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Rock "n" Roll Grad School

Heidi Hedquist/Luke Poling

Does the world really need another music podcast? Yes, it needs this one.Rock ‘n’ Roll Grad School brings audiences along on a ride that feels like a late-night conversation on a tour bus traveling to the next gig.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #209- American Standard:...

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2024/12/18

Here's an episode that we originally released on our sister show, Why? but if this isn't Grad School, well, we don't know what is.If you're like us, you need more Cheap Trick in your life. Thankfully, Ross Warner is here with his new book, American Standard: Cheap Trick from the bars to the Budokan and Beyond. It's a look at one of the great American bands and tries to sort fact from fiction. And don't just take us for it- the book is making a lot of year-end best-of lists.American Standard: ...

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Rock n Roll Grad School #208- Redd Kross

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2024/12/11

This is one that is some time in the making.The legendary band Redd Kross started in the early 80’s when Steven McDonald was just 11 years old. Along with his big brother Jeff, Redd Kross has been carving their own unique path through rock music.They've just released their 10th album (a double album), a memoir (Now You're One of Us) and a documentary (Born Innocent). We talked with Jeff and Steven about all of this. And which drummer would make the best hair dresser.For more information on ev...

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Rock n Roll Grad School #207- Roger Street Friedman

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2024/12/04

The last time we talked with Roger Street Friedman, he was talking about his most recent album, produced by Larry Campbell. Now with his new record, "Long Shadows," Roger has taken over the producer role and emerged with an incredibly personal record that resonates.For more information, check out Roger's website, or follow him on Facebook.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #206- 2L0T

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2024/11/27

2L0T is a fascinating collection of musicians, each with a unique set of skills all coming together to create fascinating music together. Their debut album, "Entropy," is available right now. For more information, you can check out their website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #205- Christmas with Yachtley...

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2024/11/20

We sit down with Philly Ocean and Sailor Hawkins to talk about Yachtley Crew's newest EP, Seas and Greetings- because what goes together better than Yacht rock and Christmas?For more information, you can check out the band's website, follow them on Facebook, or purchase the album from Earache Records.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #204- The 501 Definitive...

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2024/11/13

What records define the '90s as a decade to be remembered? Is it NSync? Nirvana? What about hip-hop?Thankfully, music writer and editor Gary Graff is here to muddy the water and start all sorts of disagreements with his new book, "501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide," available November 5th from Motorbooks.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #203- Jovin Webb

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2024/11/06

Jovin Webb is a singer and songwriter who just put out his first album on the Blind Pig record label. He's also a former American Idol contestant. Neither of these things will give you a sense of how amazing his voice sounds."Drifter" is out now and available wherever you get your records. You can follow Jovin on Facebook or find him on Instagram (@jovinwebb)

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Rock n Roll Grad School #202- Bob Cowsill

Rock "n" Roll Grad School ·

2024/10/30

The Cowsills evoke a certain time and place, but, as artists, they've continued to grow and develop their voices. And, when they decided to make a record together in the early 90's, they knew it would be the next step in their evolution. However, it didn't exactly work out that way. But now, Global, is coming out widely, available to everyone.For more information, you can check out the group's website, or follow them on Facebook.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #201- Andrew Browning

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2024/10/23

Andrew Browning writes about human condition in all it's messy details. His most recent Love is a Beautiful Thing, is another deep dive into life. Love is a Beautiful Thing is available everywhere on November 22nd. For more information, check out Andrew's website, or follow him on Facebook.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #200 Tribute #2- Sweet Relief

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2024/10/16

As we celebrate episode 200, we are doing a second take on our Tribute: A Tribute to Tributes series. This time, we're looking at the 90's classic: Sweet Relief

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Rock n Roll Grad School #199- Pennywise's Jim Lindberg

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2024/10/09

Jim Lindberg is on the road right now with the legendary So-Cal punk band Pennywise, but he's also releasing brand new material under the Black Pacific name. Teaming up with producer Paul Miner, Lindberg offers a new batch of songs (some he's been sitting on for years) with the voice and attitude you'd expect.For more information you can find Jim on Facebook or you can follow him on Instagram, @jimlindbergpw.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #198- Iain Matthews

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2024/10/02

You may know Iain Matthews from his time with Fairport Convention. Or, you may know him from all his other groups, projects and solo records. And he's about to add another one to the list. How Much is Enough is his newest. We talked with Iain in what turned out to be a master class on songwriting.How Much is Enough is out on October 25th via Sunset Blvd records. For more information, check out Iain's website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #197- Kevin Keller

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2024/09/25

This week we're talking ambient music with Kevin Keller. If you don't fully get the genre, we talk more about it and try to deconstruct what it is and how you make it.Kevin has a really engrossing and fascinating album out now called Evensong, available wherever quality music is sold. For more information, check out his website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #196- Rob McNelley

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2024/09/18

You know Rob McNelley's work. He's written with country music legends like Dolly Parton, Bob Seeger and Lady A. Now, he's putting out his own music and, surprise surprise, it's really good. For more information, you can follow Rob on Instagram, @rmcnelley.Plus, Heidi sees Bob Dylan for the first time and has her life forever changed.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #195 Sha Na Na's Scott Simon

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2024/09/11

Sadly, Screamin' Scott Simon from Sha Na Na passed away last weekend. Scott was very generous to sit down with us and talk about the group and his fascinating career. Enjoy this conversation and play some of Scott's music loud in his memory.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #194 The story of the Grande...

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2024/09/04

For music fans, the legend of the Grande Ballroom looms large. The room played host to important shows by band such as The MC5, The Who, Iggy and the Stooges and BB King. While it's not longer a music venue, the room is an iconic part of the history of Detroit music. We talked with Tony D’Annunzio, director of the documentary, Louder Then Love: The Grande Ballroom Story, which is screening as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival, September 21st, 2024.For more information on the film, check...

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Rock n Roll Grad School #193 Carbon Leaf

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2024/08/28

Carbon Leaf have been around since the 90's and their newest record, "Time is the Playground," is out on September 27th. It's everything you want in a great pop/rock record. We sat down with lead singer/songwriter Barry Privett about the record, what makes a great mix tape song and, of course, the satanic panic of the 80s.For more information, you can check out Carbon Leaf's website, or you can follow them on Facebook.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #192 3 Pairs of Boots

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2024/08/21

The last time we talked with 3 Pairs of Boots, we only got to talk with Andrew Stern, but this time we got both Andrew and his musical (and life) partner Laura Arias as well.The group has a new record, "Boot Scootin'," out September 27th. We talk about the song writing process, recording in the time of Covid (and after) as well as so much more. For more information, you can check out their website, or follow them on Facebook.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #191 Save Ferris

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2024/08/14

Save Ferris has something not a lot of ska bands have- longevity. They're back on the road and recording new music and bringing fans young and old into the band's orbit. We talked with lead singer, songwriter Monique Powell about reptiles, opera music and, of course, which Dead Kennedy's song they can't play for children. (Well, one specific song.)"Lights Out at the Reptile House" is available to stream wherever you find your music. And the band is out on the road, right now, bringing the goo...

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Sneak Preview! Tribute- A Tribute to Tributes

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2024/08/07

You could say, oops, we did it again.This time we're starting a new music show, "Tribute- A Tribute to Tributes." Each episode, we'll break down and talk through another tribute record and decide whether it's worth listening (or re-listening) to. Here's our first episode, all about the Carpenters tribute record, "If I Were A Carpenter."

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