Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show

Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show

Loose Cannon & Bakko

Cobras & Fire is a comedy / rock talk show with absurd discussions about music, news, and life. Join your irreverent hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon as we make fun of what we love. We feature a mix of classic artists and bands on the rise. Rock's not dead. It's hiding. And you found it. In addition to our regular show, our interview episodes include members of Judas Priest, KISS, Anthrax, Motley Crue, and more. Our sidecast “Whatever, Nevermind” counts down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Episodes feature a special guest host from the Podcast Community and interviews with the...

Cabin Fever Reliever

Cabin Fever Reliever

Bakko & LC talk about Beyonce FINALLY having something go her way at the Grammy's. Celebrity parenting tips. RATT sort of back. Shinedown channels Def Leppard. Smashmouth continues to suck. Simmons & Stanley reunite. Concert ticket sales are brisk. Helmet & the Black Keys announce their rescheduled tours. Bruse Kulick writes a book. Black Sabbath announces one last show. Bakko takes a victory lap & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire

Feb 18, • 1:40:17

No. 3 RATT - Out Of The Cellar w/ Brian Kramp

No. 3 RATT - Out Of The Cellar w/ Brian Kramp

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Feb 11, • 1:33:40

C'est La Vie Only Fans

C'est La Vie Only Fans

LC & Bakko discuss Lorraine Lewis starting an Only Fans page. How Boner came into the show. Viv Campbell misses a show. Tommy Lee is still sort of dumb and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Thre

Feb 4, • 1:02:08

No.4 Cinderella Night Songs w/ Courtney Cronin

No.4 Cinderella Night Songs w/ Courtney Cronin

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Jan 28, • 1:33:37

The Hard 180 Flashback - Tony Harnell Interview

The Hard 180 Flashback - Tony Harnell Interview

Back in 2019 Bakko welcomed TNT singer Tony Harnell to the program. They discuss is his entire career including the 2 TNT records that appear on The Hard 180. #93 The Knights of the New Thunder & #82 Tell No Tales.The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Re

Jan 25, • 1:02:12

Amazon Rock

Amazon Rock

LC & Bakko talk about the fires in Los Angeles. Bret Michaels makes it about himself. LC has an Amazon presentation. Math is for like... old people. Slaughter news? Andy Biersack sucks. Pam Aderson uses a 2 syllable word. Dave Matthews sues KISS and more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook:

Jan 21, • 1:08:43

No.5 Def Leppard Pyromania w/ Wally Norton

No.5 Def Leppard Pyromania w/ Wally Norton

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Jan 14, • 1:14:47

Slumpbuster 2025`

Slumpbuster 2025`

The boys are back for their 10th year in the Year of the Snake no less. A Hollywood Walk of Fame update. A festival cancellation and updates. Bulletboys news. Nicko quits Maiden. Yacht Rock. Some show news about "Whatever, Nevermind" Brad Gillis isn't very "hush-hush" about a "hush-hush" project he's involved with. CKY punches an Alien Ant Farmer. Gene Simmons talks and says nothing. David Ellefson agrees & more. It's good to be back!NEW: "Whatever, Nevermind - A Grunge Podcast" Links. Subscribe

Jan 7, • 1:32:24

The Best of Cobras & Fire From 2024

The Best of Cobras & Fire From 2024

Enjoy these highlights from the podcast in 2024. We'll see you soon in 2025! Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on Threads: @cobrasandfirepodcast • Threads, Say moreSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Cob

Dec 31, 2024 • 2:08:13

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Top 5 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of 2024

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Top 5 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of 2024

LC & Bakko reveal their definitive TOP 5 HARD ROCK + METAL ALBUMS for 2024 and ones that almost made the list. They are broken down into 3 categories:Swing & Misses"Eh...Not That Bad!" (3-4 Good Songs)Top 5 Albums---Music snippets (without intros)Intro: Haunt - Locked OutBadflower- DetroitThem Dirty Roses: Holy RollerBlacktop Mojo: Weary I RoamBokassa: Garden of HeathenBands and albums discussed. ACCEPTPOWERMAN 5000 CROBOT STRYPER CATEGORY 7BON JOVIKERRY KINGAMIGO THE DEVILFU MA

Dec 24, 2024 • 1:41:33

The Hard 180: No.6 KISS Lick It Up w/ Dan Parsels

The Hard 180: No.6 KISS Lick It Up w/ Dan Parsels

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Dec 17, 2024 • 1:21:00

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Doing A Podcast In The 90's Be Like

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Doing A Podcast In The 90's Be Like

Debate over sconces. Jennifer Tilly guests on a podcast. The effects of not drinking. WASP gets political. Elvis on Netflix. Sammy fires Jason Bonham. Who likes Papa Roach? Sebastian Bach is dealing with hard times and more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras &

Dec 10, 2024 • 1:28:02

The Hard 180: No.7 Iron Maiden Powerslave w/ Kevin Williams

The Hard 180: No.7 Iron Maiden Powerslave w/ Kevin Williams

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:21:13

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Black Friday Special

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Black Friday Special

We have a super awesome Black Friday ep for everyone. We take holiday themed Dear LC letters from some of the biggest names in rock and podcasting. From food to gifts and some fucking, we offer our tips to get your own perfect Holiday Season. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook:

Nov 29, 2024 • 30:48

Ghost Farts & W.A.S.P.

Ghost Farts & W.A.S.P.

This week Bakko takes in a WASP/Armored Saint show. The Pretenders have issues with their wealthy fans. Primus drummer quits. Nikki Sixx talks Mick. Alex Van Halen gets some pushback. Bruce Kulick dumps on a podcast and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcas

Nov 26, 2024 • 1:25:37

The Hard 180: No.8 Judas Priest Screaming for Vengeance w/ Don Jamieson

The Hard 180: No.8 Judas Priest Screaming for Vengeance w/ Don Jamieson

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:19:18

The Cheryl Hines Paradox

The Cheryl Hines Paradox

This week Bakko goes Hollywood. We say goodbye to Iron Maiden's original singer. Linkin Park sparks some real housewives type of drama. Alex Van Halen writes a book. Gene Simmons throws shade. Ozzy gets inducted into the RNRHOF and more.Fundraiser by Catherine Lyons for Matthew Sweet : Support Matthew Sweet's Stroke Recovery Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cob

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:36:59

The Hard 180: No.9 Skid Row Slave To The Grind w/LC Fox

The Hard 180: No.9 Skid Row Slave To The Grind w/LC Fox

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Nov 5, 2024 • 1:32:06

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Arugula & Baby Oil

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Arugula & Baby Oil

This EP Bakko and LC discuss the merits of a type of music. Another Dear LC letter. A peer makes his presence on a Netflix show. Bakko invents a new conspiracy. Green Day celebrates a records anniversary in a very unique manner. Paul Stanley on a podcast. And all time favorite guest of the show, Jake E Lee gets shot walking his dog. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:19:29

The Hard 180: No. 10 Def Leppard Hysteria w/ Chris Epting

The Hard 180: No. 10 Def Leppard Hysteria w/ Chris Epting

Author Chris Epting joins the show to break down the 4th album from Def Leppard, Hysteria. The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobr

Oct 22, 2024 • 58:00

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Good Guys Gone Bad

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Good Guys Gone Bad

This week LC & Bakko ponder who is the next good guy to go bad. Haning with Elon Muck and the My Pillow guy. LC falling in love with Minnesota. Taylor Swift has a new fan. FU Money Goals. Kyle Rittenhouse ruins a bunch of people's day. Eddie Vedder is lazy and the Journey singer wants some love.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: P

Oct 15, 2024 • 1:11:21

Retro Cobra: The Hard 180 Doro Pesch

Retro Cobra: The Hard 180 Doro Pesch

As we countdown to the number 1 record on The Hard 180 we look back on the artists from this list who have guested on Cobras & Fire. This ep we go back to Warlock lead singer Doro Pesch's appearance on the program.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: R

Oct 11, 2024 • 42:29

The Hard 180: Episode 13: 15-11

The Hard 180: Episode 13: 15-11

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Oct 8, 2024 • 1:19:14

Cobras And Fire Podcast - EP 329: Bad Day For Daves

Cobras And Fire Podcast - EP 329: Bad Day For Daves

This week LC & Bakko have a gone but not forgotten. A Dear LC letter. Motley Crue celebrates the anniversary of an album. An 80's rocker takes issue with a recent record review. LC gets censored. Jon Bon Jovi saves a life. Skid Has a listening party. REO calls it a day. Gene Simmons has some thoughts. And Janes Addiction take band fights to a new level.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:28:13

The Hard 180: Episode 12: 20-16

The Hard 180: Episode 12: 20-16

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Sep 24, 2024 • 1:16:48

EP 328: Whole Bean or Flicked

EP 328: Whole Bean or Flicked

This EP Bakko & LC discuss starting a consulting agency for young artists. Chappel Roan choosing the wrong field to work in. A "Dear LC" letter. Helmet being the latest to cancel. Puddle of Mudd drama. Oasis reunites. Linkin Park has a new singer. Christopher Cross replaces Richie Blackmore. Sugar Free Sixx. Scotti Hill speaks & more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Fac

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:27:57

The Hard 180: Episode 11: 25-21

The Hard 180: Episode 11: 25-21

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Sep 10, 2024 • 1:23:48

EP 327: Feldman Olympics

EP 327: Feldman Olympics

This week, LC is back to explain his absence. Also discussed. Looking cool while growing old. A Corey Feldman conspiracy. Jack Russell passing. Snoop at the Olympics. Metallica. Merch stands at shows. Warrants Joey Allen sad his fans suck. And much more and including a new Only Fans page from an icon in the spank bank department. Pantheon PodcastsTalk Toomey – KnotfestReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podca

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:31:57

The Hard 180: Episode 10: 30-26

The Hard 180: Episode 10: 30-26

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Aug 27, 2024 • 58:16

The Hard 180: Jack Russell Tribute

The Hard 180: Jack Russell Tribute

A bonus episode of The Hard 180 dedicated to the memory of Great White singer Jack Russell.On August 7th, 2024. Jack Russell passed peacefully in the presence of his wife Heather Ann Russell, son Matthew Hucko, cousin Naomi Breshears Barbor, and dear friends Billy and Cheryl Pawelcik. Russell is survived by his wife, Heather Ann Kramer. The two married in 2011. A public memorial is set to be announced at a later date.The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums

Aug 22, 2024 • 56:12

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bakko & Toomey Strike Back

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bakko & Toomey Strike Back

Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast returns to guest as he and Bakko talk about reaction videos. Pantera doing a pop up show in Minneapolis. Some NFL talk. Tony Iommi's new cologne. Lauryn Hill. Aerosmith are going on a Permanent Vacation and a Kevin Smith movie draft. Pantheon Podcasts Talk Toomey – Knotfest Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group

Aug 20, 2024 • 1:40:19

The Hard 180: Episode 9: 35-31

The Hard 180: Episode 9: 35-31

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Aug 13, 2024 • 58:27

Cobras & Fire Podcast; Plus One - Chris Czynszak

Cobras & Fire Podcast; Plus One - Chris Czynszak

Chris Czynszak from the Decibel Geek Podcast joins Bakko this week. They discuss Jack Russell retiring. Enuff Z Nuff. The Big 4 of Hair Metal. Daughtry. Mountain Music Festival. Gene Simmons in Brazil. National Anthem ruined by a drunk. The Kid Rock Happy Meal and more! Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and

Aug 6, 2024 • 1:43:00

Cobras & Fire Podcast - Ron Keel

Cobras & Fire Podcast - Ron Keel

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel returns to the Cobras & Fire Podcast to discuss his latest release Keelword. RFK Media presents KEELWORLD, the new album from veteran music warrior Ron Keel, on August 2nd 2024, in both digital and CD formats, with the blue vinyl release scheduled for Black Friday (November 29th). All physical versions will include a 12-page "comic book" style booklet containing comic-ized versions of iconic photos from all eras.This ambitious project features entirely all-

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:10:50

The Hard 180: Episode 8: 40-36

The Hard 180: Episode 8: 40-36

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Jul 30, 2024 • 1:19:00

Cobras & Fire - Live At The CC Club

Cobras & Fire - Live At The CC Club

Cobras & Fire was invited to record a podcast at the Minneapolis Bar the CC Club. The CC Club is steeped in Minnesota music history. Not only was it a regular haunt for Bakko in the early Jesus Chrysler days. But Paul Westerberg wrote the Replacements song "Here Come's A Regular" about his experiences at this bar. Bakko also interviewed former bandmates of Bob Stinson's post Replacements band in the same booth he recorded this EP with friend of the show Andy Schaal. CC Club - Uptown

Jul 25, 2024 • 1:18:05

Cobras & Fire - Reality Dysmorphia

Cobras & Fire - Reality Dysmorphia

This week LC & Bakko get into an out of the blue text to LC from Bakko's best friend. Ace Frehley goes to Target after his recent breakup. Badflower releasing new music and discussing mental health. Jack Russell's Great White sails on. John 5 sort of takes the high road. Some MN festival news and more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON

Jul 23, 2024 • 1:08:47

The Hard 180: Episode 7: 45-41

The Hard 180: Episode 7: 45-41

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Jul 16, 2024 • 1:06:45

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Dave Girl

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Dave Girl

This week we get a Rolling Stones show review from LC. Another Dear LC letter. More cancelled tour talk. Jon Bon Jovi hires robots and commissions a hologram of himself. Dave Grohl suffers the wrath of Swifties and more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire

Jul 9, 2024 • 1:22:18

Episode 6: 50-46

Episode 6: 50-46

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Jul 2, 2024 • 1:08:36

AC/LC: Faster Pussycat

AC/LC: Faster Pussycat

P-P-P-P-P-P-Pussycat! Aaron Camaro joins Loose Cannon to discuss one of their favorite bands: Faster Pussycat. We cover their albums, live performances, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years appearance, Taime co-owning the Cathouse with Riki Rachtman, and the lost art of bathroom walls. Cowabunga! Like our previous AC/LC episodes covering Local H and Ugly Kid Joe, we hope to turn you onto yet another band's full discography. Meatwad appears courtesy of Zoom Overlo

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:34:36

Cobras & Fire Podcast: It's Only Rock N Roll

Cobras & Fire Podcast: It's Only Rock N Roll

Recorded on Father's Day Bakko talks about his dead dads. Tesla owners pulling up to the latest craft beer hotspot. LC gives advice. Sebastian Bach show review. Eddie Trunk runs into Gene Simmons. More tour cancellation news. Spotify CEO Daniel EK is a giant piece of shit. Some Brat Pack talk and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fir

Jun 25, 2024 • 1:26:56

The Hard 180: Hidden Gems with Aaron Camaro

The Hard 180: Hidden Gems with Aaron Camaro

Featuring special guest, from the Decibel Geek Podcast, Aaron Camaro. Aaron and Bakko run down some albums and artist from this scene that may have been overlooked but deserve some credit for their contributions to the scene. The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:31:33

The Hard 180: Episode 5: 60-51

The Hard 180: Episode 5: 60-51

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Jun 18, 2024 • 1:06:57

Good Omens

Good Omens

This week LC makes friends at the library. Vince Neil is the grand Marshall of the tone deaf parade. Vixen needs a new singer. Lenny Kravitz not having sex. Ice T baffled by that. Anthrax seems to have a Frank Bello problem. A glut of recent tour cancellations. Jesus Chrysler has a new track out & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Gr

Jun 11, 2024 • 1:15:27

The Hard 180: Episode 4: 70-61

The Hard 180: Episode 4: 70-61

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

Jun 4, 2024 • 59:21

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Model Citizen. Zero Discipline.

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Model Citizen. Zero Discipline.

We open the show with some Gone but not forgotten's from the rock world. LC buys Bakko a shirt. Some Britney Spears on Only Fans talk. George Lynch losing his ass. KISS fans are bad with money. New music update from LC. Motley Crue on Eddie Trunks show. A Richie Sambora update & more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Gro

May 28, 2024 • 1:16:33

The Hard 180: Episode 3: 80-71

The Hard 180: Episode 3: 80-71

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

May 21, 2024 • 1:00:56

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Vince Neil falls, Bon Jovi doc & more

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Vince Neil falls, Bon Jovi doc & more

Vince Neil takes a spill as Motley Crue starts their latest tour. They also have a new song Dogs of War plus a promotional video to discuss. Bakko takes in the Bon Jovi Hulu documentary. LC proposes a Bon Jovi conspiracy theory. What Gene Simmons originally wanted to name his children. Kid Rock has an odd choice for an opening act. Pearl Jam drops a new album and more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Appl

May 14, 2024 • 1:25:15

The Hard 180: Episode 2 - 90-81

The Hard 180: Episode 2 - 90-81

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what

May 7, 2024 • 55:20

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Marc Ribler Interview

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Marc Ribler Interview

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, engineer, producer and more, Marc Ribler joins the program to discuss his career in music as well as his contributions to this years March Badness winner. The debut record from Mitch Malloy. They discuss:Growing in the New Jersey music scene. Better Pizza: NY or Jersey. Learning how to play on a cheap guitar and your ear. Writing a song for a Trojan commercial. Getting into studio session work as early as 17. What drives currently. The Bruce Springsteen Am

May 2, 2024 • 53:34

Hail Satin

Hail Satin

Bakko gets some T-shirt love. LC is excited about the summer concert calendar. Rikki Rockett reminds us what matters. Sammy has an island in the desert. Skid Row singer discussion, Jack Russell not doing well, and Gene Simmons is still stupid. And somehow more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Face

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:29:11

Episode 1 - 101-91

Episode 1 - 101-91

The Hard 180 is a podcast counting down the 100 most essential albums of the 1980's Metal Scene. Some call it Hair Metal. Some get really butthurt by that term. But we all love it. A list curated from the rankings of fellow podcasters, influential contributors to the scene and fans. Resulting in a final list of the 100 Most Essential Albums from that scene. Hosted by Bakko, the co-host of the Cobras & Fire Podcast and self-proclaimed 80's metal scene expert. Please let us know what you think as

Apr 23, 2024 • 52:49

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Sellers Remorse

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Sellers Remorse

This week LC & Bakko discuss KISS selling their catalog and BRAND to the people making the Avatars. LC catches the Glorious Sons in Indy. Bobby Blotzer says something about former bandmate Juan Croucier that we're not sure is racist or not. Bakko & LC talk some TV shows. And more in this ever winding episode. Enjoy!Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebo

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:24:15

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness 2024 Champion

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness 2024 Champion

The listeners have voted. Their voices have been heard. Cobras & Fire presents your 2024 March Badness Champion, the self-titled debut record from Mitch Malloy.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on Twitte

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:31:27

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bakko Plus One: Josh Toomey

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bakko Plus One: Josh Toomey

This Ep Bakko's Plus One is Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast. Bakko & Josh get into the latest developments in Skid Row & Anthrax regarding replacement members. Plus a bunch of Ace news from Ace pissing off the Darkness on the Monsters of Rock Cruise to finding out he thinks his girlfriend's daughter is super hot and more off the rails revelations from his conversation on the Decibel Geek Podcast.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podca

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:31:38

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bon Jovi, Bobbie Brown, Slash, Clutch, Bach + more

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Bon Jovi, Bobbie Brown, Slash, Clutch, Bach + more

LC & Bakko talk about a new Sebastian Bach album. Parades sucking. Jeff Pilson NOT a member of Winger. Zakk Sabbath news. Kingdom Conspiracy. Bon Jovi talk. Slash playing the blues. And for some reason Boner from Growing Pains and Katt Williams talk Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:30:02

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Jonathan Shank, CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Jonathan Shank, CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment

Bakko sits down with Jonathan Shank. CEO of Terrapin Station Entertainment and host of the brand new podcast, The Jam. For fans of our music business talk, this is a must listen.About The Jam:A new podcast hosted by Jonathan Shank exploring the evolution of Jam through the lens of keygenres, events, and moments and its connection to the mainstream as told by artists, industryicons, and tastemakers. IG: @officialjampodcastAbout Jonathan Shank:Jonathan Shank is a music entrepreneur and ex

Mar 21, 2024 • 53:53

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round Three Results Show

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round Three Results Show

LC & Bakko recap the results of Round Three and preview the matchups for the Final Four . Final Four voting starts Saturday March 16th on the Cobras On Fire Facebook Group and the Decibel Geek Community Facebook Group. Join either or both to vote. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2)

Mar 16, 2024 • 22:35

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round Two Results Show

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round Two Results Show

LC & Bakko recap the results of Round Two and preview the matchups for round Three. Round Three voting starts Monday March 14th in the Cobras On Fire Facebook Group and the Decibel Geek Community Facebook Group. Join either or both to vote. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras

Mar 14, 2024 • 19:08

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Slayer back, Bobbie Brown, Gene's wallet

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Slayer back, Bobbie Brown, Gene's wallet

This week starts off with an "Is it racist or not" discussion. Extreme & Sebastian Bach show reviews. Spilling coffee on air. Bobbie Brown selling non cancer causing soap. Michael Sweet's cat has a birthday. Slayer is back and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Co

Mar 12, 2024 • 1:25:24

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round One Results Show

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Round One Results Show

LC & Bakko recap the results of Round One and preview the matchups for round two. Round two voting starts Monday March 11th in the Cobras On Fire Facebook Group and the Decibel Geek Community Facebook Group. Join either or both to vote.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2

Mar 10, 2024 • 36:36

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Selection Show 2024

Cobras & Fire Podcast: March Badness Selection Show 2024

It's March so that means the return of March Badness. Chris & Aaron from Decibel Geek are back to make their selections along with Bakko & LC. Make sure to join the Cobras On Fire and Decibel Geek Community to vote your picks.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobr

Mar 9, 2024 • 2:12:07

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Grammys & Super Bowl

Cobras & Fire Podcast: Grammys & Super Bowl

Jay Z speaks at the Grammys. Usher performs at the Super Bowl. Candlebox wishes they were the Beatles. Mrs. Nugent brings back Satanic Panic and Bakko has a surprisingly specific Super Bowl prediction & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Po

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:08:08

Cobras & Fire Podcast -2 Dudes Talking Rob Zombie, Desmond Child & Roth v. Wolfie

Cobras & Fire Podcast -2 Dudes Talking Rob Zombie, Desmond Child & Roth v. Wolfie

LC is working on putting on his own festival. Plus Desmond Child takes digs at grunge guitarists. Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper are back on tour. Ace Frehley has pig teets and a huge tax bill. Papa Roach already looking forward to 2025. Roth goes all in on Wolfie and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review, and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClic

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:21:51

Cobras & Fire Podcast: DLR Book "How David Lee Roth Changed The World" Author Darren Paltrowitz

Cobras & Fire Podcast: DLR Book "How David Lee Roth Changed The World" Author Darren Paltrowitz

Bakko sits down with author Darren Paltrowitz to discuss his book DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World. For more info on the book and all things related to the author: - Paltrocast on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paltrocast-with-darren-paltrowitz/id1429248132 - Paltrocast TV and OTT airings - https://paltrocast.com/where-to-watch - DLR Cast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4D5Uh3Hs8q6iaTIkedDOVo - YouTube (including "DLR Cast" and "Paltrocast") - https://www.yo

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:22:25

EP 313: Cobras & Fire - Dave Draiman, Ace Frehley, Buckcherry, Spotify

EP 313: Cobras & Fire - Dave Draiman, Ace Frehley, Buckcherry, Spotify

It's 2024 and we are back at it. LC & Bakko shake off the rust with a handful of awkward pauses as they remember how to do this show. LC goes to a Buckcherry show. Spotify stiffs Bakko. Bands are refusing to sell merch. Crue has an announcement and it's not a cancelled show. Dave Draiman gets a lady. Ace Frehley has some 2024 personal improvement goals that include talking shit about Tommy Thayer. Bruce Kulick gets chippy. Some show announcements for the coming year. & morePanth

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:36:19

Cobras & Fire: 2 Pick 0 Rewind

Cobras & Fire: 2 Pick 0 Rewind

Josh Toomey (host of 19 podcasts with variants of Nu or Toomey in the title) joins the show to discuss a band. No songs are chosen. This ep was originally released in 2020, the Year of the Metal Rat per the Chinese zodiac.New Bakko and LC episode next week! Oooooh yeeeeeeeeah...More Josh:https://knotfest.com/blogs/talk-toomeyhttps://talk-toomey.simplecast.com/episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 5:05

Cobras & Fire - The Best Of 2023 Part 2

Cobras & Fire - The Best Of 2023 Part 2

As we gear up for 2024, here is a look back at the highlights from the show from the first half of 2023Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterS

Jan 9, 2024 • 1:55:46

Cobras & Fire - The Best Of 2023 Part 1

Cobras & Fire - The Best Of 2023 Part 1

As we gear up for 2024, here is a look back at the highlights from the show from the first half of 2023 Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Subscribe to ou

Jan 2, 2024 • 1:49:57

EP 312: Top Rock Albums 2023 -Top 5 (Part Deux)

EP 312: Top Rock Albums 2023 -Top 5 (Part Deux)

LC & Bakko reveal their definitive TOP 5 ROCK ALBUMS for 2023 and ones that almost made the list. They also discuss Weird Science, food bands, and a new fest idea. Scroll down for the music featured after you listen.Websit: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk ShowPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookCli

Dec 26, 2023 • 1:33:49

KISS: Music From The Elder Part Two- Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Music From The Elder Part Two- Cobras & Fire Rewind

Merry KISSMas! Here is part two on Music From The Elder with Rob Kern. EP 57. Like Bakko, Rob is among those who appreciate this record. This is part one. This one also has special guest Julian Gill joining. Kind of fun to hear Bakko & Rob jokingly speculate on who is Pawl Stanley.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group |

Dec 24, 2023 • 1:12:18

KISS: Music From The Elder - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Music From The Elder - Cobras & Fire Rewind

Back on EP 56 Bakko did a 2 part ep on Music From The Elder with Rob Kern. Then host of the From Out Of Nowhere Podcast. Like Bakko, Rob is among those who appreciate this record. This is part one. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebo

Dec 23, 2023 • 57:12

KISS: Crazy Nights - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Crazy Nights - Cobras & Fire Rewind

An early March Badness winner. Loose and Bakko tackle the 1987 KISS record Crazy Nights. Crazy Nights was KISS swinging for the fence trying to get some of that Def Leppard/Bon Jovi level of sales. Did they overpay to work with Ron Nevison? Should they put Bang Bang You in the EOTR setlist? Did Bakko just coin the term KISS Koma? Find out all of that and more. Plus in this Crackerjack box of a Cobras & Fire EP there is a treat for the listeners. Dig deep and enjoy. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out t

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:16:43

EP 311: Top Rock Albums 2023  (Part 1)

EP 311: Top Rock Albums 2023 (Part 1)

Bakko and LC talk about new album releases leading to their top 5 along with discussing the year in music that was 2023. Tons of heavy hitters (Rolling Stones, Metallica, Foo Fighters) dropped albums this year as well as legacy acts (Alice Cooper, Extreme, Dokken), rising stars, and brand-new discoveries. Which ones were complete Swing & Misses, which ones had 3-4 good songs, and which will make our top 5? Music Featured: Dust Coda: Free All The Dancers Rolling Stones - Whole Wide World  Alice C

Dec 19, 2023 • 1:04:47

KISS: Hot in the Shade (Part 2) - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Hot in the Shade (Part 2) - Cobras & Fire Rewind

LC and Bakko are back again to break the 1989 KISS record Hot In The Shade. Often maligned for its lack of production, use of drum machines and bloat of material, LC and Bakko try to fix the record by removing some of the filler and re-sequencing the remaining killer to make this a perfect KISS album. They also get into all that led up to and immediately followed this record’s release. Last ep was side one. This week they go track by track for side two. Enjoy. Website: Cobras and Fire Podcast -

Dec 17, 2023 • 1:07:19

KISS: Hot in the Shade (Part 1) - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Hot in the Shade (Part 1) - Cobras & Fire Rewind

LC and Bakko are back to break the 1989 KISS record Hot In The Shade. Often maligned for its lack of production, use of drum machines and bloat of material, LC and Bakko try to fix the record by removing some of the filler and re-sequencing the remaining killer to make this a perfect KISS album. They also get into all that led up to and immediately followed this record’s release. This week they go track by track for side one. Website: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk ShowPanth

Dec 16, 2023 • 1:16:34

KISS: Revenge - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Revenge - Cobras & Fire Rewind

We are going KISS heavy with some bonus eps where we revisit past KISS-themed episodes of Cobras & Fire. As our audience has grown, some of our newer listeners may have missed some of these. Recorded in 2017, we review KISS - Revenge album in detail. We break each song as well as the Revenge Tour, Alive III, KISS X-Treme Close Up video, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Hot in the Shade the music climate in 1992, and where each of us was as a KISS fan leading up to the album and 1992-95 period afterwa

Dec 15, 2023 • 1:56:45

KISS: Sonic Boom - Cobras & Fire Rewind

KISS: Sonic Boom - Cobras & Fire Rewind

We are going KISS heavy with some bonus eps where we revisit past KISS-themed episodes of Cobras & Fire. As our audience has grown, some of our newer listeners may have missed some of these. Recorded in early 2018, in many ways, our Sonic Boom episode shaped the show for the future. All sorts of shows were gathering panels and featuring records they loved. We decided to start doing eps on records we hate. Which turned out to be fun.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and s

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:27:46

Cobras & Fire: Martin Popoff Talks KISS At 50

Cobras & Fire: Martin Popoff Talks KISS At 50

Martin Popoff joins Bakko to discuss his latest book, KISS At 50. They talk all things KISS including the announcement of Avatar KISS seconds after their last show ever. They wrap it all up with their rankings of every KISS album.Buy KISS at 50: martinpopoff.com | Buy on Amazon HEREMartin Popoff is the author of 115-ish books on hard rock, heavy metal, prog rock, punk and record collecting, plus work for Banger Films and writing for Goldmine and bravewords.comPast Work: Amazon.com, musi

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:29:47

Cobras & Fire: Hall v. Oates, Gene v. X, Gillette v. Bakko - Ep 310

Cobras & Fire: Hall v. Oates, Gene v. X, Gillette v. Bakko - Ep 310

LC & Bakko discuss Target ads being too accurate. Their latest follower on X Brad Gillis. Bakko offers to throw Jim Gillette a beating. Jay Jay French has horrible advice for new artists. Tons of KISS-related stories. Daryl Hall sues former bandmate John Oates and successfully gets a restraining order against him as well. Sammy/Dave/Eddie/VH drama heats up. LC wants a nemesis and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: C

Dec 6, 2023 • 1:26:22

Cobras & Fire - Special Bonus KISS Avatar Bonus Special

Cobras & Fire - Special Bonus KISS Avatar Bonus Special

Answering the call that only LC & Bakko can answer. For some years now, KISS has suggested that may pass the baton to a new KISS once the road ends. Well the road has ended and the baton has been handed to... avatars?Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire:

Dec 5, 2023 • 40:15

Daryl Hall Interview

Daryl Hall Interview

Just a little over a year ago Daryl Hall from Daryl Hall & John Oates joined the program. With the recent news of his lawsuit and restraining order against longtime music partner John Oates we thought a look back at this chat was merited. You can from an early question from Bakko that there is some larger issues brewing with John. Also, he discusses the immanent return of Live From Daryl's House and that has just recently been made official. ICYMI, here you go. If you caught it the

Nov 28, 2023 • 40:06

Black Friday 2023

Black Friday 2023

The annual Cobras & Fire Black Friday episode is here. If you want to know what they talk about, you have to listen. Please do. And here's to hoping you had a great Thanksgiving.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFo

Nov 24, 2023 • 31:30

Cobras & Fire Ep 309:  Mick Mars, Dokken, Trixter, Ace Frehley

Cobras & Fire Ep 309: Mick Mars, Dokken, Trixter, Ace Frehley

LC & Bakko talk smoking indoors. The new Mick Mars track from his upcoming debut solo album The Other Side Of Mars. Kerry King has a new band. The passing of LA Guns drummer Steve Riley. The likelihood of Netflix making a Dokken biopic. Trixter drama. Dave Draiman gets bounced from an overbooked flight. New Priest song. Ace fires a shot at Paul Stanley & more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:29:35

Bakko Plus One - Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast

Bakko Plus One - Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast

Josh Toomey returns to the show to discuss the latest inductees to the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. But first, the boys do a quick Slobberknockers mini-ep where they discuss the latest NFL season.Talk Toomey – KnotfestPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock

Nov 15, 2023 • 1:35:38

Cobras & Fire - Goochgate - EP 308

Cobras & Fire - Goochgate - EP 308

Bakko & LC are back with LC recording remotely in Indiana. Topics include. Creed is back. Sammy has a birthday, Vince Neil crashes. Eddie Trunk dominates an interview. Desmond Child blames Grunge. Exposing the LiveNation deal. and of course, breaking down the lawsuit that is KISS v. Gooch.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private

Nov 7, 2023 • 1:23:04

Cobra Classic: Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI

Cobra Classic: Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI

Happy Halloween! For those who are newer to the show, we are re-sharing a Cobra Classic: Our dramatic reading of Jason Lives. We will be back next Tuesday. Enjoy! Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is the sixth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise and the last one to feature Tommy Jarvis as the protagonist. Continuing on from the events of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, the plot follows Tommy after he accidentally resurrects mass murderer Jason Voorhees while attempting to destroy h

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:24:13

Cobras & Fire - Opaque Subterfuge

Cobras & Fire - Opaque Subterfuge

LC & Bakko discuss Gene Simmons's sex tape and KISS canceling an early show on the last leg of the End Of The Road tour. The Powertrip Fest. Proper concert etiquette. Nugent is banned on Facebook. Jan Wenner out at the RNRHOF. Food trucks, Going Ugly Early, and Papa Roach for some reason. New and old releases and more. And an update on backing into parking spaces.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcas

Oct 24, 2023 • 1:29:54

EP 306: LiveNation, Draiman, Stones, Aerosmith & More

EP 306: LiveNation, Draiman, Stones, Aerosmith & More

Bakko gives a Slobberknockers update. LC reviews KISS faking it. U2 opens a crazy new concert venue in Vegas. Dave Draiman loses and retrieves his puppy. Aerosmith cancels their farewell tour. Bakko takes in a show. The Stones have a new album coming out. LiveNation makes a power play & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Priva

Oct 11, 2023 • 1:52:12

Joey & LC - Backloaded Albums

Joey & LC - Backloaded Albums

Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten joins LC live in Denver for a bonus ep to answer a question inspired by a recent Cobras & Fire discussion. Are there any backloaded albums from major artists where Side B > Side A? And has LC ever even listened to a Side B?Rock Strikes TenPantheon PodcastsFind it all here: Cobras and Fire Podcast - Comedy Rock Talk ShowReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our

Oct 5, 2023 • 56:00

EP 305: Blue Ridge Schmeckleball

EP 305: Blue Ridge Schmeckleball

LC & Bakko discuss the Pickle Ball phenomenon. Justin Timberlake sliding down from the A-List. Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie tour. The worst thing that has happened to them at a concert. A fresh round of Retirement Home & Maternity Ward. Gene Simmons and his relationship with the word Schmeckle. Jeff Ament angers rock fans. Burning Man & Blue Ridge turn into festival nightmares & much more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:22:49

Beef Squash 3: Kevin Williams of the In Obscuria Podcast

Beef Squash 3: Kevin Williams of the In Obscuria Podcast

Kevin Williams of the In Obscuria Podcast joins Bakko to hash out their beef that started with Kevin asking Bakko for some drummer jokes. A seemingly innocent request turned into a full blown beef. Will they squash it? They also talk about the no cell phone policy at Ghost shows. Backing Tracks. And they draft the best songs of Tony Martin's time in Black Sabbath.Pantheon PodcastsInObscuria - Podcast, Rock MusicReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & F

Sep 19, 2023 • 1:07:29

EP: 304 Down With The Swiftness

EP: 304 Down With The Swiftness

Bakko has a beef with another podcast. LC takes in a Lonely Ones show. They boys struggle to come up with a new name for a generic bit. Alice Cooper gets canceled. A Glorious Son leaves. 50? Years of Hip Hop. Staind BOGO tix. Disturbed is a family affair and more!Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:17:08

Joey & LC - Extreme / Living Colour No-Show Show Review

Joey & LC - Extreme / Living Colour No-Show Show Review

Bonus Ep! Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten drives from Texas to Denver to attend an Extreme / Living Colour concert with LC that ends up being canceled at the last minute. While shaking their fists, they opt to record a speculative review using current setlists, discuss their overall fandom of the bands, conspiracy theories of why the show was canceled, and unsolicited advice on how Extreme should encore each concert.Rock Strikes Ten Podcast CNJ Radio Music Featured:Living Colour - TypeE

Sep 5, 2023 • 30:18

EP 303: Summer Of Suck

EP 303: Summer Of Suck

Bakko buys new windows. LC attends a curse free concert. Old and new music reviews. Internet streaming radio. Kid Rock. Pee Wee Herman. Listener feedback. Pot humor. Nickelback guy loses his voice. Scott Ian gives backing tracks a big thumbs up. Serj vs. Imagine Dragons. Mitch Malloy uses the late Eddie Van Halen to promote his latest solo album & more. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join

Aug 29, 2023 • 1:15:55

Gene & LC's Banana Propaganda Machine (Live in Denver)

Gene & LC's Banana Propaganda Machine (Live in Denver)

Gene Vogel of Disciples of the Watch visits LC in Denver and stops by Cobra Studio West prior to a Clutch show to discuss Sabbath, drummers, business tips, movies, and merging.  Listen: Disciples of the Watch Podcast | Listen: Mortificator on BandCampMusic Featured:Black Spiders - AlrightAirbourne - Do MeWarrant - Train, TrainMassive Wagons - PressureRed Dragon Cartel - DeceivedClutch - X-Ray VisionPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras &am

Aug 22, 2023 • 55:44

EP 302: Breaking The Record: AC/DC - Powerage

EP 302: Breaking The Record: AC/DC - Powerage

LC & Bakko break down the 1978 AC/DC record Powerage. Powerage is the fifth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in 1978. This was the band's first album to feature Cliff Williams on bass guitar, and it was also the first AC/DC album not to have a title track (aside from the Australia-only High Voltage album) and the first worldwide not to be released with a different album cover.  Breaking The Record is a Cobras & Fire series breaking down notable records in Rock history. P

Aug 15, 2023 • 1:20:25

Interview: Danko Jones (2023)

Interview: Danko Jones (2023)

Guess who's back? Danko Jones joins LC for a fun and wide-ranging discussion about his Three's Company obsession, writing letters to Ritchie Blackmore, chip cup hacks, gross feet, and new album Electric Sounds out on 9/15/23. Want more Danko? He's a 3-time guest and the subject of one of our first eps ever. Check out our previous interviews and pre-order Electric Sounds at these links: Buy Electric Sounds Danko Jones & Bakko (2019) Danko Jones & LC (2017) Greatness of Danko Jones (2nd ep ever

Aug 8, 2023 • 45:00

EP 301: Tom Keifer, W.A.S.P., Ronnie Radtke & more

EP 301: Tom Keifer, W.A.S.P., Ronnie Radtke & more

While the rest of the world is in a movie theater watching Barbie, LC & Bakko are talking about Tom Keifer in Denver. W.A.S.P. in Minneapolis. Ronnie Radtke in Wisconsin. Festival VIP packages affect the bands. Parti Gras. Eddie Trunk mails it in. Jason Aldean makes horrible music & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Priva

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:20:45

Suns Out Mics Out Season 3 Episode 1

Suns Out Mics Out Season 3 Episode 1

Bakko brings back Suns Out Mics Out for a third season. Gene Vogel is also back and the boys play some music. Talk about Kid Rock's conviction. Summer = Road Construction so what exactly is the best way to zipper merge. Growing your hair out. The Bush era Anthrax. Early Thrash music. Some European Soccer talk. The New York Yankees selling out. And more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podca

Jul 25, 2023 • 1:07:42

Our 300th Episode! Mustaine, Ellefson, Frehley & More!

Our 300th Episode! Mustaine, Ellefson, Frehley & More!

Happy 300th to us! LC & Bakko do a little self indulgent reflection on the last eight years in podcasting. Then it's on with the show. Britney Spears vs. Victor W. Michael Jackson wasn't well. Bakko goes to an Uncle Kracker show. Ellefson saves Megadeth. LC & Bakko accuse each other of grooming. LC gives an update on getting a cat. Ace Frehley has some thoughts on groupies while his manager gets arrested. Motley Crue recording session = job security for Bob Rock. And somehow Cha

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:46:47

EP: 299 Rival Sons, WVH, Extreme & More

EP: 299 Rival Sons, WVH, Extreme & More

LC checks out the Rival Sons. Blue Stones is sold out. Warrant is too rich for Bakko. Ace Frehley has some "new" vinyl releases. Corey Taylor discusses Music From The Elder. Wolf Van Halen shares his thoughts on backing tracks. LC rants on the latest Extreme album. And somehow Ed Sheeran gets talked about plus the latest on Sam Smith... AND MORE!Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin

Jul 5, 2023 • 1:13:58

EP 298: Midlife Fuddrucker

EP 298: Midlife Fuddrucker

LC calls in from a remote location to discuss all the important news in music & pop culture. Motley reunites with Michael Monroe. Chris Gaines is back with 5 albums. The Atari ET video game... overrated? Steel Panther on AGT? David Draiman sensitive genius... and food critic. New Foo Fighters record. Chad Kroeger name drops dead guys. Vinnie Vincent goes all VV online and more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy /

Jun 20, 2023 • 1:20:14

EP 297: V2: Judgement Day

EP 297: V2: Judgement Day

Fozzy fakes it while Ugly Kid Joe kills it in Turtle Lake WI. Bobby Blotzer and Bob Rock are featured in a new segment called "Blame The Media". Nikki Sixx learns how to play bass. Sam Smith update. Tour idea featuring bands that may cancel. John Mellencamp yells at fans. Corabi back with the Dead Daisies. Vinnie Vincents latest singer & more.Mary Holt GoFundMe Fundraiser by Michelle Baughman : Momma Mary needs our help! (gofundme.com)Mary Holt Fundraiser event in Little Rock (7) Mo

Jun 6, 2023 • 1:27:32

Whatever, Nevermind Bonus: Alice In Chains EPs

Whatever, Nevermind Bonus: Alice In Chains EPs

David Hudson joins Bakko as they break down the 2 EPs from Alice In Chains, Sap & Jar Of Flies.Sap is the second studio EP by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on February 4, 1992, through Columbia Records. Sap is mostly acoustic and marks the first time that guitarist Jerry Cantrell sings lead vocals in an Alice in Chains release, with the song "Brother". The EP was produced by Alice in Chains and Rick Parashar and features guest vocals by Ann Wilson of the band Hear

May 30, 2023 • 1:46:49

Ep 296: Pee Sells...

Ep 296: Pee Sells...

How low will you go when you're having a bad day? Updates and retractions to previous stories on Cobras & Fire. Minnesota KISS fan goes for a Guinness record. Dolly Parton releases a MASSIVE rock album. Dogstar is back. Nuno blows a knee playing basketball. LC tries to get Pearl Jam tix again. Disturbed goes to Tinder. Aerosmith says Peace Out & More.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple

May 23, 2023 • 1:39:04

Ep 295: National Lampoon's Anthrax Vacation

Ep 295: National Lampoon's Anthrax Vacation

Death becomes us. Remember Crazytown? Really? Ok. They got into a fight with themselves. LC attends a funeral. Anthrax is a rudderless ship. Motley plays at the NFL draft. Vince Neil is grim. Tom Petty is... petty? Some pretty sweet shows on TV. LC gives his first definitive review of Metallica's 72 Seasons. Some summer concert talk and a whole lot more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podc

May 9, 2023 • 1:33:05

EP 294: Motley Court

EP 294: Motley Court

LC & Bakko, worried they might offend Kid Rock, Travis Tritt and others, bite their tongues over fear of being cancelled. Plus. Fapping to Janis Joplin. Gym nudity. The latest KISS Soundboard. The new Metallica. Ace Frehley goes off the rails... again. Mars v. Crue. Gene Simmons doesn't hydrate & more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:29:48

CFN Sports

CFN Sports

Some bonus SPORTS TALK with both Bakko & LC.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterSubscribe to our YouTube channel: Cobras & Fire Rock

Apr 23, 2023 • 4:12

Bakko Plus One: Gene Vogel

Bakko Plus One: Gene Vogel

Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast joins Bakko as his plus one. They discuss celebrating Easter as a heathen. Ranking holiday candy. People leaving baseball games not drunk enough. Trying to remember the last time we stayed at a bar for last call. Some guitar player talk related to the new Metallica. And then a full breakdown of the EP that broke Danzig, Thrall: Demonsweatlive. (1) Disciples of the Watch Podcast | FacebookPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:25:49

Ace Frehley Dirt Day Special Report

Ace Frehley Dirt Day Special Report

On March 29th 2023, Ace Frehley went on the Eddie Trunk show and gave Paul Stanley an ultimatum. Apologize for saying if he and fellow former member Peter Criss were in the band now, they would have to call the band PISS or Ace threatened he will come back and expose dirt on Simmons & Stanley that will end them. Referencing a 120 page unpublished manifest that contained said dirt. In a first of its kind Cobras & Fire Special Edition Bakko & LC get to the bottom of the story while the Spaceman hi

Apr 5, 2023 • 10:59

EP 293: We Break Our Silence On Shocking Mick Mars Revelation

EP 293: We Break Our Silence On Shocking Mick Mars Revelation

LC & Bakko realize they may still be dragging from their weekend in Nashville. But they power through to give a shout out to ROCKNPOD 23 and then get into: AlternativeNation goes sensational. Real Housewives of St. Paul. Milli Vanilli 30 years later. Michael Anthony's Not So Super group. Metallica buys a record plant. Meg White's drumming. No one likes Godsmack. Journey is bat shit. New records from Extreme, Winger & Buckcherry. Personal boundaries. Wolf Van Halen strikes back. Dave Mustaine not

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:30:16

EP 292: March Badness 2023 - KISS Asylum

EP 292: March Badness 2023 - KISS Asylum

The self appointed judges have spoken. The 2023 March Badness Champion is KISS Asylum. LC & Bakko breakdown this 1985 turd from the hottest band in the land. They go track by track and get into what went into the making of the record. The subsequent tour and what the people involved have to say about it since. Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire:

Mar 28, 2023 • 1:43:30

EP 291: ROCKNPOD Expo 2023

EP 291: ROCKNPOD Expo 2023

LC & Bakko, ROCKNPOD OG's, went back to rep themselves. Decibel Geek. Pantheon Podcasts. And the event with a mix of fellow podcaster chats with guest chats. Sincere apologies as the Don Jamieson interview was corrupted on download. Go to our YouTube page to watch the whole interview with just the camera audio. Other than that...Brian Davis - Damn Good Movie MemoriesSteven Michael - Growin' Up RockGeno Arce - Ron Keel BandAaron Camaro - Decibel GeekStevie Rachelle - TUFF/Metal Sludg

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:36:26

ROCKNPOD 2023 Primer aka No Sleep Till Nashville

ROCKNPOD 2023 Primer aka No Sleep Till Nashville

With ROCKNPOD days away, LC & Bakko do a quick primer ep. Then LC plays Random Rocker for the first time. Next stop, Nashville.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | FacebookFollow us on Twitter: Best Hard Rock & Metal Podc

Mar 14, 2023 • 30:32

Bakko Plus One -Josh Sebek, Welcome To 1979

Bakko Plus One -Josh Sebek, Welcome To 1979

In this ep of Plus One, Bakko is joined by Vinyl Mastering Engineer from Welcome To 1979 Studios in Nashville, Josh Sebek. We get into the very basics of mastering and step it all the way through to the finished product we put on our turntables.Josh Sebek is a mastering engineer based out of Nashville, TN. Originally from Canada, he made the move to Nashville in February 2022 from Boston, MA to find a home at Welcome to 1979.Josh began his career in audio at Berklee College of Music whe

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:10:12

Steve Zing of Samhain, Danzig & Blak29

Steve Zing of Samhain, Danzig & Blak29

Founding member of Samhain Steve Zing joins the program to discuss his latest record with Blak29. Being in the longest consistent lineup of Danzig. The best Pizza on the east coast. Growing up with Misfits guitarist Doyle. Lars Ulrich wanting his drum sound. Joining Samhain. Getting married in Vegas. Playing bass for the first time. Why there was never any talk about new Samhain music and much more.Coming from a background playing with such names as Samhain, Mourning Noise, and even the

Mar 2, 2023 • 45:30

EP 290: Satan Lying In State

EP 290: Satan Lying In State

LC & Bakko discuss important topics like: Looking at a body that's been dead for 100 years. Between Sam Smith & Rihanna, Satan is having a few bad weeks. Lizzo getting a snow plow named after her. Cancel Culture. Mega Dave baiting Metallica. John 5 "KILLING IT" with Motley Crue. Some gout discussion. Bakko is not a Dr. LA Guns and Sean McCoy have new music. Livenation & Ticketmaster shove their fist further up our asses. Beyonce still sucks. Ace never won a grammy. Short Round makes a run at the

Feb 28, 2023 • 1:08:20

Bakko Plus One - Randy Brown of the Synaptic Empire

Bakko Plus One - Randy Brown of the Synaptic Empire

Randy Brown, host of the Synaptic Empire podcast joins Bakko to discuss Fantasy Football. The Spice Girls. Vinyl. Streaming. Porky's on Blu Ray. Raquel Welch. Bruce Springsteen. Little Caesar, The Rolling Stones & KISS. Catching guitar picks. The greatest Van Halen song. And they play Random Rocker.The Synaptic Podcast (cnjradio.com)Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanp

Feb 21, 2023 • 1:07:50

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL SUPER BOWL RECAP

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL SUPER BOWL RECAP

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast. Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups. And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Talk Toomey Archives - KnotfestDisciples of the Watch Podcast | A show

Feb 16, 2023 • 53:11

EP 289: Harry Styles, Ozzy & Stifler's Mom

EP 289: Harry Styles, Ozzy & Stifler's Mom

LC & Bakko discuss how LC is doing after his deviated septum surgery. Rock N Pod 2023. The latest KISS Soundboard news. Stifler's mom bangs frat boys. Plastic bag fee hack. Borat destroys Pam & Kid's marriage. Harry Styles give you gray hair. Boy Bands. K Pop. Pantera kicked off a couple of festivals. Ozzy is done touring. Sebastian Bach gets a laptop tossed at him. A Tiger King update and somehow more.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts

Feb 14, 2023 • 1:14:58

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL SUPER BOWL

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL SUPER BOWL

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast. Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups. And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker

Feb 9, 2023 • 37:26

Bakko Plus One: Joshua Toomey

Bakko Plus One: Joshua Toomey

This week Bakko's plus one is Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast and the top rated NFL podcast SLOBBERKNOCKERS. They reunite to discuss this years nominees for the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame. Meat making Bakko's day. Brady retires on the same day as Ozzy. Turing into your dad. Rihanna being the favorite music of demons. Rick Astley & The Blackeyed Peas each have lawsuits. CD's used CD stores don't want. & More.Talk Toomey Presented By Knotfest on Apple PodcastsPantheon Podca

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:25:10

EP 288: What's Fappening Now?

EP 288: What's Fappening Now?

This week LC & Bakko debate Water Parks vs. National Parks. Chris Cornell sings a couple of Ones. Cate Blanchett dismisses metal. Margot Robbie defends it. Bakko takes a cheap shot at Robin Zander. Groundhog Day comes up for some reason. The Fappening. Ugly Kid Joe tours the US for the 1st time in 27 years. A Metal Fest bans backing tracks. And we pay our respects to Van Conner, David Crosby & Jeff Beck.Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcast

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:18:28

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL PLAYOFFS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast. Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups. And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney. In

Jan 26, 2023 • 42:47

Bakko Plus One: Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek

Bakko Plus One: Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek

Bakko's plus one this time is Chris Czynszak of the Decibel Geek Podcast. Bakko & Chris talk coffee. Paul Stanley's birthday. The recent upgrade to KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. KISSonline.com customer service. Gene Simmons the investor. Some football talk with a beef squash. Bret Michaels wants to be anyone but Bret Michaels. RockNPod talk and more.Home - Decibel GeekROCKNPOD Expo Home 2023 - Nashville ROCKNPOD ExpoPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe a

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:26:49

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL PLAYOFFS DIVISION ROUND

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL PLAYOFFS DIVISION ROUND

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast. Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups. And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker

Jan 19, 2023 • 35:56

EP 287: Bret Michaels Costco VIP Package

EP 287: Bret Michaels Costco VIP Package

The boys are BACK! LC & Bakko are back from a long holiday break with a spankin new Supershow. So much discussed including: A Bro-Dragon update. LC's Ghost Poop. Bakko has a horror movie idea. Dad jokes. Metallica news. Pantera. Ticketmaster. Taylor Swift. Billy Corgan's snacking habits. Mick Mars disappearance. Gene Simmons on Bill Maher. Choosing between the cost of a Bret Michaels VIP package vs. a Costco membership and somehow... more. We say THANK YOU for your patience. It's 2023 and we are

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:41:22

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL Wild Card Round

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL Wild Card Round

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast. Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups. And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker

Jan 12, 2023 • 55:35

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK EIGHTEEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK EIGHTEEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Jan 5, 2023 • 1:02:02

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2022 Part Two

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2022 Part Two

Part two of our year in review features all sorts of fun bits. The perils of being a KISS fan. Ron Keel talks about Bon Jovi vocals issues. Backing tracks are the new norm. Brynn Arens pisses off Bob Ezrin. Creaturesfest. Daryl Hall joins the show & more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and fol

Jan 3, 2023 • 2:15:55

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK 17

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK 17

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Dec 29, 2022 • 56:29

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2022 Part One

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2022 Part One

Laugh again while looking back at the highlights that made up the year of 2022 for the Cobras & Fire Podcast. Bakko whipping shitty's. LC goes on a cruise. Alex Skolnick turns to rap. Ozzy gets in the NFT game. Dave Grohl makes a movie with Bakko's ideas. Eric Church is a dick. Some random Loverboy talk & more. Music:Blur - Song TwoLetters To Cleo - Here & NowU2 - OneAlice In Chains - Right TurnVeruca Salt - SeetherSoundgarden - Burden In My HandSheryl Crow - All I Wanna DoR

Dec 27, 2022 • 2:00:29

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SIXTEEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SIXTEEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:00:52

Interview: Cheap Trick "This Band Has No Past" Author Brian J. Kramp

Interview: Cheap Trick "This Band Has No Past" Author Brian J. Kramp

Author Brian J. Kramp joins LC to discuss his book "Cheap Trick: This Band Has No Past" his podcast Rock and/or Roll, and the Rock N Pod Expo. Buy his book! It's great!Buy Cheap Trick: This Band Has No Past on AmazonJawbone Press Brian Kramp dug deep for the details. After reading his book, my black-and-white memories are now in color. Great work Brian!’BUN E. CARLOS‘Brian Kramp’s amazing, forensic investigation into the band’s prehistory and early days does for Cheap Trick what Mark Le

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:05:30

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FIFTEEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FIFTEEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Dec 15, 2022 • 1:04:10

Top 5 Albums - 2022

Top 5 Albums - 2022

The moment you've all been waiting for. LC & Bakko reveal their Top Five Albums of 2022! Intro Music: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown - Sunday No ShowOutro Music: Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts - Ain't For The FaintPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & F

Dec 13, 2022 • 1:05:14

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FOURTEEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FOURTEEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Dec 8, 2022 • 50:15

3-4 Good Songs, Reissues - 2022 Albums

3-4 Good Songs, Reissues - 2022 Albums

As we close out the year that was 2022, LC & Bakko prep for their individual Top 5 albums of the year with this "Close but no Cigar" episode discussing the year's records that were as Bakko says, "Not too bad!" or "3-4 good songs." Some reissue talk, flat-out bad "swing, and a miss" release talk as well as musicians that are gone but not forgotten.   Buy Music!Music Featured: Frank Turner: A GatheringKISS: Saint & SinnerClutch: Moutain of BoneSword: Apocryphon Skid Row: Gang's A

Dec 6, 2022 • 1:12:25

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK THIRTEEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK THIRTEEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Dec 1, 2022 • 55:55

Interview: Marty McCoy (Lonely Ones, Bobaflex)

Interview: Marty McCoy (Lonely Ones, Bobaflex)

LC interviews Marty McCoy of The Lonely Ones and Bobaflex.  This interview has everything. Prince's vault. The return of Bobaflex (?) Home invasions. Nutsack staples. Conspiracy theories. Albums vs. singles. Guns. A flood of new music from both Lonely Ones and Bobaflex in 2023. And an announcement about a possible double bill tour that churns LC's butter. Song snippets featured: Bedroom Door, Blow Your Dreams Into The Sky, Eternal SadnessLonely Ones WebsiteStream New Single: "Bedroom Do

Nov 29, 2022 • 30:31

Black Friday 2022

Black Friday 2022

A seasonal tradition as ingrained as Turkey on Thanksgiving, LC & Bakko are back with their Black Friday Door Buster Special. Shop smart. Be nice and let's try to enjoy the Holidays. And enjoy this bonus Cobra! Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookClick like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock

Nov 25, 2022 • 41:35

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TWELVE

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TWELVE

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Nov 24, 2022 • 44:57

Breakfast In Saint Paul

Breakfast In Saint Paul

On a quick swing through Minnesota, LC & Bakko go out for breakfast.  What you are listening to is an unedited recording of their conversation at the table. Not a real EP. Just an honest peak at their friendship. And a colorful waitress. Keys Cafe & Bakery - Serving Twin Cities Since 1973 - keyscafe.comPantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Gro

Nov 20, 2022 • 43:19

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK ELEVEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK ELEVEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Nov 17, 2022 • 52:42

F**k Like A Podcast

F**k Like A Podcast

A Cobras & Fire Super-Show.  LC gets a ticket in Utah. Bakko has an uncomfortable dinner. Weird Al has a bio-pic. Kanye West gets some advice from Gene Simmons. Elon Musk opens and then closes the door on the return of Pawl Stanley. Bakko & Gene Vogel play some KISS. Huey Lewis sells his catalog. Revolution Saints have two new members and still haven't actually spent time in the same room. LC guests on the Slydog Music Cast. WASP kicks off it's tour & more.  Bakko & Gene at KISS Music From The E

Nov 15, 2022 • 1:40:35

Daryl Hall Interview 2022

Daryl Hall Interview 2022

Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall joins the program to discuss his thoughts on the RNRHOF. An update on Live From Daryl's House as well as a look back at previous episodes. His relationship with John Oates. His current tour with Todd Rundgren and more.  Pantheon Podcasts Daryl Hall Live From Daryl's House with Daryl Hall :: Homepage (livefromdarylshouse.com) HOME - Official Website | Daryl Hall & John Oates (hallandoates.com) Callin' Oates - (719) 266-2837 Reach out to us! Rate, review and su

Nov 14, 2022 • 38:06

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Nov 10, 2022 • 49:42

EP 283: Dynamic Podcasting

EP 283: Dynamic Podcasting

LC & Bakko recap the Blizzard of Pod. Mick Mars retiring.  John 5 is joining. Lynch Mob is back. Great White has another new singer while their former singers do a Storytellers show but no one tells Mitch Malloy. Five Finger Death Punch singer Ivan cashes in his heavy metal pension. And Blink 182 is the latest artist to do absolutely nothing about Ticketmaster fucking over their fans.   Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock

Nov 8, 2022 • 1:14:01

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK NINE

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK NINE

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Nov 3, 2022 • 58:26

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK EIGHT

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK EIGHT

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Oct 27, 2022 • 43:52

The Blizzard Of Pod

The Blizzard Of Pod

The Cobras & Fire's Halloween tradition continues with The Blizzard of Pod. An adaption of the classic movie. Andy Schaal and Gene Vogel return. This time playing themselves as the classic character's we know from the original movie.  Andy finds out the hard way that his friends aren't very good friends. But along the journey they sort of redeem themselves. Happy Halloween. Starring:Andy SchaalGene VogelLC FoxBakkoJoshua ToomeyAaron CamaroMatt PorterChris CzynszakKevin WilliamsEric

Oct 25, 2022 • 42:41

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SEVEN

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SEVEN

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picke

Oct 20, 2022 • 45:49

EP 281: Laptop Rock

EP 281: Laptop Rock

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets show recap, another laptop cancels a show, Gene Simmons has no friends, Dave Ellefson strikes back, John 5 joining Motley Crue rumor, and more.    Pantheon Podcasts Reach out to us! Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple Podcasts Join our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Click like and follow on Facebook: (2) Cobras & Fire: Rock Podcast | Chicago IL | Facebook Follow us on Tw

Oct 18, 2022 • 1:06:37

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SIX

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK SIX

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Oct 13, 2022 • 54:53

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in Minneapolis 2022

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in Minneapolis 2022

Bakko is joined by regular guest Gene Vogel as they record live in the lobby of the Minneapolis stop of the Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets Tour. Light conversation mixed with attendee guest commentary. Enjoy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2022 • 46:55

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FIVE

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FIVE

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Oct 6, 2022 • 39:25

EP 280: Riddled With Guilt

EP 280: Riddled With Guilt

This EP LC looks to make amends with his past while coaxing Bakko to reveal some past shittery. Bakko has breaking War Babies news. An Elderfest Announcement. Wolfgang Van Halen needs to take a timeout. Tommy Lee gets into the boutique pastry game. Corey Feldman has another abuser to expose. The MoFi vinyl scandal. Adam Levine is still a douche bag. And somehow... more. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk S

Oct 4, 2022 • 1:27:24

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FOUR

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK FOUR

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where three of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearney.

Sep 29, 2022 • 41:15

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK THREE

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK THREE

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where a couple of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk. Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest picker is Jason Kearne

Sep 22, 2022 • 53:51

EP 279: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show, Ozzy, Concerts

EP 279: Taylor Hawkins Tribute Show, Ozzy, Concerts

LC & Bakko discuss the Taylor Hawkins Tribute show in London. A listener critiques our podcast.  Ozzy has a new album and performs at an NFL game. Black Veil Brides cancel a show. Sammy Hagar shows his age. Rammstein dials back the fire.  And they discuss the role politics should play in our show. Pantheon PodcastsReach out to us!Rate, review and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show on Apple PodcastsJoin our fanpage on Facebook: (2) Cobras ON Fire:

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:25:38

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TWO 2022

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK TWO 2022

Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where a couple of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire, Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast & Gene Vogel from the Disciples of the Watch Podcast.  Each week they discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks guest pi

Sep 15, 2022 • 48:20

AC/LC: Ugly Kid Joe

AC/LC: Ugly Kid Joe

Aaron Camaro of Decibel Geek joins forces with LC to discuss the genius of Ugly Kid Joe. Note: This ep features zero songs with Hate or Cradle in the title.  Join us for a fun conversation.  In 1991, Ugly Kid Joe released As Ugly As They Wanna Be, the greatest-selling EP of all time.  They followed it up with the multi-platinum America's Least Wanted, toured with bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, and then... basically vanished.  Since then they've released several albums you've likely never heard of,

Sep 13, 2022 • 1:41:59

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK ONE 2022

SLOBBERKNOCKERS NFL WEEK ONE 2022

Welcome to the debut episode of Slobberknockers. A weekly NFL show where a couple of lifelong musicians come together to discuss their other passion, pro football. Hosted by Bakko from Cobras & Fire and Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast.  Each week Bakko & Josh will discuss the latest NFL news and make the picks for that weeks matchups.  And because they are a couple of homers. Plenty of Titans & Vikings talk.Each week will feature a guest/listener picks. This weeks g

Sep 8, 2022 • 43:06

Jake E Lee Interview

Jake E Lee Interview

With the Labor Day Holiday weekend LC & Bakko are taking a week off. So this week we look back and replay one of our most popular interviews. Jake E Lee from 2018. Originally posted in November 2018, this chat helped get us to a new level so to speak.  Jake E Lee joins the program for a wide ranging conversation that covers everything from Ozzy wanting to write songs at 3:00 in the morning, Phil Soussan conspiring against him, not bonding with Ozzy, the Badlands manager trying to blackmail him,

Sep 6, 2022 • 1:38:08

EP 278: Tommy's Dong

EP 278: Tommy's Dong

LC is afraid of snakes. Phone app notifications. The important of context in comedy. TikToker tries to take down Metallica. Anthrax doesn't like Andy Dick. The Netflix Woodstock 99 doc. KISS Kruise update. Tommy Lee dick sync's (copyright LC) & Bakko bids farewell to an old friend. Music:Tuk Smith - The Ballad of Misspent YouthJoe Walsh - I.L.B.T.'sWilson - College Gang BangJerry Cantrell - Had To KnowFatboy Slim - Praise YouJesus Chrysler - Goddamn Handsome Man Learn more about yo

Aug 30, 2022 • 1:29:15

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 4

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 4

Season 2 ends with a bang. Hot tub. Guitars. Vodka. Whiskey and too many Coors Lights pepper this recording. Andy drinks enough Fruity Pebbles vodka that he becomes Bam Bam.  An aborted game of Kill. Fuck. Mary. Tons of inappropriate conversation that captures the attention of the neighbors.  Capped off with the Random Rocker game. Host of Rock Strikes Ten, Joey Haynie, is the latest to attempt to take down Gene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2022 • 1:20:47

EP 277: Beyonce Is The Worst

EP 277: Beyonce Is The Worst

In this EP Bakko & LC  cover the following topics.  Bakko's new sitcom, "Tommy Lee, LC & Me".  A desk with the podcaster in mind. Metallica fan = Ugly in the 80's. Hot in 2022.  Alex Jones may be from another time.  Steve Albini is a poker genius.  Judas Priest lost Ripper Owens' contact info.  Ranking fairs.  Kid Rock fans pissed off they spent so much time parking. The Cobras & Fire Travel Agency.  And of course... BEYONCE IS THE WORST!Pantheon Podcasts Pocasts for Music L

Aug 16, 2022 • 1:20:27

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 3

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 3

Bakko & Gene's plans get a curveball, and they have to pivot from the original planned show for EP 3.  So the guitars never leave the laps resulting in some impromptu jamming.  Along the way sampling a Wisonsin lager. Sharing stories about getting tricked into going to Wisconsin. George Lynch's Nu Metal phase. Football. PuppyMonkeyBaby. Cancel culture has an enemy in Disturbd. And Alex Alt from the Slydog Podcast tries to end Gene's undefeated record in Random Rocker.  Pantheon Podcasts  Podcast

Aug 9, 2022 • 1:24:27

EP 276: Pantera Reunion, Geoff Tate Montana Vacation

EP 276: Pantera Reunion, Geoff Tate Montana Vacation

This week on Cobras & Fire. Stadium Tour dynamic ticket pricing update. Tommy Lee fakes the drums. LC attends a cornhole tournament. Bakko puts ramps in his house. Pantera reunites. Home brewing beer is no longer cool.  KISS announces another 100 shows. Sam Loomis goes dark.  Nita Strauss has a new job. Geoff Tate takes us on a guided horseback tour of Montana ghost towns. And an ode to the recent passing of producer Michael James Jackson. The perfect ep for people with too much time on their ha

Aug 2, 2022 • 1:39:44

SOMO After Dark Ep 1

SOMO After Dark Ep 1

What happens when you turn off the mics... and then turn them back on. Gene and Bakko relax with a beer or two and recap the first two eps. Actually, it's just some random talk about pets and whatever. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022 • 35:01

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 2

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 2

In this EP Gene and & Bakko debate the validity of weatherman. Outdoor concerts. Bakko getting covid.  The emotional effect of selling collectibles. LC Fox appearing on Joey Haynie's podcast Rock Strikes 10. Shows you wished you skipped. The Taste Of MN concerts.  And a special guest joins the program for the game Random Rocker. Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts for music loversDisciples of the Watch Podcast | A show about Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music and news, both Independent and the

Jul 26, 2022 • 1:33:23

EP 275: Smoke Em If You Got Em

EP 275: Smoke Em If You Got Em

The boys are back from summer break with a Supershow!  And it's a good time to be a KISS fan. Bakko & LC get into all of the vintage videos being released upon KISS World. They reminisce about smoking. Packing for a road trip. Swimming for beers.  David Lee Roth holding up a tribute show. Some Eddie Van Halen news. Tracii Guns performing from the throne. What constitutes a dad joke.  Tommy Lee's wife goes all wife on his ribs. Poison skips a date and more. We told you it was a Super

Jul 19, 2022 • 1:32:22

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 1

Suns Out Mics Out Season 2 EP 1

Suns Out Mics Out Season Two EP 1. The band is back together. Bakko, Gene & Andy talk about their summer plans. Elvis getting banned in Vegas Wedding Chapels. And at one point Gene gets the whisky out. There is also a new game for season 2 and they have a jam at the end. Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts for music loversDisciples of the Watch Podcast | A show about Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music and news, both Independent and the 'Big Time' bands! (dotwpod.com) Learn more about your ad c

Jul 12, 2022 • 1:05:44

Mark Miller of Labelcoin

Mark Miller of Labelcoin

Founder and CEO of Labelcoin Mark Miller joins the program to discuss his company, how he seems it as the Robin Hood for music and how anyone can get involved. Mark & Bakko also get into streaming royalties. The future of the music industry.  Some crypto currency talk. NFT's. E Sports and more. Welcome - Labelcoin | Robinhood for MusicHome - Brave Enough EntertainmentTaikai VR • Taikai EsportsRockin' Is My Business - The Four HorsemanI Want You Back - Jesus Chrysler Learn more abou

Jun 30, 2022 • 57:22

EP 274: AARP Motley Banana Hammocks

EP 274: AARP Motley Banana Hammocks

LC & Bakko talk swimming in speedos.  The Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins Tribute shows coming up. The latest KISS Soundboard Series release.  Judas Priest dipping their toes in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.  Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak kicking ass in Sweden. AARP entertainment recommendations.  Poison BLOWING the other bands away on the Stadium Tour. Tommy Lee slips on a banana and cracks a few ribs. Vince Neil's nemesis and more.   Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Music: Metallic

Jun 28, 2022 • 1:19:24

Bakko Plus One-Steven Michael Growin' Up Rock

Bakko Plus One-Steven Michael Growin' Up Rock

This EP Bakko's Plus One is Steven Michael from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast.  Steven & Bakko get into Steven's Creatures Fest experience.  Old rockers stuck in the past. What constitutes "new" rock.  Plus they get into some beefs about MTV and HoloDio (copyright Bakko). And a bunch of other silly shit.  Featuring new bands on the rise.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversHome - Growin' Up Rock (growinuprock.com)Music:Monster Truck - Golden WomanThem Evils - Where You Gonna Crash TonightFo

Jun 21, 2022 • 1:35:21

EP 273: Creatures Fest & Mitch Malloy

EP 273: Creatures Fest & Mitch Malloy

This week LC & Bakko recap Creaturesfest. The Vinnie Vincent shit show. Punchlines & Backlines. Looking ahead to Lickfest. A VH Tour update. Guy Fieri pimps tequila with Sammy Hagar, And Mitch Malloy finds out that Great White have their own thing going on.   Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Music: CraZee - The OathKISS - And On The 8th DayBakkaraoke - Vinny May (Not Show)Sammy Hagar - Sam I AmGreat White - Rock Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

Jun 14, 2022 • 1:12:53

Bakko Plus One - Bushy from The Plug Podcast

Bakko Plus One - Bushy from The Plug Podcast

Bushy joins Bakko to talk about the difference between millennials on social media vs. real life.  Passing music tastes onto our children. Metal heads portrayed in the movies. The Netflix movie Metal Lords. Spinal Tap gets a sequel. Plus some talk about the latest feuds featuring Depp v. Heard and Nugent v. JettPantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Blackberry Smoke - Holding All The RosesSlipknot - Left BehindOzark Mountain Daredevils - If You Want To Get To HeavenPantera -

Jun 7, 2022 • 1:26:01

EP 272: Robe-O Slob

EP 272: Robe-O Slob

This week LC & Bakko tackle all the important issues. Food delivery apps. Jeff Scott Soto gets escorted out of a Malmsteen show. Vince Neil gets approved for a loan. Gene Simmons shows up for work in a robe. Neil Bogart gets a bio-pic. Nudity on Disney Plus & MorePantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Newsted - ...As The Crow FliesZodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Driving On Holy GasolineTyketto - Forever YoungTeddybears - Punk RockerTrigger - Somebody Like Yo

May 31, 2022 • 1:13:30

Robe-O Slob

Robe-O Slob

This week LC & Bakko tackle all the important issues. Food delivery apps. Jeff Scott Soto gets escorted out of a Malmsteen show. Vince Neil gets approved for a loan. Gene Simmons shows up for work in a robe. Neil Bogart gets a bio-pic. Nudity on Disney Plus & MorePantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Newsted - ...As The Crow FliesZodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction - Driving On Holy GasolineTyketto - Forever YoungTeddybears - Punk RockerTrigger - Somebody Like YouPeter Criss - Feel L

May 31, 2022 • 1:12:15

Hold On Roosely

Hold On Roosely

This week Bakko & LC, the Holy Duo, discuss flatulence from Down Under. The benefits of going dry for a month. Skid Row's performance at M3. Michael Anthony chimes in with an update on the rumored VH tribute tour. Vince Neil working out with Phil Collen on the Stadium Tour. A Creatures Fest preview and so much more.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Van Halen - JumpUnder The Influence of Giants - Mama's RoomSebastian Bach - (Love Is) A Bitch SlapMMVHE - PanamaDef Leppard - Take Wh

May 24, 2022 • 1:11:04

EP 271: Hold On Roosely

EP 271: Hold On Roosely

This week Bakko & LC, the Holy Duo, discuss flatulence from Down Under. The benefits of going dry for a month. Skid Row's performance at M3. Michael Anthony chimes in with an update on the rumored VH tribute tour. Vince Neil working out with Phil Collen on the Stadium Tour. A Creatures Fest preview and so much more.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Van Halen - JumpUnder The Influence of Giants - Mama's RoomSebastian Bach - (Love Is) A Bitch SlapMMVHE - PanamaDef Lepp

May 24, 2022 • 1:12:19

Bakko Plus One: Brynn from FLIPP

Bakko Plus One: Brynn from FLIPP

FLIPP singer, songwriter and guitarist Brynn Arens returns to the program to discuss FLIPP's latest release Too Dumb To Quit. Their first album of new music in 20 years. Bakko & Brynn get into that as well as buying instruments when you are poor. Pissing off Bob Ezrin. Evanescence kicking them off a tour because of a pillow fight. Making an album now vs. then. Krackerjacks and doing an interview totally not stoned. All while Bakko & Brynn play Too Dumb To Quit. And more!Panth

May 17, 2022 • 1:21:30

Bakko Plus One: Brynn from FLIPP

Bakko Plus One: Brynn from FLIPP

FLIPP singer, songwriter and guitarist Brynn Arens returns to the program to discuss FLIPP's latest release Too Dumb To Quit. Their first album of new music in 20 years. Bakko & Brynn get into that as well as buying instruments when you are poor. Pissing off Bob Ezrin. Evanescence kicking them off a tour because of a pillow fight. Making an album now vs. then. Krackerjacks and doing an interview totally not stoned. All while Bakko & Brynn play Too Dumb To Quit. And more!Pantheon Podcasts, Pod

May 17, 2022 • 1:19:14

Bakko Plus One - Zeus, Shout It Out Loudcast

Bakko Plus One - Zeus, Shout It Out Loudcast

This week, Bakko's Plus One is Zeus from the Shout It Out Loudcast. Plenty of KISS talk on this one. The perfect KISS body. Paul Stanley on Twitter. But some other stuff including breaking down some confusing lyrics from a 70's arena rock giant.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversShout It Out Loudcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 1:18:37

Bakko Plus One - Zeus, Shout It Out Loudcast

Bakko Plus One - Zeus, Shout It Out Loudcast

This week, Bakko's Plus One is Zeus from the Shout It Out Loudcast. Plenty of KISS talk on this one. The perfect KISS body. Paul Stanley on Twitter. But some other stuff including breaking down some confusing lyrics from a 70's arena rock giant.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversShout It Out LoudcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 1:17:22

EP 270: Bon Jovi Vox, VH Tribute Tour + Live or Tracks?

EP 270: Bon Jovi Vox, VH Tribute Tour + Live or Tracks?

Jon Bon Jovi vocal struggles. LC getting baptized at a Local H show. Bach v. Jericho v. Trunk v. Santa Cruz. Eddie Van Halen tribute tour rumors. Being discriminated for being a KISS fan. LC & Bakko wonder if the listeners think Aaron Camaro or Craig Smith is in the studio when we record. Horrible people hooking up and more.Local H - 4/20/22 Setlist via Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/65Bm9LLWw2vAmG4z6DPwSz?si=8be9d94c95e84fccPantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusi

May 3, 2022 • 1:16:22

Bon Jovi Vox, VH Tribute Tour + Live or Tracks?

Bon Jovi Vox, VH Tribute Tour + Live or Tracks?

Jon Bon Jovi vocal struggles. LC getting baptized at a Local H show. Bach v. Jericho v. Trunk v. Santa Cruz. Eddie Van Halen tribute tour rumors. Being discriminated for being a KISS fan. LC & Bakko wonder if the listeners think Aaron Camaro or Craig Smith is in the studio when we record. Horrible people hooking up and more.Local H - 4/20/22 Setlist via Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/65Bm9LLWw2vAmG4z6DPwSz?si=8be9d94c95e84fccPantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Bon Jovi -

May 3, 2022 • 1:15:07

Bakko Plus One - Ron Keel

Bakko Plus One - Ron Keel

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel is back to talk about new music. Keelworld. Keelfest. Some of our aging rock stars vocal struggles. Canceling a show. Busting Bakko's balls and more. Enjoy.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversRon Keel - Ron Keel, KeelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022 • 1:15:10

Bakko Plus One - Ron Keel

Bakko Plus One - Ron Keel

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel is back to talk about new music. Keelworld. Keelfest. Some of our aging rock stars vocal struggles. Canceling a show. Busting Bakko's balls and more. Enjoy. Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Ron Keel - Ron Keel, Keel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022 • 1:16:25

Batch 7 -  Bret Michaels Church Peppers

Batch 7 - Bret Michaels Church Peppers

This week LC & Bakko discuss invading ones personal space. Eric Church is d-bag. A look back at our first 6 batches. Some love for podcasts, Paul Stanley goes on a family vacation. A Red Hot Chili Peppers album review and Bret Michaels takes a stab at that sweet TikTok influencer money.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Damned Things - Handbook For The DeceasedMotorhead - Get Back In LineAudrey Horne - Danse MacabreBakko - Twist O CainDead Daisies - Like No OtherRed Hot Chili Pepp

Apr 19, 2022 • 1:22:41

EP 269: Batch 7 - Bret Michaels Church Peppers

EP 269: Batch 7 - Bret Michaels Church Peppers

This week LC & Bakko discuss invading ones personal space. Eric Church is d-bag. A look back at our first 6 batches. Some love for podcasts, Paul Stanley goes on a family vacation. A Red Hot Chili Peppers album review and Bret Michaels takes a stab at that sweet TikTok influencer money.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversMusic:Damned Things - Handbook For The DeceasedMotorhead - Get Back In LineAudrey Horne - Danse MacabreBakko - Twist O CainDead Daisies - Like No OtherRed H

Apr 19, 2022 • 1:24:26

Bakko Plus One - Courtney Cronin Dold

Bakko Plus One - Courtney Cronin Dold

Comedian Courtney Cronin Dold joins Bakko to discuss misogyny in entertainment. The slap. The odds of Vince Neil surviving the Stadium Tour. MIlli Vanilli. Teenage Spank Banks. KISS Jokes. Taylor Hawkins and special Grammy new artist game with a very special podcaster. Enjoy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2022 • 1:36:06

Bakko Plus One - Courtney Cronin Dold

Bakko Plus One - Courtney Cronin Dold

Comedian Courtney Cronin Dold joins Bakko to discuss misogyny in entertainment. The slap. The odds of Vince Neil surviving the Stadium Tour. MIlli Vanilli. Teenage Spank Banks. KISS Jokes. Taylor Hawkins and special Grammy new artist game with a very special podcaster. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2022 • 1:37:21

Jordan Griffin of Them Evils Interview

Jordan Griffin of Them Evils Interview

Jordan Griffin, guitarist and singer of Them Evils returns to the show to discuss their latest single Burner, the bands bass player being in the mix for the next Steel Panther bassist, getting beer from Dave Grohl, guitar gear, the reality of streaming, some grunge love, a tour tease and more.Them EvilsPantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2022 • 45:48

Jordan Griffin of Them Evils Interview

Jordan Griffin of Them Evils Interview

Jordan Griffin, guitarist and singer of Them Evils returns to the show to discuss their latest single Burner, the bands bass player being in the mix for the next Steel Panther bassist, getting beer from Dave Grohl, guitar gear, the reality of streaming, some grunge love, a tour tease and more.Them EvilsPantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2022 • 44:05

EP 268: Taylor Hawkins, Kim Kardashian, Skid Row

EP 268: Taylor Hawkins, Kim Kardashian, Skid Row

Just before the recording of this EP LC & Bakko learned of the passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. This EP is dedicated to him. The guys also discuss Skid Row, yet again, having a new singer, where Kid Rock lands on the "Cool" scale, Ghost and Def Leppard release new music, and somehow pickleball is involved. Enjoy.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022 • 1:12:08

Taylor Hawkins, Kim Kardashian, Skid Row

Taylor Hawkins, Kim Kardashian, Skid Row

Just before the recording of this EP LC & Bakko learned of the passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. This EP is dedicated to him. The guys also discuss Skid Row, yet again, having a new singer, where Kid Rock lands on the "Cool" scale, Ghost and Def Leppard release new music, and somehow pickleball is involved. Enjoy.Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022 • 1:10:53

EP 267: March Badness 2022 Champion

EP 267: March Badness 2022 Champion

The polls are closed. The votes have been counted. The 2022 March Badness Tournament is over. LC & Bakko present your champion to you... the listener. Thanks for voting. Until next year... Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022 • 1:31:05

March Badness 2022 Champion

March Badness 2022 Champion

The polls are closed. The votes have been counted. The 2022 March Badness Tournament is over. LC & Bakko present your champion to you... the listener. Thanks for voting. Until next year...Pantheon Podcasts, Podcasts for music loversLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022 • 1:28:21

Bakko Plus One - Brian Davis of Damn Good Movie Memories

Bakko Plus One - Brian Davis of Damn Good Movie Memories

Bakko's Plus One this week is Brain Davis, host of the Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast. Bakko and Brian discuss the downside of activities like bowling, karaoke & softball. Bakko pitches a spinoff podcast to Brian. Car stereos. Cassettes. Music being undervalued. Netflix making a lot of bad stuff. Rock bio-pics vs. documentaries. Movie sound tracks and more. Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts for music loversDamn Good Movie Memories on Apple Podcasts Music:AC/DC - Who Made WhoDio - Hungr

Mar 22, 2022 • 1:33:23

Bakko Plus One - Brian Davis of Damn Good Movie Memories

Bakko Plus One - Brian Davis of Damn Good Movie Memories

Bakko's Plus One this week is Brain Davis, host of the Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast. Bakko and Brian discuss the downside of activities like bowling, karaoke & softball. Bakko pitches a spinoff podcast to Brian. Car stereos. Cassettes. Music being undervalued. Netflix making a lot of bad stuff. Rock bio-pics vs. documentaries. Movie sound tracks and more. Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts for music loversDamn Good Movie Memories on Apple Podcasts Music:AC/DC - Who Made WhoDio - Hungry For HeavenG

Mar 22, 2022 • 1:32:08

Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Pam & Tommy series, Nikki vs. Vedder

Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Pam & Tommy series, Nikki vs. Vedder

LC & Bakko discuss the Pam & Tommy series, the Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Nikki Sixx vs. Eddie Vedder, new releases from Scorpions and RHCP, Spotify drama, LC selling Girl Scout Cookies, and more.Music:Tommy Lee - TiredThem Evils - BurnerRed Hot Chili Peppers - Black SummerJesus Chrysler - Rockin' In The Free WorldDream Widow - March Of The InsaneGuns N Roses - You Ain't The FirstCobras & Fire is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, The Podcast Network for Music Lovers.Learn more about your

Mar 15, 2022 • 1:16:07

EP 266: Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Pam & Tommy series, Nikki vs. Vedder

EP 266: Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Pam & Tommy series, Nikki vs. Vedder

LC & Bakko discuss the Pam & Tommy series, the Foo Fighters movie Studio 666, Nikki Sixx vs. Eddie Vedder, new releases from Scorpions and RHCP, Spotify drama, LC selling Girl Scout Cookies, and more. Music: Tommy Lee - Tired Them Evils - Burner Red Hot Chili Peppers - Black Summer Jesus Chrysler - Rockin' In The Free World Dream Widow - March Of The Insane Guns N Roses - You Ain't The First Cobras & Fire is a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts, The Podcast Network for Music Lovers. Learn more a

Mar 15, 2022 • 1:18:52

March Badness Round 3 Results Show

March Badness Round 3 Results Show

We make our way into the March Badness Final Four with a recap of round 3 results and preview of the round 4 matchups. Round 4 voting starts Tuesday 3/15/2022. #MarchBadnessDownload Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF)VOTE!Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookDecibel Geek Community | FacebookBest Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterPantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music LoversLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022 • 14:36

March Badness Round 3 Results Show

March Badness Round 3 Results Show

We make our way into the March Badness Final Four with a recap of round 3 results and preview of the round 4 matchups. Round 4 voting starts Tuesday 3/15/2022. #MarchBadness Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF) VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | Facebook Decibel Geek Community | Facebook Best Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter Pantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music Lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022 • 15:51

March Badness - Round 2 Results

March Badness - Round 2 Results

We make our way into the March Badness Elite 8 with a recap of round 2 results and preview of round 3 matchups. Plus a bracket busted update. Round 3 voting starts Sunday 3/13/2022. #MarchBadnessDownload Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF)VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookDecibel Geek Community | FacebookBest Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterPantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music Lovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Mar 11, 2022 • 21:11

March Badness - Round 2 Results

March Badness - Round 2 Results

We make our way into the March Badness Elite 8 with a recap of round 2 results and preview of round 3 matchups. Plus a bracket busted update. Round 3 voting starts Sunday 3/13/2022. #MarchBadnessDownload Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF)VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookDecibel Geek Community | FacebookBest Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterPantheon Podcasts Podcasts For Music LoversLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022 • 19:56

March Badness - Round 1 Results

March Badness - Round 1 Results

Bakko & LC Recap the final votes of round one of 2022 March Badness. Round 2 polls open on Sunday, March 6th,Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook group, Decibel Geek Community Facebook group, and the Cobras & Fire Twitter page. Links below.! Vote on all 3 and as often as you can.Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF)VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookDecibel Geek Community | FacebookBest Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / TwitterPantheon PodcastsLearn mo

Mar 5, 2022 • 39:36

March Badness -  Round 1 Results

March Badness - Round 1 Results

Bakko & LC Recap the final votes of round one of 2022 March Badness. Round 2 polls open on Sunday, March 6th,Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook group, Decibel Geek Community Facebook group, and the Cobras & Fire Twitter page. Links below.! Vote on all 3 and as often as you can.Download Bracket from Cobras & Fire Website (PDF)VOTE! Cobras ON Fire: Private Group | FacebookDecibel Geek Community | FacebookBest Hard Rock & Metal Podcast (@CobrasFire) / Twitter

Mar 5, 2022 • 40:51

Monsters of Rock Cruise Recap

Monsters of Rock Cruise Recap

LC set sail last month on the Monsters of Rock 5-day cruise featuring Alice Cooper and a cast of thousands…. and Grampa Bakko has a lot of questions.Intro courtesy of Courtney Cronin-DoldMusic:Crazy Lixx-Hell Raising WomanUnion-Love (I Don't Need It Anymore)Motley Crue - Hooligan's HolidayLit-My Own Worst EnemyBeasto Blanco-Let's RipFaster Pussycat-Where There's A WhipEclipse-Mary LeighFollow Cobras & Fire (View All Links)Follow Pantheon - The Home of Music Podcasts (Spotify)Learn more about you

Mar 1, 2022 • 1:48:49

EP 265: Monsters of Rock Cruise Recap

EP 265: Monsters of Rock Cruise Recap

LC set sail last month on the Monsters of Rock 5-day cruise featuring Alice Cooper and a cast of thousands…. and Grampa Bakko has a lot of questions. Intro courtesy of Courtney Cronin-Dold Music: Crazy Lixx-Hell Raising Woman Union-Love (I Don't Need It Anymore) Motley Crue - Hooligan's Holiday Lit-My Own Worst Enemy Beasto Blanco-Let's Rip Faster Pussycat-Where There's A Whip Eclipse-Mary Leigh Follow Cobras & Fire (View All Links) Follow Pantheon - The Home of Music Podcasts (Spotify) Learn m

Mar 1, 2022 • 1:51:34

March Badness 2022 Selection Show

March Badness 2022 Selection Show

March Badness returns along with Chris & Aaron from Decibel Geek to join LC & Bakko for this year's selection show. 32 horrible albums will be weeded down to a single champion by listener vote and reviewed on a future episode.This year includes a listener pick from each of the hosts. Also, fill out your own bracket, email it to loosebakko@gmail.com for a chance to win a Cobras & Fire T-Shirt.Voting begins on March 1st and ends on March 18th. Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook grou

Feb 22, 2022 • 1:43:30

EP 264: March Badness 2022 Selection Show

EP 264: March Badness 2022 Selection Show

March Badness returns along with Chris & Aaron from Decibel Geek to join LC & Bakko for this year's selection show. 32 horrible albums will be weeded down to a single champion by listener vote and reviewed on a future episode. This year includes a listener pick from each of the hosts. Also, fill out your own bracket, email it to loosebakko@gmail.com for a chance to win a Cobras & Fire T-Shirt. Voting begins on March 1st and ends on March 18th. Voting can be done on the Cobras On Fire Facebook gr

Feb 22, 2022 • 1:45:09

Bakko Plus One - Wally Norton CGCM Radio

Bakko Plus One - Wally Norton CGCM Radio

Bakko's Plus One this week is Wally Norton from the CGCM Podcast and internet radio station. Bakko tries to give Bieber back to Canada. What is the best Van Halen song. Wally owning a cottage in Canada that isn't winterized. Bakko unwittingly starts a fight with Cardi B fans. They get into the Joe Rogan/Spotify/Neil Young kerfuffle. And a Canadian slang game. CFL vs. NFL. Everything from A-Zed.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed

Feb 15, 2022 • 1:36:25

Bakko Plus One - Wally Norton

Bakko Plus One - Wally Norton

Bakko's Plus One this week is Wally Norton from the CGCM Podcast and internet radio station. Bakko tries to give Bieber back to Canada. What is the best Van Halen song. Wally owning a cottage in Canada that isn't winterized. Bakko unwittingly starts a fight with Cardi B fans. They get into the Joe Rogan/Spotify/Neil Young kerfuffle. And a Canadian slang game. CFL vs. NFL. Everything from A-Zed.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Featuring th

Feb 15, 2022 • 1:35:10

Remembering Jonny Z with Neil Turbin & Chris Akin

Remembering Jonny Z with Neil Turbin & Chris Akin

A show dedicated to the impact of Megaforce Records founder Jonny Z. With Chris Akin from the Classic Metal Show and original Anthrax singer Neil Turbin.Jonny Z, was an American music industry executive who was the owner of New Jersey's Rock'n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label Megaforce Records. Zazula's record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey made him a central figure of the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes sent to him through his underground tape-tradi

Feb 8, 2022 • 1:17:22

Remembering Jonny Z with Neil Turbin & Chris Akin

Remembering Jonny Z with Neil Turbin & Chris Akin

A show dedicated to the impact of Megaforce Records founder Jonny Z. With Chris Akin from the Classic Metal Show and original Anthrax singer Neil Turbin.Jonny Z, was an American music industry executive who was the owner of New Jersey's Rock'n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label Megaforce Records. Zazula's record store in East Brunswick, New Jersey made him a central figure of the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes sent to him through his underground t

Feb 8, 2022 • 1:19:01

Meat Loaf, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Shoplifting, W.A.S.P

Meat Loaf, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Shoplifting, W.A.S.P

This EP LC refuses to pay it backward. Bakko has a shoplifting dilemma. The Motley Crue/Def Leppard stadium tour seems yet again doomed to be pushed another year away. LC packs for the High Seas of the Monsters of Rock Cruise. WASP returns to their homeland. An ode to Meat Loaf and of course... more.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:KISS - I Stole Your LoveLA Maybe - Sucker PunchOzzy Osbourne - Steal AwayLA Guns - Mr. RobotoQueensryc

Feb 1, 2022 • 1:30:36

EP 263: Meat Loaf, Monsters of Rock Cruise, W.A.S.P.

EP 263: Meat Loaf, Monsters of Rock Cruise, W.A.S.P.

This EP LC refuses to pay it backward. Bakko has a shoplifting dilemma. The Motley Crue/Def Leppard stadium tour seems yet again doomed to be pushed another year away. LC packs for the High Seas of the Monsters of Rock Cruise. WASP returns to their homeland. An ode to Meat Loaf and of course... more.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:KISS - I Stole Your LoveLA Maybe - Sucker PunchOzzy Osbourne - Steal AwayLA Guns - Mr. Ro

Feb 1, 2022 • 1:31:51

Jizzy Pearl Love/Hate, Quiet Riot

Jizzy Pearl Love/Hate, Quiet Riot

Cobras & Fire welcomes Jizzy Pearl to the program. Jizzy talks about his latest book All The Devils, Love/Hate, Quiet Riot, rumors he ran Metal Sludge, the KNAC webcam, Rudy Sarzo returning to Quiet Riot, upcoming tour dates and more.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.jizzypearlALL THE DEVILS - Limited to 385 (signed and numbered by Jizzy) *NEW RE – jizzypearlJPearlTV - YouTubeJIZZY PEARL (JIZZO) WAS RAISED ON THE HOLLYWOOD SUNSET STRIP IN

Jan 28, 2022 • 41:51

Jizzy Pearl Love/Hate, Quiet Riot

Jizzy Pearl Love/Hate, Quiet Riot

Cobras & Fire welcomes Jizzy Pearl to the program. Jizzy talks about his latest book All The Devils, Love/Hate, Quiet Riot, rumors he ran Metal Sludge, the KNAC webcam, Rudy Sarzo returning to Quiet Riot, upcoming tour dates and more.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.jizzypearlALL THE DEVILS - Limited to 385 (signed and numbered by Jizzy) *NEW RE – jizzypearlJPearlTV - YouTubeJIZZY PEARL (JIZZO) WAS RAISED ON THE HOLLYWOOD

Jan 28, 2022 • 44:06

EP 262: Ozzy NFT, Clapton Strikes Back, KISS Publishing

EP 262: Ozzy NFT, Clapton Strikes Back, KISS Publishing

John Madden passed away. LC & Bakko's appearance on Decibel Geek Friday Night Live. Podcasts around the world Best of 2021 shows. Gene Simmons thinks trademarking the $ logo is more profitable than Springsteen selling his publishing for 500M. Clapton's lawyers suck at PR. The latest KISS soundboard series. Alex Skolnick becomes a Hip-Hop legend. Ozzy sells NFT's & more.BONUS: Watch LC & Bakko join Chris & Aaron on Decibel Geek TV and determine the greatest 1992 album dur

Jan 25, 2022 • 59:37

Ozzy NFT, Clapton Strikes Back, KISS Publishing

Ozzy NFT, Clapton Strikes Back, KISS Publishing

John Madden passed away. LC & Bakko's appearance on Decibel Geek Friday Night Live. Podcasts around the world Best of 2021 shows. Gene Simmons thinks trademarking the $ logo is more profitable than Springsteen selling his publishing for 500M. Clapton's lawyers suck at PR. The latest KISS soundboard series. Alex Skolnick becomes a Hip-Hop legend. Ozzy sells NFT's & more.BONUS: Watch LC & Bakko join Chris & Aaron on Decibel Geek TV and determine the greatest 1992 album during Bracket Brawl!:WATCH

Jan 25, 2022 • 57:21

Bakko Plus One - Izzy Presley

Bakko Plus One - Izzy Presley

Bakko's plus 1 this ep is the host of Metal Edge Magazine's Not Another F'n Podcast, Izzy Presley. A couple of Minnesota boys talking about Minnesota music. We get into Izzy's journey from St. Cloud MN to the city of Angels. His Ace Frehley tribute band Ack! The much maligned Metrodome. Izzy stages a Cheap Trick intervention. MN sports let downs. Packer fans. Favorite bands from Minnesota. The upcoming Monsters of Rock Cruise and so much more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon P

Jan 18, 2022 • 1:32:18

Bakko Plus One - Izzy Presley

Bakko Plus One - Izzy Presley

Bakko's plus 1 this ep is the host of Metal Edge Magazine's Not Another F'n Podcast, Izzy Presley. A couple of Minnesota boys talking about Minnesota music. We get into Izzy's journey from St. Cloud MN to the city of Angels. His Ace Frehley tribute band Ack! The much maligned Metrodome. Izzy stages a Cheap Trick intervention. MN sports let downs. Packer fans. Favorite bands from Minnesota. The upcoming Monsters of Rock Cruise and so much more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Networ

Jan 18, 2022 • 1:31:03

Wang Out Of Hell

Wang Out Of Hell

LC & Bakko kick off 2022 in classic fashion. Bakko explains a Facebook post. Ace Frehley goes after Satanist's. Eric Clapton has always been an old man. Motley Crue tries to keep up. Ted Nugent ejaculates & believe it or not... MORE!MusicPiston - Mama We're All CrazyKenny Loggins - I'm AlrightBulletboys - Kissin' KittySheryl Crow - Anything But DownMotley Crue - If I Die TomorrowDamn Yankees - Coming Of AgeTed - Wango TangoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2022 • 1:21:31

EP 261: Wang Out Of Hell

EP 261: Wang Out Of Hell

LC & Bakko kick off 2022 in classic fashion. Bakko explains a Facebook post. Ace Frehley goes after Satanist's. Eric Clapton has always been an old man. Motley Crue tries to keep up. Ted Nugent ejaculates & believe it or not... MORE!MusicPiston - Mama We're All CrazyKenny Loggins - I'm AlrightBulletboys - Kissin' KittySheryl Crow - Anything But DownMotley Crue - If I Die TomorrowDamn Yankees - Coming Of AgeTed - Wango Tango Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a

Jan 11, 2022 • 1:22:46

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part Two

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part Two

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko.Music:Iron Maiden - Wasted YearsJ Geils Band - CenterfoldMisfits - TV CasualtyDamn Yankees - High EnoughThe Cars - Hello AgainKing Kobra - Knock Em DeadKingdom Come - Do Ya Like ItWhite Lion - WaitKISS - Down On Your KneesKings X - Over My HeadQ5 - Pull The TriggerSmashed Gladys - Lick It Into ShapeWho - Won't Get Fooled AgainHall & Oates - ManeaterRod

Jan 4, 2022 • 2:02:25

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part Two

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part Two

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko.Music:Iron Maiden - Wasted YearsJ Geils Band - CenterfoldMisfits - TV CasualtyDamn Yankees - High EnoughThe Cars - Hello AgainKing Kobra - Knock Em DeadKingdom Come - Do Ya Like ItWhite Lion - WaitKISS - Down On Your KneesKings X - Over My HeadQ5 - Pull The TriggerSmashed Gladys - Lick It Into ShapeWho - Won't Get Fooled AgainHall &amp

Jan 4, 2022 • 2:04:41

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part One

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part One

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko. Music: Cheap Trick - How Are You? Cold - No One Gin Wigmore - Black Sheep Goldfinger - Here In Your Bedroom Greg Kihn - Jeopardy Oasis - Live Forever Pearl Jam - I Believe In Miracles The Von Bondies - C'mon, C'mon Foreigner - Feels Like The First Time Guns N Roses - Sorry Johnny Lang - Lie To Me Great White - Desert Moon Monster Truck - Things Get Be

Dec 28, 2021 • 1:37:57

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part One

The Best of Cobras & Fire 2021 Part One

A look back at all the fun and excitement that was Cobras & Fire in 2021. Highlights of the best, funniest and irreverent moments from LC & Bakko.Music:Cheap Trick - How Are You?Cold - No OneGin Wigmore - Black SheepGoldfinger - Here In Your BedroomGreg Kihn - JeopardyOasis - Live ForeverPearl Jam - I Believe In MiraclesThe Von Bondies - C'mon, C'monForeigner - Feels Like The First TimeGuns N Roses - SorryJohnny Lang - Lie To MeGreat White - Desert MoonMonster Truck - Things Get BetterMike + The

Dec 28, 2021 • 1:36:42

Top 5 Albums 2021

Top 5 Albums 2021

Is the album a dead art form? Debatable. LC and Bakko discuss and countdown each of their top 5 rock albums of 2021. Details and links to artists' social pages in show notes. Spoilers ahead!Music Featured:Turbonegro: Rock + Roll MachineTetrarch: Negative NoiseThe Bronx: Watering the WellBadflower: FUKBOITrucker Diablo: Tail End of a HurricaneTeenage Wrist: Wasting TimeDead Deads: Hey GirilFriendBlacktop Mojo: Wicked WomanWeezer: Beginning of the EndRoyal Blood: OblivionRob Zombie: Ballad of Slea

Dec 21, 2021 • 55:36

EP 260: Top 5 Albums 2021

EP 260: Top 5 Albums 2021

Is the album a dead art form? Debatable. LC and Bakko discuss and countdown each of their top 5 rock albums of 2021. Details and links to artists' social pages in show notes. Spoilers ahead!Music Featured:Turbonegro: Rock + Roll MachineTetrarch: Negative NoiseThe Bronx: Watering the WellBadflower: FUKBOITrucker Diablo: Tail End of a HurricaneTeenage Wrist: Wasting TimeDead Deads: Hey GirilFriendBlacktop Mojo: Wicked WomanWeezer: Beginning of the EndRoyal Blood: OblivionRob Zombie: Balla

Dec 21, 2021 • 56:51

New Rock 2021 - Misses + Blue Balls Albums

New Rock 2021 - Misses + Blue Balls Albums

Bakko and LC debate new 2021 rock albums that earned a Swing & Miss or Blue Balls rating from one or both of us. Plus, LC briefly recaps Sebastian Bach's "Slave to the Grind" 30th-anniversary concert, Danko Jones rants on Twitter about Monster Truck and Kid Rock, and a review of The Beatle's documentary Get Back. It's a real mishmash and hodgepodge of an ep! Tune in next week for our annual top 5 album show. Artists discussed: LA Guns, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper, Pretty Reckless, Iron Maiden,

Dec 14, 2021 • 1:12:02

EP 259: New Rock 2021 - Misses + Blue Balls Albums

EP 259: New Rock 2021 - Misses + Blue Balls Albums

Bakko and LC debate new 2021 rock albums that earned a Swing & Miss or Blue Balls rating from one or both of us. Plus, LC briefly recaps Sebastian Bach's "Slave to the Grind" 30th-anniversary concert, Danko Jones rants on Twitter about Monster Truck and Kid Rock, and a review of The Beatle's documentary Get Back. It's a real mishmash and hodgepodge of an ep! Tune in next week for our annual top 5 album show. Artists discussed: LA Guns, Jerry Cantrell, Alice Cooper, Pretty Reckless,

Dec 14, 2021 • 1:14:17

Best of 2 Pick 0

Best of 2 Pick 0

A compilation of our 2 Pick 0 sidecast, a show where 2 people select 1 band and feature 0 songs.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021 • 3:41

Best of 2 Pick 0

Best of 2 Pick 0

A compilation of our 2 Pick 0 sidecast, a show where 2 people select 1 band and feature 0 songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021 • 4:56

Pam & Tommy & LC & Bakko

Pam & Tommy & LC & Bakko

This Ep LC & Bakko get into making small talk at work. The current state of roadside assistance. The Question Of The Week. Fathers & Sons. A lot of 90's music talk. Proud American Kid Rock looks to Canada for help on a new song. The upcoming Pam & Tommy mini-series and a bunch of other shit.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:Hellbot - America SonSammy Hagar - LoudDef Leppard - Let It GoDonnas - Dancing With MyselfCreed - TornSemisonic

Nov 30, 2021 • 1:11:11

EP 258: Pam & Tommy & LC & Bakko

EP 258: Pam & Tommy & LC & Bakko

This Ep LC & Bakko get into making small talk at work. The current state of roadside assistance. The Question Of The Week. Fathers & Sons. A lot of 90's music talk. Proud American Kid Rock looks to Canada for help on a new song. The upcoming Pam & Tommy mini-series and a bunch of other shit.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:Hellbot - America SonSammy Hagar - LoudDef Leppard - Let It GoDonnas - Dancing With My

Nov 30, 2021 • 1:13:26

Black Friday 2021 - Bonus Cobra

Black Friday 2021 - Bonus Cobra

LC & Bakko are here to help you on the worst, I mean, biggest shopping day of the year. They share their own Black Friday experiences while also offering some tips to avoid standing in line too long. Enjoy.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2021 • 18:05

Black Friday 2021 - Bonus Cobra

Black Friday 2021 - Bonus Cobra

LC & Bakko are here to help you on the worst, I mean, biggest shopping day of the year. They share their own Black Friday experiences while also offering some tips to avoid standing in line too long. Enjoy.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2021 • 19:20

Bakko Plus One - Craig Smith

Bakko Plus One - Craig Smith

This week, Bakko's plus one is Craig Smith from the Pods & Sods Network. Craig & Bakko talk about the Pearl Jam Home & Away exhibit. Craigs new digs. Beer Pong. Some of the latest KISS merch. Audiophiles & more. Much of the music is from a 3 day weekend in 2009 where Bakko & former Jesus Chrysler drummer Shaggz locked themselves in the studio with 3 cases of Budweiser. Coming out with the resulting covers.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.

Nov 23, 2021 • 1:49:51

Bakko Plus One - Craig Smith

Bakko Plus One - Craig Smith

This week, Bakko's plus one is Craig Smith from the Pods & Sods Network. Craig & Bakko talk about the Pearl Jam Home & Away exhibit. Craigs new digs. Beer Pong. Some of the latest KISS merch. Audiophiles & more. Much of the music is from a 3 day weekend in 2009 where Bakko & former Jesus Chrysler drummer Shaggz locked themselves in the studio with 3 cases of Budweiser. Coming out with the resulting covers.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE

Nov 23, 2021 • 1:52:07

Bakko's Seattle Trip, KISS Kruise X, Ace's Olfactory Senses

Bakko's Seattle Trip, KISS Kruise X, Ace's Olfactory Senses

This week LC & Bakko get into resetting clocks for Daylight Savings. Netflix's Midnight Mass + Squid Game. Dressing up for Halloween at work. Old man issues. Bakko's recent trip to Seattle. Airline boarding policies. The Question of the Week. Ace Frehley thinks something stinks. KISS Kruise X and more.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:Mick Jagger - God Gave Me Everything I WantLimp Bizkit - Out Of StyleAlice In Chains - Don't FollowP

Nov 16, 2021 • 1:16:22

EP 257: Bakko's Seattle Trip, KISS Kruise X, Ace's Olfactory Senses

EP 257: Bakko's Seattle Trip, KISS Kruise X, Ace's Olfactory Senses

This week LC & Bakko get into resetting clocks for Daylight Savings. Netflix's Midnight Mass + Squid Game. Dressing up for Halloween at work. Old man issues. Bakko's recent trip to Seattle. Airline boarding policies. The Question of the Week. Ace Frehley thinks something stinks. KISS Kruise X and more. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Music: Mick Jagger - God Gave Me Everything I Want Limp Bizkit - Out Of Style Alice In Chains - Don't Fo

Nov 16, 2021 • 1:17:37

Bakko Plus One - David Brewington

Bakko Plus One - David Brewington

Bakko's Plus One this week is Dave Brewington from the Blame Your Brother Podcast. They talk horror movies. Dressing up for Halloween as an adult. What if digital never made it's way into music. Bakko, a 50 year old man, tries to convert Dave, a 44 year old man, into a WASP fan. And a Mount Rushmore of the worst 90's bands you don't want to miss.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.bybpod.comFeaturing the music of W.A.S.P.The FlameBlind In Te

Nov 9, 2021 • 1:38:26

Bakko Plus One - David Brewington

Bakko Plus One - David Brewington

Bakko's Plus One this week is Dave Brewington from the Blame Your Brother Podcast. They talk horror movies. Dressing up for Halloween as an adult. What if digital never made it's way into music. Bakko, a 50 year old man, tries to convert Dave, a 44 year old man, into a WASP fan. And a Mount Rushmore of the worst 90's bands you don't want to miss.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.bybpod.comFeaturing the music of W.A.S.P.The Fla

Nov 9, 2021 • 1:39:41

DLR Retires, Vince Falls & Ellefson's DNA

DLR Retires, Vince Falls & Ellefson's DNA

This week LC & Bakko look back at the mammoth Friday the 13th Episode. We review Llamageddon and Beetlejuice. Bakko names a recipe after Rockin' Ron. David Lee Roth retires. Vince Neil takes a spill. Doc McGhee says Sebastián Bach is dumb. And David Ellefson needs to hire Cobras & Fire to handle his PR.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:John Diva & The Rockets of Love - Voodoo, Sex & VampiresLA Guns - Get AlongDavid Lee Roth - Sensibl

Nov 2, 2021 • 1:10:15

EP 256: DLR Retires, Vince Falls & Ellefson's DNA

EP 256: DLR Retires, Vince Falls & Ellefson's DNA

This week LC & Bakko look back at the mammoth Friday the 13th Episode. We review Llamageddon and Beetlejuice. Bakko names a recipe after Rockin' Ron. David Lee Roth retires. Vince Neil takes a spill. Doc McGhee says Sebastián Bach is dumb. And David Ellefson needs to hire Cobras & Fire to handle his PR.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Music:John Diva & The Rockets of Love - Voodoo, Sex & VampiresLA Guns - Get

Nov 2, 2021 • 1:11:30

Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives

Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is the sixth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise and the last one to feature Tommy Jarvis as the protagonist. Continuing on from the events of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, the plot follows Tommy after he accidentally resurrects mass murderer Jason Voorhees while attempting to destroy his body to ensure he will not return.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about y

Oct 26, 2021 • 1:19:58

Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives

Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is the sixth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise and the last one to feature Tommy Jarvis as the protagonist. Continuing on from the events of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, the plot follows Tommy after he accidentally resurrects mass murderer Jason Voorhees while attempting to destroy his body to ensure he will not return. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. Pantheon Podcasts Learn more abo

Oct 26, 2021 • 1:22:13

Halloween Ep Teaser, Concert Adventure, Mitch Malloy Cameo

Halloween Ep Teaser, Concert Adventure, Mitch Malloy Cameo

It's a Cobra Mini-Ep! Bakko & LC tease next week's epic Halloween ep, Bakko gets a birthday message from Mitch Malloy, and LC goes on a charity event/concert adventure. Plus He-Man. All in 29 minutes.Intro Music: Radkey - BasementOutro Music: Local H - Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)Facts courtesy of Skeletor. Learn more about TACT Denver. "Teaching the Autism Community Trades. We build, encourage, empower, educate, and employ."TACT Website: https://www.buildwithtact.orgLearn more about your ad choi

Oct 19, 2021 • 30:55

Halloween Ep Teaser, Concert Adventure, Mitch Malloy Cameo

Halloween Ep Teaser, Concert Adventure, Mitch Malloy Cameo

It's a Cobra Mini-Ep! Bakko & LC tease next week's epic Halloween ep, Bakko gets a birthday message from Mitch Malloy, and LC goes on a charity event/concert adventure. Plus He-Man. All in 29 minutes.Intro Music: Radkey - BasementOutro Music: Local H - Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)Facts courtesy of Skeletor. Learn more about TACT Denver. "Teaching the Autism Community Trades. We build, encourage, empower, educate, and employ."TACT Website: https://www.buildwithtact.org Learn more abo

Oct 19, 2021 • 33:10

Bakko Plus One - Ken Mills

Bakko Plus One - Ken Mills

In this ep of Plus 1 Bakko welcomes the Podfather Ken Mills to the program. They discuss catch phrases. Cool logos. Disney killing creativity. The official podcaster uniform. KISS vs. The Ramones. Kids destroying pop culture collectibles. It all concludes with Bakko & Ken trying to squash Bakko's beef with Ken.PodKISSt/THE KISS ROOM!Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Pantheon PodcastsMusic from:Drowning Pool - Step UpFoo Fighters - DOASlaye

Oct 12, 2021 • 1:40:48

Bakko Plus One - Ken Mills

Bakko Plus One - Ken Mills

In this ep of Plus 1 Bakko welcomes the Podfather Ken Mills to the program. They discuss catch phrases. Cool logos. Disney killing creativity. The official podcaster uniform. KISS vs. The Ramones. Kids destroying pop culture collectibles. It all concludes with Bakko & Ken trying to squash Bakko's beef with Ken.PodKISSt/THE KISS ROOM!Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.Pantheon PodcastsMusic from:Drowning Pool - Step UpFoo Fi

Oct 12, 2021 • 1:43:03

EP 255: Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot

EP 255: Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot

In this EP, LC gives an update on the move. The question of the week answers are read. Ace Frehley's setlist is broken down. Bruce Kulick gets some love from Rolling Stone that Bakko finds suspicious. And Machine Gun Kelly takes a shot at Slipknot at Riot Fest. Click the link below to donate to James West's Go Fund Me to help with his medical costs. Fundraiser by Cheri Smith : Help JR Recover Fund!! (gofundme.com) Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically

Oct 5, 2021 • 1:07:45

Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot

Machine Gun Kelly v. Slipknot

In this EP, LC gives an update on the move. The question of the week answers are read. Ace Frehley's setlist is broken down. Bruce Kulick gets some love from Rolling Stone that Bakko finds suspicious. And Machine Gun Kelly takes a shot at Slipknot at Riot Fest.Click the link below to donate to James West's Go Fund Me to help with his medical costs.Fundraiser by Cheri Smith : Help JR Recover Fund!! (gofundme.com)Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obs

Oct 5, 2021 • 1:06:30

Bakko + 1 Josh Toomey-Metallica Black Album

Bakko + 1 Josh Toomey-Metallica Black Album

Host of the Talk Toomey Podcast, Josh Toomey, joins Bakko this week to discuss his recent interview with Jason Newsted, a Dave Ellefson update and a bunch of talk about the 30th anniversary of Metallica's Black Album. Music HU - Through The Never Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain Daughtry - What I want Limp Bizkit - Faith Metallica - Enter Sandman Stone Sour - Creeping Death Talk Toomey Archives - Knotfest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021 • 1:25:37

Josh Toomey Metallica's Black Album 30th Anniversary

Josh Toomey Metallica's Black Album 30th Anniversary

Host of the Talk Toomey Podcast, Josh Toomey, joins Bakko this week to discuss his recent interview with Jason Newsted, a Dave Ellefson update and a bunch of talk about the 30th anniversary of Metallica's Black Album.MusicHU - Through The NeverDanzig - I Don't Mind The PainDaughtry - What I wantLimp Bizkit - FaithMetallica - Enter SandmanStone Sour - Creeping DeathTalk Toomey Archives - KnotfestLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021 • 1:24:22

Bonus Woodstock 99: Tom Gigliotti of the Shout It Out Loudcast

Bonus Woodstock 99: Tom Gigliotti of the Shout It Out Loudcast

Bonus coverage of our Woodstock 99 EP, We have Tom Gigliotti from the Shout It Out Loudcast was at Woodstock 99. He joins Bakko to add some first person color to the story. And some shit to a McDonalds Parking Lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:29:25

Bonus Woodstock 99: Tom Gigliotti of the Shout It Out Loudcast

Bonus Woodstock 99: Tom Gigliotti of the Shout It Out Loudcast

Bonus coverage of our Woodstock 99 EP, We have Tom Gigliotti from the Shout It Out Loudcast was at Woodstock 99. He joins Bakko to add some first person color to the story. And some shit to a McDonalds Parking Lot.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:28:10

Woodstock 99

Woodstock 99

In this episode Bakko shares his recent trip to Wisconsin to see the Ron Keel Band at a Chili Feed that featured no chili. LC making a move. They both make their Super Bowl picks. The first crack at the Question of the Week. Then a look back at the disaster that was Woodstock 99 courtesy of the recent HBO documentary. We also take pause to remember some people we lost in the rock n roll and podcast world. Including fellow Decibel Geek colleague, Rockin' Ron Runyon. There is a GoFundMe link below

Sep 21, 2021 • 1:20:06

EP 254: Woodstock 99

EP 254: Woodstock 99

In this episode Bakko shares his recent trip to Wisconsin to see the Ron Keel Band at a Chili Feed that featured no chili. LC making a move. They both make their Super Bowl picks. The first crack at the Question of the Week. Then a look back at the disaster that was Woodstock 99 courtesy of the recent HBO documentary. We also take pause to remember some people we lost in the rock n roll and podcast world. Including fellow Decibel Geek colleague, Rockin' Ron Runyon. There is a GoFundMe l

Sep 21, 2021 • 1:21:21

Kristi Enigl-Host Of Hard Rock Sonic Signals

Kristi Enigl-Host Of Hard Rock Sonic Signals

Bakko is joined by the host of Pluto Radio's Hard Rock Sonic Signals, Kristi Enigl. Bakko & Kristi talk about her time at KROQ. Discovery being lost for convenience. The return of vinyl. The future of the industry. How to support bands in a streaming era. Legacy acts selling off their catalog. And of course, new bands to check out. Enjoy.Music:Bad Touch - 99%Crown Lands - White BuffaloThe Metal Byrds - Spitfire PeteBlack Smoke Trigger - UndertowJesus Chrysler - Love Is A LieKristi on Twitter - @

Sep 14, 2021 • 1:23:09

EP 253: Kristi Enigl-Host Of Hard Rock Sonic Signals

EP 253: Kristi Enigl-Host Of Hard Rock Sonic Signals

Bakko is joined by the host of Pluto Radio's Hard Rock Sonic Signals, Kristi Enigl. Bakko & Kristi talk about her time at KROQ. Discovery being lost for convenience. The return of vinyl. The future of the industry. How to support bands in a streaming era. Legacy acts selling off their catalog. And of course, new bands to check out. Enjoy. Music: Bad Touch - 99% Crown Lands - White Buffalo The Metal Byrds - Spitfire Pete Black Smoke Trigger - Undertow Jesus Chrysler - Love Is A Lie Kristi on Twit

Sep 14, 2021 • 1:24:50

EP 252: KISS vs. David Lee Roth, Nirvana Baby, Mitch Malloy

EP 252: KISS vs. David Lee Roth, Nirvana Baby, Mitch Malloy

This week Bakko has some big news. LC & Bakko discuss backing into parking spots. KISS doing meet & greets behind a sneeze guard. Gene Simmons insulting David Lee Roth and then offering what he thinks is an apology. Paul Stanley gets Covid. The Nirvana baby sues Nirvana. And Mitch Malloy (who?) is tapping into his self identity as a member of Van Halen.On a different note. A fellow member of Decibel Geek, Ron Runyon, is battling stage 4 cancer. As predictable, medical bills are

Sep 7, 2021 • 1:23:17

KISS vs. David Lee Roth, Nirvana Baby, Mitch Malloy

KISS vs. David Lee Roth, Nirvana Baby, Mitch Malloy

This week Bakko has some big news. LC & Bakko discuss backing into parking spots. KISS doing meet & greets behind a sneeze guard. Gene Simmons insulting David Lee Roth and then offering what he thinks is an apology. Paul Stanley gets Covid. The Nirvana baby sues Nirvana. And Mitch Malloy (who?) is tapping into his self identity as a member of Van Halen.On a different note. A fellow member of Decibel Geek, Ron Runyon, is battling stage 4 cancer. As predictable, medical bills are piling up. If you

Sep 7, 2021 • 1:22:02

EP 251: The Aaron Lewis Vaccinated Pickle Game

EP 251: The Aaron Lewis Vaccinated Pickle Game

Rested & relieved, LC & Bakko get back to basics this week. There is a correction to a past ep. Ordering Taco Bell with an app. Needing proof of vaccination to get into concerts. Bakko gets turned down by Rolling Stone magazine. Dave Mustaine erases David Ellefson. The art of the selfie. Aaron Lewis gets hammered on stage and LC gives Bakko a taste of his own game show medicine.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.pantheo

Aug 24, 2021 • 1:05:58

The Aaron Lewis Vaccinated Pickle Game

The Aaron Lewis Vaccinated Pickle Game

Rested & relieved, LC & Bakko get back to basics this week. There is a correction to a past ep. Ordering Taco Bell with an app. Needing proof of vaccination to get into concerts. Bakko gets turned down by Rolling Stone magazine. Dave Mustaine erases David Ellefson. The art of the selfie. Aaron Lewis gets hammered on stage and LC gives Bakko a taste of his own game show medicine.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.pantheonpodcasts.comMusic:Oz

Aug 24, 2021 • 1:04:43

Ron Keel - Live At Rock N Pod 2021

Ron Keel - Live At Rock N Pod 2021

Recorded live in Nashville Tennessee, the Metal Cowboy Ron Keel joins the program for a once-in-a-lifetime event for Cobras & Fire. This one will make you smile. #ROCKNPODFrom that first Steeler album to recent releases like “South X South Dakota” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s 35-year career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heav

Aug 19, 2021 • 1:06:20

Ron Keel - Live At Rock N Pod 2021

Ron Keel - Live At Rock N Pod 2021

Recorded live in Nashville Tennessee, the Metal Cowboy Ron Keel joins the program for a once-in-a-lifetime event for Cobras & Fire. This one will make you smile. #ROCKNPODFrom that first Steeler album to recent releases like “South X South Dakota” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s 35-year career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal screa

Aug 19, 2021 • 1:04:35

Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage

Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage

LC & Bakko are back in Nashville for the 4th Annual Rock N Pod Convention. They recap the Friday night Pre-Party. Talk to RNP guests like comedian Craig Gass. Ace Frehley & Gene Simmons' backing band The Talisman. Virtuoso bassist Billy Sheehan and a surprise fellow podcaster guest. Plus a post-event wrap-up warmer than your favorite comforter. Every year it gets bigger. Was this one better?Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.pantheonpodcast

Aug 17, 2021 • 2:02:19

EP 250: Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage

EP 250: Rock N Pod 2021 Complete Coverage

LC & Bakko are back in Nashville for the 4th Annual Rock N Pod Convention. They recap the Friday night Pre-Party. Talk to RNP guests like comedian Craig Gass. Ace Frehley & Gene Simmons' backing band The Talisman. Virtuoso bassist Billy Sheehan and a surprise fellow podcaster guest. Plus a post-event wrap-up warmer than your favorite comforter. Every year it gets bigger. Was this one better?Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obs

Aug 17, 2021 • 2:04:02

Nirvana - Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg

Nirvana - Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg

The No.1 record on the greatest grunge album list, Nirvana Nevermind, turns 30. And as a very special bonus ep Bakko talks with music industry titan and Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg. Danny shares some stories of his background in the music industry, working with Led Zeppelin, how he ended up managing Nirvana. Thoughts on who Kurt was vs. the public perception. Courtney Love driving a divide with people working for the band. Expectations for Nevermind upon release. That record opening

Aug 10, 2021 • 1:00:51

Nirvana - Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg

Nirvana - Nevermind: 30 Years Later with Danny Goldberg

The No.1 record on the greatest grunge album list, Nirvana Nevermind, turns 30. And as a very special bonus ep Bakko talks with music industry titan and Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg. Danny shares some stories of his background in the music industry, working with Led Zeppelin, how he ended up managing Nirvana. Thoughts on who Kurt was vs. the public perception. Courtney Love driving a divide with people working for the band. Expectations for Nevermind upon release. That record opening doors for

Aug 10, 2021 • 59:36

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 7: Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 7: Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball

It's the season one finale Suns Out Mics Out, with very special guest Randy Engebritson. Randy was the bass player in FLIPP and Hairball and played just about every other instrument with many other bands. He and Bakko talk about his time with both of those bands as well as the bands Useless, Planet Melvin, Dead Cowboys and more. Music of the 80's. Met Center concerts. Being a Viking fan. Leather pants. Woodstock 99. Edgefest. Bill Aucoin. DIY stage effects. Art Alexakis. And enough KISS talk to

Aug 3, 2021 • 1:29:34

Suns Out Mics Out - Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball

Suns Out Mics Out - Randy Engebritson of FLIPP/Hairball

It's the season one finale Suns Out Mics Out, with very special guest Randy Engebritson. Randy was the bass player in FLIPP and Hairball and played just about every other instrument with many other bands. He and Bakko talk about his time with both of those bands as well as the bands Useless, Planet Melvin, Dead Cowboys and more. Music of the 80's. Met Center concerts. Being a Viking fan. Leather pants. Woodstock 99. Edgefest. Bill Aucoin. DIY stage effects. Art Alexakis. And enough KISS talk to

Aug 3, 2021 • 1:28:19

Suns Out Mics Out: Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler

Suns Out Mics Out: Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler

In this episode of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by the original Jesus Chrysler bass player Knuckles. Along with the standard summer talk, Bakko & Knuckles share some of the road stories from their years in God's Favorite Band. A very candid and stripped down conversation of two old friends laughing at themselves. And of course they jam at the end.Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed.http://pantheonpodcasts.comLearn more about your ad ch

Jul 27, 2021 • 1:39:38

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 6 - Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 6 - Knuckles of Jesus Chrysler

In this episode of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by the original Jesus Chrysler bass player Knuckles. Along with the standard summer talk, Bakko & Knuckles share some of the road stories from their years in God's Favorite Band. A very candid and stripped down conversation of two old friends laughing at themselves. And of course they jam at the end. Cobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsessed. http://pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your a

Jul 27, 2021 • 1:41:23

EP 249: Live Music Is Back! Concert Recaps

EP 249: Live Music Is Back! Concert Recaps

It's been over a month but the boys are back! This ep digs deep into Russian hackers, billionaires racing to space, Ace Frehley's VIP package, Bakko and LC taking in live music at a Hairball show, and Freedom Fest (Warrant, Slaughter, Pearcy "Voice of RATT", BulletBoys, KIX). Plus White Claw Bingo, Bros being Bros, the Devil's Lettuce, and so much in this episode.RIP: Johnny Solinger, Jeff LaBar, Gary CorbettCobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the mus

Jul 20, 2021 • 1:39:30

Live Music is Back! Concert Recaps

Live Music is Back! Concert Recaps

It's been over a month but the boys are back! This ep digs deep into Russian hackers, billionaires racing to space, Ace Frehley's VIP package, Bakko and LC taking in live music at a Hairball show, and Freedom Fest (Warrant, Slaughter, Pearcy "Voice of RATT", BulletBoys, KIX). Plus White Claw Bingo, Bros being Bros, the Devil's Lettuce, and so much in this episode.RIP: Johnny Solinger, Jeff LaBar, Gary CorbettCobras & Fire is part of the Pantheon Podcast Network, THE spot for the musically obsess

Jul 20, 2021 • 1:37:45

EP 248: AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro

EP 248: AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro

Aaron Camaro of Decibel Geek joins Loose Cannon for the premiere ep of AC/LC to bust balls and laugh uncontrollably while discussing their love of Local H and showcasing their favorite tracks. . Mission Statement: Encouraging our listeners to dig into Local H’s catalog for some hard rock gems and see them live!A 2 piece rock band from Zion, IL, Local H is most known for the late 90’s single “Copacetic” (Bound for the Floor), a song that, in our opinion, does not properly represent their

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:25:28

AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro

AC/LC Podcrash ft. Aaron Camaro

Aaron Camaro of Decibel Geek joins Loose Cannon for the premiere ep of AC/LC to bust balls and laugh uncontrollably while discussing their love of Local H and showcasing their favorite tracks. . Mission Statement: Encouraging our listeners to dig into Local H’s catalog for some hard rock gems and see them live!A 2 piece rock band from Zion, IL, Local H is most known for the late 90’s single “Copacetic” (Bound for the Floor), a song that, in our opinion, does not properly represent their sound or

Jul 13, 2021 • 1:24:13

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 5 - Matt Porter of the KISS Room

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 5 - Matt Porter of the KISS Room

From the KISS Room, Matt Porter joins Bakko for this episode of Suns Out Mics Out. And when you have the host of the KISS Room on, you know there is gonna be some KISS talk. They discuss the Tokyo Soundboard release. Matt's KISS Collection. The A&E KISS Documentary. Favorite KISS summer memories. Some grill tips from Matt. And of the Who Said It game. Enjoy. THE KISS ROOM - THE KISS ROOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2021 • 1:14:14

Suns Out Mics Out: Matt Porter of The KISS Room

Suns Out Mics Out: Matt Porter of The KISS Room

From the KISS Room, Matt Porter joins Bakko for this episode of Suns Out Mics Out. And when you have the host of the KISS Room on, you know there is gonna be some KISS talk. They discuss the Tokyo Soundboard release. Matt's KISS Collection. The A&E KISS Documentary. Favorite KISS summer memories. Some grill tips from Matt. And of the Who Said It game. Enjoy.THE KISS ROOM - THE KISS ROOMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2021 • 1:12:59

Steve Whiteman Of KIX Interview - Bonus EP

Steve Whiteman Of KIX Interview - Bonus EP

Cobras & Fire is pumped to welcome back KIX frontman Steve Whiteman to the show. Steve;s first ever solo album "You're Welcome" is out July 2nd. Bakko and Steve talk about that as well as:Freedom FestM3The Decade That Rocked Livestream EventWaiting 40 years to release a solo recordHitting the pool when it's 100 degreesAnd SOOOO much more. Enjoy!KIX | MIDNITE DYNAMITE: RE-LIT / Re-Release out digitally 11/20/2020 (kixband.com)We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts.Learn more about your ad cho

Jul 2, 2021 • 27:23

Steve Whiteman of KIX Interview - Bonus EP

Steve Whiteman of KIX Interview - Bonus EP

Cobras & Fire is pumped to welcome back KIX frontman Steve Whiteman to the show. Steve;s first ever solo album "You're Welcome" is out July 2nd. Bakko and Steve talk about that as well as: Freedom Fest M3 The Decade That Rocked Livestream Event Waiting 40 years to release a solo record Hitting the pool when it's 100 degrees And SOOOO much more. Enjoy! KIX | MIDNITE DYNAMITE: RE-LIT / Re-Release out digitally 11/20/2020 (kixband.com) We are a proud member of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about y

Jul 2, 2021 • 29:38

EP 247: Cobra Geek Podcrash - Chris Czynszak

EP 247: Cobra Geek Podcrash - Chris Czynszak

Decibel Geek's Chris Czynszak joins Bakko for the first of a two part series Podcrash. Bakko & Chris get into long hair and Covid beards. Vinnie Vincent. Wolfgang Van Halen being a bit of a brat. Shopping for vinyl at Wal Mart. CC not being soundbite worthy. Guitars and some Rock N Pod talk.Home - Decibel Geeknashvillerocknpodexpo.comAll music this ep feature guests attending Rock N Pod 2021.Keel - Electric LoveTNT - Downhill RacerBakko - Vinnie May (Not Show Up)Winger - Down In Cog

Jun 29, 2021 • 1:27:18

Cobra Geek Podcrash - Chris Czynszak

Cobra Geek Podcrash - Chris Czynszak

Decibel Geek's Chris Czynszak joins Bakko for the first of a two part series Podcrash. Bakko & Chris get into long hair and Covid beards. Vinnie Vincent. Wolfgang Van Halen being a bit of a brat. Shopping for vinyl at Wal Mart. CC not being soundbite worthy. Guitars and some Rock N Pod talk.Home - Decibel Geeknashvillerocknpodexpo.comAll music this ep feature guests attending Rock N Pod 2021.Keel - Electric LoveTNT - Downhill RacerBakko - Vinnie May (Not Show Up)Winger - Down In CognitoBlue Murd

Jun 29, 2021 • 1:25:05

Suns Out Mics Out - Bud Burgy

Suns Out Mics Out - Bud Burgy

On Episode 4 of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by multi media artist and star of SIP.TV, Bud Burgy. Bud and Bakko talk about starting their own KISS Podcast, weathermen being human garbage, watching sports with normal people, a special listener call in. Bud shares a summer cocktail recipe. The "Who Said It? Ted Nugent or..." game and more. Plus a drunken jam session.(5) SIP TV | FacebookSIP*TV - YouTubeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021 • 1:15:19

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 4 - Bud Burgy

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 4 - Bud Burgy

On Episode 4 of Suns Out Mics Out, Bakko is joined by multi media artist and star of SIP.TV, Bud Burgy. Bud and Bakko talk about starting their own KISS Podcast, weathermen being human garbage, watching sports with normal people, a special listener call in. Bud shares a summer cocktail recipe. The "Who Said It? Ted Nugent or..." game and more. Plus a drunken jam session. (5) SIP TV | Facebook SIP*TV - YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021 • 1:18:05

Ellefson out of Megadeth, Vince Neil out of Shape

Ellefson out of Megadeth, Vince Neil out of Shape

This EP LC and Bakko talk about their nomination as Best Music Podcast from Quite The Thing Media. LC struggling to book guests for his sidecast 2 Pick Zero. Bakko bitches about someone giving him BBQ tips. Sarah Marshall is a horrible person. Dax Shepard's podcast becoming a Spotify exclusive. Megadeth fires David Ellefson. Vince Neil somehow underwhelming low expectations. And with things starting to open up they look back on the ramifications the pandemic had on the music industry. Plus some

Jun 15, 2021 • 1:24:09

EP 246: Ellefson out of Megadeth, Vince Neil out of Shape

EP 246: Ellefson out of Megadeth, Vince Neil out of Shape

This EP LC and Bakko talk about their nomination as Best Music Podcast from Quite The Thing Media. LC struggling to book guests for his sidecast 2 Pick Zero. Bakko bitches about someone giving him BBQ tips. Sarah Marshall is a horrible person. Dax Shepard's podcast becoming a Spotify exclusive. Megadeth fires David Ellefson. Vince Neil somehow underwhelming low expectations. And with things starting to open up they look back on the ramifications the pandemic had on the music industry. Plus some

Jun 15, 2021 • 1:25:24

Suns Out Mics Out: Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey

Suns Out Mics Out: Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey

Host of the Talk Toomey podcast, Josh Toomey joins the show. Bakko & Josh talk about their favorite summertime music. How make a basic burger delicious. They breakdown the NFL schedule of the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings. And Toomey takes his turn in the “Who Said It? Ted Nugent Or…” game. And of course more. Twitch.tv/knotfestofficialTalktoomeypod.com Part of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021 • 1:15:51

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 3 - Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 3 - Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey

Host of the Talk Toomey podcast, Josh Toomey joins the show. Bakko & Josh talk about their favorite summertime music. How make a basic burger delicious. They breakdown the NFL schedule of the Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings. And Toomey takes his turn in the “Who Said It? Ted Nugent Or…” game. And of course more. Twitch.tv/knotfestofficialTalktoomeypod.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021 • 1:18:36

Interview: Ron Young of Little Caesar

Interview: Ron Young of Little Caesar

Lead singer of Little Caesar and Cruzados, Ron Young returns. This time we get an update a year after the lockdown. Little Caesar's upcoming European Tour. A new Cruzados album. Planning for Little Caesar's rescheduled appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Thoughts on the vaccine roll out. Touring in 2021. And so much more in this entertaining and wide ranging interview.Little CaesarThe Cruzados (cruzadosband.com)Part of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Jun 3, 2021 • 1:38:14

Ron Young of Little Caesar Interview

Ron Young of Little Caesar Interview

Lead singer of Little Caesar and Cruzados, Ron Young returns. This time we get an update a year after the lockdown. Little Caesar's upcoming European Tour. A new Cruzados album. Planning for Little Caesar's rescheduled appearance on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Thoughts on the vaccine roll out. Touring in 2021. And so much more in this entertaining and wide ranging interview.Little CaesarThe Cruzados (cruzadosband.com)Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me

Jun 3, 2021 • 1:39:29

EP 245: David Ellefson + Tawny Kitaen's Shopping Cart

EP 245: David Ellefson + Tawny Kitaen's Shopping Cart

This week LC & Bakko discuss the scandal of former Megadeth Bass player David Ellefson. The passing of an 80's icon. Potbelly Pickles. Auto-flush toilets. A Mother's Day anecdote from Bakko, a shopping cart debate, and possibly another Queensryche in our future.Music:The Donnas - Dancin' With MyselfThe Glorious Sons - DaylightRATT - Wanted ManSteve Riley's LA Guns - All That You AreThe Damned Things - Bad BloodIncubus - Turning JapanesePart of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about you

Jun 1, 2021 • 1:16:51

David Ellefson + Tawny Kitaen's Shopping Cart

David Ellefson + Tawny Kitaen's Shopping Cart

This week LC & Bakko discuss the scandal of former Megadeth Bass player David Ellefson. The passing of an 80's icon. Potbelly Pickles. Auto-flush toilets. A Mother's Day anecdote from Bakko, a shopping cart debate, and possibly another Queensryche in our future.Music:The Donnas - Dancin' With MyselfThe Glorious Sons - DaylightRATT - Wanted ManSteve Riley's LA Guns - All That You AreThe Damned Things - Bad BloodIncubus - Turning JapanesePart of Pantheon PodcastsLearn more about your ad choices. V

Jun 1, 2021 • 1:15:06

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 2 - Don Jamieson

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 2 - Don Jamieson

Comedian and host of That Jamieson Show, Don Jamieson is back and joins Bakko for the 2nd episode of Suns Out Mics Out. Things discussed:Covid JokesCampingDealing with the LockdownCollecting VinylShoveling SnowPandemic SexZoom Meetings& MoreDonald Jamieson (born September 27, 1966) is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic's hit heavy metal talk show series That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. Rolling Stone

May 25, 2021 • 58:49

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 2 - Don Jamieson

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 2 - Don Jamieson

Comedian and host of That Jamieson Show, Don Jamieson is back and joins Bakko for the 2nd episode of Suns Out Mics Out. Things discussed: Covid Jokes Camping Dealing with the Lockdown Collecting Vinyl Shoveling Snow Pandemic Sex Zoom Meetings & More Donald Jamieson (born September 27, 1966) is best known as a co-host of VH1 Classic's hit heavy metal talk show series That Metal Show, where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. Roll

May 25, 2021 • 1:00:04

EP 244: Paul Stanley Yard Sale

EP 244: Paul Stanley Yard Sale

LC & Bakko get into all sorts of important topics this week. How to end a conversation at the right moment. The criteria for something has to meet to be considered flushable. Self pedicures. A Cobra Hack to prevent a riot. Some Rock N Pod talk. Blayze Bayley asks the unanswerable question and Paul Stanley has an estate sale before he dies.Music:Time For Change - Time For ChangeMammoth WVH - Don't Back DownDeep Purple - King Of DreamsRon Keel Band - Good Songs Bad TimesExtreme - Hole

May 18, 2021 • 1:08:24

Paul Stanley Yard Sale

Paul Stanley Yard Sale

LC & Bakko get into all sorts of important topics this week. How to end a conversation at the right moment. The criteria for something has to meet to be considered flushable. Self pedicures. A Cobra Hack to prevent a riot. Some Rock N Pod talk. Blayze Bayley asks the unanswerable question and Paul Stanley has an estate sale before he dies.Music:Time For Change - Time For ChangeMammoth WVH - Don't Back DownDeep Purple - King Of DreamsRon Keel Band - Good Songs Bad TimesExtreme - Hole HeartedDanko

May 18, 2021 • 1:06:39

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 1

Suns Out Mics Out Episode 1

Welcome to the debut episode of Suns Out Mics Out, the only show taking it to the elements. Every episode of SOMO will be recorded outdoors on location. For this first EP Bakko brought on the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel, and 3 time guest of Cobras & Fire spin off eps, Andy Schaal. This ep they talk about their favorite summertime jams, thoughts on grilling, put together a d lineup for a summer festival, play a game called "Who Said It? Ted Nugent or?" and read letters

May 11, 2021 • 1:58:24

Suns Out Mics Out

Suns Out Mics Out

Welcome to the debut episode of Suns Out Mics Out, the only show taking it to the elements. Every episode of SOMO will be recorded outdoors on location. For this first EP Bakko brought on the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel, and 3 time guest of Cobras & Fire spin off eps, Andy Schaal. This ep they talk about their favorite summertime jams, thoughts on grilling, put together a d lineup for a summer festival, play a game called "Who Said It? Ted Nugent or?" and read letters

May 11, 2021 • 1:56:09

Ted Talk, KISS Biopic, Aaron Lewis

Ted Talk, KISS Biopic, Aaron Lewis

We are back and happy to announce we are officially a Pantheon Podcast. This week LC survives a car crash. Jim Steinman is remembered. Bakko recaps an uncomfortable interview. The Man from Massachusetts, Aaron Lewis of Staind, identifies as Florida Man, KISS is getting a Netflix biopic and LC & Bakko, worried about Ted Nugent, stage an intervention.Music:Pantera - Cat Scratch FeverBlack Crowes - RemedyThe Dan Band - Total Eclipse Of The HeartMassive Wagons - ChangesRob Zombie - The Ballad of Sle

May 4, 2021 • 1:10:08

EP 243: Ted Talk, KISS Biopic, Aaron Lewis

EP 243: Ted Talk, KISS Biopic, Aaron Lewis

We are back and happy to announce we are officially a Pantheon Podcast. This week LC survives a car crash. Jim Steinman is remembered. Bakko recaps an uncomfortable interview. The Man from Massachusetts, Aaron Lewis of Staind, identifies as Florida Man, KISS is getting a Netflix biopic and LC & Bakko, worried about Ted Nugent, stage an intervention. Music: Pantera - Cat Scratch Fever Black Crowes - Remedy The Dan Band - Total Eclipse Of The Heart Massive Wagons - Changes Rob Zombie - The Ballad

May 4, 2021 • 1:11:23

EP 242: Satan Shoes, Nuge, Blockbuster Video

EP 242: Satan Shoes, Nuge, Blockbuster Video

With March being taken over by Badness and Whatever, Nevermind winding down it's been a while since the boys got down to business! LC & Bakko are back and get into the importance of loving yourself. Soundgarden being locked out of their Facebook page. Blockbuster's "ehem" limited selection. The Devil getting his own Nike's. And Ted Nugent counting all the way from 1 to 19. The music: W.A.S.P. - Hotrods To Hell The Pretty Reckless - And So It Went Ronnie Atkins - Real The Treatment -

Apr 20, 2021 • 1:06:41

George Lynch Interview

George Lynch Interview

George Lynch, a man whose bands won't fit in one tweet, is back to talk about his latest release, The End Machine, Phase Two. Out now on Frontiers records and available everywhere. In addition he talks about Gene Simmons wanting to change his name, playing on the top of a volcano, being reversed pranked by Aerosmith, finding out something very special about a guitar cabinet he bought from Eddie Van Halen & more. https://georgelynch.com/ http://www.frontiers.it Learn more about your ad choices

Apr 15, 2021 • 34:16

Whatever, Nevermind No. 1: Nirvana - Nevermind w/ LC

Whatever, Nevermind No. 1: Nirvana - Nevermind w/ LC

Just over a year ago we started this tribute to Grunge and the Seattle scene. Through it all, it comes down to this. We have reached the No. 1 Record on Rolling Stones Greatest grunge albums of all time. Nirvana Nevermind. Thanks go to every guest who helped make this series what it is. A time capsule of one of music's most prominent movements. Not only do we dive deep into the record that set it all in motion, we look back on the last year and what it all means. Nevermind is the sec

Apr 13, 2021 • 2:00:15

Whatever, Nevermind No. 2: Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger w/Kevin Williams

Whatever, Nevermind No. 2: Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger w/Kevin Williams

Coming in at Number 2 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is the 1991 release from Soundgarden, Badmotorfinger. The guest host this ep is Kevin Williams from the In Obscuria podcast. Kevin brings his very unique expertise to the show as he and Bakko relive this Grunge masterpiece. Badmotorfinger is the third studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on September 24, 1991, through A&M Records. Soundgarden began the recording sessions for the album with new bassist

Apr 6, 2021 • 1:43:58

Ep 241: Peter Criss - All for One - March Badness 2021 Champion

Ep 241: Peter Criss - All for One - March Badness 2021 Champion

March Badness has a winner. After a pool of 32 BAD albums, it all comes down to this. The votes are in. The ballots have been counted. You, the listeners, have been heard. Here is your champion. The record you deemed worse than any other. Enjoy. #MarchBadness Thanks to everyone who listened, shared, and voted. You are responsible. Also a big thank you to Chris & Aaron at Decibel Geek for their involvement. Enjoy the Badness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc

Mar 30, 2021 • 1:18:55

Interview - Dave Hillis Pearl Jam Ten Engineer

Interview - Dave Hillis Pearl Jam Ten Engineer

Some bonus coverage. Bakko talks with the engineer of Pearl Jam Ten, Dave Hillis. Dave has plenty of amazing anecdotes from the making of one of the biggest records in Grunge and Rock music in general. Dave Hillis started his career as a 17 year old guitarist for the legendary thrash metal band "MACE." In the mid 80's, they released two LP's on Enigma Records in the US and Blackdragon Records in Europe. They were featured on Metalblade Records, "Metal Massacre V"and recognized in the "Thrash-

Mar 25, 2021 • 1:09:01

Whatever, Nevermind No 3: Pearl Jam - Ten w/Craig Smith

Whatever, Nevermind No 3: Pearl Jam - Ten w/Craig Smith

Coming in at No. 3 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge albums is the debut record from Pearl Jam, Ten. Joining the program this week, from Pods & Sods, Craig Smith. Craig and Bakko get into all the details of this seminal Grunge classic. Ten is the debut studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released on August 27, 1991, through Epic Records. Following the dissolution of their previous band Mother Love Bone in 1990, bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard began rehearsi

Mar 23, 2021 • 1:39:19

Interview - Ron Keel the Metal Cowboy Returns

Interview - Ron Keel the Metal Cowboy Returns

Ron Keel is back on the program talk about his Deluxe re-issue of his solo album "Alone At Last", some Steeler news, his upcoming live schedule, keto friendly chili, some ball busting and so much more. ronkeel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:32:08

EP 240: Google is Listening, KISS Soundboard Series

EP 240: Google is Listening, KISS Soundboard Series

This week Bakko explains how LC ruined his weekend. Google and Amazon eavesdropping on your personal conversation. Corey Taylor hates new rock. KISS releasing soundboard recordings. And is the Blotz swing about to return to the live stage? Somebody's Watching Me Meets Metal Tommy Shaw - Blue Collar Man The Hawkins - Stranger In The Next Room Corey Taylor - HWY 666 Nickelback - Dirty Laundry Danko Jones - I Want Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021 • 59:06

March Badness Round 3 - Results & Final Four Matchups

March Badness Round 3 - Results & Final Four Matchups

March Badness closes in on the Final Four with only a single #1 seed making it this far. LC & Bakko give you the results of the Elite 8 matchups as well as a preview of the Final Four. Counting down to one TRUE champion in the 4th annual March Badness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2021 • 14:42

Paul Q. Kolderie - Hole Producer Interview

Paul Q. Kolderie - Hole Producer Interview

In this bonus ep Bakko chats with the producer of Hole's record, Live Through This, Paul Q. Kolderie. Paul Q. Kolderie is an American record producer, engineer, and mixer. He has worked with Pixies, Radiohead, Orangutang, Hole, Dinosaur Jr., Juliana Hatfield, Wax, Warren Zevon, Uncle Tupelo, Throwing Muses, Morphine, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Abandoned Pools, the Go-Go's, and Mike Gordon of Phish. He usually works with production partner Sean Slade. Kolderie and Slade were friends fr

Mar 11, 2021 • 55:39

March Badness Round 2 - Results & Elite 8 Matchups

March Badness Round 2 - Results & Elite 8 Matchups

March Badness Marches on with only one #1 Seed advancing to the Elite 8! Bakko and LC recap the Badness and setup the matchups for round 3, the Elite 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2021 • 14:03

Whatever, Nevermind No. 4: Hole - Live Through This w/Ian Wadley

Whatever, Nevermind No. 4: Hole - Live Through This w/Ian Wadley

Coming in at No. 4 on Rolling Stones greatest grunge albums list is the second Hole record, Live Through This. Joining Bakko to breakdown this album is former host of the Rock & Metal Combat Podcast, Ian Wadley. Ian and Bakko go track by track. Dissecting this grunge classic. Live Through This is the second studio album by American alternative rock band Hole, released on April 12, 1994, by DGC Records. Recorded in late 1993, it departed from the band's unpolished hardcore aesthetics to more ref

Mar 9, 2021 • 1:16:41

March Badness Round 1 - Winners & Sweet 16 Matchups

March Badness Round 1 - Winners & Sweet 16 Matchups

Round 1 of March Badness is officially over. Bakko & LC recap the madness that was the badness and offer a preview of round 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2021 • 34:56

EP 239: March Badness 2021 - Selection Sunday

EP 239: March Badness 2021 - Selection Sunday

You wanted the worst, you're getting the worst! March Badness is back! This year LC & Bakko reached out to the Mothership to bring in Decibel Geek hosts Chris Czynszak & Aaron Camaro to help whittle this years choices down to 32 horrible albums. Best yet? YOU the listener will decide this year's winner (loser?) by voting your favorite least favorite record onto victory. Starting 3/3/2021 go to one (or all) of these FB Groups or our Twitter Page to vote. Cobras ON Fire Facebook

Mar 2, 2021 • 1:32:33

Whatever, Nevermind No. 5: Mudhoney - Superfuzz Bigmuff w/BJ Kramp

Whatever, Nevermind No. 5: Mudhoney - Superfuzz Bigmuff w/BJ Kramp

Coming in at number 5 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is Mudhoney's "Superfuzz Bigmuff". Joining the program this week is host of the Rock And/Or Roll Podcast BJ Kramp. BJ and Bakko go track by track on this early grunge classic. Superfuzz Bigmuff is the debut EP by the Seattle grunge band Mudhoney. It was released on October 20, 1988 through record label Sub Pop. The album was later re-released in 1990 in the form of Superfuzz Bigmuff Plus Early Singles. The album was named af

Feb 23, 2021 • 59:31

EP 238: Unnecessary Apologies, Metallica, New Music

EP 238: Unnecessary Apologies, Metallica, New Music

This week LC dives into some serious home appliance repair, Rock N Pod 2021 is announced, some new music discussion, Walmart sends LC on a Metallica love fest, Steven Wilson apologizes for not being a fan of a band and Marilyn Manson find himself in a sticky wicket! Featuring the music: Holy White Hounds - Aids Chimp Lonely Ones - Change The Station Foo Fighters - Love Dies Young Metallica - Ride The Lightning Sammy Hagar - High Hopes Jerry Reed - East Bound & Down Learn more about your ad ch

Feb 16, 2021 • 1:13:18

David de Sola Interview Part Two: Dirt

David de Sola Interview Part Two: Dirt

Part Two of the interview with David de Sola, author of "Alice In Chains-The Untold Story". In this part, David & Bakko discuss the time leading up to, during and after the recording of the Alice Chains album "Dirt". David de Sola is a journalist with experience working at CNN, 60 Minutes, and Reuters whose work has also been published in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post and other print and online publications. He has degrees from Tufts University, the University of Southern Califo

Feb 11, 2021 • 46:30

Whatever, Nevermind No. 6: Alice Chains - Dirt w/Chris Akin

Whatever, Nevermind No. 6: Alice Chains - Dirt w/Chris Akin

Coming in at number 6 on Rolling Stones greatest grunge albums is the second full length record from Alice In Chains, "Dirt". Joining Bakko in this episode is Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show. Chris and Bakko go track by track and tell the story of Dirt. Dirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992, through Columbia Records. Peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, the album was also well received by music critics. It has sinc

Feb 9, 2021 • 1:39:57

EP 237: Cobras & Miley Kai Season 3

EP 237: Cobras & Miley Kai Season 3

In this episode LC and Bakko give a tip of the hat to their listeners, offer an update on the "Whatever, Nevermind" sidecast, Bakko going FULL ASS, Steve, a succession plan update, Motley Crue turns 40, Miley Cyrus saves rock at the expense of Decibel Geek's credibility, and the boys review the latest season of Cobra Kai. Music: Prowess - Blacktop Therapy Dead Daisies - Holy Ground (Shake The Memory) Lonely Ones - Big Trouble (Acoustic) Jason Bieler - Bring Out Your Dead Rob Zombie - Th

Feb 2, 2021 • 1:00:46

Corbin Reiff Interview - Chris Cornell Biography Author

Corbin Reiff Interview - Chris Cornell Biography Author

Corbin Reiff, author of "Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell", joins the program to discuss the life of Chris Cornell, a true Seattle scene grunge God. https://corbinreiff.com/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible fo

Jan 28, 2021 • 59:28

Whatever, Nevermind No. 7: Temple of the Dog w/Dave Brewington

Whatever, Nevermind No. 7: Temple of the Dog w/Dave Brewington

Coming in at No. 7 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is the self titled Temple Of The Dog. Joining Bakko as co-host this ep is Dave Brewington of the Blame Your Brother podcast. Dave and Bakko offer their insight as they break down this pivotal grunge record. Temple of the Dog was an American rock super group that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1990. It was conceived by vocalist Chris Cornell of Soundgarden as a tribute to his friend, the late Andrew Wood, lead singer of the bands Ma

Jan 24, 2021 • 1:34:20

EP 236: Bobby Blotzer, Capitol Riot, Top 10 iHeartRadio Rock Songs

EP 236: Bobby Blotzer, Capitol Riot, Top 10 iHeartRadio Rock Songs

This week we break open a never discussed marital issue. The return of Bobby Blotzer. iHeartRadio’s Top 10 Rock songs of 2020. U.S. Capitol Raid and the lighter side of sedition. Music: Foghat - Slow Ride Eagles Of Death Metal - Don't Speak (I Came To Make A Bang) RATT - As Good As It Gets Royal Blood - Trouble Coming Megadeth - Dystopia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021 • 1:14:06

Steve Albini Interview - Producer NIrvana In Utero

Steve Albini Interview - Producer NIrvana In Utero

In Utero producer Steve Albini joins the show to discuss his career and share some stories of the making of Nirvana’s final album. “A key figure in the American underground music community since the 1980s, Steve Albini is well-known as both a figure behind the scenes, engineering albums by acts both famous and hopelessly obscure, and for his work with his bands Big Black and Shellac. Notoriously outspoken and unafraid of making polarizing statements, Albini is well-known for his views on integr

Jan 14, 2021 • 1:11:52

Whatever, Nevermind No. 8: Nirvana - In Utero w/Brian Davis

Whatever, Nevermind No. 8: Nirvana - In Utero w/Brian Davis

Coming in at No. 8 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1993 record from Nirvana, In Utero. Joining Bakko this week is the host of Damn Good Movie Memories, Brian Davis. Brian and Bakko get into the details of the making of the follow up to the game changing Nevermind. In Utero is the third and final studio album by American rock band Nirvana, released on September 13, 1993, by DGC Records. The band intended for the record to be a departure from the polished sound of its predece

Jan 12, 2021 • 1:37:27

EP 235: KISS 2021 Hello

EP 235: KISS 2021 Hello

It's a new year which can only mean the same old Cobra. We kick off 2021 in style. Topics covered this ep: Coffee Holiday recap The KISS NYE Pay Per View Pam & Tommy porno bio-pic An Ode to WhichWich Show Art: Tim Bream Music: Enuff Z Nuff - KISS The Clown RATT - Nobody Rides For Free KISS - Rock Bottom AC/DC - Money Shot Fall Out Boy - This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2021 • 1:10:26

Best Of The Cobra: Highlights From 2020 - Part Two

Best Of The Cobra: Highlights From 2020 - Part Two

It's our annual look back at all of the Cobra Gold. 2020 may have been a dumpster fire but it was a great year for the kings of self-deprecating smugness that is Cobras & Fire. Part 2 features the bits: Tiger King What Covid really means for concerts Ron Keel Chris Czynszak wiki-man Tommy Thayer grounds keeper KISS Podcasts ripping us off Brian May being the "Butt" of jokes Satan not as cool as you thought Lee McCormack being soops Canadian Shout It Out Loudcast taking Bakko to task

Dec 29, 2020 • 1:52:14

Best Of The Cobra: Higlights From 2020 - Part One

Best Of The Cobra: Higlights From 2020 - Part One

It's our annual look back at all of the Cobra Gold. 2020 may have been a dumpster fire but it was a great year for the kings of self-deprecating smugness that is Cobras & Fire. Part 1 features the bits: Neck Tattoos George Lynch Craig Smith Dave La Roth live TicketShaft Ian Wadley Donnie Vie Don Jamieson LC trying to explain the podcast to other humans 14 year old Bakko Stryper Karaoke Bret Michaels sells his RV Skin Dogs Def LepAdrenalize Rolling Stone review The music: Scorpions - Rock You

Dec 22, 2020 • 1:22:32

EP 234: Top 10 Albums of 2020

EP 234: Top 10 Albums of 2020

LC and Bakko unleash a MegaEp of new music as we count down each of our top 10 albums of 2020. Spoilers ahead! LC's Top 10 Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown - Pressure Black Stone Cherry - Human Condition Body Count - Carnivore Wyldelife - Year of the Snake Pearl Jam - Gigaton AC/DC - Power Up Local H - Lifers Marilyn Manson - We are Chaos Creeper - Sex, Death and the Infinite Void Massive Wagons - House of Noise Bakko's Top 10 Massive Wagons - House of Noise Red City Radio - Paradise

Dec 15, 2020 • 1:55:19

Producer Michael Beinhorn Interview

Producer Michael Beinhorn Interview

As bonus coverage this week we have an interview with Michael Beinhorn, producer of Soundgarden's "Superunknown". Michael shares stories from the making and recording of Soundgarden's most successful record. Michael Beinhorn has lived his life in the pursuit of artistic expression, first as a visual artist, then as a performer, and finally as a record producer. Forgoing a promising career in medical illustration, Beinhorn began his musical endeavors in 1979 as co-founder of the seminal New Yor

Dec 10, 2020 • 1:16:15

Whatever, Nevermind No. 9:  Soundgarden - Superunknown w/Eric Miller

Whatever, Nevermind No. 9: Soundgarden - Superunknown w/Eric Miller

Coming in at Number 9 on Rolling Stone's greatest Grunge Albums is Soundgarden's 1994 release "Superunknown" featuring guest host, from the Pods & Sods Podcast, Eric Miller. Eric and Bakko talk about the making of the record, the genius of Chris Cornell and go track by track. Superunknown is the fourth studio album by American rock band Soundgarden, released on March 8, 1994, through A&M Records. It is the band's second album with bassist Ben Shepherd, and features new producer

Dec 8, 2020 • 2:05:05

EP 233: Record Store Days - Vinyl Talk

EP 233: Record Store Days - Vinyl Talk

Bakko and LC drop the needle and discuss their top notch vinyl collection. We talk manufacturing, mastering and lack thereof, bands/albums that are better suited to CD, whether upgrading your stylus is bullshit and if LC’s Vinyl OCD and current monthly spending habit is in need of professional intervention. Want to see the albums and our handsome faces? Check out the YouTube version of this Ep here: https://youtu.be/A0LSrNR9fJw Music Clips Featured: Bob & Doug McKenzie & Geddy Lee: Take Off D

Dec 2, 2020 • 1:34:56

Mark Yarm Interview - Author Everybody Loves Our Town

Mark Yarm Interview - Author Everybody Loves Our Town

Mark Yarm, author of the book Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History Of Grunge, joins the program to share stories from his book and talk about the musical movement that was Grunge. Mark is the contributing features editor and podcast host/producer at Input, a site about technology and culture. In addition, he has written for the New Yorker, the New York Times, Wired, WSJ. Magazine, and Rolling Stone and am the author of Everybody Loves Our Town: An Oral History of Grunge, a Time magazine bo

Nov 27, 2020 • 1:09:28

Whatever, Nevermind No. 10: Pearl Jam - Vs. w/Craig Smith

Whatever, Nevermind No. 10: Pearl Jam - Vs. w/Craig Smith

Coming in at No. 10 on Rolling Stone's Greatest Grunge Albums List is Pearl Jam's 1993 release VS. Joining Bakko on the episode of Whatever, Nevermind is the host of Pods & Sods Craig Smith. Vs. (pronounced versus) is the second studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released October 19, 1993 through Epic Records. After a relentless touring schedule in support of their 1991 debut album Ten, Pearl Jam headed into the studio in early 1993 facing the challenge of following up t

Nov 24, 2020 • 1:50:45

EP 232: Nuge vs. Lee vs. Yo Mama, New AC/DC

EP 232: Nuge vs. Lee vs. Yo Mama, New AC/DC

Yo mama so easy, she re-tweets Cobras & Fire episodes. LC and Bakko bask in the light of freedom. The freedom to discard a futon. The freedom to hypothesize what Eddie Trunk did to piss off Rob Halford. The freedom to guilt listeners into buying an over priced collectible. The freedom to wonder how Ozzy can be certain he will be able to perform in 2022. And the freedom to showcase Yo Mama jokes between the Nuge and Tommy Lee. Music: Alice Cooper - Freedom Black Stone Cherry - Don'

Nov 17, 2020 • 1:21:07

Whatever, Nevermind No. 11: Stone Temple Pilots - Core w/Steven Michael

Whatever, Nevermind No. 11: Stone Temple Pilots - Core w/Steven Michael

Coming in at number 11 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is the 1992 debut record from Stone Temple Pilots. Joining Bakko this ep is Growin' Up Rock host Steven Michael. Core is the debut studio album by American rock band Stone Temple Pilots, released on September 29, 1992 through Atlantic Records. The album, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #3 on the Billboard 200 was certified 8x platinum by the RIAA on December 18, 2001 making it the band's best-selli

Nov 10, 2020 • 1:23:06

EP 231: RUSH Guilt, Spotify Syndrome, Pringles Hack

EP 231: RUSH Guilt, Spotify Syndrome, Pringles Hack

A little off the wall EP this week as we invite SIP*TV’s Bud Burgy on to talk about the web series. We also find out why it’s ok if you don’t like Rush, alternative uses for a Pringles can, Bakko shares a close call at Menards, Loose has his own roadside bathroom Cobra Hack, some more shadiness from Spotify and a new ep of 2 Pick 0. SIPTV YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_sgClyyUJeW9hZfHvtzJ0Q SIPTV Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/guylowenbrau Featuring the music: Rush –

Nov 3, 2020 • 1:15:10

Jeff Tomei Interview - Siamese Dream Engineer

Jeff Tomei Interview - Siamese Dream Engineer

Returning to the program is Producer Jeff Tomei. Jeff was the engineer on the Smashing Pumpkins album Siamese Dream. If you enjoyed that episode you will love this. Jeff has a lot of great memories and stories of the making of that record and he goes into great detail sharing them. A must listen for fans of the Pumpkins and that record specifically. Enjoy. https://www.jefftomeirockit.com/ About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest G

Oct 29, 2020 • 1:07:31

Whatever, Nevermind No. 12: Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream w/Joey Haynie

Whatever, Nevermind No. 12: Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream w/Joey Haynie

Coming in at number 12 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is the 1993 Smashing pumpkins album Siamese Dream. Joining Bakko this week is the host of the Rock Strikes 10 Podcast Joey Haynie. Siamese Dream is the second studio album by American alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins, released on July 27, 1993 on Virgin Records. The album fused diverse influences such as shoegazing, dream pop, and heavy metal, and has been described as "closer to progressive rock than to punk or grunge."

Oct 25, 2020 • 1:59:28

EP 230: Remembering Eddie Van Halen

EP 230: Remembering Eddie Van Halen

Remembering Eddie Van Halen: The snark is largely set aside as we pay tribute to a legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2020 • 1:13:24

2 Pick 0 (Guest: Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey)

2 Pick 0 (Guest: Josh Toomey of Talk Toomey)

LC and guest Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast discuss a band. Zero songs are chosen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2020 • 4:05

Whatever, Nevermind No. 13: Nirvana - Bleach w/Josh Toomey

Whatever, Nevermind No. 13: Nirvana - Bleach w/Josh Toomey

Josh Toomey joins the show to discuss Nirvana - Bleach, #13 on Rolling Stone's Greatest Grunge Albums. Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part Podcast series counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes will be bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever

Oct 13, 2020 • 1:11:50

2 Pick 0 (Guest: Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten)

2 Pick 0 (Guest: Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten)

LC and guest Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten discuss a band. Zero songs are chosen. http://cnjradio.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2020 • 3:50

EP 229: Cobras & Fire Kai

EP 229: Cobras & Fire Kai

Keep some hand sanitizer nearby for this NSFW episode of Cobras & Fire. This week starts out pretty normal as LC announces his own sidecast, Quiet Riot carries on with no members of the band left, Kanye West makes a valid point, Vanilla Fudge has some SUPREME news and then shit gets gross as Ace Frehley's ex has some explicit details about our favorite Spaceman's sexual proclivities. Featuring the music: KISS - Torpedo Girl Greg Kihn - Jeopardy Some Random Dude - Metal Health Armored Saint - S

Oct 6, 2020 • 1:17:31

EP 228: Rob Halford Interview

EP 228: Rob Halford Interview

Cobras & Fire welcomes the Metal God, Rob Halford from Judas Priest to the show. Rob discusses his new book "Confess", his love of cat t-shirts and online shopping, weather patterns, reliving some of the darker times of his past writing the book and even some John Lennon talk. Confess: The Autobiography The legendary frontman of Judas Priest, one of the most successful heavy metal bands of all time, celebrates five decades of heavy metal in this tell-all memoir. Most priests hear co

Sep 29, 2020 • 1:00:35

Interview With David de Sola Alice In Chains Author

Interview With David de Sola Alice In Chains Author

David de Sola, author of "Alice In Chains-The Untold Story" joins Bakko to discuss the lead up to the band recording their debut record Facelift through the subsequent tour. Look for Part Two of this interview when we get to next Alice In Chains record on this list, "Dirt". David de Sola is a journalist with experience working at CNN, 60 Minutes, and Reuters whose work has also been published in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post and other print and online publications. He has degrees f

Sep 24, 2020 • 57:40

Whatever, Nevermind No. 14: Alice In Chains - Facelift w/Chris Czynszak

Whatever, Nevermind No. 14: Alice In Chains - Facelift w/Chris Czynszak

Coming in at number 14 on Rolling Stone's Greatest Grunge Albums is Facelift from Alice In Chains. Guest hosting this episode is Decibel Geek co-host Chris Czynszak. Facelift is the debut studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released by Columbia Records on August 21, 1990. The tracks "We Die Young", "Man in the Box", "Sea of Sorrow" and "Bleed the Freak" were released as singles. "Man In The Box" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance with Vocal in 1

Sep 22, 2020 • 1:36:48

Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch Interview

Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch Interview

LC interviews Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster. Subjects discussed: Record Store Days Exclusives: Obelisk Vinyl Box Set, Weathermaker Series COVID and touring Minotaurs Doom Saloon live streams + plans for next one Songwriting + How Set Lists are picked Wookies Spotify, music industry Mandolins Next Clutch Album Music snippets featured: DC Sound Attack Willie Nelson X-Ray Vision In Walks Barbarella More LC Clutch Worship: Concert Review 2018 - Boulder: www.decibelgeek.com/clutch-conc

Sep 15, 2020 • 42:45

EP 227: Michael Sweet Interview (Stryper)

EP 227: Michael Sweet Interview (Stryper)

Michael Sweet of Stryper returns to the show to talk about their latest release Even The Devil Believes, Cardi B, staying busy when you can't tour, the recent remarks from the CEO of Spotify and more. Always fun when Michael joins the show. Iconic rock band Stryper returns with their 13th studio album, "Even the Devil Believes" (Frontiers Music Srl) -- Available today, September 4th, wherever music is sold. Filled with the band’s signature riffs, harmony-laden melodies and positive them

Sep 15, 2020 • 36:22

Whatever, Nevermind No. 15:  L7 - Bricks Are Heavy w/Josh Toomey

Whatever, Nevermind No. 15: L7 - Bricks Are Heavy w/Josh Toomey

Coming in at number 15 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the L7 1992 major label debut, Bricks Are Heavy. Co-hosted this week, from the Talk Toomey Podcast, host Josh Toomey. Bricks Are Heavy is the third studio album by American rock band L7, released on April 14, 1992 by Slash Records. The album peaked at number 160 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the Heatseekers Albums chart. AllMusic - "Though they hailed from sunny L.A., L7 became the poster girls for grung

Sep 7, 2020 • 1:05:49

EP 225: RVs, Toilet Paper & Chris Holmes

EP 225: RVs, Toilet Paper & Chris Holmes

In this episode of Cobras & Fire, LC rents an RV, Bakko pitches a movie. Chris Holmes gets his own documentary. They talk some vinyl and pay tribute to Frankie Banali. The music: W.A.S.P. – Mean Man The HU – Wolf Totem Sevendust – The Day I Tried to Live Quiet Riot – Party All Night Anthrax – Belly of the Beast Quiet Riot – Metal Health Buy music! Vinyl Album Talk BobaFlex - Eloquent Demons - https://amzn.to/3lGhIre Local H - Pack up The Cats - https://amzn.to/3jsXX4C Red City Radi

Sep 1, 2020 • 1:09:16

GGGarth Richardson Interview

GGGarth Richardson Interview

To discuss working with the Melvins on our number 16 Record is producer Gggarth Richardson. Gggarth joins Bakko and shares anecdotes and memories of working with the band and recording this record. Houdini is the fifth studio album by the Melvins, released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. The album was the band's major label debut after releasing their previous albums on the independent label Boner Records. The album features a cover of the 1974 Kiss song "Goin' Blind". The songs "Hooch", "Lizzy"

Aug 27, 2020 • 33:12

Whatever, Nevermind No. 16: Melvins - Houdini w/Randy Brown

Whatever, Nevermind No. 16: Melvins - Houdini w/Randy Brown

Coming in at number 16 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the Melvins 1993 major label debut, Houdini. Co-hosted this week, from the Synaptic Empire, host Randy Brown. Houdini is the fifth studio album by the Melvins, released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. The album was the band's major label debut after releasing their previous albums on the independent label Boner Records. The album features a cover of the 1974 Kiss song "Goin' Blind". The songs "Hooch", "Lizzy" and "Honey Buck

Aug 25, 2020 • 1:17:31

EP 224: Interview Ep: Marty Mccoy of Bobaflex, The Lonely Ones

EP 224: Interview Ep: Marty Mccoy of Bobaflex, The Lonely Ones

Marty Mccoy, singer/guitarist of The Lonely Ones and Bobaflex joins LC for a fun interview that goes off of the rails. The Lonely Ones is a new band that features 4 out of 5 members of Bobaflex and Marty explains the change. This ep features songs from both bands that prove rock is not dead. Support rock! Topics Plans for new band The Lonely Ones, new singles, tour & album Is Bobaflex and the band name Perfectly Rated? Surviving the Spotify streaming game West Virginia dentists and

Aug 17, 2020 • 1:19:33

EP 223: Nazi Antiquing

EP 223: Nazi Antiquing

EP 223 covers a lot of ground. Topics include: Bakko runs into some Nazis during a riverside lunch Ace Frehley has some more covers coming out KISS Vinyl adventures Covid making concerts get creative Mitch Malloy thumbs his nose at the haters Another Ozzy documentary is coming out The CEO of Spotify is a giant turd. Music: Cherry Truck Band - Love Become Law Cory Marks ft. Mick Mars, Ivan Moody & Travis Tritt - Outlaws & Outsiders Marilyn Manson - We Are Chaos Mustach - Ransacker Ozzy

Aug 11, 2020 • 1:10:42

Interview: Gary Lee Connor - Screaming Trees

Interview: Gary Lee Connor - Screaming Trees

The Screaming Tree's 1992 record coming in at no. 17, guitarist Gary Lee Connor joins Bakko to share insights and stories of this classic album as well as the bands entire career and his relationship with the other members. Screaming Trees were an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its mo

Aug 6, 2020 • 1:38:20

Whatever, Nevermind No. 17: Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion w/Tom Gigliotti

Whatever, Nevermind No. 17: Screaming Trees - Sweet Oblivion w/Tom Gigliotti

Coming in at number 17 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 album from Screaming Trees, Sweet Oblivion. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Shout It Out Loudcast Tom Gigliotti. Tom and Bakko take a deep dive on this standout album from a Seattle Grunge band that is often overlooked. The Screaming Trees one-upped their major-label debut, Uncle Anesthesia, with this solid, vastly underrated effort. Sweet Oblivion's lead single, the jumpy hard rocker "Near

Aug 4, 2020 • 1:21:57

EP 222: Sebastian Bach vs. Chris Jericho & Us vs. Everyone

EP 222: Sebastian Bach vs. Chris Jericho & Us vs. Everyone

It's all about beefs this episode. LC and Bakko clap back at a couple of KISS podcasts who dared to disrespect them. Great White is totally "Sorry, not sorry" about being the worst band to break the COVID barrier. Bret Michaels is going against better judgement by making another movie. And Sebastian Bach has few words for pro-wrestler and wannabe Skid Row singer (Bach's words) Chris Jericho as they engage in a totally believeable Twitter war. It's all about unbelievable conflict. Time to squash

Jul 28, 2020 • 1:06:23

Whatever, Nevermind No. 18 Mad Season - Above Ft. Aaron Camaro

Whatever, Nevermind No. 18 Mad Season - Above Ft. Aaron Camaro

Coming in at number 18 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1995 album from Seattle Supergroup Mad Season, Above. Joining Bakko for this episode is co-host of the Decibel Geek Podcast Aaron Camaro. The two discuss the making of the album, the songs that made up the record and the tragic legacy it holds. Formed in a drug rehab center when Mike McCready checked himself into a Minnesota rehab center. It was there that McCready met local musician John Baker Saunders, and wh

Jul 21, 2020 • 1:48:33

EP 221: Slash - Breaking The Artist (Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Myles era)

EP 221: Slash - Breaking The Artist (Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Myles era)

Bakko and LC are united once again to discuss Slash's entire post-GNR career and highlight gems from Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, Guest Star Solo Album, and the Myles Kennedy / Human Dog Whistle era. Music featured: Sucker Train Blues Beggars and Hangers On Be The Ball Been Here Lately Mean Bone Dirty Little Thing Slither She Mine Dr. Alibi Beautiful Dangerous Automatic Overdrive 30 Years to Life Ghost Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock is no

Jul 14, 2020 • 1:34:46

EP 220: Ron Young of Little Caesar Interview

EP 220: Ron Young of Little Caesar Interview

Ron Young of Little Caesar joins the program. And my lord. You want to listen to this. Ron shares anecdotes as well as his views on damn near everything. Nothing was off limits. Topics include: Working with Slash The 4th of July Ranch Life The Red Hot Chili Peppers Covid 19 Wearing masks in public The future of live music Gene Simmons Politicizing science Winston Churchill Florida His band Little Caesar Bob Rock Supporting the arts How to pick the perfect avocado Potbelly Pigs Kristen

Jul 7, 2020 • 1:59:56

Whatever, Nevermind No. 19 - Singles Soundtrack ft. Andy Schaal

Whatever, Nevermind No. 19 - Singles Soundtrack ft. Andy Schaal

Coming in at number 19 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1992 Soundtrack for the movie Singles. Joining Bakko this EP is fellow Minnesotan and professional podcast guest, Andy Schaal. Bakko & Andy go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it's place in Grunge History. #Grunge About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode feature

Jun 30, 2020 • 1:47:55

EP 219: From Canada With Love ft. Lee McCormack

EP 219: From Canada With Love ft. Lee McCormack

This EP we go to the Great White North eh! LC and Bakko are pleased to be joined by the inventor of the Pickering Snowshoe, the Lothario of Canada and host of the Tramps Like Us Podcast - Lee McCormack! We get into recording his new single at the legendary Sun Studios, concert memories temporarily filling in the gap of not being able to see shows right now, our favorite concert DVD's helping with that too, and all the haps in Canada. Music from: Moon Violet - Speeding Back To My Baby L

Jun 23, 2020 • 1:19:12

Interview With Jerry Cantrell Producer Jeff Tomei

Interview With Jerry Cantrell Producer Jeff Tomei

Fans of Jerry Cantrell and Alice In Chains you are going to love this bonus Interview. Producer Jeff Tomei joins the program to discuss the massive undertaking of recording the Jerry Cantrell double album Degradation Trip. Jeff share’s anecdotes of working in the studio, working with Jerry, walking away from the project at one point and much more regarding the making of this album. https://www.jefftomeirockit.com About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting dow

Jun 18, 2020 • 1:03:56

Whatever, Nevermind No. 20 Green River-Dry As A Bone ft: BJ Kramp

Whatever, Nevermind No. 20 Green River-Dry As A Bone ft: BJ Kramp

Coming in at number 20 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1987 Green River EP, Dry As A Bone. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Rock & Or Roll Podcast, BJ Kramp. Dry As A Bone is a precursor of the Seattle scene featuring members that would go on to form the bands Pearl Jam & Mudhoney . Bakko & BJ go track by track and discuss the history and making of this record and it's importance in to the eventual Grunge explosion. #Grunge https://bjkahuna.podb

Jun 16, 2020 • 1:14:43

EP 218: Death Metal Ice Cream Truck

EP 218: Death Metal Ice Cream Truck

It's a messed up world. LC and Bakko try to make some sense of it. Topics this ep: LC's trip to the dentist Lavish unnecessary purchases Tommy Lee drops new music Motley & Def Leppard not offering refunds The Minneapolis Death Metal Ice Cream Truck And remember! Our favorite bands and local record stores need us. As things open up, shop at a record store! Buy music! Music from : Them Evils - Where Ya Gonna Crash Tonight The Lazy's - Nothing But Trouble Bob Mould - American Crisis Sweet

Jun 9, 2020 • 1:08:50

Whatever, Nevermind No. 21 Jerry Cantrell Degradation Trip with Gene Vogel

Whatever, Nevermind No. 21 Jerry Cantrell Degradation Trip with Gene Vogel

Coming in at number 21 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 2002 album from Jerry Cantrell, Degradation Trip. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Degradation Trip is a dark and twisted trip of a Rock Star in the depths of drug addiction. 14 songs of Jerry's signature sound tell the dark and moody story. While written before the death of Alice In Chains singer Layne Staley, it is hard to not think of him when listening to

Jun 2, 2020 • 1:40:46

Emergency EP: Minnesota Burning

Emergency EP: Minnesota Burning

LC joins Bakko to get a first hand perspective of what is happening in the Twin Cities and around the country. #GeorgeFloyd Music: Clutch - Fortunate Son Minnesota Un-Stars - Born To Raise Hell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2020 • 42:40

EP 217: Satan's Beach Boys

EP 217: Satan's Beach Boys

Bakko and Loose, err, I mean LC are back. Topics covered this ep: What's a good name for a pet Finally getting to go to the beach Socially Distant concerts Brian May gardening Eddie Trunk the enabler Covid 19 converting Satanists BUY MUSIC! Featuring the music in order: Black Swan - Big Disaster Wyldlife - Kiss & Tell Soul Asylum - Got It Pretty Good Puppy - Black Hole Massive Wagons - In It Together Witch Taint - Changes Jesus Chrysler - I Heart Satan Website: CobrasandFire.com Hel

May 26, 2020 • 1:06:17

Interview: Bruce Pavitt-Sub Pop Records Founder

Interview: Bruce Pavitt-Sub Pop Records Founder

You can’t discuss the recorded history of Grunge without talking to SUB POP records founder Bruce Pavitt. Any list of the Greatest Grunge anything would contain a large chunk of DNA from that label and it’s artists. Bruce shares anecdotes from his entire time with SUB POP and of course what it was like to be at the Epicenter of Rock’s last great scene. Bruce Pavitt was born 1959 in Chicago IL. At the age of nine, he sold Christmas cards door-to-door in the summer heat, earning enough mo

May 21, 2020 • 57:00

Whatever, Nevermind No. 22 - Deep Six Compilation with Jon Lamoreaux

Whatever, Nevermind No. 22 - Deep Six Compilation with Jon Lamoreaux

Coming in at number 22 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1986 compilation album from C/Z Records, Deep Six. Joining Bakko this EP Is the host of the Hustle Podcast, Jon Lamoreaux. Deep Six is a time capsule capturing the Genesis of the Seattle music scene. Featuring 6 bands that would either go on to make their own mark on music history (Melvins, Soundgarden) or who’s members would eventually make up the bands Mudhoney, Mother Love Bone and Pearl Jam. It was also the debut re

May 19, 2020 • 1:47:08

EP 216: KISS Hot In The Shade Part 2 - Breaking The Record

EP 216: KISS Hot In The Shade Part 2 - Breaking The Record

LC and Bakko are back again to break the 1989 KISS record Hot In The Shade. Often maligned for its lack of production, use of drum machines and bloat of material, LC and Bakko try to fix the record by removing some of the filler and re-sequencing the remaining killer in an effort to make this a perfect KISS album. They also get into all that led up to and immediately followed this record’s release. Last week was side one. This week they go track by track for side two. Enjoy. Website: C

May 12, 2020 • 1:05:19

EP 215: KISS Hot In The Shade Pt. 1 - Breaking The Record

EP 215: KISS Hot In The Shade Pt. 1 - Breaking The Record

LC and Bakko are back to break the 1989 KISS record Hot In The Shade. Often maligned for its lack of production, use of drum machines and bloat of material, LC and Bakko try to fix the record by removing some of the filler and re-sequencing the remaining killer in an effort to make this a perfect KISS album. They also get into all that led up to and immediately followed this record’s release. This week they go track by track for side one. Next week will be side two. Enjoy. Website: Cob

May 5, 2020 • 1:14:34

EP 214: Ron Keel Interview

EP 214: Ron Keel Interview

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel is back baby! This time to discuss the Ron Keel Bands latest release South X South Dakota. From the word go Ron is off discussing his thoughts on Covid-19, being a proud upper Midwest prepper, the struggle privately owned music venues face, whether or not the Eagles should be considered Southern Rock, his duet with Jasmine Cain, the ill-fated Australian Melodic Rock Fest, his move to High Volume Music, the 35th Anniversary of the Keel record The Right To Rock.

Apr 28, 2020 • 1:29:54

Interview: Producer Jack Endino

Interview: Producer Jack Endino

Famed Seattle producer and Skin Yard guitarist Jack Endino joins the program to discuss his work on the 2017 remix of the Soundgarden record Ultramega OK. He also talks about his work with Nirvana, Mudhoney, Green River and more while giving us his first person perspective of the Seattle Grunge scene from inception. Jack Endino (born 1964) is an American producer and musician based in Seattle, United States. Long associated with Seattle label Sub Pop and the grunge movement, Endino worked on se

Apr 23, 2020 • 46:16

Whatever, Nevermind No. 23 Soundgarden - Ultramega OK with Ralph Viera

Whatever, Nevermind No. 23 Soundgarden - Ultramega OK with Ralph Viera

Coming in at number 23 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1988 record from Soundgarden, Ultramega OK. Joining Bakko as this EP's guest host is Dr. Fukk himself, Ralph Viera. Bakko and Ralph get into all of the details surrounding this classic album and share their memories from this time in music. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a special guest hos

Apr 21, 2020 • 1:16:43

EP 213: Tiger King Pandemic

EP 213: Tiger King Pandemic

It’s a pandemic! We discuss the madness of the Netflix Tiger King documentary, the reality of when there will ever be another another concert, LC falling down a Kanye rabbit hole and more. Stay safe. Photo courtesy of Tim Bream. Featured Music: Accept - Pandemic Aerosmith - Nobody’s Fault Alestorm - Treasure Chest Party Quest Silverstein - Runaway Trucker Diablo - Party like it’s the End of the World Website: CobrasandFire.com Help support the artists featured. Buy music and prove Rock

Apr 14, 2020 • 1:01:23

Interview EP: Jon Levin - Dokken

Interview EP: Jon Levin - Dokken

We are pleased to welcome Dokken guitarist Jon Levin to the Program. Jon is launching his new website jonlevinguitars.com, a subscription guitar tutorial site for players of all levels. They also get into his career with Dokken, Doro and even some gear talk. Guitarist Jon Levin, best known as the longtime (and current) guitarist of the 80s platinum selling heavy metal band Dokken, proudly announces a brand new venture teaching guitarist of all skill levels how to play like a professiona

Apr 9, 2020 • 44:26

Whatever, Nevermind No. 24 Stone Temple Pilots - Purple

Whatever, Nevermind No. 24 Stone Temple Pilots - Purple

Coming in at number 24 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums list is the 1994 record from Stone Temple Pilots, Purple. Joining Bakko as this EP's guest host is Zeus from Shout It Out Loudcast. Bakko and Zeus get into all of the details surrounding this classic album and share their memories from this time in music. About Whatever, Nevermind Whatever, Nevermind is a 25 part sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each Episode features a speci

Apr 7, 2020 • 1:30:56

EP 212: Def Leppard - Adrenalize - March Badness

EP 212: Def Leppard - Adrenalize - March Badness

It's March Badness. Do you wanna get rocked? Def Leppard's 1992 release Adrenalize was rated 4.5/5 stars by Rolling Stone and sold over 4 Million copies in the US alone. Most of which ended up in Pawn Shops around the country in the following year. For this years March Badness LC and Bakko tear back the cellophane and break down the 5th album from Def Leppard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2020 • 1:20:36

Bonus Ep: COVID & Fire Social Distancing

Bonus Ep: COVID & Fire Social Distancing

LC and Bakko talk Covid-19 in this bonus episode. Personal anecdotes as they offer updates from their homes. How has the country shutting down affected the show. A reality TV show idea starring Ron Keel. Bands off the road performing live by streaming. The return of the Ocho. And some big news from the festival industry related to the mess we are in. Featuring the music: Monster Truck - Things Get Better Slash - We're All Gonna Die The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me Ron Keel - Wild

Mar 27, 2020 • 1:06:58

Whatever, Nevermind No. 25 - Melvins Bullhead ft. Andy Schaal

Whatever, Nevermind No. 25 - Melvins Bullhead ft. Andy Schaal

Welcome to the debut episode of the Bakko sidecast, Whatever, Nevermind. Counting down the 25 greatest grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each episode Bakko will be joined by a special guest host to discuss that episodes album. First up we have the 1991 Melvins record Bullhead with special guest host, podcast whore and all around good guy Andy Schaal. Both Bakko and Andy come into this ep with virgin ears having never heard the Bullhead record. They go track by track and give you all the

Mar 24, 2020 • 1:24:02

EP 211: Bret Michaels’ Van Is A Rockin'

EP 211: Bret Michaels’ Van Is A Rockin'

This week we catch up on the Buy Us A Beer campaign. Other topics include obnoxious grocery carts, LC tries to explain what a podcast is over dinner, Bakko plays an unearthed recording from his teen years, Bret Michaels turning Blabbermouth into Craigslist, cloning the DNA found in the carpet of his RV, Billy Sheehan going all fake news on some recent comments and a tribute to Jesus Chrysler drummer Duffy. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: HIM - Buried Alive By Love Mark Slaughter - Away I Go Bak

Mar 17, 2020 • 1:34:00

EP 210: Don Jamieson Interview

EP 210: Don Jamieson Interview

We welcome back to the program comedian Don Jamieson. Don’s latest comedy album, “Denim & Laughter” is available everywhere now. We talk about a new kind of porn, some advice Don got from Elizabeth Warren, record collecting, That Jamieson Show, the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Monsters of Rock Cruise and so much more. Enjoy! #Cobra2020 http://www.donjamieson.com/ On February 21st, rock & roll comedian Don Jamieson will release his new album, Denim & Laughter, via Metal Blad

Mar 10, 2020 • 1:02:50

EP 209: Donnie Vie Interview- Is Enuff Z' Nuff?

EP 209: Donnie Vie Interview- Is Enuff Z' Nuff?

Former Enuff Z' Nuff singer Donnie Vie is back. He has a new band and a new record coming out this summer to talk about. He's also gets very real about the music business and his relationship with his former band mates. In fact there is very little about his life he doesn't at least touch on in this wide ranging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2020 • 1:44:30

EP 208: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)

EP 208: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)

In part two of 1996 the Greatest Year In Rock, LC and Bakko tell you where they were at the time. They also discover they may have started a new club. The T2L'ers. You also find out what type of hair Bakko rocked, LC is a lip sync'er, the top TV shows and movies and a shout out to the iconic dog spokesman Spuds Mackenzie. Plus 10 songs from the year that was 1996. #Cobra2020 Songs Featured: Local H - High Fiving MF (intro) Metallica - Ain't My Bitch The Weezer - Good Life Alice in Chain

Feb 25, 2020 • 1:28:29

Chipotle Challenge

Chipotle Challenge

Random bonus. Bakko was joined by Gene Vogel and Andy Schaal for what may be the first ever Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2020 • 1:23:13

EP 207: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)

EP 207: 1996 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)

EP 207: 1996 – The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1) – Hindsight is 20/20, so do a complete 360 and come back with us to 1996 with an overview of music and pop culture. Any questions? Ask Jeeves. Music featured: KISS - Coming Home Veruca Salt - Shimmer Marilyn Manson - Tourniquet Soundgarden- Burden in my Hand Sublime - Date Rape Gravity Kills - Guilty Social Distortion- Don’t Drag Me Down Republica - Ready to Go STP - Lady Picture Show Motörhead- I Don’t Believe a Word ZZ Top - She’s Just

Feb 18, 2020 • 1:12:49

EP 206: Asshole Radio ft. Ian Wadley

EP 206: Asshole Radio ft. Ian Wadley

Asshole Radio returns with special guest and noted Asshole, Ian Wadley. Bakko tries to get the truth behind Ian's hatred of Sammy Hagar. They talk about Rock N Pod. Ian's broad music taste and of course some KISS talk. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: Sammy Hagar - One Way To Rock Replacements - I Will Dare Deftones - Swerve City Jim Carroll Band - It's Too Late Slayer - Behind The Crooked Cross John Lennon - Nobody Told Me Nick Gilder - Backstreet Noise Bryan Adams - Run To You Sherriff - When

Feb 11, 2020 • 0:01

Spotified - A Cobras & Fire Expose'

Spotified - A Cobras & Fire Expose'

A special EMERGENCY episode of Cobras & Fire. We break down the recent Spotify podcast purge. #Cobra2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2020 • 37:17

EP 205: Bot Wars - Episode One

EP 205: Bot Wars - Episode One

This week we talk about the glut of concert tours that were announced recently. Album Anniversary Tours. Monetizing the podcast by opening a Cobras & Fire Wedding Planning company. Expanding the Murphy Bed concept to other household furniture. But it all climaxes with some industry ticket talk. Ticketmaster and LiveNation claiming concert tickets are too cheap. Motley Crue bragging about selling a bunch of tickets to Stub Hub. The Black Keys telling us how ticket sales can lead to a number one r

Feb 4, 2020 • 1:16:06

EP 204: Craig Strikes Back-A KISS Discussion

EP 204: Craig Strikes Back-A KISS Discussion

In Episode 204 Craig Smith from Pods & Sods joins the program. Bakko cracks the door open on some light hearted KISS discussion and before you can say Strutter they are going deep on all sorts KISSterical discussion. Not for the easily offended. Music: Prince - I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Jesus Chrysler - Harder KISS - Rock Bottom Medley - Hide Your Heart KISS - Charisma KISS - Journey of 1,000 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020 • 2:03:19

EP 203: David Lee Roth, Ozzy Death Hoax, Neil Peart, Chipotle Challenge

EP 203: David Lee Roth, Ozzy Death Hoax, Neil Peart, Chipotle Challenge

Are you ready for the Cobras & Fire Chipotle Challenge? In this episode LC and Bakko get into all of the details involved in that plus the recent news that David Lee Roth will be opening for KISS on the next leg of the End Of The Road Tour, Ozzy's death hoax, Gene Simmons' odd breakfast tradition and a tribute to one of the greatest drummers and lyricists rock has ever seen, Neil Peart. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: David Lee Roth - California Girls Bad Religion - Age of Unreason

Jan 21, 2020 • 1:07:23

EP 202: George Lynch & Doug Aldrich Interviews

EP 202: George Lynch & Doug Aldrich Interviews

Guitarists George Lynch and Doug Aldrich join the program to discuss their latest efforts - Dirty Shirley (Lynch) & Revolution Saints (Aldrich) both out January 24th on FRONTIERS Records. About George Lynch: George Lynch is considered to be one of the most influential and famous 1980s metal guitarists best known for Dokken and Lynch Mob. He has had a slew of projects including, most recently, KXM, Sweet & Lynch, and now - Dirty Shirley. With Dirty Shirley, Lynch is paired with Dino Jelusic, l

Jan 14, 2020 • 1:31:04

EP 201: Cobra 2020 - RIP Pawl Stanley, BulletBoys, Neck Tattoos

EP 201: Cobra 2020 - RIP Pawl Stanley, BulletBoys, Neck Tattoos

In the first Episode of 2020, LC and Bakko share a couple Holiday party stories, share their thoughts on neck tattoos, bid farewell to their dear friend Pawl Stanley, discuss the Bulletboys reunion, go deep into James Kottak's (Who?) Twitter account and breakdown the logistics of a Vinnie Vincent boxset on Vinyl. #Cobra2020 Featuring the music: BulletBoys - Kissin' Kitty Five Finger Death Punch - Wash It All Away Firehouse - All She Wrote Kid Rock - Low Life Kingdom Come - Shout It Out

Jan 7, 2020 • 1:15:16

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 2

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 2

Happy New year from Cobras & Fire. LC and Bakko return next week with a brand new show for 2020. So whether you're getting ready for a night on the town or just need a break from College Football, we give you part 2 of our 2019 best of the Cobras & Fire Podcast. We discuss the Geoff Tate wine tour, Bieber vs. Tom Cruise, Courtney Love mansplaining for Tommy Lee, the Vinnie Vincent Fame Wagon, strengthening your marriage through podcasting and more. Interview excerpts appear

Dec 31, 2019 • 2:13:34

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 1

Best of The Cobra: Highlights From 2019 - Part 1

As LC and Bakko break for the holidays maybe you could use a break from your own festivities as we look back at the year that was 2019. The Year Of The Cobra. In part one we welcome new character Mankini, new ideas for KISS VIP packages, the Super Bowl Halftime show, the Grammys and more. Plus parts of the best interviews of the year. They appear in this order. Ron Keel, Danko Jones, Michael Wilton, Rikki Rachtman and Michael Sweet. #YearOfTheCobra KISS - Radioactive Quiet Riot - B

Dec 24, 2019 • 1:32:41

EP 200: Merry Christmas & 200th Ep Celebration

EP 200: Merry Christmas & 200th Ep Celebration

It's Christmas people! It's also our 200th Episode. From the very beginning we have made fun of what we love. This week we make fun of what we love the most. Ourselves. All sorts of guests pop up through this episode as we talk about why MUSIC matters to us so much. Between the ball busting we pay our respects to our friends and peers and of course, we open your presents. Sincerely. Thanks to anyone who has ever taken the time to listen. We mention many of you by name. If you are one o

Dec 17, 2019 • 1:35:21

EP 199: Top 5 Albums of 2019

EP 199: Top 5 Albums of 2019

Ep 199: Bakko and LC countdown the definitive list of top 5 albums of 2019 after opening the ep discussing the recent drunk Kid Rock vs. Oprah. Spoiler Alert! STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY HEARD THE EP. The following is each of our top albums we discuss and feature to use as your reference for a shopping list. Also... BUY A COBRA $10 T-Shirt! 50% off Christmas sale! https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ (Intro track: New Roses - Can't Stop Rock N Roll) Photo Credit: Pet

Dec 10, 2019 • 1:16:02

EP 198: Caffeinated - Van Halen Drama, New Ozzy

EP 198: Caffeinated - Van Halen Drama, New Ozzy

This week LC and Bakko get up at the break of dawn to discuss Ozzy’s 2 new songs, new drama out of the Van Halen camp, King Diamond’s visit to the Twin Cities, and the Bango Tango reunion nobody asked for. Plus they respond to recent comments made by one of the hosts of the Blame Your Brother Podcast questioning their street cred. This Ep was sponsored by coffee. #YearOfTheCobra BUY MUSIC! Amazon Vinyl Store Link: https://amzn.to/2trNH88 Faster Pussycat - Where There’s a Whip Backyard

Dec 3, 2019 • 1:04:02

Interview With Chad Nicefield From Wilson

Interview With Chad Nicefield From Wilson

Wilson lead singer Chad Nicefield returns to the show to talk about Wilson calling it day. They catch up on all sorts of stuff that has happened since the 2018 release of their album Tasty Nasty leading up to what will be their final show Dec. 28 at the Crofoot complex in Pontiac. All sorts of Fuckery. http://houseoffuckery.com/ After almost a decade long of global fuckery, Wilson has done the opposite of what every other band seems to do—they stopped taking shit so seriously! In the

Nov 29, 2019 • 59:32

EP 197: Motley Crue Reunion, Bring Out Your Dead

EP 197: Motley Crue Reunion, Bring Out Your Dead

This week LC and Bakko talk about Sebastian Bach having more travel issues. The recent rash of Cobra Stamp Approved Bands calling it a day. Motley Crue not understanding how contracts work and LC and Bakko have competing rants. Plus LC's son has both of the hosts pondering what constitutes finger food. Once again this weeks show art is provided by Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ BUY MUSIC! Amazon

Nov 26, 2019 • 1:16:10

EP 196: What About Bob? A KISS Odyssey

EP 196: What About Bob? A KISS Odyssey

This week LC and Bakko breakdown all the happenings in the KISS Universe. KISS playing a private concert for Sharks. Kruise-Fest. The KISS Kruise. Bruce Kulick playing 80's medleys. Paul doing a Q&A with children in his KISS jammies. And of course the recent meltdown courtesy of Grammy award winning Bob Kulick. Show art courtesy of Vincent Cabagnot $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Audio clips of the Bob Kulick

Nov 19, 2019 • 1:27:26

EP 195: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 2020

EP 195: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 2020

Josh Toomey from the Talk Toomey Podcast is back to discuss this years nominees for induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Along with LC and Bakko they give their thoughts on who will and won't make it this year. #YearOfTheCobra #RNRHOF $10 Cobras & Fire T-Shirt - FREE SHIPPING COBRA STORE: https://cobrasandfire.com/product/rocknpod-expo-bots/ Nominees Pat Benatar Dave Matthews Band Depeche Mode The Doobie Brothers Whitney Houston Judas Priest Kraftwerk MC5 Motörhead Nine I

Nov 12, 2019 • 1:27:14

EP 194: Ice-T A National Treasure - The Full Iceberg (Rap, Body Count, Film)

EP 194: Ice-T A National Treasure - The Full Iceberg (Rap, Body Count, Film)

“I happen to like Rock & Roll and feel sorry for anyone who only listens to one form of music.” Ice-T is a national treasure and has always had a rock n’ rebel attitude, sampling War Pigs on the first track of his debut rap album to forming the hardcore punk/metal band Body Count influenced by Suicidal Tendencies and Black Sabbath. On this Ep, we give you the full Iceberg, not just the tip. Ice-T started a new genre as the OG of gangsta rap, collaborated with Slayer and Motörhead, on the lineup

Nov 5, 2019 • 1:46:56

Ep 193: 3 Hits From Hell - Marilyn Mason - Mechanical Animals

Ep 193: 3 Hits From Hell - Marilyn Mason - Mechanical Animals

Marilyn Manson. The LAST Shock Rocker. Bakko, LC, and Gene return to bust balls and complete the "3 Hits From Hell" trilogy covering Manson's 1998 album Mechanical Animals which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. This album had a major shift from the "Antichrist Superstar" sound with a glam rock approach and a new "androgynous alien" image. Manson moved from Satan, to something ever scarier - DRUGS. We break down the cultural significance, controversy, and impact that Manson had duri

Oct 29, 2019 • 1:16:47

Interview EP: Rachel Bolan of Skid Row

Interview EP: Rachel Bolan of Skid Row

We got a surprise for you tonight! We got Skid Row song writer, bassist and all around good guy on for an interview. We talk about his career, punk rock and his recent induction into the RockGodz Hall Of Fame. We promise. This is fun. The RockGodz Hall of Fame is an event that brings recognition to the musicians who built the legacy of rock music, honoring incredible artists and their work. Rock and roll legends will honor their own during a celebration of music with passion and talent at i

Oct 26, 2019 • 44:23

EP 192: 3 Hits From Hell - Danzig II Lucifuge

EP 192: 3 Hits From Hell - Danzig II Lucifuge

Next up in the 3 Hits From Hell series is the 1990 Danzig record Danzig II Lucifuge. Joining LC and Bakko once again is Gene Vogel. The three of them trade thoughts and barbs as they make their way through this truly creepy record. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10 T-shirts, BeerMe + more - https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2019 • 1:28:48

3 Hits From Hell: Bonus Tom Morris Interview

3 Hits From Hell: Bonus Tom Morris Interview

A little bonus 3 Hits From Hell coverage. A brief interview with the producer of Iced Earth's record Burnt Offerings. Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10 T-shirts, BeerMe + more - https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2019 • 16:52

EP 191: 3 Hits From Hell - Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings

EP 191: 3 Hits From Hell - Iced Earth - Burnt Offerings

Happy Halloween Squishes!! This week we have part one of a three part Halloween extravaganva we're calling Three Hits From Hell. We have special guest, from the Deciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. Over the next three weeks we will be featuring a selection from each of the hosts that they feel embodies the spirit of Halloween. Honors go to the guest and Gene selected the 1995 Iced Earth album "Burnt Offerings". Enjoy! #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store: $10

Oct 15, 2019 • 1:11:39

EP 190: Dee Snider vs. The Super Bowl

EP 190: Dee Snider vs. The Super Bowl

Have you ever wondered what the Chinese call marbles? Of course not. This week we have unsubstantiated speculation regarding the listening room of Pods & Sods host Craig Smith. Whether or not Silica Pads taste better than Tide Pods. The proper age for huffing. Tommy Lee finds a new Instagram filter. Dee Snider butt-hurt over J-Lo's butt performing at the Super Bowl. And a little more. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/

Oct 8, 2019 • 1:13:30

Interview EP : Michael Sweet

Interview EP : Michael Sweet

Listener favorite Michael Sweet is back for a record 4th time to discuss his solo album TEN. Out Oct 11th on RatPak records. If you've enjoyed Michael's appearance on the show prior. You will love this. #YearOfTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2019 • 39:39

EP 189: Asshole Radio ft Jay Z

EP 189: Asshole Radio ft Jay Z

No not that Jay-Z. Asshole Radio is back featuring special guest Jay Szczeblewski. Jay is a fan of all things podcasting. His donation to the Rock N Pod Expo crowd fund earned him a guest spot on Asshole Radio. Jay talks about his love for podcasts, how he got into listening to them and of course has his own 6 pack of songs for us to enjoy. Thanks Jay! #YearOfTheCobra Featuring the music: Frankie Goes To Hollywod – Relax Soundgarden – Jesus Christ Pose Toadies – Plane Crash Supergrass –

Oct 1, 2019 • 0:01

Greg Troyan of Lipstick Generation

Greg Troyan of Lipstick Generation

Greg Troyan from Lipstick Generation joins the program to discuss his bands new single, their cover of the Eric Carr song "Eyes Of Love" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2019 • 48:11

EP 188: Death HasbRow - Sebastian Bach, Tommy Lee

EP 188: Death HasbRow - Sebastian Bach, Tommy Lee

This week LC and Bakko break down the future of Death Row records now that they are owned by Hasbro Toys, Sebastian Bach enters the Cobra Hall of Fame as he gets banned from Uber, Tommy Lee gets kicked out of Emeril's restaurant, Loose ponders what beer best pairs with a Goat's umbilical cord, Grim Reaper being the opposite of a show you can't miss. Speaking of things you don't to miss, in this ep Bakko is back with another one of his mash-ups for you. And believe it or not... MORE! #

Sep 24, 2019 • 1:21:05

Cobra B.C. (Before Cobra) Marq Torien Bulletboys 2015

Cobra B.C. (Before Cobra) Marq Torien Bulletboys 2015

LC and Bakko have done some interviews outside of Cobras & Fire in the past. We'd like to offer these outside interactions as an occasional bonus. First up, Bakko chats with Bulletboys singer Marq Torien. #YearOFTheCobra Website: https://cobrasandfire.com Cobra Store - $10 T-shirts: https://cobrasandfire.com/shop/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2019 • 55:42

EP 187: 1986 The Greatest Year In Rock Part Two

EP 187: 1986 The Greatest Year In Rock Part Two

In part two the guys go even deeper into the year of 1986. Loose Cannon talks about being focused on picking the right college while Bakko was in the heart of his days as a virgin streak. Plus they get into the top movies and albums of the year while featuring songs from none of said albums. Also Bakko is about to find out if his step-brother listens to the show. #YearOfTheCobra Featuring the music: Megadeth – Wake Up Dead Yngwie Malmsteen – You Don’t Remember Motorhead – Orgasmotro

Sep 17, 2019 • 1:10:04

EP 186: 1986 - The Greatest Year In Rock Part 1

EP 186: 1986 - The Greatest Year In Rock Part 1

We return to our Greatest Year In Rock series for the year 1986. Along with notable events like Chernobyl and Haley's Comet, 1986 was loaded with some killer rock and metal. Loose Cannon and Bakko break the year that was 1986 and share some of their favorite songs from the year. #YearOfTheCobra Featuring the music: Van Halen - 5150 David Lee Roth - Yankee Rose Alice Cooper - Crawlin' Husker Du - Sorry Somehow Beastie Boys - License To Ill Slayer - Postmortem Cinderella - Shake Me Bla

Sep 10, 2019 • 1:19:07

EP 185: Galloping Free - KISS, Maiden, Extreme & NFL Onanism

EP 185: Galloping Free - KISS, Maiden, Extreme & NFL Onanism

A whole lot of "Doing their job" this week as Loose Cannon and Bakko are back to answer all of your questions. What is the proper ranking of every KISS song? Should you go see Iron Maiden on this tour? Did Loose go back to the same 80's festival that put him in a cage? Where is the line when discerning when it's ok to jack off in the work place. And, believe it or not, more! #YearOfTheCobra Featuring the music: Biters - Restless Hearts KISS - Deuce Iron Maiden - Running Free Extrem

Sep 3, 2019 • 1:13:37

EP 184: Rock N Pod 3 - The Recap (Part 3)

EP 184: Rock N Pod 3 - The Recap (Part 3)

This week we conclude our Rock N Pod 3 coverage. Loose Cannon and Bakko share their personal stories of the weekend in Nashville. Starting with what it took to get there, to some of the off mic interactions with the guests, sharing an Uber with the hosts of Rock & Metal Combat, three days of being roommates, all of the people they spent time with, the people they wanted to spend more time with, a shout out to those that were missed and everything in between. This is what the three nights in N

Aug 27, 2019 • 1:03:23

EP 183: Rock N Pod 3 - The Podcasters (Part 2)

EP 183: Rock N Pod 3 - The Podcasters (Part 2)

In part two of our Rock N Pod coverage we get into the podcasts and hosts that make them great. We open with some love for our favorite shows who were there and brief review of the weekend. Then we share some chats we had with fellow podcasters. It starts with Matt Porter of the KISS Room. Then BJ Kramp from Rock And Or Roll. Petere Cecere of the I Love It Loudcast and ends with the mayor of Nashville himself. Decibel Geek's Aaron Camaro! #RockNPod #YearOfTheCobra Learn more abo

Aug 20, 2019 • 1:15:50

EP 182: Rock N Pod 3 - Artist Interviews (Part 1 )

EP 182: Rock N Pod 3 - Artist Interviews (Part 1 )

Year 3 of Rock N Pod is in the books and it was off the hook. This episode starts with Michael Sweet and Bakko discussing possible album titles for the next Stryper record. Then Tony Harnell and Loose Cannon discuss the role Tupperware played in the feud between the band and Sebastian Bach. Next is Toby Wright relieved to join a show that wanted to talk about a record not named Carnival of Souls. Jason Bieler of Saigon Kick enjoys a prodding from LC and Bakko. And it all ends with

Aug 13, 2019 • 1:53:54

EP 181: Ripe Rock with Gene Vogel of the Disciples Of The Watch Podcast

EP 181: Ripe Rock with Gene Vogel of the Disciples Of The Watch Podcast

What's that smell? That's Ripe Rock! Give it a sniff and inhale another Ep that proves Rock is NOT Dead. Gene Vogel of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast (and previous guest of our Sabbath discography series)joins to spin brand new tunes and go on endless tangents about Ritchie Blackmore's Taint, Renaissance Fairs, UNsupergroups, immediately forgetting peoples nes you meet, #metoo Vikings, Which Wich, ridiculous band names, and more. Horns up! Loose Cannon's Picks: Joyous Wolf - Place in

Aug 6, 2019 • 0:01

Bonus: Extra Trash Day Goes Bad - (LC Storytime)

Bonus: Extra Trash Day Goes Bad - (LC Storytime)

LC always looks forward Extra Trash Day, a Denver tradition and celebration. But things quickly go wrong. LC calls Bakko to recap his day of tragedy ThIs is also a preview of his podcast educational presentation and motivational speech at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2019 • 23:06

EP 180: Master Of Tickets - Metallica Ticket Scandal

EP 180: Master Of Tickets - Metallica Ticket Scandal

In this weeks episode we break down Metallica double dipping by re-selling their own tickets on the secondary market. Also, Bakko shares the tale of his Ron Keel road trip, what to do in Denver when you're bored, LC and Bakko compare Struts/Glorious Sons shows and more. #YearOfTheCobra #BuyMusic #SupportMusic Featuring the music: Wheeler Walker Jr - Redneck Shit Jerry Lee Lewis - Drinkin' Wine Spoh-de-doh Ron Keel Band - Girls Like Me Tesla - Makin' Magic Glorious Sons - Heavy Metallica - Hol

Jul 30, 2019 • 1:23:59

EP 179: Anthrax: The Bush Administration w/ Chris Czynzak

EP 179: Anthrax: The Bush Administration w/ Chris Czynzak

We've got Bush! Chris Czynzak of Decibel Geek joins the show to break down the Bush-Thrax era - Sound of White Noise, Stomp 442, Volume 8, and We've Come for You All. Also discussed: Hulk's privates, Rock N Pod Expo 3, CC's skills reading from Wikipedia, Man-kini’s appearance on Vol 8 and more. Song snippets featured: Crush I’m The Man Room for one More Only Black Lodge Fueled Catharsis Inside Out Toast to the Extras Big Fat Man-kini Chips Cadillac Rock Box Nobody Knows Anything What Doesn’t

Jul 23, 2019 • 1:31:22

Vinnie May (Not Show Up)

Vinnie May (Not Show Up)

At your request. Here is the stand alone track of our VV parody song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2019 • 5:22

EP 178: Border Battle ft. Aaron Camaro - Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent

EP 178: Border Battle ft. Aaron Camaro - Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent

A very Special Podcrash edition of Cobras & Fire featuring Decibel Geek's Aaron Camaro. Bakko and Camaro being two titans of the upper Midwest discuss small towns, Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Rock N Pod 3 and just a little Viking/Packer smack talk. #YearOfTheCobra Featuring the music: KISS - Speeding Back To My Baby Colin James - T Stands For Trouble Chris Cornell - Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart Ace Frehley - Shot Full Of Rock Ace Frehley - I Wanna Go Back Saigon Kick - Peppermin

Jul 16, 2019 • 1:23:48

EP 177: Vinnie Vincent Evasion 2, Tommy Lee vs Courtney Love

EP 177: Vinnie Vincent Evasion 2, Tommy Lee vs Courtney Love

This week we talk about Vinnie Vincent throwing himself a birthday party on the same day as Rock N Pod 3 and in the same hotel. We offer birthday gift suggestions and breakdown the activities for those choosing to attend the soon to be cancelled event. Plus, Loose has a WhichWich update. Courtney Love pisses off Tommy Lee. We toot our horn a bit looking back on the year. Bakko asks for help settling a marital argument and more. #YearOfTheCobra cobrasandfire.com Featuring the music: Q5 - P

Jul 9, 2019 • 1:23:44

EP 176: HoloDio vs. Bieber vs. Tom Cruise

EP 176: HoloDio vs. Bieber vs. Tom Cruise

This week Loose & Bakko are all about the fight. Tom Morello joins Geoff Tate and Rob Halford fighting cell phones. Justin Bieber wants to fight Tom Cruise. Bakko wants to fight HoloDio. Loose and Bakko fight concert beer prices by establishing an official stance on tipping and Dave Mustaine has his own very real fight as he preps to kick cancers ass. And don't forget. We are going to be at Nashville Rock N Pod 3. Come see us. #YearOfTheCobra #RockNPod Music from: Shooting St

Jul 2, 2019 • 1:06:04

EP 175: The Eddie Trunk Interview

EP 175: The Eddie Trunk Interview

Noted hard rock and metal personality Eddie Trunk joins the program to discuss his career in radio, his Sirius XM shows, season 2 of Trunkfest debuting on AXS TV on July 7th, the New York Giants, the Dio Hologram, the recent Vinnie Vincent cancellations and more. There's even a little KISS talk if you can believe it. #YearOfTheCobra https://eddietrunk.com/ https://twitter.com/EddieTrunk http://www.axs.tv/programs/trunkfest/ https://blog.siriusxm.com/tag/eddie-trunk/ https://www.sirius

Jun 25, 2019 • 1:45:21

The Brynn Arens Interview - FLIPP

The Brynn Arens Interview - FLIPP

FLIPP is back and has a new record coming. Frontman Brynn Arens joins the program for a wide ranging interview covering his entire career. We get into all sorts of FLIPP stories but this is so much more. Brynn has stories about Bill Aucoin, Jack Douglas, Snoop Dogg, Evanescence, Art Aleksakis, the Misfits, Megadeth, Guns N Roses, the Rolling Stones, Sean Lennon, Stephen Shareux, the Oddfathers, and more. Settle in because this is a fun one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

Jun 23, 2019 • 1:59:48

Interview Ep: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition

Interview Ep: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition

Interview Ep: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition joins the show for a fun conversation about their new album "High in the Saddle," the challenge of local promotors, keeping the same band lineup, the evils of the music industry and being the greatest Red Dirt Metal band on Earth. So turn it up and get your dirty finger in the air! Music Featured: Rock's Not Dead Turn it Up Blue Lights On Moonshine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 2019 • 39:42

EP 174: Bret Michaels Crockfest-Ultimate Ice-T, Cooking & Wrestling Block Party

EP 174: Bret Michaels Crockfest-Ultimate Ice-T, Cooking & Wrestling Block Party

On this week’s ep, we dIscuss Bret Michaels and Guy Fieri’s CrockFest, Ice-T almost shoots an Amazon driver, we break down a deep track Judas Priest concert, and LC goes to a punk rock Mucho Libre wrestling beer fest and continues to have issues ordering food. #YearOfTheCobra Music: Texas Hippie Coalition: Dirty Finger Biters: Low Lives in High Definition Judas Priest: Heading Out to the Highway Body Count: Institutionalized 2014 Poison: Valley of Lost Souls Learn more about your ad ch

Jun 18, 2019 • 59:07

EP 173: The Geoff Tate Interview

EP 173: The Geoff Tate Interview

Singer Geoff Tate joins the program to discuss his latest project Sweet Oblivion, out June 14th on Frontiers Records. We also talk about his European Wine Tours, Hear N Aid, the making of the Operation Mindcrime record and much more. Past, present & future. A must listen for all Geoff Tate fans. https://geofftate.com https://twitter.com/geofftate https://www.facebook.com/GeoffTateOfficial https://www.facebook.com/SweetOblivionGeoffTate https://www.facebook.com/frontiersmusicsrl/ Learn more

Jun 11, 2019 • 58:43

EP 172: Geoff Tate - Operation Winecrime

EP 172: Geoff Tate - Operation Winecrime

On this weeks EP Loose & Bakko ponder what it would be like to spend a week touring European vineyards with former Queensryche singer Geoff Tate. They also discuss: Nirvana being responsible for Zima. Buying merch at a Overkill concert. Mothers of daughters singing along at a Buckcherry concert. Buying some KISS on vinyl and more. Featuring the music: Royal Republic - Under Cover Brodero - Liars & Thieves Jerry Cantrell - Anger Rising Pristine - Sinnerman All That Remains

Jun 4, 2019 • 1:20:08

Ep 171: John Corabi Interview (Dead Daisies, Union, Motley, Scream)

Ep 171: John Corabi Interview (Dead Daisies, Union, Motley, Scream)

Ep 171: John Corabi (Dead Daisies, Union, Motley Crue, The Scream, Solo) joins the show to discuss his entire career. We discuss how an Australian millionaire created the "music collective" that is the Dead Daisies, his involvement with Mick Mars' solo album, the possibility of a Union reunion, Monsters of Rock cruise, the growing legend of the Motley Crue '94 album, his acoustic solo tour and his upcoming solo album. -- Song snippets featured: Midnight Moses (Dead Daisies) Poison Apples (Motle

May 28, 2019 • 1:15:42

Bruce Kulick & Don Jamieson-Rewind

Bruce Kulick & Don Jamieson-Rewind

Bakko called in sick this week. So we figured now would be a good time to look back at some of our early interviews and share them with those of you who are new to the show and those of you who have been there from the start. And everyone in between. Plus we have a special guest appearance by Eddie Trunk. We'll be back next week with some fresh Cobra for you. Thank you all for your support these last 4 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2019 • 1:48:19

EP 170: Alice In Chains - Dirt - Breaking The Record

EP 170: Alice In Chains - Dirt - Breaking The Record

EP 170: Breaking the Record - We dive into the mud with 1992’s Feel Good Album of the Year - Alice in Chains - DIRT. We do a track-by-track and discuss hypothetical Layne Staley career paths while shattering the myth perpetrated by The Man that Grunge killed Hair Metal and drink beer gifted to us by a cat behaviorist. This ep also contains a surprising amount of Warrant and Huey Lewis talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2019 • 1:22:16

EP 169: Avengers Hulk-Beyonce Jerk Off

EP 169: Avengers Hulk-Beyonce Jerk Off

The fourth Anniversary is green. To celebrate four years of Cobras & Fire, Loose and Bakko get into all sorts of shit. In honor of the Avengers End Game they debate the self love habits of the Incredible Hulk. Bakko explains his stance on Beyoncé. The runner up to the band name Godsmack. Swimming with Fred Durst. Ozzy waking up to pee. AARP subsidizing early Crue tours. A famous vampire hunter taking in a Dokken show. And believe it or not... MORE! This EP's Beer was courtesy of thee M

May 7, 2019 • 1:16:04

Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview

Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview

Michael Sweet returns to the program to discuss what we can expect on Stryper's history tour, his tenth solo album titled "10" featuring a whole bunch of special guests, his scheduled appearance at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo, a surprising amount of Van Halen talk and more. #YearOfTheCobra https://www.michaelsweet.com/ https://twitter.com/michaelhsweet https://www.facebook.com/TheMichaelSweet/ http://www.stryper.com/ https://twitter.com/Stryper https://www.facebook.com/Stryper Learn

May 2, 2019 • 36:33

EP 168: Asshole Radio with Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes 10

EP 168: Asshole Radio with Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes 10

All the way from Texas, Rock Strikes 10 host Joey Haynie joins the program to discuss why Bakko thinks kids are boring, Joey’s thoughts on KISS’ End of the Road Tour, whether or not they are related, trying to help a band when their T shirts suck, a look back at the music charts of 1984 and more. All while each bringing six tracks that they want to play. #YearOfTheCobra Gin Wigmore – Black Sheep Life Sex Death – Jawohl Asshole Bob Mould – What Do You Want Me To Do Wildhearts - Bi-Polar Baby

Apr 30, 2019 • 0:01

Riki Rachtman Interview

Riki Rachtman Interview

Riki Rachtman joins the program to discuss his latest venture, the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. We also ask about the current status of his friendship with Axl Rose, Headbangers Ball memories, his relationship with Motley Crue, how he decided to start a podcast and more. Plus, Riki and Bakko may have stumbled upon a new reality TV show concept. Enjoy a really fun chat with Riki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2019 • 46:35

EP 167: HoloDio 2.0, Spencer's Gifts, BabyMetal

EP 167: HoloDio 2.0, Spencer's Gifts, BabyMetal

EP 167: We discuss HoloDio 2.0's amazing new features and tour, our Spencer's shopping list, Babymetal announces their new concept album, Rock N Pod Expo 3, LC shakes his fist at the Joshua Tree National Park and bachelorette parties, and we discuss if it is time for Sharon to pay off her American Express card and let Ozzy retire. This episode's beer comes courtesy of Sean Cullen. Thank you, Sean! You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Radkey - Ba

Apr 23, 2019 • 1:02:48

EP 166: Ozzy 3-Way, Tommy Bananas, Fest Fist Fight

EP 166: Ozzy 3-Way, Tommy Bananas, Fest Fist Fight

Loose Cannon and Bakko get into the recent bombshell from Matt LeBlanc that Sharon Osbourne approached him about having a three way with her and Ozzy, Tommy Lee got married and his new bride has a new podcast that is BAH-NAN-AHZ, some recent vinyl purchase talk, what you should keep in your Gene Simmons Vault and so much more. This weeks beer come courtesy of Bill Elam. Thank you Bill. You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music from: Tommy Lee

Apr 16, 2019 • 1:15:25

Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - BioPic Battle

Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - BioPic Battle

Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - LC and Bakko go to the movies and discuss Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Motley Crue's The Dirt. We also give an update on the LC Which WIch bathroom tragedy and new complications on taking a deuce at work. This ep is brought to you by David Glynn who bought us two extremely hard to find beers. Tracks: DEATH ON 2 LEGS RED HOT STONE COLD CRAZY KILLER QUEEN/LOVE CAR (Medley - Live Montreal Album) PIECE OF YOUR ACTION JUST GO AWAY MAD Learn more about your ad choic

Apr 9, 2019 • 1:02:01

EP 164: Interview - Danko Jones (2019)

EP 164: Interview - Danko Jones (2019)

Danko Jones returns to the program to discuss the release of the album "A Rock Supreme" which is out April 26th. We talk about vinyl collecting, the realities of the cassette tape, his favorite podcasts, his former column for the Huffington Post, some KISS talk and what we can expect from his latest record "A Rock Supreme". Enjoy. Year of the Cobrawww.dankojones.com https://www.facebook.com/dankojones https://twitter.com/dankojones https://www.m-theoryaudio.com/BUY US A BEER & SUPPO

Apr 2, 2019 • 1:00:43

EP 163: Metallica St. Anger - Breaking The Record

EP 163: Metallica St. Anger - Breaking The Record

We saved the worst for last. The first ever Cobras & Fire March Badness concludes with Metallica's 2003 disasterpiece Saint Anger. Recorded during a time of distress for the band. Bassist Jason Newsted had left the band. James Hetfield took a year off to get sober. All documented in the documentary Some Kind Of Monster. Dealing with a band therapist and a producer pining to join the world’s biggest metal band took its toll and this album is the result. BUY US A BEER & SUPP

Mar 26, 2019 • 1:04:27

Ep 162: KISS - Crazy Nights - Breaking The Record

Ep 162: KISS - Crazy Nights - Breaking The Record

March Badness marches on as Loose and Bakko tackle the 1987 KISS record Crazy Nights. Crazy Nights was KISS swinging for the fence trying to get some of that Def Leppard/Bon Jovi level of sales. Did they overpay to work with Ron Nevison? Should they put Bang Bang You in the EOTR setlist? Did Bakko just coin the term KISS Koma? Find out all of that and more. Plus in this Crackerjack box of a Cobras & Fire EP there is a treat for the listeners. Dig deep and enjoy. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE

Mar 19, 2019 • 1:15:13

Interview EP: Michael Wilton of Queensryche

Interview EP: Michael Wilton of Queensryche

Queensryche founder and guitarist Michael Wilton joins the program to discuss their new album "The Verdict", the status of drummer Scott Rockenfield, his beer "Whip Ale", the Pledge Music mess and so much more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2019 • 38:50

EP 161: Dirt Trailer, Warrant, Imagine Bro Dragon

EP 161: Dirt Trailer, Warrant, Imagine Bro Dragon

March Badness continues this week as Loose and Bakko come heavy for the Imagine Dragons as Bakko bandsplains to ID singer Dan Reynolds how having kids and being in a band works. Other topics discussed this week include: The Dirt trailer. Mick Mars moving to Arizona. Cobras & Fire being the # 1 podcast in female prisons. Bakko speaking a dead language. Warrant and Glorious Sons concert reviews. Hollow barking. Bakko's new movie idea. Imagine Dragons possibly being the worst "band" ever.

Mar 12, 2019 • 1:28:24

Interview EP: Mike Tramp (White Lion, Solo)

Interview EP: Mike Tramp (White Lion, Solo)

Mike Tramp joins LC to discuss his new solo album “Stray from the Flock,” the Great White Lion Tiger Snake confusion, appearing in the Tom Hanks movie Money Pit, his regrets about the 2000 era “Tramp’s White Lion”, his friendship with guitarist Vito Bratta and more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music: Wait - White Lion (intro), No End to War - Mike Tramp solo) BUY: Stray From The Flock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MS59V7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_

Mar 7, 2019 • 33:51

EP 160: Motley Crue - Saints Of Los Angeles, Breaking The Record

EP 160: Motley Crue - Saints Of Los Angeles, Breaking The Record

March Badness opens up with a look back at the odious Motley Crue record Saints of Los Angeles. We break down what led up to its release, CrueFest, Tommy Lee goes to college, CrueFest 2, 11-7 Records, where Papa Roach falls on the douche-o-meter, Mick Mars is old and some suspicions as to how much the members of the band performed on the record. Plus a beer review courtesy Dave Brewington’ donation from our Buy Us A Beer fundraiser. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/

Mar 5, 2019 • 1:16:50

EP 159: Grammys Are Garbage & KISS Hired A Painter

EP 159: Grammys Are Garbage & KISS Hired A Painter

Loose and Bakko crash the Grammys this week. Before leaving with their hardware they tear apart music's biggest night. Other topics include: KISS's choice for opening act on the EOTR tour and Loose's conspiracy theory on how that came to be. Eddie Trunk talking about not being able to talk about what he's talking about. Punxsutawney Phil’s weather forecast. Bakko Mansplaining to Alicia Keys. Breaking down modern day payola. We even steal a joke from Pods & Sods host Eric Mill

Feb 26, 2019 • 1:10:24

The Ron Keel Interview

The Ron Keel Interview

The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel returns to the show to discuss FIGHT LIKE A BAND, his debut record with the Ron Keel Band, KEELFest, KBACK radio, his contributions to the Black Sabbath Tribute record Emerald Sabbath and so much more while also finding time to bust Bakko's balls a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2019 • 1:16:58

EP 158: Cobra Fyre Fest, Super Bowl Halftime

EP 158: Cobra Fyre Fest, Super Bowl Halftime

EP 158: Super Cobra Fyre Fest - LC & Bakko crack open a little Sumpin' Sumpin' and punch pop culture directly in the sack. Discussions include our upcoming Cobra Fyre Fest plans, ideas for superior Super Bowl halftime shows, Aaron Lewis's rules of engagement and Woo girls priming for a country music concert. Bakko also recaps his Rock of Ages and Corrosion of Conformity concert experiences and LC presents a dumbass Orange Amp theory. Plus a cameo by Eddie Trunk! Music playlist in

Feb 19, 2019 • 1:21:36

EP 157: Asshole Radio Featuring Brian Kramp of Rock and or Roll

EP 157: Asshole Radio Featuring Brian Kramp of Rock and or Roll

Asshole Radio returns with special guest Brian Kramp of the Rock And Or Roll Podcast. Bakko and BJ talk about podcasting, KISS, Wisconsin, Cheap Trick, German metal, Canadian bands, and when artists not always appreciating what we podcasters have to offer. Featuring the music: Sebastian Bach - Rock N Roll Cheap Trick - Such A Good Girl Harem Scarem - Saviors Never Die Chelsea - What Would You Do Billy Idol - Rebel Yell Cars - Magic Kim Mitchell - Go For Soda KISS - I Stole Your Love Goldfinge

Feb 12, 2019 • 0:01

Bonus Ep: Van Halen - La Roth Era Discussion

Bonus Ep: Van Halen - La Roth Era Discussion

Bonus Ep: Steven Michael of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast joins the show to discuss the La Roth era of Van Halen. Ball busting quickly ensues. Ease your seat back and enjoy! (Reaching between your legs is optional) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2019 • 1:37:48

Emergency EP: KISSED OFF

Emergency EP: KISSED OFF

In a very special EMERGENCY EPISODE, Loose Cannon and Bakko abandon their families at the last minute to address the amazing amount of drama in the ever entertaining world of KISS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2019 • 27:09

EP 156: Craigslist - All Killer No Filler, Vinnie Vincent’s New Singer, Vinyl

EP 156: Craigslist - All Killer No Filler, Vinnie Vincent’s New Singer, Vinyl

This week we compare the KISS VIP packages of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to those offered by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. We announce our own Cobras & Fire VIP Packages. We offer quick reviews of some recent vinyl purchases. We find out that Loose Cannon may or may not be locked in a Craigslist Basement. Plus there has finally been an announcement as to just who will be singing at the upcoming Vinnie Vincent Full-Shred shows that, of course, will never happen. Still, we bre

Jan 29, 2019 • 1:13:22

Interview EP: John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, DLR)

Interview EP: John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, DLR)

We are pleased that Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 joined the program to discuss his upcoming album and tour with John 5 and the Creatures as well as some KISS talk regarding his knightsinsatanservice Instagram account. We also discuss 2wo, Manson, David Lee Roth, Paul Stanley and more. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2019 • 41:50

EP 155: ClusterChips - Ozzy & Brexit, 3 Sides of Eddie Trunk, Ace’s Band

EP 155: ClusterChips - Ozzy & Brexit, 3 Sides of Eddie Trunk, Ace’s Band

The Year of the Cobra continues as we discuss Bakko’s recent appearance on The Classic Metal Show, his rapport with Tony Harnell of TNT, Ozzy not understanding Brexit, 3 Sides of Eddie Trunk, Gene gifting Ace his band, a member of Vixen retiring and chips. So many chips. BUY US A BEER: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Sammy Hagar - Rock Candy Corrosion of Conformity- Over Me Lucifer - Dreamer Local H - Creature Comforted Weezer - Back to the Shack Shinedown - Sound of Madness Ace Frehl

Jan 22, 2019 • 1:04:33

Interview EP: Tony Harnell, TNT, Starbreaker, Morning Wood

Interview EP: Tony Harnell, TNT, Starbreaker, Morning Wood

Singer and songwriter Tony Harnell joins the program to talk about the latest Starbreaker album Dysphoria, out Jan 25th on Frontiers Records, as well as his entire career in music. Starbreaker - Dysphoria Pre Order: http://radi.al/Starbreaker?fbclid=IwAR097-2Kg1QIiOVu3dO7G1WyZ4Eym5CTos3oQLMtP4Ll3L0Oz2IhPk64oFs Tony Harnell Links Official - http://www.tonyharnell.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tonyharnellofficial/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tonyharnellofficial/?hl=en

Jan 17, 2019 • 1:02:12

EP 154: Van Halen III - Breaking The Record

EP 154: Van Halen III - Breaking The Record

This week Loose and Bakko break down the 1998 record Van Halen III. All the lead up drama. Did Sammy quit? Was he fired? Is Dave back? Why does Gary Cherone keep calling the Cobras & Fire studio? Now just over 20 years old. Is Van Halen III better than you remember? Probably not but plenty of fun stuff is gotten into. And even if you hate this record, haven’t you always wondered who wrote the “dun-dun” sound for Law & Order? Because you will find that out as well. Enj

Jan 15, 2019 • 1:12:28

Interview Ep: Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show

Interview Ep: Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show

Host of the Classic Metal Show, author Chris Akin joins the program to discuss his book Cause & Effect: Turbo. A book About the 1986 Judas Priest album Turbo. www.chrisakinbooks.com https://twitter.com/ChrisAkinBooks https://www.amazon.com/Cause-Effect-Mr-Chris-Akin/dp/1728831601/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1546905857&sr=8-7&keywords=chris+akin https://www.audible.com/pd/Cause-Effect-Turbo-Audiobook/B07MP1R1HB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2019 • 1:19:05

EP 153: Eddie Trunk’s Shrub, VH Reunion, LA Guns vs LA Guns

EP 153: Eddie Trunk’s Shrub, VH Reunion, LA Guns vs LA Guns

Happy New Year! We kick off 2019 sharing family holiday chaos, LA Guns vs LA Guns, Eddie Trunk’s shrub complex, Van Halen’s rumored reunion, LC’s struggle with buying a turntable, and the awesomeness of the Podcast Community while featuring Absolutely.. Drink! songs. Dio - One for the road Hardcore Superstar- Sanctuary (Drink with the Devil) Atom Smash - Last Call Van Halen - Take Your Whiskey Home Drowning Pool - Alcohol Blind Airbourne - When I Drink I Go Crazy Volbeat - Booza, Booza,

Jan 8, 2019 • 56:28

Best of the Cobra: Highlights From 2018 - Part 2

Best of the Cobra: Highlights From 2018 - Part 2

We weren't joking about 2018 being a banner year for Cobras & Fire. In so many measurable and immeasurable ways we reached new heights. While we take a break for the holidays, here are moments from the last year that we hope you feel are worth looking back on. (Part 2) The interviews in order are: Steve Whiteman - KIX K.K. Downing - Formerly of Judas Priest Jake E Lee - Red Dragon Cartel, Badlands & ex-Ozzy Music from: 38 Special, The Monroes, Pink Floyd, Brother Cane, Puddle of

Jan 1, 2019 • 1:46:53

Best of the Cobra: Highlights From 2018 - Part 1

Best of the Cobra: Highlights From 2018 - Part 1

We weren't joking about 2018 being a banner year for Cobras & Fire. In so many measurable and immeasurable ways we reached new heights. While we take a break for the holidays there are so many moments from the last year that we hope you feel are worth looking back on. So here is Part One of your favorite bits and some music you may like. The interviews in order are: Charlie Benante - Anthrax Michael Sweet - Stryper Brett Emmons - Glorious Sons Music from: Faith No More, Jizzy Pearl, Twisted

Dec 25, 2018 • 1:25:23

Ep 152: Top Five Albums Of 2018

Ep 152: Top Five Albums Of 2018

Merry Cobrasmas! This week Loose and Bakko countdown the official Cobras & Fire top 5 albums of 2018. They also open all of your presents while they discuss Styx hitting the road with Larry The Cable Guy, Growin' Up Rock hitting the high seas in 2019 for the Monsters of Rock Cruise, and Adam Levine making headlines regarding whether mismatched jumpsuits make you an expert on Rock music or not. Plus a tease to a future EP as we discuss a major falling out in the American Festival

Dec 18, 2018 • 1:04:53

Ep 151: Eh...Not That Bad! 2018 Best of the Rest

Ep 151: Eh...Not That Bad! 2018 Best of the Rest

2018 can be described as “Eh...Not That Bad!” Loose and Bakko recap albums that missed the mark overall but still had some choice tracks. We also discuss Bakko’s Lead Singer Disease, LC & Julian Gill living cursed parallel lives, Yuletide logs, a bunch of dead people and Hee Haw. Happy Holidays! Music from: Jizzy “Jazzy” Pearl Blue Stones The Lazys Red Sun Rising Greta Van Fleet Alice In Chains Five Finger Durst Punch Wilson John Bush & a random bunch of people Bob Kulick conv

Dec 11, 2018 • 1:12:50

BONUS: R&R Hall of Fame, Kulick Klub Tour, Ripe Rock

BONUS: R&R Hall of Fame, Kulick Klub Tour, Ripe Rock

Joey "Hipster" Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten joins Loose Cannon on a Ripe Rock Road Trip packed with killer 2018 tunes. We discuss this year's nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, our concept for a Kulick Klub tour, a Cobra Pizza Hack, and Unga Bunga. Music From: Audrey Horne Nashville Pussy Hardcore Superstar Night Flight Orchestra Death by Unga Bunga Wyldlife Smashing Pumpkins Red City Radio Wayland Radkey Dead Deads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Dec 7, 2018 • 1:19:19

Ep 150: Vinnie Vincent's Old Country Buffet

Ep 150: Vinnie Vincent's Old Country Buffet

It's back to basics this week as Loose and Bakko return to absurd discussions about life, music and buffets. Vinnie Vincent makes a major announcement, Stephen Pearcy has a License To Kill it onstage, a second career as a roofer is cut short for a member of Helix, we establish Old Country Buffet etiquette, evaluate remastered album releases of 2018, and rules for those 30+ years old. Plus new tunes and classic tracks from: Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown Love Razer Helix Stephen Pearcy KIX Danko

Nov 27, 2018 • 1:06:24

Ep 149: Jake E Lee Interview - Red Dragon Cartel, Ozzy, Badlands

Ep 149: Jake E Lee Interview - Red Dragon Cartel, Ozzy, Badlands

Jake E Lee joins the program for a wide ranging conversation that covers everything from Ozzy wanting to write songs at 3:00 in the morning, Phil Soussan conspiring against him, not bonding with Ozzy, the Badlands manager trying to blackmail him, how he found out Ray Gillan was sick, the modern way of recording an album, Red Dragon Cartels latest record Patina and SOOOOO much more. Just in time for the Holidays, Jake is the gift that just keeps on giving. A fascinating and at times ab

Nov 20, 2018 • 1:38:08

Ep 148: KISS State of the Union Address

Ep 148: KISS State of the Union Address

It’s an emergency KISS State of the Union Address! There’s a lot to unpack about KISS over the last few months. We make fun of what we love as we reveal our ideas for the End of the Voice tour, KISS’s TV promo performances, Vinnie Vincent’s shredding, Ace Frehley’s magic trick, the KISS Kruise, an unintentional KISS Kobra Hack and the return of Sharon Osbourne. Pre-recorded Horns Up, People! Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anyth

Nov 13, 2018 • 1:15:52

Interview EP: Donnie Vie Formerly of Enuff Z'Nuff

Interview EP: Donnie Vie Formerly of Enuff Z'Nuff

Former Enuff Z'Nuff singer Donnie Vie joins the program to discus his new solo album Beautiful Thing, his relationship with old band members, his thoughts on touring, people using cell phones at shows and much more in this fun and endearingly odd conversation. Enjoy. www.donnievie.com www.facebook.com/DonnieVieOfficial Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more

Nov 8, 2018 • 35:38

EP 147: Black Sabbath Story - Gillan, Hughes, Martin

EP 147: Black Sabbath Story - Gillan, Hughes, Martin

We conclude our Black Sabbath retrospective with the Lost Era. Aside from a brief reunion with Dio in the early 90's, 1983-1996 was a fairly lost time for the band. This is the least covered era of Sabbath. And while there are reasons for that, there was some great music released during this time. And even if you aren't a fan of the music from this time, the story is very interesting. Back for the conclusion is Gene Vogel and even Ron Keel joins the show to discuss his moment with

Nov 6, 2018 • 1:23:26

Black Sabbath Story Bonus: Martin Poppoff Interview

Black Sabbath Story Bonus: Martin Poppoff Interview

Some more bonus coverage for our Black Sabbath spectacular. In EP 146 author Martin Popoff can be heard talking about the turmoil surrounding the band during the mixing of Live Evil. Here is the entire interview with Martin. Check out his books on Black Sabbath and more. www.martinpopoff.com Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Nov 1, 2018 • 34:31

EP 146: Black Sabbath Story - Dio Years

EP 146: Black Sabbath Story - Dio Years

Things get crazy as we cover the Dio era as we continue our Black Sabbath career spanning tribute. Back is Gene Vogel as well as an appearance from author and expert on all things Black Sabbath as well as Dio, Martin Popoff. We cover Dio's ins and outs with the band. Dio's love for Satin Onesies. The Heaven & Hell project. And for some reason Sharon Osbourne's sexual appetite. Strap in as things get a little weird and maybe a bit uncomfortable. Martin Popoff www.martinpopoff.com Gene Voge

Oct 30, 2018 • 1:18:31

Black Sabbath Story Bonus: Dave Walker Interview

Black Sabbath Story Bonus: Dave Walker Interview

Some bonus coverage to our Black Sabbath spectacular. EP 145: features part of an interview with Dave Walker. Dave was brought in to replace Ozzy in 1978. It wasn't for long as Ozzy soon returned for the record Never Say Die. Here is the complete conversation he had with Bakko. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

Oct 25, 2018 • 19:47

EP 145: Black Sabbath Story - Ozzy Era (Part 2)

EP 145: Black Sabbath Story - Ozzy Era (Part 2)

The Cobras & Fire Halloween continues with part two of our tribute to THE spookiest band of all time. Black Sabbath. Returning is special guest, lead singer of the band Mortificator and host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. In part 2 we discuss the next 4 albums Ozzy did with the band before starting his solo career. The 1985 Live Aid Reunion. The occasional teases the eventually saw the ban reunite in 1997. Additional topics include Bill Ward’s spanks, we find out which Bla

Oct 23, 2018 • 1:09:40

EP 144: Black Sabbath Story - Ozzy Era (Part 1)

EP 144: Black Sabbath Story - Ozzy Era (Part 1)

In celebration of the month that brings us Halloween we embark on a month long tribute to THEE spookiest band of all time. Black Sabbath. Featuring special guest, lead singer of the band Mortificator and host of the Disciples of the Watch Podcast, Gene Vogel. In part 1 we discuss the first 4 albums of the Ozzy era. Plenty of controversial opinions as Loose and Bakko welcome Gene into the absurdity that is Cobras & Fire. https://mortificator.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mortificatorband/ ht

Oct 16, 2018 • 1:11:30

The Lost Episode: Sorry Bro

The Lost Episode: Sorry Bro

This week we discuss Episode 140 which vanished from the interwebs a few weeks ago. This wasn’t a glitch. We explain why with a brand new intro followed by a heavily edited, Wal-Mart approved, censored version of the original show. If you heard the original episode, let us know if you notice the edits. If you’re hearing it for the first time, see if you can hear where we cut. We also apologize. A lot. If by chance you feel you were owed an apology but did not receive one in this episode ple

Oct 9, 2018 • 1:08:28

EP 143: Judas Priest-Defenders of the Faith - Breaking The Record

EP 143: Judas Priest-Defenders of the Faith - Breaking The Record

Loose Cannon and Bakko go all in on the 1984 Judas Priest classic record, Defenders of the Faith. Warning: Listening to this ep may cause you to lose up to 5 IQ points. Also, the lyric discussion gets soops vulgar. As lead singer Rob Halford said, this was a time of hedonism for Judas Priest. But as a plus, you find out what a Manalishi and a Metallion are. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bo

Oct 2, 2018 • 1:16:45

EP 142: Asshole Radio Featuring Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek

EP 142: Asshole Radio Featuring Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek

Asshole Radio is back with special guest Asshole Chris Czynszak of Decibel Geek. He joins the program to shoot the shit and play some tunes in an EP with heavy KISS overtones. Featuring the songs: Loudness - Crazy Nights Eclipse - Bleed & Scream KISS - Hard Times Jetboy - Feel The Shake Helix - Does A Fool Every Learn Aldo Nova - Monkey On Your Back KISS - What Makes The World Go Round Hardline - Rhythm In A Red Car 3 OH 3! - First Kiss Two - I Am A Pig The Darkness - Open Fire AC/DC - Gimme

Sep 25, 2018 • 0:01

EP 141: Doing Our Job, Beatles Jerk Off, Ozzy Not Retired

EP 141: Doing Our Job, Beatles Jerk Off, Ozzy Not Retired

This week Loose and Bakko wouldn't be doing their job if they didn't talk about the recent revelation of the Beatles circle jerk, Ozzy letting us know that just because it's his final tour, that doesn't mean he's never going to tour again. Bakko and Loose offer their own 'Man on the street' reviews of Grand Rocktember and a Collective Soul concert. And they play music they randomly picked via five knuckle shuffle from their own CD collections from the letters A-C. Help support our sho

Sep 19, 2018 • 1:02:57

Interview EP:  K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest

Interview EP: K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest

Cobras & Fire is proud to bring you legendary former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing. Talking with Bakko, K.K. talks about his soon to be released auto-biography Heavy Duty, Spinal Tap, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, the Nostradamus record, leaving Judas Priest, the recent comments from former bandmates and so much more in this wide ranging interview. K.K. has some laughs with Bakko while also telling it straight from his point of view. Help support our show and artists we feature.

Sep 12, 2018 • 38:56

Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod Expo 2: The Podcaster Interviews

Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod Expo 2: The Podcaster Interviews

In the last of our onsite coverage Bakko is joined by fellow podcasters Sonny Pooni of Growin' Up Rock, Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten, Jon Lamoreaux of the Hustle Podcast and the always over the top Ian Wadley of the Rock And Metal Combat Podcast. We have a lot of fun in these discussions. One for the diehard friends of our shows. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Lea

Sep 8, 2018 • 1:07:13

Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod 2: Artist Interviews

Cobras & Fire At Rock N Pod 2: Artist Interviews

Continuing with our Rock N Pod coverage we give the interviews we did with the featured guests at this years Rock N Pod Expo. Featuring Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta, everybody's keyboard player Gary Corbett, Ron Keel of Keel/Ron Keel Band and Michael Vescara of Obsession, Loudness, Yngwie Malmsteen and more. Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW Learn more about your ad choi

Sep 6, 2018 • 1:14:12

EP 139: Rock N Pod Expo 2 Recap

EP 139: Rock N Pod Expo 2 Recap

Back from Nashville, Bakko describes the weekend that was Rock N Pod 2. The Pre-Party concert featuring Ron Keel, Tora Tora and Angel. The Expo. Moderating the Eerie Von panel, catching up with fellow podcasters and interviewing guests. Hanging out at the Decibel Geek studio and putting a bow on the weekend with the Rock N Pod post party comedy show with Courtney Cronin Dold, Earl Skakel and Craig Gass. Bakko shares his insight on the whole weekend through his eyes. Help support ou

Sep 4, 2018 • 1:51:15

Ep 138: Ripe Rock Hour - Cobra 103FM - DJLC

Ep 138: Ripe Rock Hour - Cobra 103FM - DJLC

Ripe Rock Hour - Strap in for an hour of brand new rock hosted by DJLC on Cobra 103FM. Some tracks just days old! Featuring Alice In Chains, Red Dragon Cartel, Monster Truck, Ghost, Danko Jones, Local H, The Bronx, Red Sun Rising, Black Stone Cherry, Love Razer, Radkey Help support our show and artists we feature. Here's a direct link for vinyl on Amazon or anything you want to buy. Please bookmark. https://amzn.to/2T8i4IW

Aug 28, 2018 • 0:00

EP 137: Absolutely! ...DRINK! Great White's New Singer, Alice Cooper, Bigfoot Porn

EP 137: Absolutely! ...DRINK! Great White's New Singer, Alice Cooper, Bigfoot Porn

EP 136: Absolutely ...DRINK! In this weeks EP Loose and Bakko discuss Great White replacing their singer with a former frontman of Van Halen, Bakko's latest movie concept "Veganibal", an update on Bakko's previous movie concept "Bro-Dragon", the role of Bigfoot Porn in politics, LC's Alice Cooper Kerfuffle, Cobra Hacks, and a lesbian PSA. Also a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about Cobrafest and the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo all while playing their favorite drinking game and favorite drinking songs. Featuring

Aug 21, 2018 • 1:14:24

Interview EP:  KIX Singer Steve Whiteman

Interview EP: KIX Singer Steve Whiteman

KIX front man Steve Whiteman joins the show to discuss his career with KIX and Funny Money and how KIX plans to celebrate the 30th Anniversary Of 'Blow My Fuse' With 'Fuse 30 Reblown' out September 21st via Loud N Proud Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2018 • 38:40

Ep 136: Def Leppard - Hysteria - Breaking the Record

Ep 136: Def Leppard - Hysteria - Breaking the Record

Ep 135: Def Leppard - Hysteria - Albums Unbuckled: Hysteria. Released August, 1987. 12 million sold in the US. 7 singles. 4 years in the making. 1 less arm. Love it or hate it? No matter your opinion on the album it is one of the most fascinating stories in rock history. Bakko and LC break it down in true Cobra style. Plus we have a new CobraFest announcement! Grab your Union Jack shorts and get ready for a freeballing conversation. And F the circus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Aug 14, 2018 • 1:17:18

Rock N Pod Primer With Courtney Cronin Dold

Rock N Pod Primer With Courtney Cronin Dold

Nashville Rock N Pod Expo featured guest, comedian Courtney Cronin Dold joins the program. She talks about Bakko giving her the cold shoulder, why the Monkees are legit, why she's not a WWE writer, going on stakeout's with Monice Lewinsky, the comedy show the night after the Expo and so much more. Courtney gives as good as she takes in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2018 • 1:06:20

Interview EP: Doro Pesch, Warlock

Interview EP: Doro Pesch, Warlock

Doro Pesch of Warlock and solo fame joins the program to discuss her 35 year career in metal, getting a Gene Simmons Vault, her latest record Forever Warriors, Forever United (drops August 17th), the return of Triumph & Agony era guitar player Tommy Bolan and the FACT that she is more talented than cough Beyoncé. And of course much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2018 • 42:29

Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 2

Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 2

Bakko sits down with former Danzig bassist Eerie Von. In part two he goes deep into his time with Danzig, his work on the Misfits boxset, his solo recordings and what he's up to now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 2018 • 1:26:26

Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 1

Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 1

Bakko sits down for a long chat with Eerie Von of Danzig & Samhain. In part one they discuss how Eerie came to shoot the early days of the Misfits and joining Glen in his first post Misfits band Samhain. Eerie is forthright and goes into great detail about an influential time in Rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 2018 • 58:00

Interview EP:  Wilson - Chad Nicefield

Interview EP: Wilson - Chad Nicefield

Lead singer of the band Wilson returns to Cobras & Fire for a fun chat with Bakko. He talks about the bands time off, the change of direction the Detroiters took before coming back with new music that is their latest record Tasty Nasty, how they ended up with producer Scott Stevens and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2018 • 37:15

EP 135: Tommy Lee’s Father’s Day, Meatloaf Madness, Unplayed Monsters

EP 135: Tommy Lee’s Father’s Day, Meatloaf Madness, Unplayed Monsters

Things get a bit tipsy in this ep as Loose Cannon and Bakko feature songs from Monsters of Rock that they have never played while discussing how their own typical Father’s Day experiences compare to Tommy Lee’s, Meatloaf replacing himself on his upcoming tour, the importance of wiping your internet history, a practical use for the cover art for the John Lennon album Two Virgins, LC continuing to make new friends all while playing songs from big time Monsters of Rock that had thus far b

Jul 24, 2018 • 1:08:16

EP 134: ClusterFu*k Fest. Skid Row, Slaughter, KIX, Quiet Riot

EP 134: ClusterFu*k Fest. Skid Row, Slaughter, KIX, Quiet Riot

ClusterFu*k Fest Recap: Bakko quickly recaps his NY trip and LC recaps his experience at a Skid Row, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, KIX concert in a venue that can only be described as a social experiment run by an evil mustache-twirling promoter. The concert was held in a Denver restaurant parking lot and involved steel cages, the lawn chair army, bikers doing lemondrop shots, raffle tickets as currency and to top it off Decibel Geek TV's Ron Runyon gets escorted out by Sister Christian. Learn more ab

Jul 17, 2018 • 1:21:39

EP 133: Jesus Chrysler:  Bakko and Treble Discuss Latest Album

EP 133: Jesus Chrysler: Bakko and Treble Discuss Latest Album

Loose Cannon interviews Bakko and Treble from the band Jesus Chrysler to discuss their new album "Deny It All Later" released on July 6th. They talk about some of the bands history and their experiences in the Minneapolis music scene. Featuring music from the new album "...Deny It All Later" available everywhere now. Download. Stream. LISTEN! SHARE! AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F6T44PR iTUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deny-it-all-later/1406500518?app=itunes&a

Jul 10, 2018 • 1:44:43

EP 132: Asshole Radio Vol. 4 Talk Toomey Takeover

EP 132: Asshole Radio Vol. 4 Talk Toomey Takeover

Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast joins Bakko as they play what they want to play. Featuring music from: Pantera Morbid Angel Prong Sepultura KIX Tommy Lee Loudmouth Testament Bad Wolves Type O Negative Richie Sambora Thin Lizzy Peeping Tom Wilson Primer 55

Jul 3, 2018 • 0:01

EP 131: Vinnie Paul Tribute - Pantera, HELLYEAH, DamagePlan Overview

EP 131: Vinnie Paul Tribute - Pantera, HELLYEAH, DamagePlan Overview

Vinnie Paul. 1964-2018. We pay tribute and celebrate the legacy of drummer Vinnie Paul. Loose Cannon and Bakko look back at Vinnie Paul's career and influence in a respectful but lighthearted manner (as always) by discussing his role in Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH while playing songs from all three bands. RIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 2018 • 55:37

EP 130: O Devil Where Art Thou, The Devil's Role In Rock

EP 130: O Devil Where Art Thou, The Devil's Role In Rock

This week Loose Cannon and Bakko get back to their roots with an episode of Devil music. Along with an exciting announcement regarding a new attraction added to Cobrafest 18, there sadly has been another cancellation as well. Ken Mills has a new podcast and Cobras & Fire has the exclusive scoop on that, Bakko explains his preference for not streaming has nothing to do with the almost 3 year difference in his and Loose Cannon’s age, and they offer some sympathy for the Devil as they

Jun 19, 2018 • 1:10:45

EP 129: Vinnie Vincent Evasion, Gene Simmons Weed, Cobrafest Update

EP 129: Vinnie Vincent Evasion, Gene Simmons Weed, Cobrafest Update

This week Loose Cannon and Bakko give updates regarding Cobrafest 18 taking place in the parking lot of the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo on Aug 25th, Bakko shares his theory on the connection between Paul Stanley and Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Gene Simmons willing to be a spokesperson for anything including pot and they give their first andv last statement regarding the recent kerfuffle involving Vinnie Vincent. Music and Spotify Playlist link below. Stream, preview, buy if you dig it. https://spoti.f

Jun 12, 2018 • 1:22:21

Ep 128: Megadeth Era 3 - MegaDave 2000 - Now - Discography Roundtable

Ep 128: Megadeth Era 3 - MegaDave 2000 - Now - Discography Roundtable

MegaDeth Era 3 - MegaDave - Discography Roundtable: Bakko, LC and Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten return (finally) to discuss and crack wise about the least celebrated - but most interesting era of the Deth saga. Over 7 albums and 18 years the body count of band members pile up like a slasher film. Dave sits on his hand and can't play guitar "ever again," remixes, re-records vocals of his entire catalog, guests on Duck Dodgers, goes to rehab, writes a questionable number of songs for video games

Jun 2, 2018 • 1:56:08

Ep 127:  Ripe Rock 2018

Ep 127: Ripe Rock 2018

What's that delicious smell? That's Ripe Rock right out of the oven. This ep is overflowing with tasty new music selected by us and our listeners.. and a few tracks as fresh as LC's movie references. Featuring music from: Ghost, Red City Radio, Animal Drive, Local H, Standstills, Blue Stones, Diablo Blvd, Sons of Apollo, Machine Head, Collective Soul Asylum, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Turbonegro. This was recorded on Memorial Day. America F Yeah!

May 29, 2018 • 0:01

EP 126: Indy KISS Expo, Lick it Up: Albums Unbuckled, CobraFest 2018

EP 126: Indy KISS Expo, Lick it Up: Albums Unbuckled, CobraFest 2018

We record another ep ALIVE AND IN-PERSON in Bakko's basement. In a KISS-themed ep, we discuss the Indy KISS Expo and do an impromptu Albums Unbuckled track-by-track of Lick it Up. We also reveal our plans for CobraFest 2018 which will take place in the parking lot at the Rock N Pod Expo. This episode's beer was sponsored by Ivan Galesic. Turn your phones! Music from: Dokken: Unchain the Night Corpse Dube: Pretty Girls on Bikes Motley Crue: Garbley Gook Live Kickstart Ace Frehley: Bronx

May 22, 2018 • 1:19:30

Ep 125: Fest Recap - Bakko & LC's Excellent Invasion

Ep 125: Fest Recap - Bakko & LC's Excellent Invasion

Loose and Bakko recap their excellent adventures gallivanting around the 4th annual Northern Invasion rock fest. They breakdown the highs and lows of the sounds, sights and smells of the show located in Somerset, Wisconsin - the El Camino capital of the world. SOUNDS: Alice In Chains, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Satanic Geologists, Andrew WK, Avenged Veiled Brides, Red Sun Rising, Bronx, Atreyu, Black Stone Cherry, Perfect Circle Jerks, Spirit Animal, Joyous Wolf, Dube Music Featured - Spotify

May 15, 2018 • 1:32:59

Interview EP:  Them Evils - Jordan Griffin

Interview EP: Them Evils - Jordan Griffin

Cobras and Fire welcomes, from the band Them Evils, singer guitarist Jordan Griffin. He talks about their great new EP Rollin' Stoned and Livin Free (Out now), the difference between pets and a girlfriend, which member of the band smells the worst after a couple of weeks on tour and so much more as he faces the dilemma of choosing between Papa Johns or Chipotle. A seriously light hearted conversation with one of the rising stars of rock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

May 11, 2018 • 29:31

EP 124: The Glorious Son Brett Emmons Interview

EP 124: The Glorious Son Brett Emmons Interview

The Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons joins the program in a wide ranging interview. He talks about the future of rock n roll, why they stopped playing their hit song Heavy, finding his voice as a songwriter, what he hopes to accomplish with his band and so much more. This interview gives the listener some insight into one of rocks rising young songwriters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2018 • 57:47

EP 123: RATTwich - RATT Drama, BulletBoys Reunion at Sea, Rock n Pod Update

EP 123: RATTwich - RATT Drama, BulletBoys Reunion at Sea, Rock n Pod Update

This week we get into the latest round of RATT drama, Loose being pleasant to people, Chris Czynszak joins the show to discuss Rock N Pod 2, a bathroom catastrophe at Which Wich, gearing up for Festival Season and a possible reunion of the original BulletBoys on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Featuring these artists. Buy Music! RATT: A little too much Them Evils: You got me Rockin Stryper: Sorry BulletBoys: From out of the sky Bronx: Two Birds Audrey Horne: Blackout Mustasch: Liberte Ep Spotify

May 1, 2018 • 1:08:45

EP 122: Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette

EP 122: Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette

Ep 122 - Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette - Bakko and LC detail their experiences at two recent concerts they attended together, apart: Judas Priest / Saxon / Black Star Riders and Glorious Sons. They also discuss Record Store Day and tipping etiquette on an $8 Budweiser. Music featured in show order below. Support artists. Buy this music! Turbonegro - Special Education The Wild! - Another Bottle John Corabi - Hooligan’s Holliday Glorious Sons - Heavy Texas Hippie Co

Apr 24, 2018 • 1:03:19

EP 121: KISS Sonic Boom - Breaking the Record

EP 121: KISS Sonic Boom - Breaking the Record

KISS released their 19th album Sonic Boom in 2009 exclusively at Wal-Mart... and the world hasn't recovered. Join Loose and Bakko as they do a track-by-track of what is considered KISS’s masterpiece…if graded on a curve. A curve where not stepping over a baby's diapers on the floor means you are in a CLEAN bathroom. Topics also include the odd mid-2000 era of KISS, pre-release hype, the standard operating procedures a new Wal-Mart must follow, original working titles for the album, and the th

Apr 18, 2018 • 1:26:12

Born To Raise Hell (Motörhead cover) by Jesus Chrysler

Born To Raise Hell (Motörhead cover) by Jesus Chrysler

Bakko pulled a bunch of his friends in to record a sort of "We Are The World" type of song. Featuring people you've never heard of. The Minnesota "Un-Stars" offer up the Lemmy approved cover of the Motorhead Classic Born To Raise Hell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2018 • 7:35

Ep 120: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)

Ep 120: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)

1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2) - Bakko & LC return to discuss 1987, better known as (not)The Year of Anvil. Topics include: pop culture, LC reveals a coming of age tale at a Holiday Inn, our hatred of parades and the unfortunate return of Thumb Butt Dad. Music: Black Sabbath, KISS, Lizzy Borden, Warlock, Dokken, Faster Pussycat, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, Keel and - for the 120th straight episode - NO ANVIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 3, 2018 • 1:15:23

Ep 119: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)

Ep 119: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)

1987: The Greatest Year in Rock - Part 1 It's time for another Cobras & Fire Greatest Year In Rock. Music and topics discussed in part 1: Def Leppard, Motley, '87 Era Cobra Hacks, GNR, Bruno Boardwalks, Dio, Y&T, Sammy Hagar, banned high school T-Shirts, Anvil, Menards, and a detailed track by track of Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2018 • 1:16:55

Interview EP: Jim Florentine

Interview EP: Jim Florentine

Bakko chats with Jim Florentine about his book "Everyone Is Awful: (Except You!)", his thoughts on bands getting old, going to Catholic School, his podcast Metal Midgets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2018 • 31:49

EP 118: Asshole Radio Vol. 3

EP 118: Asshole Radio Vol. 3

Asshole Radio is back with Volume 3. Featuring special guest and Great American Asshole BIlly Hardaway. Billy reminds Bakko how important he is for Cobras And Fire's ratings and picks his own triple shot of songs. There is a Rock N Pod 2 update and Bakko plays his favorites from all genre's except Reggae. Featuring music from: Helix Semisonic Danger Danger Heaven Helloween John Lennon Daven Edmunds and more.

Mar 20, 2018 • 0:01

God Of Thunder Thighs

God Of Thunder Thighs

Bakko and Twin Cities Drummer for the bands Jason Dixon Line and Level collaborate on this twist on the KISS classic. By no means is Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2018 • 8:00

EP 117: Supergroups, Paul Stanley Lives to Hate, RATT Raisins, Colt 45

EP 117: Supergroups, Paul Stanley Lives to Hate, RATT Raisins, Colt 45

We packed a lot of Cobra Gold in this episode. Topics include the lack of "Super" in Ripper Owens' latest group. How Joe Satriani managed to never join Whitesnake. Glen Tipton stopping but not quitting. The musical legacy of the Hardee's Restaurant California Raisins. Mike Portnoy's post Dream Theater life. Cobras & Fire very first foray into the world of mashups. And Paul Stanley's latest Bitter, we mean, Twitter blast on Gene Simmons. And we play great songs from "Super" groups of va

Mar 13, 2018 • 1:15:18

Interview EP: Michael Sweet

Interview EP: Michael Sweet

Cobras & Fire welcome Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. He talks with Bakko about all things Stryper, Sweet & Lynch, his solo tour dates, Stryper's new album God Damn Evil (Out April 20th), his book "Honestly", the record "Against the Law" and so much more. Listen. Buy. Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2018 • 31:03

EP 116: Covers of Fire, KISS Bodyguards, Dokken's Corpse & LC's Karma

EP 116: Covers of Fire, KISS Bodyguards, Dokken's Corpse & LC's Karma

In this Episode Bakko and Loose hypothesize that the new Dokken DVD proves Don Dokken is a corpse. They speculate on the topics that will be covered in Big John Harte's forthcoming book. Loose shares his battles with German automobiles and Bakko has a long awaited update on Men Without Hats. All while Bakko spins a collection of his favorite cover songs. Music from KISS, Bulletboys, Foo Fighters, Slayer, Metallica and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2018 • 1:11:03

Ep 115: Ladies of Rock, Motley "Dirt" Movie Casting, Tide Pod Doomsday

Ep 115: Ladies of Rock, Motley "Dirt" Movie Casting, Tide Pod Doomsday

Ep 115: Ladies of Rock - It's ladies night at Cobras & Fire! LC apologizes for recent comments by dedicating this ep to great female-fronted rock bands. We discuss the latest disaster casting of Motley Crue's "The Dirt" movie, Steven Adler's press release celebrating Appetite's 30th anniversary, and Bakko unleashes a rant for the ages. We also review our Beer of the Week donated by Todd Cunningham: Coors Light. Buy us a Beer GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire Music: Do

Feb 27, 2018 • 1:07:58

EP 114: Sweden Rock, Jerking Off On Monsters of Rock Cruise, Simmons vs. Bootleggers

EP 114: Sweden Rock, Jerking Off On Monsters of Rock Cruise, Simmons vs. Bootleggers

Bakko & LC feature great bands from Sweden while discussing the epidemic of passengers jerking off on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Gene Simmons bootlegging crusade and his new Book of Death. Other topics include our Buy Us A Beer GoFundMe, the injury-prone LC training for the Rugged Maniac Mud Run as well Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the beer Jason Kearney! Music featured: Mustasch, TurboNegro, Hardcore Superstar, The Hives, Amon Amarth, Vains of Jenna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Feb 20, 2018 • 1:03:58

EP 113:  Slayer’s Retirement Hobbies, Work Poop Etiquette, Keifer & COC concert recaps

EP 113: Slayer’s Retirement Hobbies, Work Poop Etiquette, Keifer & COC concert recaps

In this episode we find out why Bakko had to block Adele, Tom Kiefer blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, Slayer giving up touring for Pinterest and we tackle the uncomfortable topic of pooping in the workplace. We are here to help people. All with some great music to boot. If you like it. Buy it. Unless it’s Adele. Fuck Adele. She’s sold enough. Featuring music from: Janis Figure Marilyn Manson Slayer Cinderella Corrosion of Conformity Adelle Steelheart Learn more about your

Feb 13, 2018 • 1:05:07

EP 112: Black Veiled Lyrics Game Show, 3 Sided Usurping, Halford's Thesaurus

EP 112: Black Veiled Lyrics Game Show, 3 Sided Usurping, Halford's Thesaurus

In this week’s episode Loose and Bakko discuss a recent Black Veil Brides show and breakdown the bands lyrics in a new game called Black Veiled Bride or Black Veiled Lie. They check in with Rob Halford and his thesaurus, talk about Andrew WK releasing new music for some reason and throw their Three Cents into some Tri sided podcasting drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2018 • 1:12:51

Interview Ep: Charlie Benante of Anthrax

Interview Ep: Charlie Benante of Anthrax

Bakko catches up with the Anthrax everything man, Charlie Benante. They discuss his passion for coffee, the upcoming KillThrax tour with Killswitch Engage, his thoughts on Slayers retirement as well as their inclusion on Slayers last North American Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2018 • 27:07

EP 111: Vinnie Vincent KISS Expo Recap

EP 111: Vinnie Vincent KISS Expo Recap

Bakko and LC recap the Atlanta VV KISS expo by not attending but living vicariously through shaky vertical cell phone videos and uncredited photos. We discuss highlights of Vinnie's Q&A, his importance in KISStory and the growing issue that is V.P.S. (turn your phone). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2018 • 1:08:09

Interview Ep: Ron Keel of KEEL and the Ron Keel Band

Interview Ep: Ron Keel of KEEL and the Ron Keel Band

In a wide spanning interview regarding all things Ron Keel, Bakko and Ron talk about Steeler, Black Sabbath, Keel, Fair Game, MTV, the reality of MCA records, his appearance at the 2018 Atlanta KISS Expo, signing with Dave Ellefson's EMP label and SOOO much more as maybe the best self promoter Rock N Roll has seen since Gene Simmons busts Bakko's balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2018 • 1:05:33

Ep 110: Megadeth Era 2 - MegaFame 91-99 - Discography Roundtable

Ep 110: Megadeth Era 2 - MegaFame 91-99 - Discography Roundtable

Megadeth Discography Roundtable: MegaFame Era 91-99. In part 2 of our series we cover the albums and compilations Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, MD.45, Hidden Treasures, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and (sigh) Risk. We discuss the Unforgiven old man's backstory, Lars Ulrich gives more advice, the Yanni, Trixter and Megadeth connection, and LC flips his lid about Risk. Joey of Rock Strikes Ten guest stars and brings the facts. Learn more about your ad choic

Jan 16, 2018 • 1:16:46

Ep 109: Megadeth Era 1 - MegaDrugs 83-90 - Discography Roundtable

Ep 109: Megadeth Era 1 - MegaDrugs 83-90 - Discography Roundtable

LC, Bakko and Joey of Rock Strikes Ten discuss Megadeth’s discography and history of madness. Joey brings facts and structure to the show as we weave in tracks from the MegaDrugs era of 83-90. We begin our talk with the origin and merits of the name Megadeth, an impression of Lars Ulrich sending Dave home on a bus, the endless guitarist/drummer body count, Decline of Western Civilization, MTV News, and Chris Gaines. Albums discussed: Killing is my Business, Peace Sells, So Far So Good, Rust in

Jan 9, 2018 • 1:16:21

Ep 108: Return of The Kulick - Bruce talks KISS, Kulick Brothers Live & More

Ep 108: Return of The Kulick - Bruce talks KISS, Kulick Brothers Live & More

Our very first interview guest, Bruce Kulick, returns to the Cobras & Fire Podcast to discuss the oddity of touring with Mark St. John, playing with his brother on the KISS Kruise, the future of the Kulick Brothers, not borrowing money to Vinnie Vincent, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, his thoughts on Union and much more in a wide ranging conversation not afraid to go sideways. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2018 • 1:31:02

Ep 107:  Best of Cobras 2017 - Year In Review

Ep 107: Best of Cobras 2017 - Year In Review

A look back at the best interviews, bits and conversations for the year that was 2017. Featuring Danko Jones, Don Jamieson, Bob Kulick, friend of show Rob, Ken Mills, Ian Wadley as well discussions about dick pics, Dana Strum bumming smokes at a waterpark, Paul Stanley's favorite tabloid as well as some of the bit that marked what was the year of 2017 for Cobras and Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 25, 2017 • 1:47:17

Ep 106: AC/DC - Rock, Balls, Guns & Applebees - Malcolm Young Tribute

Ep 106: AC/DC - Rock, Balls, Guns & Applebees - Malcolm Young Tribute

In this episode Loose and Bakko pay tribute to the great AC/DC guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young, discuss $1 Long Island Teas at Applebee's, Loose questions the merits of Rotten Tomatoes, and other topics include Jaret Leto could winning an acting reality contest show, Matt Lauer's NBC sanctioned PPR (Penis Panic Room) and we find out that Loose doesn't understand how "Over/Under" works. All while the guys pick their three favorite AC/DC songs. RIP Malcolm Young. Learn more abou

Dec 19, 2017 • 1:23:36

Ep 105: Top Albums Of 2017, Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & More

Ep 105: Top Albums Of 2017, Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & More

Ep 105: Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & Top 5 Albums 2017 LC and Bakko countdown their top 5 albums of the year while not counting beers. Topics: New Poison songs inspired by Bret Michael’s broken toe, what really happens at Celebrity Sex Rehab, and we reveal our prototype of a deluxe Danzig box set (5k each, limited edition) Music: Body Count Greta Van Fleet BobaFlex Owl Company Glorious Sons Trucker Diablo Goodbye June Danzing Sons of Texas Wyldelife Learn more about your ad

Dec 13, 2017 • 1:16:34

Cobras & Fire Interview : Jake Figueroa of Brodero, formerly Crobot

Cobras & Fire Interview : Jake Figueroa of Brodero, formerly Crobot

Bakko catches up with Brodero bassist Jake Figueroa. They discuss his departure from Crobot, his new band Brodero, the challenges faced when playing KISS pinball with a cigarette and a beer as well a sample of the new Brodero single out December 12th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2017 • 39:51

Ep 104: Sweating Tom Keifer Rooming w/ Vince Neil | Doyle@Starbucks | Blue Ball Albums

Ep 104: Sweating Tom Keifer Rooming w/ Vince Neil | Doyle@Starbucks | Blue Ball Albums

Bakko & LC continue their recap of 2017 with Blue Ball Albums that have some great tracks but didn’t finish them off. Topics include Tom Keifer live, sweating & rooming with Vince Neil, Doyle from the Misfits ordering at Starbucks, Benedict Cumberbatch's face and so much more. Music: Black Spiders, Goodbye June, Audrey Horne, Foo Fighters, Shamans Harvest, Cinderella, Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, Dead Daisies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Dec 5, 2017 • 1:25:00

Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion With Talk Toomey Host Josh Toomey

Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion With Talk Toomey Host Josh Toomey

Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion - Cobras & Fire welcomes back Talk Toomey host Josh Toomey to chat about this year’s Rock N Roll Hall of Fame nominees. An artist-by-artist breakdown complete with a thumbs up or down featuring music from many of the artists mentioned. Does LL Cool J belong? The Cars. Sister Rossetta Tharpe? Loose reminds us why Joe Tex is a C&F favorite who was unjustly left of the nomination ballot this year in an epic rant about his hatred of Ra

Nov 28, 2017 • 1:46:47

Ep 102: KISS n DIX - Gene FOX Ban, Louis CK, Trunk Meltdown & Garbage Albums

Ep 102: KISS n DIX - Gene FOX Ban, Louis CK, Trunk Meltdown & Garbage Albums

Ep 102: KISS n DIX - Bakko & LC go on an epic rant about Gene being banned from FOX News, Louis CK's apology, another Eddie Trunk meltdown, Dic Pics, and Captain Caveman. They also list their 2017 garbage albums that should be used as kindling for a dumpster fire. No garbage played here. Only gold. Featuring 2017 tracks from: The Bronx Hardcore Superstar Gene Simmons Vault single “Hand of Fate" Electric Guitars Stone Temple Pilots Accept CJ Wildheart Danko Jones Kid Rock Learn more

Nov 21, 2017 • 1:18:29

Ep 101: Asshole Radio Vol. 2

Ep 101: Asshole Radio Vol. 2

Asshole Radio is back with tracks from Stryper, Black Grape, Twisted Sister, Chis Cornell and more. Along with a special guest appearance you won't want to miss.

Nov 15, 2017 • 0:01

Ep 100: Loose & Bakko - Unsheathed Full Frontal 100th Celebration

Ep 100: Loose & Bakko - Unsheathed Full Frontal 100th Celebration

For the 100th episode Loose and Bakko get personal about key moments in their life that made them extremely passionate about music and led them to start a podcast. It's a perfect mix of tragedy, ego, porterhouse tossing, drugs, family issues, boners, 15 year olds giving themselves prison yard tattoos and house fires. Featuring voicemails from listeners and podcasters, their favorite bits and for the first time, Loose reveals his true identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me

Nov 8, 2017 • 2:02:19

Ep 99.5: Story Songs, Killer Bulls, Jani Lane, Paul's Boutique, Social Norms

Ep 99.5: Story Songs, Killer Bulls, Jani Lane, Paul's Boutique, Social Norms

Bonus Ep: Story Songs - Joey from Rock Strikes joins us as we pick an eclectic mix of our favorite "story" tracks. We discuss Bodacious the Killer Bull, Jani Lane, Beastie Boy's Paul's Boutique, rodeo anxiety, social norms and more. There's just some things you don't talk about in public! Music: Texas Hippie Coalition Primus Dead Daisies Alice Cooper Beastie Boys Waren Zevon Steel Panther Frank Zappa Warrant Dave Alvin and the Blasters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

Nov 1, 2017 • 2:02:20

Ep 99:  Cobras & Sods - Living Colour Talk WIth Eric Miller of Pods & Sods

Ep 99: Cobras & Sods - Living Colour Talk WIth Eric Miller of Pods & Sods

Ep 99: Cobras & Sods - Eric Miller of Pods & Sods joins Bakko and LC to talk about Living Colour. Tangents include a twisted game of KFM in which Loose contemplates which terrorist has the softest beard, Eric Miller tells the story of a 1940's wrestler named Bakko and we make our guest angry while making our case that Living Colour is perfectly rated. But we delivered the BUMB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2017 • 1:43:50

EP 98:  Happy Halloween - Halloween Song Showdown. Winner Kills All!

EP 98: Happy Halloween - Halloween Song Showdown. Winner Kills All!

Loose and Bakko go head to head with their picks for spooky songs while discussing method acting, Loose dressed as a Smurf, Trick or Treating with the sun out, making a Human Centipede out of podcast hosts, Skippy from Family Ties and Halloween Movies and Soundtracks. Music from Samhain, Rocky Horror, the Fresh Prince, Black Sabbath, Sammi Curr & more. BOO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2017 • 55:52

Ep 97: Happy Happy Joy Joy Vol 2: Petty, Vegas, Vinnie, & Flat Earthers

Ep 97: Happy Happy Joy Joy Vol 2: Petty, Vegas, Vinnie, & Flat Earthers

Happy Happy Joy Joy Vol 2: With the Vegas concert tragedy and Tom Petty's death the world needs levity. Join us while we discuss Flat Earthers, Vinnie Vincent, our would be rapper names and more. All while playing music that makes us happy: Scissor Sisters, Flipp, Sammy Hagar, Weird Al, Tom Petty, Grant Hart, Living Colour and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2017 • 1:35:34

Bonus Ep: The Ken Mills Jerk Sock Story

Bonus Ep: The Ken Mills Jerk Sock Story

At the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo Ken Mills informed us he had a jerk sock story to tell. Well, here it is. In all it's graphic glory. Enjoy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2017 • 23:43

Ep 96:  Loose Intervention, Hefner Hologram, More Stryper drama, Grand Rocktember and Mall Piercings

Ep 96: Loose Intervention, Hefner Hologram, More Stryper drama, Grand Rocktember and Mall Piercings

Bakko’s KISS related life choices are questioned while he attempts a one man intervention on Loose Cannon over his purge addiction. Topics covered include; having sex with a Hefner hologram, getting your ear pierced outside of an Orange Julius, a Stryper holy war and a Grand Rocktember recap. Applesauce Bitches! Music from Extreme, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Rihanna, Trucker Diablo, Drowning Pool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2017 • 1:14:38

Bonus Track:  Jesus Chrysler - DDOA

Bonus Track: Jesus Chrysler - DDOA

From the soon to be released Jesus Chrysler album "...Deny It All Later". DDOA is a song written in 2009 that lyrically seems like it was penned today. Free download. Please share if you dig it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2017 • 9:41

Ep 95: Gene and Ace Reunion Recap, Vault Experience, Expo Etiquette

Ep 95: Gene and Ace Reunion Recap, Vault Experience, Expo Etiquette

Ep 95: Bakko and LC recap their Meet & Greet experience at the Gene Simmons​ and Ace Frehley​ reunion at The Children Matter Benefit Concert​ in St. Paul, get into the Gene Simmons Vault experience and have an airing of grievances about the six rules of expo and party etiquette that were violated recently all while an iconic sock is put to rest. Ashes to ashes dust to dust. Sockey, we hardly knew ye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2017 • 1:15:11

Ep 94:  Drunk Cock Rock - Live From Nashville

Ep 94: Drunk Cock Rock - Live From Nashville

Ep 94: Drunk Cock Rock - Live from Nashville After the Rock n Pod Expo pre-party an extremely buzzed Bakko and LC decided to record a trainwreck of an ep from the beautiful Opryland hotel in Nashville, TN. Music from Jackyl, KISS, Tenacious D, ZZ Top, Ozzy, Great White, Steel Panther, Rush and Yes (no). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2017 • 59:48

Interview Ep - Gunnar Nelson from the Rock N Pod Expo

Interview Ep - Gunnar Nelson from the Rock N Pod Expo

Loose Cannon and Bakko were very fortunate to get some time with Gunnar Nelson of the bands Nelson, Scrap Metal and the possibly soon to be named Stone Canyon Band. Possibly the easiest interview we've ever done, Gunnar sits down and tells one uplifting story after another. He champions the benefits of hard work and finding your own path while making everything in the world seem better with his optimistic outlook. Seriously. A really cool guy sort of put us in our place with what se

Sep 20, 2017 • 28:38

Ep 93: Expo Interviews Ep 2 - Decibel Geek, Pods & Sods, Rock & Metal Combat

Ep 93: Expo Interviews Ep 2 - Decibel Geek, Pods & Sods, Rock & Metal Combat

Ep 93: Expo Interviews Ep 2 - Our second round of Podcaster interviews from the Rock N Pod Expo. Featuring Decibel Geek, Pods & Sods, Rock & Metal Combat. Plus professional asshole Billy Hardcore Hardaway joins in along with Josh of Talk Toomey PodBombing us. Each guest picks a song for an eclectic mix of music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2017 • 1:31:12

Ep 92:  Expo Interviews Ep 1 - Talk Toomey, Rock Strikes 10, Dandy Music Hour, Courtney of Pop!

Ep 92: Expo Interviews Ep 1 - Talk Toomey, Rock Strikes 10, Dandy Music Hour, Courtney of Pop!

Expo Interviews Ep: Talk Toomey, Rock Strikes Ten, The Dandy Music Hour, Fact Bastard, Courtney - KISS Cruise Comedian, Roast Writer, Pop! Our first round of Podcaster interviews from the Rock N Pod Expo. Featuring Talk Toomey Podcast, That Dandy Classic Music Hour, Rock Strikes Ten and Courtney Cronin Dold of Pop! A Pod Culture Podcast, Roast Writer and KISS Kruise Comedian. Plus the Fact Bastard joins in. Each picks a song from Megadeth, Jesus Chrysler, GNR, Drain STH, Alestorm. Our

Sep 6, 2017 • 1:08:12

Interview Ep:  Guitarist Kenny Olson of Kid Rock, Experience Hendrix, 7DayBinge

Interview Ep: Guitarist Kenny Olson of Kid Rock, Experience Hendrix, 7DayBinge

Expo Interview Ep: Guitarist Kenny Olson of Kid Rock, Experience Hendrix, 7DayBinge “Kenny Olson is one of the best rock guitarists on the scene” -Keith Richards "Growl Towel. Perfect when you snap one off" - Kenny Olson Guitarist and Jerk Sock enthusiast Kenny Olson sits down with Bakko & LC at the Rock N Pod Expo. You can hear how packed the Expo is in the background as we discuss his days in Kid Rock, newer bands 7DayBinge, Kenny Olson Cartel, the Nashville rock scene, recording

Sep 4, 2017 • 26:16

Ep 91: Ripe Rock Vol. 7 - Alice Cooper, The Bronx, Sweet & Lynch + more

Ep 91: Ripe Rock Vol. 7 - Alice Cooper, The Bronx, Sweet & Lynch + more

Ep 91: Ripe (& Moist) Rock Vol. 7 - You need rock for your commute. Because we love you, we have an ep overflowing with new music we recorded together prior to the Rock N Pod Expo as there was zero chance we would have an ep out of time. We discuss the expo, Decibel Geek's recording studio and feature killer tracks from The Bronx, Alice Cooper, Sweet & Lynch, Jorn, Backyard Babies, Broken Teeth, Audrey Horne (show intro riff from Bobaflex song "Reckless" from their new album Eloquent Demons.

Aug 30, 2017 • 0:00

Ep 90:  Rock N Pod Expo Preview, Ted Nugent Rant, Meeting the Demon

Ep 90: Rock N Pod Expo Preview, Ted Nugent Rant, Meeting the Demon

Ep 90: Rock n Pod Expo Preview - Bakko & LC discuss and goof on the special guests, bands and podcasts appearing at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo on 8/26/17. So crank your Monte Carlo's volume and shotgun a sixer in a Heavy Metal Parking Lot while listening to tracks inspired by the guests from LA Guns, Kid Rock, Judas Priest, Warlock, Alice in Chains, Cinderella, Prince, Van Halen, 1000 Homo DJs, Denman and more. See you in Nashville! Rock N Pod Expo: https://www.facebook.com/nashvillerocknpod

Aug 23, 2017 • 1:51:23

Interview Ep:  Bobaflex - "Eloquent Demons" Album with Shaun Mccoy

Interview Ep: Bobaflex - "Eloquent Demons" Album with Shaun Mccoy

Interview Ep: Bakko talks with Bobaflex frontman Shaun Mccoy about their new "Eloquent Demons" album dropping Friday, 8/25/17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 2017 • 53:36

Interview Ep:  Bob Kulick Discusses new album "Skeletons in the Closet"

Interview Ep: Bob Kulick Discusses new album "Skeletons in the Closet"

Minneapolis, MN (August 15th, 2017) - In an interview with the music podcast Cobras & Fire, musician Bob Kulick discusses his first ever solo album Skeletons in the closet, how he came to write a song for Sponge Bob Square Pants, trying out for KISS in 1973 and much more. Skeletons in the Closet is set to be released on September 15th, 2017 on Vaniety Music. On trying out KISS at the loft in 1973 - "I highly doubt there were even 10 or 12 people who tried out." On how he stayed in t

Aug 19, 2017 • 33:42

Ep 89:  Perfectly Rated - Dispelling the "Underrated" Myth

Ep 89: Perfectly Rated - Dispelling the "Underrated" Myth

Ep 89: "Perfectly Rated" Put on your Lemmy shorts and grab a pint of Kool-Aid as Bakko & LC dispel the myth of the term "underrated" and give examples of bands that are "Perfectly Rated." What the hell does that mean? We will explain. Plus Loose talks about his hatred of camping, GNR Ticketmaster schemes and we announce Ken Mills' new 17 podcasts. Music: Accept, Tesla, Cheap Trick, Guns N Roses, Black N' Blue, Motorhead, Van Halen + more. Oh Yeah! Learn more about your ad choices.

Aug 16, 2017 • 1:40:20

Ep 88: Sympathy for the ButtHurt - Cobras vs. Rock Stars & Trolls aka "Do I Even Know You Bro?"

Ep 88: Sympathy for the ButtHurt - Cobras vs. Rock Stars & Trolls aka "Do I Even Know You Bro?"

Ep 88: Sympathy for the ButtHurt - In a completely unhinged episode - even for us - we discuss rock stars we’ve pissed off (and often end up loving us) that have asked “Do I even know you Bro?” Bakko & LC also talk about Vince Neil at a water park, New Rock n Pod Special Guests, Bakko vs. Quiet Riot,, a play-by-play of a Metallica / WolfFace video, Biter’s merch madness, Michael Sweet the Pirate Troll and Bakko’s hoarding vs. LC’s purge fetish. Music: Sweet & Lynch, Alice Cooper, Van Halen, Bi

Aug 9, 2017 • 1:37:53

Ep 87:  ASSHOLE RADIO Vol. 1

Ep 87: ASSHOLE RADIO Vol. 1

Ep 87: Asshole Radio Vol. 1 - Ep 87: Initially titled "Gonzo Radio" a quick search on the Google machine told us that title was already taken... so we bring you ASSHOLE RADIO! Guaranteed to have at least one song that will piss you off IN ALL CAPS.

Aug 2, 2017 • 0:01

Ep 86:  Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked  Side 2 (Loose Cannon's Ep)

Ep 86: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked Side 2 (Loose Cannon's Ep)

Ep 86: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked (Loose Cannon's Ep)- For the first time in history each host of one podcast release an episode on the same day. ** This is part 2 - listen to Bakko first! ** In this historic event Bakko and Loose Cannon present two solo episodes in celebration of KISSmas in July and each rank the Non-KISS albums. These are the albums OUTSIDE of KISS, NOT the KISS solo albums from 1978. Get it? Good. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Jul 26, 2017 • 51:46

Ep 85: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked - Side 1(Bakko Solo Ep)

Ep 85: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked - Side 1(Bakko Solo Ep)

Ep 85: Non-KISS KISS Albums Ranked (Bakko's Ep)- For the first time in history each host of one podcast release an episode on the same day. In this historic event Bakko and Loose Cannon present two solo episodes in celebration of KISSmas in July and each rank the Non-KISS albums. These are the albums OUTSIDE of KISS, NOT the KISS solo albums from 1978. Get it? Good. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2017 • 1:03:42

Ep 84: Punk Ass Bitch

Ep 84: Punk Ass Bitch

Punk Ass Bitch - Rob, our "Fact Bastard" joins the show for a modern Punk themed ep but quickly tangents to other genres and subjects such as Laporte Doom Metal, silly song titles, a Bush Bro-down and more. Music: Bad Religion, Angel City Outcasts, NOFX, L7, Local H, Biters, Menzingers, Wyldlife, Descendents, Megadeth, Shatterproof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2017 • 1:08:11

Ep 83: KISS - Revenge - Breaking the Record

Ep 83: KISS - Revenge - Breaking the Record

Ep 83: KISS - Revenge Album Track-By-Track | Bakko & LC discuss the KISS Revenge album in detail. Grab your jerk socks as we break each song as well as the Revenge Tour, Alive III, KISS X-Treme Close Up video, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Hot in the Shade the music climate in 1992 and where each of us were as a KISS fan leading up to the album and 1992-95 period afterwards leading to the Reunion tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2017 • 1:54:45

Ep 82:  LOOSE, Drunk & Angry

Ep 82: LOOSE, Drunk & Angry

Ep 82: LOOSE, Drunk & Angry - Bakko & LC return with one less arm and pay homage to Rob Kern's Loud, Drunk & Angry show. The world's most brittle podcasters rant about Paul Stanley's attitude about Revenge in a recent Jericho interview, explain their latest injury, Oxycontin intake, reveal new plans for the Rock N Pods Expo and more. Music: Nashville Pussy, Paul Stanley, King's X, AC/DC, Goodbye June, Skid Row, Pearl Jam, Danko Jones, Saliva, Stone Sour and more. Learn

Jul 7, 2017 • 1:52:20

Special Ep:  Moscow - Bakko Interview

Special Ep: Moscow - Bakko Interview

Bakko interviews Heavy Electro Rocker and one of Revolver's Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock - Moscow while drinking a Moscow Mule. Here debut EP, Queen of Sin was released in June. The tracks on Queen of Sin were created with support from Producers Shawn McGhee (Hideout Studios – Hellyeah, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach), Brian Steele-Medina (Gemini Syndrome), Hatebreed, Escape The Fate),and upcoming Boston Producers OH NO! ØKTAPUS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

Jul 5, 2017 • 32:19

Rock N Pods Expo - Promo and Cobras ID

Rock N Pods Expo - Promo and Cobras ID

Quick ID for the Rock N Pods Expo. As usual, even this simple task causes a fight between Bakko & LC. Donate, support podcasts and join us in Nashville! GoFundMe: http://bit.ly/2sRQVPB On August 26th, 2017 rock and roll podcasters from across North America will converge on Nashville for one very special event, the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo, and we hope you'll join us! Music Valley Event Center 2415 Music Valley Dr #144 Nashville, TN 37214 Attendees of this event will get to hang with the hos

Jun 28, 2017 • 4:00

Ep 81:  Breakup to Makeup

Ep 81: Breakup to Makeup

Ep 81: Breakup to Makeup - Respected rock journalists Bakko & LC discuss bands that have broken up and reunited and feature tracks from their comeback albums. KISS, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Misfits, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, N Sync and more. Plus we talk about our stage show ideas for the Rock N Pods expo, the Montana Testicle Festival, Gene trademarking Devil horns, Peter Criss retiring from not doing anything and certain podcasters that take themselves too seriously. Learn more about your

Jun 25, 2017 • 1:42:50

Ep 80:  Ripe Rock Vol 6 (Jerk Socks Ten)

Ep 80: Ripe Rock Vol 6 (Jerk Socks Ten)

Ripe Rock vol. 6: We unleash an incredible playlist of fresh and ripe rock from classic and new artists you need to know. Featuring: Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Stephen Pearcy, Biters, Eclipse, Shaman's Harvest, Big Wreck, Black Spiders, Creeper, Stone Horses, Rolling Stones. Ep is based on the style of Rock Strikes 10 subtitled "Jerk Socks Ten." Drinking game: Take a shot everytime LC says "solid" in this ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2017 • 1:23:16

Ep 79: Listener Request GoFundMe Clusterf*ck

Ep 79: Listener Request GoFundMe Clusterf*ck

Ep 79: Listner Request GoFundMe Clusterfck - Bakko & LC play requests from GoFundMe supporters of the show. We also announce our new MicroBrewery venture and Paul Stanley makes a special appearance. Halfway through the show Skype explodes, LC breaks his ankle (again) and the show turns into a complete clusterfck. More than usual. Music: Blacktop Mojo, Clutch, Paul Stanley, Hey Hello!, Everclear, Suicidal Tenancies, Roky Erickson, CKY, Volbeat, Faster Pussycat, FTS Cult, Bangles,

Jun 11, 2017 • 1:13:23

Ep 78:  Fest Madness & Ripe Rock

Ep 78: Fest Madness & Ripe Rock

Ep 78: Fest Madness & Ripe Rock - Bakko breaks down great new bands he discovered and interviewed at the 2 day Northern Invasion fest along with LC learning the definition of Eskimo Brothers. Music featured: Badflower, Goodbye June, Greta Van Fleet, Fozzy, Amon Amarth, Citizen Zero, Kid Rock and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2017 • 1:20:56

Ep 77:  1990 - Greatest Year in Thrash

Ep 77: 1990 - Greatest Year in Thrash

Ep 77: Greatest Year in Thrash - 1990 - Jump into the mosh pit as Josh of the "Talk Toomey Podcast" joins the show in a special, super-sized ep. Classic thrash is discussed and featured along with Josh's endless quest to disqualify Local H from winning an "unsigned band" contest opening for Metallica this summer. The albums Rust in Peace, Seasons in the Abyss, Persistence of Time are discussed just to name a few of landmark releases that year. Horns up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

May 28, 2017 • 1:59:32

Ep 76: Chris Cornell Tribute

Ep 76: Chris Cornell Tribute

Ep 76: Chris Cornell Tribute. Music featured: Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, Chris Cornell Solo (Live), Alice in Chains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2017 • 1:14:51

PodCrash! Rock Strikes 10 - MUSIC HEAVY

PodCrash! Rock Strikes 10 - MUSIC HEAVY

PodCrash! Friend of the show Joey from Rock Strikes Ten crashes the podcast with another brain-busting show theme riddle. Packed with deep tracks from Pantera, Donnas, Rob Halford, Van Halen, Infectious Grooves, Anthrax, Mastodon, Motorhead, Lords of the New Church and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2017 • 1:12:10

Ep 75:  1983 - The Greatest Year In Rock History

Ep 75: 1983 - The Greatest Year In Rock History

Ep 75: 1983 - The Greatest Year In Rock History! Bakko & LC, in a completely original concept, have a freeballing conversation about the music of 1983 featuring a remix of "Not For The Innocent" with Paul Stanley on vocals. Music: Motley Crue, Pantera (Glamtera, Steel Panthera era)Ozzy, Slayer, Thin Lizzy, Sabbath, Helix, Van Halen and clips from many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2017 • 1:48:51

Ep 74:  Hell Yeah!

Ep 74: Hell Yeah!

Ep 74: "Hell Yeah!" Bakko and LC play a collection of songs that have HELL in the song title. Yes, it's just that simple. A recent Texas Hippie Coalition concert is discussed and the usual ridiculous banter. Horns up! Music from: Accept, Charm City Devils, KISS, Rev Theory, Weird Al, Hell Yeah, W.A.S.P., Love/Hate, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Therapy?, RUN DMC and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2017 • 1:35:31

Special Ep:  Don Jamieson of That Metal Show Interview

Special Ep: Don Jamieson of That Metal Show Interview

Ep 74: Comedian Don Jamieson discusses new album, future of That Metal Show, Dio hologram, attending the grand opening of David Ellefson’s coffee shop, nerd humor and opening for rock bands. Communication Breakdown was released on April 21st, 2017 via Metal Blade Records. For a preview of Communication Breakdown, the track “Kiefer” can be heard at: metalblade.com/donjamieson. On That Metal Show ever coming back: "Don't give up hope. We're trying like crazy to find a new home. In fact I jus

Apr 24, 2017 • 47:05

Special Ep: Conversation with Misfits Guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein

Special Ep: Conversation with Misfits Guitarist Doyle Von Frankenstein

Conversation with Doyle of the Misfits: In what is surely one of the most awkward interviews, Cobras & Fire co-host Bakko interviews Doyle Von Frankenstein. Guitarist of Misfits fame as well as Kryst the Konqueror, Goregous Frankenstein as well as his eponymous Doyle. Doyle talks about his new album Doyle II which features Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe on the track "Virgin Sacrifice. They also get into his vegan lifestyle, working out on the road, future Misfits shows and his cat. Learn m

Apr 16, 2017 • 15:51

Ep 73:  Uber Rock Confessions & Ripe Rock

Ep 73: Uber Rock Confessions & Ripe Rock

Ep 73: Uber Rock - Hold onto your potatoes and step into Loose Cannon's Uber for a drive down a highway of madness. In a "very special" ep LC discusses his chaotic "transitional period" as an Uber driver between jobs. We feature improv bits and songs inspired by the insanity of LC's passengers. Brand new Body Count, Mastodon, White Reaper, Memory of Man plus The Bronx, War Babies and the national treasure ICE-T. The more you know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Apr 15, 2017 • 1:12:05

Ep 72: Country Fried Cobras, KISS Madness, Expo Update

Ep 72: Country Fried Cobras, KISS Madness, Expo Update

Ep 72: Country Fried Cobras - HeeHaw! Backwoods Bakko & Loose Lasso are back in the saddle to celebrate 2 years of Cobras! Oh Yeah! We recap feedback from our recent Rock n Pods roast and tons of KISS madness: Ezrin vs. Paul, Sophie vs. Sagal, Gene vs. Lyrics. Plus we get a little bit country, a little bit rock n ridiculous with tracks from Black Stone Cherry, the filthy Wheeler Walker Jr., Hayseed Dixie, Brett Favre, Motley Country, Kid Rock, Cadillac Three, Joe Dirt Diffy, Shooter Jennings,

Apr 11, 2017 • 1:23:42

PodCrash:  Loud, Drunk & Angry

PodCrash: Loud, Drunk & Angry

New Ep! Bakko & LC have gone into hiding this week after roasting the entire Podcast industry, KISS fans and the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo on Ep 71. People! While Cobras & Fire plans its next attack, you are blessed with another round of Rob Kern's "Loud, Drunk & Angry" rock show on the Uncontrolled Noize network. Strap in for 3 hours of rock. We'd hire a psychiatrist to find out just what makes Rob Kern tick but we're pretty sure we couldn't afford the years of therapy needed for a diagnos

Mar 27, 2017 • 0:03

Ep 71: Paul Stanley & Doc Host Rock n Pod Roast | Bees Knees of Sleaze

Ep 71: Paul Stanley & Doc Host Rock n Pod Roast | Bees Knees of Sleaze

Ep 71: Special guests Paul Stanley and Doc Mcghee kick off the ep with the first annual "Rock n Pod" Celebrity Roast. After Paul and Doc destroy the entire podcast industry, LC & Bakko get sleazy and feature some deep, old school tracks and newer bands that carry the torch for 80's rock. Music featured: Cinderella, Vamp, Dirty Looks, Heavy Pettin, Bad City, Britny Fox, Hardcore Superstar and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2017 • 1:05:15

Ep 70: Rock n Pod Expo, BobaFlex Interview, Mac Sabbath

Ep 70: Rock n Pod Expo, BobaFlex Interview, Mac Sabbath

Ep 70: Rock n Pod Expo, BobaFlex Interview, Mac Sabbath - Bakko & LC have a freeballing discussion about the first annual Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville and the insanity of a Mac Sabbath, Metalachi, Okilly Dokilly and Metallagher concert. Plus Bakko continues to stalk Bobaflex with an in-person interview with lead singer Marty Mccoy. We also announce our GoFundMe campaign to cover our Soundcloud hosting costs: https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire All donations are extremely appreciated. Prizes sta

Mar 12, 2017 • 1:11:48

Ep 69:  Your Anger is a Gift

Ep 69: Your Anger is a Gift

Ep 69: "Your Anger is a Gift" Bakko and LC play songs that release the demons, cleanse the soul and empower you to be the best human ever. Topics included our ideas for the Dio Hologram world tour, Lemmy's estate and general ridiculousness. Music: Anthrax, John Lennon, Stone Sour, ICE-T, Royal Bliss, AssJack, Q5, Slayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2017 • 1:07:56

Ep 68: Interview - Danko Jones (2017)

Ep 68: Interview - Danko Jones (2017)

Danko Jones Thinks Grammy Awards Should Drop Rock, Metal Categories as Treats Genres as a JokeMinneapolis, MN (2/27/17)- Danko Jones, in an interview by the podcast Cobras & Fire, discusses the band's new album Wild Cat, recording the track "Black Rose" with Volbeat, financial challenges of touring in the US and fiascos at the Grammy Awards in the rock and metal categories.Topics include:Recording New album Wild CatState of Rock in North AmericaGrammy Awards: Clueless how to handle

Feb 27, 2017 • 53:56

Ep 67: Guilty As Charged & Concert Recaps

Ep 67: Guilty As Charged & Concert Recaps

New ep! "Guilty As Charged” Bakko recaps a Real RATT / Great White concert and exclusive backstage pass insight into the douchebaggery of why Red Sun Rising was dropped the Pop Evil tour. LC rants about about a Steel Panther concert and both hosts sprinkle in several guilty pleasure songs and happy tunes in our most random playlist ever. Music featured: Tygers of Pan Tang, Charm City Devils, Fall Out Boy, Local H, Foo Fighters, RATT, Barenaked Ladies, KISS, Bloodhound Gang, Korn and yes, Nic

Feb 19, 2017 • 1:23:40

Ep 66: The End - Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

Ep 66: The End - Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

Ep 666: "The End - Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy" Bakko & LC air their grievances (of which they have many)in an awkward beginning to the show leading to an impasse and splitting ownership of the show. As professionals, for their fans they power through the last ep, discuss Bakko's fancy Geoff Tate concert adventure and play a selection of happy songs to try to mend their emotional wounds. Music: Brand new Danko Jones, David Lee Roth, Shinedown, Aldo Nova, Bobaflex, Shinedown, SIXX A.M. and more. Le

Feb 15, 2017 • 1:08:34

Ep 65: Sex, Sex & Rock n Roll

Ep 65: Sex, Sex & Rock n Roll

"Sex, Sex & Rock n Roll" Grab onto your rocket and get ready for a ride as we share tales from our youth discovering what great music is all about: Ridiculous Sexual Innuendo. We feature and discuss the lyrical boner genius of Van Halen, AC/DC, KISS, Zodiac Mindwarp, Led Zep, Whitesnake, Extreme and more. Topics include pranking the elderly with W.A.S.P., serenading the ladies with Faster Pussycat, Hornet's Nests vs Lunchpails and Bakko's first song Power Ram. Are you feeling it people?!! Check

Feb 6, 2017 • 1:15:32

Ep 63: 2017 Albums - Discussion of Madness Part 3 (The Final Chapter)

Ep 63: 2017 Albums - Discussion of Madness Part 3 (The Final Chapter)

Bakko and Loose Cannon continue their descent into madness in the final chapter of our top rated 2017Albums Discussion. Topics include the lineup mess of this year's Rock Fests, the Swedish Chef, Dumbfuckistan, Bakko fails Spanish and we announce our Cobra on Fire of the Week. Music: The Sword, Trucker Diablo, Mustasch, Kid Rock, Amon Amarth, Mastodon, Offspring, the exclusive premier of a brand new Jesus Chrysler track & more! It's a Rock and Roll Revival people! Learn more about your ad choi

Jan 23, 2017 • 1:12:35

Ep 62:  2017 Album Discussion of Madness - Part 2

Ep 62: 2017 Album Discussion of Madness - Part 2

Our 2017 album discussion continues while alcohol clearly takes a firm grip on Bakko & LC's thought process. Topics include a RATT Brady Bunch legal update, battle of the double bands, Megadeth Church Bootcamp, Coy & Vance era of Dukes of Hazard, an actual Jack Russell terrier sings Desert Moon, Bakko finally seeing and hating Temple of Doom and Mitch Lafon welches on a bet to mention us on his hit podcast "The Lafons.” Music from Corrossion of Conformity, Stone Sour, Great White, Ghost, The Bi

Jan 16, 2017 • 1:04:44

Ep 61: 2017 Albums & Paul Stanley vs. Doc Mcghee Phone Call re: Eddie Trunk

Ep 61: 2017 Albums & Paul Stanley vs. Doc Mcghee Phone Call re: Eddie Trunk

Ep 61: Forward Thinking - 2017 Albums - Bakko & LC start go off the rails while featuring music from anticipated 2017 albums. We share an exclusive heated phone call between Doc Mcghee and Paul Stanley about canceling on Eddie Trunk, douchebag concert moments, our personal Christmas chaos, , mountain pilgrims and how Danko hates America. Music: Judas Priest, Steel Panther, Bobaflex, Damned Things, Black Sabbath, Trucker Diablo, Lordi, Danko, Queens of the Stone Age, Joe Tex and more. Learn mor

Jan 10, 2017 • 1:22:12

PodCrash: Loud, Drunk & Angry - Top 10 of 2016

PodCrash: Loud, Drunk & Angry - Top 10 of 2016

New Ep! It's the year end Loud, Drunk & Angry Top 10 countdown. Bakko & LC take a break to present another ep from friend of the show Rob Kern's "Loud, Drunk & Angry" weekly rock show on the Uncontrolled Noize network. Strap in for 3 hours of rock. We'd hire a psychiatrist to find out just what makes Rob Kern tick but we're pretty sure we couldn't afford the years of therapy needed for a diagnosis. Raised on Creem, Mad Magazine and stacks of KISS albums, followed by years of binge drinking

Dec 29, 2016 • 0:03

Ep 60: F*ck 2016 Extravaganza & Top 5 Albums of the Year

Ep 60: F*ck 2016 Extravaganza & Top 5 Albums of the Year

Loose Cannon and Bakko are back to recap the uncommonly shitty year of 2016 and discuss their top 5 albums along with an all-star cast. Things quickly fall apart from Bakko's lack of listening skills, show prep and highly offensive Christmas card. Featuring Dead Daisies, Ryan Lochte, Clutch, Krampus, Red Sun Rising, Tootie Boner, The Struts, Megadeth, Glorious Sons, Larry David, Them Evils, Wilson, John Oliver, Joe Tex, Amon Amarth, Kyng, Crobot, Jeffrey Tambor, Danko Jones, Megan Mullally & Mo

Dec 20, 2016 • 1:42:25

Ep 59: R&R Hall of Fame 2017 Debate & Them Evils

Ep 59: R&R Hall of Fame 2017 Debate & Them Evils

Ep 59: New Ep! The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame 2017 Debate & Them Evils: In our second annual mockingly critical breakdown of the RARHOF, Cobras & Fire welcomes Talk Toomey Podcast host Josh Toomey to debate the 2017 RARHOF nominees that includes rock heavyweights like Janet Jackson, Joan Baez, Joe Tex and Bon Jovi. Also, Bakko sat down with Rock climbers Them Evils They discuss the influence Kanye West has had on their music and more. BONUS! Bakko raps. Pour a glass of something, strap on your hea

Dec 11, 2016 • 1:22:32

Ep 58: Metallica - Hardwired - Breaking the Record

Ep 58: Metallica - Hardwired - Breaking the Record

Ep 58: Metallica - Hardwired Review, Discography & Rants - LC & Bakko return to break down and review the new Metallica album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct. No Nutswinging. This is an unfiltered, pure review from two lifelong fans. We also rank the discography, discuss the Big Four, the smear campaign against Lars Ulrich and Bakko unleashes a rant for the ages about the track and Lemmy tribute "Murder One." Strap in, you're about to experience another round of Podcast Gold. Learn more about you

Dec 2, 2016 • 1:25:02

Ep 57: KISS - The Elder Side 2 - Breaking the Record

Ep 57: KISS - The Elder Side 2 - Breaking the Record

Ep 57: KISS - The Elder - 35th Anniversary: Side 2 Part two of the Music from the Elder retrospective has Rob Kern and Bakko breaking down side two. Bakko is also joined by Kissfaq Podcast host and co-author of Odyssey: Music From The Elder Book Julian Gill who shares his thoughts on the record and shares the motivation behind writing a 500 page book on the matter. Not only do Bakko and Rob do a track by track analysis of side 2, we do some Gene Simmons word association, suggest that maybe Ace F

Nov 27, 2016 • 1:10:44

Ep 56: KISS - The Elder - Side 1 - Breaking the Record

Ep 56: KISS - The Elder - Side 1 - Breaking the Record

Ep 56: You like KISS? You like grown men talking about KISS? You're in luck. With the 35th anniversary of "Music From the Elder." Bakko and special co-host Rob Kern of "Loud, Drunk & Angry" go all in on KISS' most polarizing record. Do you hate this record? Do you love it? Have you ever wondered what 'Just A Boy' would sound like if sung by Bret Michaels? If so your wish has been granted. KISS Music from the Elder examined as such Cobras and Fire deem proper. Learn more about your ad ch

Nov 21, 2016 • 58:12

Ep 55:  Political Erectness - Megadeth, Clutch, Skid Row, Sabbath

Ep 55: Political Erectness - Megadeth, Clutch, Skid Row, Sabbath

Ep 55: Political Erectness - Bakko & LC meet in Denver for the first time in person (no Skype) and debate issues of the election like the right time to "grab her by the pussy" and play songs that make our flags rise. No serious views or talk, just ridiculousness and rock. Plus Viking Metal, Orks and recent Megadeth and Clutch concerts we attended together, separately. Music featured: Skid Row Black Sabbath Spinal Tap Clutch 2 Live Crew Extreme Vains of Jenna Warrant Extreme Soundgarden Body Coun

Nov 4, 2016 • 1:21:03

Ep 54:  KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978 (Part 2)

Ep 54: KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978 (Part 2)

KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978 (Part 2): Bakko & LC continue their quest to cut down 39 submitted "solo demos" to one killer 10 track album. This ep breaks down Gene's and Ace's albums and also features several cameos from the great Ken Mills of PodKISSt. Gene, Peter, Ace & Paul - What tracks will make the cut?(Part 2 of 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2016 • 1:13:12

Ep 53:  KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978

Ep 53: KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978

KISS Solo Albums - The Purge of 1978: Bakko & LC travel back in time as Casablanca employees assigned to kill the solo albums and cut down 39 submitted tracks to one definitive 10 track album called "KISS '78." This in depth discussion also guest stars Craig Smith and Eric Miller of Pods & Sods. What tracks will make the cut and will Peter get shoved in a box of kitty litter? Let the fighting begin right meow. (Part 1 of 2) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2016 • 1:16:20

Ep 52: Ripe Rock # 5 - Metallica "Hardwired" Rant, Crobot, Weezer, Billy Talent

Ep 52: Ripe Rock # 5 - Metallica "Hardwired" Rant, Crobot, Weezer, Billy Talent

Ripe Rock #5: Bakko & LC unleash more great new music along with a rant about Metallica's two new singles and a random fight about the Temple of Doom. Music featured: Weezer, Billy Talent, Jim Breur, Highly Suspect, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Neck Deep and more. Horns up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2016 • 58:53

Ep 51: End of Summer Fest Recap 2- Vince Neil, FAKERATT, Dokken/Donkey, Butch Walker, Sevendust

Ep 51: End of Summer Fest Recap 2- Vince Neil, FAKERATT, Dokken/Donkey, Butch Walker, Sevendust

Ep 51: After a brief intermission from our Ripe Rock ep we are back for Part 2 of our Grand Rocktember (Minneapolis) and High Elevation (Denver) fest ep that Bakko & LC attended with VIP access. This ep is packed with old and new school rock. Bands featured and/or discussed: Vince Neil, Texas Hippie Coalition, Dokken/Donkey, Volbeat, FAKERATT, a rant about the awfulness of Chevelle, Sevendust, Butch Walker, Avenged Sevenfold, KillSwitch Engage and the trainwreck of Night Ranger and Loverboy.

Oct 3, 2016 • 1:07:12

Ep 50: Ripe Rock # 4: New Ghost, Airbourne, Sum 41, Prophets of Rage, Blink 182

Ep 50: Ripe Rock # 4: New Ghost, Airbourne, Sum 41, Prophets of Rage, Blink 182

New Ep! Ripe Rock vol. 4: Bakko & LC take a quick intermission from part 2 of our Fest ep to prove rock's not dead featuring some killer new 2016 tracks from Airbourne, Ghost, Blink 182, BITERS, the LAST VEGAS, CJ Wildheart, Prophets of Rage, SUM 41. Since so much great new music just came out over the last few weeks we were inspired to put this ep together randomly last night. Many tracks just came out Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2016 • 1:00:15

Ep 49: End of Summer Fest Recap 1 - Volbeat, Tom Keifer, Crobot, Jackyl & Chainsaws (Part 1)

Ep 49: End of Summer Fest Recap 1 - Volbeat, Tom Keifer, Crobot, Jackyl & Chainsaws (Part 1)

Ep 49: What this ep needs... IS MORE CHAINSAW! We recap two summer fests with a perfect mix of old and new school rock starring FAKERATT, Shaman's Harvest, Dokken, Tom Keifer, Autograph, Crobot, Jackyl and cast of thousands. Bakko & LC recap their adventures at Grand Rocktember (Minneapolis) and High Elevation (Denver) that they attended with DG VIP access the same weekend together...separately. Also includes Bobby Blotzer "comedy" routines, twelve foot ninja battles and chainsaws. So many cha

Sep 22, 2016 • 1:17:16

PodCrash: Loud, Drunk & Angry | 3 Hours of Rock

PodCrash: Loud, Drunk & Angry | 3 Hours of Rock

Bakko & LC are recording a new ep recapping the High Elevation Fest in CO and Grand Rocktember in MN. But you still need to rock and radio sucks! Here's 3 hours of Real Rock radio doesn't play for your commute featuring new music from Blackberry Smoke, Nashville Pussy, rants about KISS, AXL/DC and more. Thanks for Rob Kern of Loud, Drunk and Angry for sharing this ep.

Sep 15, 2016 • 0:03

Ep 48: Trial of Sammy: Roth vs. Hagar (Bakko's Origin Story - FOON guest ep)

Ep 48: Trial of Sammy: Roth vs. Hagar (Bakko's Origin Story - FOON guest ep)

The Trial of Sammy Hagar: Bakko, a well-known Sampathizer, defends the merits of the Red Rocker vs the David Lee Roth-loving Anti-Samites Rob Kern and Eric Furniss. This is ep the origin of how Loose Cannon heard Bakko on the FOON Podcast, hunted him down and joined forces to bring the world Podcast Gold. Will Bakko succeed in a heated depate and turn Eric and Rob into Waborita swilling goofs sporting Chickenfoot tattoos? You be the judge. Thanks to Rob and Eric for sharing this ep. Want more

Sep 5, 2016 • 1:25:16

Ep 47: Respect the Hologram - Old & Deep 3

Ep 47: Respect the Hologram - Old & Deep 3

Ep 50: Respect the Hologram - Bakko & LC have a vicious debate about the Dio Hologram, the arms and legs that make up this week's version of RATT, Marq Torien teaching theology at a BulletBoys concert, the ROCK USA Fest shitshow and much more. This is the final chapter of our Old & Deep Trilogy and features killer tracks from: (Holo)Dio The Scream MisFits RATT BulletBoys ACDC Van Halen Soul Asylum Bad Religion TNT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 2016 • 1:30:01

Ep 46: W.A.S.P. Meat - Old & Deep 2

Ep 46: W.A.S.P. Meat - Old & Deep 2

OLD & DEEP 2: "Born Again W.A.S.P. Meat Addiction" Bakko & LC continue their descent into madness while playing some of their favorite old and deep tracks. Our freewheeling* conversation goes down a winding and progressively drunk road of podcast gold that also breaks our strict NO STEELHEART policy. Features Old & Deep Tracks Bands from: Faster Pussycat W.A.S.P. Weezer Circus of Power Social Distortion Liz Phair Icon Melvins and yes, Steelheart Definition of Freewheeling: free and loose in

Aug 24, 2016 • 1:09:25

Ep 45: Paul Stanley’s Favorite Dinosaur - Old & Deep 1

Ep 45: Paul Stanley’s Favorite Dinosaur - Old & Deep 1

OLD & DEEP: What obscure 1991 band co-wrote two songs with Paul Stanley? Do you know Paul Stanley's favorite dinosaur? We have the answers. Bakko & LC feature some of their favorite old and deep tracks during a freewheeling* conversation that goes down a winding and progressively drunk road of podcast gold. We begin by breaking down the insanity of a Colorado Springs KISS concert - with the most ridiculous Paul stage rap ever - direct from the press pit. Featuring Old & Deep Tracks Bands fro

Aug 16, 2016 • 1:27:26

Ep 44:  WILSON - Full Blast Interview

Ep 44: WILSON - Full Blast Interview

Wilson Frontman has Strict "No Bowling Policy" for Guitarist, Bassist Minneapolis, MN (July 31st, 2016) - Wilson frontman Chad Nicefield announces his strict "no bowling policy" for his guitarist and bassist, risks of hostels while on European tours, drinking violently and, like all guests of Cobras & Fire, his support to remake the KISS classic Phantom of the Park. Catch Wilson on their fall tour with Sevendust, Crobot and Twelve Foot Ninja that includes the fests High Elevation and Rock Alle

Aug 1, 2016 • 1:00:45

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash (FOON Guest Ep)

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash (FOON Guest Ep)

Bakko & LC take a break to present another ep from friend of the show Rob Kern's "Loud, Drunk & Angry" weekly rock show on the Uncontrolled Noize network. We'd hire a psychiatrist to find out just what makes Rob Kern tick but we're pretty sure we couldn't afford the years of therapy needed for a diagnosis. Raised on Creem, Mad Magazine and stacks of KISS albums, followed by years of binge drinking has created the manchild we know and revere. Rob has been a contributing writer for Classic

Jul 24, 2016 • 0:03

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash: Intro

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash: Intro

Bakko & LC take a break to present an ep from friend of the show Rob Kern's "Loud, Drunk & Angry" weekly rock show on the Uncontrolled Noize network. We'd hire a psychiatrist to find out just what makes Rob Kern tick but we're pretty sure we couldn't afford the years of therapy needed for a diagnosis. Raised on Creem, Mad Magazine and stacks of KISS albums, followed by years of binge drinking has created the manchild we know and revere. Rob has been a contributing writer for Classic Rock

Jul 24, 2016 • 0:00

Ep 43: Summer Fests 2 - Jim Breur, Texas Hippie Coalition, Alice in Chains, Highly Suspect

Ep 43: Summer Fests 2 - Jim Breur, Texas Hippie Coalition, Alice in Chains, Highly Suspect

Summer Fest Bands Part 2: Bakko & LC discuss and feature bands from festivals such as Rock USA, Northern Invasion, Rocktember, Rock on the Range and High Elevation. Strap yourselves in for great music from Jim Breur & The Loud and Rowdy, Texas Hippie Coalition, Volbeat, Alice in Chains, Highly Suspect plus, randomly, the insanely named Robot Lords of Tokyo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2016 • 55:28

Ep 42: Summer Fests & KISS Rant - Glorious Sons, Monster Truck, Shaman's Harvest, Shinedown, Ace

Ep 42: Summer Fests & KISS Rant - Glorious Sons, Monster Truck, Shaman's Harvest, Shinedown, Ace

Summer Fest Bands & KISS Rant: It's summertime which means it's also time for all day (or all weekend) music festivals. Bakko & LC feature some spectacular new music from bands at these fests and many KISS rants as we discuss the controversy of Bakko's recent KISSMAS in July Decibel Geek articles and the laziness of Ace Frehley. Plus LC details a recent concert shenanigans involving all-female AC/DC tribute Hells Belles and a vanishing Gene Simmons from a KISS cover band with the worst band na

Jul 11, 2016 • 1:17:44

Ep 41: Bobaflex & Bakko - Interview with frontman Shaun Mccoy

Ep 41: Bobaflex & Bakko - Interview with frontman Shaun Mccoy

Bobaflex frontman supports petition to have current version of KISS remake Phantom of the Park Minneapolis, MN (June 27th, 2016) - Bobaflex frontman Shaun McCoy, in an unhinged and music industry heavy discussion, announces his support to have KISS remake Phantom of the Park, the evils of booking agents and 360 record deals, Spotify’s penny paychecks and moving towards a model of EPs vs LPs. Prior to taking the stage supporting their latest album Anything That Moves, McCoy shares in depth stor

Jun 28, 2016 • 1:10:45

Rock & Roll Brain-Busting PodCrash (RST Guest Ep)

Rock & Roll Brain-Busting PodCrash (RST Guest Ep)

People! I gotta question for all of you. Can you figure out the theme of these tracks from KISS, Biters, Wildhearts, David Lee Roth, Quiet Riot, Hives, Twisted Sister and more? It's ain't easy. While the Cobras studio moves to Denver, esteemed friend of the show Joey of Rock Strikes Ten has graciously put together an epic show of brain busting and bull crushing Rock & Roll. Subscribe immediately, if not sooner: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-strikes-ten/id456553961?mt=2

Jun 17, 2016 • 0:01

Ep 40: 1991 (Part 2)Greatest Year in Rock History

Ep 40: 1991 (Part 2)Greatest Year in Rock History

1991 (Part 2) Bakko & LC continue to prove that the story we've all been sold that a magic bullet from 3 stinky coffee-drinking bastards from Seattle in 1991 killed rock dead is a load of bullshit. Don't believe the hype! It's not that simple. 1991 had more landmark albums and sales success than any other year before or after. Get schooled again with more Podcast gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2016 • 1:17:08

Ep 39:  1991 - The Greatest Year in Rock History

Ep 39: 1991 - The Greatest Year in Rock History

1991: Bakko & LC prove that the story we've all been sold that a magic bullet from 3 stinky coffee-drinking bastards from Seattle in 1991 killed rock dead is a load of bullshit. Don't believe the hype! It's not that simple. 1991 had more landmark albums and sales success than any other year before or after. Get schooled with more Podcast gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2016 • 59:37

Ep 38: Prince! Baby, that was much too fast. 1958-2016

Ep 38: Prince! Baby, that was much too fast. 1958-2016

Prince! Bakko and LC debate Darling Nikki lyrics (masturbating "with" or "in" a magazine?), Purple Rain plotholes, Prince going door to door as a Jehovah's witness, Chapelle show skits. Plus, as Bakko is a Minneapolis native, he breaks down visiting Paisley Park, the 1st Avenue block party and Graffiti Bridge. This ep is for both Superfans and those that just own and/or saw Purple Rain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 2016 • 1:02:46

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash (FOON Guest Ep)

Loud, Drunk & Angry PodCrash (FOON Guest Ep)

Bakko & LC take a break to present an ep from friend of the show Rob Kern's "Loud, Drunk & Angry" weekly rock show on the Uncontrolled Noize network. We'd hire a psychiatrist to find out just what makes Rob Kern tick but we're pretty sure we couldn't afford the years of therapy needed for a diagnosis. Raised on Creem, Mad Magazine and stacks of KISS albums, followed by years of binge drinking has created the manchild we know and revere. Rob has been a contributing writer for Classic Rock

May 13, 2016 • 0:02

Ep 37: New Volbeat, Anthrax, Megadeth + More

Ep 37: New Volbeat, Anthrax, Megadeth + More

Bakko & LC are back with Double Shots of new music from Volbeat, Anthrax, Megadeth and two great new bands: Heaven's Basement & The Treatment. Friend of the show Todd Cunningham also does a show review of a Volbeat / Black Stone Cherry / Monster Truck concert. Horns up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2016 • 1:19:16

Ep 36: Alice Cooper Era 6 - Modern 2003 - NOW

Ep 36: Alice Cooper Era 6 - Modern 2003 - NOW

Ep 36: Alice Cooper - Modern Era (2003 - NOW) We discuss the albums Eyes, Dirty Diamonds, Spider, Nightmare 2 and Hollywood Vampires. The mere mention of one of these albums causes a 5 + minute rant of furious anger. This ep is chock full of great music clips and a bonus track of an interview with Dick Wagner courtesy of Decibel Geek. We hope you've enjoyed the journey. Thanks for listening from Loose Cannon, Bakko, Joey, Chris, Rob and Rob Kern. Rock Strikes Ten: rockstrikesten.cnjradio.com

Apr 29, 2016 • 1:17:51

Ep 35: Alice Cooper Era 5 - Morality 94 - 01

Ep 35: Alice Cooper Era 5 - Morality 94 - 01

Ep 35: Alice Cooper - Morality Era (94 -01) We discuss the albums Last Temptation, Brutal Planet & Dragontown in this super-sized ep loaded with great music and banter. Rob Kern of Loud, Drunk & Angry and From Out of Nowhere joins along with Joey of Rock Strikes Ten. In the first part of the ep we begin discussing the Morality Era with Rob Kern, a man who lacks a moral compass. We had a structured plan for a 20 minute intro but quickly turns into madness. And podcast gold. The second part with

Apr 18, 2016 • 1:39:28

Ep 34: Alice Cooper Era 4 - 80's Comeback 86 - 91

Ep 34: Alice Cooper Era 4 - 80's Comeback 86 - 91

Alice Fans! We've got an ep that will Thrill Your Gorilla and make you think: If our Podcast was a lollipop ..would you lick it? We debate the 80's Comeback Era when a newly sober Alice (He's Back!) returns after many lost years. The albums Constrictor, Raise Your Fist, Trash & Hey Stoopid are discussed along with a deep analysis of Wind-Up Toy and tangent where we highlight many of Alice's great ballads. Hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon are joined by Joey of the Rock Strikes Ten Podcast and Rob of

Apr 11, 2016 • 1:18:08

Ep 33: Alice Cooper Era 3 - Lost 80-83

Ep 33: Alice Cooper Era 3 - Lost 80-83

Alice Cooper Era 3: Lost 80-83 | LC & Bakko are joined by Joey from Rock Strikes Ten and Chris from Decibel Geek to discuss their favorite tracks from the "Lost Era." We debate the songs Alice made when he was a crack-fueled, mascara-wearing cadaver descending into madness. Albums covered are: Flush the Fashion, Special Forces, Zipper Catches Skin and DaDa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2016 • 49:48

Ep 32: Alice Cooper Era 2 - Concept 75-78

Ep 32: Alice Cooper Era 2 - Concept 75-78

Alice Cooper Era 2: Concept 75-78 | Friends - We've got an ep that will pop the buckle off your Bible Belt! Alice goes solo and Bakko and Loose Cannon are back with Joey from Rock Strikes Ten to debate our favorite tracks and albums from Welcome To My Nightmare, Goes To Hell, Lace & Whiskey and From the Inside. Let the fighting begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2016 • 51:22

Ep 31: Alice Cooper Era 1: Original Group 71 -74

Ep 31: Alice Cooper Era 1: Original Group 71 -74

Alice Fans - Have we got an Ep for you! Bakko and Loose Cannon discuss the entire Cooper discography beginning with the OG Era: Love It - Muscle of Love. This is Ep 1 of 6. We are joined by Joey from Rock Strikes Ten as we debate our favorite tracks and favorite / least favorite albums. Let the fighting begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2016 • 53:10

Ep 30: Double Shots - Foo, Sabbath, Struts & More

Ep 30: Double Shots - Foo, Sabbath, Struts & More

Bakko and Loose Cannon are back with more Double Shots of Rock and ridiculous banter: Music featured: New exclusive Sabbath from The End "Tour Only" CD, Foo Fighters, The Struts, Charm City Devils, The Scott Weiland-fronted Art of Anarchy and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2016 • 1:02:39

Ep 29: Concert Chaos: Dokken, Eddie Trunk, QS & Double Shots

Ep 29: Concert Chaos: Dokken, Eddie Trunk, QS & Double Shots

Loose Cannon goes into detail about a recent QueenShrek & Dokken concert of chaos that began with Eddie Trunk doing a "comedy routine." We also feature Ripe Rock Double Shots featuring Ghost, Monster Truck, Red Sun Rising. Part 1 of 3. Also features music from The Last Vegas and Volbeat. Donate a few bucks towards our SoundCloud hosting cost for good karma and to help save Rock! >>> patreon.com/cobras Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2016 • 1:23:38

Ep 28:  Guns N' Roses - Purge Your Illusion

Ep 28: Guns N' Roses - Purge Your Illusion

Bakko and Loose Cannon Purge Your Illusion. We viciously debate and cut 30 songs from Guns N' Roses Use Your Illusion I & II down to 12 perfectly sequenced tracks. Tons of great GNR music and banter. This ep is Podcast gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2016 • 1:02:46

Ep 27: Guns N' Roses Reunion Nightrainwreck

Ep 27: Guns N' Roses Reunion Nightrainwreck

Bakko and Loose Cannon discuss the Guns N' Roses reunion Nightrainwreck. Topics include Axl canceling his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, whether this is really a reunion, Myles Kennedy's voice compared to a dog whistle and Bakko ending a 1992 GNR/Metallica concert wearing nothing but wet, muddy underwear. Features music from GNR and Slash solo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2016 • 47:17

Ep 26:  Killed by Death - Lemmy, Bowie, Megadeth

Ep 26: Killed by Death - Lemmy, Bowie, Megadeth

We pay tribute to Lemmy and Bowie. Topics include both Bakko and Loose Cannon running and hiding from loudness at Motorhead concerts, our hate for the song FAME and Bowie's tights in Labyrinth. We also feature the title track off the new Megadeth album Dystopia and go into Mustaine remixing his entire catalog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2016 • 54:21

Ep 25: Top Albums of 2015 - The Definitive List

Ep 25: Top Albums of 2015 - The Definitive List

2015 was a great year for ROCK! Tons of great music but very few great albums. Bakko & Loose Cannon discuss and break down their Top 5 Albums of 2015. Plus Dave Moose-Stain of Megadeth leaves us a voicemail wishing us a Happy New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2015 • 1:00:20

Ep 24:  2015 Blue Balls Albums | Great Songs, OK Albums

Ep 24: 2015 Blue Balls Albums | Great Songs, OK Albums

Bakko and LC discuss and feature fantastic tracks from our list of 2015 Blue Balls Albums. These are albums that got us worked up with killer songs but overall as albums didn't take us to the finish line. Next week tune in for our 2015 Top 5 Albums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2015 • 45:17

Ep 23: Garbage Albums of 2015 | RRHOF Rant

Ep 23: Garbage Albums of 2015 | RRHOF Rant

Bakko and Loose Cannon list off their 2015 Garbage Albums and continue their decent into drunk madness. No punches are pulled as Shinedown, Danzig, Def Leppard, The Sword, Pop Evil, Bon Jovi and others are tossed into a raging dumpster fire. We begin by a chat about the recent nominees and overall merits of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2015 • 45:16

Ep 22:  Weiland Tribute - Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver

Ep 22: Weiland Tribute - Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver

Weiland is Dead. Rather than glorify an overdose, Bakko and Loose Cannon discuss and pay tribute to key and lesser known STP and Velvet Revolver tracks. We also talk about the Paris tragedy and the media's inability to use Google or Wikipedia in relation to the Eagles of Death Metal. Bonus Points! Can you name of the extremely similar song and band that leads into STP's "Art School Girlfriend" at the end of the Ep? (Fact: It came out first) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm

Dec 14, 2015 • 43:31

Ep 21: Motley Chaos: All Bad Things End With Chipotle

Ep 21: Motley Chaos: All Bad Things End With Chipotle

C&F Reunion Tour Ep 1: Bakko and LC are back! Again! After an extended Cobras break, the Fire has been broughten. We recorded four eps in one night and get crazy Loose over countless beers. We had an agenda. We had a plan. It went sideways. What was intended to be a quick recap of Bakko's press pass adventure at Crue/Cooper on 12/8/15 morphed into a 45 minute rant about everything Motley. Remember kids, all bad things end with Chipotle. Keep the car running. Rock Vocal Power! *****Look

Dec 11, 2015 • 55:07

Ep 20: RATT insanity, Newstead, Rev Theory - Bakko Tuesday Vol 2

Ep 20: RATT insanity, Newstead, Rev Theory - Bakko Tuesday Vol 2

In this ep Bakko talks about Ratt's dysfunction while doing a perfect Bobby Blotzer impersonation, David Draiman having a baby with Sully Erna, his "band crushes" on Wilson and Crobot and introduces something that will revolutionize Podcasting: The LC GEN 3K Sex Robot (Loose Cannon Generator 3000). Featuring killer tracks from Newstead, Wilson, Crobot, Love/Hate and Rev Theory. Horns up, windows down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2015 • 57:54

Ep 19:  Bakko Tuesday Vol 1 | Black Sabbath, Damned Things & More

Ep 19: Bakko Tuesday Vol 1 | Black Sabbath, Damned Things & More

Digging Deep Volume 1. While Loose Cannon takes a break to save humanity Bakko is left to save rock as goes deep to bring un-heralded tracks a little love. He discusses tipping bands, what it means to have a marketable quality and of course dicks. Featuring music from Hericane Alice, Warrior Soul, Dirty Looks, Slave Raider, Black Sabbath and The Damned Things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2015 • 53:25

Ep 18: LA Guns, KIX, Slaughter & Lita Ford Concert Madness + Crazy Covers

Ep 18: LA Guns, KIX, Slaughter & Lita Ford Concert Madness + Crazy Covers

LC & Bakko review a chaotic but fun LA Guns, KIX, Slaughter & Lita Ford concert. Hijinks ensue: KIX plays an hourlong instrumental, Mark Slaughter vanishes and (possibly) sings from the bathroom, Thor sings Fly to the Angels, Danzig buys kitty litter and much more. Music from LA Guns, KIX, Slaughter, Black Stone Cherry, NonPoint, Danzig, Thor, Kittens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2015 • 44:58

Ep 17: A KISS Talk Show | 3 Sides of the "Shilling" - Parody

Ep 17: A KISS Talk Show | 3 Sides of the "Shilling" - Parody

3 Sides of a Shilling: A groundbreaking KISS Talk Show - A Decibel Geek & Cobras crossover event starring special guest Chris Czynszak, Bakko and Loose Cannon. The theme is "KISSed Opportunities." For the first time in Podcast history, 3 fans discuss KISS in an unedited format. Topics include: Dee vs. Paul, Folgers Ads, The Elder, 92-95 Era, Vinnie Vincent, Symphony Seizures, Detroit Rock City Movie, the drum skills of Peter Criss, & the Psycho Circus Video. Music features bands that namecheck

Sep 14, 2015 • 1:33:55

Ep 16: Crazy Covers - Motorhead, Foo Fighters, Sabbath, Vains of Jenna

Ep 16: Crazy Covers - Motorhead, Foo Fighters, Sabbath, Vains of Jenna

Crazy Covers: Bakko and Loose Cannon feature unique covers by Motorhead, Foo Fighters, Sabbath, Vains of Jenna and Jesus Chrysler. Both hosts stray from the "covers" theme with topics including the KISS Reunion, fedoras, Papa Johns, Glamour of the Kill, Bobaflex and go on a tear about the death of rock longer than the live version of Dazed and Confused. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 9, 2015 • 1:03:33

Ep 15: Alice in Chains Concert Chaos | Corey Taylor@Barnes & Noble

Ep 15: Alice in Chains Concert Chaos | Corey Taylor@Barnes & Noble

Bakko & Loose Cannon continue their return after a 2 month hiatus. Topics discussed: Corey Taylor's maggot followers destroying a Barnes & Noble, Alice in Chains concert review, Eddie Trunk's second career opening for bands at casinos and a preview of a completely original KISS-related talk show. Horns up, Windows Down. We can return no further; we are officially back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2015 • 45:16

Ep 14: Bakko vs. Marq Torien of Bulletboys

Ep 14: Bakko vs. Marq Torien of Bulletboys

The clowns are back in town. Bakko & Loose Cannon return after a two month hiatus - New Music Featured: Clutch, Motorhead, Wilson, BulletBoys and more. Subjects include: Bakko's endless concert adventures, how a social media battle with Marq Torien of the BulletBoys turned into an in-person interview, Theory of a Deadman almost being crushed by a roof collapsing, Hinder's $50 shirt of failure and general tomfoolery. Horns up, Windows Down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

Aug 14, 2015 • 59:39

Ep 13: Ripe Rock 3

Ep 13: Ripe Rock 3

PSA for benefits of actually buying a USB Mic and production tips to save the world from terrible sounding Podcasts. Bands featured are The Darkness, Dead Daisies, Stone Gods, Last Vegas, Black Water Rising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 4, 2015 • 35:39

Ep 12: Ripe Rock 2

Ep 12: Ripe Rock 2

Give it a sniff. That's new music scent buddy. Brand spanking new tracks Bands featured are just released music from Everclear (that rocks, huge guitars on new album), Local H, Kyng, John Corabi (solo), October Rage. Rock's not dead, it's hiding. And you found it. Well done.

Jun 1, 2015 • 0:00

Ep 11: Ripe Rock 1

Ep 11: Ripe Rock 1

Give it a sniff. That's new music scent buddy. Brand spanking new tracks from Armored Saint "Win Hands Down," Dead Daisies w/ John Corabi "Midnight Moses," Bobaflex "Forgiven," and Hardcore Superstar. These tracks are from either albums that have not been released yet or finally available in the U.S. Rock's not dead, it's hiding. And you found it. Well done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 2015 • 35:31

Ep 10: Fest Rant Vol 2 - Northern Invasion & Rock on the Range

Ep 10: Fest Rant Vol 2 - Northern Invasion & Rock on the Range

We continue our Northern Invasion VIP all-access adventure on as a Decibel Geek reporter at the all day hard rock fest. We disucss Rock on the Range, positives and negatives of Fests in generaland the music industry's 99 problems (but Cobras & Fire ain't one). Music featured and discussed from Shaman's Harvest, Pretty Reckless, Like A Storm, Extreme, Volbeat, Anthrax, Five Finger Durst Punch, Slipknot

May 18, 2015 • 0:00

Ep 9: Fest Rant Vol 1 - Northern Invasion & Rock on the Range

Ep 9: Fest Rant Vol 1 - Northern Invasion & Rock on the Range

Bakko recaps his Northern Invasion VIP all-access adventure on 5/9/15 as a Decibel Geek reporter at the all day hard rock fest. Loose Cannon rants about another AEG Live fest -l Rock on the Range - from his 3 years experience 2010-2012 and why he will never return. Positives and negatives of Fests in general are discussed and the music industry's 99 problems (but Cobras & Fire ain't one). Music featured and discussed from Crobot, Anthrax, Volbeat, We Are Harlot, Bobaflex, The Damned Things

May 15, 2015 • 54:09

Ep 8: Bruce Kulick Interview - New Single, Album; Covers Entire Career

Ep 8: Bruce Kulick Interview - New Single, Album; Covers Entire Career

Bruce Kulick announces new single, album in new career-spanning interview Key West, FL (5/2/15)- Legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick, in a career-spanning interview by the podcast Cobras & Fire, announces the release of a new single this June and plans for his new solo album. Conducted prior to a Grand Funk Railroad headlining concert in Key West, Kulick shares in depth stories from topics including: Meatloaf Boot Camp Michael Bolton’s shoe fetish KISS Exposed video porn stars Hot in the Shade d

May 8, 2015 • 1:15:50

Ep 7: MiniKISS, Dave Moose-Stain, Bret Michaels & The DEVIL

Ep 7: MiniKISS, Dave Moose-Stain, Bret Michaels & The DEVIL

Great songs from newer bands with the word "Devil." We rant about Courtney & Kurt's sex tape, Dave Moose-Stain, Bret Michaels, MiniKISS, Sons of Anarchy, drunk texts and "tells,"as well as Bakko's Floppy Arm / Limp Wrist Ailment. Bands featured include Charm City Devils, Adrenaline Mob, Brand New Machine and other great new rock bands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2015 • 1:11:49

Ep 6: DLR & Skid Row madness | Black is the new Black 2

Ep 6: DLR & Skid Row madness | Black is the new Black 2

We rant about Skid Row's new singer, David "LaRoth's" vocal stylings on Van Halen's new live album and other silliness. Loose Cannon and Bakko of Decibel Geek play great tracks from the ridiculous number of new bands that have the word "black" in their band name. Black Star Riders, Black Country Communion, Black Water Rising. We also want to say thanks to our new sponsor I Remember You Staffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2015 • 38:23

Ep 5: Vince Neil's Vocal Power Program | Black is the new Black 1

Ep 5: Vince Neil's Vocal Power Program | Black is the new Black 1

We rant about Vince Neil singing the National Anthem and share tragic coming of age stories. Loose Cannon and Bakko of Decibel Geek feature the insane number of newer bands that have the word "black" in their band name: Black Stone Cherry, Black Widows (Butch Walker), Blackberry Smoke, Black Robot. We also introduce a new character "Bad Hearing Deviant" and our new sponsor Rock Vocal Power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2015 • 35:53

Ep 4: KISS - Great Songs from Albums that Suck

Ep 4: KISS - Great Songs from Albums that Suck

Because the world needs it, here is another Podcast episode discussing KISS. Bakko and Loose Cannon of DecibelGeek.com debate great songs off KISS albums that suck. Spend 30 minutes of your life listening to a couple of clowns who think they know what they're talking about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2015 • 34:21

Ep 3: Great New(ish) Bands with Great Names

Ep 3: Great New(ish) Bands with Great Names

Picking a band name is extremely important. You are stuck with that name the rest of your career. Loose Cannon from DecibelGeek.com discusses and features music from great bands that chose....wisely. Featured: Steel Panther, Jesus Chrysler, Trucker Diablo, Texas Hippie Coalition, The Last Vegas (silly one). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2015 • 40:04

Ep 2: Greatness of Danko Jones

Ep 2: Greatness of Danko Jones

We discuss the greatness of Danko Jones, the inexplicable fact that he is popular everywhere but the US and his official title of Ambassador of Kick Ass. Loose Cannon and Bakko of DecibelGeek.com discuss and debate the best tracks off of 5 of his albums including the just released Fire Music (or soon to be released depending if you live in the US). The tracks we pick are your gateway drugs. Warning: There is no coming back from this addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho

Mar 21, 2015 • 51:07

Ep 1: Great New(ish) Bands with Silly Names

Ep 1: Great New(ish) Bands with Silly Names

Picking a band name is extremely important. You are stuck with that name the rest of your career. Loose Cannon from DecibelGeek.com discusses and features music from great bands that chose....poorly. Bobaflex, Crazy Lixx, We are Harlot, Mustasch, Supagroup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2015 • 41:57

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