Behind The Song: David Bowie vs. Axl Rose (Bonus Episode)
Once upon a time in Hollywood, Axl Rose chased David Bowie down the street in a jealous rage over the girl who inspired the Guns ‘N Roses classic “Sweet Child…
Behind The Song
Dig deep into the lyrics of classic rock songs and the storytellers that created them in "Behind The Song," a podcast by The Drive's Janda Lane. Hear what was happening behind the scenes while some of the most iconic songs in rock history were being written.
Latest Episodes
Behind The Song: Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine"
In episode 71 of the Behind The Song podcast, Janda dives into the history and lyrics of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by the band once called the most dangerous in…
Behind The Song: Elton John "Philadelphia Freedom"
In this episode of Behind The Song, Janda takes a closer look at the lyrics and surprising history of “Philadelphia Freedom” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Written in 1975…
Behind The Song: Bob Seidemann, the artist and his "Blind Faith" (Bonus Episode)
In episode 69 of Behind The Song, Janda examined the history and lyrics of “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith, the short-lived supergroup comprised of Steve Winwood, Eric…
Behind The Song: Blind Faith "Can't Find My Way Home"
In episode 69 of Behind The Song, Janda digs into the history and lyrics of “Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith, the short-lived supergroup comprised of Steve Winwood,…
Behind The Song: Who is Helena Springs? (Bonus Episode)
In episode 68 of Behind The Song, Janda unpacked the lyrics of “West End Girls” by Pet Shop Boys. The song features the background vocals of Helena Springs, an elusive…
Behind The Song: Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls"
Behind the Song – WDRV-FM Chicago
Behind The Song: Tom Petty "Wildflowers"
Behind the Song – WDRV-FM Chicago
Behind The Song: Cheap Trick "Surrender"
Behind the Song – WDRV-FM Chicago
Behind The Song: John Mellencamp "Jack & Diane"
Behind the Song – WDRV-FM Chicago
Janda co-hosts afternoons with Seaver on The Drive.
Janda is an enthusiastic transplant to Chicago, having recently arrived from Los Angeles. She has hosted radio programs across the country, including at KCRW – Los Angeles, 91X – San Diego, Soundbreak.com – Los Angeles, KNDD – Seattle, WAVF – Charleston and WEND – Charlotte. Her experience also includes work behind the camera as a video director and producer and as a music curator.
Janda’s interests outside of radio and music include all kinds of film and TV shows, thriller fiction, food, her family and her cats Ollie and Liam. When she has any spare time, she studies traffic maps and practices saxophone and guitar. Her favorite artist of all time is David Bowie, and her favorite color is red.
Janda says, “I’m thrilled to be here in Chicago, the best city in the world, and at The Drive, the best station with the best fans in the world!”