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O'Brien & Doug
Doug and Brian have known each other since junior high school. They didn’t become “O’Brien & Doug” until their widely popular radio show polluted the airwaves of their local rock station. Brian was "Chris O'Brien" on the air and had been in broadcasting for 25 years and Doug....hadn’t. They spoke to listeners on the air about what was important (Who was the best rock drummer? Should 80s movies be required for all high school students?). The magic continues in the O'Brien & Doug Podcast!
Episodes
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O'Brien & Doug Ep193 [May 2, 2024 Do the Thing!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we visit with our old friend “Wildman” and reminisce about the old days while celebrating the life of another friend. Oh, and…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep192 [April 25, 2024 Appearing Tonight- Nude Taters]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about who is actually is on the list of Rock Hall of Fame nominees, new releases for the month of May, a new song from…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep191 [April 18, 2024 Genius and Stupid]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the list of artists who are NOT yet in the Rock Hall, and it’s long. We also hear new music from the offspring….of…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep190 [April 11, 2024 We've Got Plenty of Time to Put It Off]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss everything BUT the solar eclipse. Actually, we say a thing or two about it. Sorry for that. Seriously though, it’s…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep189 [April 4, 2024 Read Through the Cracks]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our first Skinny Elvis gig, the Solar Eclipse, the 50 Most Misunderstood Songs in Rock, and more. We check out some…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep188 [March 28, 2024 Spittin' Stitches]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we talk about what O’Brien thinks was a message from up above, or at least from Ben the phantom IT guy; we share a new…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep187 [March 14, 2024 I'm Presently Doug]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss the death of the legendary Eric Carmen, the new song from Sheryl Crow and Peter Gabriel, and the new tour…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep186 [March 7, 2024 We're Gen X and It Shows!]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we take a trip back to the 80s to enjoy our favorite TV theme songs. We also discuss Def Leppard’s 40th Anniversary of…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep185 [February 29, 2024 The Leap Year Episode]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss O’Brien’s recent acquisitions from Bull Moose Music, which leads to a discussion about the life of a musician…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep184 [February 22, 2024 Ants In Your Pants]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss what may have been keeping Alex Van Halen so busy lately, the return of the illustrious missing MACA Hofner bass…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep183 [February 15, 2024 Get Thee A Shrubbery]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss the late Toby Keith, the new nominees for the Rock and Joke Hall of Fame, although at least one artist should be…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep182 [February 8, 2024 Nothing Says Valentine's Day Like OnlyFans]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss travel basketball; this year’s Grammy Awards, briefly, because no one cares. We go a bit more in depth on the…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep181 [February 1, 2024 A Life Well SPLIVED]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss this year’s Superbowl matchup, some upcoming albums by a couple big name artists, a movie that did NOT need…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep180 [January 25, 2024 We Have the Zs, Bizzy and Lazy!]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss the success of our Star City Syndicate fundraiser, a couple of rock bands bidding farewell, a new songs from the…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep179 [January 11, 2024 It's A Wonderul Tangent-Filled Life!]
Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we discuss Cousin Larry visiting Red Sox Fantasy camp, Guitar World’s list of Greatest Guitarists, and more. Sure, we throw…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep178 [January 4, 2024 Yes Virginia, There IS a Cousin Larry!]
Send us Fan Mail Happy 2024! On today’s episode we discuss what we did for New Year’s Eve and what we may be doing next year. We also discuss the new ‘voice’…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep177 [December 21, 2023 The One Before Christmas Break]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss Geddy Lee being fired from Rush, and the right and wrong way to part ways in a band, rock’s nastiest onstage fights…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep176 [December 14, 2023 We're Smartish!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O’Brien’s day job, Geddy Lee’s lost demo, rock’s misheard lyrics, our MMM featuring James Ingram, and we climb the…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep175 [December 7, 2023 The One Where We Took Notes]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the theory of dying in threes, KISS becoming a “virtual” band and what that means for rock and roll, Rock’s 30…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep174 [November 30, 2023 We Work for the CIA; and Other Conspiracy Theories]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about some interesting Metal music facts you may not know, plus some of rock's biggest conspiracy theories according…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep173 [November 16, 2023 The World According to Skinny Elvis!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our latest project, Skinny Elvis, we talk about Sammy Hagar’s 2023 tour with Satriani and the top 10 weirdest Van…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep172 [November 9, 2023 Now & Then We Do A Great Podcast..and This Is Not It]
Send us Fan Mail Not only was it the birthday of O’Brien’s middle child, it was new music Tuesday. On this episode we discuss the new “final” Beatles song, new…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep171 [November 2, 2023 This Is One Smurfin' Podcast!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about Mike Portnoy rejoining Dream Theater, Dokken’s latest release, paranormal experiences of rockstars, UCR’s Top 30…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep170 [October 26, 2023 Drugs Are Baad, Mmkay?]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O’Brien’s brand new handmade guitar pedalboard, we hear new or unreleased music from the late Tom Petty as well as…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep169 [October 19, 2023 Sixty Nine, Dude!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O'Brien's new wheels, unlucky rock bands, new music from Judas Priest and Europe, plus commercial campaign's from…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep168 [October 12, 2023 Pet My Wallaby!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O’Brien’s whirlwind weekend for his son’s engagement party and his potential new wheels, the new Van Halen…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep167 [October 5, 2023 Henry Rollins is Nicer Than You'd Think!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode Doug recounts his adventure with Henry Rollins, we discuss 10 'glam' albums that came out after Nirvana that don't suck (thank…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep166 [September 21, 2023 Mmmm, Snoop Doug Has a Short Circuit!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode....well! Have you ever seen the third Matrix movie? It's less confusing than this episode. What else can we say but....Snoop…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep165 [September 14, 2023 Strange Brew with the Professor!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode...it would have been NEIL PEART'S 70th birthday! Doug shares. We also talk about some new releases coming in October, a missed…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep164 [September 7, 2023 Don't Get Angry with the Rolling Stones!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we mourn the passing of Jimmy Buffett and Gary Wright, ask 'Where are They Now' with Baton Rouge and The Electric Boys, sample…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep163 [August 31, 2023 Let Doug Smell Your Sweater!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss using other songs within new songs as tribute vs cashing in, the death of Whitesnake original Bernie Marsden, the…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep162 [August 24, 2023 Jesus Is My Friend! Zap!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the best song ever! We also hear the new one from Guns' N' Roses. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a guitar teacher…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep161 [August 17, 2023 I Take Crotchety to a Whole 'Nother Crotch!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the death of Robbie Robertson and ponder who the younger generation might consider a music legend. We also go…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep160 [August 10, 2023 I Know You Are But What Am I?]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we recap O'Brien's vacation, new vehicle, this year's ATLC, The Beach Boys, the death of Pee Wee Herman, the new Mammoth WVH…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep159 [July 27, 2023 The One Where Doug Stood Up!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O'Brien's upcoming family vacation, the songs you should not request and several artists who refuse to sing their…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep158 [July 20, 2023 Drunk People Are Annoying!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we recap the last Star City Syndicate show, discuss and play a number of unreleased Van Halen demos, climb the Wall of Tunes…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep157 [July 13, 2023 Conglomerate Is Hard to Say!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we reminisce about the glory days of 80s radio, recap our last Star City Syndicate show and preview the next one, talk about…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep156 [July 6, 2023 Paul Gilbert Can Sing??]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the Greatest American Classic Rock bands of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s according to Ultimate Classic Rock. We also…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep155 [June 29, 2023 The Episode You're About To Hear!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss Uncle Dudley, the mid 80s Ford Pickup O'Brien is driving until he gets a new vehicle; concerts we are, or want to…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep154 [June 22, 2023 I'm Too Old To Run, So Eat Me!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our up close conversation with Bullwinkle that didn't end well for him. We also talk about O'Brien's bride and her…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep153 [June 15, 2023 They're Cute But They're Jerks!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode Doug recounts his run -in with two baby raccoons, we talk about the last Syndicate show and how Siri led O'Brien to banjo…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep152 [June 1, 2023 Not Badumching-Worthy]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss American Ninja Warrior, how shows and movies from our youth don't always hold up today, Doug's new rock album…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep151 [May 25, 2023 Flotes & Saxamafones]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the price of Taylor Swift tickets and concert tickets in general, hotel stays, O'Brien's almost 2 hours in a record…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep150 [May 18, 2023 The 150th One!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, why Carmine and Vinny Appice both pronounce their last name differently, listen to…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep149 [May 11, 2023 Kevin Bacon is Delicious!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode....it's Doug's birthday! We also discuss the new album from Winger, the RHOF class of 2023, the new song from Wolfgang Van…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep148 [May 4, 2023 Massively Mediocre]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss how the Bruins suck, the decline of rock journalism, songs fans hate by their favorite artists, bands that are…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep147 [April 27, 2023 I Made A Sound!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the last episode. Hngrrk! We also talk new music from Def Leppard (Sorta), John Mellencamp, and two new singles…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep146 [April 20, 2023 I've Got a Bag In Me Pocket]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about the new album from Metallica, and listed some other albums expected in the month of May, where O'Brien was when…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep145 [April 13, 2023 The "Jon Bon Jovi is the Lint in Doug's Pocket]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the upcoming release from 80s rockers Winger, we pick our MVP's and "Weakest Links" from a series of bands, we…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep144 [April 6, 2023 The "We Couldn't Think of a Name for This Episode" Episode]]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we discuss Pale Blue rechargeable batteries, how stupid the current approach to electric vehicles are, O'Brien's second…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep143 [March 30, 2023 Doug Has Pickles, and Other True Stories We Made Up!]]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we preview a new song from Mammoth WVH, the upcoming DIO tribute album from Paul Gilbert, Michael Anthony's latest project…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep142 [March 16, 2023 Its PADDY, Not Patty!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss (via Zoom due to sickness in the house) Mrs. O'Brien's cake day, new vinyl acquisition from KMH Music, Metallica's…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep141 [March 9, 2023 The Swampers for 200, Alex]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss a few of the sudden losses to the rock and roll community, the new album and song from Extreme and Metallica, and…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep140 [March 2, 2023 Buffalo Doug & the Snotcast]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we relive our friend Josh's wedding, talk about loose bison in northern Maine, Bull Moose Music, when official bands become…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep139 [February 23, 2023 Didgeridoo & Dobro Too]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our guitar player Joko's upcoming wedding, high school basketball tournament, 15 musicians that bands would like us…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep138 [February 16, 2023 Dokken is the new ABBA]
Send us Fan Mail On this Valentine's Day episode we discuss Ultimate Classic Rock's top 10 "Anti" Love Songs, plus soft rock songs that actually have a cruel…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep137 [February 9, 2023 This Podcast is NOT About Eddie Trunk. Really!]
Send us Fan Mail On this podcast we don't mention Eddie Trunk. Well, we try not to...but we don't succeed. We do discuss the Grammys, the Rock and Roll Hall of…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep136 [February 2, 2023 All Hail the Magnificent Finger!!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about the whirlwind Grade 3 Girls basketball tournament weekend, the 137 artists who are NOT in the Rock and Roll Hall…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep135 [January 26, 2023 Nice Try!!]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we hear more new music from Metallica, also Last in Line and Trev Lukather. We talk about secret guest appearances on classic…
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O'Brien & Doug Ep134 [January 19, 2023 Yoko Ono Makes Doug Hurt Himself]
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about the new "re-imagined" project from U2, the most hated albums or songs (according to UCR), we climb the Wall of…