album "Hey! We're Banda AL9" on Wicked Cool Records. Join The Mighty Manfred and Matheus for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Robin Zander: Coolest Conversation 2/16/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is none other than Robin Zander! "Dancing with the Band" by Cheap Trick was a recent Coolest Song in the World in Little Steven's Underground Garage. Join The Mighty Manfred and Robin Zander for this Week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Dion: Coolest Conversation 2/3/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Dion! "In a Heartbeat of Time" from Dion's recent album "Rock and Roll Philosopher" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Dion for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Kurt Baker: Coolest Conversation 1/21/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is the reigning Prince of Power Pop- Kurt Baker! "Undertow Afterglow" (out NOW on Wicked Cool Records) was our Coolest Song in the World last week! Join Kurt Baker and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Charlie Starr: Coolest Conversation 1/20/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke! "Run With the Pack" from Can't Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, which coincided with Bad Company's recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Charlie Starr and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Michael Monroe: Coolest Conversation 1/13/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Michael Monroe! "Rockin' Horse" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join Michael Monroe and The Mighty Manfred for this episode of Coolest Conversations, presented by Hard Rock
Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 1/8/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Andy Babiuk! The Chesterfield Kings' version of "White Christmas" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Bobby Mahoney: Coolest Conversation 1/7/26
The Mighty Manfred's guest is Bobby Mahoney! Bobby's single "Smoke and Drive" is out now on Wicked Cool Records. Join the Mighty Manfred and Bobby Mahoney for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
