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Two friends for almost 40 years that just like to talk music. We are going to take you on a musical ride - from the past to the present: from rock to punk, alternative to country rock, from R & B to Soul. We will explore the strengths, the highs, the lows

BG's Brok'n Records


    • Apr 15, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from BG's Brok'n Records

    #JohnLennon Conspiracy. Analysis Of The Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 55:46


    We speak about the night the music died. #JohnLennon #YokoOno #Dakota Building. We add unknown bits to what you think you know. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis #albumreviews #vinyls #beatles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is The Scorpions "Love Drive" LP cover ............?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 2:49


    Full episode - Sex Sells. It Always Has. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The CIA Wrote Wind Of Change For The Scorpions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 49:01


    Today we chat about the podcast #WindOfChange. Did the #CIA write the #powerballad #WindOfChange for the #Scorpions? True? False? Maybe? Tune and see. Find the 8 episode podcast at the link https://open.spotify.com/show/3vikAuFxKVNe2GBZC61IYD?si=a4b5618eca7f4f33 All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Vinyl Lovers? Black Crowes lovers. Music Commentary?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 2:49


    New LP by #BlackCrowes. Tune into our podcast Second Spin to hear more. Go to www.secondspin.rocks #detroitrock #detroitmusic #vinyllove  All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    #JohnLennon and #YokoOno #TwoVirgins lp cover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:04


    Check out our episode Sex Sells - It Always Has. We cover more than some of these record covers. #albumcover #albumreview All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Addiction and Famous Rockers - 3 Musicians Who Didn't Make It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 34:34


    We discuss three musicians who have fallen from "rock grace" because of alcohol and drugs. #SlyStone #SteveMarriott #DannyKerwin #HumblePie #SmallFaces #FleetwoodMac #PeterGreen This is a replay of our episode from September 2022 before Sly Stone passed. All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who is the worst rock frontman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 2:55


    In the full episode, we discuss who are the good, bad and maybe ugly. Full episode here https://bit.ly/4lXMI5L All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Still Our Guilty Pleasures - Musically??

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 27:47


    Today we repost a podcast from almost 4 years ago. Wow, were we green (please excuse the recording quality - we've become much smarter) BUT - I've spliced in some music that we hadn't had before. Now you can find out if we still believe in these songs. How about you? We put a link to a spotify playlist here: https://bit.ly/3NIMvH1 All our episodes at www.secondspin.rocks FB, IG and YT @SecondSpin313 secondspin313@gmail.com #musiccommentary #musicpodcast #legendaryalbums #overlookedmusicians #musicanalysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kurt Cobain - Back In The News. We Talk About The Surrounding Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 43:47


    Kurt Cobain of the band #Nirvana was resurrected in the news recently. We dive into it and want to tell you all the conspiracies around it. It's damn fun. There is a lot of information out there regarding this story - it's timeline, swift conclusion and who else died. Hey, it's not all dour. We do talk about things that make us laugh too! #kurtcobain #90sgrunge #musicpodcast #legendarymusicalbums #rockclassicalbums #cultclassicalbums #rockalbumreview email us @ secondspin313@gmail.com @secondspin313 for FB and IG website secondspin.rocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SEX SELLS. It Always Has.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 39:33


    This week we are telling you why sex sells. We dive into LP covers (nothing about the music) that are pretty cool to look at - and some that are just bad. You can find the video of this recording at our site - secondspin.rocks. That may be a good option. Our site has links to our You Tube page and social. @secondspin313 for FB and IG secondspin-313 for YT #legendarymusicalbums #rockclassicalbums #cult classicalbums #rockalbumreview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Drop The Needle and We Are Kids Again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 36:58


    Another episode that isn't HEAVY. Last week we talked of 45's, this week we talk about the long players that make us feel like kids. What about you? Let us know! secondspin313@gmail.com secondspin313 for IG and FB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What Takes You Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 43:47


    The world can be a HEAVY place right now so we won't be. What music makes you feel like a kid again? Let us know. In this episode, we tell you what does it for us. secondspin313@gmail.com @secondspin313 for FB and IG #musicpodcast #kurtcobain #45singles #70sFunk #spacerace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Welcome To Second Spin (formerly BG's Brok'n Records)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 39:32


    WOW! We are very happy to now be on the Pantheon Podcast Network. We have a new name but we are still Bob and Gar. Listen in to our 1st ever episode as Second Spin (formerly BG's Brok'n Records) recorded at our favorite local record store. We discuss the transition and then try and figure out who are good AND bad frontmen from rock bands throughout time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What We Found In 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 35:32


    New. Old. As long as it's good, who cares. These are 10 songs we discovered in 2025 but not necessarily released in 2025. Is Gari going jazz? Tune in and find out. We have some big news coming up so stay tuned. Look for us on FB, IG @bgsbrokn and TT @bgbrokn or bgbroke.com Check out the BG's Recommendation playlist below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Giving Head Space to the Rock Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 30:06


    Why? Why do we do it. We don't agree with them the majority of the time and when they are off? THEY ARE WAY OFF! We discuss the 2025 inductees and the snubs of the past few years. Oh, and oops, KISS was inducted in 2014 - my error. @bgsbrokn for FB and IG. Tik Tok too. #KISS #Soundgarden #Buzzcocks #theReplacements #TheNewYorkDolls #MC5

    Paying Our Respects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 39:03


    After a hiatus, your intrepid hosts are back and full of banter. We play catch up and then, sadly, talk about #AceFrehley from #KISS. Part of our youth and then some. A true rock and roller.

    Dynamic Duo - Barry Manilow and Ted Nugent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 37:33


    "I have to listen to what??". This episode, we make each other listen to an LP not of their choice. We each have to listen to an LP not of our choice and report back. Plus statue unveilings and other hilarity.

    Double LPs? Rolling Stone Mag? Come Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 55:13


    We are so full of humor this episode. We discuss how RS has their collective head up their bottom. Then we dive into double LPs, sans #TheBeatles #TheRollingStones #LedZeppelin #TheWho #PinkFloyd #BobDylan #PinkFloyd and #TheBayCityRollers. Then we do the unthinkable but you have to tune into the end of the podcast to find out. Send us a note!!@bgsbrokn for FB and IG@bgbrokn for TikTok

    Explore The Detroit Punk Scene With BG's and Guest!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 67:35


    In this episode, we discuss the 1980' Detroit punk scene with someone who was there at many, may shows. We discuss the impact these bands made on more famous bands like #Nirvana and #TheWhiteStripes. Tune in, take a trip with us to the 80's with our guest Al.#Necros #LaughingHyenas #Meatmen #Crossedwire #BlackFlag #GregGinn #NegativeApproach #Fear #KillingJoke@bgsbrokn on FB and IG and on TikTok @bgbrokn

    Rewind - Swedish Music Kicks Our A$$

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 34:14


    Posting a favorite since AI is now even more prevalent in music and how musicians and the singer/songwriter is disappearing. Tune in, pass us on to another music aficionado. @bgsbrokn for FB and IG#singersongwriter #studiomagic #maxmartin

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    The Label Signed a Laptop - AI Bands?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 28:58


    Today we dive into an AI band named The Velvet Sundown. Please, someone give me strength. This is obnoxious. Tune in, like, pass us on. Follow us: IG and FB and X @BGsBrokn

    Our Demographic Loves '80's Summer Tours

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 28:37


    The old package tours of the early '60's seemed so glamourous. What are they like now? Who's touring? Plus, we talk Sir Paul McCartney and some who have departed for the great rock group in heaven.

    ICON: Sly Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:10


    Another passing of an icon in music history. Check out a bit more than you read in the snippets on line. We dive into more. @bgbrokn - FB and IGGet in touch. We' love to hear from you. #slystone#slyandthe family#familystone#funk#parliment#larrygraham#grahamCentral#GrahamCentralStatoin

    ICON: Brian Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 34:59


    Today we do a dive into some history on Brian Wilson that may not have been mentioned on the 5 minute "highlight reels" recently. Tune in, pass us on, "like" and follow - C'mon, you know you want too!@bgbrokn - FB and Instagram#beachboys#petsounds#revolver#rubbersoul#thebeatles

    1985 Records. Birth of College Radio?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 35:44


    Our demographics mean you bought LPS in 1985. Did you purchase any of the records that we speak about on this podcast? Were you more mainstream rock or the newer "college radio" alternative rock. Tune in and let us know at @bgsbrokn on FB or IG. Our music recommendations here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Thb0zbhJ66M3cCQ6pwky2?si=3_8bM6XvTZSHoPitgV24Ew@vinceandjergrowup #punkrock #twotone #ska #1985 #bruce #thecult #jesusmarychain #newwavemusic #cindylauper #prince #rockandroll #thekinks #ianhunter #COYR #mottthehoople #beatles #smallfaces #bonzos #thekinks

    Book Review Time - Berry Gordy & Bob Geldof

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 35:29


    Yes, we can read more than a record review. Today we dive into two books covering the lives (up to the time of writing) of Berry Gordy and Bob Geldof. Tune in, laugh, learn and walk your dog. Find us on social @bgbrokn. Pass us on and follow. Berry Gordy - The Music, The Magic, The Memories of Mowtown.Bob Geldof - Is That ItOur music recos: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Thb0zbhJ66M3cCQ6pwky2?si=3PhevP6WRzuHeFJFnI_3wg

    Discover New Music With BG's!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 32:00


    We do the footwork for you and have come across these "new" songs and think you will like them! Give us a listen, agree, disagree, pass us on, subscribe......why not? Here is a link to our ongoing Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Thb0zbhJ66M3cCQ6pwky2?si=_Tuh6mSoQVe0XesQrUSGCw#jacksonbrowne#jeffbeck#thepogues#kingGizzard#thebluebells#honeybus#theonlyones#mooneysusuki#nirvana#muireannBradley

    Acoustic Rock and Roll???

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 33:01


    Remember MTV's Unplugged? We do. Remember VH1's Storytellers? We didn't. Tune in and see if either were any good. Please like, follow and pass us on to a friend. FB and IG @bgbrokn for some more "stuff"

    Are the Grammy's comedy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 36:08


    Honestly, what gives with these once venerable institutions. Oh, here's your Grammy Mick for an album no one bought? Oh, you won the Country Grammy but you're R & B? My mind is melting. Tune in, like/follow/share us with a friend! We know you have choices and we appreciate your support!email us bgbrokn867@gmail.comFB and IG @bgsbrokn - send us a note!

    Who Released What Last Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 41:12


    Artists who released LP's before 1974 are still releasing records? Well, better than a retirement community right? Check out who put out records last year. You may be surprised .... we'll leave the artists "studio tricks" conversation for the next time. Please like, share and follow.X and Insta@bgsbrokn

    Songs We Heard in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 30:28


    Holy hell, can you find A LOT of music. Not necessarily songs released 2024 but songs we heard during that 12 month period. Pass us on. Link to all the songs here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EXSAd4By8w79pLJbc55MV?si=2265ab45ce954943 @bgsbrokn for X and Insta bgbroke.com

    Happy New Year & A Quick Look Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 33:35


    Happy New Year all! We are back, chatting and we do a quick recap of 2024. Grab your dog, go for a nice walk and we'll keep you entertained!!! X and Instagram @bgbrokn

    A Professional Musician's Journey - Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 51:54


    Today we speak with John Rutherford. Founder of The Motor City Horns. As a touring and session musician, John has played with some greats. Would Alice Cooper need a horn section? Maybe. Give it a listen and pass it on. @bgsbrokn for IG and X www.bgbroke.com

    Name That Tune....Can You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 37:21


    Today we just want to have fun. Remember the gameshow "Name That Tune"? Well, we are playing it today. Can you guess a song from the most famous lyric from the song? @bgsbrokn - Instagram and X bgbroke.com

    Books, Burning Man, Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 30:27


    Wow. Do we have a right old chin wag in this episode. We talk about rock books, new music and the Burning Man festival. Listen, subscribe, pass it on. Thanks!!

    All 45's ARE NOT dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 40:20


    Sabbatical is over!! Today we chat about the 45's we bought as kids. Any of them ring a bell?? Let us know. Click on the link to hear the playlist. Subscribe, pass us on, make our day! Thanks for continuing to listen. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jxRH4lPbaueu2K83Y4CWN?si=4bc2984a9b8a4b5c

    A Mad Dash To Sell!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 26:56


    In this weeks episode, we dive back into the world of money and music. Who is selling? Who is buying? Why? Can I get in on this? Grab your pet, go for a walk with us and find out the answers. Don't forget to like/subscribe/pass us on. Contact us at X and Insta @bgbrokn (for both) .

    Call It A Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 31:56


    This week, Gari and I talk about the recent news that The Eagles "may be" lip synching and what their audiences don't know. Please make sure to follow us - and pass us on!! Message us via X and Instagram @bgbrokn

    What Happened To Them?? XTC Billy Squier Nick Drake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 28:48


    In this episode, we wonder why there aren't any new releases from Billy Squier, XTC or Nick Drake. Travel back to your younger days to find out the answer. Please like, subscribe, pass on to a friend. @bgbrokn Twitter/X and Instagram

    1974 - A Great Year For Greatest Hits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 29:47


    To celebrate our passing the 50 episode milestone, we look back at the LP's that came out 50 years ago. Listen while we talk about the quality of music generated and released in 1974. Follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @bgsbrokn Email us at bgbrokn867@gmail.com Like, follow and forward us!!!

    ICONS: The MC5 - The Stories and Testimonial

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 47:01


    Today we dive into rock and roll legends, The MC5. With the passing of Wayne Kramer, we dusted off the bootleg video and the classic LP's. Join us for a longer than usual walk through rock history, as you can't cover this explosive band in 30 minutes. Check out the 5's play list below and send us a note at X or Instagram @bgbrokn #MC5 #DetroitRock #PunkRock https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DZ06evO2TUaYt?si=da0b7e978d91436f

    Run For The Covers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 32:48


    Spotify Song list click here http://tinyurl.com/yzu75z8a In this episode, we talk about songs that do justice to the original. Not better but a good testament to the original. Check us out on X and Instagram @bgbrokn LIKE - FOLLOW - PASS US ON!!!!!!!

    R.I.P. in 2023 - We remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 24:37


    Today we chat about those who passed last year. This isn't a somber podcast - we still manage a few laughs. Remember to check out our podcasts on Tina Turner and Sinead O'Conner. Please follow us on Spotify and Apple podcasts Please follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @bgsbrokn

    Panic In Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 30:33


    Today is a big day for Detroit. So what better than to speak to a longtime friend who loves the author of Panic In Detroit - David Bowie. So grab your dog and head out with us while we giggle and try to provide back stories for all the laughing. Follow us on Instagram and X - @bgbrokn email us at bgbrokn867@gmail.com

    Past, Present, Future................

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 15:44


    We have a quick call to talk about the last year, next year, what episodes were popular, KISS (because we always do), etc. Contact us: bgbrokn867@gmail.com On X (Twitter) and Instagram: @bgsbrokn

    Band-Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 30:50


    For the final podcast of 2023, we discuss Bob Geldof and the story behind "Do They Know It's Christmas Time". Oh, and we compare it to "We Are The World". Thanks for listening this year, we've had a gas. Watch Band-Aid by clicking the link below. https://youtu.be/j3fSknbR7Y4?si=--BxDWo-FgbuKGZ9

    Great Bands - 1 Album Only?? Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 31:50


    Today we talk about bands that released 1 great LP and then....gone. We reference a number of bands you may not have heard of. Remember to check out the link below to hear some of their songs - it's that easy. Remember to send this to a friend who had one of the LP's!! Check us out our website, bgbroke.com or on X @bgsbrokn and Instagram bgsbrokn https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00qbDNep3oKmcNiS5K5Vnp?si=835048332725481e https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-one-album-wonders-14916/minor-threat-out-of-step-1983-211067/ https://www.loudersound.com/features/rocks-20-greatest-one-album-wonders-the-bands-that-made-one-album-then-vanished

    Music and the mind!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 21:27


    Today, a bit more serious, we chat about the positive affect music has on the brain. As we get older, we need to keep music and other forms of art in our life. So, grab your grade school trumpet out of the closet and join us for a discussion on the benefits of music.

    Lenny and Matthew - Rock Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 37:56


    You may have been recently thinking of Lenny Kravitz or Matthew Sweet. So have we. Today we dive into these two and talk about their discography, some of the tunes and strongly recommend you play some more of their music. Matthew Sweet: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2idymNTKUdnTxforkb12Mw?si=Sl0997RLS-O1nT3EbWfROw Lenny Kravitz: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gznATMVO85ZcLTkE9ULU7?si=sKI8JAcEQC6P1GtARevhXQ

    Death is good. Real good. So are Bad Brains.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 35:38


    Ever hear of the band Death? From Detroit? Hardcore punk (in our humble opinions) before punk existed. They made 8 songs and we are still talking about them. Ever hear of Bad Brains? They followed in the path of Death. Check it out. Please remember to subscribe and pass on. We need all the help you can give. Click below for Death https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GLYG6CiVx1P5D8Qa6Ulyo?si=KJC6UIyGQYa7itXO8qO9dg Click below for Bad Brains https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oVj9JmPUPg4SQ2uerV2xc?si=_eG3P0N7Q5-033QwxktvmA

    The Soundtrack of Our Films?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 38:51


    Have you sat through films and felt more connection to the film because of the music that is being played? Do you own the soundtrack to SHREK or Flamingo Kid? Neither do we. Today we talk about a couple soundtracks you know and a couple you may not know about. Please LIKE and Follow and pass us along!! Below are 3 soundtracks we like: Times Square https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qHgRVVNdVplnIzjrak9dL?si=5aa307bb5f9f49e7 The Harder They Come https://open.spotify.com/album/4oxdKcC9epGo9viy1j8fN7?si=pw_5hu8_TNKVwi08IB38Tw Saturday Night Fever https://open.spotify.com/album/3xaCKtqadm4KnviPFKEjs7?si=EIXmlkXSQCeNXODlLRd7Fg

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