Episodes

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.

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

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

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

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

Aerosmith really hit the big time with their 3rd album, Toys In The Attic. Selling over 9 million copies in the US and 5 million more singles, we celebrate this hard rock masterpiece as it turns 50!

Bad Company's sophomore effort Straight Shooter had a lot to try to live up to after their debut but the boys showed they had plenty more in the tank

How much trouble can 6 teenagers out alone in Toronto to see The Who in 1989 get into? Farmer John from the Vinyl Relics weaves a tale of innocence, rejection, confusion, retaliation, vandalism, anticipation, hooliganism, jubilation and more on this fun tale of Teenage Wasteland

Jeff Beck created a jazzy album full of grooves with the help of George Martin, Stevie Wonder and some career defining guitar licks. Between the sweet sentiments of Cause We Ended As Lovers to the heavy Freeway Jam, the album went to #4 in the US and sold platinum despite no vocals on the record.

In order to attract listeners in synth pop 1985, Eric Clapton teamed up with Phil Collins to ride his wave of pop success along with outside songwriters and A level session players. . Behind The Sun went platinum in the US thanks to some radio hits but has it endured the test of time?

No Jacket Required was a mid-80s sensation selling over 25 million copies worldwide. While you can't deny the pop sensibility of this album, can you say it's aged well as it turns 40?

The second LP/CD on Physical Graffiti may not pack the same punch as the first but there's plenty of jems and jams to make this not only Led Zeppelin's greatest achievement but maybe the best double album ever

The Sex Pistols were the ultimate punk rockers, burning out way before they faded away. The attitude, execution and fearlessness of the era was embodied by The Pistols and our sister Amy Linden saw it all go down at Winterland 1978.

Led Zeppelin's 1975 double album showcases the power and breadth of the band at the peak of their power. As it turns 50 we go track x track on the first LPCD which is epic on its own.

The Vision Quest soundtrack went platinum and provided the tone-setting score to the coming of age movie. Most of the songs were hits but some were very forgettable. We talk the role the soundtrack plays in the film, how it stands on its own and why it matters 40 years later.

1985 saw the reemergence of Jimmy Page in The Firm with Paul Rodgers and an incredible rhythm section. But even with the help of an AOR hit in Radioactive, most fans were left wanting by this supergroup debut.

Van Halen's final album with Sammy Hagar hit #1 & went 3x platinum in the US. Buoyed by a couple of big radio hits, you might have thought all was well with the band. But it wasn't...

Fly By Night may have been Rush's 2nd album but it was the first with drummer & lyricist Neil Peart. He injects his precision and flare into Geddy and Alex's rockin riffs and opened the door to their proggier sound.

Host of The Struts Life podcast Leah Jones shares the story of the first night she saw The Struts and how it changed her life forever

On Part 2 of our year in review we not only go over the live events we caught but walk one by one through the 15 artists & legends we interviewed during the year

Part 1 of our 2024 in Review focuses on the 30+ albums we reviewed and the many authors & podcasters who joined us on UAWIL & First Concert Memories this year

Hearing that Nicko McBrain is stepping down from his perch in Iron Maiden after 42 years was a surprise but not a shock. We take the opportunity to talk about his legacy in the band, the time The Wolf shook hands with Nicko and what the future looks like for Nicko and Maiden

2nd Albums can be tricky. Either you follow up with a big step forward or you suffer from the Sophomore Slump. Either way, we've picked 5 each that we love that have stood the test of time and 3 that we can not stand either because we don't like them or they were so overplayed that we can't stand…

CEO & Co-Founder of Pantheon Podcasts Christian Swain fulfills a lifelong dream by seeing Wayne Kramer live and celebrating the legacy of the MC5