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

NEW EPISODE!Tom returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, songwriter, and arranger Thom Bell, ...
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

NEW EPISODE!I invited Joe, Bay, and Colin back on the show to discuss Alison Ellwood's documentary 'Let the Canary Sing,...
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

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NEW EPISODE!I invited Lisa back on the show to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic new wave band Boy George & Cu...
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

NEW EPISODE!The Do**he Caravan returns! Jon, Patrick, and Michael join me to discuss Chris Smith's 2025 Netflix document...
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

NEW EPISODE!I invited Mark back on the show to discuss the career and legacy of late, great satirist and singer-songwrit...
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

NEW EPISODE!I invited author Daniel Bukszpan to discuss his new book Iron Maiden at 50. We also take a deep dive into al...
17/10/2025

NEW EPISODE!

I invited author Daniel Bukszpan to discuss his new book Iron Maiden at 50. We also take a deep dive into all things Maiden and discuss their catalog of classic songs.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17971685

NEW EPISODES!Life's been a little busy lately, so I haven't been able to promote our last 3 episodes. But they are all f...
08/10/2025

NEW EPISODES!

Life's been a little busy lately, so I haven't been able to promote our last 3 episodes. But they are all fantastic and deserve your time and attention.

Check out these episodes:
* The World According to Allee Willis (Movie Talk)
* Fall Out Boy (Artist Spotlight)
* Not Just a Goof (Movie Talk)

All available on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Here are the links to those episodes -

The World According to Allee Willis: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17966299

Fall Out Boy: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17946751

Not Just a Goof: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17966299

Fall Out Boy

NEW EPISODE!Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss the 2025 documentary 'Becoming Led Z...
12/09/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss the 2025 documentary
'Becoming Led Zeppelin.'

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17828836

Robert Plant Jimmy Page Netflix

NEW EPISODE!A very special episode focusing on the legendary 1984 comedy classic ‘This Is Spinal Tap.’We discuss the fil...
09/09/2025

NEW EPISODE!

A very special episode focusing on the legendary 1984 comedy classic ‘This Is Spinal Tap.’

We discuss the film’s creation, our favorite scenes/moments and our thoughts on the sequel’s trailer (it comes out on Friday!).

Listen on your favorite platform -

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17802325

This Is Spinal Tap The Criterion Collection

NEW EPISODE!Helen joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic new wave band UB40. We talk about their form...
05/09/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Helen joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic new wave band UB40. We talk about their formation, their musical influences, their catalog of hit records, and why they should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17793013

NEW EPISODE!Part 2 of our epic two-part installment devoted to Billy Joel: And So It Goes (streaming on HBO Max). We wel...
22/08/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Part 2 of our epic two-part installment devoted to Billy Joel: And So It Goes (streaming on HBO Max).

We welcome back Jack and Michael (Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast) to discuss the rest of the film, Joel's career in the 80s and beyond, and wrap it up with our favorite album tracks from the Piano Man's iconic catalog.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17718466

NEW EPISODE!Nick invited Michael and Jack of Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast to discuss their involvement in the new...
15/08/2025

NEW EPISODE!

Nick invited Michael and Jack of Glass Houses - A Billy Joel Podcast to discuss their involvement in the new HBO-produced documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes." We also talked about the origins of their podcast, their earliest musical memories, concerts they attended, their favorite songs from his catalog, and (of course) the documentary itself!

This episode covers Part I, Joel's life and career to approx. 1980. Our discussion of Part II will be released sometime next week.

This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/episodes/17671547

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