Episodes

  • In Memoriam 2023: Rockers We Lost.
    Dec 31 2023

    In Memoriam 2023: Rockers We Lost. We celebrate all those who left us this year. Steven Wheeler applies his consummate knowledge of rock and pop culture, discussing a diverse range of wonderful accomplishments and personalities. Listen in!

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    31 mins
  • Taylor Swift - Her Rise to International Stardom
    Dec 13 2023

    In terms of success and acclaim, Taylor Swift seems to float in the rarefied ether of Beatlemania. She is a one-person powerhouse who has blown the doors of the recording industry and reinterpreted what it means to have a successful tour. So how did it all happen? Kennedy and Clarke knock down a few doors of their own, applying Colombo-like intuition, evaluating, appraising, and explaining the phenom that is Taylor.

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    31 mins
  • The Travelling Wilburys - Fake Group or What?
    Nov 29 2023

    The Traveling Wilburys. A Fake Group or What? Who were the Wilburys? At least the Monkees used their real names... George Harrison always wanted to be in another band. Is that why he created the Wilburys? Kennedy and Clarke provide engaging insights, both roasting and celebrating one of most bizarre supergroups ever.

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    20 mins
  • The Rolling Stones - 15 People Who Almost Joined The Band
    Nov 15 2023

    The Rolling Stones. 15 People Who Almost Joined the Band. Becoming a Rolling Stone could be a lethal decision. We talk about 15 guys who came real close to getting tight with Mick and Keef... and lived to tell about it.

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    22 mins
  • Hip Hop Turns 50: A celebration
    Nov 2 2023

    Hip Hop Turns 50: A celebration. On August 11, 1973, hip-hop was born at a house party in the Bronx. 50 years later the genre has been reshaped in the image of cities and regions around the world. Listen in as Kennedy—who witnessed first-hand many of the seminal developments—lavishes respect, praise, and a little condemnation on this incredible music.

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    41 mins
  • Robbie Robertson - Storyteller & The Band
    Oct 19 2023

    The songwriter, de facto leader of 60s/70s rock giant The Band. Robertson has left us, but his music remains strong and relevant.  Dr. Clarke delivers a heartfelt appraisal of this rare, enduring talent.

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    21 mins
  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Canadian Rock:
    Jun 28 2023

    What We Talk About When We Talk About Canadian Rock: Dr. Clarke offers a primer on the genesis and growth of Canadian rock. That's not easy. You try it. Ferris Kennedy garnishes lightly with a look at specific Canadian bands throughout the decades. A wonderful primer that will set you in the right direction.

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    24 mins
  • Listener Emails: We Answer Some BIG Questions:
    Jun 14 2023

    Listener Emails: We Answer Some BIG Questions: Thank you listeners for your emails. We read every one. We didn't realize you were so smart - and vengeful! Check to see if we responded to your questions

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    33 mins