Episodes
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Episode 40: Pearl Jam VS feat. Andy Rodriguez
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Grab that flannel and put on that frown because we’re taking you back to 1993 when Seattle bands reigned supreme! We’re joined by our friend Andy Rodriguez (Blackspinner’s Circle) to discuss Pearl Jam’s sophomore album Vs. In addition to an in depth, track-by-track album review, we discuss our history with the band, whether they should be categorized as “grunge” or not, our thoughts on grunge in general and the Seattle bands of the early 90s, Headbanger’s Ball vs 120 Minutes, Eddie Vedder’s voice and personality, anti rock stardom, Pearl Jam’s influence, Pearl Jam vs Ticketmaster, Mother Love Bone, daughters with learning difficulties, gun control and elderly women behind counters in small towns. Eric and Eddy have totally opposing views on this one and things might even get a little heated! Will blood be drawn as they battle it out for the soul of rock ’n’ roll music? Whether you love Pearl Jam or hate Pearl Jam, this episode is definitely for you…!!!
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
We’re tailgating outside a Metallica show, drinking beer and rapping with a young Canadian named Josh Henhoeffer about the band’s $5.98 E.P. – Garage Days Re-Revisited (a.k.a. The $9.98 CD ). We drunkenly turned a review of a 25 minute EP into a three hour plus metal extravaganza!!!! In addition to an insanely detailed, track by track review of the EP, we discuss Metallica in general, our history with the band, the difference between the band pre and post Black Album, the original Garage Days Revisited and other related B-sides, Columbia House CD swindles, discovering new music before the internet, the musical influences of Metallica, the punk aesthetic of 1980s thrash metal and the Angry Video Game Nerd! We also ponder such important questions as: did Metallica do well by Diamond Head (after, y’know, ripping them off), is Jason Newsted a good bassist, picks vs fingers, mustaches vs tattoos, did Kirk Hammett actually write his own guitar solos, does Kirk cry more than Dave Mustaine, and how many mini hotrods does it take for James to destroy Lars’s entire Picasso collection? Josh also interrupts us like a billion times, but it’s only because he’s so excited to be in our awesome presence. If you love eighties Metallica and tolerate some of their later output, grab a six pack and join us in the parking lot. And if the greedy internet tries to charge you more than $5.98 or $9.98 for this episode, STEAL IT!
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Episode 38: Iron Maiden Piece Of Mind feat. Travis Perrotta
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
It’s time to pour that brown ale, thrust your sabres and Up the Irons, because we’re talking some Maiden with our guest Travis Perrotta. We review their 1983 album Piece of Mind. In addition to discussing every track, we debate whether it’s a true metal classic or overrated by Maiden fans. Other topics include: Clive Burr vs Nicko McBrain, the myth of Icarus and why he might not be the best role model, literal dinosaur rock, can a bass scale be considered “a hook”, and who’s more pretentious Steve Harris or Bruce Dickinson? There’s also a surprise visit from Travis’s air conditioner and the band Sonata Arctica gets the only exposure they’ll ever receive. If you love Maiden, this episode is for you. If you hate Maiden, this episode is for you.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Episode 37: Melvins Stoner Witch feat. Samuel Wetz
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
We’re joined once again by Samuel “Sam The Man” Wetz to tackle one of Eddy’s favorite bands: The Melvins! In addition to a detailed, track-by-track review of their 1994 album Stoner Witch, we discuss the various music styles of the band, why they never were as big as the more MTV-friendly Seattle grunge bands, what Gene Simmons thinks of the Melvins and what they think of his band KISS (there you go, kids, some more KISS talk). Sam also makes Eric and Eddy laugh repeatedly by doing funny voices. It’s an episode so madcap and gonzo, even that snarky art rocker Buzz Osborne might approve…!!!
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Episode 36: KISS Dynasty feat. Synchin’ Stanley
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
“Listen!” Syncin’ Stanley joins us again for an in-depth discussion of KISS’s Dynasty. Is it the last true KISS album or the first fake KISS album? Is it a sellout disco album or an underrated eclectic rock album? Do the members of KISS play the instruments on any of these songs? How did KISS give Eric major trust issues when dating? What’s Eddy’s favorite KISS song and is it on this album? What were the musical and sexual politics within the band in 1979? Was Peter Criss a coked-up trainwreck or a pimptastic super stud? And what’s the real reason Syncin’ Stanley hides in his car when recording these episodes with us? All these questions and more are answered in an episode so epic, we talk about “Dirty Livin’” for over 15 minutes alone…!!!!
Sunday May 28, 2023
Episode 35: Rainbow Long Live Rock N’ Roll feat. Ralph Viera AKA Dr. Fukk
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Here you go…
Returning guest and Podcast King Ralph Viera joins us to discuss Rainbow’s Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll. In addition to an in depth review, we discuss Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio’s split, the Rainbow Bar & Grill, what would’ve happened to Rainbow if Dio had stayed in the band, why weren’t they a bigger band in the States and what era is the band’s best? We also debate the merits of “The Wanton Song” and “Silent Lucidity” (per usual) and digress about awesome movies like The Warriors, Terminator and Conan the Barbarian. If you love rock ‘n’ roll and awesome things in general, this episode is for you…!! 🌈🤘🏼
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
It’s time to travel back to 1980 as we’re joined by our good friend Al Horta (Be Cool or be PodCast Out!) to discuss two seminal works of art: Journey’s Departure and Caddyshack (yes, an album AND movie review!). We also discuss why Neal Schon isn’t recognized more as a guitar god, Greg Rollie vs Jonathan Cain, the time Eric had to hide in a closet from an angry husband, the time Eddy took a fraternity paddle into a hot tub, the majestic power of wood-paneled walls and sweet lovemaking, Journey tunes that metalheads would like, how Caddyshack is an anarchistic and politically-incorrect comedy that would be impossible to make today, and we might even talk a little KISS, so grab a few beers, your swimming trunks and some cocaine and get ready to party! In this episode WE’RE ALL GONNA GET LAID!!!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Episode 33: Rick James Street Songs feat. Samuel Wetz
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
“Eric and Eddy get super freaky with their good friend Samuel Wetz to discuss Rick James and his classic 1981 album Street Songs. In addition to a track-by-track review of the album, we discuss Rick James’ history and legacy, how he unfairly got overshadowed by bigger artists in the ‘80s, the classic Chappelle skit, and how he avoided getting killed by Charles Manson and Linda Blair. And Eric and Sam digress about the band Firehouse. It’s an episode so funky, we might have to rename the show the Funk All Over You Podcast!”
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Episode 32: Savatage Gutter Ballet & Chris Caffery Interview
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Chris Caffery joins us for an exclusive interview and talks about his long history with these legendary bands. We also review Savatage’s Gutter Ballet and discuss the band’s transition from traditional metal to rock opera, gush over Criss Oliva’s guitar playing, ponder if Axl Rose ripped off Jon Oliva and if Savatage would’ve had more success if they were prettier, and Eric reveals his connection between the “Gutter Ballet” video and Conan the Destroyer. Half interview, half review, and 100% rock ‘n’ roll pageantry. If you love Savatage, this is a must listen episode!
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Episode 31: Thin Lizzy Fighting feat. Mike Sears & Steven Kersh
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Just in time for St Patrick’s Day 🍀 our friends Steven Kersh and Mike Sears join us to review Thin Lizzy’s 1975 album Fighting! We discuss the album track-by-track, the solidifying of the classic Thin Lizzy sound, the signature twin guitars of Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson, the underrated genius of Phil Lynott and how he should be recognized more as a songwriter, vocalist and bassist, why greatest hits don’t do the band justice, and we might even digress about Whitesnake. It’s a good time with good friends and good tunes, so pour yourself some whiskey and roll up your sleeves for some fighting…!!
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