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The Rock Pod

Your backstage pass to the wildest stories in rock "n" roll history.Hosted by Jimmy—rock trivia junkie, liner-note addict, and guy who still thinks cassettes were underrated—The Rock Pod takes you deep into the music, mayhem, and madness behind the legends.From epic albums and infamous feuds to one-hit wonders and vanishing acts, each fully scripted episode is a mix of deep research, dry humor, and serious love for all things loud.New episodes weekly on Tuesday. Classic rock, glam, grunge, punk, and

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This Week In Rock Music History / Oct 13 - Oct 19

The Rock Pod ·

2025/10/13

From the spark of Beatlemania to the thunder of AC/DC, this week in rock music history is stacked with milestones. On October 13, 1963, The Beatles lit up British television and sent Beatlemania into overdrive. A decade later, The Rolling Stones topped the UK charts with Goats Head Soup and its unforgettable ballad Angie. By 1980, AC/DC’s Back in Black went Platinum, solidifying their comeback after Bon Scott’s passing. And in 1982, KISS roared back to their hard rock roots with Creatures of the

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The Rock Pod / Seven Mary Three: Beyond Cumbersome

The Rock Pod ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of The Rock Pod, we’re diving headfirst into the story of Seven Mary Three—the post-grunge rockers who gave us the iconic ‘90s anthem “Cumbersome” and a whole lot more. From their college roots and explosive rise to the pressures of radio success and artistic evolution, we break down the journey of a band that never quite got its full due.Host Jimmy takes you behind the riffs, the record deals, and the raw emotion that powered 7M3’s sound—plus the backstories, side roads, and

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This Week In Rock Music History 10/06 - 10/12

The Rock Pod ·

2025/10/06

From Beatles breakthroughs to Zeppelin dominance, this week in rock history had it all. On October 6, 1969, George Harrison stepped into the spotlight when The Beatles released Something, the first Harrison-penned A-side. That same day in 1979, Led Zeppelin’s In Through the Out Door hit #1 in the U.S., marking the last chart-topping moment before John Bonham’s passing. But it wasn’t all triumph—on October 6, 1966, rock lost Johnny Kidd of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates in a tragic car crash.Triumphs,

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The Rock Pod / Pearl Jam: Vitalogy and the Voice of a...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/10/03

From the ashes of Mother Love Bone to the heights of global superstardom, Pearl Jam carved their own path through the grunge explosion—and then swerved to avoid it. In this epic episode of The Rock Pod, Jimmy dives headfirst into the legacy of Eddie Vedder and the band that redefined what it meant to stay true in an industry built on compromise.We’ll unpack the stories behind iconic tracks like “Alive,” “Jeremy,” and “Better Man,” explore the band’s war with Ticketmaster, and follow their evolution

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The Rock Pod / Cake: From Sacramento to "Short...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/30

From The Distance to Short Skirt/Long Jacket, we’re slicing into the quirky, funky, trumpet-blaring world of Cake!Hear the back stories, the irony, the lineup changes, and the hits that made them one of the most unique bands of the ‘90s and 2000s.Listen now on The Rock Pod! TheRockPod.com#TheRockPod #AllKillerNoFiller #RockPodcast #AltRock #90sRock #IndieRock #CakeTheBand #TheDistance #ShortSkirtLongJacket #NeverThere #ComfortEagle #AltRockLegends #RockHistory #MusicPodcast #OnRepeat

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This Week In Rock Music History / Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/29

From punk-tinged new wave to piano-driven perfection, this week in rock history covers it all. The Police scored their first UK #1 with Message in a Bottle, Grand Funk Railroad hit the top of the U.S. charts with We’re an American Band, and The Beatles made their official debut with Love Me Do. Meanwhile, Elton John dropped his masterpiece Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and Cream launched their farewell tour. A week of firsts, lasts, and everything legendary in between.Listen now at TheRockPod.com

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The Rock Pod / Offspring: Smash, Snark and Survival

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/26

From the gritty streets of Orange County to the top of the alt-rock charts, The Offspring smashed their way into punk history with sharp riffs, sarcastic lyrics, and surprising smarts. In this episode of The Rock Pod, Jimmy dives headfirst into the full-throttle story of Dexter, Noodles, and the band that made millions question their self-esteem.We’ll unpack the early days of Manic Subsidal, their DIY punk roots, the breakout success of Smash, and the ironic genius of Americana. Plus, tales of viral

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The Rock Pod / AC/DC: High Voltage Legacy

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/23

In this explosive episode of The Rock Pod, Jimmy takes you on a high-voltage journey through the legacy of AC/DC — from their gritty beginnings in Australia to their global rock domination. We dive into the wild charisma of Bon Scott, the massive success of Back in Black, the unwavering power of Angus Young's riffs, and the thunderous evolution of one of rock’s most iconic bands.You’ll hear the backstories, the heartbreaks, the triumphs, and the true grit that’s kept AC/DC standing tall for over

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The Rock Pod / This Week In Rock Music History / Sep...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/22

From Bowie’s glitter invasion to Sabbath’s last stand, this week in rock history brought some serious milestones. David Bowie launched the U.S. Ziggy Stardust tour in Cleveland, the very first Farm Aid raised millions for struggling farmers, and Black Sabbath dropped Never Say Die!—the last album from the original lineup before Ozzy’s exit. Add in Grace Slick’s first gig with The Great Society and the birth of Geffen Records, and you’ve got a week where rock shaped culture onstage, on record, and

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The Rock Pod / The Smashing Pumpkins: Melancholy,...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/19

In this epic deep dive, Jimmy peels back the glittery, grungy layers of The Smashing Pumpkins — from the sweaty Chicago clubs of the late '80s to the arena-filling drama of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and beyond.It’s a tale of towering ambition, dreamy distortion, internal implosions, and the ever-unapologetic Billy Corgan. We’re talking about the band that blurred the lines between grunge, goth, and glam with tracks like “Today,” “1979,” and “Bullet with Butterfly Wings.”Join us for a

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The Rock Pod / Huey Lewis & The News: The Heart of...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/19

In this epic deep dive episode, Jimmy takes you on a ride through the life and music of Huey Lewis — from his early harmonica busking days in Europe to fronting one of the most beloved bands of the ’80s. Hear the untold stories of Clover, the making of Sports, the MTV era, the Back to the Future breakthrough, and the battles Huey faced offstage. Packed with humor, history, and the unforgettable soundtrack of an era, this episode proves that the heart of rock and roll is still beatin’.TheRockPod.com

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The Rock Pod / Metallica: Ride The Lightning, Rule...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/16

From dingy garages to the biggest stadiums on Earth—Metallica’s story is a mix of speed, tragedy, controversy, and sheer metal glory. In this episode of The Rock Pod, Jimmy takes you through the band’s epic journey: the raw thrash of Kill ’Em All, the technical mastery of Master of Puppets, the heartbreak of losing Cliff Burton, the mainstream takeover with The Black Album, and the wild twists of haircuts, lawsuits, and therapy sessions.Packed with backstories, studio fights, road chaos, and some of

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The Rock Pod / This Week In Rock Music History 09/15...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/15

Elvis battled himself on the charts with Don’t Be Cruel and Hound Dog, the Beatles got yanked off stage mid-show in Cleveland, and Blind Faith proved the supergroup hype was real by topping charts in both the U.S. and the U.K. Add in a pricey Beatles charity gig and a birthday shout-out, and you’ve got one wild week in rock ’n’ roll history.Listen now at TheRockPod.com#TheRockPod #RockHistory #RockAndRoll #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #MusicHistory #AllKillerNoFiller #ElvisPresley #DontBeCruel

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The Rock Pod / Motley Crue: Shout At The Devil, Snort...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/12

Glam, grit, and glorious mayhem—The Rock Pod dives headfirst into the leather-studded madness of Mötley Crüe. Jimmy takes you through the band’s insane ride from Sunset Strip nobodies to glam-metal royalty: car crashes, overdoses, pentagrams, Pamela, power ballads, and everything in between. It’s the whole twisted tale—loud and dirty.Highlights:Nikki Sixx dies (but not for long)Vince Neil crashes & courtsTommy Lee drums like a beast (and films some... extras)Mick Mars plays silent shredder to

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The Rock Pod / Pantera: Cowboys, Chaos, and Crushing...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/09

Get ready to walk through hell—Texas style. In this heavy-hitting episode of The Rock Pod, host Jimmy takes you deep into the blistering, beer-soaked saga of Pantera, the band that flipped metal on its head and gave us some of the fiercest riffs in rock history.From their glam metal roots and the arrival of Phil Anselmo, to the rise of groove metal with Cowboys from Hell, Vulgar Display of Power, and beyond—this is the full-throttle, fully scripted story of Pantera, told with grit, humor, and

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The Rock Pod / This Week In Rock Music History 09/08...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/08

From new wave cool to Lennon’s big leap, this week in rock is stacked with milestones. The Cars’ Benjamin Orr celebrates a birthday, John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band step onstage in Toronto for a post-Beatles turning point, and MTV launches the very first VMAs—complete with Madonna’s unforgettable “Like a Virgin” moment. Elvis lands on TV Guide, Eddie Cochran signs his big deal, and the beat goes on.Stream it now at TheRockPod.com#TheRockPod #RockMusicHistory #Podcast #RocknRoll #TheBeatles

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The Rock Pod / Alice In Chains: Dirt, Demons and...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/05

In this brutally honest, fully loaded deep dive, Jimmy takes you into the heart of grunge’s darkest, heaviest chapter: Alice In Chains. From their hair-metal origins to haunting harmonies and heroin-fueled heartbreak, this episode covers it all—Layne Staley’s tortured genius, Jerry Cantrell’s crushing riffs, the platinum rise of Facelift and Dirt, the legendary MTV Unplugged performance, and the band’s rebirth after tragedy.You’ll hear backstage stories, band tensions, heartbreaking loss, and the

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The Rock Pod / Van Halen: Runnin' With The Legends

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/02

Get ready to shred, scream, and split-kick your way through rock history as The Rock Pod dives deep into the electrifying story of Van Halen — the band that redefined arena rock and guitar heroics.From backyard parties in Pasadena to sold-out stadiums around the world, this episode covers it all:Eddie’s genre-smashing guitar wizardry, David Lee Roth’s high-flying antics, Sammy Hagar’s era of chart-topping hits, backstage drama, tour debauchery, and the legacy of one of the most iconic rock bands of

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The Rock Pod / This Week In Rock Music History 08/31...

The Rock Pod ·

2025/09/01

From Beatles anthems to Doors demos, this week in rock history is stacked. Hey Jude stormed the charts in 1968, Traffic played their swan song, and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s friends and heroes gathered for a tearful tribute. The Grateful Dead funked things up with Shakedown Street, Tom Waits turned weird with Swordfishtrombones, and The Doors cut their first-ever demo. Plus, George Harrison gave us While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries was born.Listen now at TheRockPod.com

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The Rock Pod / Cranking it to 11 on Season 2!

The Rock Pod ·

2025/08/28

Rockers, buckle up — The Rock Pod Season 2 is about to crank it to eleven!This season we’re spotlighting legends and icons — Cheap Trick, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, AC/DC, Huey Lewis, Mötley Crüe, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Nirvana… and oh yeah, so, so many more.We’re bringing you deep dives, wild backstories, and for the first time ever — some epic panel discussions with really cool people who live and breathe rock just like you.And hey — Riff Fest 2025 is coming! Think you know the greatest

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