Rock Candy

It says 195, but it's actually our 200th episode. And our last one. We answer your questions and wave goodbye. Thank you for all the love and support throughout the years. Party on!

The final installment of End Times-Friend Times and we get personal with our friends from Jukebox Zeroes. We discuss two albums that influenced us, whether that be musically, aesthetically, or inspirationally. The range is big; from new wave to classic rock to electronica to mall goth to indie. Lilz and Pat add extra depth given the fact that they are actual musicians and can speak to how their albums influenced their sounds. Jokes and stories are told and we all get to know each other a bit more. Get all the best bad album reviews from Jukebox Zeroes! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Ashleigh finally got Maggie to sit down and watch one of her formative childhood movies. Scott Kurland comes on to discuss the film and how impressively accurate it is! We try to flesh out a few more details, especially after Ritchie's untimely death. Listen to Writer's Bagel Basket for more tidbits about Film & TV! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In 1998, Dee Snider made a horror movie. We bring our pals John and Lloyd on from the Pint on to tell you why he shouldn't have. We give some deets on his inspiration and how it got made. Despite our appreciation for the Twisted Sister lead man, our gripes run far and deep. Check out Pint O'Comics here! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

We aren't a political podcast, except maybe today. We bring on our pal David from Blame Your Brother podcast to discuss protest songs that really struck some chords with us. Some are beloved and others might be a surprise to even hear they're songs of protest. Get ready for a lot of talk about the disenfranchised, racism, sexism, and subscribing to a little bit of empathy. Check out Blame Your Brother Podcast!! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week we have an extra long episode, talking about an extra long album, with an extra special guest! We're going through the recent release of Metallica's Blacklist with our dear friend Heather from Make It Stop! An album of way too many covers, we pick the ones we liked the best or really needed to rant about. Throughout this journey we discovered some drunk dad karaoke night, a big box of Nilla wafers, the precipice of insufferability, and that fact that nothing really does matter. We also picked out the artists that get a blue ribbon for understanding the assignment. Wild times had by all. Listen to Make It Stop! Do it now! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

A little late, but worth the wait! We go through some our favorites from the last year- songs, albums, concerts, drinks, all with our usual banter. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Some may see the last few decades of Bowie's life as all over the place, and they wouldn't be wrong. After getting himself out of his cocaine-induced psychosis, he took a look at his life and decided to try whatever he wanted, creatively. By the end of his life, David Bowie would end up with a wonderful family and amazing legacy- one that has left him as one of the most unique and mysterious artists to have ever graced this planet. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

The 70's were a monumental time for David Bowie, it would be the years where he created some of his most iconic music and personalities. Unfortunately, those years also included a horrific drug addiction and a loss of mental stability. It may have just been one decade, but this would shape his legacy and turn him into the icon the world knows him as. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

David Bowie - the man, the myth the legend. We go into another epic story about one of music's most iconic artists of all time. Many see Bowie as an alien from another place and time, but he is in fact mortal and has just an impressive biography to go along with his fabricated tales. Here we cover the beginning years, his mischievous childhood days, into young adulthood and how he finally found his footing in rock n' roll. 16zwDID0634xieLSTZ00 Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In the final episode on our Rush series, we discuss their heavy use of synths in the 80s, the back to basics of the 90s, and the many highs and lows that accompanied the boys during the last half of their career. Upon learning the tragic end of this epic rock band, we get a little personal and emotional with our own feelings and stories. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In this second installment, we cover Rush when they get real popular. Over several albums they put out bangers that the world could not deny and they saw themselves skyrocket to fame. While Neil braced himself for that impact, Alex and Geddy were thrown off by the throngs of loving fans. And despite the nay-sayers (and many did say nay), the boys refused to back away from their creative desire to write 20 minute opuses. In fact, they tripled down. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!Audio PlayerAudio Player

Rush is one of the most polarizing bands out there- you either love 'em or hate 'em. We at Rock Candy are firmly placed in the former camp and are ready to defend that opinion by sharing their epic tale here. In this first part, we go through the childhoods of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, and discuss how they came together and the beginnings of their rock journey. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!Audio Player

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The newest artist we have covered to date, Lizzo has already begun to change the face of music as we know it. Not only are her songs catchy beyond belief, but they are full of messages of self love and body acceptance. Many think she was an overnight success, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Girl worked for everything she's earned and then some. Bringing herself amazing opportunities for a solo career and projects with some of her biggest idols. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!Audio Player

Dio was one of the greatest vocalists, not just in metal, but of all time. To look upon him you wouldn't think he held the power he did, but the minute he opened his mouth, everyone was proven wrong. He was a true work horse, starting and joining many a band throughout his lifetime. Never one to compromise, Dio stood true to his creative juices and came up with some of the best fantasy metal the world has ever heard. We tell his story, from his band geek youth, through the years he took to find his footing in the music biz, to the determined spirit that he held fast to at the end of tragically short life. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!Audio Player

It's time to tell the tale of the originator of rock n' roll. Without this woman, music as we know it today would not exist. And even though she holds these high accolades, Sister Rosetta Tharpe still rarely gets her due. This woman was a work horse, dedicated to the music she was crafting. She started off moving the congregation at church, but would soon bring that to the stage. The people fell in love with her energetic but sweet performance style and many children saw her play guitar and wanted those skills. This is the story of the birth of rock n' roll. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

It's time again for our Halloween Playlist! At this point do we even need to explain it to you? Hope this gives you some ideas to spice up your party with! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This episode is not for the Misfits fans out there. We take a long time to look at the story of this cult classic horror/punk band and we didn't come up with a lot of proud moments for these dudes. For what it's worth, this band was only active for about 6 years and didn't even gain popularity until after their breakup. And yet, they are still talked about today. Though usually for the wrong reasons. Listeners may agree with our sentiments or find we're totally out of bounds, but either way, the tale is an adventure. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In the 90's, rock music took a turn from hair metal to grunge, but there were some who took a different path. The Smashing Pumpkins were a band of 4 misfits who wanted to take the psychedelic and progressive music they grew up on and give it a modern sound. When everyone said there was no way they could make it, they proved them wrong. But this band would never keep any sense of inner harmony. Eventually drugs and egos would slowly break them down. However, their legacy still stands strong. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Stevie Nicks has a long and epic tale, we didn't have the time to truly do it justice, so this episode highlights some of her most iconic songs. Between each we discuss the situations and peoples who helped to inspired them and continue to spread the good word of our patron saint of all things witchy. Trashing ex's (especially on Lindsey Buckingham), mourning loss, fearing the future, Stevie's songs have it all. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

After the untimely end of Joy Division, the rest of the band was left to decide where to go from there. They would soon go back to work experimenting with new sounds and creating some of the most iconic songs of the 80's that would bring together the worlds of rock and pop. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, though, there are financial issues, drugs, and in-fighting to keep things interesting. Despite all the bad, the music succeeds and the influence of this band is still felt today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

A tale that is as relevant today as it was at its origin. In response to some unsavory racists in the UK, many musicians took to their platforms to protest the toxic political ideals that were rampant during the 70s. Punks took to creating a movement that brought people together in unity and fight fascism. It's the ultimate ranting episode, buckle up for a hot topic while we call out "rock heroes" with some pretty crappy viewpoints. It's not all bad though, plenty of musicians stand up for whats right and make some killed tunes along the way! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!Audio Player

The seminal sophomore release from one of the biggest rock bands in the world, The Color and The Shape changed the course of rock music and the way people viewed the Nirvana drummer for the rest of time. Dave Grohl dug deep into his emotions, from his divorce to his new budding romance, from his insecurities of diving into the music industry to the loathe he holds for tabloids. This album hits every chord for every listener. Take a journey track to track with us as we analyze lyrics and wax nostalgic on songs that bring us back to our teenage years. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Many don't know who the Xray Spex were, but without them, the punk and New Wave movements would've been a lot less exciting. Especially thanks to lead singer/songwriter, Marianne Joan Elliott-Said, better known as Poly Styrene. This woman did not spend too long in the spotlight, but for the brief time that she did, it was spent singing about important topics like racism, sexism, and capitalism. Her story is not widely known, but is one of the most interesting that we've covered. Today we learn how she brought punk to women and people of color with her own sense of style and values. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

The summer is hotter than ever and you know what that means! NOW review time! This go-round we look at the 2001 release of volume 6 and analyze how much things have changed, but in actuality have truly remained the same. From pop, to R&B, to rock, we've got some truly epic gems to tear apart this time around. So sit back with your favorite beverage and let us take you to a time when the internet was slow and the pants were baggy. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Run The Jewels is one of the most talented, creative, politically charged, and intelligent rap duos to date. Killer Mike and El-P got together on a whim and immediately connected, not realizing that a one off collaboration would turn into an honest to goodness musical group. They came from different places, but their passions are the same. We go into each of their upbringings and (already successful) solo careers and bring you into the world that was created by bringing together these two geniuses. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In the ashes of Disco came the beginning of electronic music as we knew it with House music. And Frankie Knuckles was one of its founding fathers, using his passion and inspiration to mix songs in ways that had never been heard before. He never wanted the party to stop and as long as he was in the booth, it wouldn't. A true pioneer of the genre, he went from kid DJ to master remixer to solidify his place as a true innovator of electronic music. Along the way we meet a few other important players in getting this genre and lifestyle off the ground, those who collaborated together to make House the blueprint for dance music. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

In this episode, we finish up Annie's time in the Eurythmics and how she got her solo career started. There are many falls, but also many satisfying wins. Hear how she fights her way through the mud to become the memorable icon we know her as today. And also to hear an atrocious Bob Dylan impression. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Annie Lennox did not become an icon overnight. It took a lot of hard work and trudging through the BS to get where she is today. And don't get it twisted, just because she grew up with a classically trained background, that doesn't mean she didn't have the desire to jump into the pop world the second she had a chance. Early in her career she would meet Dave Stewart and the two would become a creative powerhouse in the 80s. In this episode we take you to their peak success in their band, the Eurythmics. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Many refer to her as the Queen of Metal, and for good reason. Lita Ford got her start in music as a member of the iconic Runaways back in the 70's. They may have only lasted a few years, but it was the education of a lifetime. Afterwards Lita would build herself a solo career like no other woman has had in metal. And boy oh boy did she have to deal with bumps along the way. Through it all she came out stronger and is still out here rocking hard for all to see! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Not the punk band, we've told their story already. This time we're bringing you the story of the most influential, yet under-celebrated bands in metal, Death! Mainly the only consistent member, Chuck Schuldiner. Hear about his childhood and how he would become a non-stop creative force to change the face of the metal scene going forward. But we don't just talk about Chuck, but we get into some other major players in the death metal scene, beyond their contributions to this band and into their many accomplishments in music and society! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Mostly remembered for their iconic 80's music videos rebelling against the man, Twisted Sister became a hero to underdogs all over. But they are also so much more. A band with a long and storied career, it took them years to get a record contract, but applying the eyeshadow came naturally. They dressed in outrageous clothes and played loud and hard so that everyone saw how little they cared about your opinion. The only thing they cared about is that you went as hard as they did. Hear this tale about how a band of misfits came to rule the world with their music and unconventional look. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Get excited, cause EVERYTHING happens in this episode! We conclude the story of Slayer with all sorts of action, drama, and hilarity that you'd expect from a metal band of this caliber. How many times will Dave leave the band and join back up? Does touring with Dave Mustain ever become enjoyable? Is Rick Rubin a rad dad? All these questions and more will be answered in the conclusion of SLAYER! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week we are kicking off Metal MAYhem month with another member of the legendary Big 4- SLAYER! These 4 dudes look to the outside world like chaotic Satanists trying to take over the world, one innocent child at a time. But in reality, that couldn't be further from the truth. Here we have 4 average guys, math and history nerds, who just want to make their music loud and fast and above all, interesting. Hear about how they were brought together and the elements that finally brought them to fame. Also, look out for some Dave Mustain asides. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week is the end of Disco. Or is it? We go in depth with some of the main factors that attributed to the fall of disco- from the commercialization to over-saturation in the media all the way to the infamous Disco Demolition night. Along the way we meet some more fun staples of disco music and also some real shady or downright malicious characters who ruin it for everyone else. But there's a secret to be had at the end of it all. (Spoiler: DIsco Isn't Dead) Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

Welcome to the first half of our story of the phenomenon known as Disco music. A genre that has been unfairly panned in the past and has recently been getting a revisit to see just how wrong everyone was about it. Here we'll talk about Disco's rise - from it's roots in Motown, jazz, and funk and explain the cultural factors that got it moving - like the growing confidence found in the gay community. And of course we mention the women who used it to feel their oats and bring some sultry singing to these dance floor jams. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week we bring you an episode full of comical hot takes and ranting, because that's the only way the ridiculousness of this subject can truly be conveyed. During the height of the Regan-era, Satanic Panic was on everyone's minds, so much so that when more and more parents began to hear some of the "explicit content" on the albums their children were listening to, one group decided to stand up to the "a-moral musicians that were tainting the brains of the children". Except they were wrong about where to place the blame and wrong in how to go about stopping this imagined terror. We do a deep dive into the Parents Resource Music Center and their lame attempt to make rock and pop artists public enemy #1 with their war on what they deemed as offensive lyrics. All which leads to why there are stupid warnings on albums now. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

On August 8, 2017, Fred “FREAK” Smith was found dead in Las Palmas Park in a suburb of Los Angeles. He was stabbed by an unknown person, only to be found the next day with no possessions to identify him. When he was finally identified two days later, the effects of his death were already starting to be felt in the DC punk community. Fred was a well-loved veteran of the punk scene in Washington DC, having played in the seminal band Beefeater that influenced so many other bands the came after them. He then moved on to the gothic new-wave band Strange Boutique, showing that his talent truly knew no bounds. After leaving the DC area for LA in 1994, Fred continued to play in bands like Blaxmyth and American Corpse Flower. At some point in the later 2010s, Fred found himself struggling with his mental health and was living in a group home. He had left the group home for unknown reasons only a few days before his death. In this very special bonus episode, we are joined by our friends Mary Bryski and Enoch “Skeeter” Thompson as well as Fred's former Strange Boutique bandmate, Steve Willett. They share wonderful stories about their friend Fred, discussing his life, personality, love of music and influence on them and the punk scene, as well as some details of his death and the investigation into it, which is still an open case with the LAPD. Mary also shares some stories sent in by friends of Fred and details how she started the “Justice For Fred ‘FREAK' Smith” Facebook page. Fred was a beloved member of the DC and LA music scenes and clearly left his mark on so many people. His family and friends deserve answers, and Fred himself deserves justice. If you would like to help out, we highly suggest you share this episode anywhere you can. We would like to thank Mary, Enoch, and Steve for coming on the show! Please check out the links below for more information on Fred and please join the “Justice for Fred ‘FREAK' Smith” Facebook page! Justice for Fred "FREAK" Smith Facebook groupNPR articleMedium article by Peter Graves Roberts

The Go-Go's are a criminally underrated band of women who could play their own instruments and write their own songs, a feat rarely heard on the radio back in the 80's. With their upbeat tunes and devil may care attitude, they helped pave the way for women rockers to follow in their footsteps. Hopefully with less of the drinking and drugs that they experienced, though. They worked hard for what they earned but it also drove wedges between band members which led to decades of "will they, won't they" feelings. Now they're together and stronger than ever and we're here to tell you the story of how that came to be and also shout into the abyss about gender inequality in mainstream music. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

The Boss is classically known for such upbeat hits as Dancing In The Dark and Born In The USA. But in his 1982 release, Nebraska, he took his usual songwriting approach with the E Street Band and stripped it all down for a somber album featuring himself, a guitar, and a harmonica. The result is a realistically beautiful, yet somewhat haunting look at the plight of lower class America. We delve into each track to discuss the inspiration for it and discover Bruce's own demons along the way. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin' to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week is a new special playlist episode, where 4 screechy ladies bring you 12 songs that were inspired by women, men, and countries. Our friends Chanty and Lynx from the Muses Podcast come on to strut their stuff and help us tell the stories behind these songs. Also included are beer breaks, hot takes, and lots of jabs at Adam Duritz of Counting Crows. It's a good time had by all, with more tidbits of info than we could've imagined. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week we're not just giving you the story about a musician you should know about; we're also giving lessons in history, ethics, and politics. Buffy helped jump start the career of so many in the worlds of both folk and rock, but still hasn't seen her due, a story all too familiar for an Indigenous woman. But trust us, you know her music, and by the end of this, we'll make sure you also know about the artist herself. How she was acutely aware of her otherness since day one, and turned that into her creative strength and driving passion. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Lookin to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

This week we're not just giving you the story about a musician you should know about; we're also giving lessons in history, ethics, and politics. Buffy helped jump start the career of so many in the worlds of both folk and rock, but still hasn't seen her due, a story all too familiar for an Indigenous woman. But trust us, you know her music, and by the end of this, we'll make sure you also know about the artist herself. How she was acutely aware of her otherness since day one, and turned that into her creative strength and driving passion. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network! Lookin to rep our swag? Check out our merch store, available at TeePublic!

First she tried to make a name for herself as a singer. Then she tried to make one as a songwriter. And now, she's both. Sia has been around a lot longer than most might realize, getting her start in the late 90s and quickly realizing that being on stage caused some real anxiety. Soon she would fall down the path of drugs and alcohol, yet still be one of the hardest working and most creative musicians in the pop world. We tell her story from childhood to now; the trauma that let to some bad choices and her ability to heal from it and her addictions. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

First she tried to make a name for herself as a singer. Then she tried to make one as a songwriter. And now, she's both. Sia has been around a lot longer than most might realize, getting her start in the late 90s and quickly realizing that being on stage caused some real anxiety. Soon she would fall down the path of drugs and alcohol, yet still be one of the hardest working and most creative musicians in the pop world. We tell her story from childhood to now; the trauma that let to some bad choices and her ability to heal from it and her addictions. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Known for her powerful vocals in the group the Mamas and the Papas, Mama Cass is one of the overlooked women in rock. In fact, don't call her mama, she didn't like it. We tell her tale, how she used her sharp wit and charisma to get her foot into the door of the music world, despite it wanting nothing to do with a fat woman. We rage over har unfair treatment and sympathize with her many efforts to lose weight and fit into a society that didn't deserve her. But at the end of it all, she needs to be heralded or her amazing voice and the contributions she could've given if only she were still around today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Known for her powerful vocals in the group the Mamas and the Papas, Mama Cass is one of the overlooked women in rock. In fact, don't call her mama, she didn't like it. We tell her tale, how she used her sharp wit and charisma to get her foot into the door of the music world, despite it wanting nothing to do with a fat woman. We rage over har unfair treatment and sympathize with her many efforts to lose weight and fit into a society that didn't deserve her. But at the end of it all, she needs to be heralded or her amazing voice and the contributions she could've given if only she were still around today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Since the 1970's this woman has been wowing the people with her amazing voice and charisma. Chaka Khan helped to bring women of color to the forefront of rock, funk, R&B, you name it, she can do it all. But it wasn't a straightforward path from her childhood that led her to music. It was a rebellious adolescence, the civil rights movement, second wave feminism, countless missteps with drugs and alcohol, and her sense of adventure that has made her the woman she is today. From her time with Rufus to her solo career, she has never let anyone dictate how she will live her life or what music she is to create. All of which has made her the bad ass she is today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Since the 1970's this woman has been wowing the people with her amazing voice and charisma. Chaka Khan helped to bring women of color to the forefront of rock, funk, R&B, you name it, she can do it all. But it wasn't a straightforward path from her childhood that led her to music. It was a rebellious adolescence, the civil rights movement, second wave feminism, countless missteps with drugs and alcohol, and her sense of adventure that has made her the woman she is today. From her time with Rufus to her solo career, she has never let anyone dictate how she will live her life or what music she is to create. All of which has made her the bad ass she is today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We're wrapping up our Beatlestravaganza with the later years of Mr. John Lennon. We really rip open the onion that is this complicated human and discuss how to truly separate the artist from the art. We also realize that each Beatle tells the same story, but completely differently and talk about how being a rad dad reflects poorly on the kids. Here we are at the end, and we feel pretty confident that our opinions on these 4 are pretty solid. And we never want to read another book about them. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!