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Growin' Up Rock
Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head…
Episodes
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: WASP "Inside The Electric Circus"
This week we invited Brad Rusthoven from Slamfest Podcast to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “Inside The Electric Circus” from WASP. Each month…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 4)
Sonny shares some of his private Vinyl collection gems. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or…
Growin' Up RockStanding At The Crossroads Of Blues And Rock: Kiss
In this episode we look at blues legend Albert King and his influence on Kiss and their song "Love Gun" in particular. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Listener Participation (Volume 2)
In this FQF, Sonny has a listener hand pick 10 to 12 songs for us to listen to and rank. Just remember it’s our opinion and we can give it to you but we can’t…
Growin' Up RockMaryland Adjacent
We are ranking 12 songs from 6 bands that come to us from the Maryland area. Hence the title of this episode as "Maryland Adjacent". WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Battle Of The Song Titles (You’re The One)
In this FQF, Sonny finds a bunch of songs with the same exact title and lets them battle it out to see who he thinks deserves his praise. The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockHappy 9th Anniversary To Us
We have been around since 2017 and in this episode we are celebrating our 9th Anniversary of bringing our thoughts and meaningless opinions to the masses by…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 2)
Sonny is giving you a chance to test your knowledge in a quick round of trivia Growin’ Up Rock style. Have fun and play along. The Friday Quick Fix Concept…
Growin' Up RockThe Best Album Releases Of 2006
We are covering the best album releases of 2006. In 2006 our Podcast did not exist, so once a year we select a year to do a "Best Of" episode the same as we do…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Listener Participation (Volume 1)
In this FQF, Sonny has a listener hand pick 10 songs for us to listen to and rank. Just remember it’s our opinion and we can give it to you but we can’t…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet"
This week we invited Jen from the "Being My Wife Podcast" to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “Slippery When Wet” from Bon Jovi. Each month in…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 3)
Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of 3 bands or artists he wants you to hear about. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…
Growin' Up RockAlphabet Soup Series: "K"
This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "K". Let's find out what bands, albums, and songs we end up sharing. A new series from the mind of…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 3)
Sonny is sharing some of his treasured vinyl collection gems. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15…
Growin' Up RockThanking The Greats: Ted Templeman
This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest producers in rock n roll Ted Templeman In the “Thanking The Greats Series” we…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Battle Of The Song Titles (You)
In this FQF, Sonny finds a bunch of songs with the same exact title and lets them battle it out to see who he thinks deserves his praise. The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockRanking 30 Hair Metal Albums (Listener Participation)
We are asking the listeners to join us in ranking some of the best Hair Metal albums from the 80s and early 90s. Taken from a LOUDWIRE article by Joe Divita on…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 1)
Sonny is giving you a chance to test your knowledge in a quick round of trivia Growin’ Up Rock style. Have fun and play along. The Friday Quick Fix Concept…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Stryper "To Hell With The Devil"
This week we invited Joey Cassata from Zo2, TSO, and now Twisted Sister to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “To Hell With The Devil” from…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Crazy Numbers (6-26-26)
Our resident "Rainman" is back. Hollywood could not let Friday 6-26-26 go by without having a bit of musical numbers fun. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The…
Growin' Up RockBest Of The Bunch: Jimi Hendrix Experiance
This week in the “Best Of The Bunch” series, we’ll dig into the studio albums from The Jimi Hendrix Experience. We will do a quick history lesson and share our…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Try This 3 Pack (Volume 2)
For this “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 2) episode, Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of 3 bands or artists he wants you to hear about. The Friday…
Growin' Up RockAlbum Battle: Whitesnake Vs. Blue Murder
In this album battle we are putting up Whitesnake "Slip Of The Tongue" against the John Sykes driven Blue Murder debut. May the best album win supreme. WE NEED…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Vinyl Collection (Volume 2)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 2) episode, Sonny is sharing some of his treasured vinyl collection gems. The Friday Quick Fix Concept…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts: It's 5150 Time! (April 26th 1986)
In this episode of When Rock Ruled The Charts, we take a close look at the Hot 200 album charts for April 26th 1986. The day Van Halen 5150 hits number 1. WE…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Concert Review (Triumph 5/26/26)
For This Friday Quick Fix we had the opportunity to go see Triumph And April Wine (5/26/26 Atlanta) in concert and we are going to share a quick review…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Queensryche "Rage For Order"
This week we invited Tony Musallam from Restrayned to go track by track through the 2nd studio album “Rage For Order” from Seattle Rockers Queensryche. Each…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Vinyl Collection (Volume 1)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 1) episode, Sonny is sharing some of his treasured vinyl collection gems. The Friday Quick Fix Concept…
Growin' Up RockThe 250 List: Volume 12
This week, we once again visit The 250 List. In volume 12 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in the…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Try This 3 Pack (Volume 1)
For this “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 1) episode, Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of 3 bands or artists he wants you to hear about. The Friday…
Growin' Up RockStanding At The Crossroads Of Blues & Rock: ZZ Top
Meet us at the crossroads of blues & rock in this new series. We discuss a blues legend, John Lee Hooker and his influence on ZZ Top. Brian Davis (Damn Good…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: No Number One's For You (Vol3)
Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers that have never had a number one hit. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…
Growin' Up RockBoard Of Directors: Badlands
The Jake E. Lee driven band, Badlands from the 80's only ended up with mild success and 3 albums to their credit. In many peoples opinion they are a hidden gem…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Number One's Are Easy To Get (Vol. 2)
Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers and the amount of number one hits they have had. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Black 'n Blue "Nasty Nasty"
This week we invited Wrighty from Podder Than Hell to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “Nasty Nasty” from Black N Blue. Each month in 2026 we…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Number One's Are Easy To Get (Vol.1)
Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers and the amount of number one hits they have had. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Monsters Of Rock Cruise (RECAP)
We recap our recent trip on the 2026 Monsters Of Rock Cruise. The Podder Than Hell Crew join us as we discuss all the bands we saw and the craziness that is…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: No Number One's For You (Vol2)
Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers that have never had a number one hit. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…
Growin' Up RockTrivia Through The Years
This week it’s time for another edition of Game Show Trivia Growin’ Up Rock Style. We invite our old friend Murph to join us in our version of Rock n Roll and…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: No Number One's For You! (Vol. 1)
Sonny sets his sights on successful artists with long careers that have never had a number one hit. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…
Growin' Up RockAlbum Battle: Journey Vs. Loverboy
In this album battle we put Journey "Revelations" up against Loverboy "Just Getting Started" and go track by track to decide which album wins. In addition we…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1999)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1999 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair - "It's All About The Karaoke"
It's another Wild Hair episode for you. Sonny will fly solo in this episode and share some of the classic rock songs that rank high among people attempting to…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1998)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1998 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Great White "Shot In The Dark"
This week we invited Brian Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories to go track by track through the 2nd studio album “Shot In The Dark” from Great White. Each…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1997)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1997 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockAlphabet Soup Series: "J"
This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "J". Let's find out what bands, albums, and songs we end up sharing. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1996)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1996 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockThanking The Greats: John Waite
This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of our favorite singers in Rock n Roll. John Waite ! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1995)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1995 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockDirty Dozen Series: Bon Jovi Through The 80s And 90s
We are going to share a bit of negativity regarding one of the biggest rock bands to come out of the 80s, Bon Jovi! Now it’s easy to be negative if we are…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Dial Hard")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Dial Hard" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockBest Of The Bunch: Alice In Chains
In this Best Of The Bunch episode we explore all the studio albums for Alice In Chains. We discuss a brief history of the band, and select our favorite song…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1994)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1994 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Journey "Raised On Radio"
This week we invited Murph, a friend and frequent guest of Hollywood's Wild Hair, to go track by track through the 9th studio album “Raised On Radio” from Bay…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Firebirth")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Firebirth" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockDirty Love (A Valentine Celebration)
Valentines Day was yesterday and this episode is a Valentine Celebration. It may be a day late but a little "Dirty Love" never hurt anyone. With that in mind -…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 14)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 14) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockCelebrating Ace Frehley - (Listener Participation)
We are celebrating Ace Frehley and all he has meant to us. To help us do this, we ask the listeners to rank 12 of Ace's songs throughout his career. WE NEED…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: This Date In History (2-6-26)
Sonny takes a close look at history for the special date of 2/6. Sonny is crazy when it comes to numbers so he wasn't going to let 2/6/26 go by without a quick…