web01.fireside.fm Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) History in Music - Episodes Tagged with “Bad Books” https://historyinmusic.fireside.fm/tags/bad%20books Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0600 It's simple, we find songs that have historical context within the lyrics and then dissect those lyrics on the show. Whether it's a song about a ship that sank in the Great Lakes or an ancient folk song about Mongolian sky gods, we will explore it's historical context. But more importantly, we will dig into what the songwriter was trying to communicate and why. en-us episodic We pay tribute to the musical immortalizers Coldbow Productions It's simple, we find songs that have historical context within the lyrics and then dissect those lyrics on the show. Whether it's a song about a ship that sank in the Great Lakes or an ancient folk song about Mongolian sky gods, we will explore it's historical context. But more importantly, we will dig into what the songwriter was trying to communicate and why. no music, history, lyrics, historical music, bard, rock n roll, immortalize Coldbow Productions scottwg1988@gmail.com Episode 17: Pyotr (Scott, Sean, & Greg) https://historyinmusic.fireside.fm/17 3d064bd2-3e35-45d1-acaa-14004e040ced Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0600 Coldbow Productions full 1 Coldbow Productions In this episode we were joined by the one and only Greg Smith to pontificate on Bad Books' 2012 Pyotr and the supposed legend behind Tsar Peter the Great's murder of his wife's lover (and his severed head). 58:39 no <p>In probably our most scandocious episode yet, we are joined by the world's best bike rider Greg Smith to talk Bad Books' song Pyotr. The indie jam tells of an alleged affair Tsarina Catherine (not Catherine the Great) had which was later discovered by her husband Tsar Peter the Great and ended with rather macabre results. A brief discussion of 17th Century Russia, Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, and the supposed legend surrounding this event ensues. Громъ побҍды, раздавайся!</p> <p>Link to the song:<br> <a href="https://youtu.be/QiT40Ce04Bo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://youtu.be/QiT40Ce04Bo</a></p> <p>Follow Greg on Instagram and check out his mobile bike repair shop if you need a repair or tune up in Northern Utah:<br> <a href="https://www.swiftfixbike.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.swiftfixbike.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/swiftfixbike/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/swiftfixbike/</a></p> <p>Follow Scott and Sean on Twitter:<br> Scott - @dotgiff<br> Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro</p> <p>If you've got a song you think we should feature on the show, send us a DM on Twitter or write us a quick email:<br> <a href="mailto:historyinmusicpodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">historyinmusicpodcast@gmail.com</a> </p> Peter the Great, Pyotr, Catherine, Bad Books In probably our most scandocious episode yet, we are joined by the world's best bike rider Greg Smith to talk Bad Books' song Pyotr. The indie jam tells of an alleged affair Tsarina Catherine (not Catherine the Great) had which was later discovered by her husband Tsar Peter the Great and ended with rather macabre results. A brief discussion of 17th Century Russia, Peter the Great, St. Petersburg, and the supposed legend surrounding this event ensues. Громъ побҍды, раздавайся!

Link to the song:
https://youtu.be/QiT40Ce04Bo

Follow Greg on Instagram and check out his mobile bike repair shop if you need a repair or tune up in Northern Utah:
https://www.swiftfixbike.com/

https://www.instagram.com/swiftfixbike/

Follow Scott and Sean on Twitter:
Scott - @dotgiff
Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro

If you've got a song you think we should feature on the show, send us a DM on Twitter or write us a quick email:
historyinmusicpodcast@gmail.com

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Link to the song:
https://youtu.be/QiT40Ce04Bo

Follow Greg on Instagram and check out his mobile bike repair shop if you need a repair or tune up in Northern Utah:
https://www.swiftfixbike.com/

https://www.instagram.com/swiftfixbike/

Follow Scott and Sean on Twitter:
Scott - @dotgiff
Sean - @hashtag_hey_bro

If you've got a song you think we should feature on the show, send us a DM on Twitter or write us a quick email:
historyinmusicpodcast@gmail.com

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