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Rock N Roll Story Guys

Gamut Podcast Network

Rock N Roll Story Guys features two best friends discussing (and maybe setting straight) the rumor, innuendo and hidden details that surround some of the biggest bands and songs in rock n roll history.

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All Episodes

00:38:48

808s vs hip hop

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/06/18

The story of the Roland TR-808 - a drum machine/musical innovation hailed as an absolute failure - until it absolutely wasn't

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00:39:14

Hank Williams Jr vs the mountain

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/06/11

Discover how Hank Jr's visual turn from tribute act to rowdy powerhouse was due in part to a fall he shouldn't have survived

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00:43:25

Steely Dan vs Gaucho

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/06/04

A search for stories about out-of-control album creations send Brian and Murdock towards a tale of Steely Dan

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00:40:11

Led Zeppelin vs the heist

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/05/28

The infamous tale of that time a whole lotta money went missing - and the suspects, mobsters and managers who may (or may not) have been at the center of it all.

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00:41:30

The Grammys vs the curse

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/05/21

the long running rumor that winning too many Grammys too quickly can end a career

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00:41:18

Paul McCartney vs death

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/05/14

The insane popularity and pressure facing the Beatles in the mid-60's and the crazy rumor right in the middle that catapaulted them to even BIGGER fame

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00:40:05

Jimmy Page vs Jake Holmes

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/05/07

The tale of the time a certain future member of Led Zeppelin ripped off his own opening act

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00:42:18

Metallica vs Napster

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/04/30

Two internet friends change the world of music and square off with one of the biggest bands in the world

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00:38:12

Zildjian vs Sabian

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/04/23

A musical rivalry of epic historical proportions - involving Constantinople, feuding brothers, and serious alchemy.

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00:58:01

Van Halen vs The Clash

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/04/16

Why Diamond Dave got so mouthy about a certain band of British punks during Van Halen's headling set at the 1983 US Festival

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00:37:06

Queen vs Survivor

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/04/09

Discover how an '80s action star's soundtrack search — and one band’s refusal — opened the door for another group to land a career-changing opportunity.

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00:43:50

Dire Straits vs celebrity

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/04/02

A look at the rise and disappearance (pop culturally) of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits.

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00:42:10

Shaquille O'Neal vs Billy Corgan

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/03/26

Brian and Murdock have fun revisiting the early-90's and the idea of the "multi-tiered celebrity" through the person of Shaquille O'Neal. Did an emerging alt-rock god really almost collab with the 7-foot superstar on wax? Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your story to

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00:37:57

The Traveling Wilburys vs Bob Dylan

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/03/19

The guys go back to the mid-80's to find out the varying circumstances that brought together (arguably) the greatest super group of all time. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your story to wearethestoryguys@gmail.com to get in the running. See the Louder Than Life

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00:32:06

Neil Young vs synth pop

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/03/12

While working to answer a letter about a particular period in Neil Young's musical history, the guy's uncover an unexpected tear jerker of a story centered around the love of a father. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your story to wearethestoryguys@gmail.com to get in

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00:35:16

NIN vs 10050 Cielo Drive

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/03/05

The guys follow the Manson family from their time with a Beach Boy through the grisly murders that defined an address - and to the rocker who made a landmark album at the scene of their crime.. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your story to wearethestoryguys@gmail.com

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00:38:47

Johnny Paycheck vs Ohio

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/02/26

Brian and Murdock dig into a question from an Ohio native who might be related to Johnny Paycheck - and they try to figure out what really happened when the outlaw legend was confronted with a gun, turtle soup, and a LOT of cocaine. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Win Louder Than Life passes by sending us your “rock n roll origin story”! What made you the kind of nerd who listens to a show like this? Send us your

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00:41:01

Everclear vs Portland

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/02/19

The guys go searching for answers as to why the lead singer of the band that gave the world "Santa Monica" might be the most hated dude in his "hometown"? SHOW NOTES: 2015 Willamette Week piece: https://www.wweek.com/music/2015/11/17/its-a-real-small-town/ So Much for the Afterglow Oral History (Willamette Week 2017): https://www.wweek.com/music/2017/05/09/i-think-weve-got-a-problem-an-oral-history-of-everclears-so-much-for-the-afterglow/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Krebs Hazel -

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00:44:53

Timberlake vs Toronto

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/02/12

Brian and Murdock dig into the story behind the 2003 mega-concert put on in Toronto to stimulate the economy - and why Justin Timberlake got invited by the Rolling Stones. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook SHOW

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00:39:29

Bon Jovi vs Buffalo

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/02/05

The guys answer a question about that time Jon Bon Jovi tried to buy a football team, the drama that unfolded - and how it all might have changed American history. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook SHOW

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