Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsRock N Roll Bedtime Stories exists to discuss (and maybe set straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of your favorite bands and songs.
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Episode 91 – David Lee Roth vs Gene Simmons
April 27, 2022 05:23 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe guys get into the early days of Van Halen, the time they almost got a record deal from the head of Satan’s knights, and the rivalry that developed between two flamboyant front men. This episode is brought to you in part by Modern Empire Music, featuring the new release from Foxbat – Due South. Stream here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3JOD5IwXbd9lKDwrBQEa5C?si=j9xt8NULR-6Q2wYGQZUhHg SHOW NOTES: Van Halen Rising by Greg Renoff – https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/van-halen-rising-gr...
91 – David Lee Roth vs Gene Simmons
April 27, 2022 05:23 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe guys get into the early days of Van Halen, the time they almost got a record deal from the head of Satan's knights, and the rivalry that developed between two flamboyant front men. This episode is brought to you in part by Modern Empire Music, featuring the new release from Foxbat - Due South. Stream here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3JOD5IwXbd9lKDwrBQEa5C?si=j9xt8NULR-6Q2wYGQZUhHg SHOW NOTES: Van Halen Rising by Greg Renoff - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/van-halen-rising-gre...
ATCML – Third Eye Blind – Third Eye Blind
April 22, 2022 04:11 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBrian (finally) gets to talk about problematic front men, creative vocals, precursor third-wave emo, and his complicated adoration of Third Eye Blind.
Episode 90 – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins vs his 75 kids
April 20, 2022 05:16 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBBrian goes looking for the originator of shock rock and ends up on a wild ride of half-truths and full paternity. Guest co-host: Phil Medley This episode is brought to you by Modern Empire Records celebrating the release of DUE SOUTH, the new album from Foxbat, available everywhere on April 22, 2022. https://www.modernempiremusic.com/ https://linktr.ee/Foxbat SHOW NOTES The book “I Put a Spell On You” – https://www.amazon.com/Put-Spell-You-Bizarre-Screamin/dp/1627310754/ref=sr_1_1?c...
Episode 89 – Marilyn Manson vs The Wonder Years
April 13, 2022 05:16 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBrian explores a type of rumor – focusing on the stories that swirl around different artists throughout history but all seek to expose, shame or explain something – and has fun poking at the old tale that a certain shock rocker used to be on family TV. Guest host: Phil Medley Listen to Phil Medley’s new solo EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/1b04NmcycNAtgwX9vL4S02?si=hk7QJzd3RwWdXH6hheei4Q SHOW NOTES: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Held https://outsider.com/entertainment/leave-it...
Episode 88 – Clapton vs tragedy
April 06, 2022 05:50 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBBrian welcomes musician Phil Medley back to the show to talk about the love, loss and heartbreak that led to one of the biggest songs of Eric Clapton’s career. Listen to Phil Medley’s new solo EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/1b04NmcycNAtgwX9vL4S02?si=hk7QJzd3RwWdXH6hheei4Q SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Jimmy Cliff – Many Rivers to Cross; Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven (MTV Unplugged) https://www.thisisdig.com/feature/tears-in-heaven-eric-clapton-song-story/ https://www.b...
ATCML – REM – Automatic for the People
April 01, 2022 05:36 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBExecutive producer Lafe gets behind the microphone in this episode of the Rock N Roll Bedtime Stories spinoff series to tell Brian about the album that soundtracked his sophomore year of high school – and his name change – in small town Kentucky. SHOW NOTES: https://diffuser.fm/rem-monty-got-a-raw-deal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive_(R.E.M._song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sidewinder_Sleeps_Tonite
Episode 87 – Rock N Roll vs the Hollywood sign
March 30, 2022 05:21 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBBrian blows through the story of a legendary landmark, a band desperate to keep their record deal, and the crazy stunt that brought them together. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Blackout in the Red Room” – Love/Hate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Sign https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/2022/02/15/a-history-of-the-hollywood-sign-from-real-estate-advert-to-cultural-landmark/ The news coverage of JP on the sign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOwKav3WR...
Episode 86 – Led Zeppelin vs Kingdom Come
March 23, 2022 05:30 - 52 minutes - 36 MBThe guys talk the tragic side of Zep and the rock band who (might have) claimed they’d never heard them. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Kingdom Come “Get It On”; Kingdom Come “What Love Can Be” https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/greta-van-fleet-anthem-of-the-peaceful-army/ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kingdom-come-mn0000096804/biography Danny Stag’s brother’s WaPo piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1988/06/05/my-brother-the-rock-star/158337df-3bb...
BONUS – Mailbag: Murdock’s HOT takes
March 18, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MBThe guys check the mail and talk Miranda Lambert, Rocky Horror and Motley Crue (of course!) – and Brian introduces a new game. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Sing Your Freedom by Whiteheart; Feel Alright by Steve Earle; Kerosene by Miranda Lambert; Jag Panzer – Harder Than Steel https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerosene_(song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jag_Panzer
Episode 85 – Etta James vs Fake Larry Williams
March 16, 2022 05:15 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBJail time, drugs, and prostitution – OH MY! Brian breaks down the wild life of a forgotten rock n roll legend – and the even WILDER tale of what happened after he died. Support the show on Patreon SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Remains – Don’t Look Back; Larry Williams – Dizzy Miss Lizzy; Fats Domino – Everybody’s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey https://www.beatlesbible.com/1965/05/10/recording-mixing-dizzy-miss-lizzy-bad-boy/ https://www.goldminemag.com/artic...
Episode 84 – The Go Go’s vs the home invasion
March 09, 2022 05:03 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe guys trip into true crime territory again with the story of a brutal break-in and one of the greatest girl bands ever. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “How Much More” – The Go Go’s; “Screaming” (live) – The Go Go’s Primary source: All I Ever Wanted – Kathy Valentine: https://www.amazon.com/All-Ever-Wanted-Rock-Memoir/dp/1477312331 https://nypost.com/2011/05/29/we-got-the-tweet/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Go-Go%27s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathy_Valentine What ...
Episode 83 – Tommy James vs the mob
March 02, 2022 05:40 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBBrian breaks down the amazing story of Tommy James and his roller coaster relationship with the “Godfather of the Music Business.” Support the show on Patreon. SHOW NOTES: Books used: Me, the Mob and the Music by Tommy James and Martin Fitzpatrick Godfather of The Music Business by Richard Carlin Hit Men by Fredric Dannen https://variety.com/2019/film/news/tommy-james-biopic-me-the-mob-and-the-music-development-1203271345/ Me, the Mob and the Music Book promotional event: https://www...
ATCML – U2 – All That You Can’t Leave Behind
February 25, 2022 05:27 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn the first episode of a new spin-off series called “Albums That Changed My Life,” Brian breaks down his love for the 11 tracks that make up U2’s 2000 return to form “All That You Can’t Leave Behind.” SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_That_You_Can%27t_Leave_Behind https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_On_(U2_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite_(U2_song) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_I_Look_at_the_World https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(U2_song)
Episode 82 – Garth Brooks vs Chris Gaines
February 23, 2022 05:32 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThe guys get into the world of late 90’s Garth Brooks – and dig through the nitty gritty of what led one of the biggest stars in the world to accidentally torpedo his own career by pretending to be someone else. SHOW NOTES: https://www.rs500albums.com/50-1/24 https://countryfancast.com/garth-brooks-chris-gaines/ Fake Behind the Music: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5xoimj https://theboot.com/chris-gaines-garth-brooks-facts/ https://www.tmz.com/2013/04/15/garth-brooks-sued-lisa-s...
Episode 81 – Yacht Rock vs The Day the Music Died
February 16, 2022 05:20 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBBrian takes a cue from a listener letter and dives deep into rock n roll history to talk teen idols, Canadian crooners and one infamous plane crash. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Fuzzy Bunny Fish Fry- Sex Drugs and Rock n Roll; Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – She Believes in Me; Marc Jordan – Marina Del Ray; Rod Stewart – Rhythm of My Heart; Bobby Vee – Take Good Care of My Baby https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Jordan_(baritone) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Jorda...
BONUS – Let’s talk about the first three episodes of Pam & Tommy (with Mandee McKelvey)
February 11, 2022 05:15 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBBrian and Murdock welcome comedian Mandee McKelvey and have a conversation about Gen X, the 1990s, and the good and bad of the first three episodes of Hulu’s Pam & Tommy. See videos, tour dates and more for Mandee here: https://www.facebook.com/Mandee-McKelvey-232015440844862
Episode 80 – Rock N Roll vs parody
February 09, 2022 05:58 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe guys trace the origins of mock n’ roll from Bach to Dr. Demento, Weird Al and the internet. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bach “Peasant Cantata”; Spike Jones and his City Slickers “Cocktails for Two”; Tom Lehrer “The Masochism Tango”; Stan Freberg “Nuttin for Christmas”; Allan Sherman “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah”; Spirit “I Got a Line on You”; Weird Al “Belvedere Cruisin’”; Alex Melton “American Idiot”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody_music https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
RETOLD – Pam & Tommy
February 04, 2022 05:27 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIn honor of Hulu launching their new original series “Pam & Tommy,” we revisit the February 2021 episode “Tommy vs Pam” where Murdock went geek again on a member of Motely Crue – Tommy Lee – and the relationship he had with Pam Anderson. Did this tabloid-fueled romance rewrite the path to pop cultural dominance forever? SHOW NOTES: David Rose’s The Stripper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2CWfSLyjx8 Bob Vila and Pam Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6YJ4yr_bI&t=29s Best Crue ...
Episode 79 – Fogerty vs Fantasy
February 02, 2022 05:22 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBThe guys let a listener letter lead them into the deep details of all the legal entanglements that defined one of the biggest rock bands of all-time. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: Cast Your Fate to the Wind – Vince Guaraldi Trio, Run Through the Jungle – CCR, Old Man Down the Road – John Fogerty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creedence_Clearwater_Revisited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creedence_Clearwater_Revival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Zaentz https://www.mentalfloss...
Episode 78 – Gerry Rafferty vs the music business
January 26, 2022 05:28 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBBrian and Murdock dig into the rumor that the man behind “Baker Street” disappeared more than a decade ago and uncover his contentious relationship with fame and booze along the way. This episode is brought to you by Pair.com; Get your first month of website hosting for free by using the code QUICKSTART SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: Can I Have My Money Back, Baker Street, Right Down the Line – Gerry Rafferty; Stuck in the Middle with You – Stealers Wheel https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
BONUS – Mick Fleetwood, TV producer?
January 21, 2022 05:10 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBThe guys catch up on music news, including the break up of Every Time I Die, the When We Were Young Festival, and the TV show Mick Fleetwood just signed on for… SHOW NOTES: https://www.loudersound.com/news/the-golden-age-of-emo-returns-as-my-chemical-romance-paramore-and-more-sign-up-for-when-we-were-young-festival https://www.loudersound.com/news/keith-and-jordan-buckley-offer-conflicting-accounts-of-every-time-i-die-split https://www.loudersound.com/news/mick-fleetwood-signs-on-as-e...
Episode 77 – Boy George vs Jon Moss
January 19, 2022 05:09 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBBrian and Murdock talk the New Romantic movement, high drama, fan fiction and the self-proclaimed “great unresolved romance of the century” between Boy George and his drummer. This episode is brought to you by Pair.com; Get your first month of website hosting for free by using the code QUICKSTART SHOW NOTES: https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/boy-george/culture-club-feud-jon-moss/ London – Animal Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkSPV-j0suE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_(p...
Episode 76 – Fleetwood Mac vs Rumours
January 12, 2022 05:05 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBBrian breaks down the tortured and dysfunctional soap opera that led to one of the greatest rock records of all-time. Support the show on Patreon. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: “Long Grey Mare” by Fleetwood Mac https://www.mamamia.com.au/fleetwood-mac-affairs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumours_(album) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_McVie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckingham_Nicks https://www.biography.com/news/flee...
BONUS – Remembering Tom T. Hall
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBBrian and Murdock celebrate the music and songwriting of Tom T Hall in light of his tragic passing. If you are struggling with mental health and suicidal thoughts, please call 800-273-8255. SHOW NOTES: Songs on this episode: “Fox Hollow’s Animal Train” Tom T Hall; “I Like Beer” Tom T Hall; “Little Bitty” Alan Jackson; “I Like” Heathen Dan SavingCountryMusic article: https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/on-the-new-details-of-country-legend-tom-t-halls-death/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Episode 75 – Bret Michaels vs Ohio
January 05, 2022 05:10 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThe guys get a very specific rumor request from a listener and go on a mission to verify if Bret Michaels once randomly bought a kid in an Ohio mall a guitar. SHOW NOTES: https://www.discogs.com/release/2629490-Susie-Hatton-Body-And-Soul#:~:text=Label%3A,CD%2C%20Album Chicago concert review: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-10-14-9104020937-story.html The list detailing Bret’s dating history: https://www.whosdatedwho.com/dating/bret-michaels-and-susie-hatton “Fallen An...
BONUS – Favorite Music of 2021
December 31, 2021 06:02 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBBrian and Murdock run down quick lists of their favorite songs, artists and albums of the past year.
Episode 74 – Cher vs Wu Tang Clan
December 29, 2021 05:27 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSecret identities, secret albums and gay love songs? Brian walks through a long, sprawling story involving Cher, rap icons, a morally bankrupt tech bro, and a Beatle. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Bonnie Jo Mason – Ringo, I Love You; Black Rose – Julie; Cher – Believe https://goldenpages.jpehs.co.uk/2018/12/20/music-patronage-in-italy-from-15th-to-the-18th-century/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Shaolin https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/cher-w...
RETOLD – Rock N Roll vs the Christmas Season
December 25, 2021 05:14 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this 2020 holiday episode, Brian and Murdock explore the historical intersection of rock music and the Yuletide through entries from the Boss, the Beatles, Beach Boys and ACDC and then count down their personal Top Five Rock n Roll Christmas Lists. SHOW NOTES: The Top 5 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/66176IN7O7zw3qqCEFimOm ASCAP list of most-performed Xmas songs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_music#Early_secular_Christmas_songs Classic Rock Xmas Memories via Ult...
BONUS – More on Prince’s symbol
December 24, 2021 15:34 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBBrian is joined by Mitch Monson – one of the designers who worked with the Prince creative team in 1992 to create what would become the Love Symbol – to talk creation, influence and the importance of a big brother’s musical tastes. SHOW NOTES: The infographic that explains the evolution of the symbol: https://www.logolounge.com/articles/creating-princes-love-symbol-2016-5-18 More on Mitch: http://behance.net/mmon Mitch’s current employer: http://mirada.com
Episode 73 – Prince vs the Symbol
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBBrian breaks down the story of Prince’s beef with his record label and what led him to giving up the rights to his own name. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Just Another Sucker” – 94 East, “Soft and Wet” – Prince, “One of Us” – Prince https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician) https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/why-prince-changed-his-name-to-a-symbol/ https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36107590 https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/8908921/what-does-princes-symbol-mean-who-owns-...
BONUS – The O’Jays murder and Robin Lane
December 17, 2021 04:46 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBBrian answers a listener letter about the first hours of MTV and gets up to speed on the startling DNA discovery made in Ohio this week. SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Lane Robin Lane & The Chartbusters – “When Things Go Wrong” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pTHbZKhjXY http://www.reddyteddy.com/band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ph.D._(band) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_O%27Jays PhD – “Little Suzi’s on Top” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKgzYLBV_cc https...
Episode 72 – Band Aid vs Christmas
December 15, 2021 05:28 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBBrian breaks down the inspiration, determination and dumb luck that led Bob Geldof and Midge Urie to create one of the most successful and lyrically tone-def holiday anthems of all time while also answering the age old query – “Do they know it is Christmastime at all?” (Spoiler: Yes. Yes, they do.) Guest co-host: Phil Medley (Check out his band Adventure’s 2020 album World of Hurt) This episode is brought to you in part by Stamps.com! SHOW NOTES: Song used in this episode: “Do They Know...
Episode 71 – Neil Young vs Geffen Records
December 08, 2021 05:06 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBBrian unwinds a remarkable tale about Neil Young’s improbable career, persistence, vision and love of his kid. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: The Squires – The Sultan; The Mynah Birds – It’s My Time; Neil Young – Hey Hey My My; Neil Young – Computer Age; Neil Young – Transformer Man; Neil Young – Betty Lou’s Got a New Pair of Shoes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Young The Pitchfork review of Trans: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/22905-trans/ https://thedissolve.com...
Episode 70 – Berlin vs Sex
December 01, 2021 05:03 - 34 minutes - 24 MBBrian answers a listener letter about a Berlin album cover that sends him to the backstory of forgotten feminist icon Terri Nunn. This episode is brought to you in part by Stamps.com! Sign up with promo code POD for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code POD. SHOW NOTES: Songs heard in the show: Berlin – Sex (I’m A…), Donna Summe...
RETOLD – Ghostbusters
November 26, 2021 16:53 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn celebration of Ghostbusters: Afterlife taking over a lot of post-Turkey holiday plans, the guys reload the PILOT episode of Rock N Roll Bedtime stories – the tale of Ray Parker Jr. vs Huey Lewis. SHOW NOTES: See the article and research referenced for this story at this wonderful spot on the internet: https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/ghostbusters-theme-i-aint-afraid-of-getting-sued/ Songs and videos discussed: Huey Lewis and the News – I Want a New Drug: https://www.youtube.co...
Episode 69 – Bob Dylan vs Jesus Christ
November 24, 2021 05:02 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBBrian barrels through the backstory of his favorite televised rock n roll performance, connecting punk rock, alien movies and Bob Dylan’s conversion to Christianity along the way. This episode brought to you by Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code POD for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code POD. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this epi...
Episode 68 – Slick Rick vs the bodyguard
November 17, 2021 05:13 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThe guys hang out in the world of hip hop to discuss the impact of Slick Rick and examine the one bad decision that sent him to jail for way too long. Support the show on Patreon! SHOW NOTES: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/nov/24/slick-rick-you-learn-from-prison-time-what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger https://universalattractions.com/artists/slick-rick/ https://blackdoctor.org/slick-rick-eye/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/09/nyregion/at-50-slick-rick-a-hip-hop-pioneer-s...
Episode 67 – Elvis vs the television
November 10, 2021 04:32 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBA listener letter lets Murdock fly his geek flag for Elvis as the guys explore the rumor that the King was known for using firearms on TV sets. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocknrollbedtimestories SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Phillips https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Keisker https://outsider.com/news/entertainment/elvis-presley-shot-gun-rca-tv-while-watching-robert-goulet-still-preserved-to-this...
Episode 66 – Drummers vs the rest of the band
November 03, 2021 04:28 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBA listener story sends the guys on a search to discover from where the stereotype of drummer-as-madman first emerged, leading them to learn more about legendary stickmen from Gene Krupa to John Bonham. Support the show on Patreon. SHOW NOTES: Songs in this episode: “Sing, Sing, Sing” Benny Goodman Orchestra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine_Appice https://nypost.com/2016/04/30/drummer-who-slept-with-4500-women-witnessed-led-zeppelins-grossest-moment/ Wally Wingert’s short film (cli...
RETOLD – Meatloaf vs ghosts
October 30, 2021 15:12 - 56 minutes - 26 MBIn honor of Halloween, revisit Episode 32 when the guys get a listener email wondering about claims of Meat meeting the supernatural during a recording session. SHOW NOTES: Grunge.com story on Meat Loaf: https://www.grunge.com/168905/the-tragic-real-life-story-of-meat-loaf/ Meat Loaf on Larry King in 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXCX-_P-Icc Ghost Hunters Q&A cell phone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz_LAGSU4WE Mirror article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-n...
Episode 65 – Rock n Roll vs torture
October 27, 2021 04:54 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBA listener letter leads the guys to investigate the origins of using rock music for political torture practices. Support the show on Patreon! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: “Theme from Rawhide” from the Blues Brothers soundtrack; “Back There” by Tim McGraw Pathways to Music Torture journal article (2014) – https://journals.openedition.org/transposition/494?lang=en https://www.vox.com/2014/12/11/7375961/cia-torture-music https://www.mic.com/articles/87851/11-popular-songs-the-c...
Episode 64 – Rick Astley vs the internet
October 20, 2021 04:09 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe guys get the context around the weird cocktail of pop music, internet trolling and goofball humor known as “Rickrolling” and examine the frustrating and short career of the man at the center of it all. SHOW NOTES Songs used in this episode: “Never Gonna Give You Up” version by Rick Astley and a version by The Animal in Me; “Touch Me” by Samantha Fox, “Cruel Summer” by Bananarama. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Astley https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-28-ca-154-st...
Episode 63 – Pearl Jam vs Ticketmaster
October 13, 2021 00:55 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBBrian and Murdock remember that time Eddie Vedder and crew tried to fight for fair ticket prices, cheap merch and music for the people – and lost miserably. This episode is brought to you in part by Db Bags. Get 10% off your next purchase by using the code POD10. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Mr Blue Sky by ELO, Dissident by Pearl Jam, Alive by Pearl Jam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ticketmaster https://www.ticketmaster.com/about/our-history.html https://www.argusleade...
Episode 62 – Men at Work vs the kookaburra
October 06, 2021 04:15 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThe guys go “Down Under” for one of the most irritatingly asinine copyright claims to infect pop music – especially since it took almost 30 years to become a court case. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Get $80 off with code: HFAFF80 – including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Down Under by Men at Work; Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree by Play School Patent troll definition: https://www.eff.org/issues/resources-patent-troll-vic...
Episode 61 – Rock n Roll vs the National Anthem
September 29, 2021 04:21 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBBrian busts the belief that Jimi Hendrix started it all when it comes to repurposing “The Star Spangled Banner.” He reveals the backstory to the baseball game performance that first put musical protest on the map. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh. Get $80 off with code: HFAFF80 – including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Feliciano https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/jose-feliciano-talks-acoustic-guitars-and-a-lif...
Episode 60 – Vanilla Ice vs Suge Knight
September 22, 2021 04:29 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBBrian breaks down the tale of that time Vanilla Ice got hung over a balcony and threatened with his life… maybe. This episode is brought to you in part by HelloFresh! Use the code: HFAFF80 at check out for $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) including Free Shipping on First Box! SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Ice Ice Baby and Scars by Vanilla Ice. Oral history of the balcony incident: https://www.laweekly.com/did-suge-knight-really-dangle-vanilla-ice-off-of-a-balcony/ https://ww...
Episode 59 – Steve Perry vs fame
September 15, 2021 00:05 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBInspired by a photo, Brian and Murdock dig to discover what caused Steve Perry to walk away from a monumental career – and the relationships that eventually brought him back. This episode is brought to you in part by Misen. SHOW NOTES: Songs used in this episode: Journey – “Stone in Love”, Journey – “1990’s Theme”, Bad English – “When I See You Smile,” Journey – “When You Love a Woman” The grilling photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nubbytwiglet/3670374986 https://www.iheart.com/co...
RETOLD – Rock n Roll vs September 11th
September 11, 2021 04:05 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBIn honor of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this is a reposting of Episode 24, originally posted in December of 2020. The guys take on a listener email looking into the effect a terrorist attack on American soil had on popular music and commerce. Which band was set to release controversial album art featuring the World Trade Center that day? What songs got played more in the aftermath? And what about that list of songs a certain radio company suggested should stop gettin...
Episode 58 – Iggy Pop vs the biker gang
September 08, 2021 04:40 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBBrian and Murdock detail the beautifully dysfunctional relationship that shaped late-70’s punk and glam – Iggy Pop and David Bowie – and talk about that time Iggy started a fight with a bunch of motorcycle guys. This episode brought to you in part by Db. Visit here and use the code POD10 for 10% off. RNRBS’ original theme is “Counterpointless” by Hark the Herald. Hear their entire 2008 release Aroura here. SHOW NOTES: Songs played in this episode: Davey Jones and King Bees – Liza Jane; D...