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Play That Rock n‘ Roll

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A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Ep 28: Interview w/ JACK HUES of WANG CHUNG (New...

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2021/10/15

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with recording artist JACK HUES (from WANG CHUNG), which is a discussion about his new album, "ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC WORKS 20:20". In this interview, we discuss the process of recording the new album, the album's single and music video, and Jack's future solo plans. We also cover some of the media that has featured WANG CHUNG music over the years (To Live & Die in LA, Walking Dead, Vice City, Michelob, etc.), the time Jack sang Nelly's "Hot in Herre" on

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88:34

Ep 27: Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna (Retrospective)

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2021/10/03

This is the first of a special trilogy of episodes about the Jefferson Airplane "Family Tree", in which I will cover every principle artist and band involved in the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship/Starship orbit. Today we will kick off this retrospective by exploring the original run of the Jefferson Airplane (as well as their late '80s comeback), and also the studio releases from Hot Tuna, which was the offshoot group formed by Airplane members Jack Cassidy and Jorma Kaukonen. We also discuss

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Ep 26: “Dylan Through the Decades” Part 2: Bob Dylan...

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2021/08/27

"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this episode, we cover Bob's return to touring, his tumultuous personal life, and his exploration of faith during the 1970's. Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/playthatpodcast Find us on facebook

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68:51

Ep 25: Interview w/ CARRIE STEVENS (Author of...

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2021/06/21

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Carrie Stevens about her book, "UNRATED: Revelations of a Rock 'n' Roll Centerfold". In this interview, we discuss how she designed the book's presentation, her complicated feelings about Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley, her work with Playboy magazine, the music video she made with Third Eye Blind, her friendship with David Lee Roth, and the abusive relationship she had with former NFL quarterback John Elway. For more info about UNRATED: Revelations

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78:15

Ep 24: "Dylan Through the Decades" Part 1: Bob Dylan...

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2021/06/11

"Play That Rock'n'Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of the one and only Bob Dylan. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Dylan's full studio catalog, broken down by decade. In this first episode, we cover Bob's early years and glory years of the tumultuous 1960's. Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/playthatpodcast Find us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad

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Ep 23: John Kay & Steppenwolf (Retrospective)

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2021/05/20

Get your motor runnin'... for John Kay and Steppenwolf, in our longest (and most epic) episode yet! In this episode, I discuss the band behind iconic '60s hits "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride", and all the incredible (but often overlooked!) music that came after them. John Kay led Steppenwolf through a 50 year recording/touring career that included all sorts of ups and downs - a truly remarkable story. Plus, LOTS of great music in this one! Follow us on Twitter

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63:43

Ep 22: Sampling Rockstar Beers (Iron Maiden,...

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2021/04/29

For this beer-soaked episode of Play That Rock'n'Roll, we are joined by my friend Kyle to sample seven beers that were produced or inspired by some of our favorite rockstars. We try TROOPER and SUN AND STEEL from Robinsons, A TOUT LE MONDE from Unibroue, TOUCH OF HAZE and SOUNDBOARD from Destihl, BITCHES BREW from Dogfish Head, and LANDSHARK LAGER! After sampling them, we discuss what types of beer they are, and finally, we rank them based on our personal preferences. Follow us on Twitter at:

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64:39

Ep 21: Sampling Heaven's Door Whiskey & Discussing...

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2021/04/15

For this free-wheeling episode of Play That Rock'n'Roll, we are joined by my friend Chris to sample Heaven's Door Double Barrel Whiskey, which was produced by a distillery that partnered with Bob Dylan. Once we get a taste of the whiskey, we pivot to a discussion about the man behind it. We talk about Bob's songwriting, vocal stylings, and connections to both classic rock and folk. We laugh about some of the funnier aspects of Bob's career, and we share our experiences of seeing Bob in concert. And

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73:40

Ep 20: Interview w/ JOE MILLIKEN (Author of "Let's...

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2021/04/05

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Joe Milliken about his book, "LET'S GO! BENJAMIN ORR AND THE CARS". In this interview, we discuss his process for writing the book, the rock scene in Cleveland that Ben came out of, Ben's long-standing partnership with Ric Ocasek, their time in The Cars, and why The Cars ultimately broke up. For more info about Let's Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars:

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72:55

Ep 19: Katey Sagal (Music Career Retrospective)

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2021/03/05

Everyone knows Katey Sagal as the star of "Married... with Children", "Futurama", "8 Simple Rules", or "Sons of Anarchy", but not nearly enough people know that her true artistic passion is music. In this episode I dive into Katey's discography, but also her stories and connections to the larger world of Classic Rock, as she has crossed paths with Bob Dylan, Kiss, Molly Hatchet, Willie Dixon, and even the Rolling Stones! This is definitely an unconventional choice for a rock show, but the material

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68:17

Ep 18: Stan Bush (Retrospective)

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2021/02/07

Since my interview with Stan Bush was the highlight of Play That Rock'n'Roll's 2020, I thought a full retrospective of Stan's career would make a great kickoff for 2021! Naturally, we discuss Stan's iconic hit, "The Touch", as well as his soundtrack contributions to the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, "Bloodsport" & "Kickboxer". We then explore his career from the '90s through today, including an awesome new album called DARE TO DREAM. Ultimately, this episode is not only a celebration of Stan's

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Ep 17: Interview w/ PAUL STEPHENSON (Host of "Vintage...

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2020/12/29

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with podcaster Paul Stephenson, which is a discussion about his new podcast, the "Vintage Rock Pod". In this interview, we discuss his background on UK radio, why he started this podcast, what his goals are, some of the guests he's had on, and a few of his all-time favorite albums. For more info about Vintage Rock Pod: https://www.facebook.com/VintageRockPod https://twitter.com/pod_vintage Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/playthatpodcast

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Ep 16: Interview with STAN BUSH (New album "DARE TO...

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2020/12/03

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with recording artist Stan Bush, which is a discussion about his new album, "DARE TO DREAM". In this interview, we discuss the process of recording the new album, the music videos for the album's singles, Stan's early work on the "Bloodsport" and "Kickboxer" soundtracks, his memories of Eddie Van Halen, and what music inspires him still to this day. For more info about Stan Bush and his album: https://StanBush.com Follow us on Twitter at:

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Ep 15: Interview with STEVE PALEC (Author of "In Awe"...

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2020/11/25

This is Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author & radio host Steve Palec, which is a discussion about his book, "IN AWE: Beatles, Baseball, & Bourbon", and his Sunday morning radio show, "Rock 'n Roll Roots" on 96.5 WKLH. In this interview, we discuss the process of writing the book, Steve’s love of Bourbon, record collecting, the music of John Prine, "Disco Demolition Night", and Steve’s interactions with Aaron Rodgers, Willie Dixon, Steve Dahl, and Bill Maher! For more info about Steve Palec

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Ep 14: The Outfield (Retrospective)

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2020/11/16

In light of the recent passing of Tony Lewis, Episode 14 takes a look back at the career and music of The Outfield. We discuss how the partnership between bassist/vocalist Tony Lewis, guitarist/songwriter John Spinks and drummer Alan Jackman created maybe *the* greatest pop-rock song of the 1980's, in addition to the rest of their catalog, which includes a tremendous amount of wonderful music. John and Tony have since passed away, so this episode has been recorded in tribute to them, and it is meant

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Ep 13: Interview w/ AUSTIN TRUNICK (Author of "The...

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2020/10/16

This is the second part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume I (1980 - 1984)". In this final part of the interview, we discuss some of the people Austin interview for the book, Cannon's "Ninja" trilogy, Chuck Norris, Cannon's best film soundtracks, Austin's recommendations, and some behind-the-scenes stories, including the story of Cannon's bizarre contract with Sylvester Stallone. For more info about

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Ep 12: Interview w/ AUSTIN TRUNICK (Author of "The...

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2020/10/08

This is the first part of Play That Rock'n'Roll's interview with author Austin Trunick, which is a discussion about his book, "The Cannon Film Guide, Volume I (1980 - 1984)". In this first part of the interview, we give some backstory on what Cannon Films is, and then we discuss some of the movies Cannon produced before they were bought by Menahem Golan & Yorum Globus. We then move to the Golan & Globus era of Cannon, which includes their longstanding relationship with actor Charles Bronson, and

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76:45

Ep 11: Interview w/ KRISTIN CASEY (Author of "Rock...

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2020/09/28

This is the second part of the debut interview for Play That Rock'n'Roll, which is a discussion with author Kristin Casey about her book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh". In this part of the interview, we discuss some of the big name rockstars and celebrities that Kristin crossed paths with during her time with Joe. We talk about Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, Clarence Clemons, Levon Helm, Dave Edmunds, Wolfman Jack, Bonnie Raitt, Lita Ford, Gene Simmons, and even Katey Sagal. After

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85:03

Ep 10: Interview w/ KRISTIN CASEY (Author of "Rock...

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2020/09/24

This is the first part of the debut interview for Play That Rock'n'Roll, which is a discussion with author Kristin Casey about her book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh". In this first part of the interview, we discuss some of the people and events Kristin experienced during her time with Joe Walsh in the late '80s & early '90s. We talk about Rick Rosas, the "Got Any Gum" album, an attempted supergroup called THE BEST, and of course, Joe's band -- the EAGLES. That part of the conversation is

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Episode 9: Boston (Retrospective)

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2020/09/07

Episode 9 takes a look back at the career and music of Tom Scholz, Brad Delp, and their band: Boston. We discuss how Tom Scholz built Boston's first album in his homemade studio, the monster success of their first three albums, and how the band carried on after losing one of it's most important members. The discussion around Brad Delp's tragic death is pretty heavy, so just be warned about that. Otherwise, this is a celebration of a phenomenal band led by a truly innovative guitarist: Tom

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