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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

When Rock Ruled The Charts: 2-4-2000

In this episode of “When Rock Ruled The Charts” we take a close look at 2-4-2000, exactly 24 years ago. Get it.. 2-4-24. We will rewind the clocks exactly 24 years and look at the Billboard 200 album charts to see what was happening musically during the time. 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 Spotify Connect with us Email ...

Feb 04, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 344

Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Mr. Big 1-23-24 Atlanta)

For This Friday Quick Fix we had the opportunity to go see Mr. Big in concert and we are going to share a quick review covering the entire evening's activities. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You w...

Feb 02, 202419 min

Album Review Series: Night Ranger "Dawn Patrol"

This week we invited Josh and Brent from Fans In Motion Podcast (An All Night Ranger Podcast) to go track by track through the debut Studio Album release “Dawn Patrol” by Night Ranger. Each month in 2024 we will cover a studio album release from Bay Area rockers Night Ranger. If you think this band is only about “Sister Christian”, you would be missing out on some great rocking music. Check out our reviews all year long. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one ...

Jan 28, 20242 hrEp. 343

Friday Quick Fix: The Battle Of Song Titles (I Want You)

In this FQF, Hollywood brings you the battle of song titles, where he will share several different songs with the same exact song title and give you his favorite. today is "I Want You". The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want...

Jan 26, 202414 min

The 250 List: Volume 5

This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In volume 5 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the 80s and early 90s. About The 250 List:The 250 List is an article written and published in November 2021 by Bobby Caughron from XS-Rock Website containing 250 hard rock and metal bands from the 80s and early 90s that fell short of setting the world on fire, but still had albums worth checking out. With each episode volume we do, Sonny and ...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 342

Friday Quick Fix: Try This (Kiss - "Lonestar")

In this FQF, Sonny takes a trip to the land of "What If" and ask you to "Try This" playlist of Kiss songs he thinks would have been great as a Paul Stanley solo record. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with yo...

Jan 19, 202414 min

The Dirty Dozen: Terrible Album Closers

In this Dirty Dozen Series episode, we share a 12-pack of terrible album closers. We look specifically at albums we love, but because of these terrible songs that close out the albums, they did not quite end up as desert island records for us. 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 Spotify Connect with us Email us growinuprock@...

Jan 14, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 341

Friday Quick Fix: Try This (The Outfield Deep Dive)

In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny is asking you to "Try This" as he does a deep dive into the band The Outfield. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every ...

Jan 12, 202415 min

The Best Of 2023

We start 2024 off right by putting a ribbon on 2023 and sharing our “Best Of” episode. As in previous years, 2023 has seen the release of many new rock albums, some good and some not so much. We share the ones we liked the most in our personal top 10 “Best Of 2023”. 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 Spotify Connect with us...

Jan 07, 20242 hr 13 minEp. 340

Friday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Jean Beauvior - "Bare To Bones")

For this Friday Quick Fix Sonny shines a spotlight on an underrated album from Jean Beauvior called "Bare To The Bones". The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length epis...

Jan 05, 202414 min

2023 Album Review Series Rankings

For the final episode of the year, we cover all 12 albums we reviewed this year and rank them from our least favorite to our favorite. We share the people that helped us review the records and a few stories from behind this years series. 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 Spotify Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail....

Dec 31, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 339

Friday Quick Fix: This Day In Rock (New Years Eve)

For This episode of "This Day In Rock", we take a look at New Years Eve. Why? Because Sonny has issues that he keeps in check by doing episodes just like this. Take a listen and you will see exactly what we are talking about. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just abou...

Dec 29, 202315 min

Celebrating 40 Years Of Fastway's Debut Album

This week we invite fellow Pantheon Podcaster Jon Verno from Metal Mayhem Podcast to go track by track through the first Studio Album release by Fastway. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great. As always we will invite a special guest to tag along and break up the disagreements that Sonny and I will no doubt have. We will also get ...

Dec 24, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 338

Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Kiss Night In Vegas)

For This Friday Quick Fix Sonny had the opportunity to go see Kiss Night In Vegas in concert on one of his many trips to Las Vegas and he is going to share a quick review covering the entire evening's activities. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we...

Dec 22, 202319 min

The Best Of Game Shows (Cruise Edition)

On a recent family cruise vacation, Steven, Sonny, and Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell podcast decided to take some time on a Sea Day and record a "best of" game shows episode. We took many of the game shows we have played on the Podcast over the years and combined them into 1 single game. 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: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Pod...

Dec 17, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 337

Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Toby Mac & Zach Williams)

For This Friday Quick Fix Sonny had the opportunity to go see Toby Mac And Zach Williams in concert and he is going to share a quick review covering the entire evening's activities. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to ...

Dec 15, 202318 min

The Wedding Singer Soundtrack Crossover

In this crossover episode, we invite Brain Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories, to help us create a Soundtrack for the Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore comedy The Wedding Singer. Set in the 80s, this 1998 movie is filled with great 80s music. Sonny and Steven then head over to Brian's podcast Damn Good Movie Memories to discuss the movie in depth. 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 Revi...

Dec 10, 202358 minEp. 336

Friday Quick Fix: Album Review (The Rolling Stones "Hackney Diamonds")

Today for your Friday Quick Fix, I'm going to get into the new one from the Rolling Stones, "Hackney Diamonds" I'll go through some info on the album and the track listing and then give you some of my thoughts. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we f...

Dec 08, 202315 min

Thanking The Greats: Billy Sheehan

This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest Bass Players in rock music Billy Sheehan. Throughout his career Billy Sheehan has been called the Eddie Van Halen of bass guitar. Billy has played with many great musicians and bands most notably David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Winery Dogs, and Sons Of Apollo. About The Thanking The Greats Series: In the “Thanking The Greats Series” we will explore and discuss an individual Artist, Producer, Song Writer, Manager, or just ...

Dec 03, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 335

Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss)

For This Friday Quick Fix we had the opportunity to go see Mammoth WVH with special guest Nita Strauss in concert and we are going to share a quick review covering the entire evening's activities. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaini...

Dec 01, 202321 min

Celebrating 40 Years Of Billy Idol "Rebel Yell"

This week we invite Brian Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories to go track by track through "Rebel Yell" the 2nd Studio Album release by Billy Idol. 2023 Album Review Series: Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great. As always we will invite a special guest to tag along and break up the disagreements that Sonny and I will no doubt hav...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 334

Friday Quick Fix: Try This (Butcher Babies Deep Dive)

In this Friday Quick Fix, Hollywood ask you to "Try This", a series of songs from the Butcher Babies. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as...

Nov 24, 202315 min

Top 20 Songs Used In Movies

We share and discuss the 20 most frequently used songs in movies. In a article from FAR OUT MAGAZINE 2023 , the article was based on data published by a website called TUNEFIND. We cover the 20 movie songs along with some of the movies that featured them. 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 Spotify Connect with us Email us g...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 333

Friday Quick Fix: The Battle Of Song Titles (Runaway)

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual Please Consider Supporting The Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: (You can support th...

Nov 17, 202317 min

The Metallica Report's Steffan Chirazi And Renee Richardson

This week we are joined by The Metallica Report's Steffan Chirazi and Renee Richardson to talk about their history and their relationship within the world of Metallica. We also get into the Metallica Report Podcast, The "All Within My Hands" Foundation, along with "So What" Magazine and other topics centered around the world of Metallica. 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 on...

Nov 12, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 332

Friday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Marvelous 3 - Atlanta)

Today for the Friday Quick Fix, I'm sharing my concert review for the sold out Marvelous 3 reunion show here in Atlanta on 10/28/23. It was show 2 of a 3 night stand. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you....

Nov 10, 202320 min

Metallica Top 5 Songs

This week we get the listeners involved as Sonny and Steven pick their top 5 Metallica songs. We share how are top 5 songs fall in line with the tops 5 Metallica songs the listeners are picking. 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 Spotify Connect with us Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form Like and Follow Us on Face...

Nov 05, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 331

Friday Quick Fix: Classic Album Battle (HEAT - Address The Nation Vs. Tearing Down The Wall)

This week in a classic album battle, we pit the Swedes against the Swedes when we look at the first two HEAT albums to feature Erik Grönwall. "Address The Nation" and "Tearing Down The Wall". The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about anything we find entertaining an...

Nov 03, 202315 min

Triumph "Never Surrender" Celebrates 40 Years

This week we invite John Adams And Bob Bender from 2 Dudes Talk Money And Music Podcast to go track by track through "Never Surrender" the 6th Studio Album release by Canadian rockers Triumph. Each month in 2023 we will cover a studio album release celebrating its 40th anniversary. We will go outside the hard rock and metal box at times during this series and visit albums we just think are great. As always we will invite a special guest to tag along and break up the disagreements that Sonny and ...

Oct 29, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 330

Friday Quick Fix: Yea, But Does My Wife Like It? (Extreme - Other Side Of The Rainbow)

In this episode of the FQF, I share a new song from Extreme, called "Other Side Of The Rainbow". I'll get her reaction and opinions regarding the song and ultimately as her to give us her Verdict. Does she like it or not? The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist, and generally just about an...

Oct 27, 202316 min
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