Classic Christian Rock Radio Podcast

John Schlitt, frontman for Petra, and his wife Dorla join The Wildman on his show from February 2025. Topics include Dorla's perspective on John's career, John's view on streaming, and an introduction to Dorla's new children's book "The Adventures of the Scarlet Thread." For legal reasons, the music from the broadcast is not included.

On April 30, 2024, Mr. Bill celebrated 20 years of Classic Christian Rock Radio on his live show. Listen as Mr. Bill shares a detailed history of the station, and shares memories and some sound clips. Geoff Cooper and Wildman join in as well.

Mr. Bill from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dana Angle from the pioneering Jesus music band The Way. This interview was recorded in June 2011.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Michael Bloodgood, Les Carlsen, Paul Jackson, and David Zaffiro from the Christian metal band Bloodgood. The interview was recorded on November 11, 2021.

Geoff Cooper (the G-Man) from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Larry Worley, Gary Hanson, and Rod Romero from the band Fear Not. The interview was recorded on October 9th, 2021.

Greg X. Volz interview with Mr. Bill, recorded live during Mr. Bill's show on November 9th, 2021.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Stayce Roberts, Malcolm Paris, and John Spittle from The Brave. The interview was recorded on October 2, 2021.

Michael Drive, the lead singer for Barren Cross and Gale Force, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. This interview was recorded on August 17, 2021.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Kent Vander Weide, Christel Vander Weide, and Mike Manthei from the Christian rock band Anthem. They share their personal stories and the history behind the band and it's recordings. The interview was recorded on April 10, 2021.

Mark Farner talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper, recorded January 28, 2021. He talks about growing up in Flint, Michigan, his days with Grand Funk Railroad, his post Grand Funk life, his rediscovering his faith in Christ, and his current projects including supporting veterans.

Carolyn Arends interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper recorded on January 28, 2021. Carolyn talks about the making of her 2021 album Recognition and shares the stories behind the songs on the album.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. Randy was also with the group Identical Strangers, was with the touring band for Shania Twain, and wrote hit songs for Dolly Parton and Bob Carlisle (Butterfly Kisses). This is the second of two parts, recorded on November 28, 2020.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Randy Thomas, best know for his work with the Sweet Comfort Band and Allies. The interview was recorded on November 28, 2020. This is part one of two parts.

Interview with Perry Springman from Perry & The Poorboys and The Springmans by Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio, recorded September 2, 2020.

Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Dale Dirksen from the 1980's Canadian band Quickflight. Dale also played in Steve Taylor's band. The interview was recorded on May 14, 2020.

Canadian singer/songwriter Carolyn Arends is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. Carolyn discusses her career and her music. This interview was recorded on February 6, 2020.

Bryn Haworth is considered one of the world's premier slide guitarists. He was a member of the London based band Fleur de Lys before moving to California and playing with the Jackie Lomax Band and with Wolfgang. Returning to England he played on projects by Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty and Cliff Richard. Bryn Haworth became a Christian in 1974 and has released many albums over the years. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Bryn on August 1, 2019.

Bryan Duncan interview with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper from July 24, 2019. Bryan talks about his time with Sweet Comfort Band and his solo career.

Ken Tamplin talks with Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. From Joshua to Shout and Magdallan, as well as his solo career, Ken has one of the best voices ever heard in classic Christian rock. He also operates the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. This interview was recorded on July 16, 2019.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews David Zaffiro. This interview was recorded on May 20, 2019. From his early days in Crystal City Rockers, to lead guitarist with Bloodgood, to his solo career, to engineering and producing, David has done it all. Listen to David tell his story in this fascinating interview.

Interview with Leon Patillo, former lead singer of Santana. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper talks with Leon about his long career in Christian music and ministry. He will have a lot of stories from his new book Hidden Treasures and updates on his music and ministry. This is Geoff's second interview with Leon, recorded in July 2019.

Michael Bloodgood, founder of the Christian hard rock band Bloodgood, is interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper. The interview was recorded on May 16, 2019.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Alex MacDougall, percussionist for various artists including Daniel Amos, Terry Talbot, the Larry Norman Band, and Bob Bennett. The interview was recorded May 9, 2019.

Aaron Smith, drummer extraordinaire known as the "A Train", was interviewed by Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper on April 19, 2019. Aaron is best known as the drummer for the Seventy Sevens for many years. He also played drums for the Temptations, Romeo Void and Vector.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Mitch Ross, who was Darrell Mansfield's drummer for twenty years. The interview was recorded on March 28, 2019.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper talks with Rob Cassels, catching up on what Rob has been up to since their previous interview. Also, they discuss at length the recent release of the Rob Cassels Band Classics Anthology.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Eric Turner. Eric was the guitarist for Darrell Mansfield for over thirty years, and has recorded albums on his own as well. The interview was recorded March 27th, 2019.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Darrell Mansfield's long time manager, Tina Paulson (with a few words from Darrell as well). This interview was recorded on March 28, 2019 just a few days before Darrell's 69th birthday.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews David Huff from David and The Giants. The interview was recorded on March 25, 2019. David talks about their first studio release since the mid 1990's - What Are You Waiting For.

Amy Wolter, from the band Fighter. Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviewed Amy on March 28, 2019 about her career. They talk about the band Fighter and her solo record, and what she's doing today.

Greg Eckler, a drummer, performed with many different bands during the 1970's and 1980's including the Darrell Mansfield Band. Greg describes his musical journey, as well as his journey to faith in Christ. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Greg in February 2019.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Nancy Jo Mann from Barnabas. The interview was recorded October 2017.

Interview with Rick Fields from the band Prodigal. Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviewed Rick on August 14, 2018. Rick discusses the history and music of Prodigal.

Terry Scott Taylor of Daniel Amos, from 1978. Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed him while Geoff was part of The All Night Show on CJJC radio in Langley, BC, Canada. The interview was recorded in July 1978 at Broadway Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Darrell Mansfield interview from 1978. Geoff Cooper did the interview while he was with the All Night Show on CJJC, Langley, BC, Canada. The interview was recorded at Broadway Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

An interview with Chuck Girard (Love Song) from 1978. Geoff Cooper did the interview while he was with the All Night Show on CJJC, Langley, BC, Canada. The interview was conducted at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviewed Jesus music pioneer Randy Matthews way back in 1978, as part of the All Night Show on CJJC in Langley, BC, Canada.

Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Mike Stand from The Altar Boys, Clash Of Symbols, and The Altar Billies. From June 2018.

From May 2018, Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Dove & Grammy Award winner Ashley Cleveland.

Geoff Cooper from Classic Christian Rock Radio interviews Mark Pogue. Mark was a member of the backing bands for Morgan Cryar and DeGarmo & Key. Mark has also worked with a number of other artists, and has released two albums of his own.

From April 2018, Geoff Cooper talks with Leon Patillo, former lead vocalist for Santana who came to faith in Christ and went on to have a successful career in Christian music.

Interview with Rob Cassels from November 11, 2017. Geoff Cooper talks with Rob about his life and career.

An interview with Keith Thibodeaux, the drummer with David & The Giants. Geoff Cooper interviewed Keith in November 2017. They talk about his days as Little Ricky on the I Love Lucy show, his career in show business and music, how he became part of David & The Giants, and how God changed his life and the lives of the other members of his band.

David Huff from David and The Giants talks with our Geoff Cooper about his life and career, in an interview from November 2017.

From November 2017, Classic Christian Rock Radio's Geoff Cooper interviews Trace Balin about her life and career.