Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show

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Episodes

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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

Bakko Plus One - Courtney Cronin Dold

Comedian Courtney Cronin Dold joins Bakko to discuss misogyny in entertainment. The slap. The odds of Vince Neil surviving the Stadium Tour. MIlli Vanilli. Teenage Spank Banks. KISS Jokes. Taylor Hawkins and special Grammy new artist game with a very special podcaster. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jordan Griffin of Them Evils Interview

Jordan Griffin, guitarist and singer of Them Evils returns to the show to discuss their latest single Burner, the bands bass player being in the mix for the next Steel Panther bassist, getting beer from Dave Grohl, guitar gear, the reality of streaming, some grunge love, a tour tease and more. Them Evils Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 2022•46 min•Ep 393•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 268: Taylor Hawkins, Kim Kardashian, Skid Row

Just before the recording of this EP LC & Bakko learned of the passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. This EP is dedicated to him. The guys also discuss Skid Row, yet again, having a new singer, where Kid Rock lands on the "Cool" scale, Ghost and Def Leppard release new music, and somehow pickleball is involved. Enjoy. Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 267: March Badness 2022 Champion

The polls are closed. The votes have been counted. The 2022 March Badness Tournament is over. LC & Bakko present your champion to you... the listener. Thanks for voting. Until next year... Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Bakko Plus One - Brian Davis of Damn Good Movie Memories

Bakko's Plus One this week is Brain Davis, host of the Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast. Bakko and Brian discuss the downside of activities like bowling, karaoke & softball. Bakko pitches a spinoff podcast to Brian. Car stereos. Cassettes. Music being undervalued. Netflix making a lot of bad stuff. Rock bio-pics vs. documentaries. Movie sound tracks and more. Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts for music lovers Damn Good Movie Memories on Apple Podcasts Music: AC/DC - Who Made Who Dio - Hungry For Heaven...

Mar 22, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 266: Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Pam & Tommy series, Nikki vs. Vedder

LC & Bakko discuss the Pam & Tommy series, the Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Nikki Sixx vs. Eddie Vedder, new releases from Scorpions and RHCP, Spotify drama, LC selling Girl Scout Cookies, and more. Music: Tommy Lee - Tired Them Evils - Burner Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer Jesus Chrysler - Rockin' In The Free World Dream Widow - March Of The Insane Guns N Roses - You Ain't The First Cobras & Fire is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, The Podcast Network for Music Lovers. Learn more ab...

Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast

March Badness Round 3 Results Show

We make our way into the March Badness Final Four with a recap of round 3 results and preview of the round 4 matchups. Round 4 voting starts Tuesday 3/15/2022. #MarchBadness Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF) VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Decibel Geek Community | Facebook Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music Lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast

March Badness - Round 2 Results

We make our way into the March Badness Elite 8 with a recap of round 2 results and preview of round 3 matchups. Plus a bracket busted update. Round 3 voting starts Sunday 3/13/2022. #MarchBadness Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF) VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Decibel Geek Community | Facebook Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music Lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

March Badness - Round 1 Results

Bakko & LC Recap the final votes of round one of 2022 March Badness. Round 2 polls open on Sunday, March 6th, Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook group, Decibel Geek Community Facebook group, and the Cobras & Fire Twitter page. Links below.! Vote on all 3 and as often as you can. Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF) VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Decibel Geek Community | Facebook Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Pantheon Podcasts L...

Mar 05, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 265: Monsters of Rock Cruise Recap

LC set sail last month on the Monsters of Rock 5-day cruise featuring Alice Cooper and a cast of thousands…. and Grampa Bakko has a lot of questions. Intro courtesy of Courtney Cronin-Dold Music: Crazy Lixx-Hell Raising Woman Union-Love (I Don't Need It Anymore) Motley Crue - Hooligan's Holiday Lit-My Own Worst Enemy Beasto Blanco-Let's Rip Faster Pussycat-Where There's A Whip Eclipse-Mary Leigh Follow Cobras & Fire (View All Links) Follow Pantheon - The Home of Music Podcasts (Spotify) Learn mo...

Mar 01, 2022•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 264: March Badness 2022 Selection Show

March Badness returns along with Chris & Aaron from Decibel Geek to join LC & Bakko for this year's selection show. 32 horrible albums will be weeded down to a single champion by listener vote and reviewed on a future episode. This year includes a listener pick from each of the hosts. Also, fill out your own bracket, email it to loosebakko@gmail.com for a chance to win a Cobras & Fire T-Shirt. Voting begins on March 1st and ends on March 18th. Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook gr...

Feb 22, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast

Bakko Plus One - Wally Norton CGCM Radio

Bakko's Plus One this week is Wally Norton from the CGCM Podcast and internet radio station. Bakko tries to give Bieber back to Canada. What is the best Van Halen song. Wally owning a cottage in Canada that isn't winterized. Bakko unwittingly starts a fight with Cardi B fans. They get into the Joe Rogan/Spotify/Neil Young kerfuffle. And a Canadian slang game. CFL vs. NFL. Everything from A-Zed. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Featuring ...

Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Remembering Jonny Z with Neil Turbin & Chris Akin

A show dedicated to the impact of Megaforce Records founder Jonny Z. With Chris Akin from the Classic Metal Show and original Anthrax singer Neil Turbin. Jonny Z, was an American music industry executive who was the owner of New Jersey's Rock'n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label Megaforce Records. Zazula's record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey made him a central figure of the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes sent to him through his underground tape-trad...

Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 263: Meat Loaf, Monsters of Rock Cruise, W.A.S.P.

This EP LC refuses to pay it backward. Bakko has a shoplifting dilemma. The Motley Crue/Def Leppard stadium tour seems yet again doomed to be pushed another year away. LC packs for the High Seas of the Monsters of Rock Cruise. WASP returns to their homeland. An ode to Meat Loaf and of course... more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Music: KISS - I Stole Your Love LA Maybe - Sucker Punch Ozzy Osbourne - Steal Away LA Guns - Mr. Roboto Qu...

Feb 01, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Jizzy Pearl Love/Hate, Quiet Riot

Cobras & Fire welcomes Jizzy Pearl to the program. Jizzy talks about his latest book All The Devils, Love/Hate, Quiet Riot, rumors he ran Metal Sludge, the KNAC webcam, Rudy Sarzo returning to Quiet Riot, upcoming tour dates and more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. jizzypearl ALL THE DEVILS - Limited to 385 (signed and numbered by Jizzy) *NEW RE – jizzypearl JPearlTV - YouTube JIZZY PEARL (JIZZO) WAS RAISED ON THE HOLLYWOOD SUNSET STRI...

Jan 28, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 262: Ozzy NFT, Clapton Strikes Back, KISS Publishing

John Madden passed away. LC & Bakko's appearance on Decibel Geek Friday Night Live. Podcasts around the world Best of 2021 shows. Gene Simmons thinks trademarking the $ logo is more profitable than Springsteen selling his publishing for 500M. Clapton's lawyers suck at PR. The latest KISS soundboard series. Alex Skolnick becomes a Hip-Hop legend. Ozzy sells NFT's & more. BONUS: Watch LC & Bakko join Chris & Aaron on Decibel Geek TV and determine the greatest 1992 album during Bracket Brawl!: WATC...

Jan 25, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast

Bakko Plus One - Izzy Presley

Bakko's plus 1 this ep is the host of Metal Edge Magazine's Not Another F'n Podcast, Izzy Presley. A couple of Minnesota boys talking about Minnesota music. We get into Izzy's journey from St. Cloud MN to the city of Angels. His Ace Frehley tribute band Ack! The much maligned Metrodome. Izzy stages a Cheap Trick intervention. MN sports let downs. Packer fans. Favorite bands from Minnesota. The upcoming Monsters of Rock Cruise and so much more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Networ...

Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 261: Wang Out Of Hell

LC & Bakko kick off 2022 in classic fashion. Bakko explains a Facebook post. Ace Frehley goes after Satanist's. Eric Clapton has always been an old man. Motley Crue tries to keep up. Ted Nugent ejaculates & believe it or not... MORE! Music Piston - Mama We're All Crazy Kenny Loggins - I'm Alright Bulletboys - Kissin' Kitty Sheryl Crow - Anything But Down Motley Crue - If I Die Tomorrow Damn Yankees - Coming Of Age Ted - Wango Tango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part Two

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko. Music: Iron Maiden - Wasted Years J Geils Band - Centerfold Misfits - TV Casualty Damn Yankees - High Enough The Cars - Hello Again King Kobra - Knock Em Dead Kingdom Come - Do Ya Like It White Lion - Wait KISS - Down On Your Knees Kings X - Over My Head Q5 - Pull The Trigger Smashed Gladys - Lick It Into Shape Who - Won't Get Fooled Again Hall & Oate...

Jan 04, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part One

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko. Music: Cheap Trick - How Are You? Cold - No One Gin Wigmore - Black Sheep Goldfinger - Here In Your Bedroom Greg Kihn - Jeopardy Oasis - Live Forever Pearl Jam - I Believe In Miracles The Von Bondies - C'mon, C'mon Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time Guns N Roses - Sorry Johnny Lang - Lie To Me Great White - Desert Moon Monster Truck - Things Get Be...

Dec 28, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 260: Top 5 Albums 2021

Is the album a dead art form? Debatable. LC and Bakko discuss and countdown each of their top 5 rock albums of 2021. Details and links to artists' social pages in show notes. Spoilers ahead! Music Featured: Turbonegro: Rock + Roll Machine Tetrarch: Negative Noise The Bronx: Watering the Well Badflower: FUKBOI Trucker Diablo: Tail End of a Hurricane Teenage Wrist: Wasting Time Dead Deads: Hey GirilFriend Blacktop Mojo: Wicked Woman Weezer: Beginning of the End Royal Blood: Oblivion Rob Zombie: Ba...

Dec 21, 2021•57 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast

EP 259: New Rock 2021 - Misses + Blue Balls Albums

Bakko and LC debate new 2021 rock albums that earned a Swing & Miss or Blue Balls rating from one or both of us. Plus, LC briefly recaps Sebastian Bach's "Slave to the Grind" 30th-anniversary concert, Danko Jones rants on Twitter about Monster Truck and Kid Rock, and a review of The Beatle's documentary Get Back. It's a real mishmash and hodgepodge of an ep! Tune in next week for our annual top 5 album show. Artists discussed: LA Guns, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper, Pretty Reckless, Iron Maiden, ...

Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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

Dec 07, 2021•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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...

Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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

Nov 26, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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...

Nov 23, 2021•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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...

Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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 ...

Nov 09, 2021•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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...

Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast

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...

Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast