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Rockstrap
Welcome to Rockstrap – where the worlds of sports and rock collide in the most epic way! Hosted by rock and roll comedian Don Jamieson and radio veteran /musician Keith Roth, this podcast dives deep into the untold stories and shared passions of athletes and musicians. Each week, join us as we sit down with some of the biggest names in music, sports, and entertainment to uncover their favorite bands, best concert experiences, and top sports moments. From Bon Jovi’s David Bryan to Hockey Hall of…
Episodes
RockstrapRich Nesin - Legendary Tour Manager Talks NY Sports
Legendary tour manager Rich Nesin checks in with the guys to share some road stories, talk sports, and tell us how he got his hands on Bobby Bonilla's bat!…
RockstrapRandy Jackson - Zebra Frontman Talks New Album & New Orleans Saints!
Randy Jackson chats with the guys about his support of both New Orleans and New York sports teams. He also provides a preview of Zebra's long-awaited new…
RockstrapDoro Pesch - Heavy Metal Icon Made a Sports Anthem!
Doro Pesch chats with the guys about her love of martial arts and her experience writing music for a pro football team! Her new album "Wild at Heart" is coming…
RockstrapDon & Keith - Talkin' Today's Sports and Music Memories from 1983
Don and Keith catch up to chat about the current state of their sports teams and take a musical walk down memory lane to 1983! Learn more about your ad…
RockstrapJason La Canfora - Sports Writer is a Metalhead!
Sports writer Jason La Canfora chats with the guys about football, baseball, sports betting and his love of heavy metal. He shares the story about the time his…
RockstrapMatt Sorum - GN'R Drummer Releases Benefit Album
Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver/Bill Gibbons) checks in with the guys to chat about his new album "Sound & Vision LIVE," a limited edition double…
RockstrapDon and Keith - Post-Labor Day Catch Up
Don and Keith take a moment to tribute the late Dolly Parton and share their Labor Day experiences. Don encounters a bear on a mountain pizza run while Keith…
RockstrapTyler Connolly - Theory of a Deadman Singer on a Dodgers Dynasty
Theory of a Deadman singer Tyler Connolly chats with the guys about his love of the LA Dodgers, his thoughts on Stanley Cup-winning teams, and his band's…
RockstrapBrian Tichy - Iconic Drummer Releases New Solo Project!
Drummer extraordinaire Brian Tichy (Billy Idol/Gene Simmons/Whitesnake) checks in with the guys to talks sports and chat about his new solo project Led By…
RockstrapWes Orshoski - Paul Di'Anno Filmmaker Talks Iron Maiden and Cleveland Sports!
Acclaimed Rock documentary filmmaker Wes Orshoski checks in with the guys to talk about his experience making the film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer." He…
RockstrapEric Schenkman - Spin Doctors Guitarist Got on the World Series Field!
Spin Doctors guitar player Eric Schenkman checks in with the guys to talk about the dynamics of being a Can-American sports fan and share the story of the time…
RockstrapPJ Farley - Trixter/Fozzy Bassist Checks in for Episode 100!!!
On the 100th episode of Rockstrap fellow Jersey boy PJ Farely (Trixter/Fozzy) chats with the guys about the Knicks championship, the future of the NBA, and his…
RockstrapRoss Valory - Journey Founding Bassist to Release Debut Solo Album!
Journey founding bass player Ross Valory chats with the guys about his aspiring voice-over career and his upcoming debut solo album! "All of the Above" is…
RockstrapGreg Prato - Rock/Sports Author Compares Kiss Album to NY Sports Teams
Rock and sports journalist/author Greg Prato chats with the guys about NY sports teams whose names end with "ets" and how they compare to Kiss' 1981 album…
RockstrapMonte A. Melnick - Ramones Tour Manager and Varsity Athelete!
Monte A. Melnick, the man responsible for more than 2,000 Ramones shows checks in with the guys to talk about the Ramones, The NY Yankees, and the sport he…
RockstrapDon Felder - Rock Hall of Famer is a Raiders Fan!
Legendary Eagles lead guitar player Don Felder checks in with the guys to talk about his love for the Las Vegas Raiders and how he became acquainted with the…
RockstrapJosh Todd - Buckcherry Singer Encounters Floyd Mayweather!
Buckcherry Singer Josh Todd checks in with the guys to talk boxing and share an epic story about the time he ran into Floyd Mayweather! Catch Buckcherry with…
RockstrapJohn & Joey from Armored Saint - Shooting Hoops on Tour!
John Bush and Joey Vera of Armored Saint check in with the guys to chat about playing basketball while touring, being asked to join Metallica, and picking what…
RockstrapAndrew Freeman - DIO RULES singer is Celebrating a Knicks Championship!
It's a NY Knicks NBA Championship celebration as singer/guitar player Andrew Freeman (DIO RULES/Great White/Lynch Mob) chats with the guys about getting back…
RockstrapLuke Spiller - Struts Lead Singer Talks Lawn Balls & Debut Solo Album!
Struts singer Luke Spiller checks in with the guys to talk about his debut solo album "Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine" and his discovery…
RockstrapVinny Appice - Sports w/ Dio and Lasagna w/ John Lennon
Legendary Black Sabbath/Dio/Heaven & Hell drummer Vinny Appice chats with the guys about his musical career, having Ronnie James Dio explain sports to him, and…
RockstrapMichael Wilton - Queensryche Guitarist Talks Seattle Sports at Sea!
Queensryche founding guitarist Michael Wilton checks in on the final installment of this year's Monsters of Rock Cruise shows to talk Seattle sports, the…
RockstrapDavid Ellefson - Sporting New Metal Church Material!
Megadeth co-founder David Ellefson checks in with the guys on the Monsters of Rock Cruise to talk island excursions, the importance of drums, and bringing his…
RockstrapPhil Varone - Saigon Kick Drummer Played Pick-up Hockey w/ The Panthers!
Saigon Kick drummer Phil Varone sits down with the guys on the Monsters of Rock cruise to share stories of recording with Skid Row, playing pick-up hockey with…
RockstrapGreg Smith and Paul del Boccio - Talking Raiders and Rock on the High Seas!
Greg Smith (The Guess Who/Rainbow) and Paul del Boccio (Ted Poley) sit down with the guys on the Monsters of Rock cruise to talk Raiders football and swap…
RockstrapDangerous Darren - Radio Vet Converted from The Rams to the Cowboys
Hair Nation DJ Dangerous Darren sits down with the guys for the first part of a series of episodes recorded on the 2026 Monsters of Rock cruise! Darren shares…
RockstrapGus G - Staying Fit While Rocking Arenas!
Gus G checks in from Greece to talk fitness, touch upon some basketball, and chat about his time recording and playing arenas with Ozzy! His new solo album…
RockstrapTara Slone - Singer & San Jose Sharks TV Star!
Tara Slone skates the line between sports and rock! The Joydrop singer and Rockstar: INXS competitor works as a TV personality with the San Jose Sharks. Tara…
RockstrapBlackie Lawless - W.A.S.P. Songs for Walking Up to the Plate
W.A.S.P. singer Blackie Lawless becomes the first return guest on Rockstrap! He checks in with the guys to talk Yankees baseball, how moving to NY as a child…
RockstrapRemembering Ross The Boss and Phil Campbell
Last month the world lost Ross The Boss (The Dictators/Manowar) and Phil Campbell (Motorhead). Don and Keith pay tribute to both Rock legends and talk some…
RockstrapRoger Earl - Foghat Drummer on Fishing, Wine, & Hitting a Winning Homerun!
Foghat founding drummer Roger Earl chats with the guys about his love of fishing and how that translated into the cover photo for the band's 1975 hit album…
RockstrapSteve Rosen - Rock Writer Went w/ Edward Van Halen to a Raiders Game!
Steve Rosen chats with the guys about his book "Tonechaser," which chronicles his 26 year journey with Edward Van Halen. Steven shares some great stories…
RockstrapSnake Sabo - Skid Row Guitarist Talks NY Sports and NJ Rock!
Skid Row Co-Founder Dave "Snake" Sabo checks in with the guys for a multi-faceted episode covering NJ Rock scene memories, NY sports moments, and his band's…
RockstrapPhilip Shouse - Accept Guitarist on Nashville Predators PR
Accept guitarist Philip Shouse's latest EP "Side 1" is out now! Philip checks in with the guys from Sweden to talk about rooting for the Nebraska Cornhuskers…
RockstrapDon & Keith Celebrate Team USA's Olympic Hockey Gold!
Don and Keith fly solo this week. Talking Rock, upcoming tour dates and Team USA's epic Olympic Hockey Gold Medal win! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
RockstrapDel James - GN'R Road Manager & Wrestling Graphic Novel Author
Del James checks in with the guys to talk NY sports, LA music, and his epic 1985 journey to the West Coast! His graphic novel Consensual Violence is available…
RockstrapJohn Corabi - Eagles Fan Has a New Album on the Way!
John Corabi (The Dead Daisies) checks in with the guys to talk about football and his new album "New Day," due out on April 24! You can stream the title track…
RockstrapReb Beach - Winger Guitarist a Steelers Fan and a Stand Up Comedian!
Reb Beach (Winger/Whitesnake) checks in with the guys to talk about The Pittsburgh Steelers, his work with Winger and Whitesnake and his upcoming comedy tour…
RockstrapDamon Johnson - Loving Sports and Bringing Back Brother Cane!
Damon Johnson (Brother Cane / Lynyrd Skynyrd) checks in with the guys to talk football and share the story of the time he sent his wife to the World Series…
RockstrapDon & Keith Flying Solo and Talking Sports!
This one is short and sweet! The guys touch base in the midst of NJ cold snap to talk sports and go over some of the great guests coming up on Rockstrap this…
RockstrapRachel Bolan - Giving The Braves a Hangover!
Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan checks in with the guys to chat about his new solo project, recording with Corey Taylor, the future of Skid Row, and that time he…
RockstrapChris Caffery - Tis' The Season for Sports!
Chris Caffery checks in with guys while out on tour with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra! It's the busiest time of the year for the TSO/Savatage guitar player…
RockstrapMike & Angelo of Mac Saturn - Detroit Sports Fans
Mike Moody and Angelo Coppola of Mac Saturn check in with the guys to chat about their love of Detroit Sports teams! Mac Saturn's latest single "Takes Times"…
RockstrapMichael Monroe - Blending Athletics w/ Stage Performance
Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks/Michael Monroe Band) chats with the guys about living alongside the Hells Angels in NYC, not liking the smell of the men's locker…
RockstrapChuck Billy - Testament Singer Follows Bay Area Sports Teams
Chuck Billy checks in with the guys to talk about his love of the (former) Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors. Testament's latest album Para Bellum…
RockstrapMaiah Wynne - Envy of None Singer is a Track Star!
Envy of None Singer Maiah Wynne tells the guys how she ended up in a band with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and how she racked up 300 track medals! Learn more…
RockstrapSteve Conte - Witness to a NY Jets Highschool Basketball Game!
Guitarist Steve Conte (Michael Monroe Band, New York Dolls) chats with the guys about his desire to make it out to a Knicks Game and that time he watched the…
RockstrapChip Z'Nuff - Chicago Baseball and Xtra Cherries!
Chip Z'Nuff checks in with the guys to talk Chicago baseball, reverse shoplifting, and leaving his mark at every place he visits. Enuff Z'nuff's latest album…
RockstrapBob Derwood Andrews - Generation X Guitarist Loved Charles Barkley!
Generation X guitarist Bob Derwood Andrews checks in to chat about his latest music projects, his love for the Charles Barkley-led Phoenix Suns, and that time…
RockstrapDon Barnes - 38 Special Singer/Guitar Player Sticks w/ the Atlanta Braves
Don Barnes of 38 Special checks in with the guys to talk a little sports and A LOT of Rock! 38 Special's latest album "Milestone" is available now! Learn more…
RockstrapDon and Keith on Jets Woes and the Return of Rush
Don and Keith touch base to morn the Jets' season and react to the news about the return of Rush. Keith is still holding out hope for a Yankees Division Series…
RockstrapMarc Parent - April Wine Singer on the Canadians and the Cowboys
April Wine singer/guitar player Marc Parent chats with the guys about his love for the NFL and his undying loyalty to the Montreal Canadians. Catch April Wine…
RockstrapJim Florentine - Passionate About Metal and the Miami Dolphins!
Jim Florentine chats with Keith Roth and his "That Metal Show" co-host Don Jamieson about his passion for sports and metal. His Dolphins may be 0-3 but he…
RockstrapDon and Keith Analyze the Jets and Swap Metallica Memories
Don and Keith analyze the Jets performance against the Steelers, swap Metallica memories, and remember the sports triumphs that gave New York and America a…
RockstrapDizzy Reed - GN'R Keyboard Player is a Diehard Denver Fan!
Fresh off an epic tour with Guns N' Roses, Dizzy Reed chats with the guys about his love for Denver sports teams, his new album "Rock N' Roll Chose Me," and…
RockstrapDan Lorenzo - Hades Guitarist Followed the Knicks Via Fax!
Dan Lorenzo of Patriarchs in Black and Hades chats with the guys about Metal, the Mets, and that time he had Knicks updates faxed to him while he was on tour…
RockstrapMark Tornillo - Accept Singer Always Roots for the Mets!
Accept lead singer Mark Tornillo checks in with the guys to talk Heavy Metal and his love for the New York Mets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
RockstrapDon La Greca - Voice of the NJ Devils is a Metal Head!
New Jersey Devils play-by-play announcer Don La Greca checks in with the guys to talk about landing his dream job and loving Heavy Metal! Learn more about your…
RockstrapPaying Tribute to the Prince of Darkness
Don and Keith go off the rails this week to pay tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne. The guys lay out their Mount Rushmores of Rock as well as their top 5…
RockstrapGlenn Hughes - Voicing His Love of Rock and Soccer!
Former Deep Purple co-lead vocalist and bass player Glenn Hughes checks in with the guys to chat about his life as the Voice of Rock and his love of the…