The Rock and Roll Geek Show

This is day 4 of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Lars Lenova writes  in with five questions for Michael Butler

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Squeeze

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This is day 2 of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

Today  we go gardening

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Kiss

This is day one of the Dog days of  Podcasting 

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Mott

The episode kicks off with an intriguing introduction to the Rock and Roll Butler’s mushroom hunting escapades. Set in an undisclosed trail in upstate New York, the host shares his passion for foraging mushrooms, emphasizing his expertise. He highlights the value of mushrooms, particularly morels and chanterelles, which he considers the holy grail of edible fungi. The conversation shifts to the practical side of mushroom hunting, discussing what to do with large quantities of mushrooms and the various ways to enjo...

This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York.

Chuck Speer, The Rock and Roll Hoosier calls in with a Ted Nugent show review.
R.I.P. John C. Dvorak
I need content and show ideas for The Dog Days of Podcasting
Stevie Stiletto vinyl on Ebay
John Nashed Remixed “The Doctor” from Cheap Trick

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The Living End
Ted Nugent
Social Distortion
Cheap Trick
Airbourne

This is from the undisclosed location in Upstate New York. We made it. Also, JS Skulls calls in with some advice and a Marshall Tucker Show Review.

Music by
The Hellacopters

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I’m on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a hotel room in Bolingbrook, Illinois. friend Of The Show Jeff  Zelepugas  joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion

Music by
The Kinks

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I’m on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a hotel room in Bolingbrook, Illinois. friend Of The Show Jeff  Zelepugas  joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion

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The Kinks

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In I’m on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a bar in Omaha Nebraska called the Fan Tan Club 

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The Runaways

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In I’m on the road in a 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a hotel room in Cheyenne, Wyoming  friend Of The Show Ken Grossman joins me and my undisclosed beautiful travel companion

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D.A.D

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I’m on the road in A 16 foot Penske truck  I’m doing this show from a dive bar in Evansville Wyoming

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Alvin Lee

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Butler’s Cross-Country Adventure

A journey unfolds as the Rock and Roll Geek Michael Butler embarks on a cross-country trip in a 16-foot Penske truck from San Francisco to upstate New York. The adventure kicks off with a lively road trip atmosphere, filled with memorable moments, including a birthday cake party with friends. Highlights from performances along the way showcase a good crowd and positive reception. As the trip progresses, there’s a call for donations to support the journey.

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00:00:13 – Introduction to the journey
00:01:11 – The road trip begins
00:01:53 – Memorable moments
00:02:59 – Celebration...

On this episode, I talk about my upcoming cross country road trip . I would love to meet up with you for a beer a meal or a floor to sleep on. Also, a track by track review of the new Deep Purple album, SPLAT!

Music by

Paul Westerberg
Mickey Dolenz
Deep Purple
Airbourne

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On this episode, I give a major update on my life and do a track by track review of the new Rachel Bolan solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State. And a special bonus date report from Chris Capelle, the Rock n Roll Copywriter.

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Speed Stroke
Velveteen Queen
Rachel Bolan
Valley Lodge

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On this episode, in tribute to Jack Douglas, I play all songs produced by him. Also a Triumph show review from Blake Johnston and Michael Street, Eric the RnRPleeb calls in with show reviews of the new Iron Maiden documentary and a David Lee Roth Show Review. I also review Ultimate Classic Rock’s article on the number one albums of 1976.

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On this episode I talk about my trip to my hometown. I talk about seeing Steve Earle in a church. I listen to the first 2 new Rolling Stones songs. The Rock n Roll Copywriter calls in with a Cheap Trick Show Review. The Rock n Roll Hoosier calls in with a Foghat Show review. And more!

Music by
Steve Earle and The Supersuckers
Rolling Stones
Cheap Trick
American Heartbreak
Rod Stewart

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On this episode I do a track by track of the new Suzi Quatro album, Freedom, a show report the Cheap Trick show I saw at Niagara Falls and a Supersuckers/Todd Snider show review from JS Skulls.

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This is day  of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  I’m back in an undisclosed location,

Ross the Boss RIP

Check out The Strains!

Music by:

The Dictators

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This is day 5 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We’re in Newport, KY with The Strains

Ross the Boss RIP

Music by:

Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom

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This is day 4 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We’re in Cleveland, Ohio with The Strains

Ross the Boss RIP

Music by:

Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom

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This is day 3 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We’re in Chicago, IL with The Strains

Ross the Boss Died Today  RIP

Music by:

The Dictators

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This is day 2 of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We’re in Milwaukee, WI with The Strains

Music by:
Ginger Wildheart

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This is day one of the Handsome Dick MANITOBA Midwest tour.  We’re in Grand Rapids Michigan with The Strains

Music by:
Ginger Wildheart

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In Rock and Roll Geek Show episode 1452, “Wednesday Afternoon Trainwreck,” host Michael Butler delivers his signature unfiltered take on recent live shows from rock legends and underdogs. Expect show reports from Gluecifer, Good The Bad The Zugly, Donny Osmond, Joan Jett, and The Eagles, with classic Butler humor and Real School of Rock insight.[americanheartbreak +1]
He also shares his “discovery” of The New Cars 16 years late, plus rants, emails, and deep cuts for fans of classic rock, glam, punk, and hard rock concert recaps. This episode is perfect for concert junkies searching for honest reviews of 2026 tours by legacy a...

Michael Butler delivers a full track?by?track review of Michael Monroe’s brand?new album Outerstellar, the punk?glam rock legend’s latest release packed with high?energy riffs and hooks. He breaks down every song’s strengths, from blistering guitars to Monroe’s signature vocals, assigns scores, and invites listeners to share their own ratings for comparison. This episode celebrates Monroe’s enduring legacy from Hanoi Rocks to solo triumphs, perfect for fans of glam punk, hard rock, and honest album critiques On this episode I do a track by track review of the new Michael Monroe album Oute...

Michael Butler dives deep into Nazareth’s classic albums in this “Does It Hold Up?” twofer episode: the iconic 1975 release Hair of the Dog (yes, that title track) and the gritty 1979 powerhouse No Mean City. He breaks down if these hard rock masterpieces from Scotland’s finest still deliver the goods today – track by track, with no punches pulled in the Real School of Rock style.[podcasts.apple]
Featuring donor shoutouts from fans like Tim Schall, Kirk Crawford, and many more who keep the show rocking via Venmo (@Michael-Butler-11). Essential listening for Nazareth fans, classic hard rock lovers, and anyone...

In this episode of the Rock and Roll Geek Show, Michael Butler reacts to the news that legendary Manowar guitarist Ross The Boss has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He talks about Ross’s impact on classic heavy metal, his guitar work with Manowar and beyond, and what this diagnosis means for the metal community.[podcastaddict]
Butler shares personal reflections on Ross The Boss, plays key tracks that defined his career, and invites fellow rock and roll geeks to send in their stories, memories, and well wishes. If you love old-school heavy meta...

The final update from the Handsome Dick Mini NYC Birthday Tour from an undisclosed location in upstate New York.  

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Blak...

Jim S the Rock n Roll Toothbrusher and JD Cohen join me in the women’s bathroom in Providence, RI for a Handsome Dick Manitoba tour update and review of the show.

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Day 1 out with Handsome Dick Manitoba and my rock brothers. Also I review the new Lou Gram Single

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I’m not feeling myself today  but I power through it

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On this show I list my top 10 albums of 2025 , give or take 5 0r 6.

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On this show I do a track by track review of the new album from Danko Jones, Leo Rising

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Danko Jones Website
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On this show I do show reviews from and audio comments from Eric the RnR Pleeb, Tim Smith the Rock n Roll Runner, Chris Capelle, the Rock n Roll Copywriter, Michael Street the Rock n Roll Exterminater and a Rant of the week from Jonathan Travers.

Music by

Tuk Smith
Razorbats
Foreigner
Michael Monroe

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On this Thanksgiving episode I meet Harold Naideau, who tells some great Kiss , Plasmatics and David Bowie stories.

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Website
Instagram

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On this episode I do a track by track review of the new Cheap Trick album, All Washed Up

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On this episode, friend of the show , B.J. Lisko joins me and we listen to the new record  by his band, Turbo Lovers called Working Blue

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Facebook

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PKMR 34 – The Streaming Conundrum – The Swing Kids make us feel guitly. Boston Hardcore. Atlanta Rock. Madrid Punk. Crusty asumptions. Punk productions, pop productions. Southern Death Cult vs Death Cult vs The Cult. Stabbings at Thee Parkside. All this and more!

D.O.A. – New Age

The Delinquents – Delinquent

SS Decontrol – The Kids Will Have Their Say

Biters – Hang Around

Cidadao – O Quarto Poder

Dru The Drifter – I Don’t Wanna Take My Meds

Bloodstains – Public Hanging

BLVCKHELICOPTERS – When I Was Seventeen

The post PKMR 34 – The...

On this episode : An update from Country Cruising 2025  I’m playing the cruise with Chad Bushnell 

Today I talk with Lance Watson , the bass player for Dirty Grass Soul

Music By

Dirty Grass Soul 

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On this episode : An update from Country Cruising 2025  I’m playing the cruise with Chad Bushnell 

Today I talk with Adam Carrillo, the bass player for Kin Faux

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On this episode : An update from Country Cruising 2025  I’m playing the cruise with Chad Bushnell 

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