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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 RockKiss Kruise vs. Monsters Of Rock Cruise, Which one is best for you?
In this episode Sonny and special guest Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast, are back and fresh off Kiss Kruise X. We go through this years…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts (Van Halen Debut)
In this episode of When Rock Ruled The Charts, we explore the charts on February 10th, 1978, the day Van Halen's epic debut album was released. What was on the…
Growin' Up RockThe Big 4 Of 80s Hard Rock
Everyone always talks about the big 4 of thrash and metal but what about the Big 4 of 80s hard rock? In this episode we discuss who should be included in that…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen's Balance Album Review
This week we are joined by special guest Brad Rusthoven from the Slamfest Podcast to review and dig into Van Halen's Balance album. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s…
Growin' Up RockMonsters On The Mountain 2021 Recap
We give you the low down and dirty on the first annual Monsters On The Mountain rock festival 2021 in Pigeon Forge. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and…
Growin' Up RockEclipse Track By Track With Erik Mårtensson
Eclipse from Sweden has a new album and it's great. We go track by track through "Wired" with singer / guitar player Erik Mårtensson. In addition to my…
Growin' Up RockGame Show - Scattergories with Courtney And Zeus
It's another game show episode, this time with square off in a fun and spirited version of Scattergories. We invite special guest comedian and writer Courtney…
Growin' Up RockFootloose And Fancy Free
In this episode we get footloose and fancy free. In a podcast crossover episode we invite Brian Davis from Damn Good Movie Memories podcast to help us review…
Growin' Up RockZakk Wylde Top 10 Songs
Zakk Wylde is a guitar hero of epic proportions. From Ozzy to Black Label Society, Pride And Glory, and Zakk Sabbath as well as countless other guest…
Growin' Up RockZakk Wylde Interview
We talk with Zakk Wylde about the upcoming Black Label Society album release "Doom Crew Inc." Zakk and I talk about everything from his early days with Ozzy…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Album Review
We invite our friend Tony Musallam from the California rock band Restrayned to review the Van Halen album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. It's the bands 9th…
Growin' Up RockThe Worst Of The Best
We often talk about desert island albums, which for us are albums that contain no skippers. In the worst of the best, we explore albums that are almost perfect…
Growin' Up RockCommercial Rock (Songs To Sells Stuff)
In this episode we get the listeners involved as we discuss possible rock songs that could be used in a commercial to sell product. When the perfect song is…
Growin' Up RockWhat Song Defines That Band?
In this episode we rapid fire a bunch of bands and artist at each other, and discuss what song we think defines that band and why. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen OU812 Album Review
We invite our friend Loose Cannon (LC) from the Cobras And Fire Podcast to tell us how Van Halen OU812 is actually a concept album? Find out the concept in…
Growin' Up RockROCKNPOD 2021 Recap - Bonus
In this bonus episode we recap our adventure in Nashville to participate in ROCKNPOD 2021. Although Growin' Up Rock did not acquire a booth or conduct…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts (MTV Part 2)
Picking up where we left off last week - In Part 2 of this 2 part episode we look at August 1st, 1985 - 4 Years to the day MTV launched, because we wanted to…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts (MTV Part 1)
Remember when rock ruled the charts and you could hear and see it everywhere? In this on-going series, we explore a single date in history to explore the…
Growin' Up RockFour Years Of Rock
We celebrate our 4th Birthday by exploring 4 very different albums all containing 4, Four, or IV in the title. Want to know more? Go Here WE NEED YOUR HELP!!…
Growin' Up RockRock Album Trivia
In this episode we invite Decibel Geek Co-Host and ROCKNPOD creator Chris Czynszak along with Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to play a little…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen 5150 Album Review
We invite our friend BB from the Podder Than Hell Podcast to move into the Van Hagar era of Van Halen and review the album 5150. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s…
Growin' Up RockAerosmith Top 10 Songs 1982 through 2012
We invite special guest Brian Davis from Damn Good Memories Podcast and Alex Alt from the Sly Dog Music Cast to share their Top 10 Aerosmith songs from 1982…
Growin' Up RockBuckcherry Top 10 Featuring Josh Todd
Buckcherry released their 9th studio album "Hellbound" in June this year. The 10-track record was produced by Marti Frederiksen, who previously produced the…
Growin' Up RockWe're An American Band
Happy 4th Of July Everyone! Why not talk about some of our favorite American rock bands. Kick the tires and light the fires, the fireworks can now begin. WE…
Growin' Up RockWhen Rock Ruled The Charts
Remember when rock rules the charts and you could hear and see it everywhere? In this new series, we explore a single date in history to explore the Billboard…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen's 1984 Album Review
This week we are joined by special guest Brian Davis from the Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast to review Van Halen's album, 1984. To Get All The links and info…
Growin' Up RockWho Are The Most Unique Singers In Rock?
In this episode we ask the question, Who are the most unique singers in rock? Love them or hate them, when you hear them on the radio you know it's them…
Growin' Up RockThank You Michael Wagener
Producer, Engineer, Mixer extraordinaire Michael Wagener announced his retirement in April this year. In this episode we say "THANK YOU" Michael Wagener for…
Growin' Up RockDiver Down Album Review
Diver Down was released in 1982, and is somewhat of a controversial release from the band primarily due to over half the record being dedicated to cover songs…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair Is Number Crazy (Again)
In this episode of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, Hollywood is going number crazy again. So, this episode concentrates on 1 specific number and today we are going to…
Growin' Up RockIs This A Tribute Band?
Is this a tribute band or not? We discuss bands playing today without the original classic lineups. Should they still be using the name or should they call it…
Growin' Up RockGavin Rossdale Of Bush - Bonus
In this bonus episode, I speak with Gavin Rossdale of Bush about Parenthood, The latest Bush album "The Kingdom", and Meet and Greets in a post Covid world. WE…
Growin' Up RockThe Cars Debut Album Review
This week it's all about The Cars. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our…
Growin' Up RockIron Maiden Vs. Judas Priest
Iron Maiden and Judas Priest were both titans of the British metal invasion of the 80s. Both bands are still going strong today, however one has clearly had…
Growin' Up RockFair Warning Album Review
Fair Warning was released in 1981, and even though it sold less than their previous albums and really had no hit singles, it is considered one of their best…
Growin' Up RockCrank It Up Spotlight With Temple Balls
Temple Balls are an energetic hard rock band from Finland. “Pyromide”, their Frontiers debut and third album overall, is a tour de force of melodic hard rock…
Growin' Up RockGame Time Featuring The L.A. Maybe
The L.A. Maybe is a 6-piece rock n' roll band hailing from the southern heat of the Carolinas. If you’re a fan of Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, or Van Halen…you will…
Growin' Up RockGrowin' Up Rock With The Band Liliac
Liliac Info: 5-piece Los Angeles-based, family Rock/Metal band, “Liliac” has sparked the world by storm. This female-fronted band consisting of all siblings’…
Growin' Up RockThe End Machine With Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson was most notably the bass player in Dokken during the 80s through all the bands biggest albums and is considered to be a part of the classic…
Growin' Up RockThe Most Hated Rock Bands
We know your passionate about your music. Who you love and who you hate. So lets find out if you agree with this list from this article we found on line. WE…
Growin' Up RockWomen & Children First Album Review
Women and Children First was released in March of 1980 and went on to sell 4 million albums containing Van Halen classics like And The Cradle Will Rock, and…
Growin' Up RockSunstorm with Alessandro Del Vecchio - Bonus
Sunstorm, a project originally designed to showcase a musical style similar to singer Joe Lynn Turner’s Melodic Rock/AOR roots, now has a new face fronting the…
Growin' Up RockCelebrating 20 years of Rockstar The Movie
Rockstar is a fun rock n roll movie with a great soundtrack. Don't overthink it and just enjoy it for what it is. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and…
Growin' Up RockGame Show - Reelin' In The Years
It's all about the years in this Game Show edition of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one…
Growin' Up RockCrank It Up Spotlight w/ Chez Kane - BONUS
If you are into 80's pop / hard rock with killer vocals, then Chez Kane is someone you should get familiar with. She has an amazing voice, great hooks and…
Growin' Up RockYeah, It's Great, But You Didn't Write It!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Connect with us Email us…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen 2 Album Review
Each month in 2021, we will invite a special guest on the show to do a album review for each of the 12 Van Halen studio albums. In December we will release the…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair -Same Title Different Song 2
In this episode of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, Hollywood is covering songs that have the same title, but are completely different songs. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s…
Growin' Up RockOur Favorite Top 10 Heart Songs
Happy Valentines Day! Share this episode with someone you love, or in my case with Sonny, someone you tolerate. LOL - Enjoy WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick…
Growin' Up RockPlaying In A Traveling Band
Let's let the music do the traveling for us. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow…
Growin' Up RockThis Ain't No Disco 2011
"This Ain't No Disco" is a on-going series on the podcast, in which we take a single year and explore the rock albums released in that year as well as looking…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen 1 Album Review w/ Ryan Spencer Cook
This week we are joined by special guest Ryan Spencer Cook (Ace Frehley Band, Gene Simmons Band, and Hair Of The Dog) to review the debut album from the mighty…
Growin' Up RockIs Guns And Roses Really That Great?
To get the full story in all it's glory you got to click here: https://growinuprock.com/EP185 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider…
Growin' Up RockBest Of 2020
If you want the full story and the final list rankings of 2020 Click on this link: https://growinuprock.com/EP184 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and…
Growin' Up RockLegendary Concert Promoter Danny Zelisko
This week I have an in-depth conversation with legendary concert promoter Danny Zelisko. Danny shares some crazy and entertaining stories from his new book…
Growin' Up RockTop 10 Greatest Deep Cuts From Van Halen
We are sharing the top 10 greatest deep cuts from Van Halen in this final episode of our month long tribute to Eddie Van Halen. To Get The Full Story Go Here…
Growin' Up RockGame Show - Van Halen Edition
It's game show time again, and this time it's a Van Halen trivia game show. As we continue our month long tribute to Eddie Van Halen, we invite our friends…
Growin' Up RockRanking 20 Van Halen Singles
For The Full Story Go To: https://growinuprock.com/EP180 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to…
Growin' Up RockVan Halen Tribute Review
The entire month of December we are celebrating the music of Eddie Van Halen by paying tribute with a new Van Halen themed episode each week. We start this…
Growin' Up RockPlatinum Crap
Platinum albums, means they sold a at least a million copies, but does that mean they are awesome? Nope. There is such a thing as platinum crap, and on this…