A-Sides
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA-SIDES PODCAST celebrates the ROCK album! Topics range from discussions about classic releases, reissues, new albums, our favorite bands, and even record stores. Drop the needle on new episodes every other Monday!
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Episodes
Episode 33 - Corey Rozzoni
June 25, 2020 13:37 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBCorey "Rizzo" Rozzoni (Lights of Marfa) took some time to chat about recent music from Lights of Marfa and also shared many stories from the road. They dove into his background in the Midwest, influences from Alice in Chains to Def Leppard, and what is possibly the ultimate trolling tale in the pre-internet days. You can find Lights of Marfa's music and more on their website here, or find them on music streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. Big thanks to Rizzo for being a guest an...
Episode 32 - Michael Saint-Leon
June 22, 2020 05:11 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOn Episode 32, Andy chatted with the "master"-mind behind the albums of The Great Affairs, Michael Saint-Leon. He not only explains his unusual nickname (Street Lion) but also shares his background from listening to The Beatles, to joining a rock band, and then finally making the transition to recording and engineering. He owns and operates The Switchyard Studio in Tennessee, which you can find here, while he moonlights in his band, Thunder Bunny. Thanks to Michael for chatting and thanks to...
Episode 31 - Alex Dezen
June 18, 2020 14:50 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBAlex Dezen (Broken Baby, The Damnwells) joins Brent for a chat all about Alex's many projects. They even get into Cheap Trick, Queen, Ryan Adams, and other musicians, which set Alex on his path to song-writing and performing. You can keep up with Alex and Broken Baby on their website, and check out Alex's newest compilation on Bandcamp, titled Compilation For Change. Thanks for listening!
Episode 30 - A Salute To Megadeth
June 15, 2020 16:26 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBThis episode has been brewing for some time, so what better way to celebrate the 30th episode than talking about Megadeth while drinking Megadeth-inspired brews. Brent and Andy share their favorite albums and songs from the band, while also discussing what didn't make the cut, Andy also questions if he's reached his peak, a new musical side project is formed, and how does Tiny Tim fit into all of this?! Podcasting is our business ...and business is good, so follow us on Facebook, Instagram, ...
Episode 29 - Kenny Wright
June 07, 2020 11:40 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBAndy goes rogue again, this time for a chat with Kenny Wright of The Great Affairs. In this hour-long conversation, we dive into his background as he transitioned from guitar to drums, his previous bands and musical influences, and Kenny explains how he acquired a couple unique items in his KISS collection. You can find Kenny's work with The Great Affairs on all music streaming services, on their Reverb page, or follow them on Facebook.
Episode 28 - Lady Gaga And Beyond
June 01, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBThis episode discusses the career of Lady Gaga, from her debut, The Fame, to her latest album, Chromatica. We touch on the A Star Is Born collaboration with Bradley Cooper, while also going into tangents ranging from the recent passing of Bob Kulick, the awkardness of meet & greets, and Andy's attempts to sound 'hip' using current slang terms. Grab a cold one and join us for the latest episode of A-Sides. You can also follow us on Instagram @asidespodcast and find us on Facebook.
Episode 27 - Shane Tassart
May 22, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBThis episode features special guest Shane Tassart, the voice of Best of Seven, Wicked Jester, The Hot Summers, and many more. Shane takes us on a nostalgic trip back to his youth in Central Illinois, shares how he transitioned from behind the drumkit into being a frontman, and where he fits in the KISStory of "The Hottest Band In The World." Hopefully one day soon Shane will be seen on a stage near you with his Journey tribute, Wheel In The Sky, which you can follow here. Thanks to Shane for...
Episode 26 - The Americana Episode
May 18, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBRecapping albums from May 2020, including American Aquarium, Butch Walker, and Jason Isbell's Reunions, Brent and Andy have a reunion of their own. Possibly fueled by too much caffeine, not only do they touch on the albums, but other topics are Taylor Swift's ABC Special, guitar tones, coffee beer, just how judgemental Andy really is, and how many times they've seen Jason Isbell in concert. Grab your beverage of choice and enjoy this new episode of A-Sides. Thanks for listening!
Episode 25 - Denny Smith
May 09, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBFollowing up on conversations about record collecting and the creation of vinyl, I wanted to chat with Denny Smith, of Co-Op Records in Central Illinois. Denny takes a trip down memory lane and shares some stories from behind-the-counter, covering everything from 'midnight releases' to 'in-store appearances.' We even touch on the state of collecting and the decline of brick and mortar record shops. Thank you Denny for taking the time to chat with me. You can find Denny's music on Facebook as...
Episode 24 - Daniel Dekay
May 02, 2020 08:29 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBEpisode 24 features special guest, Daniel Dekay, host of Banger TV and guitarist for Exciter and Diemonds. Grab a cold one and hear some stories from him about his love for KISS and Megadeth, find out who controls the stereo in the tour van, and what he's been up to recently. You can find Daniel on all forms of social media, @daniel_dekay; watch him on BangerTV; and stay up-to-date with his band Exciter here.
Episode 23 - April Album Recap
April 27, 2020 01:49 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBBrent and Andy return to recap the month that was April 2020. This episode dives into new music from Soul Asylum, The Strokes, Incubus, Fiona Apple, and Danzig's Elvis cover album, while they also determine if Last Action Hero has one of the best rock n roll-centered movie soundtracks. Thanks for coming back for another round of A-Sides. You can find us and follow us on Instagram @asidespodcast and like us on Facebook here.
Episode 22 - Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records
April 19, 2020 14:28 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBAfter diving into the hobby of collecting records, it seemed like a natural step forward to look at the overall design and production of what goes into making a vinyl record. Joining the show straight from "Detroit Rock City" is Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records. Not only do we dive into the sweet origins of Bellyache Records, we ponder the probability of having Record Store Day in 2020, and discuss how Alice Cooper set the bar for creatively conveying the theme of an album. Take a look at t...
Episode 21 - Tony Higbee
April 12, 2020 00:53 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJoining the show this week for a special interview is Nashville native and guitar great, Tony Higbee. He currently plays with Tom Keifer, Damon Johnson, and leads the band- The East Side Gamblers. We chat his Illinois roots, his extensive record collection, and new music on the horizon. You can find The East Side Gamblers' recent EP, The Big Machine, here or stream them on your favorite app. You can keep up with their schedule and activities on Facebook. Thanks for listening!
Episode 20 - Quick Escape
April 05, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBBack with another selection of new music, as we cover releases from Brian Fallon, Pearl Jam, In This Moment, and Testament. Along the way we question the need for so many musical sub-genres, ask ourselves if Pearl Jam is the biggest 'cult' band in rock music, and Andy realizes he needs more Testament in his life. Pop open your favorite beverage and join us for another round of A-Sides. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and your favorite podcast app by searching for "A-Sides Podcas...
Episode 19 - Basic Bastards: A Salute To Black Sabbath
March 30, 2020 01:42 - 2 hours - 114 MBSince we can't escape discussing heavy metal on this show, we put ourselves to the task of ranking every Black Sabbath album featuring Ozzy Osbourne and listing our favorite songs of that era. Over the duration of this discussion we discovered some of Brent's parenting skills, Andy apologized to a coworker, a new phrase was created, and more self-discoveries were made. One thing's for sure is that Sabbath created the blue print for heavy metal. Like and follow us on Instagram at "A-Sides Pod...
Episode 18 - Quarantine Blues
March 22, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBA-Sides is back to basics as we are covering several new releases from the month of March, including Sin Shake Sin, Mandy Moore, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Rumours, and Lucifer. There's also a discussion on the recent Beasto Blanco show we attended, the current state of the world, and heavy metal. It wouldn't be a proper episode without some heavy metal talk, as we dabbled in Dio albums before Andy broke our hearts by mentioning concerts we regret missing. So grab a beer, kick b...
Episode 17 - Brother Latham
March 13, 2020 02:35 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBLet's rip!! A-Sides is back with another special guest, as we had the pleasure of sitting down with Brother Latham of Beasto Blanco ahead of their show in Moline, IL. We dipped into a little of Latham's background and what he's currently listening to, while the background music in the bar also played into our conversation. The band is currently out on the road and you can stay up to date on their tour dates here. You can also find their music on all streaming services as well. Big thank you ...
Episode 16 - The Truth Council
March 07, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWe sat down with friends and musicians, John Massaglia, Brock Massaglia, and Jason McMichael, who comprise the new musical trio, The Truth Council. On the heels of their debut EP, 13 Degrees released on March 5, we gained some insight into their new songs, discussed the ongoing threat of the Coronavirus, a great venue called the Arcada Theater, what defines a millennial, and why musicians continue to cover songs from the 1980's. You can find The Truth Council here or on Facebook.
Episode 15 - A Salute To Ozzy
March 02, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 105 MBAttention Rock N Roll Rebels! A-Sides has crossed over the mountain and traveled to the centre of eternity to pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness in our latest episode. With the release of his new studio album, Ordinary Man, we thought it best to use this as an opportunity to discuss his entire solo catalog, as we ranked his albums and discussed our favorite songs, although Andy tried his best to take this episode off the rails. Choose your favorite demon alcohol and join us for this salut...
Episode 14 - I Was A Toddling Toddler
February 17, 2020 00:01 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBAhead of KISS rocking the Peoria Civic Center, we sat down to discuss several releases from the first half of February 2019- Green Day, John Moreland, The Cadillac Three, Stone Temple Pilots, Richard Marx, and Huey Lewis. We had our usual distractions along the way, including the non-make up era of KISS and vinyl vs CD collections. Pour yourself a glass of cold gin and enjoy this episode of A-Sides. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @asidespodcast.
Episode 13 - Like A Bee To The Honey
February 02, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBUnlucky or not, A-Sides is back for Episode 13 with a discussion on new releases from Breaking Benjamin, Theory Of A Deadman, The Drive-By Truckers, and Lordi. Special thanks to Pier Lorenzo for the Lordi recommendation. Thanks for listening and you can find us on Instagram at @asidespodcast, Twitter, and Facebook. As always, A-Sides is shaken, not stirred.
Episode 12 - Southern Hangover
January 20, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBFresh off our conversation with Damon Johnson, Brent and Andy are back to business... and business is good. On tap for this round are albums from Halsey, Sons of Apollo, Marcus King, Beach Slang, and a gem that Brent unearthed from Argentina- a band called Motorbooze. Thanks for listening and giving feedback. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Episode 11 - Damon Johnson
January 13, 2020 00:37 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBHot off a show that melted the ice and snow when Damon Johnson and his power trio played Peoria, we sat down with the singer-songwriter to chat about his recent solo album Memoirs Of An Uprising. He gave us some insight on his song-writing process and also made some interesting parallels with Beyonce and David Bowie. Check out his website for tour dates and merch; also a big thank you to Damon, and Ben Owen for making this possible. Thanks for coming back for another round of A-Sides.
Episode 10 - She
January 06, 2020 00:34 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBBacktracking a little to cover some late-2019 releases, Brent and Andy discuss music from The Who and Harry Styles. There's also a few detours ranging from A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody to sharing our 'New Year Resolutions.' Raise your glasses to more great music in 2020 and thanks for coming back for more A-Sides. Find us on Facebook, Instagram @asidespodcast, and leave feedback.
Episode 9 - That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes
December 26, 2019 07:22 - 2 hours - 134 MBNot only does this episode welcome a special guest to A-Sides, we also spent too much time pondering the question of how hard it is to motivate a motivational speaker. Friend and musician Denny Smith joins Brent and Andy in wrapping up the year that was 2019 with our favorite songs and albums, also listing our personal albums of the decade, while drawing a parallel between Sturgill Simpson and Peter Criss' 1978 solo album. Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of A-Sides.
Episode 8 - Donner And Blitzen
December 09, 2019 01:19 - 1 hour - 216 MBSeasons Greetings from A-Sides as we dive into a few soon-to-be Holiday classics from Rob Halford and Kacey Musgraves. Along the way, we discuss the rising cost of concert t-shirts, our recent Record Store Day purchases, and what lengths our co-workers will go to in order to shut off music. Thanks for coming back, and as always, leave feedback on Facebook or find us on Instagram at @asidespodcast. Cheers and Happy Happy Holidays!
Episode 7 - Huey Lewis And The Booze
November 24, 2019 19:06 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBefore we feast on turkey, A-Sides has a feast of heavy metal discussion. We touch on Slayer's Final Campaign tour stop in Moline, the return of Motley Crue, new music from Ozzy, and which rock album was the top seller of this decade. And probably a couple albums from the bottom half of November 2019, Coldplay's Everyday Life and Beck's Hyperspace. Thanks for coming back, and as always, leave feedback on Facebook or find us on Instagram at @asidespodcast.
Episode 6 - Diarrhea Dan
November 10, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThis 6th episode not only features a discussion on albums released in the first half of November 2019, but Andy brings more visual aids to a podcast, our imaginary band refuses to die, the documentary Echo in the Canyon gets mentioned, reminiscing on Black Sabbath's 2013 tour, and our ongoing search for sponsorship continues. Kick back as we run through new music from Highly Suspect, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, and Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders. Fe...
Episode 5 - 555
October 28, 2019 02:41 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBBrent and Andy return for their fifth recording, this time discussing the bottom half of October 2019, which includes albums from Alter Bridge, Jimmy Eat World, Bad Wolves, and Neil Young. Andy's ideal heavy metal band gets name-dropped again, as well as which Stone Temple Pilots album is our favorite, and we discover Andy's sanity is dependent on the quality of the next Jimmy Eat World album. Grab your beverage of choice and join us for another round on A-Sides.
Episode 4 - Choke On It
October 18, 2019 02:38 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe fourth episode brings us four more albums, with new releases from The Darkness, The Wildhearts, The Menzingers, and City and Colour. Besides that, we also dove into a discussion on Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and misleading band names, so give this episode a listen and see what the first half of October 2019 has to offer in the way of new music.
Episode 3 - A "Kardash-Trophe"
September 30, 2019 00:58 - 1 hour - 208 MBThird time might be a charm or we could have bit off more than we could chew with this batch of albums. We hit the last half of September 2019, discussing albums from Blink 1-82, Zac Brown Band, Steel Panther, Hell Yeah, and Sturgill Simpson, while also making connections to Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, and Chris Gaines.
Episode 2 - Arnold Palmers and Apron Strings
September 16, 2019 04:22 - 1 hour - 105 MBBrent and Andy are back with their second episode of "A Sides". This time they discuss albums from the first half of September 2019, which include releases from The Highwomen, Black Star Riders, Iggy Pop, Tom Keifer, Korn, and a re-issue of The Cult's Sonic Temple for it's 30th anniversary. Thanks for listening to the first outing and we hope you enjoy round two! Cheers!
Episode 1 - Tay Tay
September 02, 2019 23:48 - 1 hour - 110 MBWelcome to A-Sides, a podcast where Brent and Andy will take a deep dive into new music releases. August was loaded with a lot of new releases from veterans like Vince Gill and returning artists like TOOL, who released their first album in a decade. On this show, every song is a drinking song, so kick back and open a cold one with us.