Best Song Autopsy Podcasts (2025)

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Did L7’s Shitlist Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 178 52:22

2d ago52:22

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The boys take up journaling on the john, maintain a long list of hostile grievances, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of L7’s punky proclamation, “Shitlist.” News items and digressions include Frankenstrat fan service and documenting dookie.

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Did Yngwie Malmsteen’s Far Beyond the Sun Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 177 51:39

9d ago51:39

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The boys wear puffy shirts with commanding confidence, develop superhuman chops with Paganini pomposity, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Yngwie Malmsteen’s neoclassical shredfest, “Far Beyond the Sun.” News items and digressions include scalloped potatoes and Metallica’s deluxe Load box set.…

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Did Rock-n-Roll Autopsy Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 176 44:14

16d ago44:14

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The boys revisit a regrettable return, quote Sling Blade when a coherent response can’t be made, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of their own first episode, “Love Gun.” News items and digressions include long distance t-shirt delivery and self-deprecating reevaluation.…

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Did Stevie Nick’s Edge of Seventeen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 175 57:32

23d ago57:32

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The boys marry many boomer icons, are surprised to learn the one-winged dove is really white, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stevie Nicks’s solo hit, “Edge of Seventeen.” News items and digressions include Alex Lifeson’s Envy of None, the Zapruder film, and food poisoning.…

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Did Peter Criss’ ‘78 Solo Album Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 174 42:00

1M ago42:00

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The boys peel off their filthy lab coats, put down their timeworn scalpels, and take a break from their usual autopsy table shenanigans to review Peter Criss’ infamous ‘78 solo album. It’s episode one of a four-part deep-dive into KISS’ unprecedented simultaneous solo releases.

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Did Radiohead’s Paranoid Android Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 173 49:27

1M ago49:27

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The boys throw a coke-fueled tantrum with Gucci accessories, create prescient late century sci-fi soundscapes, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Radiohead’s art-rock masterpiece, “Paranoid Android.” News items and digressions include a Sex Pistols tour and modern day melancholy.…

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Did Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Up Around the Bend Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 172 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

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The boys predictably back out of rock retirement, make a run to the border to avoid draft orders, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s escapist hit, “Up Around the Bend.” News items and digressions include childhood bowl cuts and swampy nether regions.…

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Did Songs That Don’t Suck Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 171 44:09

2M ago44:09

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The boys polish their played-out playlists and suffer through hours of monotonous mediocrity as an act of musical martyrdom with Mark from the podcast, “Songs That Don’t Suck.”

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Did Pentagram’s The Ghoul Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 170 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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The boys go viral with intense, bug-eyed stage presence, star in their own problematic redemption story, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Pentagram’s unlikely TikTok hit, “The Ghoul.” News items and digressions include a Dream Theater concert review and waffles vs pancakes.…

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Did U2’s Discothèque Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 169 53:21

2M ago53:21

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The boys abandon a pretentious past for bubble gum panache, blindly jump the shark at the PopMart, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of U2’s 1997 dance club rocker, “Discothèque.” News items and digressions include new Ghost and flatulent dogs.

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Did Bruce Springsteen’s Youngstown Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 168 54:56

2M ago54:56

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The boys build a blast furnace then betray the American dream, make ham-fisted metaphors about hellish factory labor, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Bruce Springsteen’s 1995 working-class lament, “Youngstown.” News items and digressions include Andrew Watt, The Rolling Stones, and elderly Grammy recognition.…

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Did Sam Kinison’s Wild Thing Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 167 49:47

3M ago49:47

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The boys became icons of 1980’s overindulgence, turn tired relationship tropes into transgressive comedy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Sam Kinison’s 1988 Grammy nominated romp, “Wild Thing.” News items and digressions include Sharon Osbourne and televangelism.

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Did Halestorm’s American Boys Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 166 52:37

3M ago52:37

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The boys turn heads in tight Levi’s, objectify dudes listening to Metallica tunes, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Halestorm’s 2012 breakthrough album deep cut, “American Boys.” News items and digressions include a Rico review of Parasomnia by Dream Theater.

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Did Sheryl Crow’s All I Wanna Do Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 165 54:12

3M ago54:12

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The boys enjoy cold parking lot meatloaf, make a virtue out of lonely day drinking, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Sheryl Crow’s 1993 breakthrough hit, “All I Wanna Do.” News items and digressions include a metaphorical breakdown of the evolution of jazz and a lame attempt to redefine fun.…

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Did Greta Van Fleet’s Highway Tune Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 164 52:01

3M ago52:01

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The boys establish pack dominance with fiery flatulence, write an out of the gate Grammy getter, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Greta Van Fleet’s 2017 blues rock hit, “Highway Tune.” News items and digressions include mislabeled hair bands and backside pyrotechnics.…

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Did Marcy Playground’s Sex and Candy Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 163 54:00

4M ago54:00

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The boys eat Arby’s while making babies, find one-hit success in the wake of Nirvana’s absence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Marcy Playground’s 1997 post-grunge hit, “Sex and Candy.” News items and digressions include Nita Strauss, heavy metal gatekeeping, and 9 1/2 Weeks.…

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Did Duran Duran’s Hungry Like the Wolf Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 162 52:32

4M ago52:32

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The boys experience Beatle-mania in the MTV era, exhibit animalistic tendencies while embracing new technologies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Duran Duran’s 1982 disco-rock hit, “Hungry Like the Wolf.” News items and digressions include Randy Rhoads vs Zakk Wylde and mixed drink recipes.…

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Did Night Ranger’s Sister Christian Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 161 56:14

4M ago56:14

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The boys watch Boogie Nights with Mister Right, suffer sibling surveillance from puritanical percussionists, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Night Ranger’s 1984 proto-power ballad, “Sister Christian.” News items and digressions include Jay Z and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.…

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Campfire Tale 83: The 2024 Campy Awards! 🏆🤘 54:04

4M ago54:04

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! It's our final Campfire Tale, and Eli is taking Jaime and Dave on a tour of all the amazing stories we covered in 2024 to see who (or what) was the absolute best. Let's go! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, an…

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The Poddys/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 160 34:46

4M ago34:46

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The boys bust out their tuxedo t-shirts, engage in nauseating self-congratulatory navel-gazing, and hand out Poddy awards for the best and worst episodes of 2024. Digressions include embarrassing Uncle Willie and attention diverting steam-powered pleasure devices.

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Episode 83: 2024 Year End Review 😊🤘 1:49:09

4M ago1:49:09

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! It's our final episode of 2024, and we have some news. To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wickedwildpod. Please remember to subscribe to get notified as new episodes are published and rate and s…

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40 of Some of the Best Guitar Riffs of All Time: Part 2/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 159 46:14

5M ago46:14

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The boys review a recent ranking of 40 of some of the best guitar riffs of all time. Digressions include PC defragging, disappointing live Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana’s lasting legacy.

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Campfire Tale 82: The Ritual 👀💀🔪 58:09

5M ago58:09

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Eli has finally gone 'round the bend and it forcing Jaime and Dave to perform some dark eldritch rituals to speak to the "others." Don't miss the mayhem! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Slasher: @wickedwildweare, and Instagram: @wicke…

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40 of Some of the Best Guitar Riffs of All Time: Part 1/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 158 39:47

5M ago39:47

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The boys review a recent ranking of 40 of some of the best guitar riffs of all time. Digressions include gratuitous riff belching, spirited riff vs lick debate, and the mainstream benefits of big dumb riffs.

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Episode 82: A Dark Song (2016) 1:40:43

5M ago1:40:43

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! We've reached the final selection in Dave's playlist, and he chose to go with an import from the land if Ire...and Jaime is feeling that ire. Not for everyone, but this is a special movie to some of us! What are your thoughts? To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Tw…

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Did KISS’ Black Diamond Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 157 51:15

5M ago51:15

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The boys retire with respect, create a Catman classic about call girls, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1974 epic rocker, “Black Diamond.” News items and digressions include Nicko McBrain’s sudden retirement from Iron Maiden.

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Campfire Tale 81: The Keddie Cabin Mystery 💀👀🔪 45:23

5M ago45:23

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Following up our review last week of The Strangers, Eli brings a modern true crime mystery for Jaime and Dave to give their substantial professional investigatory expertise on. It's gonna be great, you're welcome! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wicke…

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Did Toto’s Africa Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 156 51:17

5M ago51:17

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The boys struggle with fidelity on the Serengeti, quit coffee to help the hungry, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Toto’s 1982 yacht rock classic, “Africa.” News items and digressions include Stewart Copeland, big four 90s guitarists, and 80s efforts to fight famine. Featuring Mark from the Songs That Don’t Suck …

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Episode 81: The Strangers (2008) 1:47:04

5M ago1:47:04

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! It's Dave's second selection from "The Dave Cave" and this week is one of his favorite modern classics. Jaime and Eli share their experience with this movie as well and the whole team get's into their opinions on this franchise and the home invasion horror genre in general. Give it a listen and share your thou…

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Did ZZ Top’s Waitin’ for the Bus Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 155 53:36

5M ago53:36

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The boys carelessly continue to create content, people watch on public transportation, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of ZZ Top’s 1973 two-fer, “Waitin’ for the Bus” and “Jesus Just Left Chicago.” News items and digressions include Bono, Brian Eno, and Courtney Love.…

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Did The Dead Milkmen’s Watching Scotty Die Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 154 52:32

6M ago52:32

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The boys piggyback a legacy by booking a residency, play somewhat political punk to parody pollution, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Dead Milkmen’s 1987 bizarre ballad, “Watching Scotty Die.” News items and digressions include Fleetwood Mac, Hollywood hotties, and Sammy Hagar.…

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Did Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 153 1:00:47

6M ago1:00:47

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The boys open doors by dropping acid, channel Hendrix through Eddie Hazel, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Funkadelic’s 1971 psychedelic opus, “Maggot Brain.” News items and digressions include MGK, Megan Fox, and Rick Rubin’s controversial production methodology.…

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Campfire Tale 80: Which Witch is Which?? 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️🧙‍♀️ 58:54

6M ago58:54

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! This week we follow up our review of The Autopsy of Jane Doe with a Campfire Tale game! Eli challenges Jaime and Dave to identify the best witches from obscure historical archives. Give it a listen! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildweare, Sla…

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Did Steely Dan’s Peg Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 152 1:02:56

6M ago1:02:56

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The boys find fault with feelings, set sail on a steam powered yacht, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Steely Dan’s 1977 art pop hit, “Peg.” News items and digressions include lexical diversity and Tony Iommi’s “Monkey.”

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Episode 80: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) 1:35:18

6M ago1:35:18

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! We have one more block of curated films from our crew! So, welcome to "The Dave Cave." Dave's first selection for our hosts and audience is a sneaky little slow burn that brings some seriously creepy vibes. What will with crew think of this one? What do YOU think of this one?! Listen and then let us know! To l…

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Did Nine Inch Nails’ Head Like a Hole Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 151 1:11:00

6M ago1:11:00

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The boys reflect on Godly greed with Gordon Gekko, get angry in a hurry with janitorial studio time, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 industrial hit, “Head Like a Hole.” Includes panel discussion and review of the complete eight part “Did Cleveland Kill Rock ‘n Roll?” series.…

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Campfire Tale 79: The Slasher TWIST! 👀💀🤘 1:01:45

6M ago1:01:45

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Our last episode for spooky season 2024, and it's a doozy coming out on Halloween day! This week Eli guides Jaime and Dave through the process of finalizing our iconic new slasher movies by working up some twist endings! Give it a listen and let us know if you're ready to invest....please? To learn more about …

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Episode 79: The Hunt (2020) and Crystal May Creasey 1:50:52

7M ago1:50:52

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Our final review for Camp Wicked Wild, and this one is guaranteed to be controversial. Just like everything else surrounding this movie. Eli, Jaime, and Dave have differing opinions on this one, but no blood was shed. That's a win! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us …

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Did Lost Souls’ Childhood Died Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 150 1:06:34

7M ago1:06:34

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The boys recap the Rock Hall, lament The Last Jedi’s listless Luke, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Lost Souls’ 2023 single “Childhood Died.” News items and digressions include Star Wars, Optimus Prime, and letting go.

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Campfire Tale 78: Slasher Movie Location Scouting 🔪💀🗺 50:32

7M ago50:32

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! This week we continue our spec development for our all-original slasher movie franchises as Eli take Jaime and Dave on a tour of some cursed locations for our movies to take place. Come join the chaotic fun! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wickedwildw…

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Episode 78: You're Next (2011) 🪓💀🔪 and Erin 1:32:55

7M ago1:32:55

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Welcome to week three of Camp Wicked Wild. This week the crew is reunited with one of our FOUNDING MEMBERS!! Mary returns to give us the low down on You're Next and the movie's all-too-capable final girl. This one will NOT end up huddled in a closet. 🤘 To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwi…

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Did The Runaways’ Cherry Bomb Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 149 1:04:32

7M ago1:04:32

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The boys debate who can carry on when key components can’t, watch assembled adolescents cha-cha-challenge Mom and Dad, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Runaways’ 1976 groundbreaking single, “Cherry Bomb.” News items and digressions include the pros and cons of bands continuing on and Metallica making mistakes…

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Campfire Tale 77: Final Girl Development 💁‍♀️🔪💀 1:06:24

7M ago1:06:24

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! Eli, Jaime, and Dave have already developed our own stable of killer slashers. Now it's time to follow that up with a deep dive on the kind of final girl we need to put our killers in their place. Let's join the action already in progress... To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and …

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Episode 77: Halloween (1978) 🎃🔪 and Laurie Strode 1:48:06

7M ago1:48:06

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! It's week two of Camp Wicked Wild and we hope you're having an amazing spooky season so far!! This week the crew is joined by Joe Charnews to review a classic slasher movie with the prototypical final girl--Laurie freakin' Strode. Let's GO!! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and …

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Did ZZ Top’s Legs Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 148 1:09:41

7M ago1:09:41

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The boys nerd out over Night Terrors, write leggy lyrics with synth-pop samples, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of ZZ Top’s 1984 MTV hit, “Legs.” News items and digressions include Dream Theater’s new single and the worst albums ever.

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Campfire Tale 76: Slasher Brainstorming 💀🪓🔪 1:12:57

7M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Send us your thoughts on this episode! We're following up our Camp Wicked Wild review of Scream and the iconic Sidney Prescott with a little brainstorming session to see if we can come up with the next big icon of horror. This went better than expected and all the ideas are TRADEMARKED!! To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.…

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Episode 76: Scream (1996) and Sidney Prescott ✌💀👻 1:49:37

7M ago1:49:37

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! It's SPOOKY SEASON!! That can only mean one thing for The Wicked Wild Podcast, and that's CAMP WICKED WILD IS BACK! For our third annual special event our hosts have chosen a selection of horror movies that celebrate survivors--from final girls to f@c% around and find out fiends. This week we start of camp wit…

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Did The Police’s Roxanne Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 147 59:42

7M ago59:42

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The boys enthusiastically give Oasis the adoration that they deserve, work a side hustle on Howard St., and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Police’s 1978 reggae rocker, “Roxanne.” News items and digressions include Oasis’s decision to decline dynamic tickets and iconic rock ‘n roll hairdos.…

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Campfire Tale 75: Japanese Cryptids!! 1:01:58

8M ago1:01:58

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Send us your thoughts on this episode! We had so much fun in Japan last week talking about Godzilla Minus One that we decided to stick around and tour some of the amazing unique creatures and cryptids they have! Join us for a tour of Japanese Cryptids. To learn more about The Wicked Wild, visit www.thewickedwild.com and follow us on Twitter: @wicke…

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Did Machine Gun Kelly’s Bloody Valentine Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 146 1:01:59

8M ago1:01:59

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The boys get testy over local terminology, shed rap roots for a punky pivot, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Machine Gun Kelly’s 2020 crossover bid, “Bloody Valentine.” News items and digressions include owning a personal piece of MGK history, LeBron’s effect on regional insecurity, and secretive 90s hip hop fan…

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