Best of 2 Pick 0
A compilation of our 2 Pick 0 sidecast, a show where 2 people select 1 band and feature 0 songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episodes
Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show
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 258: Pam & Tommy & LC & Bakko
This Ep LC & Bakko get into making small talk at work. The current state of roadside assistance. The Question Of The Week. Fathers & Sons. A lot of 90's music talk. Proud American Kid Rock looks to Canada for help on a new song. The upcoming Pam & Tommy mini-series and a bunch of other shit. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Music: Hellbot - America Son Sammy Hagar - Loud Def Leppard - Let It Go Donnas - Dancing With Myself Creed - Torn S...
Black Friday 2021 - Bonus Cobra
LC & Bakko are here to help you on the worst, I mean, biggest shopping day of the year. They share their own Black Friday experiences while also offering some tips to avoid standing in line too long. Enjoy. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bakko Plus One - Craig Smith
This week, Bakko's plus one is Craig Smith from the Pods & Sods Network. Craig & Bakko talk about the Pearl Jam Home & Away exhibit. Craigs new digs. Beer Pong. Some of the latest KISS merch. Audiophiles & more. Much of the music is from a 3 day weekend in 2009 where Bakko & former Jesus Chrysler drummer Shaggz locked themselves in the studio with 3 cases of Budweiser. Coming out with the resulting covers. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed...
EP 257: Bakko's Seattle Trip, KISS Kruise X, Ace's Olfactory Senses
This week LC & Bakko get into resetting clocks for Daylight Savings. Netflix's Midnight Mass + Squid Game. Dressing up for Halloween at work. Old man issues. Bakko's recent trip to Seattle. Airline boarding policies. The Question of the Week. Ace Frehley thinks something stinks. KISS Kruise X and more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Music: Mick Jagger - God Gave Me Everything I Want Limp Bizkit - Out Of Style Alice In Chains - Don't Fo...
Bakko Plus One - David Brewington
Bakko's Plus One this week is Dave Brewington from the Blame Your Brother Podcast. They talk horror movies. Dressing up for Halloween as an adult. What if digital never made it's way into music. Bakko, a 50 year old man, tries to convert Dave, a 44 year old man, into a WASP fan. And a Mount Rushmore of the worst 90's bands you don't want to miss. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. bybpod.com Featuring the music of W.A.S.P. The Flame Blind ...
EP 256: DLR Retires, Vince Falls & Ellefson's DNA
This week LC & Bakko look back at the mammoth Friday the 13th Episode. We review Llamageddon and Beetlejuice. Bakko names a recipe after Rockin' Ron. David Lee Roth retires. Vince Neil takes a spill. Doc McGhee says Sebastián Bach is dumb. And David Ellefson needs to hire Cobras & Fire to handle his PR. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Music: John Diva & The Rockets of Love - Voodoo, Sex & Vampires LA Guns - Get Along David Lee Roth - Se...
Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is the sixth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise and the last one to feature Tommy Jarvis as the protagonist. Continuing on from the events of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, the plot follows Tommy after he accidentally resurrects mass murderer Jason Voorhees while attempting to destroy his body to ensure he will not return. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Pantheon Podcasts Learn more abou...
Halloween Ep Teaser, Concert Adventure, Mitch Malloy Cameo
It's a Cobra Mini-Ep! Bakko & LC tease next week's epic Halloween ep, Bakko gets a birthday message from Mitch Malloy, and LC goes on a charity event/concert adventure. Plus He-Man. All in 29 minutes. Intro Music: Radkey - Basement Outro Music: Local H - Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) Facts courtesy of Skeletor. Learn more about TACT Denver. "Teaching the Autism Community Trades. We build, encourage, empower, educate, and employ." TACT Website: https://www.buildwithtact.org Learn more about your ad...
Bakko Plus One - Ken Mills
In this ep of Plus 1 Bakko welcomes the Podfather Ken Mills to the program. They discuss catch phrases. Cool logos. Disney killing creativity. The official podcaster uniform. KISS vs. The Ramones. Kids destroying pop culture collectibles. It all concludes with Bakko & Ken trying to squash Bakko's beef with Ken. PodKISSt/THE KISS ROOM! Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Pantheon Podcasts Music from: Drowning Pool - Step Up Foo Fighters - DO...
EP 255: Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot
In this EP, LC gives an update on the move. The question of the week answers are read. Ace Frehley's setlist is broken down. Bruce Kulick gets some love from Rolling Stone that Bakko finds suspicious. And Machine Gun Kelly takes a shot at Slipknot at Riot Fest. Click the link below to donate to James West's Go Fund Me to help with his medical costs. Fundraiser by Cheri Smith : Help JR Recover Fund!! (gofundme.com) Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically ...
Bakko + 1 Josh Toomey-Metallica Black Album
Host of the Talk Toomey Podcast, Josh Toomey, joins Bakko this week to discuss his recent interview with Jason Newsted, a Dave Ellefson update and a bunch of talk about the 30th anniversary of Metallica's Black Album. Music HU - Through The Never Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain Daughtry - What I want Limp Bizkit - Faith Metallica - Enter Sandman Stone Sour - Creeping Death Talk Toomey Archives - Knotfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Woodstock 99: Tom Gigliotti of the Shout It Out Loudcast
Bonus coverage of our Woodstock 99 EP, We have Tom Gigliotti from the Shout It Out Loudcast was at Woodstock 99. He joins Bakko to add some first person color to the story. And some shit to a McDonalds Parking Lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 254: Woodstock 99
In this episode Bakko shares his recent trip to Wisconsin to see the Ron Keel Band at a Chili Feed that featured no chili. LC making a move. They both make their Super Bowl picks. The first crack at the Question of the Week. Then a look back at the disaster that was Woodstock 99 courtesy of the recent HBO documentary. We also take pause to remember some people we lost in the rock n roll and podcast world. Including fellow Decibel Geek colleague, Rockin' Ron Runyon. There is a GoFundMe link below...
EP 253: Kristi Enigl-Host Of Hard Rock Sonic Signals
Bakko is joined by the host of Pluto Radio's Hard Rock Sonic Signals, Kristi Enigl. Bakko & Kristi talk about her time at KROQ. Discovery being lost for convenience. The return of vinyl. The future of the industry. How to support bands in a streaming era. Legacy acts selling off their catalog. And of course, new bands to check out. Enjoy. Music: Bad Touch - 99% Crown Lands - White Buffalo The Metal Byrds - Spitfire Pete Black Smoke Trigger - Undertow Jesus Chrysler - Love Is A Lie Kristi on Twit...
EP 252: KISS vs. David Lee Roth, Nirvana Baby, Mitch Malloy
This week Bakko has some big news. LC & Bakko discuss backing into parking spots. KISS doing meet & greets behind a sneeze guard. Gene Simmons insulting David Lee Roth and then offering what he thinks is an apology. Paul Stanley gets Covid. The Nirvana baby sues Nirvana. And Mitch Malloy (who?) is tapping into his self identity as a member of Van Halen. On a different note. A fellow member of Decibel Geek, Ron Runyon, is battling stage 4 cancer. As predictable, medical bills are piling up. If yo...
EP 251: The Aaron Lewis Vaccinated Pickle Game
Rested & relieved, LC & Bakko get back to basics this week. There is a correction to a past ep. Ordering Taco Bell with an app. Needing proof of vaccination to get into concerts. Bakko gets turned down by Rolling Stone magazine. Dave Mustaine erases David Ellefson. The art of the selfie. Aaron Lewis gets hammered on stage and LC gives Bakko a taste of his own game show medicine. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. pantheonpodcasts.com Music...
Ron Keel - Live At Rock N Pod 2021
Recorded live in Nashville Tennessee, the Metal Cowboy Ron Keel joins the program for a once-in-a-lifetime event for Cobras & Fire. This one will make you smile. #ROCKNPOD From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “South X South Dakota” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s 35-year career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal scre...
EP 250: Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage
LC & Bakko are back in Nashville for the 4th Annual Rock N Pod Convention. They recap the Friday night Pre-Party. Talk to RNP guests like comedian Craig Gass. Ace Frehley & Gene Simmons' backing band The Talisman. Virtuoso bassist Billy Sheehan and a surprise fellow podcaster guest. Plus a post-event wrap-up warmer than your favorite comforter. Every year it gets bigger. Was this one better? Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. pantheonpodca...
Nirvana - Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg
The No.1 record on the greatest grunge album list, Nirvana Nevermind, turns 30. And as a very special bonus ep Bakko talks with music industry titan and Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg. Danny shares some stories of his background in the music industry, working with Led Zeppelin, how he ended up managing Nirvana. Thoughts on who Kurt was vs. the public perception. Courtney Love driving a divide with people working for the band. Expectations for Nevermind upon release. That record opening doors for...
Suns Out Mics Out Episode 7: Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball
It's the season one finale Suns Out Mics Out, with very special guest Randy Engebritson. Randy was the bass player in FLIPP and Hairball and played just about every other instrument with many other bands. He and Bakko talk about his time with both of those bands as well as the bands Useless, Planet Melvin, Dead Cowboys and more. Music of the 80's. Met Center concerts. Being a Viking fan. Leather pants. Woodstock 99. Edgefest. Bill Aucoin. DIY stage effects. Art Alexakis. And enough KISS talk to ...
Suns Out Mics Out Episode 6 - Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler
In this episode of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by the original Jesus Chrysler bass player Knuckles. Along with the standard summer talk, Bakko & Knuckles share some of the road stories from their years in God's Favorite Band. A very candid and stripped down conversation of two old friends laughing at themselves. And of course they jam at the end. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. http://pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad...
EP 249: Live Music Is Back! Concert Recaps
It's been over a month but the boys are back! This ep digs deep into Russian hackers, billionaires racing to space, Ace Frehley's VIP package, Bakko and LC taking in live music at a Hairball show, and Freedom Fest (Warrant, Slaughter, Pearcy "Voice of RATT", BulletBoys, KIX). Plus White Claw Bingo, Bros being Bros, the Devil's Lettuce, and so much in this episode. RIP: Johnny Solinger, Jeff LaBar, Gary Corbett Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obse...
EP 248: AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro
Aaron Camaro of Decibel Geek joins Loose Cannon for the premiere ep of AC/LC to bust balls and laugh uncontrollably while discussing their love of Local H and showcasing their favorite tracks. . Mission Statement: Encouraging our listeners to dig into Local H’s catalog for some hard rock gems and see them live! A 2 piece rock band from Zion, IL, Local H is most known for the late 90’s single “Copacetic” (Bound for the Floor), a song that, in our opinion, does not properly represent their sound o...
Suns Out Mics Out Episode 5 - Matt Porter of the KISS Room
From the KISS Room, Matt Porter joins Bakko for this episode of Suns Out Mics Out. And when you have the host of the KISS Room on, you know there is gonna be some KISS talk. They discuss the Tokyo Soundboard release. Matt's KISS Collection. The A&E KISS Documentary. Favorite KISS summer memories. Some grill tips from Matt. And of the Who Said It game. Enjoy. THE KISS ROOM - THE KISS ROOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Whiteman of KIX Interview - Bonus EP
Cobras & Fire is pumped to welcome back KIX frontman Steve Whiteman to the show. Steve;s first ever solo album "You're Welcome" is out July 2nd. Bakko and Steve talk about that as well as: Freedom Fest M3 The Decade That Rocked Livestream Event Waiting 40 years to release a solo record Hitting the pool when it's 100 degrees And SOOOO much more. Enjoy! KIX | MIDNITE DYNAMITE: RE-LIT / Re-Release out digitally 11/20/2020 (kixband.com) We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about yo...
EP 247: Cobra Geek Podcrash - Chris Czynszak
Decibel Geek's Chris Czynszak joins Bakko for the first of a two part series Podcrash. Bakko & Chris get into long hair and Covid beards. Vinnie Vincent. Wolfgang Van Halen being a bit of a brat. Shopping for vinyl at Wal Mart. CC not being soundbite worthy. Guitars and some Rock N Pod talk. Home - Decibel Geek nashvillerocknpodexpo.com All music this ep feature guests attending Rock N Pod 2021. Keel - Electric Love TNT - Downhill Racer Bakko - Vinnie May (Not Show Up) Winger - Down In Cognito B...
Suns Out Mics Out Episode 4 - Bud Burgy
On Episode 4 of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by multi media artist and star of SIP.TV, Bud Burgy. Bud and Bakko talk about starting their own KISS Podcast, weathermen being human garbage, watching sports with normal people, a special listener call in. Bud shares a summer cocktail recipe. The "Who Said It? Ted Nugent or..." game and more. Plus a drunken jam session. (5) SIP TV | Facebook SIP*TV - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP 246: Ellefson out of Megadeth, Vince Neil out of Shape
This EP LC and Bakko talk about their nomination as Best Music Podcast from Quite The Thing Media. LC struggling to book guests for his sidecast 2 Pick Zero. Bakko bitches about someone giving him BBQ tips. Sarah Marshall is a horrible person. Dax Shepard's podcast becoming a Spotify exclusive. Megadeth fires David Ellefson. Vince Neil somehow underwhelming low expectations. And with things starting to open up they look back on the ramifications the pandemic had on the music industry. Plus some ...
Suns Out Mics Out Episode 3 - Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey
Host of the Talk Toomey podcast, Josh Toomey joins the show. Bakko & Josh talk about their favorite summertime music. How make a basic burger delicious. They breakdown the NFL schedule of the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings. And Toomey takes his turn in the “Who Said It? Ted Nugent Or…” game. And of course more. Twitch.tv/knotfestofficial Talktoomeypod.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices