Rock Episodes
Aug. 30, 2019
Forever Young (Rod Stewart) - Episode 407
That instantly recognizable voice. That beautifully leathery face. That mole nobody really talks about. It’s Rod Stewart, blessing the show and the world with his classic hit “Forever Young.” Also in this episode:
- How does…
Aug. 16, 2019
Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi) - Episode 405
The definition of arena rock is Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Stick around to the end to yell the key change with us, because otherwise we made ourselves hoarse for nothing.
In t…
Aug. 9, 2019
When Doves Cry (Prince & the Revolution) - Episode 404
The greatest song in pop history? The transitive property suggests *maybe.* Regardless, this song and its iconic album are in the upper echelon of pop (or funk-rock) history. Jam along with us and the late, very great Prince…
Aug. 2, 2019
Invisible Touch (Genesis) Album Listen - Episode 402
Part 2 of the Genesis Family Tree is a full-album listen through the album that changed the game for Genesis and catapulted them into the pop music spotlight. Sit back and enjoy all the incredible yumminess that is “Invisibl…
Aug. 2, 2019
The Living Years (Mike + The Mechanics) - Episode 403
The Genesis Family Tree closes out the first week of Season Four with one of the greatest songs of the 1980s, courtesty of Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford’s side project, Mike + the Mechanics!
In this episode:
- All the fe…
May 17, 2019
November Rain (Guns N' Roses) - Episode 320, Season 3 Finale
For the Season 3 finale, we talk the epic masterpiece that is “November Rain.” Guns N’ Roses brings all the feels and mood swings and breakups and makeups and maybe getting hit by a freakishly huge hail nugget to the show to…
April 25, 2019
Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas) - Episode 317
FINALLY we answer all of you SCREAMING for prog. We have heard your cries, and we have answered with the McDonald's cheeseburger of progressive rock: Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son," the classic that has served billions and b…
April 12, 2019
Money for Nothing (Dire Straits) - Episode 315
An instant classic episode about one of the biggest, most enduring rock hits of the 1980's. Remember that weird old homophobe who used to hang out at Sears? Well Mark Knopfler does, and he wrote a song about him! In this epi…
March 29, 2019
Centerfield (John Fogerty) - Episode 313
Baseball season is here, and we feel like celebrating! We're ready to put on the cleats and the eye-black, hit the turf and, well, probably pop up to the shortstop, but still. Baseball is back! Get the season started right w…
March 15, 2019
Rivalry Week 1 - Iris (Goo Goo Dolls) - Episode 311
On this pod, the rule of thumb is "celebrate." But in an unprecedented move, this week we're covering a song that one of us hates! Rivalry Week 1 sees the huge hit for Goo Goo Dolls from the soundtrack to the movie City of A…
March 1, 2019
Old Time Rock And Roll (Bob Seger) w/Jim "Moose" Brown Interview - Episode 309
AKA "Hard Truths About the Music Industry."
You don't get more classic rock than this. Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band (well, actually...let's talk about that) deliver this anthemic fist-pumper for anti-disco, blue-coll…
Feb. 22, 2019
**COMMENTARY ONLY** Are You Experienced? (Jimi Hendrix Experience) - Episode 308
**COMMENTARY ONLY VERSION**
This week we close out Black History Month with a celebration of one of the great rock albums of all time--"Are You Experienced?" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Listen along with Rob and JP throu…
Feb. 22, 2019
**MUSIC + COMMENTARY** Are You Experienced? (Jimi Hendrix Experience) - Episode 308
**MUSIC WITH COMMENTARY VERSION**
This week we close out Black History Month with a celebration of one of the great rock albums of all time--"Are You Experienced?" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience! Listen along with Rob and JP…
Jan. 25, 2019
Enter Sandman (Metallica) - Episode 304
Awww, yea-heh!! Get your rock fist in the air and bang that head with us as we dive into Metallica's signature song (at least if you're posers like us!).
In this episode:
- We definitely say some stuff that Metallica die-har…
Jan. 11, 2019
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You (Bryan Adams) - Episode 302
There's no love like your love! Grab some arrows and impress your favorite maiden with Bryan Adams' 1991 classic ballad. Also in this episode, we learn a LOT we didn't know about Shania Twain and we accuse Bryan Adams of pus…