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Classic Christian Rock Radio Podcast

Featured interviews with various artists from Classic Christian Rock Radio.
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Ep.45 - John & Dorla Schlitt on The Wildman Show, Feb. 2025

John Schlitt, frontman for Petra, and his wife Dorla join The Wildman on his show from February 2025. Topics include Dorla's perspective on John's career, John's view on streaming, and an introduction to Dorla's new children's book "The Adventures of the Scarlet Thread." For legal reasons, the music from the broadcast is not included.

Feb 08, 202551 minEp. 45

20th Anniversary Show

On April 30, 2024, Mr. Bill celebrated 20 years of Classic Christian Rock Radio on his live show. Listen as Mr. Bill shares a detailed history of the station, and shares memories and some sound clips. Geoff Cooper and Wildman join in as well.

May 03, 20242 hr 30 min

Dana Angle from The Way - June 2011

Mr. Bill from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dana Angle from the pioneering Jesus music band The Way. This interview was recorded in June 2011.

Feb 22, 202347 min

Bloodgood

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Michael Bloodgood, Les Carlsen, Paul Jackson, and David Zaffiro from the Christian metal band Bloodgood. The interview was recorded on November 11, 2021.

Feb 02, 20221 hr 1 min

Fear Not

Geoff Cooper (the G-Man) from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Larry Worley, Gary Hanson, and Rod Romero from the band Fear Not. The interview was recorded on October 9th, 2021.

Dec 28, 20211 hr 13 min

Greg X. Volz

Greg X. Volz interview with Mr. Bill, recorded live during Mr. Bill's show on November 9th, 2021.

Dec 16, 202125 min

The Brave

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Stayce Roberts, Malcolm Paris, and John Spittle from The Brave. The interview was recorded on October 2, 2021.

Dec 05, 20211 hr 9 min

Michael Drive

Michael Drive, the lead singer for Barren Cross and Gale Force, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. This interview was recorded on August 17, 2021.

Sep 18, 202140 min

Anthem The Rock Band

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Kent Vander Weide, Christel Vander Weide, and Mike Manthei from the Christian rock band Anthem. They share their personal stories and the history behind the band and it's recordings. The interview was recorded on April 10, 2021.

May 25, 20211 hr 6 min

Mark Farner

Mark Farner talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper, recorded January 28, 2021. He talks about growing up in Flint, Michigan, his days with Grand Funk Railroad, his post Grand Funk life, his rediscovering his faith in Christ, and his current projects including supporting veterans.

Mar 11, 202155 min

Carolyn Arends - album Recognition

Carolyn Arends interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper recorded on January 28, 2021. Carolyn talks about the making of her 2021 album Recognition and shares the stories behind the songs on the album.

Feb 24, 202128 min

Randy Thomas (Sweet Comfort Band & Allies) - Part 2

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. Randy was also with the group Identical Strangers, was with the touring band for Shania Twain, and wrote hit songs for Dolly Parton and Bob Carlisle (Butterfly Kisses). This is the second of two parts, recorded on November 28, 2020.

Feb 11, 202157 min

Randy Thomas (Sweet Comfort Band & Allies) - Part 1

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. The interview was recorded on November 28, 2020. This is part one of two parts.

Feb 11, 20211 hr 3 min

Perry Springman

Interview with Perry Springman from Perry & The Poorboys and The Springmans by Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio, recorded September 2, 2020.

Nov 01, 20201 hr 37 min

Dale Dirksen

Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dale Dirksen from the 1980's Canadian band Quickflight. Dale also played in Steve Taylor's band. The interview was recorded on May 14, 2020.

Jun 13, 202051 min

Carolyn Arends

Canadian singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. Carolyn discusses her career and her music. This interview was recorded on February 6, 2020.

Apr 06, 202039 min

Bryn Haworth

Bryn Haworth is considered one of the world's premier slide guitarists. He was a member of the London based band Fleur de Lys before moving to California and playing with the Jackie Lomax Band and with Wolfgang. Returning to England he played on projects by Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty and Cliff Richard. Bryn Haworth became a Christian in 1974 and has released many albums over the years. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Bryn on August 1, 2019.

Nov 15, 201955 min

Bryan Duncan

Bryan Duncan interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper from July 24, 2019. Bryan talks about his time with Sweet Comfort Band and his solo career.

Sep 23, 201953 min

Ken Tamplin

Ken Tamplin talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. From Joshua to Shout and Magdallan, as well as his solo career, Ken has one of the best voices ever heard in classic Christian rock. He also operates the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. This interview was recorded on July 16, 2019.

Aug 26, 201953 min

David Zaffiro

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews David Zaffiro. This interview was recorded on May 20, 2019. From his early days in Crystal City Rockers, to lead guitarist with Bloodgood, to his solo career, to engineering and producing, David has done it all. Listen to David tell his story in this fascinating interview.

Aug 05, 201959 min

Leon Patillo (July 2019)

Interview with Leon Patillo, former lead singer of Santana. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper talks with Leon about his long career in Christian music and ministry. He will have a lot of stories from his new book Hidden Treasures and updates on his music and ministry. This is Geoff's second interview with Leon, recorded in July 2019.

Jul 22, 20191 hr 5 min

Michael Bloodgood

Michael Bloodgood, founder of the Christian hard rock band Bloodgood, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. The interview was recorded on May 16, 2019.

Jul 11, 201948 min

Alex MacDougall

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Alex MacDougall, percussionist for various artists including Daniel Amos, Terry Talbot, the Larry Norman Band, and Bob Bennett. The interview was recorded May 9, 2019.

Jun 19, 201938 min

Aaron Smith (the "A Train")

Aaron Smith, drummer extraordinaire known as the "A Train", was interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper on April 19, 2019. Aaron is best known as the drummer for the Seventy Sevens for many years. He also played drums for the Temptations, Romeo Void and Vector.

Jun 10, 201951 min

Mitch Ross

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Mitch Ross, who was Darrell Mansfield's drummer for twenty years. The interview was recorded on March 28, 2019.

May 27, 201933 min

Rob Cassels (March 2019)

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper talks with Rob Cassels, catching up on what Rob has been up to since their previous interview. Also, they discuss at length the recent release of the Rob Cassels Band Classics Anthology.

May 20, 201941 min

Eric Turner

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Eric Turner. Eric was the guitarist for Darrell Mansfield for over thirty years, and has recorded albums on his own as well. The interview was recorded March 27th, 2019.

May 13, 201936 min

Tina Paulson and Darrell Mansfield

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Darrell Mansfield's long time manager, Tina Paulson (with a few words from Darrell as well). This interview was recorded on March 28, 2019 just a few days before Darrell's 69th birthday.

May 06, 201934 min

David Huff (David & The Giants, 2019)

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews David Huff from David and The Giants. The interview was recorded on March 25, 2019. David talks about their first studio release since the mid 1990's - What Are You Waiting For.

Apr 16, 201948 min

Amy Wolter (Fighter)

Amy Wolter, from the band Fighter. Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviewed Amy on March 28, 2019 about her career. They talk about the band Fighter and her solo record, and what she's doing today.

Apr 01, 201931 min
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