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The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast

The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal and early MTV. Hosted by The Wolf, an American expat who misses his record collection more than his friends and family and Action Jackson from the East Coast. These two interview roc...

Recent Episodes

Oct. 1, 2025

UAWIL #254: The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta

The Police had to record Zenyatta Mondatta in less than a month, between two massive tours, with a couple of concerts in other countries while living the Netherlands. That may be why fans are divided on whether it's their best, worst or somewhere in the middle. But with classic hits Don't Stand So …
Oct. 1, 2025

First Concert Memories #27: Led Zeppelin with Tony Michaelides

Hear about seeing Led Zeppelin in 1969 and going backstage to meet the band from an industry insider with decades of music biz stories
Sept. 24, 2025

UAWIL #253: Steve Hackett - Voyage of the Acolyte

50 years ago Steve Hackett offered up his 1st solo album while still a member of Genesis. The prog guitar hero still plays cuts from this classic today alongside material from his days in Genesis
Sept. 17, 2025

UAWIL #252: Oasis - What's The Story, Morning Glory?

The 2nd album from Oasis is turning 30 as they reunite to once again rule the world. Thanks to the epic and prolific b-sides, What's The Story Morning Glory is really more of a double album that changed the world for young Brits while standing out in a sea of grunge in the US.
Sept. 10, 2025

UAWIL #251: Rush - Caress of Steel

Rush's 3rd album wasn't a hit at the time nor is it at the top of many fans' lists. It was a transition that would lead to 2112, A Farewell to Kings & Hemispheres that remains divisive amongst the fans to this day.
Sept. 3, 2025

UAWIL #250: Hugh Syme Interview

Legendary artist Hugh Syme joins us to talk about Rush's Caress of Steel at 50 - his first collaboration with the band which sparked a 50 year relationship. Hear about working with legends like Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, Bob Ezrin & more, plus a preview of a new Rush anniversary reissue!