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Play That Rock n‘ Roll
A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Episodes
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 113: The Best Classic Rock songs about TRUE CRIME (w/ ANGIE MOON, author of "CRIME OF THE CENTURY")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author ANGIE MOON, in which we discuss the best Classic Rock songs that have connections to True Crime stories…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 112: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 7: Jimmy Buffett in the 2000s (2000 - 2010)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the seventh part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
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David Lee Roth's DISASTROUS 2026 Tour Grinds to a Halt (Stream Highlights)
Play That Rock n' Roll is proud to present our discussion about David Lee Roth's ill-fated 2026 Tour. For this I am joined by the hosts of the DLR CAST, Darren…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 111: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 6: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '90s (1997 - 2000)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the sixth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
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Top Ten POLITICAL Songs by Bruce Springsteen (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten *POLITICAL* Songs from Bruce Springsteen! To do this, we are joined by the host of "Set Lusting…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 110: Interview w/ DARREN HILL of RED ROCKERS ("It's In Our Blood")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DARREN HILL the bassist of RED ROCKERS, about the band's new LIVE album, "IT'S IN OUR BLOOD". This live album…
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Top Ten **Non-Led Zeppelin** Songs by JIMMY PAGE (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten Non-Led Zeppelin Songs from Jimmy Page! To do this, we are joined by the host of the "Performance…
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Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author/podcaster Stanley Karr. Stanley visited our livestream to promote his new book "CHAMPIONS FOR A CAUSE"…
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LIVE: Top Ten Songs by the STEVE MILLER BAND (Stream Highlights)
Here is the edited version of my debut livestream, in which I am joined by my friend Chris to run through our lists of the Top Ten Songs by the STEVE MILLER…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 108: Interview w/ DEBORA IYALL of ROMEO VOID ("Romeo Void: Live '81 - '85")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DEBORA IYALL the lead singer of ROMEO VOID, about the band's new album, "LIVE '81 - '85". "Romeo Void: Live '81…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 109: Interview w/ DEAN DELRAY (Host of "Let There Be Talk")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with comedian & podcaster DEAN DELRAY. Dean visited the show to discuss his *final* all-star tribute concert to Bon…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 107: Interview w/ MICHAEL DES BARRES ("POWER MAD: Live at the Spectrum")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with MICHAEL DES BARRES about the first ever LIVE album from THE POWER STATION, the super-group he fronted in 1985…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 106: Why I'm Glad There Won't Be a LETHAL WEAPON 5
This is my retrospective of the iconic LETHAL WEAPON film franchise, as well as my arguments for why a fifth film is not needed (or wanted!). In this special…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 105: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 5: Jimmy Buffett in the Early '90s (1990 - 1996)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the fifth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 104: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 4: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '80s (1985 - 1989)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the fourth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 103: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 3: Jimmy Buffett in the Early '80s (1980 - 1984)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the third part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: Celebrating Milestones & Talkin' Springsteen with Jesse Jackson (Host of "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast")
In this bonus episode, I am joined by podcaster Jesse Jackson to celebrate his tenth anniversary of hosting Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 102: Interview w/ STAN BUSH ("BORN FOR BATTLE" available NOW!)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with STAN BUSH, the man behind iconic '80s soundtrack anthems like "The Touch", "Dare", "Fight to Survive", and…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 101: Interview w/ STU COOK (of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with STU COOK, legendary bassist of Creedence Clearwater Revival! Stu visited the show to promote an album he…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 100: Interview w/ NICK PRUEHER (co-host of FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's 100th episode (!), which is an interview with comedian Nick Prueher, the co-host of the Found Footage Festival. We begin this…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 99: Interview w/ GARY GRAFF (Editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '80s")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Gary Graff, editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide"! In this…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: ROCKNPOD 2025 Recap
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's recap ROCKNPOD 2025 in Nashville, TN. In this video, I discuss how the convention went on Saturday, April 12th, and what I did…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 98: ROCKNPOD 2025: Interviews w/ ROBERT FLEISCHMAN, JEANNE BASONE & TOM ZUTAUT
This is the final part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features three guest interviews. The first is with…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 97: ROCKNPOD 2025: Interviews w/ BILLY SHEEHAN & BRIAN FORSYTHE
This is the second part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features two guest interviews. The first is with bass player…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 96: WARREN ZEVON inducted to the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME | Reactions from George Gruel, Anita Gevinson, & CM Kushins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's special FULL TEAM COVERAGE of the announcement stating that WARREN ZEVON is a 2025 inductee for the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME!…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 95: ROCKNPOD 2025: Panel Discussion on "Y&T: ON WITH THE SHOW" | Interview w/ Mark White
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with MARK WHITE, the co-director of the "Y&T: ON WITH THE SHOW" (2019) documentary. This was one of the panel…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 94: Interview w/ CM KUSHINS (Author of "BEAST: John Bonham and The Rise of Led Zeppelin")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author C.M. Kushins about his book "BEAST: John Bonham and The Rise of Led Zeppelin". In this conversation, we…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: Discussing Jimmy Buffett with Stephanie Myers (Host of Songfacts Podcast)
Here is my full conversation with podcaster Stephanie Myers about her perspective on one of Jimmy Buffett's best albums -- "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978)…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 93: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 2: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '70s (1975 - 1979)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the second part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 92: Interview w/ JOHN KINSNER of LABYRINTH IN CONCERT
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Founder and CEO of Black Ink Presents, John Kinsner! John visited the show to discuss his production…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 91: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 1: Jimmy Buffett in the Early '70s (1970 - 1974)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 90: Interview w/ DAVID PENZER (Author of "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 2") ft. AAron Camaro from Decibel Geek podcast
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former TNA Ring Announcer David Penzer about his new book, "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 2: The XWF, TNA and Life…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 89: Interview w/ COREY SPECTOR of MARGARITAS IN PARADISE
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Corey Spector! Corey visited the show to discuss his Jimmy Buffett tribute show, "MARGARITAS IN PARADISE"! In…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: Discussing Bob Seger with Brian Colburn (Host of My Weekly Mixtape Podcast)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's full conversation with podcaster Brian Colburn about his perspective on two of Bob Seger's best album: "Stranger In Town"…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 88: Bob Seger, Part Two: "Rockstar Era" (1980 - 2024)
This is Part TWO of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the commercial heyday of the…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 87: Bob Seger, Part One: "Early Seger" (1966 - 1979)
This is Part One of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the early days of "The Bob Seger…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 86: Interview w/ MICHAEL DES BARRES ("IT'S ONLY ROCK N'ROLL" available NOW!)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Michael Des Barres! Michael visited the show to discuss new glam rock covers album, "IT'S ONLY ROCK N' ROLL"!…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 85: Interview w/ MIKE REILLY of PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE ("BACK ON TRACK" available NOW!)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mike Reilly, longtime member and now owner/manager of PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE! Mike visited the show to discuss the…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 84: Interview w/ GARY GRAFF ("501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '90s" & "TRAVELIN' MAN")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Gary Graff, editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide and the co-author of…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 83: Discussing '80s Horror Movie Soundtracks with JORDAN RUMSEY (aka "CantBuyMe80s")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with '80 Influencer / Content Creator, Jordan Rumsey aka CantBuyMe80s on Tiktok & Instagram! In this conversation…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 82: Interview w/ MICK STRAWN (Author of "BEHIND THE SCREAMS: The Dream Masters Revealed")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mick Strawn, author of "BEHIND THE SCREAMS: The Dream Masters Revealed"! In this conversation, Mick's work as a…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 81: Interview w/ SCOTT SHEA (Author of "ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Scott Shea, author of "ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN: How The Mamas & The Papas Came Together and Broke Apart"! In…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 80: Interview w/ DAVID MORRELL (Author of "FIRST BLOOD", "LAST REVEILLE", etc.)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with legendary author DAVID MORRELL! David is most well-known for his 1972 debut novel, "FIRST BLOOD", which was…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 79: Discussing the BEVERLY HILLS COP franchise with MATHEW BUCK (Host of "FILM BRAIN" channel)
To celebrate the release BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F on Netflix, Play That Rock n' Roll is joined by Mathew Buck (Host of the Film Brain YouTube channel) for a…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: Discussing "Born in the USA" with Jesse Jackson (Host of SET LUSTING BRUCE: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast)
Here is our full conversation with podcaster Jesse Jackson about his perspective on Bruce Springsteen's landmark 1984 album, "Born in the USA". Clips of this…
Play That Rock n‘ RollBONUS: Discussing "Born in the USA" with Ryan White (Author of "SPRINGSTEEN: ALBUM BY ALBUM")
Here is our full conversation with author Ryan White about his perspective on Bruce Springsteen's landmark 1984 album, "Born in the USA". Clips of this…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 78: BORN IN THE USA: Myths and Misinterpretations
This is Play That Rock 'n Roll's retrospective on Bruce Springsteen's iconic hit song, "BORN IN THE USA". In this special episode, we dive deep into the…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 77: Interview w/ DAVID PENZER (Author of "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 1") ft. AAron Camaro from Decibel Geek podcast
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former WCW Ring Announcer David Penzer about his new book, "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 1: WCW". And as an added…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 76: Interview w/ MIKE DETERMAN & TOM ROSY (Directors of "BEHIND THE BUCKET")
May the 4th be with you! This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mike Determan and Tom Rosy, the co-directors of the new documentary, "BEHIND THE…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 75: Interview w/ JOSEPH WOOTEN of the STEVE MILLER BAND
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with the longtime keyboardist of the Steve Miller Band, JOSEPH WOOTEN! In this conversation, we talk about how…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 74: Interview w/ ANITA GEVINSON (Author of "YOU TURN ME ON, I'M A RADIO")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Anita Gevinson about her book "YOU TURN ME ON, I'M A RADIO... My Wild Rock 'N' Roll Life", which…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 73: Interview w/ C.M. KUSHINS (Author of "NOTHING'S BAD LUCK")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author C.M. Kushins about his book NOTHING'S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon". In this conversation, we…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 72: Interview w/ DARREN PALTROWITZ (Author of "DLR BOOK: How David Lee Roth Changed the World")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Darren Paltrowitz about his new book "DLR BOOK: How David Lee Roth Changed the World". In this…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 71: Interview w/ STEVE ROSEN (Author of "TONECHASER: Understanding Edward")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author Steve Rosen about his new book "TONECHASER: UNDERSTANDING EDWARD". In this conversation, we talk about…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 70: Molly Hatchet, Part Two: The Current Lineup (1990 - 2024)
This is Part Two of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary Southern Rock band, Molly Hatchet. In this episode, we cover the latter days of…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 69: Molly Hatchet, Part One: The Original Lineup (1978 - 1990)
This is Part One of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary Southern Rock band, Molly Hatchet. In this episode, we cover the early days of…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 68: Interview w/ BRITT LIGHTNING of VIXEN
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with lead guitarist of Vixen, BRITT LIGHTNING! In this conversation, we talk about what inspired her to get into the…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 67: Interview w/ XAVIER RUSSELL (KERRANG! Magazine)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with rock journalist and former writer at KERRANG! Magazine, Xavier Russell! In this conversation, we discussed how…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 66: Interview w/ BEBE BUELL (Author of "REBEL SOUL") | ft. Abigail Devoe of Vinyl Monday
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Singer, Model, & Author BEBE BUELL! Bebe returned to the show to promote her book, "REBEL SOUL: Musings, Music…
Play That Rock n‘ RollEp 65: Interview w/ MARK FARNER ("ROCK 'N' ROLL SOUL: LIVE 1989" available NOW!)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Vocalist, Guitarist, and Songwriter MARK FARNER! Mark visited the show to promote his new album, "ROCK 'N' ROLL…