Best Hooked On Geek Podcasts (2025)

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Perfectly Good Podcast - Mile High 31:35

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"🎸 Get ready for a musical adventure as we dive deep into John Hiatt's hidden gem, 'Mile High,' on the latest episode of Perfectly Good Podcast! Join Jesse and Sylvan exploring hidden tracks, unlisted songs, and a sneak peek from Walk-On. Don't miss it! 🎶 #JohnHiatt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Only Three Lads: Swing Out Sister's Top 5 Songs of 1973, Part 2 1:10:58

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**PART TWO** Be sure to listen to E282 if you haven't heard the first part! It's better to travel to the kaleidoscope world of 1973 when you can breakout with great Third Lads. What, too subtle for ya?!? This week, we enter the twilight world of Swing Out Sister - Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell! Along with discussing some of our favourite songs f…

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Only Three Lads: Swing Out Sister's Top 5 Songs of 1973, Part 1 1:20:23

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**PART ONE** It's better to travel to the kaleidoscope world of 1973 when you can breakout with great Third Lads. What, too subtle for ya?!? This week, we enter the twilight world of Swing Out Sister - Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell! Along with discussing some of our favourite songs from 1973, we are are also celebrating the release of the new Ch…

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Play That Rock n' Roll: Interview w/ NICK PRUEHER (co-host of FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL) 1:16:04

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's 100th episode (!), which is an interview with comedian Nick Prueher, the co-host of the Found Footage Festival.We begin this interview by talking about what Nick was doing before the Found Footage Fest, which was mainly working at the Late Show with David Letterman. He tells some great stories about interacting with…

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History in Five Songs Episode 329: American Doom in the ‘70s 30:57

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In Episode 329 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin digs through the decade’s heavy underground to find traces of early U.S. doom metal—spotlighting bands like Sir Lord Baltimore, Blue Öyster Cult, and Kiss—while concluding that true doom wouldn’t fully take shape in America until years after Black Sabbath set the template. Sir Lord …

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Imbalanced History: Finally: Buckingham Nicks! 43:27

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People joke about lost albums or icons, but this week Markus and Ray discuss one such thing that is very real: the long, forgotten re-issue of an album that didn't get enough love in its own time. Buckingham Nicks, was the duet debut by two of the most important ingredients in Fleetwood Mac since 1974! Friends since high school, Lindsey Buckingham …

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Prisoners of Rock and Roll -- A Magical Mystery Tour to Abbey Road Studios 1:15:00

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Abbey Road Studios in London, England was the world’s first purpose-built recording studio. Opened way back in 1931, this building and the people inside have been at the cutting edge of recording technology for over 90s years. Abbey Road Studios is most famous for being where The Beatles recorded almost all of their music, but it also drove innovat…

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Love That Album Podcast - Interview with Graham 'Buzz' Bidstrup 1:20:08

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Chances are if you have ever been asked “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again?” and you answered “No Way. Get F#$*ed. F#$* Off”, it means: (a) You're a fan of The Angels, (b) You're insensitive, or (c) You're both. Welcome to episode 189 of Love That Album podcast. I'm joined by genuine Australian rock musicroyalty, drummer Graham “Buzz” Bidstrup...…

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Diving Deep Into Bruce Springsteen's Legacy with Dick Wingate 1:03:58

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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Dick Wingate join me to talk about his incredible journey in the music industry, his deep connection with Bruce Springsteen, and his role in promoting iconic albums like Born to Run and Darkness on the Edge of Town. Wingate shares fascinating stories about his career, meeting Robin Williams, and his transiti…

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Metal Mayhem ROC: Maiah Wynne of Envy of None on Rush Reunion & ‘Stygian Wavz’ 32:25

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From winning a songwriting mentorship at 19 to recordingwith Rush legend Alex Lifeson, Maiah Wynne has become one of modern rock’s mostcaptivating new voices. In this Metal Mayhem ROC exclusive, she opens up about the making ofEnvy of None’s haunting new album Stygian Wavz, her creative bond with Lifesonand Andy Curran (Coney Hatch), and how the pr…

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I'm In Love With That Song: Robyn Hitchcock - "My Wife And My Dead Wife" 19:11

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On this annual Halloween Spooktacular episode, we take a haunting journey through the whimsical world of Robyn Hitchcock, focusing on his classic, "My Wife and My Dead Wife." With a blend of the mundane and the macabre, we explore how Hitchcock weaves a tale of domesticity intertwined with the supernatural. From the catchy chorus to the clever lyri…

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Ugly American Werewolf in London: Rush Reunion Hot Take 53:04

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Long time listeners know that Rush is one of The Wolf's top 3 favorite bands of all time. The Wolf & Action Jackson camped out to see Rush on the Roll The Bones Tour and The Wolf has seen them 12x live. After reviews of Fly By Night and Caress of Steel at 50 plus an interview with longtime collaborator Hugh Syme on the 250th and a First Concert Mem…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: "The Love Gun Tour" 1:15:14

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This week Tom & Zeus review the 1977 Love Gun which was in support of their 6th studio album, Love Gun. This is SIOL's 11th KISS tour reviewed. Love Gun was released on June 17, 1977 and the tour began on July 8, 1977 in Canada and ended September 5, 1977. This is probably KISS at its peak. The band was still continuing to get bigger and better. Th…

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See Hear Episode 130 - Interview with Ido Fluk, director of Koln 75 1:19:41

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History is full of famous tales that are told from one perspective. As we all know, everyone has their own version of how something went down....even if it doesn't contradict the popular narrative, there's always something that happened in the background whose importance is diluted or not told at all. Welcome to episode 130 of See Hear Podcast. In …

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Prisoners of Rock and Roll -- Rebels With A Cause: Good People In Music 1:48:05

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After doing a few episodes on scandals and artists who did time in prison, we’re flipping the script and shining a light on the good people in music – artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people. We’ve got Dolly Parton sending books to kids through her Imagination Library and Alice Cooper swinging his golf clubs to f…

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What Difference Does It Make: Warren Zanes Delivers Us To Nebraska 56:53

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Warren Zanes' recent career trajectory has landed him in Nebraska…specifically, Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska. Warren’s book, Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska, was released in 2023 to critical acclaim. Warren also hosts the concert performance of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and …

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ImmaLetYouFinish... Episode Two Hundred Thirty-Three: Fall Feelings 47:50

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It’s ImmaLetYouFinish... show 233! Court & Amy pay homage to D’Angelo, root for Bad Bunny and break down yet another best of list. ImmaLetYouFinish... Podcast is a proud member of Pantheon Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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Subregions: Can different sides of a hill REALLY make a difference in Pinot Noir? 39:14

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Send us a text What if two Pinots from the same producer, made the same way, could still taste nothing alike? We uncork that mystery by tracing flavour back to elevation, aspect, soil and the quiet work of a long ripening season. Starting on the Mornington Peninsula with Ten Minutes by Tractor, we compare “Down the Hill” and “Up the Hill” and show …

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Cobras & Fire Podcast: LC Picks 3 - Massive Wagons 49:05

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LC Picks 3 is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ sidecast. Hosted by LC and a special guest, this sidecast's mission is to focus on 1 band per episode, an overall discussion of their career, and 3 "gateway drug" tracks. We are featuring Massive Wagons and co-host Steven Michael of the ⁠Growin' Up Rock⁠ ⁠podcast. This episode was inspired by Massive Wagons' …

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VINYL RELICS//Rediscovering Quill (1970): The Woodstock Band That Got Away 1:23:33

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EPYSODE 57: "Quill" by Quill. Guest: Quill band member Phil Thayer. Additional commentary from Uncle Herff. This week we spin the self-titled 1970 debut album by Quill, the Boston-based psychedelic rock band best known for opening day 2 of Woodstock and then seemingly vanishing into the mist of rock history. Featuring exclusive commentary from Phil…

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Decibel Geek Podcast - Fresh Blood October 2025 - Ep645 1:29:19

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We're back with a brand new edition of Fresh Blood, turning up the volume on some of the best new rock and metal you need to hear. Before the tunes kick in, we revisit the listener feedback from last week’s Geekwire, where the Yungblud discussion got fans fired up and sparked some interesting points. This week also features a special promo for the …

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Audio Judo - Chilliwack - Wanna Be A Star 1:08:28

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Matthew and Kyle talk about the Canadian rock band, Chilliwack, and their 1981 album, 'Wanna Be A Star'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the p…

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Skull & Shackles 60. Heart in Hand 54:33

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En route to the Brine Banshee, the Captain’s Council splits so they can tie up some loose ends on the ship before it’s time to hop the planes. Buster catches up with Fitch. Chozo speaks with the Luck Thief. Max listens for the heartbeats. Ignis crushes with her bare hands. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireba…

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Set Lusting Bruce - "The Rock and Roll Promise Delivered: A Conversation with Arlen Schumer" 1:13:13

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In this episode, Jesse is joined by returning guest Arlen Schumer. They discuss their connection to Bruce's music, reflecting on moments like hearing 'Born to Run' for the first time, and comparing Bruce to other rock legends. Arlen delves into his admiration for Bruce’s lyrical and emotional depth, and they explore Bruce's extensive unreleased mat…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus "Revolution - Prince, The Band, The Era" Author James Campion 53:30

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On the 115 Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys welcome back Shout It Out Loudcast Hall Of Famer, Author James Campion, to discuss his new book "Revolution - Prince, The Band, The Era." James discusses his new book with the guys and shares amazing stories about Prince and his legacy. A fascination discussion about one of music's true ge…

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RNRA Digs Deeper: The USA vs John Lennon 43:35

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Dig into the archives for a conversation about John Lennon's five-year legal battle against the U.S. government's attempt to deport him. This episode explores the politically charged atmosphere of the early 1970s, where the Nixon administration, wary of Lennon’s anti-war stance and influence over a new generation of voters, sought to silence him.We…

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Only Three Lads: The dB's Peter Holsapple - Top 5 Debut Solo Albums 1:45:22

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Based on his experiences on both sides of the record store counter, Peter Holsapple lovingly pokes a little fun at obsessive music nerds on a track from his new solo album : "I got A Love Supreme / I got a Soft Machine / I got the Dave Clark Five / I got Slade Alive / I got a Shonen Knife / I got Repeat When Necessary, Repeat When Necessary. I'm th…

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Cobras & Fire Podcast: Don't Hug Sebastian 1:16:30

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LC & Bakko discuss the NFL Halftime show. Some insight into the last months in the life of Ozzy Osbourne. Twisted Sister announces their first 50th Anniversary dates. Bruce Kulick takes in a Vegas show. LC preps for Priest & Cooper. New Megadeth. New Danko. New Glorious Sons. New Supersuckers. New Foo. Bon Jovi's house is not for sale but there bar…

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Imbalanced History: Renaissance Convergence with Jim McCarty & Annie Haslam 45:57

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Word got out about tour dates and plans, just as Markus & Ray were about to sit down with ⁠Jim McCarty⁠ and ⁠Annie Haslam⁠ to discuss their unique upcoming short run of shows featuring their own music, and that of their shared love, the band Renaissance! Jim tells us about his plan for his part in this upcoming words and music celebration, and toge…

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No Filler - Stratospheric Sludge: The Deep Space Cuts of Hum's Defining Record 52:19

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We blast off into the stratosphere with Hum's 1995 masterpiece You'd Prefer An Astronaut, the Champaign, Illinois band's sonic collision of shoegaze shimmer and bone-crushing sludge metal. While MTV latched onto "Stars," the album's real treasures lie in the deep space between those radio moments—massive, swirling guitar walls courtesy of Matt Talb…

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Ugly American Werewolf in London: Dire Straits - Making Movies 1:16:38

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Mark Knopfler is a celebrated guitar player and songwriter. And while his voice may not win awards for being pretty, his world-weary story songs fit his oakey-mellow vocals perfectly. Sultans of Swing of Dire Straits eponymous debut in 1978 catapulted Mark and the band to stardom with gold and platinum sales around the world. Though their 1979 foll…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: "Ultimate Classic Rock - The Most Skipped Song On Every KISS Album" 1:07:35

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This week Tom & Zeus discuss an article written by Ultimate Classic Rock, "The Most Skipped Song On Every KISS Album." Ultimate Classic Rock is back with another article about KISS. This time they list the least played song off of every KISS studio album on Spotify. Tom & Zeus breakdown this Ultimate Classic Rock article and then they each guess wh…

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History in Five Songs Episode 328: The Last Hair Metal Album 33:36

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In Episode 328 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores “the last hair metal album”—digging into the moment before grunge overtook the charts to pinpoint which glossy, glam-fueled record marked the true end of hair metal’s unironically flashy golden era. Guns N’ Roses – “Think About You” Trixter – “Heart of Steel” Slaughter – “S…

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Metal Mayhem ROC: Steve Morse talks 50 years of Guitars, Music Adventures & Flying Airplanes 1:20:06

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Legendary guitarist Steve Morse joins Metal MayhemROC to reflect on his storied 50-year career. With a rock résuméspanning Dixie Dregs, Kansas, Deep Purple, and the Steve Morse Band, hediscusses his new album ‘Triangulation’ and upcoming tour plans.Steve shares engaging stories from his decades in music — from his time withKansas and his 25-year gl…

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Music Buzzz Ep. 129: Doug Aldrich (The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake & more) 1:06:04

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ABOUT DOUG ALDRICH: Guitarist Doug Aldrich has been impressing rock guitar fans with his considerable skills for a number of years now. He has been playing & recording in several high-class bands, among them The Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, Dio, Burning Rain, Hurricane, House of Lords and Bad Moon Rising as well as Glenn Hughes’ touring band. ABOUT TH…

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What Difference Does It Make: Rain Parade Have A Crashing Dream 55:39

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Matt Piucci and Steven Roback from Rain Parade join the podcast to celebrate the reissue of their second album, Crashing Dream, which is loaded with extras and live tracks. We chat with Matt and Steven about the origins of the band, the 80s Paisley Underground scene, and how they created that crazy pool picture for their album cover. This episode i…

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COBRORIGANS: EP 114 Sweden Rock MORC Jerk Off 1:03:58

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A look back when we discussed MORCruisers clogging up the plumbing on the boat with sperm. ⁠Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our fanpage on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Faceb…

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Can you taste where a Pinot comes from? We put Mornington, Yarra Valley and Tasmanian Pinot Noir to the test to see if regional differences really are perceptible. 23:24

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Send us a text Think all Pinot Noir is just “light red”? Three glasses say otherwise. We set up a controlled taste test with Handpicked’s single-vineyard Pinot from Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, and the Yarra Valley to hear terroir speak without the noise of wildly different winemaking. The result is a crisp, side-by-side sensory map of Australia…

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Trevor WIlliam Church from Haunt Interview 1:34:37

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Trevor William Church from the band Haunt joins Bakko to discuss Haunt's latest album Ignite. Streaming services. AI in music. Gear talk. Running your own label and more! ⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page for Haunt ⁠⁠Music | Haunt ⁠⁠ Band Camp Page⁠⁠⁠Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cobras…

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VINYL RELICS//BJ Cole’s The New Hovering Dog: A Forgotten 1972 Prog-Country Treasure 1:41:50

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EPYSODE 56: "The New Hovering Dog" by B.J. Cole. Guest: B.J. Cole. Additional commentary by my twin brother Maurice. This week we explore the adventurous 1972 solo album from legendary pedal steel guitarist BJ Cole. Known for his groundbreaking work with artists like Elton John, David Gilmour, and John Cale, BJ Cole fused progressive rock, country,…

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Skull & Shackles 59. O Captain, Who's Captain? 59:13

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The Captain’s Council needs to straighten some things out before they can head out from the Port of Ollo. And then, off to the Brine Banshee! Buster mixes his magic. Chozo avoids an ex. Ignis lets herself search her feelings. Max takes command. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: Album Review Crew "Ultimate Sin" With Chris Jericho 2:00:57

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On the 69th Episode of the Album Review Crew of Shout It Out Loudcast, Tom, Zeus & special guest, SIOL Hall Of Famer, wrestling superstar, lead singer of Fozzy & Kuarantine, Chris Jericho review the 1986 Ozzy Osbourne album, "Ultimate Sin." Fresh out of the Betty Ford Clinic, Ozzy was presented with songs from his guitar great Jake E. Lee. Bob Dais…

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Only Three Lads: '80s Legends TRANSLATOR - Top 5 Album Bookends 2:03:36

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Cobras & Fire Podcast: Stroke Fest 1:21:12

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Set Lusting Bruce - "In Tune with Johnny Cannizzaro: Playing Little Steven" 42:26

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History in Five Songs Episode 327: The Last Progressive Rock Album 27:24

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In Episode 327 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin ponders the question of which record truly marked the end of prog’s golden era, tracing the genre’s rise from King Crimson and Genesis through Pink Floyd and Yes, and debating where the vitality of prog finally gave way to punk, new wave, and beyond. King Crimson – “Fallen Angel” Ge…

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Imbalanced History: Why The World Needs Punk Rock More Than Ever! 49:57

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We feel that Punk ethos embodies our humanity, and reflects our attitude in this world today. Find yours and get to it! ⁠Here's the link to that Reddit thread⁠ that helped sparked this episode! You might also want to read the full ⁠Why America Still Needs Punk Rock ⁠article! whatculture.com posted their ⁠21 Best Punk Rock Albums Of The 21st Century…

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Decibel Geek Podcast - Geekwire - Week of 10.07.25 - Ep644 1:07:42

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Warning: you might need a drink (or three) to keep up with us this week as things get silly. Grab your favorite beverage and try to follow along as we tackle all the latest rock chaos: Sammy Hagar takes accountability and causes a stunning admission from Aaron. Jon Bon Jovi’s Nashville bar hits the market. This House is Not for Sale; but, the busin…

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Metal Mayhem ROC: Eddie Van Halen Remembered Keith Roth on Van Halen’s Legacy, Guitar Genius & Five Years Later 54:14

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It’s been five years since the passing of Eddie Van Halen —one of the most influential and groundbreaking guitarists of all time. In thisspecial episode, radio veteran and musician Keith Roth joins hosts TheVernomatic and Metal Walt to celebrate Eddie’s life, music, andlegacy. Keith shares his personal experiences meeting Eddie and VanHalen over th…

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I'm In Love With That Song: O'Jays - "For The Love Of Money" 29:42

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This episode, we take a deep dive into one of the funkiest singles ever recorded: "For the Love of Money" by The O'Jays. Join us as we explore the intricate production techniques, the powerful social message, the rich history behind this iconic track. and why this track remains a cornerstone of Philly Soul. Don't miss out on this deep dive into one…