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A biweekly music podcast spotlighting artists and their impact on the music industry & pop culture.

23/12/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Greg Prato joins Nick to discuss his new book "Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History."

Greg interviewed a lot of famous people, including musicians and radio/TV personalities, which makes this an engaging read. Definitely worth checking out!

You can listen to this episode on your favorite platform, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18406800

20/12/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Kailyn joins Nick to discuss the 2025 concert documentary Depeche Mode: M.

We talk about Kailyn's experience seeing the movie at its world premiere at Tribeca earlier this year, our earliest memories of the band, and share our favorite songs from their iconic catalog.

This is one for the devotees.

This episode is streaming on all platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18346247

12/12/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Traci and Jon join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the one and only Phil Collins.

Various topics are discussed including his time with Genesis, his legendary performances at Live Aid, his iconic songs (including "In the Air Tonight" and "You'll Be In My Heart), and why he deserves a second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

This episode is streaming on all platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18335025

29/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Nick invited Richard back to talk about the 2024 documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko,' now streaming on HBO Max.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18266765

HBO Max John Lennon Yoko Ono

21/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Nick interviewed prolific author Sean Egan on his latest book 'Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years.' We tackled all things Bruce (Born to Run era), and discuss each of the songs on this iconic album.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts & Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18220237

Bruce Springsteen

19/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Part 2 of our induction ceremony recap coverage is now live! Pat, Cliff, Jeff, and Ross join Nick to discuss their experience attending the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18216257

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

14/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

The first of two episodes that Nick interviews friends who attended the 2025 induction ceremony. For Part I, he invited Darren, Jon, Richard, and Traci who share their experiences attending the ceremony and give their takes on everything that went down.

For those wondering...I took these photos!

Part II, with a different set of guests, will be recorded this weekend and will be released in the coming days.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Disney+

05/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Tom returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, songwriter, and arranger Thom Bell, an pivotal figure of Philly Soul in the 70s. Bell worked with several major artists including The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Dionne Warwick, James Ingram, Dusty Springsfield, and Elton John.

Bell will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this week.

Listen to this episode on your favorite streaming service: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18128205

03/11/2025

NEW EPISODE!

I invited Joe, Bay, and Colin back on the show to discuss Alison Ellwood's documentary 'Let the Canary Sing,' which focuses on the life and career of the iconic Cyndi Lauper. We give our takes on the movie and then chat about Lauper's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later in the week (please note - we recorded this two weeks ago, before official announcements were made by the Hall).

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18119269

Paramount+

31/10/2025

NEW EPISODE!

I invited Lisa back on the show to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic new wave band Boy George & Culture Club.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18107802

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

24/10/2025

NEW EPISODE!

The Do**he Caravan returns! Jon, Patrick, and Michael join me to discuss Chris Smith's 2025 Netflix documentary Devo. We give our takes on the movie and finish out by sharing our favorite songs from the legendary American new wave band's catalog.

Find this episode on your favorite streaming platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18070234

17/10/2025

NEW EPISODE!

I invited Mark back on the show to discuss the career and legacy of late, great satirist and singer-songwriter Tom Lehrer (who passed away at age 97 last July). We discussed Lehrer's impact on Cold War America, his career as an academic, his catalog of humorous songs, and finish with a compelling argument of why he should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a musical influence.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/18012935

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