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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 Episode #242 Wayne Gerard...

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2025/09/24

Wayne Gerard has spent a lifetime following his musical sensibilities and that has led him to playing as a member of Don Was' Pan Detroit Ensemble, a fascinating mixture of jazz and rock. Their debut album, Groove in the Face of Adversity is available October 10th. For more information and for tour dates, check out Don's website. (You can also follow Wayne on Instagram.)

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #241 Tesla's Frank...

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2025/09/17

Frank Hannon is best known as the guitarist and co-founder of the band Tesla. But he's also a solo artist and his newest record, Reflections is available right now. We talk to Frank about writing, guitar and we get a little concert too! For more information or to order your copy of the record, check out Frank's website.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #240 Lanz Pierce

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2025/09/10

It's hard to easily sum up the work of writer, performer, entrepreneur Lanz Pierce. (And we should note, that is an incomplete list.) Her latest single, "Get It," is out now, with an EP to follow. For more information you can find her on Instagram.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #239- Sweet Savage

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2025/08/27

Sweet Savage is one of those bands that fly under the radar of metal fans, and it's really surprising they haven't blown up. From their early days in 1978 with Vivian Campbell to today, Ray Haller has steered the ship around the world, with Metallica name dropping them as an influence. Sweet Savage's newest record BANG is available September 12th wherever you get your music. For more information, check them out on Facebook.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #238- Martin Gordon

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2025/08/20

Martin Gordon has a fascinating musical mind. His most recent work, His Mother was a Woman, features a collaboration with a leader of the free world. The record is unique, fascinating and, most importantly, really fun to listen to. To get your own copy of the record, or to purchase any of Martin's records, check out his website.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #237- In Search of...

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2025/08/13

To hear David Ackles is to be enchanted by his voice and his music. And, for some reason, he never reached a large audience. Now, a new book by Mark Brend, Down River: In Search of David Ackles, tells his whole story. The book is available wherever you get your books on August 22nd.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #236- The Imaginaries

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2025/08/06

Shane Henry and Maggie McClure, the couple better known as The Imaginaries, have a beautiful musical conversation on their new record, Fever. You've heard their music on a ton of TV shows and films, but the new album focuses on the music, which makes all the sense in the world. For more information, or to pre-order you copy of Fever, check out their website.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #235- James Hood on...

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2025/07/30

It's hard to describe the music of James Hood. And that's a good thing. His work is transporting and powerful and makes you question the basic of idea of music- what is it? Where is it in nature? How deeply felt are the tones and sounds? Heidi sat down with James to talk about his most recent work, "Quantum Mind Carnival." For more information, check out James' website.

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Rock n' Roll Grad School Episode #234- Beatles...

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2025/07/23

There's knowing The Beatles, and then there's knowing how George likes his hair done. Leslie Cavendish is one of the few people in the world who can lay claim to the latter. And in his book, "The Cutting Edge," he details his work and friendship with the Fab Four. From The Magical Mystery Tour to the final performance on the top of Apple Records, Leslie was there. "The Cutting Edge," by Leslie Cavendish is available right now from Barnes and Noble, and you can get signed copies (and lea...

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Rock n Roll Grad School #233 Rock band Secret Monkey...

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2025/07/16

Who doesn't like a good rock and pop record? Well, the family (take that, Partridges) that makes up Secret Monkey Weekend do, and their new record, Lemon Drop Hammer proves it and then some. For more information, check out their website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #232 Storyteller Satori Shakoor

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2025/07/09

Satori Shakoor has had a fascinating life. From singing in Parliament, to being one of the Brides of Funkenstein, to her life as a mother and everything that has come after, Satori tells it all in her new concert film, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." It's a story only she can tell and she tells it wonderfully. You can stream the film on Amazon, AppleTV and Google Play. For more information, check out Satori's website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #231 Lemoyne Alexander

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2025/07/02

Lemoyne Alexander created an incredibly successful career in hip hop, but he left it behind to follow his muse, who led him to rock. And with his newest singled, "Insecurity," Alexander's openness and honest lyrics are connecting with listeners world-wide. For more information, you can follow Lemoyne on Instagram.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #230 Fishbone's Angelo Moore

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2025/06/25

Let's just take a minute to appreciate and savor the fact that Fishbone are still around and still doing what they do best. And if the band itself isn't a treasure, they've got a new record out this week. Stockholm Syndrome is classic Fishbone with a modern sound. Yes, it's that good. For tour dates and to get a copy of the record, check out the band's website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #229 Guns n Roses Manager...

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2025/06/18

Alan Niven has seen a lot. As manager for Guns n Roses as they made their ascendancy into music superstardom, Alan saw it all. And in his book, "Sound n Fury," he tells it all. "Sound n Fury" is available June 24th wherever you get your books.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #228 Producer David Z

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2025/06/04

You may not know the name, but you know his sound. From his work as a member of Lipps, Inc, to producing with Prince to bands like Fine Young Cannibals and Big Head Todd and the Monsters, David Z has created a sound that, literally, everyone has danced to. For more information on David and his fascinating career, check out his website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #227 Firefall's Jock Bartley...

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2025/05/28

We talked with guitarist Jock Bartley when Firefall released their first "Friends & Family," and he's back to talk Vol 2. And, sure we talk about the record, but there's so much more to discuss. "Friends and Family, Vol 2" is available right now. For more information, check out Firefall's website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #226 Writer Gary Graff on the...

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2025/05/21

Gary Graff has done it again. With a cadre of writers, Gary pulled together a list of 501 albums that he feels are the most indicative of the 1980s. (We talked with Gary before about his list of albums of the 90s.) And, while we don't get as heated as we did then, there is still some lively debate to go around- and that's the point. 501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide is available right now wherever you get your books.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #225 Author Sean Egan on Bob...

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2025/05/14

In the 1960's Bob Dylan changed the world. How? And in what ways are we still dealing with the monumental changes that the future Noble prize winner kicked off? Sean Egan has written a new book about Dylan called "Decade of Dissent- How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed the World." It's a fascinating look at the creation and evolution of one of the world's most important artists. The book is available for pre-order, it comes out May 20th.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #224 Save Ferris' Monique Powell

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2025/05/07

Monique Powell and her band Save Ferris are back out on the road. (When are they not?) And on top of that, they have a new single, "Get Dancing," which, on top of being a fun song is good life advice. To find out when they are playing near you, check out their website.

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Rock n Roll Grad School #223 Toby Sebastian

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2025/04/30

Toby Sebastian is a multi-hyphenate artist. And with his new album, he adds another chapter to an already impressive body of work. Yeah, he's an actor, but this is all about his talent as a singer and a songwriter. "Eyes Light Up" is available right now. For more information check out Toby's website.

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