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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news ...
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Join the personalities of the Rocket City Trash Pandas as they tell the stories from Baseball's most meteoric franchise. Play-by-Play Broadcaster Josh Caray presents conversations with prospects and personnel from the organization. In-Stadium Emcee Ricky Fernandez chats about the latest news and promotions.
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A SWAT team & crisis negotiator use tear gas on Puddle Of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin after a long standoff with police, Journey cancels their upcoming UK tour due to internal legal disputes, Flea from the RHCP reveals he has footage of himself snowboarding naked with Woody Harrelson & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WT…
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In this episode, Mark McC sits down at Brewdog Waterloo with Robin Rowland OBE, partner at TriSpan. They discuss Robin's significant impact on Yo Sushi as CEO, where he grew the brand through innovative strategies, Robin's investment insights at TriSpan, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and successful investments in hospitali…
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Aerosmith retires from touring & cancels all tour dates for 2024, A new liquor brand is launched in honor of the late Dimebag Darrell, Nick Mason says he’s intrigued by AI to possibly make new Pink Floyd music, A Martin Scorsese-produced tribute concert has been announced for October to honor Robbie Robertson and will feature performances from Eric…
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In this episode, Mark McC invites Matt Ovington, Director of Research at Salience Plus, to talk about the power of research in hospitality marketing. They explore cost-effective techniques, understanding customer behaviour, and leveraging System 1 and System 2 thinking to boost business performance. The discussion also covers qualitative and quanti…
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THIS EPISODE Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperst…
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky starts a new day for the Bullpen. Tony Mac is on to brighter pastures and Ricky has brought in another arm from the pen to recap the past week for the Trash Pandas, the Olympics and the new Gold Zone channel, the unfortunate side effect of having "confident" neighbors, and much more! The Pandas are back August 6th, get your…
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Jack White shares secret copies of his unreleased solo album at his Third Man Record stores in Detroit, Nashvilleand London, late-Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clark to be featured in a new upcoming biography & boxset, Metallica creates a online museum dedicated to CliffBurton & announce details of their annual charity concert in December… PLUS th…
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In this episode, Mark McSee chats with Patrick McGuigan, a renowned cheese journalist, teacher, and judge. They delve into Patrick's journey from food writer to cheese expert, his role in judging world-class cheeses, and the nuances of different cheese types globally. Patrick also shares insights on cheese's growing popularity in restaurants and th…
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A Netflix documentary about Prince is being ‘held hostage’ as the Prince estate & Netflix disagree on the length and content of the film, Los Angeles’ legendary Record Plant studio is going to be closing after 55 years, Nirvana settles lawsuit over their smiley face logo with fashion designer Marc Jacobs & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll Histor…
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In this special episode, Mark McC sits down with Nick Popovici, CEO and co-founder of Vita Mojo to explore the journey and innovations behind Vita Mojo's restaurant management platform. They talk about Nick's transition from finance to restaurant management, the creation of Vita Mojo inspired by personal dietary changes, and their evolution from a …
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A Steve Perry imposter steals over $100k from a 75-year-old Journey fan, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is sued for wrongful death while on tourwith Pearl Jam, and a rare Eddie Van Halen custom guitar that hasn’t been seen for 31 years hits the auction block & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so …
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In this episode, Mark McC sits down with Daryl Connell and Lizzie Ryan from Imbiba to explore their private equity firm's unique approach to investing in the hospitality sector. They talk about support strategies for brands, key trends in health and wellness, casual dining, and technology. The discussion also highlights recent investments, such as …
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S6 E25 - Week of 7/8/24 - Don Henley continues his lawsuit against a rare books dealer for the return of a notebook with handwritten lyrics for Hotel California, Heart puts all their 2024 tour dates on hold as singer Ann Wilson undergoes cancer treatment, and Coldplay brought out Michael J Fox to play guitar during their Glastonbury set over the we…
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In this episode, Mark McC catches up with Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to discuss mental health within the hospitality industry. They explore Kris's personal journey, the start of the project through a photography campaign, and its growth into a global initiative offering support and training. The conversation looks at mental healt…
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Crypto-scammers target Metallica’s social media, Roger Daltry reveals he has a completed script & is looking for a director to make a Keith Moon biopic, and Sum 41 are currently trying to solve the mystery surrounding their original lead singer after he abruptly left the band and was never seen again more than 25 years ago & more… PLUS this week in…
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In this episode, Mark McC visits Soho to meet with David McDowell, former COO and President of Brewdog and current CEO of Stonegate, the UK's largest pub group. The conversation covers David's journey since joining Stonegate, the challenges he's faced, and the strategic changes he's implemented. They also discuss the importance of pub culture, shif…
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THIS EPISODE Infielder Mac McCroskey joins Josh Caray to talk about growing up in Arkansas, turning the double play, transferring to Oral Roberts and playing in the Summit League, getting drafted by the Angels and making his Double-A Debut, and more! ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperst…
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Scott Weiland’s widow sets the record straight in a new interview where she claims that Scott did not overdose when he died 8 years ago, bassist Glenn Hughes calls out Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan and Roger Glover saying he will never speak to any of them again, and new Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong talks about her audition that led to her offi…
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In this episode, we sit down with rock legend Roger Daltrey and his son Jamie Daltrey, the founders of Lakedown Brewing Co. Roger and Jamie discuss their journey of building the brewery on their estate, which also includes trout farming and carp farming. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the importance they place on sustainability and communit…
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Judas Priest announce the 2nd leg of their Invincible Shield North American tour, Spotify announces a new “Hi-Fi” upgrade featuring lossless audio and discounts on vinyl, and Duff McKagan claims that Duff beer from The Simpsons is actually named after him & R.E.M. give their first group interview in over 30 years after being inducted into the Songw…
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THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Michael Darrell-Hicks about growing up in Kentucky, becoming a professional, getting drafted and more. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brot…
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The Sex Pistols are reuniting without Johnny Rotten for a London charity gig, Taylor Momsen was bit by a bat while on stage in Spain opening for AC/DC, Mayhem Festival is back for the first time after a 10-year absence & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everything is up at www.rocknewsweekly.com Watch u…
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Geezer Butler is back on speaking terms with Ozzy and says he wants one last Black Sabbath show, John Lennon’s iconic acoustic guitar from “Help!” sets a new record by selling for $2.9 million at a recent auction, and major tour cancellations this week from Heart, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivi…
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Explore the fascinating world of culinary arts and entrepreneurship with one of the UK’s finest chefs, Ashley Palmer Watts. Ashley shares his extensive experience in the restaurant scene, notably his time with Heston Blumenthal at The Fat Duck. He offers an insider's view into the intricate process of creating innovative dishes and the importance o…
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THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas Outfielder Tucker Flint. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play…
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David Campbell is a luminary in the hospitality industry with experience leading iconic brands like Pizza Express and The Ivy to his current ventures in the bakery scene with Ole & Steen. David shares insightful stories from navigating corporate challenges, mastering branding, and spearheading innovative marketing strategies. Together with Mark McC…
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Serj Tankian reveals in his new memoir that he told the other members of System Of A Down to ‘find a new singer’, Alex Lifeson is jamming Rush songs again with Geddy Lee but says they sound like a ‘really bad tribute band’, and David Gilmour gives a new in-depth interview about working with a younger generation on his new album and releases additio…
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What makes a pub stand out from the rest and what is the secret behind a good pint of Guinness? Devonshire co-founder and Guinness aficionado Oisín Rogers answers these questions and more in this week’s episode. Mark McC delves into Oisín’s extensive career in hospitality, exploring his unique path from bypassing university to dominating the pub sc…
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THIS EPISODE Josh Caray talks to current Trash Pandas ace Caden Dana. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of…
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In this episode, Mark McC delves into a candid conversation with Liam O'Keefe, brand director at Bleecker Burger, offering an in-depth exploration of their shared experiences in the realm of branding and hospitality. They discuss the landmark achievements of Bleecker Burger, emphasising the significance of becoming a London Living Wage company and …
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past week for the Trash Pandas as well preview the upcoming homestand starting tonight 5/7 for Star Wars Night and a Nolan Schanuel bobblehead giveaway for the first 1500. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com. On top of Panda coverage, the boys examine some of life's most important unanswered questions. ABOU…
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A rapper is being sued by Iron Maiden for blatant plagiarism of their ‘Powerslave Eddie’ artwork,Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ episode debuts on Paramount +, and Slipknot announces their North American tour & confirms their new drummer with an official post from Eloy Casagrande & more! PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WT…
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CEO of Crerar Hotels, the AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2023/24, Chris Wayne-Wills joins Mark McC on this week’s episode to discuss his career, his experience in the hospitality industry and the unique culture and approach of Crerar Hotels. Chris emphasises the importance of personalised guest experiences and attention to detail and highlights t…
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THIS EPISODE Nick Jones sits down with Josh Caray ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket City Tra…
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David Gilmour announces his first solo album in 9 years ‘Luck and Strange’ to be released later this year in September, Outside Lands festival announces their 2024 lineup, and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson surprises fans by working the ticket booth selling wristbands for a secret show at the legendary Whiskey A Go-Go… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll …
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Gemma Barter, the Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Honest Burgers discusses the importance of approaching digital marketing from a customer's perspective and emphasises the need for continuous learning and adaptation in the fast-paced digital landscape. She highlights the success of a campaign at Honest Burgers that focused on introducing a new …
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past homestand for the Trash Pandas as well preview the upcoming homestand starting tomorrow April 23rd. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com. On top of Panda coverage the boys examine Tony Mac's home picture frames full of people he has never met. ABOUT THE HOST Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash…
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Live Nation is facing a new lawsuit from the Department Of Justice regarding their controversial ticketing practices with venues, our recent Viva Las Vegas rockabilly car show & concert weekend re-cap, and the inductees of the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced on American Idol, we’ll go over the full list & more… PLUS this week in Rock…
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac recap the past homestand for the Trash Pandas as well as tell some stories of celebrity interactions, including one from last Wednesday's game. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com. ABOUT THE HOST Ricky Fernandez is the on-field host of Trash Pandas games at Toyota Field and the club's Director of Marketing and Promot…
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It’s bubble tea but for grown ups. In this episode, Mark McC has a chat with Paul Tanner, the Managing Director of CUPP, a bubble tea brand. Paul shares his journey from being a barista to becoming an MD. He discusses some learnings from his career, emphasising the importance of training and development for the team. Paul and Mark chat about the un…
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THIS EPISODE Josh chats with veteran catcher Tyler Payne. ABOUT THE HOST Josh Caray's baseball roots stretch from Atlanta to St. Louis to Chicago to Cooperstown. The grandson of Hall of Famer Harry Caray, son of the legendary Skip Caray, and half-brother Chip Caray is the TV voice of the Atlanta Braves, Josh is the Play-by-Play voice of the Rocket …
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System of a Down announces a historic final show of 2024 to take place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco with the Deftones, Mars Volta & more, Aerosmith announces their rescheduled tour dates for 2024, and a new study shows how much the average music fan spends on band t-shirts in their lifetime… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Wee…
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac have finally seen the sun which means there 3 great days of Trash Pandas baseball left in this homestand. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com. On top of Pandamania running wild in the Rocket City, we discuss bad hair cuts, lame injuries, and great ways to blame things on children. ABOUT THE HOST Ricky Fernandez is th…
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From operation to marketing, employee to freelancer Alan Armstrong has a variety of experience in the hospitality sector, giving him a very holistic perspective on things. He discusses his experience working with celebrities and managing venues at a young age and what he learned from this experience. Alan talks about his freelance journey, offering…
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THIS EPISODE Today Ricky and Tony Mac are officially in baseball mode. 2024 Home Opener for the Pandas is only one day away. Get your tickets at TPTIX.com. On top of Pandamania running wild in the Rocket City, we discuss the Wrestlemania, John Calipari's move to Arkansas, and our views on the solar eclipse. ABOUT THE HOST Ricky Fernandez is the on-…
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KISS sells their music catalog, logo, image & likeness for millions, AC/DC sells 1.5 million tickets in just one day for their upcoming European tour, and Adrian Belew,Tony Levin, Steve Vai & Danny Carey sit down to discuss the origins, inspirations and plans for their newly announced Beat Tour, which will focus on the 80’s era of King Crimson & mo…
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Is beer and curry a match made in heaven? Combining Indian street food and craft beer Marko Husak and Mayur Patel founded Bundobust, a casual restaurant and microbrewery chain. In this episode, they discuss their journey in the hospitality industry with host Mark McC. They share insights into their background in the industry, detailing how they com…
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Steve Vai & Joe Satriani collaborate on a new single for the first time ever, The Pretty Reckless announced as AC/DC’s opener on their upcoming European tour, System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian announces his new Seven Hours After Violet solo project featuring members of Winds Of Plague, Left To Suffer & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll Hist…
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