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Middle Name Hercules

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, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 14

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, 20211 hr 30 minSeason 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, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 11

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, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 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, 202043 minSeason 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, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The One, The Only, The Sweet

This week we discuss our favorite bubblegum pop turned glam rock turned hard rock band: The Sweet! Note: Mick Tucker DID NOT murder his wife. Meagan is just very in to true crime at the moment.

Nov 10, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Like a Lead Balloon: Led Zeppelin

Meagan takes over as host in this weeks episode centered on the wild ride that was Led Zeppelin's career. Find a playlist with some of Meagan's favorite Zeppelin Tracks on Youtube.

Nov 03, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Spooky Little Spector Pt 2: The Death of Lana Clarkson

This week we put the final nail in the coffin of our Phil Spector coverage as we bring you our first true-crime episode on the death of actress Lana Clarkson in Spector's Alhambra mansion.

Oct 27, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Spooky Little Spector Pt 1: Where's Ronnie?

Today we're talking about legendary (and infamous) record producer Phil Spector and examine his life with Ronnie, leader of the Ronnettes.

Oct 20, 20201 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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