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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

00:39:24

MTV vs Unplugged

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/13

Brian and Murdock dig into the history of MTV's unlikely smash hit that resurrected careers and created a new revenue line for loud bands willing to turn down the volume.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW NOTES: I WANT MY MTV - The Book:

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00:40:47

Simon and Garfunkel vs the movies

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/08/06

Brian and Murdock dig at the roots of "Mrs. Robinson" only to end up on a journey through 70s cinema, childhood friendships, and especially petty songwriting. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:47:33

Morrissey vs Johnny Marr

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/30

Brian and Murdock answer a letter asking for the backstory on what went down between the two big personalities inside The Smiths - Steven Morrissey and Johnny Marr. Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook Sign up for Brian's daily FIVE SONGS email! (It's free!) SHOW

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00:41:13

Cheap Trick vs John Lennon

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/23

Brian and Murdock explore the rumor that Lennon's last album might have had some musical support from a certain set of Midwestern power-poppers.Support the show on Patreon See the show on YouTube Visit the show on Instagram Visit the show on Facebook SHOW NOTES Cheap Trick In Color with Steve Albini producing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bsT3EWlsJM&list=PLvLuPYa2vgAsbNg5NhnEBx2N1GgV28nX6 Interview with Rick Nielsen about working with

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00:40:18

Rockstars vs talk shows

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/16

The guys go through a series of letters all focused on the intersection of musicians and publicity. Did Grateful Dead dose an audience? Did a punk band pull one over on tabloid TV? And why was the singer of that emo band on Sally Jesse Raphael?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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00:39:15

George Jones vs the duck

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/09

Revisiting the life, trials, and absolute chaos that came to define the finest country music singer of all time.

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00:42:02

The Monkees vs MTV

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/07/02

The story of one member of a made-for-TV band who may have changed music history

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00:45:39

Boston vs the Boston Herald

Rock N Roll Story Guys ·

2025/06/25

The fascinating and upsetting story of the two men who defined Boston's sound and personified their struggles

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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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