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Rock in Retrospect

“Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the

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91:51

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Class Reaction

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2026/04/16

The Rock Hall squad is back! David, Mark, Michelle, and Tom return to share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees. We did things a little differently this time, asking our Patreon supporters for topics they wanted us to cover and questions they wanted us to answer. Support the show

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93:32

Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Richman / The Modern Lovers

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2026/04/10

Scott and Jon join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Jonathan Richman. We talk about both his time with the proto-punk pioneers The Modern Lovers and his ever-eclectic solo career. We talk about a variety of topics, but have a lengthy conversation weighing the merits for a potential induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show

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45:09

Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Rush and...

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2026/04/03

Historian and writer Daniel Bukszpan returns to discuss his latest book Rush and 2112: Fifty Years. You can purchase a copy of Daniel's book at retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Quarto Books. Support the show

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106:53

Artist Spotlight: New Edition

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2026/04/01

DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray (Queue Points Podcast) return to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic R&B and pop group New Edition. Topics include the group’s rise to fame, their legendary lineup of members, our favorite albums and songs from their catalog, and their current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show

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106:36

Artist Spotlight: Shakira

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2026/03/27

Cally and Loïc (co-hosts of Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast) join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Latin pop superstar and cultural icon Shakira! We discussed a variety of topics including Shakira's electifying live shows, her Spanish-language works of the 90s, her breakthrough success on the American charts in 2001, the legacy of her smash "Hips Don't Lie," and her current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show

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67:40

Movie Talk: Phil Collins: Drummer First

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2026/03/25

Traci, who runs the Get Phil Voted In campaign to get Phil Collins inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a second time as a solo artist, returns to discuss Brandon Toews' 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First. The entire movie is streaming for free on YouTube. We finish this episode by discussing Collins' current nomination for induction into the Rock Hall, Traci's campaign, and so much more. Support the show

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73:07

Movie Talk: Mystify: Michael Hutchence

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2026/03/20

To celebrate INXS’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Nick invited several members of the INXS fan base—Jim, Jon, and Shannon—to discuss Richard Lowenstein’s 2019 documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence. Support the campaign to get INXS inducted into the Rock Hall by visiting Induct INXS. You can also vote for INXS in the Rock Hall’s fan vote to help secure an additional ballot among the 1,200+ votes cast by the official voting body. Support the show

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84:15

Artist Spotlight: Oasis

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2026/03/19

Historian and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voter Charles Hughes joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Oasis. They cover a range of topics, including the band’s status as Britpop legends, the massive success of their tour last year, and their current Rock Hall nomination (the third consecutive year they’ve appeared on the ballot). Check out Charles’s blog series No Fences Review, which he co-authors with former guest and friend of the show, David Cantwell. Support the show

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63:28

Movie Talk: Song Sung Blue

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2026/03/13

Richard and Jordan return to discuss all things Neil Diamond and the 2025 biopic Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Support the show

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82:47

Movie Talk: Diane Warren: Relentless

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2026/03/10

Cliff and Helen return to discuss the documentary Diane Warren: Relentless (2024) which focuses on the life and career of legendary songwriter Diane Warren. We give our takes on the movie, the Oscar-nominated song "Dear Me," and conclude with a rundown of our favorite songs from her catalog. Support the show

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88:06

2026 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories

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2026/03/06

Darren and Peter return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with great works that were snubbed. We also discuss the Oscars’ decision to omit live performances from this year’s ceremony. Support the show

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107:38

Reacting to the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall Nominees Ballot

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2026/02/27

An all-star panel of Rock Hall experts join Nick to discuss the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees Ballot! Tom, Mark, Michelle, Traci, Jon, and Andrea return to give their takes on all 17 nominees. Disclaimer: We recorded this episode the day the nominations were announced on Wednesday February 25, 2026. Support the show

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72:13

Movie Talk: Stans

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2026/02/27

Jordan, Kailyn, and Sam return to discuss the 2025 documentary Stans, which explores the career of rap icon Eminem through his superfans. We give our thoughts on the movie, share some personal stories, and cap it off with our favorite songs from his legendary catalog. Support the show

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63:26

Movie Talk: Pavements

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2026/02/20

Scott and Andrew join Nick to discuss Alex Ross Perry's film 2024 Pavements, which focuses on the legendary indie rock band Pavement. Support the show

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81:11

Artist Spotlight: Night Ranger

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2026/02/13

Tim Durling (Author of Sing Me Away: The Night Ranger Album Review and host of Tim's Vinyl Confessions) joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of classic rock legends Night Ranger! We discuss the band's sound, their influences, their iconic song "Sister Christian," among other topics. We conclude by revealing our favorite songs and albums from their catalog. Support the show

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68:09

Movie Talk: It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

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2026/02/06

The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss Amy Berg's 2025 documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. The movie focuses on the career of the legendary Jeff Buckley, whose album Grace (1994) is considered one of the most acclaimed and influential in modern popular music. We give our thoughts on the movie, and conclude with our favorite song from his catalog. Support the show

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84:27

Top 100 Rock Hall Prospects Project: 2026 Update

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2026/01/30

Joe Kwaczala (host of Who Cares About the Rock Hall?) returns to discuss Nick's recently updated 'Rock Hall Prospects Project' list, now in its sixth year, which ranks who he feels are the most deserving artists heading into the next Rock Hall season. We discuss the artists who made the top 10, the 12 newly-added artists on this year's list, and concludes with Joe's suggestions for next year. Read Nick's Substack post for his 2026 rankings. Support the show

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65:52

Movie Talk: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

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2026/01/16

Cliff and Helen return to discuss the 2025 Hulu documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, which traces the origins and legacy of the iconic music festival founded by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. They share their thoughts on the movie, and select their favorite songs from those who performed at the festival in its original iteration from the late 1990s. Support the show

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64:47

Artist Spotlight: Burton Cummings

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2026/01/09

Josh Mackenzie (host of Vinyl Spin YVR) joins Nick to discuss the solo career of Burton Cummings. Topics discussed include Cummings' time with the Guess Who, his status as one of Canada's most beloved musicians, his album covers, and share our favorite songs from his legendary career. Support the show

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85:59

2026 Rock Hall Nominees Draft

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2026/01/02

The Rock Hall Squad (David, Greg, Mark, Michelle, and Tom) join Nick for this year's Rock Hall draft! We ponder which artists could be nominated on the performers ballot for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026. Support the show

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