Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews Podcast

08/01/2026

Talking Heads' official music video for "And She Was," one of the most popular tracks from the album we discuss on this week's episode, "Little Creatures." Check it out on your favorite podcast platform!

Watch the HD remastered official music video for Talking Heads - "And She Was" from the album 'Little Creatures' (1985)Director: Jim Blashfield🔔 Subscribe t...

05/01/2026

We start of 2026 with a bang as the R4 crew convenes to discuss the divisive 1985 album from Talking Heads, "Little Creatures!" It's a battle to the finish you won't want to miss!

The crew kicks off the new year by discussing the 1985 release Little Creatures by Talking Heads.  Nerd On!Talking Heads live at Montreux Jazz Festival (1982)https://youtu.be/ldwpwrW6tno?list=RDldwpwrW6tno*Could not find footage from this alb...

29/12/2025

Check out the featured artist on this week's episode, Larkin Poe, performing a song from the record we discussed, "Bloom!"

Watch the full Session concert on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqFpab3epwE"Easy Love, Pt. 1" is on Larkin Poe's album ...

29/12/2025

The R4 Podcast wants to give you free stuff just for listening! We've got a vinyl copy of Larkin Poe's album "Bloom," the subject of this week's episode, and we want to give it to one lucky listener!

It's really easy to enter to win:
- Head on over to Apple Podcasts
- Give us a five star review with a written review
- Take a screenshot of it all
- Post it to Facebook with tagged
- You'll be entered to win the vinyl!

We will select a winner at random on 12/31 and post a follow up right here on our page!

Thank you for your support!

29/12/2025

The R4 page is about to rev back up, so stay tuned to be in on all the fun!

29/12/2025

For the last episode of 2025, JD and Shawn are joined by guests Michael Jones and Justin Conn to discuss the most-selected album from our Best of 2025 survey, Larkin Poe's "Bloom!" Check it out!

Also, stay tuned for an opportunity to win a copy of "Bloom" on vinyl, just for listening!

The R4 crew finishes 2025 by discussing the R4 album of the year as selected by the audience - Bloom by sister duo Larkin Poe.  Rock On!Larkin Poe - Live @ the Vic in Chicago - 5/17/25https://youtu.be/l8BA_ZdelJgTheme music by The Steepwater ...

14/04/2025

We had an INCREDIBLE time at Nashville Rocknpod Expo 2025 this weekend!

03/03/2025

Ep. 354: The crew welcomes back R4 legend Rockin Mike Cortis to discuss the 1985 debut record from Megadeth, Killing is My Business...And Business is Good! Rock On!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/16722300-episode-354-megadeth-killing-is-my-business-and-business-is-good

Theme song Trance from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them .

Come see us at Rock N Pod in Nashville April 12th!

23/12/2024

Ep. 343 - Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release "Happiness Bastards" from The Black Crowes . You knew it was bound to happen with this crew and their ! Rock On!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/16285023

23/12/2024

Ep. 342 - We continue our breakdowns of the top records of 2024 as Hillman and JD discuss "Be Right Here" from Blackberry Smoke. Rock On!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/16243889

04/12/2024

Will be recording this one soon with a very special guest! Would love your participation in the poll.  where does this album rank for you on the all-time list? 

02/12/2024

Ep. 341 (The Best of 2024 Series) - Our reviews of the listener selected top 5 albums of 2024 begins with Hillman, JD, returning guest Jimbo, and first time guest and journalist Justin Conn discussing "Passage Du Desir" from Johnny Blue Skies (AKA ). Rock On!

Check out Justin's music discussion substack here: talljc.substack.com