Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the ultimate rock 'n' roll fantasy—creating our very own supergroups from the legends of the genre. From guitar gods to powerhouse vocalists and iconic drummers, we each draft our dream lineups and debate who would truly bring the house down. Tune in for heated discussions, deep cuts, and the pure joy of…

Send us a text In this episode, we dive headfirst into Revolver, the groundbreaking 1966 album that marked a turning point—not just for The Beatles, but for rock music as a whole. From the hypnotic swirl of “Tomorrow Never Knows” to the sunny bite of “Taxman,” we unpack the innovations, inspirations, and in-studio wizardry that made Revolver a psyc…

Send us a text This week, we’re throwing it back to 1985 and diving into Brothers in Arms—the album that made Dire Straits a household name (and gave us one of the most iconic guitar riffs ever). We’re talking Money for Nothing, Walk of Life, moody war ballads, and that smooth, clean production that still hits decades later. We’ll chat about how th…

Send us a text In this episode, we explore Mirage, Fleetwood Mac’s 1982 album that marked a return to their signature soft rock sound after the experimental Tusk. Often seen as a dreamy contrast to the band’s past turbulence, Mirage blends lush harmonies, shimmering production, and timeless hits like Gypsy and Hold Me. But beneath its polished surf…

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into The Godfather Part III, the long-awaited but divisive conclusion to Francis Ford Coppola’s legendary crime saga. Was it an unnecessary sequel, or does it deserve more credit than it gets? We discuss the film’s troubled production, Al Pacino’s evolution as Michael Corleone, and the film’s themes of r…

Send us a text In this episode, we take a deep dive into The Godfather Part II, Francis Ford Coppola’s masterful sequel (and prequel) to the 1972 classic. We explore how the film brilliantly weaves together the rise of a young Vito Corleone, played by Robert De Niro, with the struggles of Michael Corleone, portrayed by Al Pacino, as he tightens his…

Send us a text What makes a great opening cut on an album? One that get things going right away, one that is part of a larger theme, or is it something else? We're tacking a very wide, yet narrow subject field. Send us your picks and we'll add them to the exclusive YouTube Music playlist Listen to the playlist on YouTube Music Support the show Brow…

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the remarkable career of Gene Hackman, one of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected actors. From his breakout role in Bonnie and Clyde to his Oscar-winning performances in The French Connection and Unforgiven, Hackman brought an unmatched authenticity to every role he played. Tune in as we celebrate t…

Send us a text John Irrizarry is our guide through the rough and tumble NYC punk scene of the mid-70's. 🎸 Ramones (1976) – the album that started it all! 🎶 This iconic debut from the Ramones is pure punk rock energy from start to finish! With tracks like "Blitzkrieg Bop" and "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend," they set the standard for fast, raw, and rebe…

Send us a text This episode dives deep into the nuanced conversation surrounding streaming services, unraveling whether they truly live up to the promises of affordability and access. The discussion touches on the evolution from traditional media to digital consumption, addressing the cost implications and psychological effects of limitless choices…

Send us a text 🎶 Throwback to a classic masterpiece! 🎶 Genesis' Duke (released in 1980) is a pivotal moment in the band's evolution. From the intricate storytelling in "Behind the Lines" to the iconic "Turn It On Again," Duke brought a fresh sound and energy to their progressive rock roots. 🌟 The album's mix of rock, pop, and symphonic elements gav…

Send us a text We're kicking off season 5 with an underappreciated gem. Cloud Nine is Harrison's comeback after a 5-year hiatus from recording. Finding his mojo with the help of Jeff Lynne, Cloud Nine is a beauty to behold and gets better with age. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Wat…

Send us a text We're closing out our coverage of the original Star Wars Trilogy with Return of the Jedi. Not a lot of new ground is covered in Episode 6, but we get the resolution to the Luke/Vader storyline and the introduction of the Emperor. Sean Grady and Nick Leshi finish what they started as we close things out! Support the show Browse the 33…

Send us a text We're sitting down with Delaware-based rock group Dutchman. Bringing a classic rock sound to the new music scene, Dutchman is a perfect fit for the classic rock fan! Dutchman's website Dutchman on Spotify Dutchman on YouTube Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on …

Send us a text Cited as one of the most influential albums of all time, and certainly the cornerstone of the Americana and roots music movement of the late 60's, The Band emerge from Dylan's shadow to carve their own unique musical path, and it started right here. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instag…

Send us a text Erik and I are flying guest-free this go around for an album that we grew up on. Sports is an instant time machine-an easy go-to for times when we want to reflect back on our musical journey. As promised, links to the 2 other versions of Heart and Soul are below-enjoy! Heart and Soul by The Bus Boys Heart and Soul by Exile Support th…

Send us a text We're stepping away from the Rock and Roll to celebrate a different kind of musician; the inimitable John Williams, composer of dozens of instantly familiar movie scores, and we're talking the big ones. Andrew Cremeans joins us as we highlight a few of our favorite scores and why Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out …

Send us a text Oh Boy-our first Top 5 on 2025, and we've got a new guest joining the 33/24 family! Mike Stefano of the Obstacle Running Adventures Podcast is also a huge music fan, so he is bringing his love of 70's music to bear on this Top 5. Hit us up with your picks and we will add them to the exclusive Spotify playlist linked below! The Obstac…

Send us a text We're revisiting The Police with their 3rd album, Zeyatta Mondatta. The 80's are ushered in with a fantastic sounding collection of reggae/ska/jazz influenced songs, as The Police ramp up and begin their rise to the top of the music world. Christopher Clark is on hand to join us in the first episode of 2025! Support the show Browse t…

Send us a text It's our Christmas movie pick for 2024! Writer Shane Black has a penchant for setting his screenplays during the Christmas season, and Lethal Weapon is his first go at it! Redefining the buddy cop genre, Lethal Weapon hits all the right action beats that we needed in the 80's. Gerry Sullivan and Christy Cuomo come down the chimney an…

Send us a text We're unwrapping another Christmas classic-Nat King Cole's 1963 album The Christmas Song. It's not often that when an artist re-records a song the later version is better, but in this case, after 3 other versions, Cole's final one is far and above the best! Christopher Clark gives the album a listen for the first time and joins us by…

Send us a text We're diving into another classic from the Dead. American Beauty finds the group honing in on the folk/rock sound that would come to define them, while also delivering some of their best studio recorded vocal work. The tag team of Kevin and Christopher Clark are on hand to help break it all down. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Arc…

Send us a text We're sitting down with author Laurie Kaye as she discusses her book: Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper: My Life Leading Up To John Lennon's Last Interview. Laurie has almost seen in all during her career in radio. From interviews, classic concerts, chance meetings to being a part of the team that conducted the final interv…

Send us a text Al Pacino takes home Oscar gold after having 2 nominations in the same year. We're going with this Thanksgiving tale and putting aside the broad impressions that came with Al's performance to reapproach the film with new eyes (so to speak). Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci round out the panel. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: C…

Send us a text Another Zeppelin classic is on deck for this episode, and we've got 2 uber fans sitting in to celebrate. Rob DiStefano and Christopher Clark are wielding the Hammer of the Gods and breaking down this gem of an album. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text The new trend in music is for big-name music artists to sell part or all of their publishing rights to a small group of companies-what does this mean for the industry? Rob Prisament is on hand to help sort it all out. List of artists that have sold their catalogs Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Fol…

Send us a text It's a veritable rainbow of music! We're counting down our Top 5 picks of song with a color in the title, and you can pitch in! Hit us up on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube and let us know your picks and we'll throw them in! Top 5 Color Songs Playlist on Spotify Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Foll…

Send us a text Halloween 2024 is here, and we're going deep into the vaults for a little-known film that got most moviegoers when it came out, but it's worth the ride! A top-notch cast and a great script drive Warlock into cult status for us! We're joined by Tim and Patrick Callaghan of the Film Bros Championship Podcast, so after you're done, go c…

Send us a text We're tackling this perennial classic! Not just for kids-Wonka also hits on that adult level as well Sean Grady and Nick Leshi sit in. Follow Drama From the Past on Facebook Nick Leshi's City of Kik Blog Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text We're sitting down with the Rock and roll Detective Jim Berkenstadt to discuss his book "The Beatle Who Vanished", about the life of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer that replaced Ringo Starr at the very last moment before The Beatles set out on their first European/Australian tour. Jim's extensive research unearths the mystery behind this …

Send us a text 1977 was a knockout year for classic rock, and Styx had a hand in it. With their instant arena anthem "Come Sail Away", The Grand Illusion put Styx into the big leagues and they made the most of it. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text The title says it all, and we're bringing out the heavy hitters to help us-Metal Masters Andrew Cremeans and Gerry Sullivan are rounding out the cast-make sure you check out the Spotify playlist, and reach out to us and give us your picks so we can add them! Top Metal Songs of the 80's playlist on Spotify Follow Andrew Cremeans on In…

Send us a text Is your favorite touring band nothing but a shell of what it once was? We're talking about the influx of bands that are touring with few or no original members. Rolling Stone article on zombie bands Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text Oasis roars onto the Britpop music scene with their debut release. Unfortunately known nowadays more for their infighting than their music, we're taking a look at this groundbreaking release from the 90's Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text There can be only one, and the original is still a ground-breaking film after decades of sequels, remakes, and reimagining's. Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci complete the crew of the Icarus, but we're ready for the ending... Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Insta…

Send us a text We're finally getting to Bowie, but not without some heavy-duty help. Special guest Neil Laird is guiding us through the eclectic world of Bowie, as well as talking about his breakthrough album. Check out Neil Laird's projects Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us o…

Send us a text You either get this type of humor, or you don't there's not really an in between. that being said, everyone on this episode gets it-Christy Cuomo and Gerry Sullivan sit in on the sophomoric humor that is Step Brothers. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTub…

Send us a text Stevie Wonder starts a still-unbeaten run of winning 3 consecutive Album of the Year Grammy awards with Innervisions. The title describes it all; love, faith, social commentary-nothing is off bounds in the groundbreaking release. Christopher Clark is on hand to break it down. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the …

Send us a text Prog goes Pop! A supergroup with the mission to hit the charts, Asia's self-titled debut can state that the mission was accomplished. Christopher Clark joins in. Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!By Dean Leggiero and Erik Kuber

Send us a text We're putting our spin on a short-lived, but nevertheless important genre in music. Rob DiStefano joins us, and give us your picks to add to our Spotify playlist! Top 5 Psychedelic Songs playlist on Spotify Liberace's Feelin' Groovy! Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Wat…

Send us a text A staple of the MTV generation, Billy Idol had the look, the voice, and the talent to be the complete package. As Erik says, "this album is a gem". Don't believe us? Listen for yourself! Rob Distefano joins in! Rebel Yell atop the Empire State Building Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Ins…

Send us a text The director of Rocky takes another crack at an underdog story. don't let the title fool you, there's more to this 80's teen film than meets the eye. Nick Leshi, Sean Grady, and Gerry Sullivan round out the panel for this one. Drama From the Past on Facebook Nick Leshi's City of Kik blog Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Ch…

Send us a text We're combining a movie and album episode into one! Christopher Clark joins in as we discuss the incredible live documentation of talking Heads at their peak in the 80's. The gold standard for concert films is also an incredible sounding live album as well! Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us…

Send us a text What could be considered Dylan's high water mark in the 70's, Blood on the Tracks is Dylan at his lyrical best. We've got our first father/son guest pairing with show regular Christopher Clark, and his father Kevin, helping us navigate through the world of Bob Dylan in the 70's! Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out t…

Send us a text In this episode, we take a deep dive into An Innocent Man, Billy Joel’s 1983 tribute to the music of his youth. Inspired by the doo-wop and R&B sounds of the late '50s and early '60s, this album is packed with timeless hits, soulful melodies, and a fresh perspective on classic styles. We’ll explore the stories behind the songs, the i…

Send us a text ELO's ultimate classical rock statement, the double album Out of the Blue has all the ELO hallmarks; catchy songs, lush production, and gorgeous string arrangements. Christopher Clark joins in on the fun! Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us: Instagram Facebook Watch us on YouTube!…

Send us a text An all-time classic that would be the start and end of Eric Clapton and Duane Allman's collaboration, due to Allman's untimely death. Clapton's love letter in the form of a double album is a bluesy rock masterpiece. Christopher Clark joins in on the convo! Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow us:…

Send us a text The Long Run marks the final release in the incredible run of Eagles albums of the 70's. Frought with conflict, you would never know it from the music put down on the grooves. A fitting end to the band, or were they just getting started with their new lineup? Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archives: Check out the backroom! Follow …

Send us a text We're sitting down with recording artist Kurt Stevens as he talks about the story behind his new EP "Polaroids". Kurt also shares his journey in finding his true voice, and how that informs his songwriting and path forward. Kurt Stevens on Spotify Kurt Stevens on YouTube Follow Kurt on Tik Tok Support the show Browse the 33/24 Archiv…