Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations
Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:
Show overview
Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest Conversations has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 384 episodes. That works out to roughly 200 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 38 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2020, with 91 episodes published. Published by Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 384 episodes35: Adam Weiner: Coolest Conversation 5/7/26
34: Rival Sons: Coolest Conversation 5/6/26
33: Erniz Lundqvist: Coolest Conversation 4/28/26
32: Stevie Van Zandt: Coolest Conversation 4/20/26
Ep 3131: 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
Ep 3030: 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
Ep 2929: 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
Ep 2828: 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
Ep 2727: 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
Ep 2626: 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
Ep 2525: 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
Ep 2424: 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
Ep 2323: 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
Ep 2222: 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
Ep 2121: 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
Ep 2020: Sal Baglio: Coolest Conversation 12/29/25
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Sal Baglio of The Peppermint Kicks! "Little Doll (Piccola Pupa)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Sal Baglio for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ep 1919: Tuk Smith: Coolest Conversation 12/12/25
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Tuk Smith! "Troubled Paradise" by Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join The Mighty Manfred and Tuk Smith for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ep 1818: Butch Walker: Coolest Conversation 12/8/25
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Butch Walker! "I Melt With You" by The Marvelous 3 is a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join the Mighty Manfred and Butch Walker for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ep 1717: Slim Jim Phantom: Coolest Conversation 12/2/25
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Slim Jim Phantom, host of Slim Jim's Rockabilly Rave-up on LSUG, and member of the Stray Cats! "Teenage Heaven" was a recent Coolest Song in the World. Join The Mighty Manfred and Slim Jim Phantom for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock
Ep 1616: Courtney Hadwin: Coolest Conversation 11/24/25
The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Courtney Hadwin! "All The Love (Money Can Buy)" is a recent Coolest Song in the World! Join the Mighty Manfred and Courtney Hadwin for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock