Best Rock N Roll Autopsy Podcasts (2025)

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Did Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 206 57:15

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The boys drink raw eggs in gray sweats, triumphantly sprint up the courthouse steps, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Survivor’s 1982 training-montage juggernaut, “Eye of the Tiger.” News items and digressions include the AC/DC concert so loud it registered on a seismograph in Australia—and a debate over whether …

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Did Derek and the Dominos’ Layla Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 205 56:20

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The boys break the bro-code by chasing a Beatle bride, tack a piano outro onto a love triangle, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Derek and the Dominos’ tortured 1970 classic, “Layla.” News items and digressions include Metallica’s decision to go 100% digital live.

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Did The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Voodoo Chile Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 204 58:32

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The boys flip their guitars upside down, plug into the cosmic mainframe, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 psychedelic blues odyssey, “Voodoo Chile.” News items and digressions include Megadeth’s plan to cover Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning”—because apparently, therapy’s still m…

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Did Huey Lewis and the News’ The Power of Love Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 203 1:00:45

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The boys fire up the flux capacitor, time travel into corporate rock respectability, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Huey Lewis and the News’ immaculate yuppie anthem, “The Power of Love.” News items and digressions include Rush’s new tour with drummer Anika Nilles and navigating nostalgia versus escalating tick…

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Did Paul Stanley’s Live to Win Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 202 1:01:37

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The boys trade leather for life coaching, flex their motivational muscles, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Paul Stanley’s 2006 self-help mantra, “Live to Win.” News items and digressions include a farewell salute to the late, great Space Ace himself, Ace Frehley.

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SING ME AWAY: The Night Ranger Album Review interview w/Tim Durling/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 201 55:25

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The boys (minus one) welcome YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest panel discussion book, SING ME AWAY: The Night Ranger Album Review. Additionally, your intrepid solo host shares an impromptu and not very thought out list of his favorite rock music-centered YouTube and podcast content.…

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Radioactive: KISS ‘78 Solo Reanimated/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 200 1:00:54

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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 celebrate their 200th episode with an inspired and somewhat over-serious reanimation of the KISS ‘78 solo albums.

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Did Ram Jam’s Black Betty Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 199 54:39

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The boys awkwardly dodge lyrical landmines, get lost in problematic folk-blues lineage, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ram Jam’s 1977 foot-stomping barnburner, “Black Betty.” News items and digressions include Stevie Rachelle finally pulling the plug on the Metal Sludge Gossip Board and what that means for the …

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Did Cake’s The Distance Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 198 55:58

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The boys stumble out of the blocks, sprint through ironic 90’s detachment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Cake’s 1996 endurance anthem, “The Distance.” News items and digressions include a heated debate over Ozzy-era supremacy: Paranoid vs No More Tears.

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Did The J. Geils Band’s Centerfold Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 197 58:24

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The boys flip through sticky magazines, discover their high school crush posing for glossy smut, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of J. Geils Band’s 1981 hit, “Centerfold.” News items and digressions include Vince Neil’s stroke and Mötley Crüe’s backing track bickering.…

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Did Blue Öyster Cult’s Joan Crawford Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 196 59:53

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The boys trade cowbells for coat hangers, laugh through campy piano melodrama, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Blue Öyster Cult’s soap-operatic scare piece, “Joan Crawford.” News items and digressions include Sebastian Bach berating a fan for wanting a hug and the dangers of stage-side clinginess.…

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Did John Cougar Mellencamp’s Play Guitar Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 195 1:04:04

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The boys swap authority for ax lessons, awkwardly air-shred through heartland hokum, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of John Cougar Mellencamp’s 1983 instructional anthem, “Play Guitar.” News items and digressions include a Korn concert cautionary tale, public indecency in the pit, and why some fans should never go…

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Did The Cramps’ Let’s Get Fucked Up Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 194 53:31

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The boys chug cheap beer in Babalouie’s, get drunk on sleazy psychobilly surf riffs, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Cramps’ raunchy rockabilly riot, “Let’s Get Fucked Up.” News items and digressions include Sammy Hagar’s paranormal tequila visions and David Lee Roth’s ghost-shaming stand-up routine.…

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Did Ghost’s Ritual Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 193 1:02:45

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The boys struggle with the logistics of headbanging in a papal robe, hum along to hymns of heresy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ghost’s incense-scented singalong, “Ritual.” News items and digressions include Megadeth’s impending retirement and Dave Mustaine’s complicated legacy.…

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Did Meshuggah’s Bleed Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 192 56:52

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The boys chug through impossible time signatures, nearly dislocate a hip trying to headbang in 13/16, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Meshuggah’s 2008 polyrhythmic endurance test, “Bleed.” News items and digressions include Yondr bags, Ghost, Tool, Iron Maiden, and whether locking up your phone is the new mosh p…

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Did Paul Stanley’s ‘78 Solo Album Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 191 42:16

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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 Paul Stanley’s ‘78 solo album. It’s episode four of a four-part deep-dive into KISS’ unprecedented simultaneous solo releases.

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Did The Guess Who’s No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 190 1:00:42

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The boys trip through sugarless enlightenment, cut calories with Canadian harmonies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Guess Who’s oddly nutritious FM staple, “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.” News items and digressions include copious cups of black coffee and Ozzy-inspired burritos.…

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Speak Highly of the Devil: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 189 46:46

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The boys (minus one) snort ants off the sidewalk of time, mumble incoherently through a haze of historic heavy metal, and pay tribute to the immortal, occasionally intelligible, prince of prime-time darkness—Ozzy Osbourne.

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Did Neil Young’s A Man Needs a Maid Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 188 48:25

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The boys order up a side of toxic masculinity with a dusting of 70s orchestral schmaltz, wonder if Neil Young just needed a Roomba, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of his domestically challenged ballad, “A Man Needs a Maid.” News items and digressions include Jane’s Addiction lawsuits and multitasking Moms.…

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Did Annihilator’s Kraf Dinner Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 187 1:02:31

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The boys call out Nuno’s Bumblebee cheat code, offer improvement options for boxed meal preparation, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Annihilator’s ode to the poor man’s cheap and cheesy staple, “Kraf Dinner.” News items and digressions include Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning and Joey Chestnut.…

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Did Midnight’s Child Eaters Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 186 1:01:41

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The boys pay a sleazy tribute to local heroes, offer child care solutions to overburdened mothers, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Midnight’s homage to the Rubber City Rebels, “Child Eaters.” News items and digressions include AI rock bands and corned beef hash.

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Did Ace Frehley’s ‘78 Solo Album Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 185 41:59

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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 Ace Frehley’s surprising ‘78 solo album. It’s episode three of a four-part deep-dive into KISS’ unprecedented simultaneous solo releases.

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Did My Chemical Romance’s Welcome to the Black Parade Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 184 52:11

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The boys eschew emo branding, write epic anthems obsessed on death, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of My Chemical Romance’s theatrical masterwork, “Welcome to the Black Parade.” News items and digressions include the meaning of life, the afterlife, and the genius of Brian Wilson”…

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Did Stan Bush’s The Touch Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 183 1:00:01

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The boys sell toys at the cineplex, write overly earnest anthems for 80s audiences, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stan Bush’s cult classic, “The Touch.” News items and digressions include Nick Jonas, KISS, and the extinction of “guy movies.”

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Did Living Colour’s Cult of Personality Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 182 55:28

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The boys display atonal virtuosity, dominate MTV with a charismatic allegory, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Living Colour’s debut hit, “Cult of Personality.” News items and digressions include Bill Murray and the pitfalls of peaking early.

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Did Paul Simon’s 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 181 1:01:19

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The boys bust out their leather pants, play rhyming games with boomer names, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Paul Simon’s solo hit, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” News items and digressions include Hitler, Shelley Duval, and camel toe.

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Super-Risk featuring Megadeth/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 180 44:49

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With scalpel in hand, our fearless host attempts to re-engage in rock n’ roll reanimation, reassess two critically maligned Megadeth albums — “Risk” and “Super Collider” — and reconfigure the remaining pieces into one cohesive kick-ass slab of alt-radio rock era Megadeth.

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Did Gene Simmons’ ‘78 Solo Album Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 179 42:51

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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 Gene Simmons’ dubious ‘78 solo album. It’s episode two of a four-part deep-dive into KISS’ unprecedented simultaneous solo releases.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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.