Naked Lunch
Doc Pomus Celebrated with Dion DiMucci, Eddie Gorodetsky & Doc's Daughter, Sharyn Felder
October 1, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
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Three people who knew Doc Pomus personally share what made him one of songwriting's true greats.
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In this episode
- The unlikely personal journey that turned Jerome Felder into Doc Pomus
- What it meant to earn spots in three separate music halls of fame
- A daughter's firsthand account of her father's life and legacy
- The story behind a newly released box set of Doc Pomus songwriting demos
About this episode
Phil and David are joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dion, TV writer, producer and music scholar Eddie Gorodetsky and Sharyn Felder to celebrate the remarkable life of Sharyn's father -- Jerome Solon Felder who overcame great odds to turn himself into Doc Pomus, the late great and legendary songwriter who earned his way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame. To learn about or order the "You Can't Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos" box set, visit: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/you-cant-hip-a-square. For more on Dion DiMucci's enduring career, his new book and latest album, go to: https://diondimucci.com. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.
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Don't you love a great lunch and conversation with an interesting friend? You know, the kind that you talk about for years to come. Phil Rosenthal, creator, and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," already knows how to find fascinating people, foods, and cultures.
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