Middle Name Hercules

Hannah and Meagan•middlenamehercules.buzzsprout.com

THE Rock and Roll Fan Theory Podcast. From two kids who've spent too much time imagining how one-off conversations between band members must have gone. Tune in every week for new tales of how the bands you might have heard of from the 60's, 70's and 80's made it big and came back down to earth.

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Episodes

Johnny Mercer and a Brief History of Time in Savannah, GA

Join us as we take a deep dive into the life of Johnny Mercer...'s hometown, Savannah, GA. Mercer wrote the lyrics to approximately 1,500 songs in his lifetime and went on to found Capitol Records.

Jan 26, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 14

See Roger Daltrey, Feel Roger Daltrey: A Tommy Watch-Along

Hannah and Meagan screen one of their favorite movies, Tommy (1975). Join us on this somewhat shallow dive into the Who's magic rock opera.

Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 55 min

The Final Queen Episode: Freddie Mercury

A look at the life and voice of one of rock's greatest front men, Freddie Mercury. PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded in late Dec. 2020. References to the Zanzibar Revolution of 1964 were not made in connection or comparison to the January 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.

Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Queen Banjolele- The Brian May episode (pt. 3 of 4)

The third installment of our Queen special features Meagan's highlight of Dr. Brian May and a special (and reluctant) guest in the form of Hannah's little baby brother, Banjo.

Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Mullets and Cars: The Roger Taylor Story (Queen Pt.2)

Meagan is on a journey of Roger Taylor discovery this week. Hannah is along for the ride.

Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Queen Pt. 1: Disco Deacy

It's the most wonderful time of year, so we are discussing each member of the most wonderful band, Queen, individually. First up is quiet man of the group, John Richard Deacon born August 19, 1951.

Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Is there anybody out there? Pink Floyd's "The Wall"

Hannah geeks out about Pink Floyd's "The Wall." Meagan tries. This episode sees a change in format as the team works to catch up on recording after quarantine. Listen or watch along as Middle Name Hercules screens the 1982 film of the same name.

Dec 08, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Banned in America: The Kinks!

Meagan discusses the legend that almost was the Kinks in this episode on the life and times of a British Invasion band that was forced to retreat at the most critical time in their career.

Dec 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Heathcliff! It's me, Kate Bush, I've come home...

Meagan is once again unenthused as Hannah geeks out about the career of another slightly off-beat artist, Kate Bush.

Nov 24, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Piano Man: 80% Billy Joel

In this exciting episode, Meagan discusses the career of legendary piano man, Billy Joel, while being led on frequent tangents by Hannah. Eventually she confronts her co-host about an issue that's been needling at the back of her mind for nearly five years.

Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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