Episodes

July 7, 2025

Whisper My Name (S4 E1)

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan and frequent CHR guest Adele Chalifoux to discuss this song from the 1980 Dream Street Rose album.

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July 7, 2025

If Children Had Wings (S3 E19)

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan Hank Battle to discuss this song from the 1978 Endless Wire album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters All Those Years Ago, Dylantantes, and Firebreathing Kittens, and y...

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July 7, 2025

Somewhere, U.S.A. (S3 E18)

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan Jean-Paul de Gaye, from Perth, Australia, to discuss this song from the 1974 Sundown album. You'll also hear from fellow podcast Dylantantes, and you'll also hear about the ...

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July 7, 2025

Minstrel Of The Dawn (S3 E17)

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan and frequent CHR guest Deb Radwan to discuss this song from the 1970 Sit Down Young Stranger album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Back to the '80s, All Those Years...

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July 7, 2025

Now And Then (S3 E16)

In this episode, Mike welcomes fellow Lightfoot fan John Kolaga from Buffalo, NY to discuss this song from the 1975 Cold On The Shoulder album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Back to the '80s, Mostly Folk Podcast, Ho...

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July 7, 2025

Peaceful Waters (S3 E15)

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, host Mike Messner and his guest Will Kruger discuss "Peaceful Waters" from the 1966 Lightfoot! album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk, In the President's Servic...

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July 7, 2025

Heaven Help The Devil (S3 E14)

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, first-time guest Derek Buckley joins Mike to discuss this song from the 1982 Shadows album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing the West, Mostly Folk Podcast, In The Pr...

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July 7, 2025

The Mountains and Maryann (S3 E13)

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss this song from Gordon's 1969 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, Fi...

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July 7, 2025

Waiting For You (S3 E11)

What are you waiting for again? In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his returning guest Adele Chalifoux discuss Waiting for You from the 1993 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fel...

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July 7, 2025

Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 2 (S3 E10)

Let's ring in the new year! In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his guest Jack Ward conclude their discussion of Pussy Willows and Cat Tails from the 1967 album, Did She Mention My Name. You'...

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July 7, 2025

Pussy Willows, Cat Tails Part 1 (S3 E9)

In this first of a two-part series, MIke Messner and his guest Jack Ward discuss this song from the 1969 album, Did She Mention My Name . You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Back to the Eighties, All Those Y...

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July 7, 2025

Too Late For Prayin' (S3 E8)

In this episode, Kevin and Erin Hester join Mike to discuss Too Late for Prayin', from the 1974 Sundown album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing The West, Back to the 80s. How Good It Is and The Paranormal Son.

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July 7, 2025

Summer Side of Life (S3 E7)

In this episode, Ed Lewek returns as Mike's guest to discuss Summer Side of Life, from the 1971 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Writing The West, Back to the 80s and 20 Minut...

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July 7, 2025

Cherokee Bend (S3 E6)

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Quinton Paul Kuntz (making his second appearance on the show) discuss "Cherokee Bend" from the Cold On The Shoulder album, released in 1975. You'll also hear messages from fellow p...

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July 7, 2025

Hi'Way Songs (S3 E5)

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Tim Golding, discuss "Hi'Way Songs" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album, Old Dan's Records. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Serv...

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July 6, 2025

All The Lovely Ladies (S3 E4)

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Barbara J. discuss this album track from the Cold On The Shoulder album in 1975. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Firebreathing Kittens, Victor...

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July 6, 2025

Walls (S3 E3)

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Clover Cameron, discuss "Walls" from Gordon Lightfoot's second album, The Way I Feel . You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing Kittens...

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July 6, 2025

Top Lightfoot Covers by Glenn Nelson & Mike Messner

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Glenn Nelson each list their top 5 covers of Lightfoot songs by other artists. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing K...

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July 6, 2025

The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 2 (S3 E1)

In the conclusion of their visit, host Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis finish their discussion of this song from the Did She Mention My Name album in 1968. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts All Those Years Ago, Boo...

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July 6, 2025

The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 1 (S2 E19)

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis discuss "The Last Time I Saw Her" from the 1968 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Sinister Story Hour, and Oldie But a Goo...

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July 6, 2025

Whispers of the North, Part 2 (S2 E18)

In the second half of our discussion, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner complete their discussion of "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, All Those Years Ag...

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July 6, 2025

Whispers of the North, Part 1 (S2 E17)

In our first episode following the death of our beloved Gordon, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner discuss "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk, Firebreathin...

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July 6, 2025

Announcement: May 2, 2023

Mike makes a sad announcement.

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July 6, 2025

Saturday Clothes (S2 E16)

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Michael Hill (a native of Orillia, Ontario) discuss "Saturday Clothes" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album from 1970. You will also hear from Kopp's Records, as well as fell...

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