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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 RockHollywood's Wild Hair - Sin's Of A Father
On this episode of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, Sonny goes from doing a solo episode to being joined by his incredible 20-year-old son, Anthony. The idea is to get a…
Growin' Up RockRick Ruhl From Every Mother's Nightmare - BONUS
We talk with Rick Ruhl from Every Mother's Nightmare about their latest album "Resurrect The Faithful". For The Full Story Go Here…
Growin' Up RockOne and Done
In this episode we discuss some bands that put out great debut albums, but then for some reason never released another album. They effectively were what we are…
Growin' Up RockI Wanna Be Elected
For The Full Story Go Here: https://growinuprock.com/EP175 WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following…
Growin' Up RockJeff Scott Soto - Wide Awake In "His" Dreamland
Today we talk with the amazing Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie, Son's Of Apollo, W.E.T., Talisman, TSO) about his new album "Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)". We also get…
Growin' Up RockCrank It Up Spotlight - South Of Eden - Bonus
In this Crank It Up Spotlight we talk with Guitarist Justin Young and Drummer Tom McCullough from Columbus rockers South Of Eden. To Get The Full Story Click…
Growin' Up RockGreatest Episode Ever
Sonny and Steven talk about some of their favorite Greatest Hits Albums and what they meant to them growing up. To Get The Full Story Click Here…
Growin' Up RockBuilding Blocks Of Rock
If we were to hand a teenager a stack of albums that we considered to be the building blocks of rock, what albums would be in that stack? To Get The Full Story…
Growin' Up RockRanking 20 Songs From October 1985 - Livestream Bonus
Sonny and Steven along with their friends from the Shout It Out Loudcast and Podder Than Hell Podcast are ranking 20 songs from October 1985. In a Livestream…
Growin' Up RockGame Show - Scattergories
This week we dive into the game show mind of Hollywood and try our hand at playing Scattergories Growin' Up Rock style. As always we can't do it alone so we…
Growin' Up RockTop 10 Debut Rock Albums
Some of the best music a band has to offer appears on their debut albums. In this episode we are giving our top 10 favorite debut rock albums, with a little…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair, Brotherly Love
On this edition of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, he goes from doing a solo episode to being joined by his kid brother, Danny and creating a little brotherly love. The…
Growin' Up RockCrank It Up Spotlight - Hell In The Club - Bonus
In this bonus episode of the Crank It Up Spotlight series we interview singer Dave from Italy's rocking Hell In The Club. For The Full Story Go Here…
Growin' Up RockMotley Crue vs. Ratt
This week we discuss two of our favorites in a Motley Crue vs. Ratt showdown. We also invite our friend from the Cobras And Fire Podcast, Bakko to break it…
Growin' Up RockWhat If They Had Lived?
We discuss musicians who left us way too early and where they would have been today if they had lived? Would they have taken a different career path? What are…
Growin' Up RockCrank It Up Spotlight - Perfect Plan - Bonus
In this bonus episode of the Crank It Up Spotlight series we interview singer Kent Hilli, from Sweden's Perfect Plan. The band returns with their second album…
Growin' Up RockWomen Who Rock
Women in rock, deserve our full attention and so this week's episode is dedicated to all those women past and present who have kicked our asses and cranked up…
Growin' Up RockTop 10 Rock Albums of 1990
In the final week of this month long series focusing on music celebrating it's 30th anniversary, we are finishing strong with our Top 10 Rock Albums of 1990…
Growin' Up RockGame Show - It's All In The Numbers
This week we have another Game Show Episode. Growin' Up Rock style of course. It's all in the numbers, or at least according to Sonny's brain. We could not get…
Growin' Up RockBon Jovi Guitarist Phil X - BONUS
In this bonus episode, I get the story from Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X on the latest album from his side project Phil X and The Drills. We also discuss his time…
Growin' Up RockRanking 20 Rock Songs From 1990 w/ Joe McGinness
We invite special guest Joe McGinness from Klassik '78 and Kuarantine to join us in ranking 20 rock songs from 1990. To Get The Full Story Click On This Link…
Growin' Up RockHappy 3rd Birthday To Us
Sonny and Steven are celebrating their 3rd Birthday this week. In this episode we will cover 5 Albums released in 1990 which just happen to be the 3rd album…
Growin' Up RockSteve Brown From Trixter & Tokyo Motor Fist
In another bonus episode, I chat with guitarist Steve Brown from Trixter and Tokyo Motor Fist. We talk about the new Tokyo Motor Fist album "Lions". We also…
Growin' Up RockA Look Back At 1990
In this episode we take a look back at 1990. We are celebrating the 30th anniversary for some of the music, movies, and general pop culture that happened while…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair - Same Title, Different Song
In this episode of Hollywood’s Wild Hair, Hollywood is covering songs that have the same title, but are completely different songs. To Get The Complete Story…
Growin' Up RockIt Came From The 80s - A Look at Grunge in The 90s
Steven and Sonny both discuss the Grunge movement in the 90s, but with a look at their top 5 songs that would have fit very nicely with some of the hard rock…
Growin' Up RockThundermother w/ Guernica Mancini - BONUS
Lead singer Guernica Mancini from Thundermother joins me to discuss the bands upcoming release "Heatwave". I also get some of the facts from Guernica about her…
Growin' Up RockSibling Rock
In this episode Sonny and Steven talk about siblings rock bands. We get into the bands and music that contain any combination of siblings. To Get The Full…
Growin' Up RockBuilding The Perfect Playlist
The guys along with Special Guest, Steve Wright from The Podder Than Hell Podcast discuss building their perfect playlist, with a twist. To Get The Full Show…
Growin' Up RockThe Decade That Rocked w/ Photographer Mark "Weissguy" Weiss
In this episode we visit with rock photographer Mark "Weissguy" Weiss to discuss his new book "The Decade That Rocked". Mark talks to us about his career and…
Growin' Up RockHouse Of Lords w/ James Christian - BONUS
I catch up with House Of Lords frontman James Christian to discuss the bands newest release "New World - New Eyes". I also touch on some of his history with…
Growin' Up RockTop 10 Favorite H.E.A.T. Songs
We are covering our Top 10 favorite H.E.A.T. songs, as well as some of the bands members and their history. To Get The Full Story Go To…
Growin' Up RockMatch Game 2020 w/Aaron Martel
It's time for another episode of Match Game 2020, Growin' Up Rock style with special guest Aaron Martel from the Ridiculous Rock Album Reviews podcast. Forget…
Growin' Up RockPretty Maids W/ Ronnie Atkins - BONUS
I catch up with Pretty Maids frontman Ronnie Atkins to discuss the new live DVD / CD release of "Maid In Japan" - Future World Live 30th Anniversary. Ronnie…
Growin' Up RockIs It A Power Ballad Or Not ?
We invite special guest and fellow podcaster Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks Podcast to help us understand the definition of a Power Ballad, and sort through a…
Growin' Up RockTop 5 Van Halen Songs Livecast - BONUS
Did someone say Van Halen? We are giving you our Top 5 David Lee Roth and Top 5 Sammy Hagar era Van Halen songs. In a re-broadcast of a Livecast we did on May…
Growin' Up RockForeigner Top 10
Foreigner is guitar driven, chart topping rock at it's finest besides just being a huge part of our Growin' Up Rock years. In this episode we are sharing our…
Growin' Up RockMr. Big's - Eric Martin
We have an extremely entertaining conversation with Mr. Big's Eric Martin. Eric shares some great stories and does a great job at keeping us on our toes. He…
Growin' Up RockL.A. Guns - Kelly Nickels
In this bonus episode we talk with L.A. Guns bassist Kelly Nickels about his and Steve Riley's version of the band. We get into his history with the band and…
Growin' Up RockAerosmith '73 - '79 Top 10
We are covering our Aerosmith Top 10 favorite songs from '73 - '79. We get into some of the bands history, our history with the band, and what they meant to us…
Growin' Up RockGus G. Interview - BONUS
We catch up with former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G. and discuss growing up in Greece and getting into Rock n Roll for the first time. We also get into the…
Growin' Up RockVixen's Britt Lightning
In this special Desert Island Album episode, we hangout with Vixen's shredding guitarist Britt Lightning. We talk with Britt about her history and get into…
Growin' Up RockThe 30 Day Song Challenge Part 2 - BONUS
In this idea taken from many of the Facebook post, We decided take the 30 day song challenge Growin' Up Rock style. Sonny took the first 15 days in Part 1 of…
Growin' Up RockThe 30 Day Song Challenge Part 1
In this idea taken from many of the Facebook post, We decided take the 30 day song challenge Growin' Up Rock style. Sonny in his "Wild Hair" series will take…
Growin' Up RockPassion's Daniel Rossall Aka Lion Ravarez'
This week I talk with Passion's frontman Daniel Rossall who also goes by the synonym Lion Ravarez'. We talk about the bands self titled debut album for…
Growin' Up RockSteven's Mixed Tapes Volume 3
Locked in his bomb shelter and quarantined from the rest of society, Steven has put together one hell of a Rock n Roll mixed tape to entertain the quarantined…
Growin' Up RockSomebody Get Me A Doctor
As Van Halen once said, "Somebody Get Me A Doctor, somebody get me a shot". This episode is dedicated to all the doctors, nurses and everyone in the medical…
Growin' Up RockHollywood's Wild Hair Volume 5
Hollywood, likes being alone and in this latest volume of Wild Hair he is once again flying solo. Sonny plays some great Rock n Roll and shares a few stories…
Growin' Up RockY&T's Aaron Leigh
In today's episode we catch up with Y&T's bassist Aaron Leigh, as he makes his debut on the podcast. We get his growin' up rock story, and a few interesting…
Growin' Up RockMatch Game Rocked Out Version
It's time to play Match Game in this rocked out version with special guest comedian and friend of the show, Courtney Cronin-Dold. To Get The Full Show Notes Go…
Growin' Up RockRough Cutt Interview
In this episode I interview Rough Cutt drummer Dave Alford, guitarist Chris Hagar, and new singer Steven St. James. We talk about the bands history, the…
Growin' Up RockLove And Hate Collide
Is there a band that you hate, but songs they create you love? What about a band you love but a song of theirs you can’t stand? In this week's episode, we…
Growin' Up RockKings Of Dust
In this episode I talk with former Badlands bassist Greg Chaisson and Singer Michael Thomas Beck about their new band Kings Of Dust. We get into the recording…
Growin' Up RockIs Dee Snider Crazy?
In this episode we discuss the plan former Twisted Sister Front man Dee Snider has to get the NFL to book AC / DC as it's 2021 Super Bowl halftime show. We…
Growin' Up RockBad Marriage BONUS
Bad Marriage is a straight ahead hard rock band from Boston currently out on the road supporting Tesla. I caught up with Lead Guitarist Mike Fitz to learn a…
Growin' Up RockShiraz Lane's Hannes Kett
Steven and Sonny spent an hour on The Monsters Of Rock Cruise speaking with Shiraz Lane's frontman Hannes Kett. This up and coming Finnish rocker shares his…
Growin' Up RockMonsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 Recap
The Monsters Of Rock Cruise 2020 is history now. We wanted to recap, all the fun and crazy times we shared with so many great people. Our guest and cruising…
Growin' Up RockMonsters Of Rock Cruise Preparty Recap Bonus
Sonny, Steven, and Jen sit around on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise with the guys from the Podder Than Hell Podcast including their friend Chris to recap all the…
Growin' Up RockDonnie Vie Speaks His Truth
In This episode, I share an honest and open conversation with former Enuff Z' Nuff singer Donnie Vie. Donnie and I talk about his latest release "Beautiful…
Growin' Up RockThis Ain't No Disco 1994
This ain't no disco 1994 is full of music, memories, and more, as we celebrate all things 1994. Steven and Sonny share some of their favorite rock releases of…