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Play That Rock n‘ Roll

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A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Ep 86: Interview w/ MICHAEL DES BARRES ("IT'S ONLY...

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2024/12/20

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. Learn more at

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Ep 85: Interview w/ MIKE REILLY of PURE PRAIRIE...

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2024/12/03

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

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Ep 84: Interview w/ GARY GRAFF ("501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS...

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2024/11/26

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

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Ep 83: Discussing '80s Horror Movie Soundtracks with...

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2024/10/28

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:

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Ep 82: Interview w/ MICK STRAWN (Author of "BEHIND...

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2024/10/14

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mick Strawn, author of "BEHIND THE SCREAMS: The Dream Masters Revealed"! In this conversation, Mick's work as a Production Designer on films like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Blade! He also talks about working on the music videos for Dokken's "Dream Warriors" and "Are You Ready For Freddy" by the Fat Boys. Plus stories about Steven Seagal, Mark

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Ep 81: Interview w/ SCOTT SHEA (Author of "ALL THE...

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2024/09/30

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Scott Shea, author of "ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN: How The Mamas & The Papas Came Together and Broke Apart"!In this conversation, we talk about why Scott wanted to write a book about The Mamas & The Papas, his research process, what he thinks of each of the original members, and how their story mirrors the story of the 1960’s as a whole. Learn more at ScottSheaAuthor.com Performance Anxiety podcast (host by Scott's brother, Marc Shea):

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Ep 80: Interview w/ DAVID MORRELL (Author of "FIRST...

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2024/09/19

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with legendary author DAVID MORRELL! David is most well-known for his 1972 debut novel, "FIRST BLOOD", which was adapted into the film starring Sylvester Stallone in 1982. David has also written THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE ROSE, CREEPERS, LAST REVEILLE, and many others. He’s published over 30 books, in addition to several essays, comic books, and non-fiction works as well.In this conversation, we discussed David’s earliest inspirations, his background in music

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Ep 79: Discussing the BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise...

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2024/07/15

To celebrate the release BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F on Netflix, Play That Rock n' Roll is joined by Mathew Buck (Host of the Film Brain YouTube channel) for a conversation about the entire BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise.In this conversation, we discussed what works in each of the four films (and what doesn't), the long gap between the third and fourth films, and the soundtracks of the first two movies. Mathew's Links: https://linktr.ee/filmbrain Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more

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BONUS: Discussing "Born in the USA" with Jesse...

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2024/07/10

Here is our full conversation with podcaster Jesse Jackson about his perspective on Bruce Springsteen's landmark 1984 album, "Born in the USA". Clips of this conversation were used in Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective on "Born in the USA".Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKYwJiDx6I4 Jesse's links: https://linktr.ee/setlustingbruce Our links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BONUS: Discussing "Born in the USA" with Ryan White...

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2024/07/08

Here is our full conversation with author Ryan White about his perspective on Bruce Springsteen's landmark 1984 album, "Born in the USA". Clips of this conversation were used in Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective on "Born in the USA". Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKYwJiDx6I4 Buy the latest edition of SPRINGSTEEN: ALBUM BY ALBUM

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Ep 78: BORN IN THE USA: Myths and Misinterpretations

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2024/07/04

This is Play That Rock 'n Roll's retrospective on Bruce Springsteen's iconic hit song, "BORN IN THE USA". In this special episode, we dive deep into the meaning behind the lyrics in the song, how the song has been misappropriated over the years, it's tenuous connection to the RAMBO film series, and whether or not it's right to describe the song as "patriotic". We also discuss several misconceptions about the Vietnam War, including what started the popular conspiracy theory about American POW's being

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Ep 77: Interview w/ DAVID PENZER (Author of "SITTING...

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2024/05/13

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former WCW Ring Announcer David Penzer about his new book, "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 1: WCW". And as an added bonus, we are joined by a special guest co-host: AAron Camaro from the Decibel Geek podcast!In this conversation, we discussed why David partnered with Guy Evans to write this book, what bonus features they’ve included, and he also tells some stories about big name wrestling legends like Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, and Sid Vicious. He also shares

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Ep 76: Interview w/ MIKE DETERMAN & TOM ROSY...

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2024/05/04

May the 4th be with you!This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mike Determan and Tom Rosy, the co-directors of the new documentary, "BEHIND THE BUCKET". "Behind the Bucket" is a documentary about the Midwest Garrison of the 501st Legion, which is a community of dedicated Star Wars fans who design and build film-accurate costumes that they wear to conventions and other fan events. They also lend their support by appearing in these costumes at fundraisers and charity events. In this

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Ep 75: Interview w/ JOSEPH WOOTEN of the STEVE MILLER...

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2024/04/19

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with the longtime keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band, JOSEPH WOOTEN!In this conversation, we talk about how Joseph got started in the music industry, how he joined the Steve Miller Band, what it was like working with the legendary Sonny Charles, and also his memories of longtime bandmate Norton Buffalo, who sadly passed away in 2009. We also discuss the book Joseph published, which is a collection of sayings, observations, and wisdom that he has come up

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Ep 74: Interview w/ ANITA GEVINSON (Author of "YOU...

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2024/03/11

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Anita Gevinson about her book "YOU TURN ME ON, I'M A RADIO... My Wild Rock 'N' Roll Life", which includes an account of her relationship with songwriter Warren Zevon.In this conversation, we talk about why Anita decided to write the book, what it was like watching Warren record the Excitable Boy album with Jackson Browne, and how Warren's concerts changed over the years they were together. We also discuss some of her frustrations about how she

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Ep 73: Interview w/ C.M. KUSHINS (Author of...

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2024/02/12

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author C.M. Kushins about his book NOTHING'S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon".In this conversation, we talk about why Chad decided to write the book, how he went about doing it, and what he discovered during the research process. We also discuss the backstage politics that have kept Warren Zevon out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame all these years, as well as Chad's most recent writing project. Warren Zevon Live Show Archive:

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Ep 72: Interview w/ DARREN PALTROWITZ (Author of "DLR...

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2024/02/05

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Darren Paltrowitz about his new book "DLR BOOK: How David Lee Roth Changed the World". In this conversation, we talk about why Darren decided to write the book, the difference between Diamond Dave’s on-stage and off-stage personas, his experiences seeing Dave in concert, and what he does on his podcasts. Darren's Links: https://linktr.ee/paltrowitz Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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Ep 71: Interview w/ STEVE ROSEN (Author of...

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2024/01/29

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Steve Rosen about his new book "TONECHASER: UNDERSTANDING EDWARD". In this conversation, we talk about Steve’s career as a music journalist, why he decided to write the book, how he put it together, what Eddie was like as a friend, and what David Lee Roth was like out of the spotlight. Learn more at https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ep 70: Molly Hatchet, Part Two: The Current Lineup...

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2024/01/22

This is Part Two of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary Southern Rock band, Molly Hatchet. In this episode, we cover the latter days of the band, their new direction under guitarist Bobby Ingram, and what they are up to today. We also discuss their turn towards heavier "Southern metal" music in the 2000s, the lead singers that took over for Danny Joe Brown, and even the band's controversial relationship with the confederate flag. We also pay tribute to all of the men who

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Ep 69: Molly Hatchet, Part One: The Original Lineup...

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2024/01/02

This is Part One of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary Southern Rock band, Molly Hatchet. In this episode, we cover the early days of the band, their connections to Lynyrd Skynyrd, and how they broke through with "Flirtin' with Disaster". We also discuss why lead singer Danny Joe Brown left for a solo career in the early '80s, how the band carried on without him, what brought them all back together, and how the original lineup of the band closed out the decade. We will

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