Hey guys! I’m launching a brand new show I think you’re really gonna love. It’s called Don’t Play That Song, and it’s all about the music that got banned, censored, or pulled from the radio.

Every week I'll dive into the wild, surprising and sometimes ridiculous reasons why certain songs were silenced. Whether it was a lyric, a message or just a sound that made people nervous. From chart-toppers to forgotten deep cuts, I'll tell you the full story behind the tracks that made someone say, “Don't play that song!"

First episodes are dropping soon, right here on this feed. Hit follow, and get ready for the songs they tried to keep us from hearing.

What do ping pong tables, Raisin Bran and $10 bottles of wine have in common?

They were all backstage essentials for Third Eye Blind during their late-’90s rise to alt-rock fame.

This week, we’re diving into the Bonfire Tour of 1998. A time when the band was filling amphitheaters, topping charts and making some strangely specific demands behind the scenes. Their tour rider reads like a mix of dorm room comforts and diva-level control. Including cereal specifics, wine on a budget, and a deep need for “vibe”.

This is the story of a band trying to stay grounded while everything around them got bigger, weirder and harder to control.

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What do a bomb-sniffing dog, a blender and cinnamon raisin bagels have in common? They’re all part of Bruce Springsteen's backstage world.

This week on They Asked For What? we go backstage on The Rising tour. A post-9/11 revival wrapped in denim, Jersey soul, and rider requests that are equal parts humble and hardcore. No frills. No flair. Just what the Boss needs to do the job.

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What do pink velvet, Pinot Grigio and a ban on carnations have in common? They’re all part of Katy Perry’s 2011 backstage world.

Before the whipped cream bras and spinning candy canes took over pop culture, Perry was building a dream...one dressing room at a time.

This week, we unpack the sweet (and surprisingly strict) details behind Katy Perry’s California Dreams Tour rider. Because if you want to live in a teenage dream, you’re going to need a very real backstage setup to pull it off.

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What do soy milk, Beck's beer and a ban on styrofoam have in common? They were all part of Bob Dylan’s 2001 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we head backstage with a living legend who, even in the new millennium, was setting his own rules — and his own atmosphere.

From the odd, the essential, to the downright mystical, we break down every curious detail woven into the world Dylan built behind the curtain.

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What do red Solo cups, pitted dates, and Calvin Klein tees have in common? They were all part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' wild, weird, and oddly wholesome 2000 tour rider. In this episode of They Asked For What?, we crack open the backstage demands from the Californication era—a pivotal moment when RHCP were rising from the ashes, rediscovering themselves through meditation rooms, aromatherapy candles, and Heineken on ice.

If you're a fan of music history, band drama, tour logistics, or just want to know what rock legends actually request backstage, you won’t want to miss this.

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What do steamed broccoli, rose-scented candles, and a CD player have in common? They were all on Beyoncé’s 2004 Super Bowl National Anthem Tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we step behind the velvet rope into a world built on precision, ritual, and quiet power — long before Queen Bey became a global empire.

From backstage blooms to pre-show playlists, we unpack the early clues that hinted at the icon she was destined to become.

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What do tea and biscuits, white wine and eight pairs of dark cotton socks have in common? They were all on Coldplay’s 2003 tour rider.

In this episode of They Asked For What?, we head backstage with the band that made melancholy beautiful — and discover a rider full of modest comforts, quiet rituals, and a few surprisingly specific demands.

From warm drinks to wardrobe must-haves, we unpack the details behind Coldplay’s rise from earnest newcomers to global icons.Don’t miss a single episode. Hit that subscribe button for your weekly VIP pass behind the curtain.

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