Best Jam Band News Podcasts (2024)

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The Hard 180: Episode 4: 45-41 1:06:45

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The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from th…

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"From Bertha to Walkin' Blues: An Iconic Grateful Dead Setlist" 1:18:25

11m ago1:18:25

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"Cannabis, COVID, and Concerts: A Grateful Dead Fan's Journey" Larry Mishkin is back from a break spent in South Carolina with his granddaughter he shares his experience of contracting a mild case of COVID, attributing his quick recovery to his cannabis use. He references studies suggesting that certain strains of sativa marijuana may mitigate COVI…

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My Weekly Mixtape: The Ultimate Hard Rock Road Trip Playlist (w/ Jon Loree of Tantric) 1:04:11

1h ago1:04:11

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This week, guest curator Jon Loree, drummer for Tantric, joins me to craft a mixtape filled with the greatest hard rock road trip tunes! These could be hard rock songs that are specific to driving / being on the road, or they could simply be the hard rock songs that make you put that pedal a little closer to the metal. Be sure to visit MyWeeklyMixt…

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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 & more! S6 E26 - Week of 7/15/24 31:13

2h ago31:13

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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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Only Three Lads: Robyn Hitchcock - Top 5 Albums of 1967 1:53:44

3h ago1:53:44

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The O3L Time Machine has gone berserk...it's landed all the way back in 1967! It's nice here, so we'll stay a while. The love is free, the clothes are groovy, the drugs are psychedelic (but just say no, kids), and the music is jaw-droppingly brilliant! The reason why we've blasted right past our normal era of focus, you ask? Well, it's not every da…

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Imbalanced History: Summer Vacay 2024: Jim Morrison vs. The FBI! 53:42

2h ago53:42

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This is a first-ever repeat of this original episode of the podcast! Released as #134 on 9/6/21! It has been remastered, but is otherwise as it was originally released, now, as episode #360. Our original episode notes: At the end of "Jim Morrison: 50 Years Gone" episode, Markus dropped a paper bomb in the form of The Doors, and Jim Morrison's FBI f…

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SFN Ep. 183: Mike Gormley, Former Director of Publicity at Mercury Records 59:36

1h ago59:36

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This week we're joined by Mike Gormley, who worked as the director of publicity at Mercury Records during the early days of Rush. After leaving Mercury, he was the artist manager for such bands as The Bangles, Oingo Boingo, and Concrete Blonde. He tells us about meeting the band, their early days on the road, and the difficulty selling the rock pre…

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Famous & Gravy: Dimpled Ambassador (Shirley Temple) 1:06:46

1h ago1:06:46

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This person died in 2014 at age 85. In the 1930s, she was a determined child actress who sang and tap-danced her way to the height of Hollywood stardom. For at least 5 consecutive years, she was the most popular movie star in America. She was appointed as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly by Richard Nixon. In 1972, she held a news c…

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Set Lusting Bruce = Bonnie A. Ross: From Disney Exec to Identity Coach 1:14:08

1h ago1:14:08

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In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson chats with Bonnie A. Ross, an identity coach and former Disney executive. Bonnie shares her fascinating life journey, from her career at Disney to her current role helping people navigate significant life changes. They discuss the impact of music on Bonnie's life, her road trips that marked m…

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Decibel Geek Podcast - Radio Sucks Radio Show July 2024 - Ep579 1:14:14

1h ago1:14:14

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We're back to shove a bunch of awesome music straight through your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio show! This week, you'll get 10 great slabs of audio goodness that radio is too stupid to touch. Aaron's bringing great tracks from The Rumours, Honeymoon Suite, Powerman 5000, Corey Taylor, and X-Cops. Chris is serving up tunes from Massive Wagons, Ye…

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Rock and/or Roll: Day By Day - Foo Fighters (Days 1 & 2) 1:19:34

2h ago1:19:34

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The first two episodes in an eleven part series examining the history of the Foo Fighters while reviewing their discography. You can hear the other nine episodes in the Rock and/or Roll feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Pantheon Media

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The Metallica Report 50: Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett & Robert Trujillo 30:04

1h ago30:04

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The week of July 10, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Episode #50: James Hetfield; Best of the Pod featuring Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo July 10, 2024 This week on The Metallica Report… It’s our 50th episode! First, Steffan checks in with James on how M72 2024 has been treating him so far and just how he and those pricel…

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Audio Judo - The B-52's - Cosmic Thing 1:05:33

18m ago1:05:33

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On this episode of Audio Judo, we talk about the quirky band, The B-52's and their hit album from 1989, 'Cosmic Thing'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support th…

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Ugly American Werewolf in London:Blind Faith - 1969 1:15:27

2h ago1:15:27

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By 1969 Eric Clapton had finally gotten what he wanted - out of Cream. He felt the band (and the machine around it) was too big and couldn't deal with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker constantly at each other's throats. And so he began to hang out and jam with his friend Steve Winwood who felt like he wanted a change from Traffic. As these two titans be…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: "Ultimate Classic Rock KISS Top 20 KISS Songs From 1980's & Top 10 Songs From 1990's" 1:07:39

11h ago1:07:39

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This week Tom & Zeus review two articles posted on Ultimate Classic Rock, The Top 20 KISS Songs From The 1980's & Top 10 Songs From The 1990's. Ultimate Classic Rock loves discussing KISS. Recently they had two articles. The first article was the top 20 songs from the 1980's. Those are songs from Unmasked through Hot In The Shade. The second was th…

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What Difference Does It Make: We Groove To Swedish Egil 1:14:12

1d ago1:14:12

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We first heard Swedish Egil at KROQ in Los Angeles, where for ten years he played his favorite dance, ska, and electronic music, introducing us to bands like New Order and Kraftwerk. From there, he became Music Director of MARS-FM, and introduced us to techno and rave artists like The Orb and Moby. And for the past three decades, Egil spearheaded G…

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Set Lusting Bruce - Amy Vogel - A Spiritual Storyteller 1:10:15

1d ago1:10:15

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In this episode of 'Set Lusting Bruce,' host Jesse Jackson is joined by guest Amy Vogel, a spiritual storyteller and story coach. Amy shares her journey of discovering her passion for storytelling in her forties, the influence of her upbringing, and her transition from corporate sales to writing. She discusses her love for music, particularly Bruce…

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The Metallica Report 49: Rob Trujillo; Kirk Hammett 27:14

1d ago27:14

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The week of July 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report… Robert Trujillo joins Steffan for a quick chat about - what else - lemons and coffee. Ok, they also got into how Rob feels on stage these days, what the vibe is like at each of these European stops, and the dedication with which he and Kirk craft their original doodles and covers that have become st…

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Pamela Des Barres' Pajama Party with Steve Conte 1:15:11

1d ago1:15:11

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Hey there, dolls! Welcome back to Pamela DeBar’s Pajama Party, your favorite spot for music, culture, and all things rock ‘n’ roll! This episode, we have the fabulous Steve Conte with us. You know Steve—multi-instrumentalist, New York Dolls rocker, and a man with more musical stories than you can shake a guitar at. We met in the third row at a Bruc…

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History in Five Songs 263: Genesis and the Worst Year in History 36:39

1d ago36:39

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In Episode 263, Martin gets tangential and melts your brain talking about Genesis' shelved concept album about the worst year in history, 536 A.D. Genesis – “The Supernatural Anaesthetist” Genesis – “Visions of Angels” Genesis – “Mad Man Moon” Genesis – “Snowbound” Genesis – “Squonk” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Comes a Time: Learning to Jam: David Gans’ Grateful Dead Class at Stanford Unveiled 1:45:39

1d ago1:45:39

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Hey Deadheads! Buckle up for a mind-bending ride in this episode as Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia chat with the legendary David Gans. Dive into the wild world of David’s Grateful Dead class at Stanford, where he breaks down the magic of the Dead’s music in a way only a true insider can. From unexpected jams to epic transitions, David shares his u…

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Live From Studio One - The Bends are Breaking The Girl! 6:57

1d ago6:57

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Toowoomba's Hardest-Working band, The Bends, come back to Studio One, armed with an incredible version of the Red Hot Chili Peppers classic "Breaking The Girl"! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Darling Downs 864

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The Power of Musical Collaboration: Boost Your Career and Creativity 23:32

2d ago23:32

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In this weeks episode I am talking about how powerful collaborations are and how they can jump start your career. I give plenty of examples of how you can get collaborations and the many benefits they provide. All Things Music www.jasongoldmanmusic.com @spicygmusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Perfectly Good Podcast - Have a Little Faith in Me 2:01:36

2d ago2:01:36

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Jesse Jackson @jessejacksondfw and Sylvan Groth @sylvangreeneyes explore the magic that makes a five-star song as we dig into "Have a Little Faith in Me" with Jake Thistle, Nick Brown and a wide range of contributors. However familiar you are with John Hiatt's signature classic, our deep dive into the history, lyrics and covers will hopefully make …

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The Struts Life 06: The Killers’ Magic: Jed’s Nostalgic Dive into ‘Hot Fuss’ 33:06

3d ago33:06

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Hey Struts Life fans! Leah here, bringing you an episode that’s sure to hit all the right notes. This week, we’re diving into the musical world that shaped our very own Jed. Get ready for an exciting trip down memory lane as Jed opens up about the album that changed everything for him - The Killers’ iconic “Hot Fuss.” Released just a month after hi…

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The Struts Life 05: Strutting to Green Day: Adam’s Musical Genesis 30:54

3d ago30:54

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Ready to rock? Buckle up and join us for another electrifying episode of The Struts Life! This week, your favorite lads—Luke, Adam, Jed, and Geth—are diving deep into the musical influences that shaped their sound. Hosted by the fabulous Leah Jones, we’re unpacking the album that ignited Adam’s passion for music: Green Day’s iconic “American Idiot.…

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PODFAST #22 - PATREON EXCLUSIVE: The TRUE History of Rock n Roll | MxG BONUS EPISODE 21:50

6d ago21:50

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SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, SO I CAN BRING YOU A SEASON 7! Join Patreon for as little as $1/month Donate any amount to the fundraiser ~~~~ PODFAST #22 - PATREON EXCLUSIVE: The TRUE History of Rock n Roll Welcome to a very special PODFAST #22. I bring you EXCLUSIVE CONTENT from MxG on Patreon. This is the BONUS MxTRA episode I shared with my supporters fo…

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Shout It Out Loudcast: Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus "Loudwire - Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums In The 1980s Part 1" 24:07

3d ago24:07

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On the 66th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys review the Loudwire article "Top 80 Hard Rock + Metal Albums In The 1980s Part 1" Loudwire ranks the top 80 hard rock and metal albums of the 1980s. Tom and Zeus both love hard rock and metal and so when they saw this article the guys wanted to dissect this list. The guys analyze albums 80…

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Catch up on Lee For Breakfast - July 10th 32:01

4d ago32:01

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Catch up on all the latest from the last week, on Lee For Breakfast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Darling Downs 864

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YouTube Commenters Pick My Music! This Episode Is Skinny Puppy, Kaleo & Korn 34:26

4d ago34:26

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And I deep dive on this oone so be prepared for a bit of a drive with me Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stuck-in-my-generation/donationsBy Jeremy Barker, Anthony Paganini, Neal Crabtree, Brian Hicks

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ImmaLetYouFinish... Episode One Hundred Ninety-Four: Song Of The Summer (Maybe)... 1:11:07

4d ago1:11:07

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It's ImmaLetYouFinish... show #194! Court & Amy slather on the SPF, crank up the AC, and break down Dua at Glastonbury, Kendrick ruling the world,..still, and our picks for song of the summer. ImmaLetYouFinish... is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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See Hear Podcast Episode 117 - True Stories 1:14:00

4d ago1:14:00

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Did you ever read rags with headlines like “I had an alien love child” or “Psycho seagull stole dog from my garden” or “Monster rats the size of cows”? No? You're missing out on a Wild...Wild....Life. Welcome to episode 117 of See Hear Podcast. Writers Stephen Toblowsky and Beth Henley met Talking Head, David Byrne, and had a conversation about new…

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Cobras & Fire Podcast: Dave Girl 1:22:18

4d ago1:22:18

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This week we get a Rolling Stones show review from LC. Another Dear LC letter. More cancelled tour talk. Jon Bon Jovi hires robots and commissions a hologram of himself. Dave Grohl suffers the wrath of Swifties and more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple…

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I Am Having YouTube Commenters Pick My Music - 1st Up Is Devo and Joe Walsh 11:41

5d ago11:41

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This ends abruptly as I forgot to add an outro message as it was converted from video - Go on my commute with me and hear thoughts on what music is suggested! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/stuck-in-my-generation/donationsBy Jeremy Barker, Anthony Paganini, Neal Crabtree, Brian Hicks

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Don Henley lawsuit involving Hotel California, Heart's Ann Wilson undergoes cancer treatment, Janes Addition & Pearl Jam cancel shows, Tony Iommi's first photo book & more! - S6 E25 - Week of 7/8/24 29:32

7d ago29:32

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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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My Weekly Mixtape: The Ultimate Big Head Todd & The Monsters Playlist (w/ Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd & The Monsters) 1:02:17

5d ago1:02:17

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This week, I am joined by Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and together we’re curating the ultimate playlist of the band’s hits, fan & band member choices & album cuts!! We cover songs from across the band's entire catalog, including their new album "Her Way Out." We also discuss their upcoming Summer '24 tour dates with Blues Travel…

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Prisoners of Rock and Roll - The Huge Sounds of Arena Rock 1:22:32

5d ago1:22:32

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Rock and roll got really big in the 1970s. We don’t mean in terms of popularity, although it had that going for it too. We mean the sounds got big. The audiences got big. The performances got big. Arena rock was loose definition for commercial, radio-friendly music designed to be played in big stadiums to tens of thousands of people with singalong …

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Imbalanced History: Summer Vacay 2024: Do The Reggay! 52:29

5d ago52:29

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Another previously, never-repeated episode for Week #2 of our #SummerVacation2024! Here's the original copy for the episode's first release in 2021: "In 2020 the Covid Pandemic took from us, Frederick Nathaniel "Toots" Hibbert. The man who coined the term Reggay, Toots was Reggae with soul. His depth, power, warmth and continual positive messages r…

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SFN: A RUSH Fancast Ep 182: Ranking Every Rush Song? 36:55

5d ago36:55

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This week, we attempt the impossible: ranking all of Rush's original studio album tracks. And guess what? We found it was impossible. So join us as we discuss out methods and frustrations and offer our sincerest apologies to anyone who has ever published a list of ranked Rush songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#285B - June 2024 Australia, Sweden, Germany & Indian Comics Review 2:06:48

6d ago2:06:48

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Because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East, Jermayn Parker, Dan Fraser, Mikael Lyck, Seuj Abir and Christian Moller as together we review 12 Phantom comics from from Australia, Sweden, India and Germany. Please subscribe to our podcast channel, websi…

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Rock and/or Roll: DEATH SS - HORROR OR COMEDY? 1:16:38

9d ago1:16:38

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Death SS were an Italian metal band formed in 1977. They performed whilst clad in the most basic children's Halloween costumes. How many in the audience were laughing? None, according to the band's less than modest "visionary," Steve Sylvester, who wrote a book about the band's early days called The Necromancer of Rock. BJ got his hands on a copy. …

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Ugly American Werewolf in London: Metallica - Ride The LIghtning 1:16:48

7d ago1:16:48

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In the summer of 1984, Metallica were not yet the Metal Gods and household names they are now. They were a band with one record under their belt (Kill Em All, hear UAWIL #138 for our review with The Hook Rocks Jay Scott), some experience playing bigger stages as an opening act and a small but loyal following. However, their US record company didn't…

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Set Lusting Bruce - Jenn Fredericks – Mom, Coach, Health Advocate & Phish fan! 58:38

7d ago58:38

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Jenn is coach and loves to guide people in using their human energy in the most efficient, effective, and joyous way possible. In our discussion today, we talk about how a Phish jam was my first experience of meditating, how music has given her comfort and support as a two-time kidney transplant recipient. As a Mom, she’s been guiding her daughter …

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Shout It Out Loudcast: "Tracii Guns" 2:43:39

7d ago2:43:39

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This week Tom & Zeus welcome legendary L.A. Guns guitarist, Tracii Guns to talk KISS and so much more in this epic conversation. Tracii Guns is a legend of the 1980's hard rock scene. From the beginning of Guns N' Roses to his finding one of the preeminent Los Angeles bands of the 1980's L.A. Guns, Tracii has seen and done it all. Tracii share his …

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Only Three Lads: Author/Former Groupie Linda Chadwick - Top 5 Concert Experiences 1:53:27

8d ago1:53:27

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It's another introspective week spent going down memory lane, as we relive some of the best concert experiences from our respective pasts. And, believe us, that's no easy feat with quite literally thousands of concerts collectively between us. Yowsah! Yes, you could say that our "Third Lad" this week is quite the authority on the subject, as Linda …

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Music Buzzz Ep. 96: Richard Sterban (The Oak Ridge Boys) 42:12

8d ago42:12

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ABOUT RICHARD STERBAN: Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and legendary bass singer Richard Sterban joined The Oak Ridge Boys in 1972. His career also includes singing as a member of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and as a background singer for Elvis Presley. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Candid discussions with and about those behind the scenes in the mus…

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What Difference Does It Make: 80s Summer Song Favorites 39:50

8d ago39:50

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In this classic episode, we welcome special guest Chelsea Cantos into our What Difference Does It Make studio. Holly's daughter just wanted to tag along and see how the "magic" happens, so she happily strapped on the "cans" and became a big part of our show, offering up her unique perspective as we present some of our favorite 80s summertime favori…

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Ep. 05: Strutting to Green Day: Adam’s Musical Genesis 28:54

8d ago28:54

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Ready to rock? Buckle up and join us for another electrifying episode of The Struts Life! This week, your favorite lads—Luke, Adam, Jed, and Geth—are diving deep into the musical influences that shaped their sound. Hosted by the fabulous Leah Jones, we’re unpacking the album that ignited Adam’s passion for music: Green Day’s iconic “American Idiot.…

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Perfectly Good Podcast - Haulin' 39:37

8d ago39:37

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Sylvan @sylvangreeneyes and Jesse @jessejacksonDFW are flyin', flyin' as they discuss @johnhiattmusic Haulin' from his 2010 release The Open Road. Plus they share feedback from a listener about a song, he feels that Sylvan and Jesse didn't fully appreciate. You can share your thoughts by sending an email to perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com Learn more…

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