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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 RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts: The First Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Class
In this episode of “When Rock Ruled The Charts” we take a close look at 1/23/1986, the day that the 1st Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony took place…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1993)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1993 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2026 Album Review Series: Ratt "Dancing Undercover"
This week we invited AJ and Kevin from the Past Time At 80’s Podcast to go track by track through "Dancing Undercover". The 3rd studio album release from…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 13)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 13) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockThe 250 List: Volume 11
This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In volume 11 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Self Titled")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles the "Self Titled" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockAlbum Battle: Metallica Vs. Megadeth
In this episode, we pit two albums that have a love hate relationship with their fans. Metallica Vs. Megadeth in a battle royal to the death. We are listening…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 12)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 12) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockThe Best Of 2025
It's that time of year again for us to give you the best of 2025 and everything it had to offer the world of rock music at least in our minds. Take this with a…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1991)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1991 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "Speak Of The Devil"
This week there are no special guests as we go track by track through Ozzy’s first solo live record “Speak Of The Devil”. In addition as we bring the 2025…
Growin' Up RockAlphabet Soup Series: "I"
This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "I". 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: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Need To Believe")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Need To Believe" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1992)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1992 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "Patient Number 9"
This week we invited Loose Cannon from The Cobras & Fire Podcast to go track by track through the 13th and final studio album “Patient Number 9” from Ozzy…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Open")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Open" The Friday Quick Fix Concept…
Growin' Up RockThanking The Greats: Steve Lukather
This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest guitar Players / session guys in rock music Steve Lukather. Steve is mostly…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 11)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 11) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "Ordinary Man"
This week we invited Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast to go track by track through the 12th studio album “Ordinary Man” from Ozzy Osbourne. WE NEED…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 10)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 10) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockRush Rant
In this episode we invite fellow Rush fan and Podcaster Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to discuss our thoughts on recent tour announcement from…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Lip Service")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Lip Service" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up RockThe Dirty Dozen: Bad Scorpions Songs '79 - '90
In this episode of the Dirty Dozen Series, we each picked 6 of the worst Scorpions Songs from ‘79 to ‘90. Series Info: The Dirty Dozen Series is our chance to…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 9)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 9) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockAnnual Crossover: "Almost Famous"
We invite Damn Good Movie Memories host Brain Davis to go through the soundtrack for the movie "Almost Famous" in our annual crossover episode. Go over to The…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1990)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1990 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockThe Best Of The Bunch: Rage Against The Machine
This week we’ll dig into the studio albums from Rage Against The Machine. We are going to do a quick history lesson and share our favorite song off each album…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Human Zoo")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Human Zoo" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "Scream"
This week we invited Ray Farrow from The “I Remember Now” Podcast to go track by track through the 11th studio album “Scream” from Ozzy Osbourne. (We Don't…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Goodbye Ace
In this somber FQF Sonny shares a short Ace tribute with the audience. He shares a bit of music and exactly what Ace has meant to him over the years. The…
Growin' Up RockIt's The Devil You Know (Happy Halloween)
In preparation for Halloween, we are giving you some great Devil music along with some fun Halloween facts and trivia. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1989)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1989 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockMatch Game '25 (Epic Gameshow)
We Invited Brian Davis and Brad Rusthoven on to play a game show edition of Match Game '25. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 8)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 8) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockIt's A Struts Life with Leah Jones
We re-cap our concert going experience for the Struts and Dirty Honey tour with special guest and host of the Struts Life Podcast Leah Jones. WE NEED YOUR…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1988)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1988 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne - "Black Rain"
This week we invited Steve Wright from Podder Than Hell to go track by track through the 9th studio album “Black Rain” from Ozzy Osbourne. Each month in 2025…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Private Collection (Volume 7)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 7) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts: The Montreal Concert Riot (8-8-92)
In this episode of “When Rock Ruled The Charts” we take a close look at 8/8/92, the day that Montreal Riots took place. This week we will be looking at the…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "G")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "G" The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The…
Growin' Up RockThe Best Albums Of 2005
In this episode we take the way-back machine and look at what would have been our top 5 albums of 2005 had the Podcast existed 20 years ago. WE NEED YOUR…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1987)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1986 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockAlbum Battle: Lynch Mob "Wicked Sensation" Vs. Don Dokken "Up From The Ashes"
In this episode we pit Don Dokken against his former guitar slinger George Lynch and find out which album will reign supreme in this divisive album battle…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Album Spotlight (Gotthard "Domino Effect")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Domino Effect" The Friday Quick Fix…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne -"Down To Earth"
This week we invited Brad Rusthoven from the Slamfest Podcast to go track by track through the 8th studio album “Down To Earth” from Ozzy Osbourne. Each month…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1986)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1986 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockThanking The Greats: Tommy Shaw
This week in the Thanking The Greats Series, we want to thank one of the greatest guitar Players / Singers in rock music Tommy Shaw. From Styx to Damn Yankees…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Collection (Vol. 6)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 6) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockThe 250 List: Volume 10
This week, we once again visit the The 250 List. In volume 10 we each take a look at 5 more bands that did not quite make a household name for themselves in…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1985)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1985 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up Rock8th Anniversary Special
For our 8th Anniversary, In this episode we are each sharing 8 of our favorite all time bands and why they were so important to us during our Growin' Up Rock…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Hollywood's Private Collection (Vol. 5)
For this “Hollywood’s Private Collection” (Vol. 5) episode, Sonny is sharing some of the many items and music he collects. In this episode he shares some of…
Growin' Up RockRanking Metallica Album Openers
We get the listeners involved as we rank 8 of our favorite Metallica album opening tracks. In addition Steven finally gets to his first Metallica concert after…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Oh Canada! (Vol.4)
In this FQF, Sonny is showing he doesn't hate all Canadian music by sharing some of his favorites. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…
Growin' Up Rock2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne - "Ozzmosis"
God Bless Ozzy!! RIP This week we invited Brian Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast to go track by track through the 7th studio album “Ozzmosis” from…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Sonny Celebrates A Birthday (1984)
In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1984 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day. The…
Growin' Up RockMORC Game Show: The Weakest Link
This week, we have some fun with a Rock n Roll version of the Weakest Link we played before getting on this years Monsters Of Rock Cruise. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!…
Growin' Up RockFriday Quick Fix: Underrated Albums (Gotthard "13")
Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "13" The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The…
Growin' Up RockAlphabet Soup Series: "H"
This week in the “Alphabet Soup Series”, we hit the letter "H". 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: Oh Canada! (Vol.3)
In this FQF, Sonny is showing he doesn't hate all Canadian music by sharing some of his favorites. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your…