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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author ANGIE MOON, in which we discuss the best Classic Rock songs that have connections to True Crime stories, as well as her book CRIME OF THE CENTURY. In this conversation, we count down our ten favorite songs that are either about, or inspired by, true crime stories. We also discuss how Angie wrote her book, what she posts on her website, and some of her opinions about the golden era of Classic Rock. Check out her archive and book here: https://crazyonclassicrock.com/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast<...

"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the seventh part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover Jimmy's triumphant return to the pop charts thanks to a massive hit record that Jimmy contributed to, as well as his subsequent efforts to follow up on it. We then dive into the barrage of live albums Jimmy put out for his most loyal fans, the rapid expansion of his Margaritaville brand restaurants...

Play That Rock n' Roll is proud to present our discussion about David Lee Roth's ill-fated 2026 Tour. For this I am joined by the hosts of the DLR CAST, Darren Paltrowitz and Steve Roth. In this conversation, Darren and Steve discuss what went wrong with Dave on this tour, and how that fits in with the last ten years of his career, which has been lackluster to say the least. We also discuss the current (and sorry) state of the Van Halen camp in 2026. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast

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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the sixth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover the two albums he released during this stretch, in addition to a live album and a series of compilation records he put together with other artists. We also cover the passing of an essential Coral Reefer, Jimmy's longstanding beef with David Allan Coe, the launch of his internet radio station, and...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten *POLITICAL* Songs from Bruce Springsteen! To do this, we are joined by the host of "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast", Jesse Jackson! In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs Bruce Springsteen that feature lyrics about social/political issues. We cover songs that were written about Hurricane Katrina, police violence, Three Mile Island, immigration, the Vietnam War, the Great Recession, and other politically themed topics.

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DARREN HILL the bassist of RED ROCKERS, about the band's new LIVE album, "IT'S IN OUR BLOOD". This live album (and concert film) comes from a special reunion show Red Rockers played in 2023, which was their first time playing together in nearly 40 years. In this conversation, we talk about how this reunion concert went and what it meant to Darren to play with his RED ROCKERS bandmates for the first time in nearly 40 years. We also discuss the band’s original run in the early ‘80s, which included touring with the...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten Non-Led Zeppelin Songs from Jimmy Page! To do this, we are joined by the host of the "Performance Anxiety" podcast, Marc Shea! In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs from Jimmy Page's catalog... outside of Led Zeppelin! So our lists include songs from Jimmy's solo albums, The Firm, Coverdale/Page, Page and Plant, Roy Harper, and others!

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author/podcaster Stanley Karr. Stanley visited our livestream to promote his new book "CHAMPIONS FOR A CAUSE". In this conversation, we talk about what motivated Stanley to launch his podcast, some of the notable pro-wrestlers he's interviewed, and how he put together his new book. We also reviewed WRESTLEMANIA 42, talked about various wrestling events we've attended, and finally counted down our TOP 5 MATCHES from the 'MACHO MAN' RANDY SAVAGE! Our links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast

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Here is the edited version of my debut livestream, in which I am joined by my friend Chris to run through our lists of the Top Ten Songs by the STEVE MILLER BAND. Our links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DEBORA IYALL the lead singer of ROMEO VOID, about the band's new album, "LIVE '81 - '85". "Romeo Void: Live '81 - '85" is being released on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2026. In this conversation, we talk about some of the most memorable gigs Romeo Void played back in their heyday, and how they picked the tracks that have been included in this collection. Debora also shares her stories of singing on stage alongside Bono from U2, and working with Ric Ocasek in the studio. And we even...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with comedian & podcaster DEAN DELRAY. Dean visited the show to discuss his *final* all-star tribute concert to Bon Scott, and his debut comedy special "5836". In this conversation, we talk about Dean's longstanding fandom of Bon Scott and AC/DC, and how that turned into the annual all-star tribute concerts he put together in Los Angeles. He shares several behind-the-scenes stories from this last concert, which includes how he managed to get Gene Simmons from KISS on the bill! We also discuss Dean's debut comedy special "5836" and what keeps him motivated on...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with MICHAEL DES BARRES about the first ever LIVE album from THE POWER STATION, the super-group he fronted in 1985 after original lead singer Robert Palmer stepped away. "POWER MAD: The Power Station Live at the Spectrum" is being released on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2026. In this conversation, we talk about the wild tour this album is pulled from, what it was like fronting one of the biggest super-groups of the '80s, and what he had to do win over an audience who were expecting someone else. We...

This is my retrospective of the iconic LETHAL WEAPON film franchise, as well as my arguments for why a fifth film is not needed (or wanted!). In this special episode, we talk about what makes these movies work, and why the challenges of making a fifth movie are simply too much to overcome at this point. I have included a clip from my conversations with Mathew Buck (host of the Film Brain YouTube channel), in which Mathew also shares his disinterest in a fifth Lethal Weapon movie. Mathew Buck conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=470JrfnM4p4 Our...

"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the fifth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover the three albums he released during this stretch, in addition to a live album and a Christmas record. We also cover a couple of near-catastrophic experiences Jimmy survived, as well as an unfortunate photo of him that recently surfaced as a result of a US government documents dump.

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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the fourth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover the four albums he released during this stretch, the live concert he released on video, and the impressive foray into fiction writing.

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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the third part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover the four albums he released during this stretch, the iconic film soundtracks he was a part of, and the humble launch of the business that would eventually make him his *real money*.

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In this bonus episode, I am joined by podcaster Jesse Jackson to celebrate his tenth anniversary of hosting Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast (and myself hitting 100 episodes), and then talk about some of the big news for Bruce Springsteen in 2025. Set Lusting Bruce: https://www.facebook.com/SetLustingBruce/ https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/setlustingbruce https://www.patreon.com/setlustingbruce Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with STAN BUSH, the man behind iconic '80s soundtrack anthems like "The Touch", "Dare", "Fight to Survive", and "Never Surrender"! In this conversation, we talk about two of the most important people he works with when recording music, how those collaborations played out on this new album, and what motivates him to record his brand of “motivational rock”. We also discussed his musical roots, which go back to his youth in Gainsville, FL where he played in high school talent shows alongside a young Tom Petty AND the Allman Brothers. Then...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with STU COOK, legendary bassist of Creedence Clearwater Revival! Stu visited the show to promote an album he recorded (called "JACKDAWG") along with John McFee and Keith Knudson from The Doobie Brothers. In this conversation, we talk about how JACKDAWG got started, their songwriting process, why the album took so long to get a proper release, and how they came up with the name. Stu also tells the stories behind a few of the tracks, and shares his memories of drummer Keith Knudson. We also discuss two major aspects of Stu’s...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's 100th episode (!), which is an interview with comedian Nick Prueher, the co-host of the Found Footage Festival. We begin this interview by talking about what Nick was doing before the Found Footage Fest, which was mainly working at the Late Show with David Letterman. He tells some great stories about interacting with celebrities like Richard Simmons, Darlene Love, Bruce Willis, and even President Bill Clinton. He also shares his memories of working on the episode that featured Warren Zevon’s legendary final appearance. From there, we move onto what he’s doing now...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Gary Graff, editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide"! In this conversation, we talk about some of the major musical trends of the ‘80s and how Gary felt about them in his early days as a music journalist. And since we had both recently seen Devo on their current tour, Gary shares his review of that show. From there, we dive in on some Classic Rock selections that he wrote the reviews for, specifically albums from Genesis, Steve Winwood, Toto, Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, am...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's recap ROCKNPOD 2025 in Nashville, TN. In this video, I discuss how the convention went on Saturday, April 12th, and what I did with my free time on Friday & Sunday. The purpose of this video is to give the listener an idea of what this weekend looks like for an attendee. If you're considering attending ROCKNPOD in the future, this video will hopefully help you make your decision. Please post any questions you have about the event! Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast

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This is the final part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features three guest interviews. The first is with singer/songwriter ROBERT FLEISCHMAN. The second is with JEANNE BASONE aka "Hollywood" from GLOW. And the third is with A&R man TOM ZUTAUT. In the first conversation, Robert Fleischman talks about his new solo album "Emotional Atlas", and how he channel his emotional pain into a beautiful piece of art. He also discusses the importance of artistic independence, and reflects on his time with Journey. In the second conversation, Jeanne "Hollywood" Basone talks...

This is the second part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features two guest interviews. The first is with bass player extraordinaire, BILLY SHEEHAN! The second is with BRIAN "DAMAGE" FORSYTHE, the lead guitarist and founding member of KIX! In the first conversation, Billy Sheehan talks about Mr. Big's final gig, his memories of working with David Lee Roth, and his idea for a Spanish language version of the "Eat 'Em and Smile" album. He also shares some incredible stories from gigs he played with Mr Big. In the second conversation, Brian "Damage"...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's special FULL TEAM COVERAGE of the announcement stating that WARREN ZEVON is a 2025 inductee for the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME! This roundtable discussion features Chad Kushins (author of NOTHING'S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon), former radio host Anita Gevinson (who wrote about her relationship with Warren in her book, YOU TURN ME ON, I'M A RADIO), and photographer George Gruel (who wrote about his time as Warren's best friend and road manager in his book LAWYERS, GUNS, & PHOTOS). In this episode, we celebrate the news of Warren being inducted...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with MARK WHITE, the co-director of the "Y&T: ON WITH THE SHOW" (2019) documentary. This was one of the panel discussions that were held on the Main Stage at ROCKNPOD 2025.

In this conversation, Mark tells us about how he got connected with Y&T, why he wanted to make this documentary, and how he and his co-director Geoff Ganz went about putting it together, which included A LOT of interviews with big name rockstars, and also with original members of the band, several of whom are...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author C.M. Kushins about his book "BEAST: John Bonham and The Rise of Led Zeppelin".

In this conversation, we talk about why he wanted to write about John Bonham, how Chad navigated the myths and legends that surround Led Zeppelin, and what sets this book apart from all the other biographies about this band. We also discuss the new documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” and Chad shares his thoughts about what Zeppelin might have done if Bonham had not tragically passed away when he did.

Here is my full conversation with podcaster Stephanie Myers about her perspective on one of Jimmy Buffett's best albums -- "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978). Clips of this conversation were used in Part 2 of "A Podcast Looks at Jimmy" (Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective on Jimmy Buffett).

A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 2: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '70s:

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Songfacts Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NyIHFj2Dzu8bZeH80kgJH

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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the second part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover a soundtrack he recorded for a largely-forgotten comedy film, the introduction of the Coral Reefer Band, and a hot streak of hit records that made up the most successful period of his catalog, which included his career-defining hit song "Margaritaville". We also settle, once and for all, the debate over what goes on...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Founder and CEO of Black Ink Presents, John Kinsner! John visited the show to discuss his production, "LABYRINTH IN CONCERT"!

In this conversation, we talk about how John got Black Ink Presents started, and the type of shows they produce, including a very cool story about working with Elton John. Then we dive into Labyrinth In Concert, as he tells us about how that show was conceptualized, the people involved with putting it on, the feedback he’s received from fans and show business insiders, and what fans ca...

"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover his early life as a street musician, the bizarre label that gave him his first record deal, his first five albums, and who he was as an artist in the pre-Margaritaville days. We also discuss an insane story about Jimmy getting on the wrong side of one of the most infamous figures in...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former TNA Ring Announcer David Penzer about his new book, "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 2: The XWF, TNA and Life After Wrestling". And as an added bonus, we are joined by a special guest co-host: AAron Camaro from the Decibel Geek podcast!

We discuss some of the topics Dave covered in the book, including an infamous confrontation between Rowdy Roddy Piper and Vince Russo, but most of this interview is actually about music!

When Dave was here last time, he mentioned that he is a huge rock music...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Corey Spector! Corey visited the show to discuss his Jimmy Buffett tribute show, "MARGARITAS IN PARADISE"!

In this conversation, we talk about what fans can expect at a Margaritas In Paradise show, how they pick the setlist, and what Jimmy’s music means to Corey. He also shares his experiences of seeing Jimmy in concert and visiting the original Margaritaville! Now Corey is also a solo performer with a career outside Margaritas in Paradise as well, so we also discuss how he got into the music business, his fa...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's full conversation with podcaster Brian Colburn about his perspective on two of Bob Seger's best album: "Stranger In Town" (1978) and "Against the Wind" (1980). Clips of this conversation were used in Play That Rock n' Roll's two-part retrospective on Bob Seger.

Part 1: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/playthatrocknroll?selected=PAN8621412076

Part 2: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/playthatrocknroll?selected=PAN9062366496

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This is Part TWO of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the commercial heyday of the Silver Bullet Band, Bob's foray into the MTV era, and what he has been up to in recent years. We also discuss some major pop culture events Bob passed on, his connections to Miami Vice, and the biggest chart hit of his career.

To give further insight into some of the topics covered, I have included clips from my conversation with music journalist Gary Graff, who co-wrote a book...

This is Part One of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the early days of "The Bob Seger System", Bob's breakthrough live album, and the start of one of the best "hot streaks" of releases in Classic Rock history. We also discuss a bizarre parody song Bob recorded in the '60s, what inspired the lyrics of "Turn the Page", and the massive hit song he co-wrote for the Eagles. We will discuss Bob's later years in Part 2.

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Michael Des Barres! Michael visited the show to discuss new glam rock covers album, "IT'S ONLY ROCK N' ROLL"!

In this conversation, we talk about what drove him to release a new album, and the songs he selected for it. He also shares his memories of being friends with David Bowie, appearing on Miami Vice, and oh yeah, the time he performed with a live **tiger** on stage with him! Plus he teases some ideas for his next project.

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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mike Reilly, longtime member and now owner/manager of PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE! Mike visited the show to discuss the band's first album in nearly twenty years, "BACK ON TRACK"!

In this conversation, we discuss what motivated them to release a new album, the songs they recorded for it, and the surprising backstory of some of those songs! We also talk about PPL’s history with Vince Gill, their iconic “Sad Luke” album artwork, and how a YouTuber from the UK helped introduce their music to a new generation of fan...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Gary Graff, editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide and the co-author of "TRAVELIN' MAN: On the Road & Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger"!

In this conversation, we discuss both books. First we talk about how the ‘90s book came to be and what makes the albums included here *essential*. Gary also expands on a few Classic Rock albums that he wrote the reviews for, specifically albums from the Eagles, Meat Loaf, John Fogerty, and even the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The second part of...

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with '80 Influencer / Content Creator, Jordan Rumsey aka CantBuyMe80s on Tiktok & Instagram!

In this conversation, we celebrate the Halloween season by counting down the best '80s Horror Movie Soundtracks! We also discuss Jordan's success on social media, and some of her favorite aspects of '80s pop culture.

Jordan's Links: https://msha.ke/cantbuyme80s?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYCcN-l9aNOMxCIyiWYJ6TuZUtfHNqq76KFq68sYubd6sj6A3jC_aYnlPk_aem_UNPmzCxHLdm67aGxjXxqNw

Jordan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantbuyme80s_/?hl=en

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