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Growin' Up Rock

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Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head. Sit back, crank it up, and remember why you fell in love with Rock n Roll. Everyone's got a rock n roll story to tell on Growing Up Rock. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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Episodes

Cruise To The Edge Daily Diary

This week, we are sharing a daily diary as we record live from Cruise To The Edge with special guest Kevin Williams from Inobscuria Podcast. Cruise To The Edge is a Progressive Rock cruise that features over 40 bands and artist ranging from progressive rock to jazz fusion. It's not the norm for the Growin' Up Rock Podcast but Sonny won the cruise are dared me to go on it. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience:...

Jun 12, 20222 hr 47 minEp. 258

Jeff Scott Soto And Ronnie Romero Back 2 Back

This week we have Jeff Scott Soto and Ronnie Romero in back 2 back interviews discussing their latest solo album releases. First up we catch up with a returning guest to the show Jeff Scott Soto, as he talks to us about his latest album "Complicated" as well as his thoughts on bands using back tracks during live performances. We also welcome first time guest singer Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Sunstorm, and Serious Black) to the show. Ronnie joins us to discuss his first solo ...

Jun 05, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 257

Creatures Fest - The Recap -Bonus

As a special thanks to all the listeners, we go right to work after this weekend event in Nashville. In Creatures Fest - The Recap, we are ready to share all of our thoughts on what we saw and heard at Creatures Fest. Our recap will be our opinions laced with actual facts on what went down in Nashville. This Creatures Fest Recap will be full of Kiss related stuff, with a side of humor , Music, and possible jail time. Enjoy the ride and remember what happens in Nashville most definitely will not ...

Jun 02, 20222 hr 2 min

Def Leppard Adrenalize Album Review

This week we invite BB from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to dive deep and go track by track into "Adrenalize", the 5th Studio Album release by Def Leppard. Each month in 2022 we will cover a studio album release from the British rockers Def Leppard. Def Leppard is a Top 10 band for Steven and even though that status is built mostly from the first 3 albums in the bands catalog, he agrees there are some gems throughout the bands entire catalog. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Plea...

May 29, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 256

Creatures Fest Preview

This week we get excited about the upcoming Creatures Fest in Nashville, and preview all the events and guest happening May 27th through May 29th. Creatures Fest 2022, happening Memorial Day weekend in Nashville will be a huge party for the Kiss Army, bringing together all living ex-Kiss members Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, & Peter Criss. There will be nightly concerts, vendors, and a host of other activities. Some of the other artist appearing and performing during the weekend...

May 22, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 255

Weather Or Not

It's Spring time, so it's a good time to talk about the weather and some of our favorite deep cut rock songs that feature a title directly related to the weather. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Rev...

May 15, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 254

Thanking The Greats: Desmond Child

In this episode we are focusing on the amazing songwriter Desmond Child. Desmond has written hit songs spanning the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 2000's. In the 80's with bands like Bon Jovi, Kiss, and Aerosmith he was unstoppable. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like ...

May 08, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 253

When Rock Ruled The Charts: (Randy Rhoads Death)

In this When Rock Ruled The Charts series episode, we are taking a look at the rock charts for March 19th, 1982. This is an extremely sad day for rock fans all over the world. This is the day Ozzy Osbourne's brilliant young guitarist Randy Rhoads, was killed in a plane crash. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with ...

May 01, 20221 hr 52 minEp. 252

Def Leppard Hysteria Album Review

This week we invite Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to dive deep and go track by track into “Hysteria” the 4th Studio Album release by Def Leppard. Hysteria is the follow up to the Diamond certified Pyromania and the 2nd album in a row to be Diamond certified cementing the band's legacy as one of the top selling rock artist of all time. Each month in 2022 we will cover a studio album release from the British rockers Def Leppard. Def Leppard is a Top 10 band for Steven and even tho...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 54 minEp. 251

Trivia On The High Seas

In this installment of Wild Hair, it’s time to play Years trivia again… Growin’ Up Rock style. Recorded live during the Monster's Of Rock Cruise trip. In this rocked out version, our special guests are fellow podcasters, and hosts of Podder Than Hell, Steve Wright and BC. Our friend Chris (aka Boo Boo) joins their team. We also have singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Restrayned Tony Musallam and his brother Mark join in on the fun. Let’s escape reality and have fun while trying to keep up wi...

Apr 17, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 250

Crank It Up New Music Spotlight with Girish And The Chronicle

In this extended "Crank It Up New Music Spotlight" we feature an interview with Girish Pradhan from Girish And The Chronicle to talk about the new album "Hail To The Heroes". In addition we discuss and share some new albums released in Q1 - 2022 that we are digging right now. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with ...

Apr 10, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 249

What A Fool Believes

This week, we pay homage to the first day in April, better known as April Fool's day. We share some interesting facts about the tradition and as always some killer music that is related to being a fool. So don't be a fool this week and miss this episode. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinupro...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 248

Def Leppard Pyromania Album Review

This week we invite Brain Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast to do a deep dive and go track by track into Pyromania, the 3rd Studio Album release by Def Leppard. Each month in 2022 we will cover a studio album release from British rockers Def Leppard. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us grow...

Mar 27, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 247

Crank It Up New Music Spotlight With Casandra Carson From Paralandra

In tonight's Crank It Up new music spotlight we share time with Casandra Carson, guitar player and singer for the Missouri rock band Paralandra. Casandra was nice enough to spend time with us and share more about the band and their latest album "Street Magic". WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us grow...

Mar 20, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 246

The Luck Of The Irish

Is the luck of the Irish present and strong within rock n roll? You bet it is, and in this episode we go a little deeper than U2 and Thin Lizzy to look at bands and artist with Irish ties. Happy St. Patrick's Day Week! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and F...

Mar 13, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 245

2022 Monsters Of Rock Cruise Recap (Part One)

We survived the 2022 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. In this recap we invite our travel partners from the Podder Than Hell podcast, to cover the Pre-Party and Days 1 through 3 before going over to their Podcast for part two, and finish off our recap with days 4 and 5. - Part 2 can be heard here : Podder Than Hell Podcast WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places...

Mar 06, 20222 hr 2 minEp. 244

Def Leppard's High n' Dry Album Review

This week we invite Tony Musallam from the Sacramento rock band Restrayned, to dive deep and go track by track into High N' Dry, the 2nd Studio Album release by Def Leppard. Each month in 2022 we will cover a studio album release from the British rockers Def Leppard. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email ...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 38 minEp. 243

Hollywood's Wild Hair - 2s For You In 2022

In this episode of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, Hollywood is going number crazy again. As you may know, Hollywood is a numbers nut. So, this episode concentrates on 2 specific numbers, 2 and 22. What else could we do when releasing an episode on 2-22-22 and on 2s Day no less. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Ema...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 242

The Number Two For You (Teaser)

Be careful what you ask for. Going inside Hollywood's brain for this upcoming episode can be scary. We share what's coming up in the next episode of Hollywood's Wild Hair releasing on 2s Day 2-2-22. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook...

Feb 20, 202212 min

Happy "Anti" Valentine's Day

This week we celebrate Valentine's Day and we wanted to take a left turn and celebrate some of our favorite "Anti" Valentine's Day tunes. Since we know everyone is not in love on Valentine's Day we figured we would do something different and share what we think are some of the best "Anti" Valentine's Day songs, just in case your not celebrating Love. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star ...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 241

2022 Monsters Of Rock Cruise Preview (Part 2)

In this episode we invite our Monsters Of Rock Cruise traveling partners from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to cover the over 40 plus rock bands playing this years 2022 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. We share who we are looking forward to seeing and who we will be willing to miss while on deck getting our sun tans. This is Part 2, and you can find Part 1 over on the Podder Than Hell Podcast WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow o...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 240

Def Leppard's On Through The Night Album Review

This week we invite fellow podcaster Chris Czynszak from the Decibel Geek Podcast to dive deep and go track by track through the debut studio album release "On Through The Night" by Def Leppard. Each month in 2022 we will cover a studio album release from the British rockers Def Leppard. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser C...

Jan 30, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 239

When Rock Ruled The Charts - (Death Of Hair Bands)

In this episode of When Rock Ruled The Charts, we focus on the Death of Hair Bands. We take an in-depth look at January 11th, 1992. The day Nirvana's "Nevermind" hit number one on the Top 200 Album charts. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on F...

Jan 23, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 238

Most Anticipated New Albums For 2022

In This episode we discuss our most anticipated new album releases for 2022 as well as a few from 2021 that we missed in our best of episode. We also share a long format New Music spotlight, when our friend Terry Glaze (Lord Tracy, Pantera) joins us to tell us about his new project Evel Frehley. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Pod...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 237

1982 Album releases with Katie Daryl Of AXS TV

We invite AXS TV host Katie Daryl on to discuss albums released in 1982 celebrating their 40th anniversary, and her upcoming season of Top 10 Revealed for AXS TV in our latest episode. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on ...

Jan 09, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 236

Best Rock Albums Of 2021

As is tradition around this time of year with us here at Growin' Up Rock we are sharing our 10 best rock album releases of 2021. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin’ ...

Jan 02, 20221 hr 33 minEp. 235

Van Halen Albums Ranked

To end our year long series of Van Halen album reviews, the Van Halen albums are getting ranked. We go through all 12 studio albums and share our personal rankings as well as some of the guest and listeners rankings. We hope you enjoy this spirited conversation with our friend Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast who gets his redemption after being wronged by Steven during the series. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to ...

Dec 26, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 234

Van Halen - A Different Kind Of Truth Album Review

We invite our friend Phil Shouse from Accept & The Ace Frehley Band to review the Van Halen album A Different Kind Of Truth. It's the bands 12th and final studio album. This album marks the return on record with Van Halen for singer David Lee Roth after a 25 plus years away from the band. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us ...

Dec 19, 20211 hr 56 minEp. 233

Kiss Kruise Scattergories with Special Guest

In this episode, recorded live from the Kiss Kruise X, We have Tom and Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast, Steve Wright from Podder than Hell Podcast, Tony from Restrayned and Danny (the better half of the Pooni brothers) joining in on a version of Rock Scattergories and boy was it eventful. Enjoy!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free – Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow...

Dec 12, 20211 hr 44 minEp. 232

What's Your Favorite Rock VHS Tapes?

Sonny and Steven take a trip down memory lane, and look at 10 rock VHS tapes they still own today and discuss how important videos like these were back in the late 80s and early 90s before the YouTube revolution ever existed. Want To Help Us Out? It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Connect with us: Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Jo...

Dec 05, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 231
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