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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

April 17, 2025

UAWIL #229: Robert Plant - Shaken N Stirred

Robert Plant's first 2 solo albums were well received, boasted radio and MTV hits and his live shows were a success. So with the same band intact, the 3rd album would be his best yet, right?
April 10, 2025

UAWIL #228: Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms

Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits were perfect for MTV and in 1985 rode their videos to over 30 Million in sales with Brothers in Arms. As it turns 40, we go in-depth on how it's aged, the deep sound quality, and preview the 40th anniversary release.
April 3, 2025

UAWIL #227: Pete Townshend - Empty Glass

Pete Townshend found his life and career at a crossroads in 1980. What came out of it was his best solo effort and better than most of his work with The Who
April 1, 2025

First Concert Memories #21: KISS with Brian Slagel, CEO of Metal Blade Records

Metal God Brian Slagel, Founder & CEO of Metal Blade Records, takes us on a journey to the night he saw KISS on the Alive! Tour and how it changed his life
March 27, 2025

UAWIL #226: Judas Priest - British Steel

Judas Priest's British Steel album made heavy metal available to the masses with greater pop sensibility and helped the band and genre reach a whole new level
March 20, 2025

UAWIL #225: Becoming Led Zeppelin Review

The much awaited Led Zeppelin documentary which follows the members from school boys to rock gods is well worth a viewing