Rod saw U2 at the Sphere and talks about how incredible the venue is and will change the concert experience. It gets dark at 5pm now and we run down our Top 5 favorite songs about darkness. You like Thanksgiving? Who in your family eats dark meat? Listen, subscribe and enjoy. When in New Orleans be sure to visit the Pirates of the Quarter. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Fall is upon us so we run down our top 5 favorite songs about Fall or songs with the word Fall in them. Who’s your favorite artist? Picasso? Dali? We talk a little art for real! Should Uber drivers have to get training or a special license? Get your Boobs Rock merchandise at www.thebuzz.com and visit the Pirates in New Orleans at 607 Dumaine street of www.piratesofthequarter.com .
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Hard to belive but this is our 100th episode! Thank you for supporting the podcast. Rain is finally falling in Houston and New Orleans so we run down our Top 5 Favorite songs about rain. Rod saw the Foo Fighters in Houston and gives an update on the show. Know who Eddie Rabbit is? You will now. You'd think by our 100th episode we'd know what we're doing but Rod's microphone cut off at the end of the episode. Get in on the Boobs Rock Golf Tournament www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans visit t...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Surprisingly there are a lot of songs about food. We run down our top 5 favorites and uncovered some cool songs. Is Rod TV guy now? What? We talk great new songs from bands that have been around a minute. Blink, Sum 41, U2, Green Day. There's a great festival in California with Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N Roses and nobody seems to be talking about it. Seems like a good festival! Volunteer for the Boobs Rock golf tournament and don't miss the Boobs Rock Car show! details at www.thebuzz.com. When in ...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min
In Utero from Nirvana turns 30. 30! We do our top 5 favorite Nirvana songs. Then we run down the 1980s and who was the biggest new band in each year. This is a fun one! And somehow, as it always does we get off track and talk about cocaine, milk, books and much more! Keep up on the Rod Ryan show at www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans be sure to visit the www.piratesofthequarter.com
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 36 min
The MTV awards just happened and we figured it would be a great time to discuss our favorite music videos of all time. Many of us experience football frustration. Our teams don’t always win and there’s always some sort of drama but we still watch. There’s a lot of new music coming from some old school bands that we are excited about. What are your top 5 favorite videos? Leave them in the comments. Be sure to check out www.thebuzz.com for the boobs rock golf tournament and car show. When in New O...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Top 5 favorite Grunge songs? We haven't done this yet? Well we are doing it now. Do you think if Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit was released today it would have the same impact? Jason got a special guitar pick. Get in on the Rod Ryan show golf tournament at www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans be sure to take the Pirate tour. www.piratesofthequarter.com.
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 31 min
There’s a million one hit wonders out there and not all are good. We go through a bunch of them and run down our Top 5 favorites. There’s a great documentary on HBO Max about phone scams that Rod wants you to watch. Jason doesn’t drink so does that make him smarter? Probably not. Where did Faith No More’s goldfish come from? What’s a Flat Top? We got the answers to those questions and much more. Sign up for Rod’s golf tournament in Houston at www.thebuzz.com. When in New Orleans be sure to take ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Rockets are flying into space all the time and India just landed on the moon so we run down our Top 5 favorite space movies. What’s the best meal you’ve ever had? If you could be immortal for a day, what would you do? Is Jane’s Addiction the spark that started the Alternative revolution? Those and other pressing questions are discussed in this exciting episode. Sponsored by the Pirates of the Quarter. A 5 star rated walking tour in New Orleans. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 35 min
It's about time we did our Top 5 favorite INXS songs! We have an update on the no flush situation. Is Beyonce overrated? This week is the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death in 1977. We riff on a bunch of one hit wonders and The Bear is our favorite new show...cousin. Get your Rod Ryan Show Cares tshirt at www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans be sure to see the www.Piratesofthequarter
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Prison movies are the best! We discuss some of our favorites. Is Shawshank the best of all time? We then dive into our Top 5 favorite Hair Band singers. Yeah, this was fun. We talk Red Hot Chili Peppers and the tv show The Bear. You going to listen to this episode cousin? Yes chef. Get your Rod Ryan show gear at www.thebuzz.com and when you visit New Orleans be sure to see the www.piratesofthequarter.com.
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 26 min
James Hetfield is celebrating a birthday! We run down our top 5 favorite Metallica songs. Kevin Smith is also celebrating a birthday and we try to figure out why he didn’t become a bigger director with bigger movies. MTV used to play videos and we talk about the launch of the channel and some of the great videos over the years. We also discuss what is Alternative? Get your Rod Ryan show shirts at www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans take the Pirate tour. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Rod got his truck stolen and then it got worse. Apparently Rod and Jason have dealt with stolen cars a few times. When Jaws came out in 1975 that started the Summer Blockbuster Movie trend. We run down our Top 5 favorites of all time. We dive into some listener comments as well. Check www.thebuzz.com and get a shirt to support Rod Ryan Show cares. When in New Orleans be sure to take the Pirate tour. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 33 min
It’s national Donate Blood week so we thought we’d run down our Top 5 favorite songs about blood or bleeding. Remember John Lennon’s quote about the Beatles being more popular than Jesus? Well other rockstars have said some pretty silly stuff over the years. What were the top Alternative rock songs from June of 1995? We have the list and you’ll be surprised at how many great songs are on it! What is an appropriate age to show you kids certain movies? When should they see Wizard of Oz? What age s...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min
We've finally done it! Top 5 favorite Iron Maiden songs! We try to avoid talking about Van Halen, Kiss and the Foo Fighters but we fail miserably. There's a million cover songs out there and not all of them are good. We run down a few. Did you see the Goonies when it came out in the theater? Did it have an impact on you. Hey, we figured out why metal music became associated with the Devil. Help out the Rod Ryan show cares charity by buying a very cool t-shirt or other items at www.thebuzz.com An...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 45 min
It’s Lenny Kravitz's birthday so we dive into our top 5 favorite Lenny songs. Rod tells a story about helping Lenny get a hit on the radio! Pricilla Presley is also celebrating a birthday so the discussion turns to who is the most famous rock star wife? We also discuss grilling etiquette. Get your Rod Ryan show t-shirt now and help buy some back packs! Check out www.thebuzz.com and when in New Orleans be sure to check out the Pirate tour. www.piratesofthequarter.com
May 25, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Tom Hanks has a ton of great movies so we have a hard time picking our Top 5 favorites. Foo Fighters released another new song and we of course try to figure out who the new drummer will be. Could you win a fight against a bear sized duck? Should you ever get a name of someone you're dating tattoo'd on you? We're all over the road in this episode. When in New Orleans visit the Pirates! www.piratesofthequarter.com
May 18, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Moms rock and we run down our top 5 favorite songs about mothers. AI or Artificial Intelligence is taking off and will probably start being used in radio in the near future. Wait, if they use AI then...they don't need us?! We have a new hero and he's the No Way guy. Want to advertise on this podcast? Sure you do! Hit us on our DMs on socials or on our youtube channel. When you visit New Orleans be sure to see the Pirates of the Quarter. www.piratesofthequarter.com
May 11, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Aerosmith announced their final tour and we run down our Top 5 favorite songs. Do they deserve the bio pic treatment? Ghosts, do you belive in them? Vampires? Uh, yeah we get into that. Best places to hang out in New Orleans? We know. Don't forget there's a video version on our YouTube channel. Be sure to see the Pirates when in New Orleans. www.Piratesofthequarter.com
May 04, 2023•1 hr 23 min
April 20th is celebrated by weed aficionados everywhere so these two non-weed smokers discuss weed. Then they go through their Top 5 favorite songs about smoking weed. Would you rather be a bird or a fish? Yes there's a quiz that really takes some interesting turns. Rod remembers being pissed off by a band years ago and should people be allowed to be billionaires? Sponsored by the Pirates of the Quarter walking tour in New Orleans. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Aaron Lewis of Staind turns 50! Jason led Aaron Lewis on a bit of a wild ride. We also run down our top 5 favorite Staind songs. What posters did you have on your walls as a kid? Girls? bands? Who was your favorite? The famous Wonder Woman poster was used as motivation by Rod. He was on an important mission. Podcast brought to you by the Pirates of the Quarter walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans. www.Piratesofthequarter.com
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 28 min
TWO Top 5 lists in one episode?! We do our Top 5 favorite songs from 1981 and you'll never guess why! Then we dive into the top 5 favorite Quentin Tarantino movie characters of all time. Do you agree with our lists or have more to add? Let us know. When you visit New Orleans be sure to take the Pirate tour! www.Piratesofthequarter.com
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min
John and Mary are the most popular names mentioned in song titles. So we run down our Top 5 favorite songs with names in the titles. Why can't certain bands break through on the radio? We try to explain. Going to Disney and NOT bringing your kid? Sounds crazy. Watch on our youtube channel and be sure to take the Pirate Tour in New Orleans. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 36 min
It's the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. We've never mentioned Pink Floyd on this podcast. You'll find out why as we go through our Top 5 Floyd songs. We play the Would You Rather game and it gets some interesting results. How do you pronounce Crayon? Are you on Mushrooms? So many things to discuss in this episode. You can always watch on our youtube channel. When you go to New Orleans be sure to take the Pirate tour. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Mardi Gras 2023 was awesome. Rod and Jason got to hang out and ride in a parade. We’ve all watched a bunch of HBO series over the years but what are your Top 5 favorites? We run down ours. Guns N Roses continue to tour but where’s the new music? Hyenas are brutal killers but when they down an animal what part to they eat first? Wow we cover a lot in episode 78. Be sure to see the video version on our YouTube channel. When in New Orleans be sure to take the Pirate tour! www.piratesofthequarter.co...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Rod and Jason ride in a Mardi Gras parade. What's it like to throw beads to thousands of people for hours? We dive into the process and yes it involves booze. 1997 was an incredible year for music so we run down our Top 5 favorites. You get any on Valentines Day? Looks like not everyone is. We have the research. Download, listen or watch on our youtube channel. When in New Orleans be sure to see the www.Piratesofthequarter.com.
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 51 min
We celebrate the birth of the great writer and director John Hughes. We run down our top 5 movies of his. Then we dive into how many bugs you eat in a year. Yeah, there's science in this episode sort of. Linkin Park are back with an unheard song that's new to everyone. We talk about it and other new music potential. Don't forget the video version on our youtube channel. When in New Orleans be sure to visit the www.piratesofthequarter.com.
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for 2023. Is everyone on the list deserving? Who will make it in? We compared the to alternative rock songs from 1993, 1998 and 2003. Which ones are the favorites? Lisa Marie Presley would have been 55. Is it hard to have famous parents? We dive into our top 5 favorite kids of celebrities. Stick around for Rod's final thought, it's DEEP! Discover the Pirate history of New Orleans from www.piratesofthequarter.com
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 41 min
There's been a lot of cool cars in TV shows over the years. What are your favorite? Batmobile? General Lee? Kitt? We run down our top 5 favorites. What happens when a good band makes a bad song? We run down a list of Rocks most hates songs. There are some bad ones here! Download, listen or watch on our youtube channel. Thanks to the www.piratesofthequarter.com for sponsoring this mess. Check out their merch and take the tour when in New Orleans....
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Starting off a great 2023 discussing our top 5 favorite Grunge albums! What are your favs? The Foo Fighters have announced some tour dates and they are back! Who's going to be their drummer? We certainly have our guesses. How old are some of your clothes that are still in rotation in your wardrobe? 5 years? 10 years? Oh boy we can beat that! Download and listen or watch on our youtube channel. Be sure to vistit the Pirates when in New Orleans. www.piratesofthequarter.com
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min