Mark Cohen

In this episode: Soundcheck revisits a few favorite segments of 2013.

First: Comedian, songwriter and actor Bo Burnham discusses his latest endeavor, a book of poetry, Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive On Ideas Alone and shares three of his favorite songs for Soundcheck's series Pick Three.

Then: Songwriter Allan Sherman rocketed to fame in 1963 with his unlikely hit “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” — and then just as suddenly, he disappeared. We delve into the pioneering parodist with Mark Cohen, the author of Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman.

Plus: Detroit-based indie rock band Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. -- named for the NASCAR hero -- performs songs from its new record, The Speed Of Things, in the Soundcheck studio.

In this episode: Songwriter Allan Sherman rocketed to fame in 1963 with his unlikely hit “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh” — and then just as suddenly, he disappeared. We discuss the pioneering parodist with Mark Cohen, the author of Overweight Sensation: The Life and Comedy of Allan Sherman.

Plus: All this week, we're asking for your “Missed It Then, Love It Now” picks. Tell us about the music you didn’t hear when it first came out, but now really love—and why. Pop duo and identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara give us their picks.

And: Swedish singer and organist Anna von Hausswolff brings her band to the studio to play a haunting, moody set.