Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show

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Cobras & Fire is a comedy / rock talk show with absurd discussions about music, news, and life. Join your irreverent hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon as we make fun of what we love. We feature a mix of classic artists and bands on the rise. Rock's not dead. It's hiding. And you found it. In addition to our regular show, our interview episodes include members of Judas Priest, KISS, Anthrax, Motley Crue, and more. Our sidecast “Whatever, Nevermind” counts down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Episodes feature a special guest host from the Podcast Community and interviews with the artists, producers, and record label execs involved with the albums.

Episodes

EP 209: Donnie Vie Interview- Is Enuff Z' Nuff?

Former Enuff Z' Nuff singer Donnie Vie is back. He has a new band and a new record coming out this summer to talk about. He's also gets very real about the music business and his relationship with his former band mates. In fact there is very little about his life he doesn't at least touch on in this wide ranging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 2020•2 hr 45 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 208: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)

In part two of 1996 the Greatest Year In Rock, LC and Bakko tell you where they were at the time. They also discover they may have started a new club. The T2L'ers. You also find out what type of hair Bakko rocked, LC is a lip sync'er, the top TV shows and movies and a shout out to the iconic dog spokesman Spuds Mackenzie. Plus 10 songs from the year that was 1996. #Cobra2020 Songs Featured: Local H - High Fiving MF (intro) Metallica - Ain't My Bitch The Weezer - Good Life Alice in Chains - Down ...

Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast

Chipotle Challenge

Random bonus. Bakko was joined by Gene Vogel and Andy Schaal for what may be the first ever Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 207: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)

EP 207: 1996 – The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1) – Hindsight is 20/20, so do a complete 360 and come back with us to 1996 with an overview of music and pop culture. Any questions? Ask Jeeves. Music featured: KISS - Coming Home Veruca Salt - Shimmer Marilyn Manson - Tourniquet Soundgarden- Burden in my Hand Sublime - Date Rape Gravity Kills - Guilty Social Distortion- Don’t Drag Me Down Republica - Ready to Go STP - Lady Picture Show Motörhead- I Don’t Believe a Word ZZ Top - She’s Just Killing ...

Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast

Spotified - A Cobras & Fire Expose'

A special EMERGENCY episode of Cobras & Fire. We break down the recent Spotify podcast purge. #Cobra2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 2020•37 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 205: Bot Wars - Episode One

This week we talk about the glut of concert tours that were announced recently. Album Anniversary Tours. Monetizing the podcast by opening a Cobras & Fire Wedding Planning company. Expanding the Murphy Bed concept to other household furniture. But it all climaxes with some industry ticket talk. Ticketmaster and LiveNation claiming concert tickets are too cheap. Motley Crue bragging about selling a bunch of tickets to Stub Hub. The Black Keys telling us how ticket sales can lead to a number one r...

Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 204: Craig Strikes Back-A KISS Discussion

In Episode 204 Craig Smith from Pods & Sods joins the program. Bakko cracks the door open on some light hearted KISS discussion and before you can say Strutter they are going deep on all sorts KISSterical discussion. Not for the easily offended. Music: Prince - I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Jesus Chrysler - Harder KISS - Rock Bottom Medley - Hide Your Heart KISS - Charisma KISS - Journey of 1,000 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 203: David Lee Roth, Ozzy Death Hoax, Neil Peart, Chipotle Challenge

Are you ready for the Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge? In this episode LC and Bakko get into all of the details involved in that plus the recent news that David Lee Roth will be opening for KISS on the next leg of the End Of The Road Tour, Ozzy's death hoax, Gene Simmons' odd breakfast tradition and a tribute to one of the greatest drummers and lyricists rock has ever seen, Neil Peart. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: David Lee Roth - California Girls Bad Religion - Age of Unreason Tuk Smith & T...

Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 202: George Lynch & Doug Aldrich Interviews

Guitarists George Lynch and Doug Aldrich join the program to discuss their latest efforts - Dirty Shirley (Lynch) & Revolution Saints (Aldrich) both out January 24th on FRONTIERS Records. About George Lynch: George Lynch is considered to be one of the most influential and famous 1980s metal guitarists best known for Dokken and Lynch Mob. He has had a slew of projects including, most recently, KXM, Sweet & Lynch, and now - Dirty Shirley. With Dirty Shirley, Lynch is paired with Dino Jelusic, lead...

Jan 14, 2020•2 hr 31 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 201: Cobra 2020 - RIP Pawl Stanley, BulletBoys, Neck Tattoos

In the first Episode of 2020, LC and Bakko share a couple Holiday party stories, share their thoughts on neck tattoos, bid farewell to their dear friend Pawl Stanley, discuss the Bulletboys reunion, go deep into James Kottak's (Who?) Twitter account and breakdown the logistics of a Vinnie Vincent boxset on Vinyl. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: BulletBoys - Kissin' Kitty Five Finger Death Punch - Wash It All Away Firehouse - All She Wrote Kid Rock - Low Life Kingdom Come - Shout It Out Volbeat -...

Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 2

Happy New year from Cobras & Fire. LC and Bakko return next week with a brand new show for 2020. So whether you're getting ready for a night on the town or just need a break from College Football, we give you part 2 of our 2019 best of the Cobras & Fire Podcast. We discuss the Geoff Tate wine tour, Bieber vs. Tom Cruise, Courtney Love mansplaining for Tommy Lee, the Vinnie Vincent Fame Wagon, strengthening your marriage through podcasting and more. Interview excerpts appear in this order: Geoff ...

Dec 31, 2019•2 hr 14 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 1

As LC and Bakko break for the holidays maybe you could use a break from your own festivities as we look back at the year that was 2019. The Year Of The Cobra. In part one we welcome new character Mankini, new ideas for KISS VIP packages, the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Grammys and more. Plus parts of the best interviews of the year. They appear in this order. Ron Keel, Danko Jones, Michael Wilton, Rikki Rachtman and Michael Sweet. #YearOfTheCobra KISS - Radioactive Quiet Riot - Bang Your Head ...

Dec 24, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 200: Merry Christmas & 200th Ep Celebration

It's Christmas people! It's also our 200th Episode. From the very beginning we have made fun of what we love. This week we make fun of what we love the most. Ourselves. All sorts of guests pop up through this episode as we talk about why MUSIC matters to us so much. Between the ball busting we pay our respects to our friends and peers and of course, we open your presents. Sincerely. Thanks to anyone who has ever taken the time to listen. We mention many of you by name. If you are one of those we...

Dec 17, 2019•2 hr 35 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 199: Top 5 Albums of 2019

Ep 199: Bakko and LC countdown the definitive list of top 5 albums of 2019 after opening the ep discussing the recent drunk Kid Rock vs. Oprah. Spoiler Alert! STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY HEARD THE EP. The following is each of our top albums we discuss and feature to use as your reference for a shopping list. Also... BUY A COBRA $10 T-Shirt! 50% off Christmas sale! https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ (Intro track: New Roses - Can't Stop Rock N Roll) Photo Credit: Pete La...

Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 198: Caffeinated - Van Halen Drama, New Ozzy

This week LC and Bakko get up at the break of dawn to discuss Ozzy’s 2 new songs, new drama out of the Van Halen camp, King Diamond’s visit to the Twin Cities, and the Bango Tango reunion nobody asked for. Plus they respond to recent comments made by one of the hosts of the Blame Your Brother Podcast questioning their street cred. This Ep was sponsored by coffee. #YearOfTheCobra BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl Store Link: https://amzn.to/2trNH88 Faster Pussycat - Where There’s a Whip Backyard Babies - S...

Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast

Interview With Chad Nicefield From Wilson

Wilson lead singer Chad Nicefield returns to the show to talk about Wilson calling it day. They catch up on all sorts of stuff that has happened since the 2018 release of their album Tasty Nasty leading up to what will be their final show Dec. 28 at the Crofoot complex in Pontiac. All sorts of Fuckery. http://houseoffuckery.com/ After almost a decade long of global fuckery, Wilson has done the opposite of what every other band seems to do—they stopped taking shit so seriously! In the process of ...

Nov 29, 2019•1 hr•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 197: Motley Crue Reunion, Bring Out Your Dead

This week LC and Bakko talk about Sebastian Bach having more travel issues. The recent rash of Cobra Stamp Approved Bands calling it a day. Motley Crue not understanding how contracts work and LC and Bakko have competing rants. Plus LC's son has both of the hosts pondering what constitutes finger food. Once again this weeks show art is provided by Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl ...

Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 196: What About Bob? A KISS Odyssey

This week LC and Bakko breakdown all the happenings in the KISS Universe. KISS playing a private concert for Sharks. Kruise-Fest. The KISS Kruise. Bruce Kulick playing 80's medleys. Paul doing a Q&A with children in his KISS jammies. And of course the recent meltdown courtesy of Grammy award winning Bob Kulick. Show art courtesy of Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Audio clips of the Bob Kulick interview ...

Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 195: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 2020

Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast is back to discuss this years nominees for induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Along with LC and Bakko they give their thoughts on who will and won't make it this year. #YearOfTheCobra #RNRHOF $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Nominees Pat Benatar Dave Matthews Band Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Judas Priest Kraftwerk MC5 Motörhead Nine Inch Nails The No...

Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 194: Ice-T A National Treasure - The Full Iceberg (Rap, Body Count, Film)

“I happen to like Rock & Roll and feel sorry for anyone who only listens to one form of music.” Ice-T is a national treasure and has always had a rock n’ rebel attitude, sampling War Pigs on the first track of his debut rap album to forming the hardcore punk/metal band Body Count influenced by Suicidal Tendencies and Black Sabbath. On this Ep, we give you the full Iceberg, not just the tip. Ice-T started a new genre as the OG of gangsta rap, collaborated with Slayer and Motörhead, on the lineup ...

Nov 05, 2019•2 hr 47 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep 193: 3 Hits From Hell - Marilyn Mason - Mechanical Animals

Marilyn Manson. The LAST Shock Rocker. Bakko, LC, and Gene return to bust balls and complete the "3 Hits From Hell" trilogy covering Manson's 1998 album Mechanical Animals which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. This album had a major shift from the "Antichrist Superstar" sound with a glam rock approach and a new "androgynous alien" image. Manson moved from Satan, to something ever scarier - DRUGS. We break down the cultural significance, controversy, and impact that Manson had during his reig...

Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast

Interview EP: Rachel Bolan of Skid Row

We got a surprise for you tonight! We got Skid Row song writer, bassist and all around good guy on for an interview. We talk about his career, punk rock and his recent induction into the RockGodz Hall Of Fame. We promise. This is fun. The RockGodz Hall of Fame is an event that brings recognition to the musicians who built the legacy of rock music, honoring incredible artists and their work. Rock and roll legends will honor their own during a celebration of music with passion and talent at its co...

Oct 26, 2019•44 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 192: 3 Hits From Hell - Danzig II Lucifuge

Next up in the 3 Hits From Hell series is the 1990 Danzig record Danzig II Lucifuge. Joining LC and Bakko once again is Gene Vogel. The three of them trade thoughts and barbs as they make their way through this truly creepy record. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10 T-shirts, BeerMe + more - https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast

3 Hits From Hell: Bonus Tom Morris Interview

A little bonus 3 Hits From Hell coverage. A brief interview with the producer of Iced Earth's record Burnt Offerings. Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10 T-shirts, BeerMe + more - https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2019•17 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 191: 3 Hits From Hell - Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings

Happy Halloween Squishes!! This week we have part one of a three part Halloween extravaganva we're calling Three Hits From Hell. We have special guest, from the Deciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Over the next three weeks we will be featuring a selection from each of the hosts that they feel embodies the spirit of Halloween. Honors go to the guest and Gene selected the 1995 Iced Earth album "Burnt Offerings". Enjoy! #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10 T-sh...

Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 190: Dee Snider vs. The Super Bowl

Have you ever wondered what the Chinese call marbles? Of course not. This week we have unsubstantiated speculation regarding the listening room of Pods & Sods host Craig Smith. Whether or not Silica Pads taste better than Tide Pods. The proper age for huffing. Tommy Lee finds a new Instagram filter. Dee Snider butt-hurt over J-Lo's butt performing at the Super Bowl. And a little more. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ F...

Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast

Interview EP : Michael Sweet

Listener favorite Michael Sweet is back for a record 4th time to discuss his solo album TEN. Out Oct 11th on RatPak records. If you've enjoyed Michael's appearance on the show prior. You will love this. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 2019•40 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast

Greg Troyan of Lipstick Generation

Greg Troyan from Lipstick Generation joins the program to discuss his bands new single, their cover of the Eric Carr song "Eyes Of Love" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2019•48 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 188: Death HasbRow - Sebastian Bach, Tommy Lee

This week LC and Bakko break down the future of Death Row records now that they are owned by Hasbro Toys, Sebastian Bach enters the Cobra Hall of Fame as he gets banned from Uber, Tommy Lee gets kicked out of Emeril's restaurant, Loose ponders what beer best pairs with a Goat's umbilical cord, Grim Reaper being the opposite of a show you can't miss. Speaking of things you don't to miss, in this ep Bakko is back with another one of his mash-ups for you. And believe it or not... MORE! #YearOfTheCo...

Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast

Cobra B.C. (Before Cobra) Marq Torien Bulletboys 2015

LC and Bakko have done some interviews outside of Cobras & Fire in the past. We'd like to offer these outside interactions as an occasional bonus. First up, Bakko chats with Bulletboys singer Marq Torien. #YearOFTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2019•56 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast