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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back music journalist and author Steve Rosen to discuss his new Jeff Beck book, rewritten and expanded from a Japan-only 1978 biography originally commissioned by Player magazine. Rosen recounts growing up in Culver City listening to early rock, discovering Jeff Beck through the Yardbirds and seeing the Jeff Beck Group in 1969, and how learning guitar fueled a deep-dive curiosity that led to music journalism. He describes his earliest reviews for school papers, the LA Free Press, and eventually major rock and guitar magazines, plus meeting and befriending Eddie Van Halen in 1977. Rosen explains why Beck was under-covered—rare touring, long gaps, and instrumental direction—shares musicians' respect for Beck alongside stories of his erratic bandleading, plugs tonechaserbook.com, and answers the “Thunder Road” question. https://a.co/d/005a57V5 01:28 Meet Steve Rosen 02:48 Jeff Beck Book Reborn 04:46 Growing Up in Culver City 07:53 Falling for Jeff Beck 11:13 Deep Dive Guitar Obsession 14:25 First Byline Breakthrough 20:41 Meeting Eddie Van Halen 26:11 Writing the First Beck Bio 29:09 Rewriting the Beck Book 29:47 Why Beck Stayed Underrated 32:27 Artists on Beck's Genius 33:05 Band Leader Chaos Stories 34:52 The Grind Behind Touring 37:31 Tech Changed Music Careers 40:02 YouTube as a Learning Accelerator 45:06 Does Mary Get in the Car 50:07 Final Plugs and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE #128 - Singer/songwriter Russ Irwin of Dix Hills, Long Island has played with the likes of Aerosmith, Sting, Stone Temple Pilots, Curt Smith (Tears For Fears), Bryan Adams and many others. But back in early 1998, he got a call from Eddie Van Halen about the possibility of joining the band. Irwin discusses this situation in detail along with the many artists he's played beside. However, he also has a strong solo career going. His new album, “King of a Thousand Fools” is out now - go stream it!A solid Van Halen News segment and a colorful mailbag discussion completes this August episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com
What happens when two unique musical voices come together? Magic! In this episode, we explore the power of collaboration - from unexpected pairings and genre-crossing partnerships to creative friendships that produce unforgettable songs. We'll look at how artists influence one another, blend different styles and perspectives and sometimes create something neither could have made alone. Tune in for a celebration of chemistry, creativity and Killer Collabs from artists like Tom Petty & Stevie Nicks, Anthrax & Public Enemy, Michael Jackson & Eddie Van Halen, Korn & Deftones and more!
Billy Sheehan takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate the 40th anniversary of David Lee Roth's debut solo album, Eat 'Em and Smile. He opens up about leaving Talas for this opportunity, the audition process that brought Steve Vai and Greg Bissonette into the fold, and what it was like working with producer Ted Templeman. He also discusses his relationship with Eddie Van Halen, near-misses with joining Van Halen, and reflects on why this album still resonates with fans today. Following that, filmmaker Wes Orshoski sits down to discuss his documentary 'Di'Anno - Iron Maiden's Lost Singer,' chronicling Paul Di'Anno's tumultuous life and career. The film features an emotional reunion with Steve Harris, support from Metallica's James Hetfield, and shows how Iron Maiden fans crowdfunded Di'Anno's medical care. Orshoski reveals behind-the-scenes stories, including sneaking into the Harris reunion and the challenges of music licensing. Wrapping up the podcast, John Bush catches up about Armored Saint's killer new record Emotion Factory Reset, which debuted at number 36 on the Billboard Top 200. Bush discusses the band's second wave of success, their ability to push boundaries while staying true to their metal roots, and how they're bigger now than ever before. He also talks about the emotional experience of performing his Anthrax-era material at recent shows, upcoming tours with Metal Church and Testament, and the status of his Category 7 project. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don't forget to follow Eddie on X, Instagram & TikTok!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we take a fascinating look back at one of guitar history's greatest secret supergroups — Biff Baby's All-Stars — and an incredible story involving Eddie Van Halen and Albert Lee!
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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we dig into a Rolling Stone article highlighting 22 different versions of one of Van Halen's most iconic songs — from the original 1984 recording to live performances with David Lee Roth, Sammy Hagar, Gary Cherone, Mitch Malloy, Roth solo, Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony, Wolfgang Van Halen at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, David Lee Roth with Foo Fighters, and Roth's 2026 performance with Teddy Swims! Then we jump into the Zeke Clark Collection at Backstage Auctions, which ends TODAY! We're talking Eddie Van Halen studio-used guitars, amplifiers, stage-used picks, crew passes, crew shirts and tons of incredible Van Halen history. Plus, David Lee Roth played Sturgis last night, and we check out the photos! We also take a look at an unreleased Eddie Van Halen photo from Diver Down, recently released by photographer David Bertinelli as a limited-edition fine art print. https://www.davidpbertinelli.com/ And just posted: Alex Van Halen shares a photo of a Van Halen debut 8-track — could it be from his car? All that, plus more Van Halen news and hanging out with the chat, right here on Johnny Beane TV! #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #SammyHagar #Panama
Join us on this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV as we're joined by Paco and Sergio from Top Jimmies, Puerto Rico's tribute to classic Van Halen! Top Jimmies bring the energy, the attitude, and the music that made Van Halen legendary—performing the classic songs that keep fans singing and dancing all night long. We talk about the band's history, their love for Eddie Van Halen and the music of Van Halen, what it's like performing these iconic songs live, and how they keep the spirit of classic Van Halen alive in Puerto Rico. You'll also hear from Sergio Blass, who first rose to fame as a member of the iconic Latin pop group Menudo, before becoming part of Top Jimmies. It's a fun conversation that connects two very different chapters of his musical career. Whether you're a fan of the David Lee Roth era, the Sammy Hagar era, Eddie Van Halen's incredible guitar playing, or simply love classic rock, there's something here for every Van Halen fan.
On Part 6, the thrilling finale of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark wraps up this incredible series with an unforgettable collection of Prince memorabilia, rare rock collectibles, and amazing stories from his career working with some of music's biggest legends—all from his current Backstage Auctions event. The episode begins with more stories about the Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal that was personally gifted to Zeke by Eddie Van Halen, followed by 2012 Eddie Van Halen guitar picks, Taylor Swift Fearless-era guitar picks, Dunlop Taylor Swift picks, and Alex Lifeson's 2007 Rush Snakes & Arrows Tour guitar picks. The spotlight then turns to Zeke's years working with Prince, featuring an incredible collection of Love Symbol and Love God guitar picks, New Power Generation picks, rare backstage passes, VHS tapes, floppy disks, and personal items hand-stamped with Prince's famous Love Symbol stamp—something only Prince himself possessed. Zeke also shares the story behind creating the iconic silver foil Love Symbol guitar pick stickers, a detail Prince loved and personally approved. The Prince collection continues with New Power Generation European tour denim shorts, a matching denim jacket, and an extraordinary custom 1994 Monaco World Music Awards airbrushed jacket, featuring Prince's portrait and his famous microphone gun artwork—a true one-of-one piece of music history. The finale also explores an incredible variety of memorabilia from some of rock's biggest names, including Pearl Jam, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Black Sabbath, Metallica, James Brown, Guns N' Roses, KISS, Mr. Big, Vixen, Great White, White Zombie, Korn, Linkin Park, Alter Bridge, Eric Clapton, Alice in Chains, ZZ Top, Cheap Trick, Ted Nugent, Jack White, Glen Campbell, and many more. Also featured is a rare 1990s Aerosmith Rocket Cargo Crew Nike fleece jacket—one of only 20 ever made—along with additional Aerosmith memorabilia, country music collectibles signed by artists including Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, and Dwight Yoakam, plus a special Eddie Money autographed collection gifted to Zeke by Eddie Money's estate. From Van Halen and Prince to rock, metal, country, and beyond, this finale showcases an incredible lifetime of memories and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Every item has a story, and Zeke Clark was there to live it. Don't miss the conclusion of this remarkable series, and be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of music history. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #Prince #BackstageAuctions
On Part 5 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues exploring his extraordinary current Backstage Auctions collection, showcasing more rare Van Halen memorabilia and sharing the incredible stories behind each historic item. This episode features an outstanding collection of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge and Right Here Right Now tour memorabilia, beginning with a 1991 Spectrum Philadelphia/Electric Factory concert shirt, embroidered For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge crew polo shirts worn by Zeke at special events like the NAMM Show alongside Eddie Van Halen, and a remarkable assortment of Edward Van Halen stage-used guitar picks from the 1991–1992 era. These rare tortoise, pink, and yellow picks feature Eddie's signature and the iconic Van Halen Rings logo, with many carrying humorous custom messages. Zeke also shares a rare 1991–1992 Total Access Mexico backstage pass issued exclusively to him, a collection of Michael Anthony guitar picks spanning 1991–1993, and three custom 1992 Cabo Wabo backstage passes. He even reveals authentic Van Halen bootleg concert T-shirts purchased outside venues during the band's Mexico tour—shirts that security tried to confiscate, but Zeke managed to save as unique souvenirs. The collection continues with a rare 1993 MCA Concerts Canada baseball jersey, Right Here Right Now VIP and Access All Areas laminates, additional European tour guitar picks, official crew shirts, and one of the rarest pieces in the entire collection—a crew-made "Just Spank It" T-shirt, inspired by Van Halen's Spanked. Featuring custom artwork of the band and the unforgettable "1-900-GET-SPANKED" design, this legendary shirt is an incredible piece of Van Halen tour history. Also featured are a luxurious 1993 Right Here Right Now UK/Europe crew bathrobe, a lightweight Van Halen crew gift briefcase, and a rare laminate from Van Halen's legendary 1993 Whisky a Go Go performance celebrating the band's 15th anniversary, where they filmed the live video for "Dreams." Rounding out the episode, Zeke showcases more Michael Anthony guitar picks from Van Halen III, Chickenfoot, Mad Anthony Express, and Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds era, along with an original Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal personally gifted to him by Eddie Van Halen. He also shares never-before-seen personal photographs from the 5150 Tour, giving fans another unforgettable behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with Van Halen. Every item has an incredible story, and Zeke was there to experience it all. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, guitarist, or lover of rock history, this is another can't-miss episode packed with rare memorabilia, exclusive stories, and priceless memories. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to explore these amazing pieces of rock history. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #ZekeClark #BackstageAuctions
On Part 4 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues exploring his remarkable current Backstage Auctions collection, sharing even more rare Van Halen memorabilia and the unforgettable stories behind each piece. The episode begins with an in-depth look at the Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup that was owned and used by Eddie Van Halen, followed by an incredible collection of stage-used EVH guitar picks from the OU812 era and beyond. Zeke also showcases rare 1988 Monsters of Rock memorabilia, including a Texas World Music Festival backstage T-shirt, beautifully embroidered Monsters of Rock Summer Tour crew shirts featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica, and Kingdom Come, and several hard-to-find local crew shirts with the famous "OI812" print on the back. The stories continue with an OU812 Japan Access All Areas laminate, where Zeke shares an unforgettable behind-the-scenes story about the band's arrival in Japan. He also reveals the history behind the legendary "Hamsters of Rock" T-shirt—how it was created, why he got into trouble because of it, and how it later appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine with Guns N' Roses. Also featured are several custom Van Halen crew laminates, a Van Halen crew fleece jacket issued to Zeke, additional tour apparel, and an extremely rare set of custom 1988 Van Halen crew guitar picks, including one with the band's manager's last name accidentally misspelled. Zeke tells the hilarious story behind that unforgettable mistake. Rounding out the episode are For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour message guitar picks, additional backstage laminates, and even more incredible artifacts from Zeke's years working alongside Eddie Van Halen. Every item has a story, and no one tells those stories better than Zeke Clark. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, guitarist, or rock history enthusiast, this is another must-watch episode packed with rare memorabilia and firsthand memories. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of rock history. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #ZekeClark #BackstageAuctions
On Part 3 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark continues the tour through his incredible current Backstage Auctions event, sharing even more unforgettable stories behind some of the rarest Van Halen collectibles ever offered. This episode features an amazing collection of 1986 5150 Tour memorabilia, including an original 5150 concert shirt, an OU812 World Tour sweatshirt, and a wide variety of stage-used Edward Van Halen guitar picks from both the 5150 and OU812 tours. Zeke also reveals an incredibly rare 1986 misprint EVH guitar pick, along with white, black, and red stage-used picks that were actually played by Eddie on tour. Zeke shares the hilarious story behind his own custom "Goonga the Creator" guitar picks—a nickname given to him by Eddie Van Halen after the band watched an Eddie Murphy comedy special together at 5150 Studio. It's a fun behind-the-scenes story that only someone from Eddie's inner circle could tell. The collection also includes a prototype 1986 Texas Jam Van Halen T-shirt featuring the unforgettable slogan, "We have the peanut butter, Van Halen has the jam," along with a rare TAG Heuer watch personally owned and worn by Zeke, complete with a VH 5150 engraving inside the case. Also featured are Jam Productions local crew sweat shorts worn by Zeke during Van Halen tours from 1986–1991, displaying the iconic Van Halen Rings logo, plus a Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup that was owned and played by Eddie Van Halen during the 1987–1988 era. Every item has an incredible story, and Zeke was there for all of it. If you love Van Halen history, rare memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes stories from Eddie Van Halen's legendary career, you won't want to miss this episode. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these amazing pieces of rock history. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #backstageauctions #ZekeClark
On Part 2 of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, legendary guitar tech Zeke Clark returns with another incredible collection of rare Van Halen and Prince memorabilia from his current Backstage Auctions event. Zeke shares the fascinating stories behind an autographed 5150 vinyl LP signed by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and 5150 Studio engineer Ken Deane. He also reveals an amazing collection of rare VHS tapes featuring Van Halen music videos, live performances, interviews, Cabo Wabo footage, Pittsburgh recordings, and other never-before-seen treasures whose contents are still waiting to be rediscovered. Having also worked closely with Prince, Zeke takes us inside another chapter of music history with a stage-used tambourine from Prince, 30 hand-stamped black Love Symbol white guitar picks personally stamped by Prince himself, and stories from his time helping develop the iconic Love Symbol era. The Van Halen history continues with Edward Van Halen's personal Fair Warning Access All Areas pass, one of Eddie's original 1978 first-issue signature guitar picks, Alex Van Halen's early Regal drumsticks, studio inspection vinyl LPs spanning 1978–1988, a Diver Down Access All Areas crew pass, 1984 stage-used guitar picks from both Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, and never-before-seen personal photographs from the 5150 Tour. Zeke also shares the story behind a remarkable Farm Aid sweatshirt that Eddie Van Halen actually tried on before the band's historic first performance with Sammy Hagar in September 1985, along with rare late-'80s Van Halen pins and even more one-of-a-kind collectibles. Every item has a story, and Zeke was there to live it. If you're a Van Halen fan, collector, or rock history enthusiast, this is another episode you won't want to miss. Be sure to check out the current Backstage Auctions event to see these incredible pieces of rock history. #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #ZekeClark #BackstageAuctions
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're joined by the legendary Zeke Clark, Eddie Van Halen's longtime guitar tech, as he takes us inside his incredible current Backstage Auctions event. Zeke showcases some of the historic Van Halen items up for auction while sharing firsthand stories from his years working alongside Eddie and the band. We'll also dive into Zeke's time with Prince, featuring an amazing collection of authentic Prince memorabilia included in the auction, along with the fascinating stories behind these one-of-a-kind pieces. If you're a fan of Van Halen, Prince, rock history, or rare music collectibles, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Leave your questions in the comments, and be sure to like, subscribe, and share to support Johnny Beane TV! #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #ZekeClark #BackstageAuctions
EPISODE #127 - Bassist extraordinaire Billy Sheehan, formerly of the David Lee Roth band, joins the Daves for an in-depth discussion about Diamond Dave's 1986 debut solo album, “Eat'em & Smile,” in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The conversation goes track-by-track as well as discussing the formation of the band, how the movie, “Crazy From The Heat” fell apart, their competition with Van Halen as well as a secret “Eat'em & Smile” project Sheehan has brewing.A stacked Van Halen News segment and fun mailbag session roundout this July episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're joined by the legendary Zeke Clark—Eddie Van Halen's longtime guitar tech—as he talks about his current auction with Backstage Auctions. Zeke shares details about the incredible collection being offered, along with firsthand stories from his years working alongside Eddie Van Halen and the band. Shortly we'll also talk about Zeke's time working with Prince, including a remarkable selection of authentic Prince memorabilia that is part of the auction, along with the stories behind many of these historic pieces. If you're a fan of Van Halen, Prince, rock history, or music collectibles, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Be sure to leave your questions in the comments, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to support Johnny Beane TV! #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #ZekeClark #BackstageAuctions
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we discuss the surprising news that David Lee Roth has been added to Alex Van Halen's TEDxFargo appearance this Thursday! David Lee Roth will join Alex Van Halen and acclaimed artist Robert Vargas on stage at TEDxFargo on Thursday, July 30, in Fargo, North Dakota. Roth's involvement wasn't revealed until today through social media posts from Robert Vargas and TEDxFargo, making this a major surprise for Van Halen fans around the world. While this won't be a concert or musical performance, the three are expected to take part in a live conversation as part of this year's TEDxFargo theme, "CHARGE." Alex has kept a low public profile in recent years following the release of his memoir Brothers, making this appearance even more significant. Robert Vargas, the Los Angeles artist behind the famous Eddie Van Halen mural at Guitar Center Hollywood and his striking Alex Van Halen portrait, has become a close friend of Alex and will also be part of the discussion. Robert Vargas, the Los Angeles-based contemporary artist joining Alex and Roth on stage, is internationally recognized for his massive freehand murals and striking mixed-media portraits. Raised in Boyle Heights, California, Vargas studied at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts before continuing his education at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. His artwork can be found on prominent buildings throughout downtown Los Angeles as well as in cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Among Van Halen fans, he's best known for creating the iconic Eddie Van Halen mural at Guitar Center Hollywood and his impressive portrait of Alex Van Halen. Perhaps the biggest story is that this marks the first public event featuring David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen together on the same stage since Van Halen's final performance at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2015. What stories, memories, and surprises might they share? We'll break down everything we know, what fans can expect, and why this could be one of the most talked-about Van Halen events of the year. #RobertVargas #VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #AlexVanHalen #TEDxFargo
After 100 episodes, we've realized we've overlooked more than a few legendary musicians, athletes, actors, and celebrities. Fortunately, they've all decided to write in… well, sort of. The emails and voicemails are real enough, but there's one problem—they're all unsigned! Can you figure out who's sending the messages before Wolfman and Spunky reveal the answers?Then it's time for a lightning-fast edition of Six Degrees of Separation, connecting Eddie Van Halen, and Brian Wilson in ways only this podcast can.Finally, we wrap things up with another competitive round of The Spotify Game, where you'll try to put an artist's songs in the correct order based on Spotify popularity. Think you know which hits still reign supreme? Play along and find out!Send us a voicemail and hear yourself on the next episode:https://www.speakpipe.com/The70sVsThe80sSend us an email:The70svsthe80s@gmail.com
My guests today was the editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine for over twenty-five years, Brad Tolinksi and regular contributor to Guitar World Chris Gill. Brad is the co-author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen, Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page and Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar. Chris Gill is also the co-author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen and contributed extensive guitar background and historical text to Eric Clapton's Six String Stories and Jeff Beck's Beck 01: Hot Rods and Rock & Roll. They are here today to talk about the new book BLOW BY BLOW; THE JEFF BECK STORY. Brad and Chris have interviewed Jeff Beck multiple times, including historic joint conversations with Jimmy Page and Billy Gibbons. Jeff Beck was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of all time. Over the course of his 50+ year groundbreaking career, he earned eight Grammy Awards, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice — first as a member of the Yardbirds and later as a solo artist. Known for his fearless musicianship and genre-defying style, Beck left an unforgettable mark on rock, blues, jazz, and instrumental music through his collaborations with some of the most celebrated artists in music. #jeffbeck #rockmusic #guitar #guitarist #jazzfusion #bluesmusic #popmusic #ledzepplin #yardbirds #cream #ericclaption #stevierayvaugh #jimmypage #johnnydepp #biography
“It's the most readable death metal logo I've ever seen in my life…” Dave and Joe Haley. If you're trying to understand the importance of this particular drum & guitar team, just think of some of the other legendary “band of brothers” in the metal community that come to mind who have gone on to elevate and transform modern music as we know it…brothers such as Alex & Eddie Van Halen and Vinnie & Darrell Abbott. Formed in 1999 (“the year of the Matrix”) and hailing from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, technical death metal juggernauts PSYCROPTIC have swiftly evolved from the stereotypical “cookie monster” style of traditional death metal into an exponentially advanced, ultra precise, tech death riff machine of such complex artistry & surgical precision that the only proper response to have when listening to them is to laugh out loud in amazement and exclaim “WHOA!” with utter disbelief, shock, and awe at such incredible technical proficiency and prowess. Hear one of the most complimentary voicemails we've ever received, never forget that “you've gotta use your teeth” whenever you are “schlebbin or schluppin”, and find out how snakes bang when you JOIN US as we go INSIDE THE METAL with the most technically gifted band of tech death Aussies we've ever had the pleasure of listening to with PSYCROPTIC. Visit www.metalnerdery.com/podcast for more on this episode Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.com/merch and kindly leave us a review and/or rating on your favorite Podcast app Follow us on the Socials: Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Email: metalnerdery@gmail.com Can't be LOUD Enough Playlist on Spotify Metal Nerdery Munchies on YouTube @metalnerderypodcast Show Notes: (00:01): “Do-Da apparently is a term for…the entertainment center…man's best friend.../ “Whatever you preserve…” (Deserve + Prefer) / “There was some crazy…1986 thunder yesterday…”/ “You count between the flash and the boom…”/ #funnyfunmovie / “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die…”/ “That applies literally to sex, drugs, and metal…”/ #RussellsReflectionsMovieEdition / ***WARNING: #listenerdiscretionisadvised *** / ***WELCOME BACK TO THE METAL NERDERY PODCAST & THE BUNKERPOON CENTER FOR METAL EXCELLENCE!!!*** / “Remastered thunder…” (04:37): “Let's use stats in the right way…”/ ***PATREON US at www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast *** / “I've oversold The Hog Story so much, I'm sorry…”/ “We've got the dogs who aren't paying a dime into the Patreon…” / #Patreon #MembershipDrive / “I didn't cup, I didn't exacerbate it…”/ ***EMAIL US at metalnerdery@gmail.com *** ***SOCIAL MEDIA US at #metalnerderypodcast on #YouTube #Facebook #Instagram & #TikTok *** ***VOICEMAIL US at 980-666-8182!!!*** “I like my revenge best served cold…” / #Prong / “I'm about to run out of back episodes…”/ “He left another message…”/ #MissouriMoose / “It's gonna be a button, I know…”/ #BlacktoothGrin PLASTIC JESUS (Blossom & Decay – 2009) / “It's doomy…that sounds like open road…trees on the side of the road…”/ “Chrisssssss…”/ “Let's save that…for the actual episode…”/ (13:38): “Big Thanks to Norvyn…and HAIL to our friends Down Under…” / #TheDocket METAL NERDERY PODCAST PRESENTS: PSYCROPTIC / #technicaldeathmetal / “The Tasmanian Devil…to me, I think about #Cornholio but before Cornholio was Cornholio…”/ From Hobart, Tasmania, Australia / Psycroptic has been active since 1999 / ***New Album Alert: The Pulse of Annihilation (released 07/17/2026) *** / “What do you think about their logo?” / “It's the most readable death metal logo I've ever seen in my life…”/ #Sanguisugabogg / “God Bless You…” (17:30): #Psycroptic / The Isle of Disenchantment – 2001 / CARNIVAL OF VULGARITY / PSYCROPTIPATH / “I think it's cool that they incorporated their name into a song title…”/ #cookiemonster / “Is that Hulk Hogan?”/ “No band starts out, rarely…rarely does a band start out of the gate and they have awesome production…” (20:46): The Scepter of the Ancients – 2003 / “You can't read their album titles without talking like that…I feel like I need a robe, and a staff, and a longer beard, and longer hair…”/ THE COLOUR OF SLEEP / “That's weird, because their later stuff doesn't sound like this…I wonder if we'll find the turning point…”/ PSYCROLOGY / “So you're saying the 3rd album might be the turning point…or the TIPPING POINT…” (25:00): Symbols of Failure – 2006 / “This came out on #BlackSabbathDay 36 years after the debut of #BlackSabbath …”/ “You're right…”/ “Wait…say that again…what did you just say?” / “It was a matter of time…”/ ALPHA BREED / “New singer…” (vs the first 2 albums…) / “How does he do that the entire show?”/ “They've got the coke lines…”/ MERCHANTS OF DECEIT / “Those riffs are sick…”/ “I can hear elements of #Death (the band) in there…”/ “It may not be a breakdown but it's something different…”/ (29:40): Ob(Servant) – 2008 / “There's still hope…”/ OB(SERVANT) / “Ohhh, this was released on my birthday…”/ “It's in 4/4…”/ “WHOA!”/ “Here's the different part…there's always a different part…”/ “I saw something the other day talking about that song… (Behind the Crooked Cross) / BEHIND THE CROOKED CROSS (See Also: #Slayer – South of Heaven – 1988) / #TourEdition (35:03): The Inherited Repression – 2012 / “That needs to be an episode…the best coke lines…”/ CARRIERS OF THE PLAGUE / “Way better production…more modern like what we've heard recently…”/ “That's the tipping point, right there…”/ “This is the first one that doesn't sound like traditional death metal…”/ NOTE: “(Ob(Servant)) was their first for Nuclear Blast…”/ THE THRONE OF KINGS / “That's got more of a thrashy vocal vibe…”/ “I can't even wrap my brain around that, dude…”/ Joe Haley – guitar / “This dude should be in every guitar magazine…this dude IS a walking guitar magazine!”/ “They definitely grew out of the whole cookie monster, traditional death metal…”/ “Alright, the next one…it's their eponymous…that's the fancy word for ‘self-titled'…” “See, again, I didn't cup…guess what? I'm cupping next time…” (40:56): Psycroptic – 2015 / “Notice that the logo is different…”/ Psycroptic Personnel / “You know what that means? Brother combo…”/ #markthetime / “I just wanna get to wherever my dick is…do snakes have dicks? Do they have vags? How do they fuck?”/ #IDontKnow / “Birds do it, bees do it…I know they've got rhinos…”/ ECHOES TO COME / “It's more thrashy, yeah…”/ “I don't know why that guy is not on every guitar magazine cover everywhere…” / “WHOA!”/ “Elements of black metal in there…”/ “I'll bet it's gonna be just like the #VanHalen thing…the drummer should be on every drum magazine everywhere…” (Dave Haley – drums) / “It's like that…going back to that record right there (pointing to Forbidden Evil) …”/ “Mr. Petrucci…I offer a challenge, sir…”/ “These guys are professionals…”/ “Schlebbin' or schluppin'?”/ COLD / “I'm just gonna sit here in amazement again…”/ “HFS! Not on an acoustic…are you shitting me!?”/ “That's kinda groove…”/ “I wanna see it live…I wanna believe it by seeing it live…”/ “You could do one…how are you gonna do the other one?”/ “Make that whole thing a button…”/ #guillotine / “You've gotta use your teeth…” (51:00): As the Kingdom Drowns – 2018 / “New bass player…and HAIL to The Haleys”/ “Everything they do is badass!!!”/ “We just Rogan'd these guys…”/ “Look at the #cokelines …” / “I like when we branch off and try new stuff…”/ “It's like having a steak at The Waffle House vs Longhorn vs Bones…stepping up the game…”/ “(Psycroptic are) currently touring in Australia...in fairness, (Australia) is the size of the United States…”/ #outbackfest / “All of our Aussie folks, let us know your thoughts on the Psycroptic…”/ WE WERE THE KEEPERS / “In context, that's a thrash riff…”/ BEYOND THE BLACK / “That time I cupped…that was for you…”/ “Definitely NOT a Metal Church cover…”/ “That must be the guest vocalist…”/ “I almost feel overstimulated…” (57:25): Divine Council – 2022 / REND ASUNDER / “That may be the simplest riff they've played so far…”/ The Pulse of Annihilation – available 07/17/2026 / NO BLADE OF GRASS (drum playthrough video) / “He's making it look easy…another day at the office…”/ “Is this an instrumental?”/ “A lot of times on playthroughs it'll be the song as it is…”/ “That was a learning experience…Oh My God, was that a humbling moment…”/ THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!! / “Hail to The Haleys…strive to be like them…”/ #untilthenext #outroreel
My guests today was the editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine for over twenty-five years, Brad Tolinksi and regular contributor to Guitar World Chris Gill. Brad is the co-author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen, Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page and Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar. Chris Gill is also the co-author of Eruption: Conversations with Eddie Van Halen and contributed extensive guitar background and historical text to Eric Clapton's Six String Stories and Jeff Beck's Beck 01: Hot Rods and Rock & Roll. They are here today to talk about the new book BLOW BY BLOW; THE JEFF BECK STORY. Brad and Chris have interviewed Jeff Beck multiple times, including historic joint conversations with Jimmy Page and Billy Gibbons. Jeff Beck was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential guitarists of all time. Over the course of his 50+ year groundbreaking career, he earned eight Grammy Awards, was named by Rolling Stone as one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice — first as a member of the Yardbirds and later as a solo artist. Known for his fearless musicianship and genre-defying style, Beck left an unforgettable mark on rock, blues, jazz, and instrumental music through his collaborations with some of the most celebrated artists in music. #jeffbeck #rockmusic #guitar #guitarist #jazzfusion #bluesmusic #popmusic #ledzepplin #yardbirds #cream #ericclaption #stevierayvaugh #jimmypage #johnnydepp #biography
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen, we're joined by Jacques from Backstage Auctions for an exclusive look at the incredible Zeke Clark Collection—one of the most exciting collections of Van Halen memorabilia ever to hit the auction block. Zeke Clark, Eddie Van Halen's longtime guitar tech, assembled an amazing collection over the years, including Marshall amplifiers owned and used by Eddie Van Halen, two Kramer guitars built by Zeke while auditioning for the role of Eddie's guitar tech, Eddie's Rolex watch, a one-of-a-kind solid gold Van Halen crew ring, rare guitar picks from Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar, plus an incredible assortment of backstage passes, laminates, crew shirts, and other one-of-a-kind Van Halen collectibles. And that's not all—Zeke also worked for Prince, so we'll be checking out some truly rare Prince memorabilia as well. If you're a fan of Van Halen, rock history, or legendary music collectibles, you won't want to miss this conversation. Have questions? Drop them in the comments below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to help support Johnny Beane TV! #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #EVH #RockMemorabilia
From the Gibson Flying V and Explorer to the Jackson Randy Rhoads, Dean ML, B.C. Rich Warlock, and Ibanez RG, pointy guitars helped define the look and sound of hard rock and heavy metal. But how did these outrageous designs go from being dismissed as oddities to becoming some of the most iconic instruments in rock history?Author and musician Sean Kelly joins Booked On Rock to discuss his new book, Battle Axes: A Hard Rockin' History of Pointy Guitars. We explore the stories behind the guitars, the builders who created them, and the legendary players—including Randy Rhoads, Michael Schenker, Eddie Van Halen, Billy Gibbons, Paul Stanley, Twisted Sister, ZZ Top, Def Leppard, and more—who turned these instruments into rock icons.
Today we're paying tribute to one of the most influential figures in electric guitar history. Wayne Charvel, the legendary luthier, innovator, and founder of the Charvel guitar brand, has passed away at the age of 85. His impact on modern guitar design, custom builds, and rock music is impossible to overstate. From helping Eddie Van Halen create the iconic Frankenstein guitar to pioneering what would become known as the Superstrat, Wayne Charvel forever changed the way guitarists looked at performance instruments. In this episode we'll discuss:
Is Alex Van Halen About to Release the Ultimate Unheard Eddie Van Halen Album? by Johnny Beane
A brand-new Alex Van Halen Art Edition has just been announced—and it may be the ultimate Van Halen collector's item ever released! We'll take a closer look at this incredibly rare release and break down everything included in this limited-edition package.
Overview**: In this week's episode, co-hosts Jayden and Janitsa carry the load while Infinite and Brick take a well-deserved break. They dive into a mix of music history, fun trivia, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the business side of the industry.Segment: Artist Birthdays**: A celebratory look at notable birthdays in the music world, highlighting artists who turned another year around the sun and the impact of their work.Segment: July 9 – Unknown Facts**: Fascinating, lesser-known facts tied to this date in music history, trivia that surprises even the most seasoned fans.Segment: Musician Finance – Insights from the Book**: Jayden shares intriguing financial tidbits and lessons from a new book they're reading, offering practical takeaways for artists and fans alike.Spotlight: Eddie Van Halen**: A focused tribute and exploration of Eddie Van Halen's musical genius, legendary guitar work, and lasting influence on rock. Brief nod to his brother, Alex Van Halen, and the sibling dynamic that powered their iconic duo and the broader Van Halen saga.Tone & Vibe**: Energetic, insightful, and celebratory — perfect for fans who love deep cuts, big riffs, and candid conversations about the music industry.We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.Support the show
How a teenage girl's waking dream birthed what is (probably) the first science fiction novel – and in the process gave the world its most enduring image of technology gone wrong. This time we're coming for the myth, the curse, the cliche that is Frankenstein. John Helmer and Ezri Carlebach climb up the tower, point the lightning conductor to the heart of the storm, and attach electrical cables to the neck-bolts of that fearful thing on the slab. Yes, it may be 200-years old but ... it's alive! They walk through the original 1818 plot — stranger and bleaker than the films — weigh the long-running argument over whether it really counts as science fiction, and trace the monster's afterlife from the 1910 Edison short and James Whale's 1931 classic to Boris Karloff, Mel Brooks, Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstrat", Guillermo del Toro ... and beyond. In this episode: What really happened at the Villa Diodati in 1816? The radical parents and a childhood shadowed by death that made Mary Shelley Born in the age of revolutions: Enlightenment values battles alchemy and the occult How two Brits, James Whale and Boris Karloff, created a look for the creature in their famous 1931 film that resonated through a thousand sequels, rip-offs and pisstakes Did Mary Shelley predict the death of God? Connect with The Learning Hack: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer X: @johnhelmer Threads: @jphelmer Substack: @learninghack Instagram: @tech.imaginarium Website: learninghackpodcast.com Listen and watch: https://linktr.ee/learninghack Music by Nick Dwyer recording as Flintet. The Tech Imaginarium is a Learning Hack podcast, produced and hosted by John Helmer and written by John Helmer and Ezri Carlebach.
Todd updates us on the continuing saga of his backyard shed build—gravel stamping, Red River gumbo soil challenges, Costco door orientation problems, and his decision to buy plans from a Regina DIY guy on Etsy (rather than giving money to Costco). We also check in on Fitbit progress and celebrate Abby's first soccer goal in a perfectly called play that had Sean scrambling for his phone too late.The conversation meanders through TSN's pricing versus Netflix, the joy and frustration of streaming subscriptions, and memories of going to the movies including a fascinating discussion about intermission culture in Portugal and how Europe does a few things better than North America. That leads into a rant about proprietary charging cables, Apple's lightning connector, and why USB-C finally makes everyone's life easier.Todd accidentally name-drops two song titles while discussing his sod work—becoming the accidental Segway King—triggering a classic Pass or Go session. First up is Cinderella's "Falling Apart at the Seams" from Long Cold Winter, with Sean and Todd debating Tom Keifer's clean voice versus his signature rasp. Then comes Ratt's Lay It Down connected to "laying sod".The back half of the episode dives deep into Rush's reunion tour featuring new drummer Anika, who Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee discovered playing with Jeff Beck. Sean and Todd watch her perform online in real time and are visibly blown away—comparing her fluid time signature changes to Eddie Van Halen falling down a flight of stairs and landing on his feet. Ticket prices for the Toronto show (sold out, resale at $456+) prompt a conversation about concert costs, Taylor Swift's Red Tour, and whether Rush coming to Winnipeg would be worth $300 a ticket.The episode wraps with Sean mentioning a future episode dedicated to the band Bliss and their album, a tribute to his late friend and colleague Ray, who introduced him to the band and evolved from a pretty good guitarist to a really great one. Sean also invites the In Obscuria guys to come on the show after they attend the Rush Toronto concert.Special thanks to Patreon supporters Ronald George Moore, Sam Thompson, Ruby, Tony Griggs, Corey Morissette, Kevin Brown, and Danny Pabst.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcastWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch:Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public
EPISODE #126 - The original asskicker David Lee Roth is back on the road this summer with his “Don't Love Me, Rent Me Tour.” Loud Dave saw the show in NY, Quiet Dave went in CT and Buddy Blanchard, lead singer of Romeo Delight, caught DLR's shows in PA and NJ. The trio got together to discuss the tour in detail during a special live forum. A packed Van Halen News segment and busy mailbag session completes this June episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV... On this day in 1996, Van Halen officially announced they were parting ways with Sammy Hagar, ending one of the most successful eras in the band's history. We'll break down:
What was it really like growing up in 1970s Los Angeles?Author Richard A. Lefkowitz joins Booked On Rock to discuss his memoir, Welcome to Fabulous Angeles: The Rock 'n' Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen. Richard shares incredible firsthand stories of partying with members of The Rolling Stones, experiencing the rise of Van Halen, roaming the legendary Sunset Strip, and witnessing the golden age of FM rock radio.Along the way, we explore the friendships, first love, and deeper life lessons that shaped his journey, as well as the darker side of Los Angeles, including the impact of the murder of actor Sal Mineo. More than a memoir about rock music, this is a coming-of-age story about chasing dreams, finding purpose, and growing up during one of rock's greatest eras.Topics include:Partying with The Rolling StonesThe arrival of Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen's impactThe Sunset Strip in the 1970sTower Records and the golden age of FM radioBackstage stories featuring B.B. King, Muddy Waters, the Doobie Brothers, Led Zeppelin, and moreThe inspiration behind Welcome to Fabulous AngelesPurchase a copy of Welcome to Fabulous AngelesVisit FabulousAngeles.com----------
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On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the fascinating story behind one of the most unusual tracks on Van Halen's 1981 album Fair Warning — "Push Comes to Shove." While Fair Warning is often celebrated as Eddie Van Halen's darkest, heaviest, and most adventurous guitar album, one song stands out from the rest. With its reggae-inspired groove and bluesy feel, "Push Comes to Shove" pushed the band into unfamiliar territory. But what really makes the track memorable is the story behind Eddie's guitar solo. According to Eddie, producer Ted Templeman rejected his solo take over and over again during the recording sessions. Frustrated after playing the same solo more than 20 times, Eddie walked away from the session. Later that night, he returned to the studio, played essentially the same solo again, and left. The next day, Templeman heard it and declared, "That's great!" We'll discuss Eddie's unforgettable recollection of the session, the making of Fair Warning, the band's creative tensions, and why this deep cut remains one of the most interesting songs in the Van Halen catalog. Was "Push Comes to Shove" an underrated gem, or does it rank among the lesser-known experiments from Van Halen's classic era? Join the conversation live and let us know what you think! Connect with Johnny Beane: https://www.instagram.com/johnnybeane https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnybeanetv https://x.com/johnnybeane https://www.facebook.com/johnnybeane/ https://soundcloud.com/johnnybeane #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #FairWarning
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we're celebrating 35 years of Van Halen's iconic 1991 album, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge! Released on June 17, 1991, this powerhouse album marked a return to a heavier, guitar-driven sound and became one of the biggest records of Van Halen's career, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and producing classic tracks like "Poundcake," "Runaround," "Judgement Day," "Right Now," and "Top of the World." Join us as we revisit the album's legacy, the incredible performances from Eddie Van Halen, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, and Alex Van Halen, and the stories behind one of the most celebrated records in the band's catalog. We'll discuss:
On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV: Did Eddie Van Halen think guitar players completely missed the point of his playing? In a revealing 1995 interview with Dweezil Zappa, Eddie didn't hold back. While acknowledging the impact he had on an entire generation of guitarists, he argued that many of his imitators took his innovations and turned them into something "sterile," "calculated," and "typewriter-perfect." For Eddie, guitar was never about speed, flash, or showing off. It was about feel, expression, and telling a story. Drawing inspiration from Eric Clapton, whom he called his biggest influence, Eddie believed every solo should speak to the listener rather than simply display technical ability. He also shared his thoughts on the rise of grunge, the decline of shred guitar, and why he believed music moves in cycles. Surprisingly, Eddie even praised Kurt Cobain for expressing something real through his playing, proving that emotion mattered more to him than technique alone. Was Eddie right? Did guitar players lose the soul of what made his style revolutionary? Join the conversation as we dive into one of Eddie Van Halen's most honest and thought-provoking interviews. #EddieVanHalen #VanHalen #GuitarPlayer #RockHistory
In this truly EPIC episode the Bo-Hosts welcome recording artist, performer, producer, inventor, Emmy award-winning composer, and music education advocate Mark Wood, who PBS has dubbed "The Eddie Van Halen of the Violin World"!Mark has appeared alongside some of the biggest names in music such as Billy Joel, Celine Dion, and Lenny Kravitz. As a member of Billy Joel's touring band, Wood shared the stage with Paul McCartney, Steven Tyler, and Roger Daltrey, and was also an original member of the multi-platinum selling, internationally acclaimed Trans Siberian Orchestra. A successful solo artist in his own right, Wood writes and records original music for film and television, has released seven solo albums, tours with his band The Mark Wood Experience (MWE). Mark also devotes his energies to empowering America's music programs with his groundbreaking music education program Electrify Your Symphony (EYS), currently celebrating its 25th anniversary.EYS helps raise the much-needed funds for school music departments across America, and recently he and his EYS musicians performed an incredible cover of Van Halen's "Dreams", from the epic 1986 album, 5150.Sit back an enjoy this very special episode; you can't help but be inspired by Mark's passion for music and his perseverance to always "go beyond your intended mission!”Mark and his Orchestra's cover of Van Halen's "DREAMS":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB-a8koQLeIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qimdiP9JpJYFollow Mark here:https://www.markwoodmusic.com/abouthttps://www.facebook.com/MarkWoodMusic/https://www.instagram.com/markwoodexperiencehttps://www.tiktok.com/@markwoodmusic?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/markwoodtvMark's incredible Ted Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRaD4wWa864&t=97s"What is understood...NEED be discussed"Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085582159917Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebogusotisshow/?hl=enX:https://x.com/BogusOtisShowYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBogusOtisShowTik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@thebogusotisshowConnect with the Bo-Hosts:bogusotisshow@gmail.com
Jeffrey Paul and Sean Morton take on a fun rock and metal fantasy draft, building their ultimate supergroups from a list of legendary vocalists, guitarists, bassists, and drummers. From Bruce Dickinson and Chris Cornell to Eddie Van Halen, Cliff Burton, John Bonham, and Mike Portnoy, the guys debate who belongs in the perfect band while delivering plenty of laughs, hot takes, and a classic argument about Rush. Who would make your dream lineup?
One man spent 50 years at the same radio station. The rest of us can barely commit to a streaming service.This episode of The Rizzuto Show welcomes St. Louis radio icon John Ulett into the studio for a hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly emotional conversation about surviving five decades in broadcasting without being fired, arrested, or permanently trapped in a dark cork-covered radio studio.John shares stories from the wild early days of KSHE, when listeners could literally walk up to the station window, steal albums, yell requests, and occasionally terrify overnight DJs. We hear about legendary encounters with future superstars like John Mellencamp, Billy Joel, Brian Adams, Eddie Van Halen, and David Lee Roth before they became household names. Apparently every rock legend passed through St. Louis at some point—and somehow John lived to tell the stories.The gang digs into radio's golden years, discussing everything from bizarre consultant advice to the strange reality of hearing your younger self on old airchecks and realizing you sounded way more serious than you remembered. John opens up about imposter syndrome, career longevity, and what it feels like knowing generations of listeners grew up listening to him. It turns out even a broadcasting legend still worries someone will eventually figure out he has no idea what he's doing. Good news, John: you're among friends.Things get weird when stories surface about obsessive listeners, accidental hot-mic moments, profanity accidentally testing radio delay systems, and one particularly unsettling fan who learned to sound exactly like John and may or may not have wanted to wear his skin as a jacket. Just normal radio stuff.The conversation also dives into John's decades-long role as the Cardinals' PA announcer, including mispronounced player names, emotional rookie debuts, opening day memories, Jack Buck stories, and the pressure of announcing baseball legends in front of thousands of fans. Because apparently public speaking isn't stressful enough unless you're doing it over giant stadium speakers.Then, because The Rizzuto Show cannot leave well enough alone, the entire interview derails into a game called "Sick in the Head," where John and Lern battle to determine who knows more about horrifying medical conditions. Expect discussions of gout, hemorrhoids, shingles, migraines, tetanus, gallstones, sleep apnea, vitamin deficiencies, and enough symptoms to convince every listener they should immediately schedule a doctor's appointment.It's a celebration of radio history, St. Louis memories, friendship, mortality, questionable health choices, and the strange beauty of spending a lifetime entertaining people.If you love classic radio stories, behind-the-scenes broadcasting chaos, Cardinals memories, weird listener encounters, and watching two hypochondriacs become amateur doctors, this episode delivers all of it.This daily comedy show proves that the best stories come from the people who've been around long enough to collect them.Whether you're a longtime listener or discovering The Rizzuto Show for the first time, this daily comedy show is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and enough medical misinformation-adjacent panic to keep you entertained all day.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Jeremy White Show welcomes Phil Collen and Simon Laffy from Def Leppard and MANRAZE!This interview focused on Manraze's new box set "Lock, Stock and Barrel" released by Cherry Red Records, featuring five CDs of complete recordings including previously unreleased material. Phil Collen, Simon Laffey, and Paul Cook discussed the band's formation through their friendship in London, with Paul joining after a chance encounter on the street. They explored the musical influences connecting their work in Def Leppard and Man Raze, particularly discussing the impact of punk rock and Eddie Van Halen's innovative guitar playing. The conversation covered their writing process, technical setup using in-ear monitors and digital gear, and the importance of capturing their music properly after years of fans only finding bootlegs.PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!The Jeremy White Show is FREE and ON DEMAND, stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts and tell your Smart Speaker "Play The Jeremy White Show".For BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES: Show Producer: Joe Cristiano - joe@jeremywhiteshow.comManagement: GARBER IMC. - angela@garberimc.comFollow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeremywhitemtlFollow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jeremywhiteshow Subscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/JeremyWhiteShow Subscribe to The Jeremy White Show for exclusive content and interviews. © 2026. Jeremy White. All Rights Reserved.
The episode delves into Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, exploring specific albums, their impact, artist influences, and musical styles. It features discussions on Sparks' 'Come On to My House,' Sheryl Crow's self-titled second album, and Big Star's debut 'Number 1 Record.' The conversation delved into the influence of rock bands on the discussed album, impactful songs, album sequencing, and the best songs. It also included album ratings and reviews, as well as an introduction to the next albums. The historic significance, influence, and impact of each album were explored, followed by album ratings and reviews. The conversation concluded with an analysis of the last song and an overview of the upcoming episodes.TakeawaysRolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All TimeExploration of specific albums and their impactDiscussion of artist influences and musical styles Influential Rock Bands: The album discussed in the conversation was influenced by rock bands such as The Replacements, REM, Teenage Fan Club, Wilco, Fountains of Wayne, Primal Scream, and Guided by Voices.Impactful Songs: The conversation highlighted impactful songs from the album, such as 'The Battle of El Gu do' and 'Feel', as well as the guitar work by Chris Bell and the influence of Eddie Van Halen.Chapters00:00 Big Star's Debut: Number 1 Record44:21 Impactful Songs and Guitar Work49:42 Introduction to the Next Album: Barrio Final by Daddy Yankee55:04 Album Rating and Review of Barrio Final by Daddy Yankee01:03:31 Introduction to the Next Album: Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson01:12:10 Introduction to the Next Album: Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield01:22:06 Analysis of Stand by Your Man by Tammy Wynette
We started First Concert Memories, the monthly series from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast, we wanted to capture the passion of rock fans who were turned on (usually at a young age) by the power of a great live rock show. That passion comes from childhood and teenage fandom of bands that hit you in just the right spot in your heart, mind and time of your life. For our generation, that was Van Halen. The genius of Eddie Van Halen's guitar against the raw vocals of David Lee Roth catapulted the boys into superstardom as they were loved by hard rockers, guitar heads, MTV, adoring females, and record company execs. That's why we can do our 3rd FCM on Van Halen because they were that big and they changed their sets so much over the years (not to mention lineups) that there are lots of entry points depending on your age. Tim Durling of Tim's Vinyl Confessions is just a bit younger than Action Jackson and The Wolf so while our heroes first show was the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge Tour, Tim first so the fellas on the Balance Tour in 1995. Van Halen were Tim's favorite band but because the band never toured Atlantic Canada where he grew up, there were few opportunities to catch them live. Once he was old enough to drive across the border with his buddies, he finally caught Eddie, Alex, Mike & Sammy in Maine in August of 1995. Tim knows Van Halen and at the time they were still his favorite band. He's even written a book on Sammy Hagar , Red on Black, so seeing his heroes was a dream come true. There were some disappointments with the opening band and the setlist was very heavy on Sammy era. But we never forget our first Van Halen concert and Tim is a rock n roll veteran who knows the real deal when he sees it. Check out FCM 2 with Greg Renoff on the 1984 Tour Check out FCM 26 with Ilan Fong on the 5150 Tour Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewolf in London Website Visit our sponsor RareVinyl.com and use code UGLY to save 10% off one ENTIRE ORDER! bit.ly/UAWILROCKS Twitter Threads Instagram YouTube LInkTree www.pantheonpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Summer's coming in hot, and so are we. In this episode of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, we're checking out one of the coolest, most American sounds in rock history: surf music. It's a sound designed to imitate the ocean — dripping wet reverb, a clean glowing tone, and that lightning-fast, machine-gun guitar picking you instantly recognize. It exploded right in the gap between the first wave of rock ‘n' rollers and the British Invasion, when the music charts had gone soft. But while surf rock as short lived, it wasn't just a blip. This scene drove major advances in guitar amps, influenced guitar gods from Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, and even helped blaze a path toward speed metal. And of course, it gave the world The Beach Boys. This was counterculture. This was pure American teenage freedom in musical form — cars, girls, waves, and rebellion. In this episode, we're riding the wave: and talking about artists like Dick Dale, The Surfaris, and the Ventures. We'll also touch on how the Pulp Fiction soundtrack helped surf rock get back up on the board as well as some modern bands that are still hanging 10 with the sound. Episode Playlist Check out this week's Episode Playlist. Get In Touch Check us out online, on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. or drops us an email at show@prisonersofrockandroll.com. Or if you're in Philadelphia, come visit our home base at McCusker's Tavern. Prisoners of Rock and Roll is part of Pantheon Media. We're sponsored by Boldfoot Socks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EPISODE #125 - One of the most important people in making Van Halen a successful band was engineer/producer Donn Landee. He served as an engineer on the first six VH albums with David Lee Roth and as an engineer/producer on “5150” and “OU812” during the Sammy Hagar years. Landee was also responsible for building Eddie Van Halen's home studio, 5150. The impact he had on Van Halen was immeasurable. Additionally, he worked alongside producer Ted Templeman on other famous acts like the Doobie Brothers, Little Feat, Nicolette Larson and many others. In tribute, the Daves do a deep dive interview with author Greg Renoff who had conducted several interviews with Landee for his books ("Van Halen Rising" and "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life in Music") and an extensive story for Tape Op magazine. A fun Van Halen News segment and colorful mailbag session completes this May episode.Download the podcast for free on Spreaker, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Podvine or iTunes. Connect with the Daves on Twitter: @ddunchained, Facebook: Dave & Dave Unchained – A Van Halen podcast, Instagram: ddunchainedpodcast or via email: ddunchainedpodcast@gmail.com
The weather people said “possible severe storms,” but the gang heard “excellent opportunity for emotional overreaction and questionable survival strategies.” So naturally this episode spirals immediately into hail panic, DIY windshield protection, moving blankets, yoga mats, garage envy, and Moon confidently explaining fake science about why breath mints secretly betray humanity.Rizz kicks things off by warning the entire St. Louis area about incoming storms that may or may not destroy every car parked outside. Which immediately leads to a debate about how far someone should realistically go to protect their vehicle from hail. Public parking garages? Acceptable. Moving blankets? Smart. Covering your Jeep with yoga mats and positive thinking? Apparently also acceptable. Meanwhile, Lern suggests simply sacrificing one vehicle entirely because “that sounds like a new car problem,” which honestly might be the most financially irresponsible thing said all morning — and that's really saying something for this crew.The conversation somehow gets even more chaotic once Point Fest enters the discussion. The gang relives the stress of setting up a massive outdoor festival while storms rolled through, stages leaked, bands questioned whether electrocution was part of the performance package, and Tommy the boss basically responded with, “Then don't play.” Very comforting leadership. Truly inspiring stuff.There's also a backstage breakdown of the annual Point Fest meet-and-greet chaos where listeners, roadies, bands, security guards, and random sleeveless radio hosts all blended together into one giant rain-soaked rock festival fever dream. Rizz and Moon proudly explain why they went sleeveless all day like two divorced dads trying to win a jet ski raffle, while Lern somehow manages to roast everybody involved without breaking a sweat.Things escalate even further when the crew discusses Wolfgang Van Halen showing up to an interview with full “please don't talk to me” body language. Hood up. Arms crossed. Total lockdown mode. Which, naturally, Rizz interpreted as a personal challenge. Against all odds, he actually got Wolfgang laughing by the end of the interview and managed to avoid bringing up Eddie Van Halen entirely — a broadcasting miracle roughly equivalent to landing a plane during a tornado.Meanwhile, Moon casually drops one of the most convincing fake facts in show history by claiming mints actually make your breath worse because they “kill the good bacteria.” Nobody questions it. Everybody believes it. Even Moon admits he has absolutely no idea whether it's true. This is how misinformation spreads, folks. Not through the internet. Through dudes standing backstage at Point Fest with pockets full of Icebreakers.The episode also features debates about mysterious concert announcements, suspicious plus-sign logos, listener encounters, artist interviews, backstage weirdness, and the eternal realization that every adult eventually reaches a point where they need to sit in silence in their car while listening to emotionally supportive music.If you're looking for a daily comedy show packed with weird news, hilarious fails, celebrity interviews, St. Louis chaos, festival stories, sarcastic humor, and the exact kind of conversations that make you laugh while questioning society at the same time, this episode absolutely delivers.This daily comedy show also proves once again that no matter how bad the weather gets, the crew will still somehow spend most of the episode arguing about mints, sleeves, and concert clues instead of preparing responsibly.And honestly? That's probably why this daily comedy show keeps surviving.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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