Show Notes
Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Alabama’s very own Whitmer Thomas on home-state classic hits and punk-driven 2000s tracks. Showcasing his own musical influence and childhood upbringing, Whitmer Thomas takes us on a tour through his journey as a singer and stand-up comedian and how they intertwined, with anecdotes that shaped his career along the way.
From stories of van tours as a teenager, being raised by his musical mother, and his love-hate relationship with Alabama, Whitmer Thomas has us hooked on this episode of Track Star.
This Episode's Track List:
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Reckless Abandon - Blink-182
First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes
Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season - Jimmy Buffett
Why Can’t We Be Friends - War
If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow
Every Morning - Sugar Ray
Little Criminals - Randy Newman
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