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Joey's Song is the official podcast of the Joey's Song Foundation — the Madison, Wisconsin nonprofit behind the annual Freezing Man Festival, a benefit concert for epilepsy research featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Grammy winners, and iconic 80s and 90s rock artists. Each episode features in-depth interviews with musicians, industry leaders, and advocates. We cover music history, stories behind the songs, personal connections to epilepsy awareness, and why musicians are giving back through music. Artists from Garbage, The Bangles, Letters to Cleo, Goo Goo Dolls, Tears for Fears, Soul Asylum, Fountains of Wayne, and Gang of Four have all shared their stories here. The Joseph Gomoll Foundation was established in honor of Joey Gomoll, who passed away in 2010 from Dravet Syndrome. Follow us at joeyssong.org and @joeyssong on all platforms.
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May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
37 min
Wisconsin's favorite comedian Charlie Berens talks with Joey's Song founder Mike Gomoll for a wide-ranging conversation about growing up in Milwaukee, his Emmy Award-winning journalism career, the accidental birth of the Manitowoc Minute, his musical collaboration with Adam Grohl of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, his YouTube stand-up special, and why he keeps saying yes to Joey's Song year after year.
From red carpet reporter to viral Wisconsin comedy phenomenon, Charlie traces the journey that took him from UW-Madison to MTV News to the Comedy Store in Los Angeles — and back home to the Midwest crowd that always gets the joke. He also opens up about life in a family of 12, why he'd rather be invisible than read minds, where he'd go if he could time travel, and whether he makes his bed in the morning (spoiler: he does not).
Plus — Packers talk. Jordan Love, Tucker Kraft, Micah Parsons calling out the offense, and cautious Super Bowl optimism. Because it wouldn't be a Wisconsin podcast without it.
ABOUT JOEY'S SONG
Joey's Song is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with one powerful mission: raise as much money as possible to fund research into treatments and cures for epilepsy. Founded by Mike Gomoll in memory of his son Joey, the organization channels grief into action — producing world-class live benefit concerts, a thriving podcast community, and a growing movement of music lovers, comedians, and artists united around a cause that matters.
Every ticket sold, every donation made, every podcast subscribe, and every YouTube follow puts more resources into the hands of researchers working to end epilepsy.
Get involved: https://www.joeyssong.org
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To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
30 min
Ebo and Mike talk about some of their worst concert experiences as well as the joys of a great live show.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
5 min
Mike tells the story of how #ButchVig showed us all how to "sell a show"
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
26 min
Ebo and Mike talk about the 90's Bulls and separating the person from the athlete.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
May 9, 2026
May 9, 2026
54 min
Andy and Mike talk about their favorite classic covers...Andy finds a Joey's Song link...Mike, not so much.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
27 min
Ebo and Mike talk about the role music videos play in how we consume music - for better or worse...plus a little Packers talk.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
48 min
Andy and Mike walk through the list of the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees and Mike teaches Andy how to pronounce Sade.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.Apr 28, 2026
Apr 28, 2026
51 min
Mike talks with Hollywood filmmaker David Michaels about his latest film, The Third Parent, starring Rob Lowe & Crispin Glover. David discusses how a film goes from the idea phase to the final rollout.
To learn more about Joey's Song, please go to www.joeyssong.org and join our community through our mailing list. Also find us on all social media platforms with our handle @joeyssong on them all.