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Rock-n-Roll Autopsy

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Get ready to rock with Rock-n-Roll Autopsy! Join Scott and Rico as they dissect classic rock songs, exposing their excesses and untold stories. This hilarious podcast is packed with Gen X sarcasm, insightful commentary, and dad jokes. Tune in, laugh along, and discover if those classic rock anthems still hold up or if they're guilty of musical malpractice.

Episodes

Did Stan Bush’s The Touch Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 183

The boys sell toys at the cineplex, write overly earnest anthems for 80s audiences, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stan Bush’s cult classic, “The Touch.” News items and digressions include Nick Jonas, KISS, and the extinction of “guy movies.”

Jun 15, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 183

Super-Risk featuring Megadeth/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 180

With scalpel in hand, our fearless host attempts to re-engage in rock n’ roll reanimation, reassess two critically maligned Megadeth albums — “Risk” and “Super Collider” — and reconfigure the remaining pieces into one cohesive kick-ass slab of alt-radio rock era Megadeth.

May 25, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 180

Did L7’s Shitlist Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 178

The boys take up journaling on the john, maintain a long list of hostile grievances, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of L7’s punky proclamation, “Shitlist.” News items and digressions include Frankenstrat fan service and documenting dookie.

May 11, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 178

Did Yngwie Malmsteen’s Far Beyond the Sun Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 177

The boys wear puffy shirts with commanding confidence, develop superhuman chops with Paganini pomposity, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Yngwie Malmsteen’s neoclassical shredfest, “Far Beyond the Sun.” News items and digressions include scalloped potatoes and Metallica’s deluxe Load box set.

May 04, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 177

Did Rock-n-Roll Autopsy Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 176

The boys revisit a regrettable return, quote Sling Blade when a coherent response can’t be made, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of their own first episode, “Love Gun.” News items and digressions include long distance t-shirt delivery and self-deprecating reevaluation.

Apr 27, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 176

Did Stevie Nick’s Edge of Seventeen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 175

The boys marry many boomer icons, are surprised to learn the one-winged dove is really white, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stevie Nicks’s solo hit, “Edge of Seventeen.” News items and digressions include Alex Lifeson’s Envy of None, the Zapruder film, and food poisoning.

Apr 20, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 175

Did Radiohead’s Paranoid Android Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 173

The boys throw a coke-fueled tantrum with Gucci accessories, create prescient late century sci-fi soundscapes, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Radiohead’s art-rock masterpiece, “Paranoid Android.” News items and digressions include a Sex Pistols tour and modern day melancholy.

Apr 06, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 173

Did Pentagram’s The Ghoul Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 170

The boys go viral with intense, bug-eyed stage presence, star in their own problematic redemption story, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Pentagram’s unlikely TikTok hit, “The Ghoul.” News items and digressions include a Dream Theater concert review and waffles vs pancakes.

Mar 16, 20251 hrSeason 1Ep. 170

Did U2’s Discothèque Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 169

The boys abandon a pretentious past for bubble gum panache, blindly jump the shark at the PopMart, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of U2’s 1997 dance club rocker, “Discothèque.” News items and digressions include new Ghost and flatulent dogs.

Mar 09, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Did Bruce Springsteen’s Youngstown Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 168

The boys build a blast furnace then betray the American dream, make ham-fisted metaphors about hellish factory labor, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Bruce Springsteen’s 1995 working-class lament, “Youngstown.” News items and digressions include Andrew Watt, The Rolling Stones, and elderly Grammy recognition.

Mar 02, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Did Sam Kinison’s Wild Thing Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 167

The boys became icons of 1980’s overindulgence, turn tired relationship tropes into transgressive comedy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Sam Kinison’s 1988 Grammy nominated romp, “Wild Thing.” News items and digressions include Sharon Osbourne and televangelism.

Feb 23, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 167

Did Halestorm’s American Boys Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 166

The boys turn heads in tight Levi’s, objectify dudes listening to Metallica tunes, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Halestorm’s 2012 breakthrough album deep cut, “American Boys.” News items and digressions include a Rico review of Parasomnia by Dream Theater.

Feb 16, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 166

Did Sheryl Crow’s All I Wanna Do Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 165

The boys enjoy cold parking lot meatloaf, make a virtue out of lonely day drinking, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Sheryl Crow’s 1993 breakthrough hit, “All I Wanna Do.” News items and digressions include a metaphorical breakdown of the evolution of jazz and a lame attempt to redefine fun.

Feb 09, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 165

Did Greta Van Fleet’s Highway Tune Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 164

The boys establish pack dominance with fiery flatulence, write an out of the gate Grammy getter, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Greta Van Fleet’s 2017 blues rock hit, “Highway Tune.” News items and digressions include mislabeled hair bands and backside pyrotechnics.

Feb 02, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 164

Did Marcy Playground’s Sex and Candy Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 163

The boys eat Arby’s while making babies, find one-hit success in the wake of Nirvana’s absence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Marcy Playground’s 1997 post-grunge hit, “Sex and Candy.” News items and digressions include Nita Strauss, heavy metal gatekeeping, and 9 1/2 Weeks.

Jan 26, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 163

Did Duran Duran’s Hungry Like the Wolf Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 162

The boys experience Beatle-mania in the MTV era, exhibit animalistic tendencies while embracing new technologies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Duran Duran’s 1982 disco-rock hit, “Hungry Like the Wolf.” News items and digressions include Randy Rhoads vs Zakk Wylde and mixed drink recipes.

Jan 19, 202553 minSeason 1Ep. 162

Did Night Ranger’s Sister Christian Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 161

The boys watch Boogie Nights with Mister Right, suffer sibling surveillance from puritanical percussionists, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Night Ranger’s 1984 proto-power ballad, “Sister Christian.” News items and digressions include Jay Z and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jan 12, 202556 minSeason 1Ep. 161

The Poddys/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 160

The boys bust out their tuxedo t-shirts, engage in nauseating self-congratulatory navel-gazing, and hand out Poddy awards for the best and worst episodes of 2024. Digressions include embarrassing Uncle Willie and attention diverting steam-powered pleasure devices.

Jan 05, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 160

Did KISS’ Black Diamond Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 157

The boys retire with respect, create a Catman classic about call girls, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1974 epic rocker, “Black Diamond.” News items and digressions include Nicko McBrain’s sudden retirement from Iron Maiden.

Dec 15, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Did Toto’s Africa Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 156

The boys struggle with fidelity on the Serengeti, quit coffee to help the hungry, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Toto’s 1982 yacht rock classic, “Africa.” News items and digressions include Stewart Copeland, big four 90s guitarists, and 80s efforts to fight famine. Featuring Mark from the Songs That Don’t Suck podcast.

Dec 08, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Did ZZ Top’s Waitin’ for the Bus Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 155

The boys carelessly continue to create content, people watch on public transportation, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of ZZ Top’s 1973 two-fer, “Waitin’ for the Bus” and “Jesus Just Left Chicago.” News items and digressions include Bono, Brian Eno, and Courtney Love.

Dec 01, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 155
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