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The Hard Rock Lunch Box

From the mind (and iPod) of one DJ Pearlman (from the band, REVEL 9) comes HARD ROCK (and MORE!) from all over the place with a couple of surprises thrown in. Based just outside of New York City, DJ talks about life in a hard rock band, in a hard rock family, with hard rock friends and how to get through each and every day, in the funniest ways possible! Join the chat when the BOX appears live, Thursdays at Noon (Eastern) on 99wnrr.com/ and HardRockLunchBox.com
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Episodes

Immerse Yourself in Nature | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 579 [11/21/2024]

This week, DJ believes a change of scenery is good for your mental health. Also on today’s show: the media is the enemy, Gaetz ethics report, unchecked corporations, calling Hulu, a new Sum 41 favorite, Does It Box? and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #immerseyourself #nature #walking #hiking #trails #preserves #changeofscene...

Nov 24, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 11Ep. 579

The Second Bowl of Pasta | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 578 [11/14/2024]

This week, DJ feels good after hitting one million Spotify streams. Also on today’s show: running on caffeine and adrenaline, BMI means nothing, googling how to change your vote, fascinated by Saliva, The Onion buys Infowars, Twitter’s new terms and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #secondbowl #pasta #pastabowl #onemillionstre...

Nov 17, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 11Ep. 578

Lacking Bandwidth | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 577 [11/07/2024]

This week, DJ reads Politico’s nine things… nine is a lot. Also on today’s show: forgetful when overwhelmed, separating water fountains in the 70s, no new music, a decade of A Life Exceptional and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #bandwidth #politico #neutral #news #article #president #trump #nineisalot #wutang #tomsegura #bal...

Nov 10, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 11Ep. 577

This Is Halloween | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 576 [10/31/2024]

This week, DJ explains the importance of government interference. Also on today’s show: glorious cheeseburgers, the HRLB Oath, the importance of supporting creativity, “Another Mistake (Live)” release, appreciating what music is for someone, diving into Bloodywood and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #thisishalloween #hallowee...

Nov 03, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 11Ep. 576

Trying to Unplug Your Life | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 575 [10/24/2024]

This week, DJ isn’t loading the Columbus truck. Also on today’s show: uber draining meetings, intellectual divide, managing Domino’s pizza, Andy’s new… secret? Project, Q’s Indian submission and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #unplug #reset #restore #vacation #columbus #truck #loading #unloading #meetings #intellectualdivide...

Oct 27, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 11Ep. 575

Smoke, Mirrors, and Orange Paint | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 574 [10/17/2024]

This week, DJ isn’t hunting Yogi and Boo Boo in Jellystone Park. Also on today’s show: armed militia in North Carolina, the three Kamala Harris interviews, explaining tariffs, the voice of Revel 9, capturing “Another Mistake”, deconstructed Beartooth and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #smokeandmirrors #smoke #mirrors #orange...

Oct 20, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 11Ep. 574

FEMA’s False Rumors | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 573 [10/10/2024]

This week, DJ wants to clear up right wing misinformation. Also on today’s show: selective memory, supply and demand, the best Revel 9 intro, Beartooth’s songwriting, adding your own flair to a cover song and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #fema #hurricanemilton #rumors #falserumors #misinformation #rightwing #maga #trump #s...

Oct 13, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 11Ep. 573

That’s Not Water | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 572 [10/03/2024]

This week, DJ wonders how a serial killer picks his victim. Also on today’s show: it’s October 3rd, Tony’s thimble, presidential immunity, tomorrow night’s show, 23rd hour idea, DJ’s Medical Minute and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #notwater #water #hydrate #whiskey #jameson #serialkiller #serialkillers #victim #victims #it...

Oct 06, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 11Ep. 572

The First Three Hours | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 571 [09/26/2024]

This week, DJ doesn’t understand the existence of undecided voters. Also on today’s show: the vast meaning of IT, the Windows taskbar, capturing live energy, a bill to change the supreme court, musical melodies, $10 million from Egypt and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #threehours #startofday #undecided #undecidedbvoter #dem...

Sep 29, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 11Ep. 571

Meaningless Conversations | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 570 [09/19/2024]

This week, DJ shares the letter of the 111 Republicans endorsing Vice President Harris. Also on today’s show: wallpaper changing ghost, teamsters decline to endorse, signs of fascism, rockstars with eyeliner, clickbait articles, adding guitar lines and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #meaninglessconversations #meaningless #co...

Sep 22, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 11Ep. 570

Childless Cat Lady | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 569 [09/12/2024]

This week, DJ tries to get his prescription filled at CVS. Also on today’s show: one hell of a morning, superpower to attract negativity, the lying pharmacist, band shirts on stage, the vocals of the next batch of Revel 9 songs, Linkin’ Park’s new singer and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #childlesscatlady #taylorswift #kama...

Sep 15, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 11Ep. 569

Do the Work | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 568 [09/05/2024]

This week, DJ discusses finding the beauty in everyday spaces. Also on today’s show: the song chopping block, walking with ticks and mosquitoes, no memo for Kaz, the weight struggle is real, saying how you treat people vs how you actually do and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #weight #weightloss #depression #hardwork #songwr...

Sep 08, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 11Ep. 568

Sharing in Hindsight | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 567 [08/29/2024]

This week, DJ discusses the Arlington Cemetery incident. Also on today’s show: the beeping tire sensor, throwing liberals under the bus, unplugging for mental health, Stand Atlantic’s new direction, the song of the summer, Inside’s music video and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9 ! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #pressop #beeping #tiresensor #carproblems #li...

Aug 31, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 11Ep. 567

The Flappy Band-Aid | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 566 [08/22/2024]

This week, DJ uses the word “sucky.” Also on today’s show: inheriting your chiropractor, Health Minute with DJ and the Box, new local music submissions, a drunken Noodle, not paying a bill, from musician to songwriter and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #flappy #bandaid #walking #steps #pulledmuscle #calf #legday #inherit #ch...

Aug 25, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 11Ep. 566

F Minus Minus Minus | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 565 [08/15/2024]

This week, DJ works on vocals for the new Revel 9 songs. Also on today’s show: wealth of experience, trauma bonds, hitting the button, offending submissions and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #armless #arms #mannequin #mannequins #shopping #vocals #production #newsong #wealthofexperience #experience #trauma #traumabonds #but...

Aug 18, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 11Ep. 565

The Actual DeLorean | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 564 [08/08/2024]

This week, DJ knows his chiropractor could kill him from the rear. Also on today’s show: peer support, popping falsetto, secondary locations, naming songs with parenthesis, best use of Instagram, adding to the playlist again and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9 ! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #delorean #backtothefuture #doc #martymcfly #chiropractor #attack...

Aug 10, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 11Ep. 564

DJ's Antitrust Paradox | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 563 [08/01/2024]

This week, DJ swings at Amazon. Again. Also on today’s show: actually a live radio show, predicting the future, non non-compete agreements, the loss of starbucks mobile ordering, pickles for a dollar and MORE! Video Highlight: @More Perfect Union We Found Corporate America’s Biggest Enemy This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #amazon #sa...

Aug 04, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 11Ep. 563

Audio Illusions | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 562 [07/25/2024]

This week, DJ is at the bottom of an overpass. Also on today’s show: pulling songs out of the closet, the 100 bpm alley, broken windows policy, cocaine sharks, Florida fiscal flaws, Spotify playlists and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #audio #illusion #illusions #cleaningoutmycloset #songs #closet #100 #bpm #100bpm #thealley...

Jul 27, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 10Ep. 562

Riding the Wave | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 561 [07/18/2024]

This week, DJ does girl push-ups. Also on today’s show: running through horse trails, the Craving Strange livestream recap, YouTube and TikTok comments, absence creates fondness, the not new new song and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #ridethewave #wave #girlpushups #pushups #workout #running #horsetrails #cravingstange #liv...

Jul 21, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 10Ep. 561

Rock Bottom is the Ticket | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 560 [07/11/2024]

This week, DJ reflects on his week of respite from The Box. Also on today’s show: severe haircuts, the complete HRLB Spotify playlist, brutal social media comments, being the passenger in charge of the radio, medleys, sounding like ADTR and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #rockbottom #spongebob #ticket #change #timeforchange ...

Jul 14, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 10Ep. 560

Alex Morgan Gets Left Out | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 559 [06/27/2024]

This week, DJ is focusing on his appearance. Also on today’s show: two warehouses with zero success rate, life with a home studio, dead would look better, continuing to improve as a songwriter, the “Who’s Tony?” movement, this week’s “Do They Box?” and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #alexmorgan #uswnt #selfconfidence #selfim...

Jun 30, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 10Ep. 559

It's Because Amazon Sucks | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 558 [06/20/2024]

This week, DJ just wants his package delivered. Also on today’s show: doing shows on the longest and hottest day, where are the democrats, migrant job fairs, getting ready for the show, the McDonalds Meal Deal and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #backtoyourroots #amazon #prime #felon #34felonies #solstice #migrants #walmart #...

Jun 23, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 10Ep. 558

Back to Your Roots | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 557 [06/13/2024]

This week, DJ’s resources are tapped dealing with the everyday. Also on today’s show: the lack of safe spaces, the Kaz riff, no one wants Tony at an unplugged, dancing with crack, double the “Blue,” debut of Q’s Musical Moment, the demand of Jelly Roll and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #backtoyourroots #roots #resources #ta...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 10Ep. 557

Life at a Simmer | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 556 [06/06/2024]

This week, DJ has nothing prepared. Also on today’s show: The struggle out in the world, what "it" was and why his mom had enough of it, petulant children, coffee with the GOAT, Ed Sheeran's perfect song and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #stress #anxiety #depression #politics #trump #lockherup #biden #antidepresants #life #...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 10Ep. 556

Time to Leave NY? | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 555 [05/30/2024]

This week, DJ can’t Cookie Monster his way through. Also on today’s show: getting out of your own way, money CAN fix it, correcting people when they’re wrong, you cut me deep Shrek, trying new Spotify playlists and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #newyork #ny #costofliving #expensive #cookiemonster #getoutoftheway #money #99p...

Jun 01, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 10Ep. 555

Why Not? | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 554 [05/23/2024]

This week, DJ explains the importance of playing new material in front of your core fans. Also on today’s show: battling IT systems, many un-expectations, guitar “bad” habits, non-stop work emergencies, new Spotify music finds and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #whynot #why #newmusic #newmaterial #fanbase #corefans #battle #...

May 28, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 10Ep. 554

Face Your Problem Head On | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 553 [05/16/2024]

This week, DJ explains caffeine doesn’t give you energy… it gives you a stress response. Also on today’s show: the war between right and wrong, 90-minute sleep cycles, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, millennial loyalty, do it because you love it, the burrito crisis and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #faceyourproblem #face...

May 18, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 10Ep. 553

Ween The Feen | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 552 [05/09/2024]

This week, DJ isn’t asking you to live without pizza. Also on today’s show: appreciating D’Addario, stress responses, shrinkflation, realm of delirium, honoring Steve Albini and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #weenthefeen #caffeine #hickorychickory #mudwtr #pizza #gluten #glutenfree #daddario #stress #stressresponse #fightor...

May 12, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 10Ep. 552

Advanced Moron Confidence | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 551 [05/02/2024]

This week, DJ has your divestment right here. Also on today’s show: How not to protest, being pushed to the center, f*** Chick-Fil-A, vocal performance vs. pitch, the value of Spotify playlists and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #pimple #dumbledore #gandalf #finkle #einhorn #buckeys #fairness #dayofshow #inside #meanpeople #...

May 04, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 10Ep. 551

A Humble Thank You | The Hard Rock Lunch Box Ep. 550 [04/25/2024]

This week, DJ needs a mental break. Also on today’s show: Fred Flintstone slides, cooking the books, chasing the dragon, what is Kaz even for?, the advantages of city shows, candy from babies not money from dummies and MORE! This ain’t your mom’s lunch box. #onthebox Be social with DJ and Revel 9! #youtuber #revel9 #hardrocklunchbox #thetoptwenty #todaysrant #99wnrr #streamingradio #radiohost #advice #culture #lifestyle #humble #thankyou #gratitude #mentalbreak #mentalhealth #fredflintstone #wil...

Apr 27, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 10Ep. 550
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