Best Band Is Garbage Podcasts (2024)

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Did The Black Keys’ Gold on the Ceiling Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 134 1:00:57

4h ago1:00:57

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The boys trash hotel rooms at Swingos, play low-fi frequently licensed garage rock in the basements of Akron, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Black Keys’ 2012 NCAA Men’s Basketball anthem, “Gold on the Ceiling.” News items and digressions include Cleveland Municipal Stadium backstage memories, the optics of …

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97: Come On, Someone Shoot Him! 47:57

8m ago47:57

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We begin our International Summer Vacation season with a prime example of the French New Wave. Breathless is directed by Jean-Luc Godard, and stars Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg. The film is notable for its visual style, and the impact it had on the careers of its leading actors. Belmondo plays a criminal who wants to be Humphrey Bogart. He sp…

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A Tribute to Kiss Tributes featuring Mr. Speed and Kiss My Ass/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 133 46:52

7d ago46:52

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The boys reenlist in the Kiss Army for a night of outdoor rock ‘n roll, spandex, collapsible chairs, and reverent showmanship with veteran tribute pros, Mr. Speed. In addition, our intrepid Kiss fanboys revisit the mid-90s post-grunge tribute album, “Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Did Bryan Adams’ Summer of '69 Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 132 54:35

14d ago54:35

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The boys lament the loss of Ace Frehley YouTube shopping shorts, wax nostalgic about summertime oral inversions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Bryan Adams' 1985 pop rock hit, “Summer of '69.” News items and digressions include Ace Frehley’s relationship woes, Metallica set list talent tests, ham-fisted double …

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Did 'Til Tuesday’s Voices Carry Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 131 54:30

21d ago54:30

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The boys dunk hot dogs in tears for competitive advantage, dominate MTV with haunting feminism, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of 'Til Tuesday’s 1985 new wave hit, “Voices Carry.” News items and digressions include Joey Chestnut, hot dogs, the birth of heavy metal, time travel, and Roger Daltrey.--- Support this p…

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Did Aerosmith’s Big Ten Inch Record Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 130 58:00

28d ago58:00

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The boys are annoyed by redundant rock riffage, inappropriately laugh at long-player puns, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Aerosmith’s 1975 double entendre ditty, “Big Ten Inch Record.” News items and digressions include bat biting, ear fatigue, Sunday papers, and Babymetal.--- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Did the Michael Stanley Band’s He Can’t Love You Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 129 1:36:58

1M ago1:36:58

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The boys interview radio royalty, media historian, and early Rush champion, Dr. Donna Halper about her experience as a key contributor to the glory days of Cleveland’s pioneering rock radio giant, WMMS. In addition, the boys continue their quest to determine if Cleveland killed rock ‘n roll by using the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on th…

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Did Soundgarden’s Jesus Christ Pose Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 128 52:44

1M ago52:44

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The boys are impressed by non-boomer blues, strike a perfunctory pose as half-hearted martyrs, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Soundgarden’s 1991 genre defining classic, “Jesus Christ Pose.” News items and digressions include Slash’s Orgy of the Damned and social media clickbait.--- Support this podcast: https:/…

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Did Garbage’s Stupid Girl Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 127 56:02

2M ago56:02

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The boys pick sides in the battle of acronym bands, feel stupid about being men, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Garbage’s 1996 electro-rock hit, “Stupid Girl.” News items and digressions include RATM vs SOAD, man vs bears, Patty Smyth in Van Halen, and all-time awful metal albums.--- Support this podcast: https…

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Did Tenacious D’s The Metal Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 126 1:04:22

2M ago1:04:22

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The boys sound like a bad Rush tribute band, extol the resilience of heavy metal, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Tenacious D’s 2006 metal anthem, “The Metal.” News items and digressions include rock fashion, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee jamming, and all-time great metal albums.--- Support this podcast: https://po…

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Did Hole’s Doll Parts Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 125 1:00:14

2M ago1:00:14

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The boys get coached up by The Demon, become grunge rock royalty in the bathroom with a sharpie, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Hole’s 1994 alt rock hit, “Doll Parts.” News items and digressions include Gene Simmons, American Idol, Meshuggah, and Bruce Dickinson.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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Did Dead Boys’ Ain’t It Fun Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 124 58:49

2M ago58:49

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The boys avoid the clinic at the World Series of Rock, establish punk rock cred with offensive oratory, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Dead Boys’ 1978 autobiographical punk rock lament, “Ain’t It Fun.” News items and digressions include Cleveland concert history, zits, and exceptionally foul language.--- Suppor…

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Did Rick Springfield’s Jessie’s Girl Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 123 56:45

3M ago56:45

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The boys pay respects to Dickey Betts, eternally covet thy best friend’s girlfriend, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Rick Springfield’s 1981 power pop hit, “Jessie’s Girl.” News items and digressions include Dickey Betts, Great White, soap operas, and meaningful art.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…

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96: I Think He Might Be A Sociopah 49:11

3M ago49:11

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Down in the depths of precode cinema, where Shelly likes to spend torrid nights, there’s a depiction of how a department store can be a little Peyton Place, and how Warren William is never to be trusted. The great precode lothario stars with very young Loretta Young and Wallace Ford (who we just saw as a middle-aged creep in The Breaking Point) as …

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Did R.E.M.’s It's the End of the World as We Know It Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/RnRA: Ep. 122 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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The boys cash in on nostalgia way past their sell-by date, celebrate the end of the world with word salad, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of R.E.M.’s 1987 college rock classic, “It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine).” News items and digressions include KISS, Twisted Sister, zits, and Clear Chan…

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95: My Film Erogenous Zones 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

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Here are Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift at their hottest, with an adaptation of Theodore Dreiser’s An American Tragedy. Just as in Night of the Hunter, Shelley Winters maybe ought to watch her back. George Stevens directs, and here, he’s beginning his epic period. In the 50s, he’ll direct Giant and Shane, among others. This one is full of me…

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Did Deep Purple’s Highway Star Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 121 49:21

3M ago49:21

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The boys turn their amps to eleven, casually write genre defining tunes on the tour bus, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Deep Purple’s 1972 neo-classical classic, “Highway Star.” News items and digressions include the Spinal Tap sequel, Dream Theater excitement, and Jon Lord’s organ.--- Support this podcast: htt…

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94: Mourning Culottes 54:02

3M ago54:02

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Johnny Guitar (1954): It’s unusual, it’s weird, and it’s unlike any other film made by these stars. And it’s our first LTS western. Because maybe your show runner has a slightly twisted appreciation for the genre. Nicholas Ray, whose directorial chops we last experienced with In A Lonely Place, directs Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden and Mercedes Mc…

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Did Loverboy’s Working for the Weekend Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 120 1:01:54

3M ago1:01:54

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The boys are befuddled by a Bon biopic, wait all week for a wild weekend, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Loverboy’s 1981 arena rocker, “Working for the Weekend.” News items and digressions include the Bon Scott biopic, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and underage exploitative album covers.--- Support this podcast: htt…

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93: Situational Gales 49:58

3M ago49:58

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Every once in awhile, your host takes a flier, choosing a film for us to watch that I’ve seen once or twice, if at all. Also arising from the 2022 draft episode is this English romance from 1945. It’s from the filmmaking team of Powell and Pressburger, and stars Wendy Hiller, so on credentials alone, it’s worth your attention. A young woman travels…

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Did The Pretenders’ My City Was Gone Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 119 57:06

4M ago57:06

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The boys bemoan Akron highway history, oppose shopping malls in Cuyahoga Falls, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Pretenders’ 1982 funky lament, “My City Was Gone.” News items and digressions include Akron’s jazz past, oatmeal empires, rubber, testicular discomfort, and wet 80’s snares.--- Support this podcast…

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92: We've Got All the French You Need 1:05:27

3M ago1:05:27

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Gene Kelly was at the height of his powers in 1951, starring in musicals for MGM, and choreographing some of them. Here, Vincent Minelli directs, but the dancing is by Kelly. Leslie Caron makes her film debut, and the rest of the cast has a decidedly continental vibe. The film is “inspired” by George Gershwin’s 1928 musical of the same name, but th…

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Did Sublime's Date Rape Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 118 55:48

4M ago55:48

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The boys surprise with soulful singing, serve time for serving drinks, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Sublime's 1992 posthumous hit, “Date Rape.” News items and digressions include Slash, Brian Johnson, Kerry King, guitar solos and cheap toilet paper.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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91: I Wouldn't Go to Salinas Either 49:49

4M ago49:49

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Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not…

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Did SOD's Speak English or Die Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 117 58:56

4M ago58:56

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The boys get annoyed at AI playlist generation, unapologetically utter the most offensive lyrics imaginable, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of SOD's 1985 missive, “Speak English or Die.” News items and digressions include Spotify AI playlists, the talk box, Miles Davis, and Torben Ulrich.--- Support this podcast: …

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90: Ruth Chatterton is Jacked 53:07

4M ago53:07

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This 1936 film is based on the well-known novel of the same name, by Sinclair Lewis. It’s the story of a successful middle-aged man (Walter Huston) who wants something new from his life. That’s what his wife (Ruth Chatterton) wants, too, but their ideas are very different, and not compatible. And there’s Mary Astor, living her best life in an Itali…

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Ace Frehley, “10,000 Volts”: Track by Track Review/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 116 1:05:35

4M ago1:05:35

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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 electrifying new solo album “10,000 Volts.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

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Did Creed's One Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 115 1:04:50

4M ago1:04:50

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The boys eagerly anticipate Ace’s album, yarl preachy platitudes with post-grunge Bizarro Superman, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Creed's 1997 hit, “One.” News items and digressions include Ace Frehley, Paul McCartney, Slayer, and the No Values tour.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…

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Did Devo's Mongoloid Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 114 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

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The boys roll out episode one of their rust-belt rock ‘n roll mini-series, wear hats while happily bringing home the bacon, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Devo's 1978 lead single, “Mongoloid.” News items and digressions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and flatulent canines.--- Support this podcast: https:/…

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Did Iron Maiden's Bring Your Daughter…to the Slaughter Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/RnRA: Ep. 113 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

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The boys dissect double down dirt dished by Diamond Dave, examine dubious Dickinson double entendres, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Iron Maiden's 1990 UK number one single, “Bring Your Daughter…to the Slaughter.” News items and digressions include David Lee Roth, Wolfgang Van Halen, and the Grammys.--- Support…

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Did Don Henley's Dirty Laundry Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 112 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

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The boys dissect dirt dished by Diamond Dave, watch the Six O’clock News sensationalize sleaze, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Don Henley's 1982 number one hit, “Dirty Laundry.” News items and digressions include David Lee Roth, Wolfgang Van Halen, Taylor Swift, and gratuitous litigation.--- Support this podcas…

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Did Falco's Rock Me Amadeus Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 111 1:02:11

5M ago1:02:11

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The boys talk hometown de-evolution, write a German synth-pop tribute to the world’s first rock star, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Falco's 1985 hit, “Rock Me Amadeus.” News items and digressions include Devo, Ozzy Osbourne, Muzak, pink eye, and colonoscopies.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Cat Sabbath: Ranking Tony Martin Era Black Sabbath featuring RUSH/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 110 55:17

6M ago55:17

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The boys suffer one too many lineup changes, rank bygone Black Sabbath with a feline frontman, and revisit RUSH’s prog pedigree… or not. Digressions include ice fishing, keyboards, charisma, and Michael Bolton.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

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Did Rollins Band's L.A. Money Train Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 109 1:01:13

6M ago1:01:13

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The boys burn bagels with antiquated appliances, watch dreams derail when traveling by train, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Rollins Band's 1999 Hollywood rant-jam, “L.A. Money Train.” News items and digressions include Gene Simmons, Rage Against the Machine, and toaster ovens.--- Support this podcast: https://…

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Did Paula Cole's Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 108 58:35

6M ago58:35

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The boys eschew the news for song lyric trivia, are random birthright beneficiaries of gender stereotypes, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Paula Cole's 1997 misunderstood hit, “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?.” News items and digressions include song lyric trivia, profiling, and Paul Stanley.--- Support this po…

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Stiff Upper Balls featuring AC/DC/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 107 32:16

6M ago32:16

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With scalpel in hand, our fearless host attempts to re-engage in rock n’ roll reanimation, reassess two underwhelming AC/DC albums — “Ballbreaker” and “Stiff Upper Lip” — and reconfigure the remaining pieces into one cohesive kick-ass slab of late-era AC/DC.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support…

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The Poddys/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 106 40:38

7M ago40:38

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The boys bust out their tuxedo tee shirts, start a mosh pit in the orchestra pit, and hand out Poddy awards for best and worst episodes of 2023. Digressions include Nancy Sinatra, Mercyful Fate, Roger Waters, and the Olsen twins.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support…

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Did Twisted Sister's Heavy Metal Christmas Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 105 1:11:03

7M ago1:11:03

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The boys buy several thousand copies of Chinese Democracy from Best Buy, host the worst Christmas Special in podcast history, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Twisted Sister's 2006 merry metal mockery, “Heavy Metal Christmas (The Twelve Days of Christmas).” News items and digressions include Ghost and Guns N’ Ros…

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Farewell KISS: Rock and Roll… It’s Over!/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 104 46:12

7M ago46:12

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The boys desperately attempt to age gracefully in kabuki makeup and spandex while saying a tearful goodbye to childhood heroes, lifelong musical mainstays, and the hottest band in the world, KISS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

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89: You Can't Be Evil in a Cardigan 1:05:14

7M ago1:05:14

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If the Jeopardy answer is “A Christmas-themed film of the mid-1940s”, you might expect the question to be “What is ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’” or “What is ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’” But on this year’s LTS holiday episode, those questions would be wrong! Our movie this year comes with stars like Victor Moore and Don DeFore, not Jimmy Stewart or Donna R…

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Did Billy Squier's Rock Me Tonite Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 103 1:05:50

7M ago1:05:50

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The boys absolutely hate the Golden Girls reboot, seductively crawl their way into embarrassing MTV infamy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Billy Squier's 1984 career killing single, “Rock Me Tonite.” News items and digressions include Spinal Tap, Ozzy Osborne, Geezer Butler, and Ace Frehley.--- Support this pod…

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88: Plausibly Evil 55:59

7M ago55:59

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I hear that Alec Guinness made a couple of movies in the 1970s or 80s that you may know. This is not that. This is a classic Ealing Studios comedy in which Alec plays eight characters. Because it’s a British comedy, I was not surprised to find that it dealt with social class. Robert Hamer directs, and Dennis Price is the actual star. This episode i…

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Did Måneskin's Honey (Are U Coming?) Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 102 1:04:48

8M ago1:04:48

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The boys cap off a cocky kickstarter, turn one night into two with polite feminine flattery, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Måneskin's 2023 single, “Honey (Are U Coming?).” News items and digressions include U2, Gene Simmons, Alex Lifeson, and The Rolling Stones.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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87: The Barbara Stanwyck of Five-Year-Olds 1:10:37

8M ago1:10:37

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This is a disturbing film: also a good one. Charles Laughton’s only directorial outing focuses on a con man (and worse) terrorizing a pair of children as they run from him. He’s attempting to secure some money he covets, and to shut up those meddling kids. Robert Mitchum is our charismatic villain and star, along with Shelley Winters and silent lum…

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Did Suicidal Tendencies’ Send Me Your Money Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 101 57:11

8M ago57:11

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The boys imagine the possibility of a reimagined Rush, use funky bass breaks to taunt televangelists, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Suicidal Tendencies’ 1990 crossover shuffle, “Send Me Your Money”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support…

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86: Bring a Fan and a Bucket 49:21

8M ago49:21

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For me, this movie answers some important LTS questions: what did that Ernst Lubitsch guy direct besides To Be Or Not To Be? How was Herbert Marshall ever a romantic lead? And finally, where are the precodes? It’s been forever! TIP also give me the chance to introduce Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins, the fashion-forward queen of Warner Brothers befo…

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Did The Rolling Stones’ Brown Sugar Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 100 1:11:26

8M ago1:11:26

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The boys celebrate their centennial with cream corn, Matlock, and Medicare, welcome special guest Mark from the podcast “Songs That Don’t Suck” and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Rolling Stones’ outrageously offensive opus, “Brown Sugar.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknro…

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85: No Talking! 1:35:52

8M ago1:35:52

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For this episode, we’re breaking format a bit. Instead of focusing on one film, we’ll talk about several: all from the silent film era. It’s not a draft, but each panelist has picked a movie, and we’ve all watched them! Our guide is guest host, Micki Maynard! Silent Sampler Micheline Maynard with Shelly Brisbin, Nathan Alderman, Dr. Drang, Annette …

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Did Nickelback’s Rockstar Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 99 54:54

8M ago54:54

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The boys envy entitled excess, debate the duality of unpopular popularity, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Nickelback’s 2006 star-studded hit, “Rockstar”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rocknrollautopsy/support

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84: The Healthy Habits of Hat Check Girls 56:17

8M ago56:17

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Nicholas Ray directs Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Graham. Bogie is Dix Steele, who should not be confused for Captain Picard’s hollowdeck alter ego, Dixon Hill. (Am I the only one who does that?) Bogie is not a detective, but a screenwriter suspected of murder. In A Lonely Place is considered one of the best film noir made, and Bogart and Graham give…

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