ROCK AND/OR ROLL

ROCK AND/OR ROLL

Rock and/or Roll

A podcast about rock and/or roll for record collectors, appreciators of the obscure, and anyone curious about lesser known stories and music from the underbelly of rock. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

PHYISCAL GRAFFITI: FIFTY YEARS GONE

PHYISCAL GRAFFITI: FIFTY YEARS GONE

Led Zeppelin's landmark 1975 double album turned 50 years old this week. BJ tells the story of that period for the band, including the launch of their own record label and release of a feature film, then discusses the recording of the album and breaks it down track by track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, • 1:19:18

EXTENDED PLAY: SOUND FX vs. VHF

EXTENDED PLAY: SOUND FX vs. VHF

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Feb 14, • 40:49

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BEATLES COVERS

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BEATLES COVERS

Originally released October 2015:This episode is more popular than Jesus.TATER TOTZ - GIVE PEACE A CHANCE/WE WILL ROCK YOUSTONEBOLT - PLEASE PLEASE MEAL GREEN - I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HANDPROCOL HARUM - EIGHT DAYS A WEEKCHAKA KHAN - WE CAN WORK IT OUTPETER SELLERS - A HARD DAY'S NIGHTZOOT - ELEANOR RIGBYDAVID LEE ROTH - I'VE JUST SEEN A FACELONE STAR - SHE SAID SHE SAIDROY ORBISON - HELPASH - HELLO GOODBYEFRANK ZAPPA MEDLEYTROUBLE TRIBE - DEAR PRUDENCEDESMOND DEKKER - OB LA DI OB LA DAFATS

Feb 7, • 1:39:14

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 3, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 3, 1959

The Armory. Moorhead, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, • 1:00:01

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 2, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 2, 1959

Surf Ballroom. Clear Lake, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, • 24:20

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 1, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: FEBRUARY 1, 1959

Riverside Ballroom. Green Bay, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, • 10:45

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 31, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 31, 1959

Duluth Armory. Duluth, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, • 17:33

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 30, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 30, 1959

Laramar Ballroom. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, • 11:34

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 29, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 29, 1959

Capitol Theater. Davenport, Iowa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, • 18:14

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 28, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 28, 1959

Promenade Ballroom. St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, • 8:54

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 27, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 27, 1959

Fiesta Ballroom. Montevideo, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, • 7:51

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 26, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 26, 1959

Fournier's Ballroom. Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, • 10:04

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 25, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 25, 1959

Kato Ballroom. Mankato, Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, • 8:12

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 24, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 24, 1959

Eagles Ballroom. Kenosha, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, • 16:27

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 23, 1959

WINTER DANCE PARTY: JANUARY 23, 1959

George Devine's Miracle Ballroom. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, • 21:57

WINTER DANCE PARTY: PRELUDE

WINTER DANCE PARTY: PRELUDE

The late Buddy Holly's glasses had been missing for more than 20 years when Iowa Sheriff Jerry Allen came upon them in a misfiled envelope. As a part of this episode, I spoke with Sheriff Allen's daughter Jennifer about that discovery and its aftermath. This episode serves as a prelude to what comes next: beginning on Thursday, January 23, we’re going to go on that fateful tour with Buddy Holly and the others, with an episode per day from January 23rd to February 3rd, one for each show, as we fo

Jan 17, • 49:04

THE FUGS

THE FUGS

Before the Velvet Underground, before Zappa, The Fugs were the first underground band, sort of, or a series of bands, but it was really a subversive art project, obnoxiously irreverent, a direct challenge to the establishment, investigated by the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, • 1:03:16

VINYL COUNTDOWN XVII

VINYL COUNTDOWN XVII

It's time for another digital mix tape ripped from BJ's vinyl collection.RON BOLTON BAND - WE'RE GONNA MAKE ITTRICKSTER - BUMP IN THE NIGHTTABOO ZOO - BLUE EYESBIG STREET - CAMOUFLAGERADIO BANDITS - SUZYJIM QUEALY BAND - BUSTEDTHE ONES - TOMORROW'S HEROES (ARE TODAY'S JERKS)ROBIN LANE - HARD COVER IDLE TEARS - FINGERS ON THE PULSE OF AMERICATHE REPUBLIC - CALLING OUT TO YOUTHE RAIN - TOO LATE TO SURRENDERTHE SHAKE - SO INTOXIFYINGEXODUS - FOREVER AND A DAYPAPER DOLLS - I THOUGHT YOU KNE

Jan 3, • 1:32:42

VERY CHRISTMAS

VERY CHRISTMAS

Originally released in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2024 • 1:29:46

FROM THE ARCHIVES: STATUS QUO

FROM THE ARCHIVES: STATUS QUO

Originally released February 2015:BJ gets down deeper and down with one of his favorite rock bands of the seventies--Status Quo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2024 • 1:27:47

EXTENDED PLAY: THE LIGHTS vs. THE SOULS

EXTENDED PLAY: THE LIGHTS vs. THE SOULS

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Dec 14, 2024 • 45:13

SAME NAME REDUX

SAME NAME REDUX

Same name, different band.METELICA - TRAINMETELICA - TIME AND TIME AGAINNIRVANA - PENTECOST HOTELNIRVANA - SATELLITE JOCKEYNEW EDITION - SUNSHINE SATURDAYOASIS - SMILE FOR THE SUNKID ROCK - ICE CREAM MANTHE EAGLES - YOUR ENEMY CAN'T HURT YOUTHE SUPREMES - JUST FOR YOU AND IPANTERA - I CONFESSCINDERELLA - FROM TOWN TO TOWNTHE RUNAWAYS - WHERE WE CAME FROMTHE MISFITS - YOU REALLY WANT METHE STROKES - WHATCHA GONNA DODISTURBED - I DON'T BELIEVEOFFSPRING - WINDFALLVELVET UNDERGROUND - SOMEBODY TO LO

Dec 6, 2024 • 2:01:48

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ZODIAC MINDWARP

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ZODIAC MINDWARP

Originally released Aug 2016:BJ is once again joined by Julian Gill from the KissFAQ podcast, this time for a discussion about the roller coaster career of legendary sleaze rocker Zodiac Mindwarp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2024 • 1:42:33

TAX SCAM RECORDS

TAX SCAM RECORDS

In 2014 a certain record sold on ebay for $14,000. The lucky seller purchased the album at a Goodwill in New Hampshire for $1.00. As it turned out, very few copies existed because the majority of whatever had been pressed had most likely been shipped straight to a landfill by the label as a shady tax write off. And this wasn't a one-off scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2024 • 1:44:58

AND HOWE! BAD COMPANY GONE GOOD

AND HOWE! BAD COMPANY GONE GOOD

In BJ's opinion Bad Company were, well...bad. That is, until Brian Howe replaced singer Paul Rodgers in the mid-eighties. Then they were kind of good, for awhile. On this episode BJ tells the story of the band's awkward transition from the seventies to the eighties, and counts down his top ten favorite Bad Company songs...with Brian Howe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 1:07:07

TOP FIFTEEN: 1989

TOP FIFTEEN: 1989

Originally released August 2015:It was a great year for rock and roll so on this episode, which is episode number 89, BJ discusses not his top ten but his top fifteen favorite albums to be released in the corresponding year of 1989. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2024 • 1:30:37

EXTENDED PLAY: THE SWINGING RICHARDS vs. STANDING WAVES

EXTENDED PLAY: THE SWINGING RICHARDS vs. STANDING WAVES

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Nov 1, 2024 • 55:47

PARTY'S OVER: 1995-1997 (ON LIFE SUPPORT)

PARTY'S OVER: 1995-1997 (ON LIFE SUPPORT)

Part four in a four part series: BJ traces the demise of hard rock and heavy (hair? glam?) metal in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2024 • 1:21:00

PARTY'S OVER: 1994 - LAST GASP

PARTY'S OVER: 1994 - LAST GASP

Part three in a four part series: BJ traces the demise of hard rock and heavy (hair? glam?) metal in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 1:29:08

PARTY'S OVER: 1993 - STILL TRYING

PARTY'S OVER: 1993 - STILL TRYING

Part two in a four part series: BJ traces the demise of hard rock and heavy (hair? glam?) metal in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 1:34:51

PARTY'S OVER: 1992 - LATE TO THE PARTY

PARTY'S OVER: 1992 - LATE TO THE PARTY

Part one in a four part series: BJ traces the demise of hard rock and heavy (hair? glam?) metal in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2024 • 1:24:44

PYROMANIA (with Greg Renoff)

PYROMANIA (with Greg Renoff)

Originally released May 2016:Burn a building! Burn! Burn! Burn! For this episode BJ is joined by frequent guest Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, to discuss Def Leppard's smash hit album from 1983. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2024 • 1:32:38

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SUNSET STRIP PART II

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SUNSET STRIP PART II

Originally released September 2013: Holy shit, finally here it is, the Sunset Strip Part 2, 48 songs by the best, poppiest, glammiest bands to have infested the Strip in the eighties and early nineties, handpicked by BJ: his favorite songs by his favorite bands from that Sunset Strip glam scene. Have fun! CANDY - WHATEVER HAPPENED TO FUN CANDY - AMERICAN KIX (LIVE) DATA CLAN - GYPSY LOVE FASTER PUSSYCAT - CITY HAS NO HEART JETBOY - FEEL SO GOOD AGENT X - RUN IF YOU CAN HOT WHEELZ - THE SHAKE PL

Sep 20, 2024 • 1:58:09

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SUNSET STRIP PART I

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SUNSET STRIP PART I

Originally released September 2013:The Sunset Strip is a mile and a half stretch of Sunset Blvd which lies outside the jurisdiction of the LAPD. On today's episode we take a look at the amazing hard rock scene that sprung up on the strip in the seventies and the heavy metal scene it spawned in the eighties.VAN HALEN - THE ROVERVAN HALEN - HERE'S JUST WHAT YOU WANTEDQUIET RIOT - PICKING UP THE PIECESSNOW - DON'T WANT ANYMORETHE BOYZ - NITE BOYZXCITER - PARIS IS BURNINGDOKKEN - HARD ROCK WOMANMICK

Sep 14, 2024 • 1:32:56

NEVER MIND NEVERMIND

NEVER MIND NEVERMIND

Never mind Nevermind, BJ picks his top ten Nirvana songs not included on that iconic release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2024 • 1:11:11

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE FIRST SONG ON SIDE TWO

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE FIRST SONG ON SIDE TWO

Originally released August 2013:This episode is a tribute to the concept of an "album" as a work of art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2024 • 1:49:43

HAROLD AND MAUDE AND CAT

HAROLD AND MAUDE AND CAT

For many, like BJ, the 1971 dark comedy film Harold and Maude was their introduction to British songwriter Cat Stevens. If you're unfamiliar, may this episode be your introduction to either or both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2024 • 1:08:28

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE GENIUS OF LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE GENIUS OF LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM

Originally released as a two part episode in February/March 2015:In part one of his two part tribute to one of his very favorite songwriters BJ presents an overview of Lindsey Buckingham's early career, culminating with the amazing Lindsey Buckingham album that was contained within the Fleetwood Mac double album Tusk.BJ continues his celebration of the truly inspired work of one of his favorite artists. As you will hear Lindsey Buckingham has created some astonishing pop music post-Tusk, with an

Aug 16, 2024 • 1:50:42

EXTENDED PLAY: INTERNAL AFFAIRS vs. THE CRIME

EXTENDED PLAY: INTERNAL AFFAIRS vs. THE CRIME

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Aug 9, 2024 • 44:25

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SPIRIT OF THE SIXTIES II

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SPIRIT OF THE SIXTIES II

Originally released July 2016:The sixties were a time of strong emotions and social change and the music spoke. Now Rock and/or Roll brings back the spirit of the sixties with the greatest songs of an unforgettable era! Spirit of the sixties brings you songs which live on as symbols of free expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:31:31

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SPIRIT OF THE SIXTIES

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SPIRIT OF THE SIXTIES

Originally released July 2016:The sixties were a time of strong emotions and social change and the music spoke. Now Rock and/or Roll brings back the spirit of the sixties with the greatest songs of an unforgettable era! Spirit of the Sixties brings you songs which live on as symbols of free expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:34:21

THE BEST OF FOO

THE BEST OF FOO

Inspired by his recent Day By Day series, BJ counts down his top ten favorite Foo Fighters songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2024 • 59:03

11. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - BUT HERE WE ARE

11. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - BUT HERE WE ARE

Day Eleven: Foo Fighters - But Here We Are (2023) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024 • 27:53

10. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT

10. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - MEDICINE AT MIDNIGHT

Day Ten: Foo Fighters - Medicine At Midnight (2021) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2024 • 23:47

9. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - CONCRETE AND GOLD

9. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - CONCRETE AND GOLD

Day Nine: Foo Fighters - Concrete and Gold (2017) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2024 • 24:45

8. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS

8. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - SONIC HIGHWAYS

Day Eight: Foo Fighters - Sonic Highways (2014) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 24:41

7. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - WASTING LIGHT

7. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - WASTING LIGHT

Day Seven: Foo Fighters - Wasting Light (2011) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2024 • 28:54

6. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - ECHOES, SILENCE, PATIENCE & GRACE

6. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - ECHOES, SILENCE, PATIENCE & GRACE

Day Six: Foo Fighters - Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 2024 • 26:49

5. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - IN YOUR HONOR

5. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - IN YOUR HONOR

Day Five: Foo Fighters - In Your Honor (2005) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2024 • 38:20

4. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - ONE BY ONE

4. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - ONE BY ONE

Day Four: Foo Fighters - One By One (2002) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2024 • 26:43

3. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE

3. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - THERE IS NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE

Day Three: Foo Fighters - There Is Nothing Left To Lose (1999) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2024 • 28:44

2. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE

2. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - THE COLOUR AND THE SHAPE

Day Two: Foo Fighters - The Colour and The Shape (1997) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2024 • 40:41

1. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - FOO FIGHTERS

1. DAY BY DAY: FOO FIGHTERS - FOO FIGHTERS

Day One: Foo Fighters - Foo Fighters (1995) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2024 • 44:12

DEATH SS: HORROR OR COMEDY?

DEATH SS: HORROR OR COMEDY?

Death SS were an Italian metal band formed in 1977. They performed whilst clad in the most basic children's Halloween costumes. How many in the audience were laughing? None, according to the band's less than modest "visionary," Steve Sylvester, who wrote a book about the band's early days called The Necromancer of Rock. BJ got his hands on a copy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2024 • 1:15:38

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ROB ZABRECKY OF POSSUM DIXON

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ROB ZABRECKY OF POSSUM DIXON

Originally released February 2018:BJ has a conversation with Rob Zabrecky from Possum Dixon about that great band's tumultuous decade and the career in magic he has cultivated since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 1:33:29

BEE THOUSAND 30th ANNIVERSARY

BEE THOUSAND 30th ANNIVERSARY

On this episode BJ celebrates the 30th anniversary of an album very near and dear to his heart, Bee Thousand from Guided By Voices, explicitly laid out like a fruitcake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 1:35:31

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BULLETBOYS' FREAKSHOW (with author Greg Renoff and drummer Jimmy D'Anda)

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BULLETBOYS' FREAKSHOW (with author Greg Renoff and drummer Jimmy D'Anda)

Originally released May 2018:BJ and guest co-host Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising, are joined by drummer Jimmy D'Anda of the Bulletboys for an in depth discussion about the band's killer second album Freakshow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024 • 1:37:15

EXTENDED PLAY: THE LEAP vs. THE LEAPERS

EXTENDED PLAY: THE LEAP vs. THE LEAPERS

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Jun 8, 2024 • 47:29

AC/DC: BEST OF THE REST

AC/DC: BEST OF THE REST

BJ examines how the rest of the eighties went for AC/DC after the monumental success of Back In Black and then counts down his top 15 favorite eighties AC/DC songs post-BIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2024 • 1:11:48

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1969

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1969

One small podcast for a man, one giant podcast for mankind.THE IDLE RACE - DAYS OF THE BROKEN ARROWSTHE SHOCKING BLUE - SEND ME A POSTCARDLOVE SCULPTURE - NOBODY'S TALKINGMAN - MY NAME IS JESUS SMITHTIMEBOX - YELLOW VANNAZZ - FORGET ALL ABOUT ITFUSE - PERMANENT RESIDENTTERRY REID - SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACEFAMILY - SECOND GENERATION WOMANCARTOONE - LET ME REASSURE YOULAZY SMOKE - THERE WAS A TIMEBANCHEE - EVOLMIAMORGEN - WELCOME TO THE VOIDCREEPY JOHN THOMAS - LAY IT ON METHE ILLINOIS

May 24, 2024 • 1:48:55

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AMERICAN GLAM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AMERICAN GLAM

Originally released June 2013:B.J. revisits seventies glam rock, this time focusing on the American version of the phenomenon. It's a hair-raising, gender-bending good time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2024 • 1:05:03

WORST OF BON JOVI - THE EIGHTIES

WORST OF BON JOVI - THE EIGHTIES

BJ is joined once again by Brian Sword, who just relaunched his podcast The Double Stop, to discuss their least favorite Bon Jovi songs from the eighties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2024 • 1:00:19

JOHN BUTLER TRAIN

JOHN BUTLER TRAIN

From There But For Fortune by Michael Schumacher: John Train appeared without warning in the early weeks of summer 1975, quickly asserting himself into the Greenwich Village scene like an unwanted stranger who refused to go away. For the next few months he would anger, confuse, shock, sadden or frighten nearly everyone who crossed his path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2024 • 1:41:49

FROM THE ARCHIVES: GLAM ROCK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: GLAM ROCK

Originally released June 2013: On the first half of the third episode your reluctant host B.J. walks us through a timeline of glam rock's dominance in the UK from 1971 to 1975. The second half of the show is a "Junk Shop Glam" smorgasbord. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2024 • 1:30:33

EXTENDED PLAY: BOY WONDER vs. BOYS LIFE

EXTENDED PLAY: BOY WONDER vs. BOYS LIFE

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Apr 19, 2024 • 55:38

JESUS CHRIST ALLIN

JESUS CHRIST ALLIN

The life and death of Jesus Christ "G.G." Allin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2024 • 52:53

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PEARL JAM AND THE ALTERNATIVE BANDWAGON

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PEARL JAM AND THE ALTERNATIVE BANDWAGON

Originally released July 2015:BJ is once again joined by Craig Smith and Eric Miller, the hosts of Pods & Sods, this time to discuss the fascinating career of Pearl Jam and the part the band played in the "Alternative Revolution" that temporarily dominated pop culture in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2024 • 2:03:01

VINYL COUNTDOWN XVI

VINYL COUNTDOWN XVI

Presented for your listening enjoyment: 21 more cool songs ripped from BJ's record collection.DOLCE VITA - BEGINNING ALL OVERPIPE DREAMS - UPSTREAM DOWNSTREAMPM - DREAMERSSIMON BYRNE - WANTING YOU BACKTHE FORCE - TOMORROW MAY NEVER COMERODWAY - LEAVING YOUR WORLDROY SUNDHOLM - GO ZEROBACKSEAT SALLY - TROUBLE ON THE LINEJOHN WARREN - RADIOACTIVEINSTRUCTIONS - THE EXTRAALDA RESERVE - ANCIENT LIESMAX DEMIAN - THE BEST OF MEASLAN - PLEASE DON'T STOPTHE PEDALJETS - A CERTAIN SUNDAYTHE LIFE - IF IT WO

Mar 29, 2024 • 1:34:12

2 MUCH JOY

2 MUCH JOY

In August 1990 a quirky rock band from Syracuse, New York who had just finished recording thier major label debut album ventured down to Broward County Florida to stage a political protest for which they were arrested and put on trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2024 • 1:11:28

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1999

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1999

Originally released October 2015:We're gonna party like it's... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2024 • 1:30:09

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1993

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1993

Originally released September 2015:BJ attempts to count down his top ten favorite albums from 1993. And what a year it was.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2024 • 1:40:36

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1982

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN - 1982

Originally released July 2015:BJ presents his top ten favorite albums to have been released in the year of 1982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2024 • 1:40:51

EXTENDED PLAY: THE F.R.O.N.T. vs. BAND 19

EXTENDED PLAY: THE F.R.O.N.T. vs. BAND 19

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Feb 23, 2024 • 42:56

EXTENDED PLAY: READYMADES vs. U.S. SECRET SERVICE

EXTENDED PLAY: READYMADES vs. U.S. SECRET SERVICE

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Feb 16, 2024 • 37:50

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AUSTRALIAN ROCK PART 1

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AUSTRALIAN ROCK PART 1

Originally released December 2013 Bob's yer uncle! Part one of our celebration of rock and roll from the land down under is full as a goog. JOHNNY O'KEEFE - WILD ONE JOHNNY O'KEEFE - DON'T YOU KNOW ROLF HARRIS - SUN ARISE BILLY THORPE & THE AZTECS - HALF AS MUCH THE MISSING LINKS - WILD ABOUT YOU WILD CHERRIES - THAT'S LIFE THE EASYBEATS - FRIDAY ON MY MIND THE EASYBEATS - GOOD TIMES THE EASYBEATS - ALL GONE BOY MASTERS APPRENTICES - WAR OR HANDS OF TIME MASTERS APPRENTICES - SOUTHERN CROSS ZOO

Feb 9, 2024 • 1:31:29

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AOR? AOK!

FROM THE ARCHIVES: AOR? AOK!

Oiginally released August 22, 2013The debut episode of AOR? AOK!Guilty pleasure my ass! B.J. plays a slew of his favorite songs from the much maligned genre of eighties AOR. Give these rockers a chance. They'd be wearing their hearts on their sleeves if their shirts had any sleeves.URGENT - CAST THE FIRST STONESPYS - OVER HER707 - MEGA FORCEPREVIEW - CAN'T YOU SEEJON FIORE - OUT ON THE EDGEJOHN WAITE - CHANGEO CANADA - AOR EDITIONALDO NOVA - HEART TO HEARTWRABIT - ANYWAY, ANYTIMETRIUMPH - FOLLOW

Feb 2, 2024 • 1:54:00

IAN THOMAS & STRANGE BREW

IAN THOMAS & STRANGE BREW

Check out BJ's new podcast with Lee McCormack, STRANGE BREWED: THE FLESHY HEADED MINUTE. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064338810416 https://bjkramp.podbean.com/ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5bb31ad6-d3e9-4aa7-bfda-60aa4573f755/strange-brewed-the-fleshy-headed-minute https://open.spotify.com/show/4KZbBuAWDyctLDOac1JyIx We're still working on getting it up on Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2024 • 55:50

ANOTHER POWER POP PLAYLIST

ANOTHER POWER POP PLAYLIST

THE FEATURES - THE KIDS DON'T NEED TO KNOWAVERAGE CITIZEN - RAPID WORLDHOLME - WEEKENDSHELL & THE CRUSH - CARY'S GOT A HEADACHEHOLLY PENFIELD - TIGHT FITANDREW AND THE UPSTARTS - WATCH OUT FOR THE HUMANSGARY SHANE AND THE DETOUR - GONNA WINTHE EXPERTS - SOUND ON SOUNDPHOTOGRAPH - MYSTERY GIRLCATS - IT DOESN'T MATTER ANYMORETHE TALK - SHE SAIDWHIZ KID - ANNIE ANNIEWINK - CRAZY ABOUT THE GIRLPHILISTEENS - TURN UP THE MUSICLEYDEN ZAR - YOU CAN CHANGECITY THRILLS - SORRYTHE SMILE - LEAVE IT AT THATD

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:37:15

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PUNK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PUNK

Originally released in November 2013:CORRECTION: D'OH! I REFER TO THE SAINTS' SECOND ALBUM AS REGRETFULLY YOURS. THAT IS THE NAME OF SUPERDRAG'S FIRST ALBUM (AND IT'S QUITE GOOD). THE SAINTS' SECOND ALBUM IS CALLED ETERNALLY YOURS. SAME DIFFERENCE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2024 • 1:28:35

COVEN

COVEN

Coven: the world's first Satanic rock band? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2024 • 1:08:37

STOKES ASTER

STOKES ASTER

More than 20 years ago BJ bought a cassette at a thrift store by a band called Stokes Aster... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2023 • 1:17:50

WHAT YOU TALKIN BOUT EVERYONE

WHAT YOU TALKIN BOUT EVERYONE

Just in time, a Christmas playlist for you to enjoy, or put on in the background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2023 • 1:23:29

FROM THE ARCHIVES: STATUTORY ROCK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: STATUTORY ROCK

Originally released in April 2016:BJ is joined by Ryan McKay and A.D. Adams from The Shabby Road Record Show for an unfiltered discussion about the elephant in the room of rock and roll: rock stars and their unabashed fondness for underage girls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 1:42:35

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SEAN SPILLANE INTERVIEW

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SEAN SPILLANE INTERVIEW

Originally released in September 2013:Arlo formed in L.A. in the mid-nineties and eventually signed with Sub Pop and released two albums before imploding, but as we learn on today's episode, which features a great conversation BJ had with one of the band's two singer/guitarists Sean Spillane, the band recorded a third album for the label that was never released. If you want to hear the fascinating story of how a band gets signed and what happens next, have a listen. Sean Spillane is the nicest g

Dec 8, 2023 • 1:47:08

OLD SKULL: A TRAGIC TALE OF YOUNG PUNKS

OLD SKULL: A TRAGIC TALE OF YOUNG PUNKS

A slapdash punk band made up of elementary schoolers land a record deal. Was it destined to end in tragedy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023 • 1:19:47

AOR? AOK! XXIII - EXTRA SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY STAMPEDE OF ROCK

AOR? AOK! XXIII - EXTRA SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY STAMPEDE OF ROCK

GREG STRYKER - EDGE OF NIGHTPRESENT HISTORY - OPEN YOUR EYESTHE MACHINE - LOVE FANTASYTHE LEVEL -JOE BRUCE & 2ND AVENUE - WE CAN HAVE IT ALLBRIDGE 2 FAR - WE GOT AWAYSTYLE - RUN FOR YOUR LIFEMATTHEW TODD - HEARTBEATPARIS BLACK - BETTER GET READYEASTERN BLOC - RESTLESS HEARTBLACK CHINA - IN YOUR EYESPERFECT STRANGER - PRISONER OF YOUR SMILEMINDSTORM - BACK TO REALITYTHE JACK - MYSTERYTHE VU - KEYS TO THE CITYHYTS - LOOKING FROM THE OUTSIDEBOXX - I NEED THE LOVEKIRKA - I'LL BE YOURSBAGHDAD - NOTHI

Nov 24, 2023 • 1:31:06

FROM THE ARCHIVES: LEA HART INTERVIEW

FROM THE ARCHIVES: LEA HART INTERVIEW

Originally released in January 2015:BJ has a conversation with singer and guitarist Lea Hart about his decades long career in rock and roll as a part of bands like Slowbone, The Roll-Ups, Ya Ya, Fastway, and D-Rox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2023 • 1:46:14

FROM THE ARCHIVES: VAN HALEN RISING

FROM THE ARCHIVES: VAN HALEN RISING

Originally released April 2014:On this episode BJ was joined by author and historian Greg Renoff to discuss the topic of the book he was then in the process of writing (about the early years of Van Halen) called Van Halen Rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2023 • 2:08:40

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE TRANSFORMERS THE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK

Originally released June 2018:The Transformers: The Movie is a six million dollar animated film that came out in 1986, co-produced and directed by Nelson Shin, who also produced the original The Transformers television series on which the film was based. The origins of that cartoon series was a line of toys produced by Hasbro, based on designs which originated in Japan, vehicles which transformed into robots. The film spawned an amazing hard rock soundtrack which is the focus of today’s episode.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1:54:40

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ANGEL DUST WITH PRODUCER MATT WALLACE

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ANGEL DUST WITH PRODUCER MATT WALLACE

Originally released in December 2017:How does a band like Faith No More follow up a platinum album and top ten single? On this episode BJ is joined by producer Matt Wallace, the man who helmed the first four Faith No More albums, for a thorough examination of the band's schizophrenic 1992 masterpiece Angel Dust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2023 • 1:38:33

DWIGHT TWILLEY 1951-2023

DWIGHT TWILLEY 1951-2023

RIP Dwight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2023 • 58:19

GLOOMY SUNDAY/SUICIDE SOLUTION

GLOOMY SUNDAY/SUICIDE SOLUTION

Can a song kill you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2023 • 1:21:02

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80's METAL

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80's METAL

BJ plays a selection of songs from heavy metal bands around the world, released in the eighties. RANDY - SHADOWS ARE FALLING RANDY - BEAST IN THE NIGHT MIRAGE - OUT THERE (SURVIVORS) MIRAGE - HELLBOUND ALAKRAN - VAGABUNDEAR ALAKRAN - ALGUIEN NOS DIVIDE OBUS - VIVIRE ROSA NEGRA - KAMIKAZE EXISES - FEAR OF THE NIGHT HELLOISE - COSMOGONY SANGTRAIT - BUSCANT UNA DONA NUKET - KUN VIELA NUORI OLLA VOI NUKET - JOS KOHDATAAN IRIS - PE APE IRIS - SPRE ZIUA IRIS - TOT ZBOR IRIS - FRUMUSETEA TA FISC - TRA

Oct 6, 2023 • 2:11:49

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SCENES FROM THE GOLDMINE WITH CAMERON DYE

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SCENES FROM THE GOLDMINE WITH CAMERON DYE

Originally released October 2019: Actor and musician Cameron Dye joins BJ to discuss his career in film and music, the main focus being the 1987 film Scenes from the Goldmine and the awesome soundtrack that never was. You can watch the film here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEDwBg1cXzY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2023 • 1:25:45

VINYL COUNTDOWN XV

VINYL COUNTDOWN XV

BJ plays a selection of songs ripped directly from his vinyl collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2023 • 1:34:33

1000 GREATEST MISSES

1000 GREATEST MISSES

BJ was a guest on the 1000 Greatest Misses podcast. Check them out: https://1000greatestmisses.buzzsprout.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-000-greatest-misses/id1675923067 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2023 • 42:12

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SONG-POEMS

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SONG-POEMS

Originally released February 2020:Song-poems were records created when random citizens wrote "poems" (lyrics) and sent them, along with a check, to various companies which employed musicians who would set those words to music, record the song and press it to vinyl. It was basically a scam and many of the records ended up in thrift shops and record stores where they at some point were discovered by collectors of the odd and obscure. On this episode one of those collectors, Bob Purse, shares with

Sep 8, 2023 • 2:34:53

FROM THE ARCHIVES: DETROIT ROCK CITY

FROM THE ARCHIVES: DETROIT ROCK CITY

Originally released July 2013:On this episode we celebrate the stunning contributions the city of Detroit has made to the history of rock and roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2023 • 1:28:52

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Originally released December 2015:Battle of the Podcast Allstars is a tournament that pits rock podcasters against each other to determine who is rock trivia king, hosted by Ken Pardo and moderated by Eric Miller of Pods and Sods. The final battle features the three winners from round one: BJ from Rock and/or Roll, Ryan McKay from The Shabby Road Record Show and Randy W. Hall from That Dandy Classic Music Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 1:11:03

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE THREE

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE THREE

Originally released November 2015: Battle of the Podcast Allstars is a tournament that pits rock podcasters against each other to determine who is rock trivia king, hosted by Ken Pardo and moderated by Eric Miller of Pods and Sods. The third battle of round one features Craig Smith from Pods and Sods, Randy W. Hall from That Dandy Classic Music Hour and Joe Royland from Sit and Spin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 47:30

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE TWO

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE TWO

Originally released November 2015:Battle of the Podcast All Stars is a tournament that pits rock podcasters against one another to determine who is rock trivia king, hosted by Ken Pardo and moderated by Eric Miller of Pods and Sods. The second battle of round one features Ryan McKay from The Shabby Road Record Show, Craig Cohen from the Slycast and Zilch and Ken Mills from the PodKISSt and Cheap Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 52:14

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE ONE

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BATTLE OF THE PODCAST ALLSTARS - ROUND ONE/BATTLE ONE

Originally released November 2015: Battle of the Podcast All Stars is a tournament that pits rock podcasters against one another to determine who is rock trivia king, hosted by Ken Pardo and moderated by Eric Miller of Pods and Sods. The first battle of round one features Chris Czynszak from Decibel Geek, Matt Porter from The Kiss Room and our very own BJ Kahuna from Rock and/or Roll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 48:16

FROM THE ARCHIVES: VARIOUS ARTISTS

FROM THE ARCHIVES: VARIOUS ARTISTS

Originally released in June 2016: BJ is once again joined by Chris Grey from CheapKISS Records, back on episode #73 Chris joined BJ to share a selection of songs from his collection of compilations of local artists that were put out regionally by radio stations in the late seventies and early eighties. For this episode Chris and BJ have each picked 12 favorite songs from other assorted Various Artists compilations from that same time period. SCHOOLBOYS - MR. MOUTH NICK LOWE - I LOVE MY LABEL VI

Aug 18, 2023 • 2:09:07

FROM THE ARCHIVES: RADIO STATION COMPILATIONS

FROM THE ARCHIVES: RADIO STATION COMPILATIONS

Originally released April 2015:On this episode BJ is joined by special guest Chris Grey, who is an avid record collector and the co-owner of a record store and website called CHEAPKiss Records. Chris was gracious enough to share with us his vast collection of regional radio station compilations from the early eighties. BJ and Chris discuss the obsessive nature of record collecting and then you'll get to hear a bunch of cool songs by local, unsigned bands from those radio station comps.THE PUSH -

Aug 11, 2023 • 1:54:16

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - VAN WEEZER

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - VAN WEEZER

Day 14: Weezer - Van Weezer (2021) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 25:56

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - OK HUMAN

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - OK HUMAN

Day 13: Weezer - OK Human (2021) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 20:02

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE BLACK ALBUM)

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE BLACK ALBUM)

Day 12: Weezer - Weezer (The Black Album) (2019) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2023 • 18:58

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - PACIFIC DAYDREAM

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - PACIFIC DAYDREAM

Day 11: Weezer - Pacific Daydream (2017) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2023 • 18:08

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE WHITE ALBUM)

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE WHITE ALBUM)

Day 10: Weezer - Weezer (The White Album) (2016) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 30, 2023 • 21:23

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END

Day 9: Weezer - Everything Will Be Alright In The End (2014) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2023 • 25:21

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - HURLEY

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - HURLEY

Day 8: Weezer - Hurley (2010) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2023 • 23:25

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - RADITUDE

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - RADITUDE

Day 7: Weezer - Raditude (2009) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 20:17

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE RED ALBUM)

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE RED ALBUM)

Day 6: Weezer - Weezer (The Red Album) (2008) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2023 • 16:52

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - MAKE BELIEVE

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - MAKE BELIEVE

Day 5: Weezer - Make Believe (2005) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2023 • 24:30

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - MALADROIT

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - MALADROIT

Day 4: Weezer - Maladroit (2002) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 2023 • 20:23

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE GREEN ALBUM)

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE GREEN ALBUM)

Day 3: Weezer - Weezer (The Green Album) (2001) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2023 • 27:05

2. DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - PINKERTON

2. DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - PINKERTON

Day 2: Weezer - Pinkerton (1996) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2023 • 30:04

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE BLUE ALBUM)

DAY BY DAY: WEEZER - WEEZER (THE BLUE ALBUM)

Day 1: Weezer - Weezer (1994) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2023 • 41:40

LOST EPISODE: AOR AOK 18

LOST EPISODE: AOR AOK 18

This episode was originally released in October 2020, while the podcast was on hiatus, covertly posted to Internet Archive. I'm guessing most of you haven't heard it, so I decided to give it a proper release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2023 • 1:31:56

THE MANY LINE-UPS OF CHELSEA

THE MANY LINE-UPS OF CHELSEA

Chelsea was originally formed in August of 1976 by singer Gene October, guitarist William Broad (later known as Billy Idol), bassist Tony James and drummer John Towe. After the other three left to form Generation X, October kept the band going, cycling through line-up after line-up, releasing som classic punk singles and albums along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 7, 2023 • 57:18

IAN KIMMET FROM JOOK

IAN KIMMET FROM JOOK

Jook were a great band, active for just a few years in the early seventies. They released six singles, including some absolutely classic heavy glam tunes, but no album. For this episode BJ is joined by Ian Kimmet, the band's singer and main songwriter, to discuss why such a killer band failed to thrive, even in the midst of the glam rock explosion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2023 • 1:15:05

FROM THE ARCHIVES: DIRECT-TO-VIDEO

FROM THE ARCHIVES: DIRECT-TO-VIDEO

Originally released July 2018:In a world where producers were greenlighting low budget films to be released directly to video there would be no soundtracks, but there would still be music. There were songs in those movies. Otherwise unreleased songs. Great songs. These are those songs.TONY SCIUTO - OUT OF THE DARKNESSFROM ALL AMERICAN MURDERMARK MANCINA - IT’S NOT OVER YETFROM NIGHT WARSSTEPHEN BUTLER - ALWAYS ON MY MINDFROM FINAL MISSIONTHE NIGHT BROTHERS - CRY OF THE CITYFROM KNIGHTS OF THE CI

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:50:52

DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - WALKING THROUGH FIRE

DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - WALKING THROUGH FIRE

Day 12: April Wine - Walking Through Fire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023 • 23:43

DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ANIMAL GRACE

DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ANIMAL GRACE

Day 11: April Wine - Animal Grace (1984) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 2023 • 18:51

10. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - POWER PLAY

10. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - POWER PLAY

Day 10: April Wine - Power Play (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 18, 2023 • 22:51

9. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - THE NATURE OF THE BEAST

9. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - THE NATURE OF THE BEAST

Day 9: April Wine - The Nature of the Beast (1981) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2023 • 23:12

8. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - HARDER...FASTER

8. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - HARDER...FASTER

Day 8: April Wine - Harder...Faster (1979) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2023 • 21:54

7. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - FIRST GLANCE

7. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - FIRST GLANCE

Day 7: April Wine - First Glance (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2023 • 21:07

6. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - FOREVER FOR NOW

6. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - FOREVER FOR NOW

Day 6: April Wine - Forever For Now (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2023 • 19:38

5. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - THE WHOLE WORLD'S GOIN' CRAZY

5. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - THE WHOLE WORLD'S GOIN' CRAZY

Day 5: April Wine - The Whole World's Goin' Crazy (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 2023 • 21:49

4. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - STAND BACK

4. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - STAND BACK

Day 4: April Wine - Stand Back (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 2023 • 24:43

3. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ELECTRIC JEWELS

3. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ELECTRIC JEWELS

Day 3: April Wine - Electric Jewels (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2023 • 20:39

2. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ON RECORD

2. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - ON RECORD

Day 2: April Wine - On Record (1972) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2023 • 24:43

1. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - APRIL WINE

1. DAY BY DAY: APRIL WINE - APRIL WINE

Day 1: April Wine - April Wine (1971) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2023 • 25:10

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BEE GEES

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BEE GEES

Originally released October 2014: The Bee Gees were far more than just a disco band, the Gibb brothers were incredibly talented songwriters and musicians who were responsible for some of the most ambitious and effective pop music of the late sixties and early seventies. On this episode BJ attempts to tell the story of the band with words and song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2023 • 1:09:25

10th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA

10th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA

The very first episode of Rock and/or Roll was released on May 27, 2013. For this episode to commemorate that milestone, BJ takes a look back, plays some favorite clips and songs, and reminisces with old friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 3:14:27

RAMASES & SELKET

RAMASES & SELKET

Barry and Dorothy were an HVAC installer and a waitress until they decided they were the reincarnations of Egyptian gods and embarked upon an ill-fated music career. Two albums later one of them was dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2023 • 1:15:40

PAVLOV'S DOG

PAVLOV'S DOG

Pavlov's Dog was a seven piece quasi-prog band from St Louis, managed by a crook, who made a few interesting records before its members scattered. Singer David Surkamp resurfaced in Seattle where he formed an exciting but short-lived band called Hi-Fi with a founding member of Fairport Convention, Ian Matthews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 1:03:02

FROM THE ARCHIVES: FAKEWOOD MAC

FROM THE ARCHIVES: FAKEWOOD MAC

Originally released in April 2020: Over the course of just one year, 1974, British blues rock band Fleetwood Mac would go from a career low point, the bottom of the barrel, to suddenly, by years end, transformed, reinvented, and ready to become one of the most successful, top selling acts of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 1:22:57

17. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - SAY YOU WILL

17. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - SAY YOU WILL

Day 17: Fleetwood Mac - Say You Will (2003) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2023 • 37:24

16. DAY BY DAY: "FLEETWOOD MAC" - TIME

16. DAY BY DAY: "FLEETWOOD MAC" - TIME

Day 16: "Fleetwood Mac" - Time (1995) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2023 • 24:10

15. DAY BY DAY: "FLEETWOOD MAC" - BEHIND THE MASK

15. DAY BY DAY: "FLEETWOOD MAC" - BEHIND THE MASK

Day 15: "Fleetwood Mac" - Behind The Mask (1990) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2023 • 25:07

14. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - TANGO IN THE NIGHT

14. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - TANGO IN THE NIGHT

Day 14: Fleetwood Mac - Tango in the Night (1987) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2023 • 24:21

13. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MIRAGE

13. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MIRAGE

Day 13: Fleetwood Mac - Mirage (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2023 • 23:12

12. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - TUSK

12. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - TUSK

Day 12: Fleetwood Mac - Tusk (1979) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2023 • 40:10

11. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMOURS

11. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - RUMOURS

Day 11: Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 24, 2023 • 42:31

10. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - FLEETWOOD MAC

10. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - FLEETWOOD MAC

Day 10: Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2023 • 44:27

9. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - HEROES ARE HARD TO FIND

9. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - HEROES ARE HARD TO FIND

Day 9: Fleetwood Mac - Heroes Are Hard To Find (1974) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2023 • 22:30

8. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MYSTERY TO ME

8. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MYSTERY TO ME

Day 8: Fleetwood Mac - Mystery To Me (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2023 • 24:24

7. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - PENGUIN

7. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - PENGUIN

Day 7: Fleetwood Mac - Penguin (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2023 • 20:17

6. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - BARE TREES

6. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - BARE TREES

Day 6: Fleetwood Mac - Bare Trees (1972) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2023 • 23:25

5. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - FUTURE GAMES

5. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - FUTURE GAMES

Day 5: Fleetwood Mac - Future Games (1971) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2023 • 21:07

4. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - KILN HOUSE

4. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - KILN HOUSE

Day 4: Fleetwood Mac - Kiln House (1970) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2023 • 22:01

3. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - THEN PLAY ON

3. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - THEN PLAY ON

Day 3: Fleetwood mac - Then Play On (1969) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2023 • 33:51

2. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MR. WONDERFUL

2. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - MR. WONDERFUL

Day 2: Fleetwood Mac - Mr. Wondeful (1968) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2023 • 24:01

1. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - PETER GREEN'S FLEETWOOD MAC

1. DAY BY DAY: FLEETWOOD MAC - PETER GREEN'S FLEETWOOD MAC

Day 1: Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (1968) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2023 • 29:28

DOCTORS OF MADNESS: THE ALMOST PUNKS

DOCTORS OF MADNESS: THE ALMOST PUNKS

The Doctors of Madness formed in London in late 1974 and flamed out by the end of 1978, releasing three diverse albums that bridged the gap between glam and punk, but very few people seemed to notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2023 • 1:05:46

THE STORY OF STRAY

THE STORY OF STRAY

Stray formed in the late sixties when it's members were barely teenagers and they landed a record deal before they reached adulthood. Ahead of their time, they found little success, even with help from multiple mobsters, but the catalogue of albums they left behind speak for themselves. Even Iron Maiden cite them as an influence. This is their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2023 • 1:09:35

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PUB ROCK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: PUB ROCK

Originally released in July 2013: B.J. presents an overview of the Pub Rock movement that was a big deal in London in the early to mid-seventies and laid the groundwork for Punk and then New Wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2023 • 1:21:50

11. DAY BY DAY: ELO - BALANCE OF POWER

11. DAY BY DAY: ELO - BALANCE OF POWER

Day 11: Electric Light Orchestra - Balance of Power (1986) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2023 • 20:41

10. DAY BY DAY: ELO - SECRET MESSAGES

10. DAY BY DAY: ELO - SECRET MESSAGES

Day 10: Electric Light Orchestra - Secret Messages (1983) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2023 • 19:31

9. DAY BY DAY: ELO - TIME

9. DAY BY DAY: ELO - TIME

Day 9: Electric Light Orchestra - Time (1981) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2023 • 30:20

8. DAY BY DAY: ELO - DISCOVERY

8. DAY BY DAY: ELO - DISCOVERY

Day 8: Electric Light Orchestra - Discovery (1979) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2023 • 24:35

7. DAY BY DAY: ELO - OUT OF THE BLUE

7. DAY BY DAY: ELO - OUT OF THE BLUE

Day 7: Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 22:33

6. DAY BY DAY: ELO - A NEW WORLD RECORD

6. DAY BY DAY: ELO - A NEW WORLD RECORD

Day 6: Electric Light Orchestra - A New World Record (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023 • 23:20

5. DAY BY DAY: ELO - FACE THE MUSIC

5. DAY BY DAY: ELO - FACE THE MUSIC

Day 5: Electric Light Orchestra - Face The Music (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 22:11

4. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELDORADO

4. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELDORADO

Day 4: Electric Light Orchestra - Eldorado (1974) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2023 • 24:48

3. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ON THE THIRD DAY

3. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ON THE THIRD DAY

Day 3: Electric Light Orchestra - On The Third Day (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2023 • 26:43

2. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA II

2. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA II

Day 2: Electric Light Orchestra - ELO 2 (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2023 • 25:03

1. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

1. DAY BY DAY: ELO - ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

Day 1: Electric Light Orchestra - Electric Light Orchestra (1971) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2023 • 47:19

AOR? AOK! XXII

AOR? AOK! XXII

BJ brings you 30 more killer AOR tunes. They'd be wearing their hearts on their sleeves if their shirts had any sleeves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2023 • 1:30:20

GARY HOLTON AND THE HEAVY METAL KIDS

GARY HOLTON AND THE HEAVY METAL KIDS

The Heavy Metal Kids only existed for a brief few years (they released three albums), but they were almost perfectly placed to serve as a sort of bridge from glam to punk. This is the story of the band and the tragic fate of their flamboyant frontman, Gary Holton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023 • 1:20:36

FROM THE ARCHIVES: COLONEL TOM PARKER

FROM THE ARCHIVES: COLONEL TOM PARKER

Originally released in January 2016: BJ is joined by James L. Dickerson, who is the author of many books including a great one called Colonel Tom Parker: The Curious Life of Elvis Presley's Eccentric Manager and that book was the impetus for the discussion BJ and James have about the mysterious past of Andreas van Kuijk (aka "Colonel Tom Parker") and the unfortunate impact that the mysterious Parker had on the life and career of Elvis Presley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Feb 17, 2023 • 1:22:09

16. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - EQUATOR

16. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - EQUATOR

Day 16: Uriah Heep - Equator (1985) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2023 • 30:36

15. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - HEAD FIRST

15. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - HEAD FIRST

Day 15: Uriah Heep - Head First (1983) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2023 • 24:04

14. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - ABOMINOG

14. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - ABOMINOG

Day 14: Uriah Heep - Abominog (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2023 • 35:42

13. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - CONQUEST

13. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - CONQUEST

Day 13: Uriah Heep - Conquest (1980) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2023 • 23:58

12. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - FALLEN ANGEL

12. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - FALLEN ANGEL

Day 12: Uriah Heep - Fallen Angel (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2023 • 23:59

11. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - INNOCENT VICTIM

11. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - INNOCENT VICTIM

Day 11: Uriah Heep - Innocent Victim (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2023 • 22:12

10. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - FIREFLY

10. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - FIREFLY

Day 10: Uriah Heep - Firefly (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2023 • 23:32

9. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - HIGH AND MIGHTY

9. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - HIGH AND MIGHTY

Day 9: Uriah Heep - High and Mighty (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2023 • 29:06

8. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - RETURN TO FANTASY

8. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - RETURN TO FANTASY

Day 8: Uriah Heep - Return to Fantasy (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2023 • 23:38

7. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - WONDERWORLD

7. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - WONDERWORLD

Day 7: Uriah Heep - Wonderworld (1974) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 25:02

6. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - SWEET FREEDOM

6. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - SWEET FREEDOM

Day 6: Uriah Heep - Sweet Freedom (1973) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2023 • 22:47

5. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - THE MAGICIAN'S BIRTHDAY

5. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - THE MAGICIAN'S BIRTHDAY

Day 5: Uriah Heep - The Magician's Birthday (1972) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023 • 23:26

4. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - DEMONS & WIZARDS

4. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - DEMONS & WIZARDS

Day 4: Uriah Heep - Demons & Wizards (1972) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2023 • 23:28

3. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - LOOK AT YOURSELF

3. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - LOOK AT YOURSELF

Day 3: Uriah Heep - Look At Yourself (1971) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 2023 • 24:16

2. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - SALISBURY

2. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - SALISBURY

Day 2: Uriah Heep - Salisbury (1971) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2023 • 25:28

1. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - VERY 'EAVY VERY 'UMBLE

1. DAY BY DAY: URIAH HEEP - VERY 'EAVY VERY 'UMBLE

Day 1: Uriah Heep...very 'eavy...very 'umble (1970) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2023 • 25:49

TENPOLE TUDOR

TENPOLE TUDOR

After briefly replacing Johnny Rotten in the Sex Pistols, Edward Tudor-Pole. rechristened Tenpole Tudor by Malcolm McLaren, released two extremely entertaining albums with a band of his own, both in 1981. This is that story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 55:07

BREWER & SHIPLEY

BREWER & SHIPLEY

BJ only just recently discovered that there's a lot more to Brewer & Shipley than "One Toke Over The Line." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2023 • 1:06:32

R.I.P. JEFF BECK

R.I.P. JEFF BECK

Guitarist Ryan McKay joined me for an episode released in May of 2020 where he discussed the various styles and techniques of influential guitar players. This is the segment from that episode where we discussed Jeff Beck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023 • 6:52

FROM THE ARCHIVES: NINETIES SEVEN INCHES

FROM THE ARCHIVES: NINETIES SEVEN INCHES

Originally released June 2014: On this episode BJ plays some of his favorite songs from all of the indie rock seven inches that he collected in the nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 6, 2023 • 1:31:21

POWER POP SERIES: BOB GIFFORD (THE RINGS)

POWER POP SERIES: BOB GIFFORD (THE RINGS)

BJ is joined by Bob Gifford from the Boston band The Rings for another tale of the trials and tribulations of the flirting with success in the music industry in the seventies going into the eighties. The episode includes great music, as usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2022 • 1:17:27

FROM THE ARCHIVES: JUNK SHOP GLAM

FROM THE ARCHIVES: JUNK SHOP GLAM

Originally released in March, 2020. A collection of songs from obscure UK glam rock bands from the seventies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022 • 1:18:48

STUART HARPER (IRON VIRGIN)

STUART HARPER (IRON VIRGIN)

For this episode BJ is joined by Stuart Harper, the chastity belt wearing frontman from Junk Shop Glam cult favorites Iron Virgin. After Iron Virgin split up Stuart fronted two more bands in the late seventies, Miami and Orchid. For this episode Stuart was gracious enough to share with us unreleased recordings of original songs from both of those bands. It's quite a treat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2022 • 1:27:01

UNICORN

UNICORN

Unicorn were a UK country rock band produced by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour who made great records but failed to break through. Hear their story and music on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:03:56

POWER POP SERIES: THE SHIVVERS/THE TREND/THE MOSQUITOS

POWER POP SERIES: THE SHIVVERS/THE TREND/THE MOSQUITOS

It's a power pop triple threat as BJ talks to Scott Krueger from The Shivvers, John McMullan from The Trend and Vance Brescia from The Mosquitos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 1:37:33

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 8 TRACKS

FROM THE ARCHIVES: 8 TRACKS

Originally released: June 2015 BJ presents a short history of the 8 track tape cartridge and then raids his 8 track collection to play some great songs ripped directly from the 8 track tapes. Why? Why not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2022 • 1:22:13

BRIAN SPENCE

BRIAN SPENCE

Scottish singer-songwriter Brian Spence shares the story of his musical journey, from a seventies glam rock band called Bilbo Baggins to a pair of classic AOR albums in the late eighties. Lots of fantastic music included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2022 • 1:25:26

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SOFT ROCK

FROM THE ARCHIVES: SOFT ROCK

Originally released August 18, 2016: In this intentionally dichotomous episode BJ plays the heaviest songs he could find by some of the bands or artists often labelled, rightfully so or not, as "soft rock." STARSHIP - JANE AIR SUPPLY - BRING OUT THE MAGIC AMERICA - GREEN MONKEY THE MOODY BLUES - IT'S UP TO YOU CHICAGO - LONG TIME NO SEE BREAD - DOWN ON MY KNEES JOHN DENVER - TAKE ME TO TOMORROW PETER FRAMPTON - IT'S A PLAIN SHAME 10cc - SILLY LOVE GILBERT O'SULLIVAN - I DON'T LOVE YOU BUT I THIN

Nov 11, 2022 • 1:14:03

JEFF SUMMERS (WEAPON/WILDFIRE/STATETROOPER)

JEFF SUMMERS (WEAPON/WILDFIRE/STATETROOPER)

As a member of Weapon, Jeff Summers wrote a NWOBHM classic called "Set the Stage Alight" that influenced, among others, Metallica. He later joined the bands Wildfire with original Iron Maiden frontman Paul Mario Day and Statetrooper with former MSG vocalist Gary Barden.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 4, 2022 • 1:23:18

LOST EPISODE: CARTOON THEME SONGS

LOST EPISODE: CARTOON THEME SONGS

BJ presents an hour of cartoon theme songs from the eighties (with commercials). M.A.S.K. JAYCE AND THE WHEELED WARRIORS ULYSSES 31 THE ADVENTURES OF THE GALAXY RANGERS ROCK LORDS COMMERCIAL DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH POLE POSITION SABER RIDER AND THE STAR SHERIFFS SPIRAL ZONE RING RAIDERS MIGHTY ORBOTS GOBOTS COMMERCIAL DINOSAUCERS RUBIK THE AMAZING CUBE ROBOTIKS COMMERCIAL JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS THUNDERCATS SLIME PIT COMMERCIAL MACRON 1 DANGER MOUSE TIGERSHARKS CHUCK NORRIS KARATE KOMMANDOS SATURDA

Oct 28, 2022 • 1:13:04

FROM THE ARCHIVES: MARTY FRIEDMAN INTERVIEW

FROM THE ARCHIVES: MARTY FRIEDMAN INTERVIEW

Originally released as RA/OR Episode 34 on Thursday, March 6, 2014... Long before he joined Megadeth Marty Friedman was already making great and groundbreaking heavy metal music with his bands Deuce, Vixen, Aloha and Hawaii. On this episode B.J. discusses those early metal bands with him and you'll get to hear some of the great music that they made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022 • 1:15:04

AOR? AOK! XXI

AOR? AOK! XXI

BJ presents a sampling of thirty more great AOR songs. They'd be wearing their hearts on their sleeve if their shirts had any sleeves! FIST - ARE YOU CRYING TANGIER - ONE MORE TIME TREAT - HIDIN' VOYAGER UK - DON'T WALK AWAY FROM LOVE FAHRENHEIT - TALKING 'BOUT LOVE 1927 - A DAY LIKE TODAY OCEANS APART - DON'T SAY GOODBYE THE EVIDENCE - OCEANS APART SEQUEL - I'M LOSIN' ANNICA - BLACK WAVES WHITE WOLF - TIME WAITS FOR NO ONE THE CAUZE - LOVIN' MY LIFE AWAY JOHN LAWRY - STARS IN THE NIGHT ROBERT B

Oct 14, 2022 • 1:30:26

POWER POP SERIES: PARTHENON HUXLEY

POWER POP SERIES: PARTHENON HUXLEY

For this episode BJ is joined by Parthenon Huxley, whose power pop career stretches all the way back to Chapel Hill in the late seventies, alongside the likes of Don Dixon and Mitch Easter. It's an inspirational tale of making it without making it in the music business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2022 • 1:23:03

POWER POP SERIES: COLEMAN YORK (NUMBERS) / KIDDER (INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND)

POWER POP SERIES: COLEMAN YORK (NUMBERS) / KIDDER (INCREDIBLE KIDDA BAND)

Hear conversations BJ had with Coleman York from Canadian power pop band Numbers and Graham "Kidder" Hammonds from punky UK power poppers the Incredible Kidda Band? And the songs on this episode? Proof positive that even the highest quality material may not bring a band success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2022 • 1:25:31

CHEETAH CHROME

CHEETAH CHROME

Legendary Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome graces Rock and/or Roll with his presence. Listen to hear Cheetah discuss: the evolution of punk rock, Peter Laughner, Cheap Trick, Stiv Bators, GG Allin, Ron Weasley...all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022 • 1:18:51

POWER POP SERIES: BRENT HOAD (THE SECRETS*)/ JEFF ROOT (HOT DATES)

POWER POP SERIES: BRENT HOAD (THE SECRETS*)/ JEFF ROOT (HOT DATES)

Continuing the power pop series, BJ presents conversations he had with Brent Hoad from Kansas City's The Secrets* and Jeff Root from Boston's Hot Dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022 • 1:11:31

THE BOOK IS OUT! GET IT NOW! THIS BAND HAS NO PAST: HOW CHEAP TRICK BECAME CHEAP TRICK

THE BOOK IS OUT! GET IT NOW! THIS BAND HAS NO PAST: HOW CHEAP TRICK BECAME CHEAP TRICK

BJ wrote a book, published by Jawbone Press and available now: https://www.amazon.com/This-Band-Has-No-Past/dp/1911036874For this episode BJ covers some of the podcasts he has been on to promote the book, along with some of the reviews that have come out, then interviews Trouser Press editor Ira Robbins, who shares his thoughts on the book, and also some insights and stories relating to Cheap Trick. Also included is a recording of a casual conversation between Howie Klein and Rick Nielsen and Ro

Sep 9, 2022 • 1:16:27

I WROTE A BOOK! THIS BAND HAS NO PAST: HOW CHEAP TRICK BECAME CHEAP TRICK

I WROTE A BOOK! THIS BAND HAS NO PAST: HOW CHEAP TRICK BECAME CHEAP TRICK

I wrote a book!  It's called This band has no past: How Cheap Trick Became Cheap Trick, published by Jawbone Press. http://jawbonepress.com/this-band-has-no-past/ For this very special, one of a kind episode, BJ presents various clips from some of the many interviews that he conducted for the book. Where to order: Get a signed copy direct from the author: https://thisbandhasnopast.blogspot.com/2022/08/signed-copies-of-this-band-has-no-past.html Or buy the book wherever books are sold online: htt

Sep 2, 2022 • 1:38:38

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN ALBUMS, 1970 & 1974

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TOP TEN ALBUMS, 1970 & 1974

Episode 70, originally released April 2, 2015: Since this is episode number seventy BJ decided to take a look at his own personal top ten favorite albums that were released in the corresponding year of 1970. Episode 74, originally released on April 30, 2015: Since this is episode number seventy-four BJ decided to take a look at his own personal top ten favorite albums that were released in the corresponding year of 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2022 • 2:05:57

POWER POP SERIES: 20/20

POWER POP SERIES: 20/20

BJ is joined, separately, by guitarist Steve Allen and bassist Ron Flynt from power pop pioneers 20/20 to cover the story of the band and its music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2022 • 1:18:01

POWER POP SERIES: STEVE BUTLER (QUINCY) / PHIL SOLEM (GREAT BUILDINGS)

POWER POP SERIES: STEVE BUTLER (QUINCY) / PHIL SOLEM (GREAT BUILDINGS)

BJ is joined by Steve Butler from Quincy and Phil Solem from Great Buildings. Both tell very engaging stories. Topics tackled include: murder, lawsuits and Randy Rhoads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022 • 1:27:19

POWER POP SERIES: MARCO DELMAR (ELEKTRICS) / DAVE HEARN (HAWKS)

POWER POP SERIES: MARCO DELMAR (ELEKTRICS) / DAVE HEARN (HAWKS)

BJ has enlightening conversations about power pop (and the music business) with guitar player Marco Delmar from The Elektrics (who released two albums with Capitol) and keyboardist Dave Hearn from HAWKS (who released two albums with Columbia). What role did a young Jon Bon Jovi play in creating a unique percussion sound? Who turned down a tour with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 5, 2022 • 1:34:43

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TICKLED IVORIES / UNPLUGGED

FROM THE ARCHIVES: TICKLED IVORIES / UNPLUGGED

A pair of remixed episodes from the RA/OR archives... "Tickled Ivories" originally released June 2014:  BJ plays some of his favorite piano-centric rock songs...and they're not all ballads! "Unplugged" originally released March 2014:  It's RA/OR UNPLUGGED as BJ plays 25 of his favorite acoustic songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022 • 1:53:31

POWER POP SERIES: DAVID SWANSON (THE POP)

POWER POP SERIES: DAVID SWANSON (THE POP)

The Pop released a pair of singles and album independently before signing with Arista for their 1979 album Go! They managed one more EP with Rhino before splitting up in 1981. Hear David's story of moving from Chicago to LA in the early seventies to pursue his rock and roll dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022 • 1:23:06

POWER POP SERIES: ARTHUR ALEXANDER (SORROWS)

POWER POP SERIES: ARTHUR ALEXANDER (SORROWS)

BJ is joined by Arthur Alexander, guitar player and singer/songwriter from the classic power pop bands the Poppees, very early purveyors of the style that became power pop, and Sorrows, whose album Teenage Heartbreak is one of the greatest power pop albums ever released. We also learn how the band's second album, Love Too Late, was hijacked by a legendary producer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022 • 1:14:30

POWER POP SERIES: GARY VALENTINE

POWER POP SERIES: GARY VALENTINE

Gary Valentine was an early member of Blondie, performing on the band's first album before leaving to form his own band in Los Angeles called The Know. Hear Gary's story on this episode, with lots of great music interspersed throughout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2022 • 1:08:04

POWER POP SERIES: STEVE BRIGIDA (ARTFUL DODGER)

POWER POP SERIES: STEVE BRIGIDA (ARTFUL DODGER)

BJ is joined by Steve Brigida, drummer from Artful Dodger, for a discussion about the band's career, and their place in the history power pop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2022 • 55:55

POWER POP SERIES: JONATHAN PALEY

POWER POP SERIES: JONATHAN PALEY

BJ presents an interview with Jonathan Paley, who recalls unwittingly wandering into some dive called CBGBs along with Jonathon Richman, auditioning for the Heartbreakers (Johnny Thunders, Richard Hell and Jerry Nolan), recording with the Ramones, being produced by Phil Spector, not to mention the story of the band he had with his brother Andy, the Paley Brothers, who recorded a power pop classic for Sire in 1978. The follow up would have been even better, but it never happened. Find out why...

Jun 24, 2022 • 1:06:52

POWER POP SERIES: GRAEME DOUGLAS / WILL BIRCH

POWER POP SERIES: GRAEME DOUGLAS / WILL BIRCH

BJ presents interviews with two former members of pub rock band the Kursaal Flyers, Graeme Douglas and Will Birch, who each went on to make power pop history with, respectively, Eddie and the Hot Rods and The Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2022 • 1:32:50

FROM THE ARCHIVES: O CANADA / PAGLIARO INTERVIEW

FROM THE ARCHIVES: O CANADA / PAGLIARO INTERVIEW

From July 2013: B.J. is your self-appointed tour guide for a trip through the more remote provinces of the seventies rock scene in Canada. Beauty!   From January 2016: Michel Pagliaro is a one of a kind artist and in terms of seventies rock and the advent of power pop he was a true visionary. Famous in Quebec but virtually unknown outside of that French Canadian province, Pagliaro made music ahead of its time and yet with obvious universal appeal. On this episode BJ actually has a conversation w

Jun 10, 2022 • 2:02:55

POWER POP SERIES: BIG STAR

POWER POP SERIES: BIG STAR

For this episode, the second in the power pop series, BJ delves into the story of Big Star via interviews with drummer Jody Stephens and two more people who were there to witness the band's early days, Jon Tiven (from the bands Prix and The Yankees) and Van Duren, who also discusses his classic 1978 album Are You Serious? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:46:28

POWER POP SERIES: EPISODE ONE

POWER POP SERIES: EPISODE ONE

For this episode, the first in what will be an extended series about the development of the power pop genre, BJ presents a brief overview, including interviews with Bob Jackson, who joined Badfinger towards the end of that legendary band's original run, and Cyril Jordan, who wrote the iconic "Shake Some Action" for The Flamin' Groovies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2022 • 1:33:52

AOR? AOK! XX

AOR? AOK! XX

Yes, this is actually the 20th episode of AOR? AOK! Meaning, at this point, BJ has exposed RA/OR listeners to melodic rock songs by more than 450 different bands or artists. IAN CUSSICK - THE SUPERNATURAL GUIDO MINEO - ROSES ROULETTE - ONLY THE STRONG PALACE - NEVER WANNA SAY GOODBYE STEVEN MCCLINTOCK - WHEN LOVE BREAKS SILENT RUNNING - FLAME OF LOVE DAVID J. PETOVAR - IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT 6AM - TIME'S RUNNING AMONG THIEVES - THE SUN STILL SHINES WIZ KIDZ - DOWN ON MY LUCK CHINA - HOT LOVIN' NI

May 20, 2022 • 1:42:31

WARRANT "CHERRY PIE" ROUNDTABLE

WARRANT "CHERRY PIE" ROUNDTABLE

Originally recorded in 2018 as a Rocknpod exclusive: BJ is joined by Craig Smith from the Pods & Sods Network, Ian Wadley from Rock & Metal Combat, Steven Michael from Growin' Up Rock and Wallygator from the CGCM Podcast for a roundtable discussion about Warrant's unfairly maligned 1990 album Cherry Pie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2022 • 1:32:19

LOST EPISODE: TV THEME SONGS (UNRELEASED 2020)

LOST EPISODE: TV THEME SONGS (UNRELEASED 2020)

Believe it or not...a lot of TV theme songs from the eighties were...good?This episode was ready to go when the RIAA sent its threatening letter, and has been gathering dust since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2022 • 1:09:30

CARPE DIEM BABY: THE METALLICA SAGA PART III

CARPE DIEM BABY: THE METALLICA SAGA PART III

BJ is once again joined by Fistful of Dave and Joey Haynie for a shameless sequel to the most downloaded episode of Rock and/or Roll, episode 91: SAD BUT TRUE, a dismantling of the Black Album. On this episode they take apart Metallica's misguided follow-ups to that Diamond seller, LOAD and RELOAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:44:20

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BADFINGER / ARTFUL DODGER

FROM THE ARCHIVES: BADFINGER / ARTFUL DODGER

Originally released in October 2013 and September 2014.RA/OR 17:Badfinger were the first band signed by The Beatles when they launched their own record label Apple Records in 1968 and the band had several hits before the harsh reality of the corrupt record industry came crashing down on their hopes and dreams. The band's song "Baby Blue" was prominently featured in the finale of Breaking Bad and sold 5300 downloads that night on iTunes. On this episode BJ tells the tragic story of the band but a

Apr 23, 2022 • 1:38:39

THE RETURN OF SONGS OF THE KNIGHT: CREATURES OF HABIT

THE RETURN OF SONGS OF THE KNIGHT: CREATURES OF HABIT

BJ is joined by Eric Miller and Jon Lamoreaux for the resurrection of the Songs of the Knight series originally presented by the Pods & Sods Network. For this episode they have an in depth discussion about Billy Squier's seventh album Creatures of Habit from 1991. Hear the previous episodes here:https://podsodcast.com/?s=songs+of+the+knight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2022 • 1:29:00

LOST EPISODE: ANSWER SONGS (UNRELEASED 2020)

LOST EPISODE: ANSWER SONGS (UNRELEASED 2020)

This is a re-edited version of an episode I had finished and ready to go when the RIAA brought the smackdown in August 2020. An answer song is a song made in response to a previous song, normally by another artist. The concept became widespread in blues and R&B recorded music in the 1930s to the 1950s. Answer songs were also extremely popular in country music in the 1950s and 1960s, most often as female responses to an original hit by a male artist.In Rock Eras: Interpretations of Music and Soci

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:14:33

NO SHAME V - PODDER & SODDER (RELEASED APRIL 1, 2016)

NO SHAME V - PODDER & SODDER (RELEASED APRIL 1, 2016)

A special encore presentation of a classic episode from 2016.It's about time! BJ is once again joined by Craig Smith and Eric Miller from The Pods & Sods Network for another round of No Shame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2022 • 46:08

WORST OF BOTH WORLDS

WORST OF BOTH WORLDS

BJ and Brian Sword, along with special guest Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music, reluctantly select the five worst songs from the David Lee Roth era, then enthusiastically malign the five worst Van Hagar songs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022 • 1:35:06

WORST OF BOTH WORLDS

WORST OF BOTH WORLDS

BJ and Brian Sword, along with special guest Greg Renoff, author of Van Halen Rising and Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music, reluctantly select the five worst songs from the David Lee Roth era, then enthusiastically malign the five worst Van Hagar songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022 • 1:37:21

MORE GREAT POWER POP

MORE GREAT POWER POP

Rock and/or Roll is back for the attack with tunes from 30 more great, obscure power pop bands for your listening enjoyment.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2022 • 1:34:48

RA/OR IS BACK! IT'S TIME FOR MORE GREAT POWER POP!

RA/OR IS BACK! IT'S TIME FOR MORE GREAT POWER POP!

Rock and/or Roll is back for the attack with tunes from 30 more great, obscure power pop bands for your listening enjoyment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2022 • 1:36:03

THE RETURN OF AOR? AOK!

THE RETURN OF AOR? AOK!

Rock and/or Roll is back for the attack with a sampling of 30 more great AOR tunes from the eighties and nineties.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:36:48

RA/OR IS BACK! IT'S THE RETURN OF AOR? AOK!

RA/OR IS BACK! IT'S THE RETURN OF AOR? AOK!

Rock and/or Roll is back for the attack with a sampling of 30 more great AOR tunes from the eighties and nineties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:38:03

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