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Christian Geeks Rockcast

70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!

Music Commentary Music Music History 80s 90s christian classic christianmetal christianmusic christianrock metal music pop
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Episodes

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 18 - Lost Dogs / Little Red Riding Hood

October 05, 2021 21:54 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

One of the only supergroups in Christian Rock, The Lost Dogs were Mike Roe, Gene Eugene, Terry Taylor, and Derri Dougherty. Steve and Britt discuss their 2nd album, 1993's Little Red Riding Hood. Spotify Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3lagDtA LRRH Vinyl: https://thelostdogs.bandcamp.com Petra CDs: https://girdermusic.com/ Britt's Frank Peretti Interview: https://brewandink.libsyn.com/interbrews-43-frank-peretti The Jesus Music Movie: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/the-jesus-m...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 17 - Jerry Davison Interview

September 24, 2021 12:08 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

In this episode, Steve and Britt catch up with Jerry Davison, singer (and once drummer) of Jacob's Trouble all the way from his home in Jinja, Uganda. We discuss the early days of JT all the way up to his current work with Amazima school in Africa.  Jerry Davison Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3u66AZG Amazima Ministries: https://amazima.org/ Jacob's Trouble FB: https://fb.com/jacobstroubleATL Other links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.insta...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 16 - Jacob's Trouble / Door Into Summer

September 14, 2021 12:41 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Jacob Trouble's debut album was a breath of fresh air to Christian music in the late 80s, proudly wearing their 60s influence on their sleeve. Listen as we break down this amazing album from 1989, "Door Into Summer."  Links: Link to Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/399wdPj Randy Stonehill tribute: https://bit.ly/3hvo1xv Jeff Elbel & Ping: https://bit.ly/3nxkcM2 Fourth Wave: https://bit.ly/3Ab5P3o Robert Vaughn: https://bit.ly/3k6SxQ5 Leviticus/King's X: https://limitedrunmusi...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 15 - Angelica / Walkin' in Faith

August 28, 2021 16:05 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Episode 15 has Steve and Britt discussing Canada's Angelica and their 1990 sophomore album "Walkin' in Faith". Angelica Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2WxnCCX DeGarmo & Key (and others) reissue preorder vinyl: https://limitedrunvinyl.com/ CD: https://limitedrunmusic.com/ Lanny Cordola's Afghanistan Outreach: https://miraculouslovekids.org/ Other links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast [email protected]

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 14 - Russ Taff / Self-Titled

August 13, 2021 12:17 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Episode 14 brings us Russ Taff's classic self-titled album from 1987. The musicians on the album are a who's who of 80s session studio players, and combined with Russ's amazing vocals, this album was a highlight of the 80s.  Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3ADEO8S Tix for Electric Jesus Screening: https://bit.ly/3xtsvKg (Follow directions to purchase "Single Block Ticket" ONLY for $10) Meetup Location: https://www.rookerymacon.com/ More Electric Jesus info: https://2021...

SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Electric Jesus / CGCR

August 10, 2021 11:58 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

To buy tickets to the screening: https://bit.ly/3xtsvKg Follow directions to "Single Block Ticket" at $10. Be sure to deselect "All Access Pass" because it defaults to two of those at $65 each. Meetup Location: https://www.rookerymacon.com/ More info about the screening: https://2021maconfilmfestival.sched.com/event/kBpZ/narrative-feature-electric-jesus Email us with any questions - [email protected] 

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 13 - Our Dream SUPERGROUPS!

July 29, 2021 01:16 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

If you could build the perfect rock band out of parts of other bands, what would it look like? In this episode, Steven and Britt tackle that challenge and put together their perfect (and purely subjective) supergroups from the musicians of the 80s. Supergroups Spotify playlist:https://spoti.fi/3zHzAZ6 Legacy: CCM's greatest albums blog: https://legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com/ Other Links: Facebook: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 12 - Degarmo & Key / D&K

July 19, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Steve and Britt are back at it, this time discussing Degarmo & Key's 8th studio album D&K (1987). This album was special not only because of the amazing music but because of the "Buy 1, get 2" deal so we could give one away to others as a ministry.    Spotify D&K playlist: https://spoti.fi/3hxICBH Vector "Vital" Preorder: https://bit.ly/2U6uSF9 Electric Jesus distribution news: https://bit.ly/3kciazp   FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geek...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 11 - Petra / This Means War

June 16, 2021 23:49 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

On this episode, Steve and Britt talk about the classic Petra album This Means War from 1987. This was John Schlitt's second album with the band as the lead singer, and it saw the band come together with their hugely popular arena rock sound for the 80s. Check out our discussion of this immensely popular record! Episode 11 playlist: https://spoti.fi/3iLEHSI Petra Re-issue pre-orders: https://bit.ly/2SCyEFA Links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.c...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 10 - TOP FIVE POWER BALLADS

June 04, 2021 20:12 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Steve & Britt discuss what makes a good power ballad and then each share their top 5 Classic Christian Rock Power Ballads from '85-'91. Spotify Ep Power Ballad Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3gciCdq Girder: https://girdermusic.com/ Prone to Hyperbole: (Doesn't exist) Stephen Patrick Country mini movie: https://youtu.be/sTlV65l7s1Q Jamie Rowe Country Rock: https://youtu.be/zXSYytgqfdQ Other links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcas...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 8 - Chris White/Electric Jesus Interview

May 06, 2021 11:22 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

Steve and Britt chat with Chris White, writer/director/producer of Electric Jesus, the new film that follows a young Christian metal band in the 80s as they struggle to balance fame and serving Jesus.  Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3emHoI3 Electric Jesus website: https://electricjesusfilm.com/ Electric Jesus Soundtrack: https://bit.ly/3xINZEa "Favorite Bands" Tshirt! : https://bit.ly/3eVQBpH CGCR FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast CGCR IG: https://www.instagra...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 7 - Idle Cure / Debut

April 22, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

In this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the debut album from Idle Cure in 1986 on Frontline Records. And Steve struggles with his Zoom connection. Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3sFSFHc Albums: Bloodgood "Metal Missionaries": https://bit.ly/3x6a7YZ Crystal City Rockers: https://bit.ly/3ejLfEn Trytan "Blood of Kings": https://bit.ly/32EtD0p Links FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast Email: [email protected]

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 6 - Alan Aguirre/Scaterd Few Interview

April 10, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Steve and Britt chat with Alan Aguirre of Scaterd Few (and more), an amazing conversation covering his time growing up on the streets of Hollywood to what he's doing now and possible new music on the horizon.  Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/39UtA4D Alan's books: Feasts Unlocked: https://bit.ly/31Y0WeI Exodus to Ingathering Devotional: https://bit.ly/3t5b2WV Exodus to Ingathering Field Manual: https://bit.ly/2PPd2o2 Other links: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast https:...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 6 - Alan Aguirre/Scattered Few Interview

April 10, 2021 18:06 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Steve and Britt chat with Alan Aguirre of Scattered Few (and more), an amazing conversation covering his time growing up on the streets of Hollywood to what he's doing now and possible new music on the horizon.  Episode Playlist: https://spoti.fi/39UtA4D Alan's books: Feasts Unlocked: https://bit.ly/31Y0WeI Exodus to Ingathering Devotional: https://bit.ly/3t5b2WV Exodus to Ingathering Field Manual: https://bit.ly/2PPd2o2 Other links: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast http...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 5 - Whitecross Debut

March 26, 2021 17:57 - 1 hour - 72 MB

Steve and Britt discuss the 1987 debut album from Whitecross! Episode Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3cmmmrM Living Sacrifice: https://bit.ly/2NSY13D Living Sacrifice: https://bit.ly/2NSY13D Mark Heard: https://igg.me/at/drybonesdance/x/19370871#/ Tim Miner: https://spoti.fi/3lYkw3F Other Links: Facebook: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast Email: [email protected]

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 4 - Mike Stand/Altar Boys Interview

March 10, 2021 18:35 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

Mike Stand joins Steve and Britt on the podcast to discuss the beginnings of the Altar Boys, current projects, and everything in between. Enjoy! Ep Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7JDigiTOiKJz8G5dBRtP3C?si=03c729970fff4971 Altar Boys album No Substitutes: https://thealtarboys.bandcamp.com/album/no-substitute Altar Billies FB: https://www.facebook.com/altarbillies/ Altar Billies covering Altar Boys: https://youtu.be/A9N4SXw3qcI CGCR links FB: https://www.faceb...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 3 - Pray Naked / 77s

February 24, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Episode 3 finds Britt and Steve taking on the self-titled 77s album that will always be Pray Naked.  Spotify playlist Video vocal recording for "Look" Rez Band re-releases: Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore Colours DMZ Bride re-releases news Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast social media: Facebook Instagram Email us at [email protected]    

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 2 - Against the Grain / Altar Boys

February 10, 2021 17:58 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

On this episode, Steven and Britt dive into the fourth album by the Altar Boys, AGAINST THE GRAIN, released in 1987 on Frontline Records.  Episode Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67lWtewSvOcEygcsc1EbWK?si=edqO-wRoQuOTBow4XC7JnA Altar Boys 1991/2018 album No Substitutes: https://thealtarboys.bandcamp.com/album/no-substitute God's Not Dead and Neither are We by Jerry Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078368686/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GXBCDA5V7S60PD39FSSA Facebook:http...

Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast - Ep 1 - Top 3 Albums!

January 30, 2021 18:54 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

You're never too old to rock! Christian music has a great music history, yet we don't talk about it enough. Steve and Britt talk about their participation in the "golden era" of Christian music. Then they choose and discuss their top 3 favorite Christian albums. Check it out! Episode Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nLTXMmmvZnTpuJ4Fe5NDl?si=zbXwcaCCRE-QX21j3gtd2g God's Not Dead and Neither are We by Jerry Wilson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1078368686/ref=cm_sw_em_r_...