16: Are we old yet?
Richard wants some kids to get off his lawn, and the guys discover that neither one of them likes rap. Also, theories are explored as to what motivates a sound man who curates a pre show play list.
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
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15: Is it safe to buy tickets yet?
Tickets are on sale for concerts that COVID has already rescheduled once...Is it safe to pull the trigger on a purchase? Hal and Richard also play a new hard rock game that they concocted...and you can play along.
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 15
14: Live streams, retirements & strained vocal cords
While some older bands like Anvil are preparing to live stream shows, Bruce Kulick believes some of their contemporaries may be force into early retirements. Chris Jericho defends the aging vocal cords of rock icons.
May 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 14
13: Pre Quarantine podcasting
Recorded just as Operation Stay At Home took effect.
Mar 12, 2020•46 min•Ep. 13
12: Farewell tours
Discussing bands that do farewell tours, and if they ever actually stay retired.
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 12
11: Blowing the dust off
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
10: Binge listening
When you turn someone on to a legendary band, where do you start in their discography? Hal and Richard debate and decide.
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 10
9: Metallica's S&M 2, David Lee Roth's Las Vegas residency
Hal attends Metallica's S&M 2 show in San Francisco, & the David Lee Roth announces a Las Vegas residency.
Oct 06, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
8: Holograms
With the Diorites hologram out on tour, other deceased artists will soon be following suit. Hal & Richard discuss the pros & cons, as well as speculate on possible future subjects of the technology.
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 8
7: Ace Von Johnson
Ace Von Johnson of Faster Pussycat & L.A. Guns joins the show to talk rock and roll, as well as pit bull rescue and advocacy. Ace's pit bull Maila makes an appearance as well!
May 22, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 7
6: Don Jamieson
Comedian Don Jamieson talks about opening for Anvil & other metal bands, the relationship between comedians & rock stars, & his time as a host of VH1's "That Metal Show".
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6
5: David Ellefson of Megadeth
David Ellefson of Megadeth talks about his all star band Metal Allegiance & the short tour that they are doing this week through the southwest.
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 5
4: Rock Themed Cruises
Themed cruises are all the rage for a wide variety of rock genres these days, and the guys run down the line ups & pricing of each one to determine the most intriguing bill with the best value.
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 4
3: Greatest replacement band members
Who are the most successful instances of musicians who replaced key members of rock's most well known bands? Who were some of the less well received examples? Hal & Richard have a thorough back & forth on the matter.
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 3
1: Phil Varone, bands that lose money by not reuniting
Skid Row/Saigon Kick former drummer Phil Varone is in studio to talk about his new gig with Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. Hal and Richard make a list of bands who are leaving money on the table by not reuniting with their original members.
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 1
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