Decibel Geek Podcast
572 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 418 ratingsDecibel Geek is a weekly podcast that features discussion of all things Hard Rock & Heavy Metal from the 1960's through today. The show is hosted by Chris Czynszak & AAron Camaro, lifelong fans of the genre.
Each week, Chris & AAron discuss new releases, classic albums, and everything in between. They also interview musicians, industry insiders, and other experts on the subject. Decibel Geek is a must-listen for any fan of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. The show is informative, entertaining, and always insightful.
Chris & Aaron and their guests are passionate about the genre, and it shows in their discussions. If you're looking for a podcast that will keep you up-to-date on the latest news and trends in Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, then Decibel Geek is the show for you.
Here are some of the things you can expect on Decibel Geek:
- Discussion of new releases, classic albums, and everything in between
- Interviews with musicians, industry insiders, and other experts on the subject
- Informative, entertaining, and insightful discussions
- A passion for the genre from the hosts and guests
If you're a fan of Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, then you need to subscribe to Decibel Geek. The show is available on all major podcast platforms. So what are you waiting for? Start listening today!
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Episodes
Episode 19 - Eric Carr Discussion
February 02, 2012 04:25 - 1 hourA Sister’s Culminating Tribute & Mom’s a Groupie? In Episode 19 we chat with Loretta Caravello, sibling of the late, great Eric Carr of KISS fame. Eric was taken way too early from the rock music world and Loretta has continued to keep his memory alive with the recent release of ‘Unfinished Business’; an album featuring now-completed versions of Eric’s songs that were previously incomplete. The songs are rounded out by a cast of special guests from the rock and metal world including Bruce K...
Episode 18 - Top 6 Favorite Bassists
January 27, 2012 04:15 - 1 hourWhere There’s a Will (& Enough Alcohol) There’s a Way For those of you that saw the post that was put up yesterday, you already know that Chris has had the week from hell and Aaron also had some rough news over the past seven days. But, have no fear, another episode is here! We may be a day late but we’ve got all the bottom-end that you can handle and we’re not talking about Kim Kardashian (thanks for the extra hits Google Alerts). We’re picking our Top 6 Favorite Bassists today! Why 6 and...
Episode 17 - Van Halen Discussion
January 18, 2012 23:21 - 1 hourDiamond Dave & The Hype Machine For anyone living under a rock or not named Sammy Hagar, the hype surrounding the recently-released single and forthcoming album from Van Halen has sparked loads of excitement and speculation whether the new tunes will cause us to break out our Rubik’s Cube and ponder the days of bellbottoms through Wall Street excess. The first album released by a David Lee Roth-fronted Van Halen since 1984; ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ promises to illicit reactions of all ki...
Episode 16 - Radio Sucks Radio Show 2
January 11, 2012 20:41 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MBA Second Helping of “I Don’t Hear a Single, But Who Cares?” We’re back with another generous portion of tunes that you won’t get to hear on commercial radio because they are too busy getting blown by a&r guys while pimping out whatever modern rock schlock is being force-fed to the masses. We say, screw that! Decibel Geek presents the Radio Sucks Radio Show 2! We’re giving you some delicious ear candy that will exorcise any Nickelback-inspired demons. Spacemen & Hard – Up Criminals We kic...
Episode 15 - Do It Live!
January 05, 2012 13:07 - 39 minutesIt’s the New Style for the New Year You’ll notice a change immediately during the theme song; an abrupt belch which is a sign of something new. We’re giving this whole live recording thing a shot and you’ll hear everything in this episode warts-n-all including Aaron and Chris stumbling over words, getting tongue tied, and sound effects going off without warning. It’s as unprofessional as it gets but at least it’s entertaining. Plus, Chris doesn’t have to play around with hours of editing so ...
Episode 14 - Top 5 Early 90's Albums
December 14, 2011 05:26 - 1 hourWe decided that we wanted to have a healthy dose of pissed-off listeners and were pretty sure that this episode is a prescription for just that. The early 1990s for us old folks that remember it was a strange and magical time for rock music. Lots of transition was taking place in the pecking order of rock musics hierarchy with the mass music-consuming public deciding to ditch the Aqua Net and makeup mirrors and adopt a lumberjack-chic style to go along with their newfound depression. In a q...
Episode 13 - Nashville X-TRA
December 03, 2011 17:50 - 39 minutesWe hope everyone is over their tryptophan-induced coma. Thanksgiving was a great time for us at the Decibel Geek Podcast. We had a lot to be thankful for this year. We launched the show this year and added co-host Aaron Camaro. Our audience is growing and we love talking about music! In short, we’re thankful to YOU for listening to the show. Today’s episode is a Nashville X-tra episode. We kick things off with a new Rage Against the Scene segment where Chris reviews some recent articles fro...
Episode 12 - Radio Sucks Radio Show
November 18, 2011 05:05 - 43 minutesAnother new episode already?? I know, it’s hard to believe but we just might be figuring out this whole podcasting thing and we’ve tried to cut back on the crack smoking in order to get some new material up for your ear holes. In this, our 12th episode, the Decibel Geek Podcast proudly presents the Radio Sucks Radio Show. No, we’re not talking about two boom boxes giving each other head (although that is a stimulating idea). Corporate radio sucks ass. We know that you agree. Why else would y...
Episode 11 - Russ Dwarf
November 09, 2011 13:25 - 42 minutesWe enter the month of November with a guest from the Great White North. Russ Dwarf has been entertaining audiences for nearly 30 years. Best known as one of the founding members of legendary Canadian band Killer Dwarfs, Russ has seen it all in the music business and gives the Decibel Geek Podcast a taste of his extensive experiences. In this in-depth discussion you’ll hear Russ’ recollections on such interesting moments as when Killer Dwarfs were sharing the same studio as KISS, the influenc...
Episode 10 - Nashville Xtra2
October 28, 2011 04:09 - 45 minutesWe’ve got a brand spankin’ new Nashville Xtra episode for ya jam-packed with some old interviews! Really, it’s more exciting than we make it sound. We start the show with Chris Czynszak & Aaron Camaro welcoming you back into the fold; the local rock & metal fold! The Decibel Geek Podcast is growing by leaps and bounds and is getting new listeners from around the globe but as some chick wearing red shoes once said “There’s no place like home” and we try to show that with these Nashville Xtra...
Episode 9 - Top 5 Non-Makeup Era KISS Songs
October 19, 2011 18:29 - 1 hourAnother show centered around KISS? I know, you’re shocked. We’re fans. We love KISS. Deal with it. There will be lots of opportunity to discuss the merits of new, fresh bands like Britney Fox and Pretty Boy Floyd in later shows. Chris Czynszak reminds everyone of his discovery of KISS on Dial MTV in 1987 and his brother’s reaction and guidance to the more ‘pure’ era of the band. But Chris still has a soft spot for that non-makeup era of the band. He also makes mention of the recent passing o...
Episode 8 - Nashville Xtra
October 01, 2011 22:54 - 43 minutesWe begin this week with an explanation of Aaron Camaro’s hobby of hanging out with big, beefy dudes that like to oil themselves up and roll around with each other. In other words, he’s involved in microphone work for professional wrestling in the Nashville area. Aaron gives us the lowdown on all of the relevant info that you need to watch hulking guys beat the snot out of each other and Chris calls him out for trying to turn the show into a roid-themed infomercial. Chris hasn’t been impaled b...
Episode 7 - Geekwire w/Mitch Lafon
September 15, 2011 03:20 - 48 minutes - 56 MBMusic Featured: Theme: Manic Bloom First Break: Oblivion Myth (6:41) Second Break: Hello Kelly (16:55) Third Break: 3 Minutes to Live (25:15) Fourth Break: Absinthe Junk (34:55) Fifth Break: Fist of the North Star (41:33) Outro Music: Mindset Defect Notes: The show starts with an introduction to a new voice. A voice of a different kind. A voice of a cheesehead headbanger from Wisconsin. Aaron Camaro makes his official Decibel Geek debut with a quick history of his rock and met...
Episode 6-2 Rik Fox Interview
September 07, 2011 01:04 - 52 minutesRik Fox is a pioneer, artist, and has a unique perspective as an inside source of the rise of the American hard rock and heavy metal era of the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Rik witnessed the ascension of KISS, The New York Dolls, WASP, Motley Crue, among others. Never one to mince words, Rik is engaging, funny, and quick-witted. And with so many great stories, Decibel Geek delivers another memorable two-part interview. Without further ado, enjoy Rik Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Episode 6-1 Rik Fox Interview
August 27, 2011 17:15 - 45 minutesRik Fox is a pioneer, artist, and has a unique perspective as an inside source of the rise of the American hard rock and heavy metal era of the 70s, 80s, and beyond. Rik witnessed the ascension of KISS, The New York Dolls, WASP, Motley Crue, among others. Never one to mince words, Rik is engaging, funny, and quick-witted. And with so many great stories, Decibel Geek delivers another memorable two-part interview. Without further ado, enjoy Rik Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Episode 5-2 Vinnie Vincent Special - Part 2
July 04, 2011 21:49 - 54 minutesThis segment of the show has more guests, more stories, and more buffoonery than Part 1. We start off with my update of how the Vinnie Vincent story helped put me in print with a quote of mine being used in a local Nashville publication. I also delve into the recent developments of Vinnie's comments on his recent "settlement", a deeper look at what the charges really mean, and a look at the bizarre treatment of many of his fans. The messabe board drama is compelling due to the fact that one...
Episode 5-1 - Vinnie Vincent Special Part 1
July 02, 2011 03:40 - 1 hourI think Hell has officially frozen over! This episode is a long time coming and I hope it will inform people that have always wondered "What the hell happened to Vinnie Vincent?" The show begins with a quick recap of how I had the seedling of an idea of finding out what happened to Vinnie Vincent and turning it into a writing project. What began as a quick idea that would make an interesting magazine article snowballed when I received so much information from so many angles that I began to ...
Episode 4 - Top 5 Rock Documentaries
June 03, 2011 04:49 - 1 hourPiranah drummer and Jager afficianado Chris Higgins joins us for a Top 5 of epic proportions! This show features our takes on what we think are the best Rock Documentaries of all time! This list wasn't easily arranged as you'll hear when we list all of the "also-rans" that almost made the cut. There's plenty of stories, shots, laughs, and some more shots as well as some Piranah music for your listening enjoyment during the breaks. It's all a hazy memory now, but sit back and enjoy our takes o...
Episode 3 - Concert Memories with Doogie Vance
May 14, 2011 06:58 - 37 minutesRadio personality Doogie Vance drops by to talk about Concert Memories. We discuss the good, the band, and most definitely the ugly. You'll hear quips and anecdotes on such artists as Metallica, Lenny Kravitz, The Exies (remember them?), KISS, Snoop Dogg and Parliament Funkadelic! It's a plethora of rock talk while taking an acid trip down memory lane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 2 - Dylan Kinney of Nashville Comedy Theater
May 04, 2011 02:01 - 40 minutesDylan Kinney of Nashville Comedy Theater contributes his sarcastic wit to our discussion of such rock news topics as Van Halen's recording process, Sammy Hagar's new book, Loverboy, Tom Cruise, and our favorite covers of Rebeccah Black's Friday among other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 1 - Mitch Lafon
April 20, 2011 02:23 - 59 minutesIn this first full-length episode of the Decibel Geek Podcast, host Chris Czynszak has an in-depth discussion with Bravewords.com Senior Writer Mitch Lafon. Topics of discussion range from Mitch's first interview at age 11 with Gene Simmons, his thoughts on the upcoming Poison/Motley Crue tour, what caused Bon Jovi to stop putting out quality material, and what it's like to be in merchandise hell at a Manowar concert. That's just the tip of the iceberg! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Episode Zero - Introduction
April 19, 2011 02:53 - 13 minutesA quick introduction to the show giving the you an idea of what to expect from the show as well as background information on main host, Chris Czynszak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices