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Welcome to The Monster Shop, the podcast where we dissect iconic albums from Rock, Metal, Grunge and more. Each episode, we choose one album and take a deep dive into its creation, history, and impact. Join us as we uncover the stories behind the music, from the artists and musicians who brought it to life, to the producers who shaped its sound, and the critics who reviewed it. We’ll analyze its commercial success, cultural significance, and share our own personal experiences and memories co ...
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Learn to block and delete idiots from your life. Remove addiction to bad people, drugs, alcohol, government and more (WITHOUT MEETINGS!) Then use your new-found time and energy to MAKE A LIVING DOING WHAT YOU LOVE, like the author does. A USER'S MANUAL FOR THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE is a libertarian manifesto for getting healthy, getting brilliant, maximizing potential and changing the world. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: "Part intellectual memoir, part self-help book. Michael W. Dean's ...
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We've Been Had

Chad Cook and Keith Pille

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Season 3: Two musical idiots from Minneapolis talk about great albums. S2: the same idiots talk about the early songs of St. Vincent. S1: Same, but every song from the seminal alt-country band Uncle Tupelo
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Rock podcasts and audio fiction plays with snappy characters in a fleshed out aural world from the east coast of Ireland. More than just a radio show, we create full-feature comedy adventures and story-filled rock shows. Original, scripted and with HD sound design. Twisted tales and immersive podcasting. All characters written and performed by Adrian Byrne & Michael Taylor. On all good audiophilic emporia - https://linktr.ee/Moshtalgia
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Rock Recovery

Star Worldwide Networks

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Join host Jane Gordon and a star-studded line-up of rock musicians, performance artists and the ones who love them, as they share their unique and memorable journeys through addiction, redemption and re-awakening. Through meaningful and intense conversations of shared experiences, the stories that emerge resonate deeply with those who have either battled addiction themselves, or accompanied the journey of an addicted person, and the hard-won lessons and truths gained along the way. Jane Gord ...
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In this week’s episode of the Monster Shop Podcast, we dive deep into Guns N’ Roses’ iconic debut album, “Appetite for Destruction.” Released in 1987, this album revolutionized rock music with its raw energy and rebellious spirit. We kick off with the intriguing story behind the line “You’re in the jungle, baby, and you’re gonna die,” which Axl Ros…
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Join us as we explore Bon Jovi’s iconic album “New Jersey.” We’ll discuss its release on September 19, 1988, and the recording process at Little Mountain Sound Studios. Learn about the band’s members and contributions from producers like Bruce Fairbairn and Desmond Child. We dive into each track, highlighting fan-favorite lyrics and the dynamic sou…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the creation of Jeff Buckley’s iconic album, Grace. Join us as we explore the life of Jeff Buckley, the genius behind the music, and the profound influence his artistry has had on the music world. We take you behind the scenes of the album’s production, shedding light on the stories and inspirations that shaped ea…
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This week we dive into Metallica's Black Album. It was their introduction to the mainstream masses and sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. It's an album that introduced millions of people to metal and influenced countless albums that would be created afterwards. We do our usual thing of looking at how the album was produced, what Bob Rock b…
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On this one we take a look at Nirvana's follow up to the all concurring grunge classic, Nevermind. In Utero was an all together different animal, still made of the same parts that made Nirvana special, the sugary pop hooks, the energy, the punk underbelly and the wall of noise but with none of the polish that Butch Vig gave to Nevermind. On this on…
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Tom MacDonald took the internet by storm several years ago by triggering every sensibilty known to liberals. He calls girls girls. He calls boys boys. Crazy, I know. But whether you are a hardcore blue haired liberal or a gun waving, monster truck driving right winger or somewhere in between (if that's possible these days), one song that we may all…
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This band needs no introduction. If you've never heard of them please come out from whatever rock you have been living under. Appetite For Destruction, the debut album from Guns and Roses, released in the summer of 1987 to rocky reviews. MTV didn't want to play their videos and music store refused to display their album due to the controversial cov…
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Green Day did in 1994 what most punk bands only wish they could have done (the wishes they kept in their hearts for fear of being called a wanna be sell out), they hit the mainstream with a veracity like no other punk band before them. From music videos on MTV to mud slinging fights at Woodstock '94, this band may have been at the right place at th…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. As the scent of cinnamon and pine fills the air, there's nothing quite like the discomfort of Christmas music to truly unhinge the festive spirit. In our latest podcast episode, we unwrap the tinsel-covered tales of Christmas past, revisiting some of th…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. As the tightly riffed strains of 'Enter Sandman' filled the airwaves in August of 1991, a generation of teenagers found a voice that echoed their own angst and dreams. On today's episode of our podcast, we plunge into the depths of Metallica's seminal w…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Step into Taylor and Bourney's metal time machine as we revisit one of the most flared-nostril albums of the 80s: Mötley Crüe's 'Girls, Girls, Girls'. Our latest podcast episode is a deep dive into the hedonistic world of a band that defined an era with…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Saxon's 'Crusader' was released in 1984, an album that not only didn't define the band's career but also left a delible mark on the hearts of metal fans across the globe. In our latest podcast episode, we strap on our bullet belts and dive deep into the…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Revisit the era when heavy metal was not just music but a way of life. Our latest podcast episode is a tribute to the heart-pounding, headbanging masterpiece that is Pantera's 'Vulgar Display of Power'. This album, which became the anthem for a generati…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Ever wondered what it's like to be catapulted from obscurity into rock stardom? Our latest podcast episode is an electrifying journey back to 1989, where we dissect the raw energy and wild stories behind Skid Row's self-titled debut album. In an era whe…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. In the summer of 1987, a seismic shift occurred in the world of rock music. A band of misfits from the streets of Los Angeles released an album that would become the soundtrack for a generation of rebels and dreamers. This band was none other than Guns …
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. In the pantheon of heavy metal, few albums have achieved legendary status quite like Iron Maiden's 1988 masterpiece, 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son'. This concept album not only cemented Iron Maiden's place as metal gods but also captured the imagination…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Stumble down memory lane to revisit one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s: Bon Jovi's "Slippery When Wet." Released on August 18th, 1986, this powerhouse of an album not only catapulted Bon Jovi into the stratosphere of rock superstardom but also l…
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This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up. Revisiting the monumental 'Hysteria' album by Def Leppard, a band that left an indelible mark on the music industry with their groundbreaking sound. In this episode, dive deep into the heart of 'Hysteria,' exploring the intricate production by Robert Jo…
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Mount Eidel is shocked, the Jurassic Burkes livid, and trapper Tom is about to strip down to his loincloth. It all kicked-off on a typical Friday night in Dessie Grafton’s pub as DJ Sammy implored the drinkers to clap their hands. One-by-one the face-offs began. Dick Pheasant with Tighe, Barney, and Brendan Burke outside the back. What’s that Tighe…
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The Friday Rock Show is being evicted! Turfed out on their ear, Adgeen and Tony are physically ejected as a Sharp WQ-T234 crashes to the kerb behind them. After 33 years, fat-infested local landlord Alun inherits the lease, reports the boys for tax evasion, as he’s done squatting in his 1970s Farrhar-made crud-filled caravan after being kicked out …
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This ravenous slab of the Friday Rock Show brings you all the chaos and excitement of the heavy metal festival Wacken Open Air in Germany. Between the thunderous downpours, blaring guitar riffs, and rabid fans, hosts Adrian and Tony try to wrangle interviews with rock legends and read eccentric letters from listeners about mosh pit etiquette, time …
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It came to pass. The (son of) Baldy was crucified by metal-hybrid Foghornious, usurping the orders of Soupalon High Commander Dickus Soupus to fake the killing as a show of dominion over Earth. Dickus Soupus knew all about betrayal, he had sent five humans to the nearest Soupalon planet colony, The Savage Garden, under the guise of his own revoluti…
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This hilarious episode covers everything from '80s rock to stalkers, fires, and digestive mishaps. Adrian and Tony take us on a nostalgic musical journey back to 1986, but things take a dark turn when Chris describes animals planning to end it all. Just when you think it can't get crazier, Gerry Dixon ignites a fire at a Taylor Swift concert. And i…
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After escaping an abusive marriage, Lindor finds her new life haunted by the shadows of the past when a school reunion stirs up traumatic memories. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, she begins eliminating the men who caused her pain one-by-one. Lindor stops at nothing to right the wrongs done to her, even if it means becoming a killer. This…
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It's the Friday Rock Show live in Russia during the World Cup 2018, from the Fisht stadium in Sochi. Presented by Adgeen Byrne and producer Tony Wilson. We're ensconced in the bowels of the stadium for the England v Panama match. We've got 8 fantastic full-foley listener stories from Payter, Berty Gock, The Weatherman, Baldy, Mauldy x2, Tucker and …
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Mount Pheasant returns. In this second outing; the unemployable Richard Pheasant still roams the Mount Eidel streets on the Irish east coast looking for something to do. And he is still sick. But just how sick? Listen on to this 53 minute full-fx audio fiction adventure from A&M. In the beginning Richard Pheasant visits his manager Lionel Penton in…
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Tucker's time travel escapades take a disastrous turn when his toilet time machine accidentally crushes his ancient Roman ancestor. Scrambling to repair history, Tucker befriends a tribe leader and battles the Romans, only to discover the timeline is now drastically altered. With new allies, Tucker races against time to reset the past and return ho…
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The Friday Rock Show, you'll have never heard as good before, is BACK. This time to react to all the shite happening in the world with a simple vote: will it be a HARD BAGS IT or a SOFT BAGS IT? What the fuk does that mean? Well, we on the FRS (me producer Tony Wilson and super stupid presenter Adgeen Byrne) decided to ask you, as if you could be t…
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Maggots, perilous cliffs, and feral woodsmen - oh my! Join Tony and Adrian on the survival trip from hell as their dreams of an epic adventure with Bare Grills descend into a rainy, injury-filled nightmare. With nothing but Tony's bag of tricks and Adrian's wit to keep them going, their hilarious missteps and cringe-worthy meals will make you think…
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When Baldus washes the feet of Jagger and others, they are skeptical of his claims to be a prophesied savior. However, his uncanny knowledge and insistence on sacrifice to save them leads some to believe. After a staged crucifixion goes horribly wrong, resulting in (son of) Baldy's actual death, the group debates the meaning of these strange events…
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"Well hello again my wonderful digital fair-weather friends. All-time 'mazin' producer Tony Wilson here, bringing you another great promotion clip of The Friday Rock Show." "This is from release #44, it's called 'WOOL FREAKS!' The title taken from a great story sent in from regular listener Busher. We play 10 metal songs and read out 10 listener le…
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This thrilling episode chronicles an extraterrestrial plot to infiltrate and defeat humanity. Baldus, an alien infiltrator, schemes to take over a chemical factory as part of a sinister plan. Meanwhile, a group of humans fall victim to kidnapping and experimentation at the hands of Baldus's associates. A series of tense confrontations unfold as the…
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This week on the Friday rock show, hosts Adrian and Tony receive a dramatic letter from listener Norbert. He describes his turbulent relationship with Mimi, a former lap dancer with aspirations of fame. Norbert recounts how he recently attended Mimi's autobiographical play, only to find their past romance completely omitted. Furious, he confronts M…
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Toxic plants, insurance fraud, and ingesting dangerous substances set off a chain of chaotic events between friends in this episode. Hospital visits, war memories, interventions, and more keep the mystery and drama building as characters disappear and the conversation turns completely nonsensical. Ah hello, talking to myself there. Welcome back to …
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Adrian and Tony have cooked up an unforgettable episode chock-full of surprises. Hear the inside scoop on the Bergen music scene straight from Audrey Horne's Toshie. Then bust out laughing as the hosts read and react to wild letters about a cranberry sauce radio stunt gone wrong and a creepy bathroom encounter. With its unpredictable mix of music, …
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Dick Pheasant's seemingly mundane day unluckily goes from bad to worse when a run-in with his ex, a job offer, and a medicine mix-up leave him hiding in a state-of-the-art public toilet. Find out what happens when Dick's bid to avoid further escalating misfortune and humiliation backfire in spectacular fashion in a public meltdown. A promo from the…
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Tony and Adrian are no strangers to chaos on the Friday Rock Show, but this episode takes the Burbon biscuit. They're joined by ferocious female rockers who quickly get fed up with Tony's sexist remarks. The drama reaches a boiling point when Adgeen's dream girl calls in with unexpected news that leaves him utterly distraught. Between Tony's meltdo…
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Tomathy Wilson brings his friend Aubrey Holmes to Vienna to meet with the famous Sigmund Freud, hoping the father of psychoanalysis can help explain Holmes' increasingly erratic behavior. But their quest for answers only leads to more questions as Holmes' mental state spirals out of control. From public outbursts to disturbing delusions, Holmes' an…
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A radio show tries to lift listeners' spirits with rock music while fielding letters about job loss and questionable research methods. The hosts thank their regular fans for support during turbulent times. Producer Tony Wilson says: "Would you look at the size of the cocker on this! The Friday Rock Show is back lads with our 'Massive Cocker' hangin…
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Is transplanting monkey testicles into humans the secret to eternal youth? Holmes and Wilson are willing to find out during a radical medical experiment in 1920s Germany. But their surgery takes an unexpected turn when revolutionaries seize the medical clinic mid-operation. Follow along as Holmes takes extraordinary measures to save his friend Wils…
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On their radio show, Adrian and Tony prepare for the supposed end of the world due to a Yellowstone eruption. But when a caller shares a new Mayan calendar date, even stranger events occur. Tony sees public chaos, natural disasters strike, and he's kidnapped by his childhood bully. As Tony disappears and global catastrophes hit, Adrian comes to bel…
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It's the 25th anniversary of the Friday Rock Show with hosts Adrian and Tony! These seasoned radio veterans take a trip down memory lane, from their early days on the air to favorite moments over the decades. Along the way, they offer nuggets of wisdom on aging gracefully, read listeners' outrageous predictions about the year 2012, and showcase a "…
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Slip into the shoes of Aubrey Holmes and Tomathy Wilson as they follow a trail of purple velvet slippers to uncover the identity of a twisted 1920s serial killer in Ireland. Clues lead them to a grieving mother in a mental institution, her wrongfully imprisoned son who has now escaped, and a risky plot using Wilson's wife to lure the murderer from …
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From the sordid to the sublime, this Friday Rock Show has it all. Tony crosses the line with questions about Karen's first kiss before Professor Breeny Mox gazes at the stars. Vincent's letter tells of unsettling sights down by the river, while Peter Mayhem's disturbing ode recounts his quest for forgiveness. Then in a confounding letter, Jagger re…
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Friends on an adventure get more than they bargained for when they discover their companion Baldy Kendall pregnant in bizarre circumstances. Unable to deliver his baby, they rally to help, only to face deception and an epic battle over the egg containing a remarkable child. Their bonds are tested as they fight to protect the unborn starchild. Unite…
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