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Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles

Michael Wiles

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01:02:18

Jeremy and Mike review TWRP's new album The Longest...

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2025/10/07

Jeremy joins Mike in the studio to talk about all things TWRP! We discuss the Canadian band's recent performance in Chicago and their latest excellent album The Longest Weekend.

46:16

"Chicago Scene" Episode - An Interview with...

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2025/09/30

In this Chicago Scene episode, we speak with Chicago singer/songwriter Terry Smith. We discuss the many bands he is a part of including the Modern Day Saints, The Yellowhammers and Cannonball as well as his great solo work. We take a deep dive into his latest excellent album, 'You Won't Have A Name'.

35:18

Bonus Episode!! Interview with Cathy Richardson of...

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2025/09/24

In this bonus episode, we speak with Cathy Richardson, Lead Singer of Jefferson Starship for the last 17 years. We discuss how the band is honoring the late Paul Kantner's wishes to keep the music and legacy of Jefferson Starship alive. We also talk about their Runaway Again tour and their upcoming performance at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL

56:46

Interview with Singer/Songwriter Maia Sharp

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2025/09/23

Maia Sharp is a great American Songwriter and Singer. Her songs have been recorded and performed by some of the best artists in the world including, Cher, Bonnie Raitt, Art Garfunkel and so many more. In this episode, we speak with Maia about her musical journey and her latest solo album, Tomboy.

28:07

New Music Friday! Interview Junior Bourcier of...

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2025/09/19

In this New Music Friday episode, we talk to Junior Bourcier, Guitarist and songwriter of Atomik Train. Atomik Train is a full throttle hard rock band hailing from Montreal, Canada. We deep dive into their great upcoming self-titled debut album.

56:42

Interview with Sean Egan, author of Bruce Springsteen...

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2025/09/16

In this episode, author Sean Egan returns to talk about his latest Quarto Publishing book, Bruce Springsteen and Born To Run 50 Years.

31:35

Bonus!! Head East and The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall...

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2025/09/11

In this bonus episode, we are joined by Roger Boyd, founding member of Head East, and Ron Romeo, head of the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Head East is being inducted into the Illinois Rock Hall Of Fame on September 14th. We talk to Roger about the band induction and their 50th Anniversary, and to Ron about the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and their upcoming induction ceremony.

26:03

Interview with Steve Rothery of Marillion and Bioscope

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2025/09/09

In this episode, we speak with legendary guitarist and founding member of Marillion, Steve Rothery. We discuss his latest project Bioscope, with Thorston Quaeschning of Tangerine Dream and their new album Gento.

35:48

New Music Friday with Singer/Songwriter Cormac Leahy

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2025/09/05

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with a great young singer/songwriter from Kilkenny, Ireland, Cormac Leahy. Cormac has taken Tik Tok and Instagram by storm with his amazing Bob Dylan and Donovan covers and his great original music. We also discuss his band, The Niks, who also have some great rocking songs.

41:20

Interview with Joe Deninzon of Stratopheerius

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2025/09/02

In this episode, we speak with rock violinist Joe Deninzon. Hailed as the "Jimi Hendrix of Violin", Joe has played with great artists including Bruce Springsteen, The Who, Ritchie Blackmore, and many others. In 2023, he was selected as the new violinist for Kansas, and he has his own excellent band, Stratopheerius. We discuss his musical journey, playing with Kansas, and Statopheerius' latest album, Imposter.

01:02:08

Heavy Metal Week Episode #3 - Interview with Joe...

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2025/08/27

Heavy Metal Week Episode #3 - We speak with Joe Miller, founder of the great Defenders Of The Faith heavy metal wehzine and lead singer for Dreamline - A Tribute To Rush. We discuss his inspiration in founding this webzine, his recent experience seeing Black Sabbath and Ozzy's last show in Birmingham, and his musical journey that led to him singing in a Rush tribute band.

33:48

Heavy Metal Week Episode #2 - Interview with Andi...

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2025/08/26

It's Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup! In Episode #2, we speak with Andi Deris, one of the three lead vocalists of the legendary heavy metal band Helloween. We discuss the bands 40th Anniversary and their latest album, Giants and Monsters.

56:48

Heavy Metal Week Episode #1 - Interview with Daniel...

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2025/08/25

Welcome to Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup. In episode #1 we speak with author Daniel Bukszpan about his latest great Quarto Publishing book, Iron Maiden At 50. We also discuss the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

38:04

New Music Friday - Interview with Anthony from Sounds...

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2025/08/22

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with Anthony Doughty, lead singer and guitarist with Sounds Of The Good Life, one of the hottest "Vintage Rock" bands in the Chicagoland area. We discuss the bands formation, last years excellent EP, New Horizons and their latest single "Tonight".

01:09:39

Jeremy and Mike Deep Dive into Bruce Springsteen's...

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2025/08/21

In part 2 or 2 episodes focusing on Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set, Jeremy and Mike deep dive into the box set and give you a "Cliff 's Notes" overview of this seven-album juggernaut.

01:19:23

Interview with former Bruce Springsteen guitarist,...

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2025/08/19

In part 1 or 2 episodes focusing on Bruce Springsteen's Lost Tracks II Box Set, we speak with veteran guitarist and Bruce Springsteen's former band member, Shane Fontayne. We discuss Shane's work with Bruce in the 90's and his participation in Bruce's "Streets of Philadelphia Sessions" album from the Lost Tracks II Box Set.

42:04

Interview with Pangaea

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2025/08/12

In this episode, we speak with Corey and Ron of Pangaea. Pangaea has been making incredible rock music since 1989. We discuss their latest album, The Reckoning.

39:39

Interview with Punk Rock Singer/Songwriter Kate Fagan

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2025/08/05

In this episode, we speak with Kate Fagan, who was very influential in the early 80's Chicago Punk Rock scene. Her independant single I Don't Wanna Be Too Cool, was one of top selling independant singles of the era. She went on to open for bands like The Clash and The English Beat with her ska band, Heavy Manners. Kate is still writing and performing today and we discuss her latest music and upcoming performances.

51:13

Interview with Mark Brend, author of Down River In...

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2025/07/29

Who is David Ackles?? He was a groundbreaking singer-songwriter in the late 1960s and early 1970s who released four critically acclaimed albums and then seemingly disappeared. We speak with author Mark Brend who has written a great book on David's life called Down River In Search of David Ackles.

46:11

New Music Friday with Singer/Songwriter AJ Rosales

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2025/07/25

In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with singer/songwriter AJ Rosales. We discuss his "progressive acoustic", genre bending songs and we deep dive into his latest album Phasedrift.

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