x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures

Vin "Hollywood" Ruiz

What’s up my metal Scavengers! This is Pure Rock Hidden Treasures with DJ Hollywood. My name is Hollywood and I’m the dude that goes down the Rabbit Hole and listens to ALL the songs “so you don’t have too!”. That’s right, this is the show for all of you out there who want to hear something different other than the same repeat songs over and over. And I’m here to shake it up by playing Deep Cuts and New tracks by established bands AND a bunch a great NEW bands out there as well.So I’m doing a public

music music commentary

All Episodes

61:28

Season 2: Psychedelic 60s

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2023/01/01

The Psychedelic 60s were a gas, gas, gas!! Join your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they take you on a hip, trip that will make you flip as they discuss 10 mind bending, classic tracks that defined the 60s psychedelic sound. From Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane and Strawberry Alarm Clock to The Zombies, Mama’s & The Papas, The Hollies and more. Enjoy the stories behind the songs and the hilarious back and forth banter from your groovy co-hosts having a kicky blast. To all of our fans in 92

en

78:37

Season 2: Triple Glam Slam - Slaughter, KIX and Enuff...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/12/15

Which host loves to “Glam” and which one loves to “Slam”? Find out as you take a journey with your co-hosts, Hollywood and Dirty Jim, while they listen to Slaughter, KIX and Enuff Z’Nuff to reveal a few golden nuggets of musical excellence, albeit with a large helping of cheese, to add to their Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist. The albums, “Stick It To Ya” by Slaughter, “Blow My Fuse” by KIX and the self-titled debut album by Enuff Z’Nuff sold millions of records. But by the time of the early

en

58:39

Season 2: The Odd Couple - Megadeth and Counting Crows

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/12/15

Join your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim, as they intertwine tracks from two multi-platinum bands at the opposite ends of the musical spectrum. This episode of “The Odd Couple” features 10 selected tracks from Megadeth’s 1992 album, “Countdown to Extinction” and Counting Crows 1993 album, “August and Everything After”. Tracks like, “Symphony of Destruction”, “Sweating Bullets”, “Skin O’ My Teeth” alongside, “Round Here”, “Mr. Jones”, “A Murder of One” and more will be added to our growing Spotify

en

60:41

Season 2: Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/12/01

How was it possible that a new band in 1987, known for sleazy, glam, dirty blues rock, sold over 30 million albums worldwide? That’s exactly what Guns N’ Roses did with their debut album “Appetite for Destruction”. Were Axl, Slash and the rest of the band, posers or the real deal? Join your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they go back and forth while discussing GNR hit songs, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City” along with other polarizing tracks that defined the

en

67:59

Season 2: Deep Purple - Make Me A Mix (1972 - 1974)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/12/01

Join your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim, as they craft an amazing “Make Me A Mix” of music from the legendary Deep Purple. Choosing tracks from 4 albums from 1972-1974 to add to the Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist on Spotify, you’ll hear reviews on classic rock radio staples as “Smoke on the Water”, “Space Truckin’”, “Woman From Tokyo” and “Burn”, along with a number of amazing deeper cuts unfamiliar to the average listener. To all our listeners in over 77 countries, enjoy the episode!All

en

77:38

Season 2: Battle of the Glams - RATT "Out of the...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/11/15

The glorious 80s made superstars out of glittery, flashy Glam bands. But what would happen if you took two albums from two of the most popular bands of the 80s and battled them to the death? That’s exactly what your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim did. Listen in to the “Battle of the Glams” between, RATT “Out of the Cellar” (1984) vs. WARRANT – “Dog Eat Dog” (1992) as point values are assessed to each song reviewed and tabulated at the end of the show. Who will win this mighty Battle? To all our

en

79:05

Season 2: U.K. Triple Band Slam - Supertramp, The...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/11/15

The British are coming! The British are coming!! … Join co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they welcome the British invasion and review three albums from U.K. Rock bands Supertramp (Breakfast In America – 1979), The Kinks (Low Budget – 1979) and The Who (Who’s Next – 1971). Listen in as they reminisce about legendary classic rock songs from our neighbors across the pond that will be added to the Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist on Spotify. To all our listeners in over 77 countries, enjoy the

en

59:19

Season 2: Whitesnake - Self-titled (1987)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/11/01

The Hair, Pop Metal, and Glam scene of the 1980s was at it's height by 1987 and David Coverdale, lead singer and founding member of Whitesnake, was swinging for the fences. And with the release of the self-titled Whitesnake album in 1987, Coverdale and the boys hit a grand slam selling over 8 million albums! With radio hits such as "Here I Go Again", "Still of the Night" and "Is This Love?", Whitesnake became a household name along with MTV playing a trilogy of videos featuring the late video vixen

en

63:40

Season 2: Black Sabbath - Paranoid (1970)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/10/15

Listen in as your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim tell hilarious stories of their High School days while discussing Black Sabbath’s 1970 legendary album, “Paranoid”. This classic album sold over 4 million copies and spawned several rock radio hits and fan favorites such as “War Pigs”, “Iron Man”, “Paranoid” and “Fairies Wear Boots”. And find out who gave the higher Sweet Mullets album rating … was it Hollywood or Dirty Jim? Check out the episode and find out. To all our fans in over 56 countries,

en

58:39

Season 2: Guilty Pleasures Hidden Treasures VOL. 1

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/10/15

Listen to Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they discuss how we all listen to songs that either we’re embarrassed to mention to others, or we love little known songs that we want the world to hear! See if you agree with these mystery song choices made by Hollywood and Dirty Jim to add to the Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist on Spotify. Enjoy the episode!All sound effects and music used with permission.Sound effects - Zapsplat.comIntro Music: Looperman.com; Drum Loop from HP Records – Vintage kit 2;

en

60:40

Season 2: Mötley Crüe - Too Fast For Love (1981)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/10/01

Listen in as Hollywood and Dirty Jim share many laughs and memories of the 1981 Platinum selling debut album “Too Fast For Love” by Mötley Crüe. From the hard and heavy hits, “Live Wire” and “Piece of Your Action” to sleazy, Glam Rock favs as “Public Enemy #1” and “Take Me to the Top”, the boys in Mötley Crüe bring their raw, garage glam to the masses. Have fun playing along with Hollywood and Dirty Jim with “What the hell is Vince Neil singing” as they try to figure out the lyrics to certain songs

en

57:52

Season 2: The Odd Couple - Metallica "The Black...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/10/01

What do you get when you mix Metallica and ASIA? … you get “The Odd Couple”, our newest segment in Season 2 of the GTFO podcast. Have fun listening to Hollywood and Dirty Jim going back and forth between both albums and choosing which songs will make the Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist on Spotify. Enjoy the episode!All sound effects and music used with permission.Sound effects - Zapsplat.comIntro Music: Looperman.com; Drum Loop from HP Records – Vintage kit 2; Guitar Loop from Geomoon – Groovy

en

54:36

Season 2: Van Halen - 5150 (1986)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/09/15

Eavesdrop on the conversation between your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they reminisce about partying in the 1980s on hot summer nights in Naugatuck, CT enjoying great music and hanging out with friends. Listen in as they review the Sammy Hagar’s first album as lead singer for Van Halen – 5150 from 1986 which sold over 6 million albums worldwide. And hear their take on the “new” Van Halen sound on “Dreams”, “Why Can’t This Be Love”, “Love Walks In”, “Best of Both World’s” and find out which

en

57:02

Season 2: Volbeat - "Make Me A Mix" (2010 - 2016)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/09/15

Listen to Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they pick their favorite tracks from three Volbeat albums: Beyond Hell/Above Heaven (2010); Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies (2013) and Seal the Deal & Let's Boogie (2016). Volbeat burst onto the music scene in 2001 with a new heavy sound created by Michael Poulsen by throwing into a blender a little bit of Elvis & Johnny Cash; Stray Cats & Ramones and Metallica. Volbeat quickly rose to international fame with their brand of Melodic Rockabilly Punk

en

58:53

Season 2: KISS - self-titled Debut (1974)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/09/01

Listen in as your co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim revert back to their High School days of hilarious sophomoric humor while discussing the 1974 self-titled debut album by KISS. Containing a number of fan favorites such as “Strutter”, “Deuce”, “Cold Gin”, “100,000 Years” and “Black Diamond”, it’s a classic album for the KISS Army and fans of 70s rock. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to experience a new segment on the GTFO podcast called, “WHAT IF?”, which cannot be explained, you just have to

en

48:45

Season 2: Boston - self-titled Debut (1976)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/09/01

Listen in as Hollywood and Dirty Jim discuss the Best-Selling debut album of the 1970's by the band BOSTON from 1976. Listening to this landmark album brings back so many memories you'll feel like going through your closet to find those bell bottoms and platforms shoes... well maybe not! With over 20 million albums sold and all 8 songs played regularly on Classic Rock radio, the debut album by BOSTON is an absolute timeless classic!All sound effects and music used with permission.Sound effects -

en

49:00

Season 1: Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind (1983)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/08/15

What’s a “Muad Dib” and “Gom Jabbar”? Join Hollywood and Dirty Jim to find out as they review the platinum selling album, “Piece Of Mind” by Iron Maiden from 1983. After the success of their sophomore album, “The Number of the Beast”, Iron Maiden took their music to the next level and scored radio and MTV hits with “The Flight of Icarus” and “The Trooper”. Find out the real story behind the backwards message at the beginning of the song, “Still Life”. Also listen to Hollywood tell his story of being

en

54:37

Season 1: Triple Band Slam - April Wine, Triumph and...

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/08/15

Join co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they TAKE OFF to “The Great White North” and review three albums from Canadian Rock bands April Wine (The Nature of the Beast – 1981), Triumph (Allied Forces – 1980) and RUSH (Permanent Waves – 1980). Listen in as they reminisce about several Classic songs from our neighbors to the North that will be added to the Ultimate GenX Rockin Mixtape playlist on Spotify. In the words of Dirty Jim, “Thank you Canada, you are very nice people!”All sound effects and

en

47:54

Season 1: DIO - Dream Evil (1987)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/08/01

Listen in as your co-hosts, Hollywood and Dirty Jim, review the 1987 album, "Dream Evil" by DIO, and find out the back story of Murray, the band mascot, to see if he was a benevolent Malacovian creature or something sinister. "Dream Evil" is the first album to feature new guitarist, Craig Goldy featuring the singles, "I Could Have Been A Dreamer" and "All the Fools Sailed Away" with the highlights being the deeper album cuts which totally ROCK! Enjoy the metal flashback and hilarity with amazing

en

49:53

Season 1: Journey - Escape (1981)

Pure Rock Hidden Treasures ·

2022/08/01

Join co-hosts Hollywood and Dirty Jim as they journey back to 1981 and reminisce about roller skating and getting together with girls at parties while listening to the album "Escape" by Journey. After six albums, Journey finally broke through with their biggest worldwide smash album in 1981 that sold over 10 million records! Listen in as Hollywood and Dirty Jim review, "Don't Stop Believin'", "Who's Crying Now", "Stone In Love", Open Arms" and more. And find out which publication called Journey a

en

232 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold