Podcasts about Rock Radio

Another packed night of Newfoundland & Labrador music is now available on demand!I announced that Up From Home 2026 was taking place, November 21 at Dallas Nightclub in Downtown Kitchener. Featuring, Asetha Power with Dave Fitzpatrick, Poverty's Arse, Mainland Kitchen Band and Derina Harvey band. Tickets availbe on eventbrite.ca or visit the Up From Home 2026 facebook page for the linkTonight's episode of Off Da Rock Radio was all about celebrating the incredible talent coming out of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a show loaded from start to finish with great music, stories, and conversation.

A new Podcast version  of Blues Therapy Radio () is available. This 2-Hour episode has been around the world multiple times on several stations.  Please tell your friends and follow us on social media Cheers! Biggdaddy Ray Hansen     Blues Therapy Radio #1089 6-21–2026/TGRN #145 6-08–26/DMOR #3 6-07-26   Joe Bonamassa…”Paying the Cost To Be the Boss”…(BB King Blues Summit 100) Joe Bonamassa…”Night Life”…(BB King Blues Summit 100) Joe Bonamassa…”Three O'Clock Blues”…(BB King Blues Summit 100) Gary Dranow…”Day I Was Born”…(Gary Dranow Plays the Blues) Gary Dranow…”Eagles take Flight (Small Town Festival Blues)”…(Gary Dranow Plays the Blues) Shaun Murphy…”Take My Kiss Up Off Your Lips”…(Brand New Blues) Shaun Murphy…”Flatlands”…(Brand New Blues) Chris Thayer…”One Foot in the Grave”…(One Foot in the Grave) Chris Thayer…”Go Bump in the Night”…(One Foot in the Grave) Anni Piper…”Match with A Sasquatch”…(Men Are Like Potato Chips) Anni Piper…”F.I.G.J.A.M.”…(Men Are Like Potato Chips) Dirty Weather Blues Revue…”Keep A Knockin”…(Crash On the Levee) Dirty Weather Blues Revue…”One Bourbon”…(Crash On the Levee) Fullerton & Friel…”You Better Mind”…(Fullerton & Friel Vol II) Fullerton & Friel…”Mermaid Flirt with Me”…(Fullerton & Friel Vol II) Fullerton & Friel…”Bring it On Home”…(Fullerton & Friel Vol II) Kenny Wayne Shepherd…”Everybody Gets the Blues”…(Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary) Kenny Wayne Shepherd…”Shame Shame Shame”…(Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary) Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar…”The Shape I'm In”…(A Beautiful Buzz) Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar…”Don't Have to Be”…(A Beautiful Buzz) Dave Thomas…”Go To Legends”…(Bridge Street Blues) Dave Thomas…”Honey”…(Bridge Street Blues) Name Droppers…”Talk Dirty”…(Let's Live Together) Name Droppers…”Mannish Boy”…(Let's Live Together) GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite…”Can't Hold Out”…(Blues Now) Albert Castiglia…”I'm Afraid to Fall Asleep”…(single) Russ Green…”Boogie Joint”…(Stone Cold) Russ Green…”Lint Redux”…(Stone Cold) Joe Bonamassa…”Ain't Nobody Home”…(BB King Blues Summit 100)     Blues Therapy Radio has been hosted by official Blues Hall of Fame broadcaster Biggdaddy Ray Hansen since 2004.  This weekly radio program is heard on FM radio in multiple cities as well as via online audio stream.  The first presentation of each show are Mondays on Walter Trout Blues Rock Radio on TGRN in Austin, TX.   Each show is rebroadcast on Rock-Radio in the UK and and every Sunday on Radio Pradijs (Amsterdam. Netherlands). In addition shows are featured on the HD-Radio family (www.HD-Radio.net from Wisconsin) and also in Hamilton Ontario Canada and on 5 stations in Detroit, MI.  Blues Therapy Radio has been added to the 24/7 Blues station on True Grit Roots Network out of Austin, TX. Podcasts can be heard on multiple services by following this gateway  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-tv3uy-1a7d1b4   Sponsorships of this podcast are appreciated.   We report our original playlist to Radio Direct, Roots Music Report and to Living Blues.  Blues Therapy Radio is a 14-time finalist for Best Blues Radio Show (Spokane IEBS Awards).  We accept all submissions for consideration.  To submit please send to:    

Another episode in the recurring theme, going quarter by quarter through 1976 with part 2 this time featuring classic albums out in April, May and June ‘76, plus one delicious leftover from that March. Everyone from The Stones and their funkiest album, to the career accelerating double album from Bob Seger, RAMONES, Kim Mitchell's legendary band with a comment from Max Webster High Class Author Bob Wegner, Aerosmith, B.O.C., Jeff Beck and his old singer, Rod Stewart, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Another high-energy edition of Off Da Rock Radio is now available on demand!We're keeping the excitement rolling with our countdown to Showcase on da Rock 2026, happening August 28–30 in beautiful Bay Roberts, Newfoundland & Labrador. Throughout the show, you'll hear music from some of the incredible artists scheduled to take the stage at this year's event.

The conclusion of the 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we're into bands beginning with the letters S-Z, with trips to Detroit's Cobo Hall, Pistols and Stooges, Patti Smith does Van Morrison, The Hip, Wilburys, U2, Van Halen and the song that set the stage for ZZ Top. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

On tonight's show, we're shining a spotlight on Michelle Fowler and her first-ever recording and radio debut — a special moment for any artist and one we're proud to share with the Off Da Rock Radio audience.Plus, I chat with NL music legend Damian Follett to talk about the story behind his brand-new song, "The Superhero Song." We'll dive into how the song came to life, the inspiration behind it, and why it has already connected with so many listeners.It's June 8th, summer is knocking at the door, and whether you're winding down from the day, sitting out on the deck, or just looking for a little piece of home, tonight's show has you covered.From start to finish — music from all genres of Newfoundland & Labrador, past, present, and future, keeping the island's sound alive for everyone, everywhere.

The 3rd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we're into the Ps and Qs as we throwback with Tom Petty, Police, Pretenders, Queen, Ramones, REM, Rolling Stones and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

It's the first Monday of June, folks... and that means it's time for another New Music Monday on Off Da Rock Radio!Tonight on FM985, streaming worldwide at ckwr.com, the TuneIn app, and the Radio Player Canada app, we're shining the spotlight on some incredible new music from Newfoundland and Labrador.Be among the first to hear fresh tracks from Yes, Officer, including a couple of songs from their latest album Ignore the Town Crier. We've also got a brand-new release from children's entertainer Heather Feather, plus new music from one of the OGs of the NL music scene, Damian Follett.And that's not all...A good friend of the show, Josh Janes, joins me live to talk about his brand-new EP, the stories behind the songs, and his upcoming tour across both the Big Land and the Island. If you've been following Josh's journey, you won't want to miss this conversation.From the legends who paved the way to the artists creating tomorrow's soundtrack, it's the music of Newfoundland and Labrador — past, present, and future — all genres, all generations, all in one place.LIVE every Monday night at 7pm Eastern / 8:30pm Newfoundland TimeListen on FM985, at ckwr.com, on the TuneIn app, or on the Radio Player Canada appOff Da Rock Radio — where Newfoundland and Labrador music lives loud. Come join the fun!

The 2nd in Jeff's 4-parter featuring Debut Album Openers, that is first cuts from first sides from first albums, and we're into bands beginning with the letters K through O this time, as we trip back to the best court in the land with Robert Fripp's enigmatic British band, and rip Zeppelin, Max Webster, Massive Attack, and separate the art from the artist who comes with rock's ultimate stranglehold, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

In this GB Classic, rock radio legend Carol Miller shares how an unexpected career turn led her from law school to rock radio — and what she learned along the way.

The beginning of Jeff's four-part series featuring Side One Cuts One, that is nothing but select first songs from first albums, alphabetically by artist, and this time from the letters A - H, with everyone from AC/DC to The Band, Beatles to Jeff Beck, CS&N, Doors, Steve Earle, Peter Gabriel, and Jimi Hendrix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

On tonight's live to air and on the New Music Monday, I feature radio debuts from Kitchinparti (their new song drops this Friday!), The Way East, Braden Maher and Elizabeth Sheppard with a brand-new track.Plus, I'll be playing a few tracks from Asetha Power's latest album, dedicated to her mom — and with yesterday being Mother's Day, tonight's show is also a special nod to all the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, and mother figures who support, inspire, guide, and hold families together through every chapter of life. ❤️

Most episodes, Jimmy McKay is the one asking the questions. Not this time.In this episode, Amit Gagliani flips the script and turns the mic on the host himself — using AI-generated questions to dig into the story Jimmy rarely tells. You'll hear how a morning announcement in sixth grade led to running a rock radio station, interning at K-Rock (yes, Howard Stern's station), and eventually walking away from the dream job he'd had since he was 11 years old.Then: why he almost went to law school, spent a year in business school, and finally found physical therapy through a triathlete friend on a bike ride.Plus — what radio actually taught Jimmy about healthcare communication, why the PT profession's biggest problem has completely shifted in the last decade, and the one thing he says every clinic owner needs to stop saying on their website.If you've ever wondered who Jimmy McKay is when he's not the one holding the mic — this is it.Topics covered:Rock radio to PT: the iPhone moment that changed everything (2008)Interning at WXRK / K-Rock in New YorkWhat PT school looked like at 28, surrounded by 21-year-olds"Accidentally" starting the PT PodcastThe $125K CSM fundraiser — and why no one stole the ideaWhy talent retention has replaced patient acquisition as PT's #1 challengeThe PASO framework and why "mentorship" on your website means nothing"I make suggestions. You make decisions." — and what that really means in the clinic

The conclusion of Jeff's look at select songs that get right to the point, in revealing their titles in the opening vocal, from select artists and bands from the letters R to Zed, starting in the nineties, with Radiohead, and reflecting back to Part 1 in which it was revealed probably for the first time ever (we've not seen it anywhere before) how many Beatles songs start with the title and this time by comparison we'll investigate how many times the Rolling Stones did it. The difference is BIG. Plus hear the last song Joey Ramone listened to in his lifetime, and two Neil Young songs he'd soften on over time, but we won't, and we'll head to Texas to learn the whereabouts of Jesus ;)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Here's the 2nd of 3 parts of an alphabetical by artists investigation into select songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. This time we're going from G to Q, with everyone from Genesis to Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, John Lennon, Marley, McCartney, Tom Petty and Queen. The music and the stories behind it, with Jeff Woods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a triumph of rock music writing/performance/recording along with my conversation celebrating a favourite collection of music that's available everywhere as of Friday May 1st 2026 as the Arlene and the People Onward Believer Deluxe Edition,Vocalist/keyboards/songwriter Arlene Paculan and guitarist/songwriter Kevin Dvorak join Jeff Woods for a 5 song preview including their cover that inspired Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace to respond with two words: “It's beautiful”. It truly is. Hear the cover of NAVEED, and four more contemporary prog rock wet dreams, that also feature drummer Jan Bilek, and bassist Len Dvorak.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Another huge night of Newfoundland & Labrador music, bringing the sound, the stories, and the talent straight to you.

Here's a fun investigation of songs that in the first bit of vocal reveal their title. We're going alphabetically by artist and featuring select songs, this time between the letters A and F, including a deep dive into what is unquestionably one of the secrets to the Beatles songwriting success. Everyone from them to Bowie, JJ Cale, The Clash, The Coop, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

More hand-plucked gems from Jeff's collection, featuring everyone from Chris Cornell to Johnny Cash, Lee Harvey Osmond (Tom Wilson's alter ego) Black Dub (Daniel Lanois' project with Trixie Whitley), Zeppelin, Allman Brothers Band, Beatles, and Joe Jackson.It's all about the songs!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

"I am a DJ, I am what I play", said David Bowie. And so this is that, untethered by era, with songs from the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and 2000s, in this recurring theme that gets started with everyone from Big Star to Beatles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

The you got your peanut butter in my chocolate scenario has similarly worked wonders, on occasion, with songs. And so this time, the best of rock's mashups, with a couple of rock's best remixes too. Everyone from Beatles to Black Sabbath, James Brown, Green Day, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Johnny Cash, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, and Beautiful People. The podcast version of the radio episode. Enjoy!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

This time it's rockstars other names. Not real names, but aliases. Starting with the one that begat The Ramones, and you won't believe your ears with some of these songs and the moonlighting that was going on in the 60s and 70s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Jeff takes you back to the break of 1976, and shines a light on the albums out in Jan/Feb/March, when Bowie was under the influence of Philly soul and German theatre, Genesis were on member lighter, The Doobies welcomed a new brother, and it was do or die for Thin Lizzy and RUSH, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Rock fans especially in Canada, and wherever the Max magic found its way into the ears and hearts of adults and universal juveniles alike, are in for a treat this time, as musician and author Bob Wegner joins Jeff Woods, and they are here for "a celebration!" That of the Kim Mitchell endorsed (he's a contributor too) triumphantly cool Max Webster High Class, 448 page glossy coffee table book. In this 35 minute episode, the Max Webster expert and forever fan joins the Max super fan/follower supporter, sharing insights and highlights from the Max Webster music catalogue, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Come on a tour of American born music mostly, with an injection of the like-sounding swampy grooves of a rogue Canuck from Hamiton Ontario, in a hearty gumbo of music history that's been simmering inside of musicologist Jeff Woods' brain salad for months on end, and featuring some of his personal favourite artists from JJ Cale, to Little Feat, Doobies, CCR, and the Tony Joe White inspired Tom Wilson who prompted Bruce Springsteen to reflect on his song about the kind of music Jesus surely would have sang, if Jesus were that kind of rockstar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Paul Rees fell in love with AOR when it began with Boston in 1976, the polished, ramped-up hits that were briefly the music of the American heartland. His book ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' remembers the age when records were launched via car stereos, their eternally appealing sound and the preposterous lives of the people who wrote and played them – Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Don Henley and Toto among them. “It's happy music,” he points out. “Music that makes you raise a quizzical eyebrow.” In the mix … … the original AOR sound: “Led Zeppelin hard rock with Eagles harmonies and a stratospheric high-tenor voca|” … the absolute power of producers like Mutt Lange (a man raised on radio jingles) … Pat Benatar, the former married bank clerk who wanted to be Robert Plant in a leotard … “AOR stars were all salesmen who talked in quotes” ... the many reasons Don Henley fired people on a whim … Def Leppard's vision of America built on AOR and cowboy movies … “Chicago and the Tubes never played on their records” … “he ended up butterball-naked in a cocaine threesome sting with two disguised police women” … the producer who had his trout pond realigned as he couldn't work looking at a garden that wasn't symmetrical … the story of Toto's Africa: “tape loops strung round chair-backs and a quick flick through a geography book” … “if this record's a hit I'll run naked down Sunset Boulevard”. Order a copy of ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raised-Radio-Paul-Rees/dp/1408721112 Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rees fell in love with AOR when it began with Boston in 1976, the polished, ramped-up hits that were briefly the music of the American heartland. His book ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' remembers the age when records were launched via car stereos, their eternally appealing sound and the preposterous lives of the people who wrote and played them – Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Don Henley and Toto among them. “It's happy music,” he points out. “Music that makes you raise a quizzical eyebrow.” In the mix … … the original AOR sound: “Led Zeppelin hard rock with Eagles harmonies and a stratospheric high-tenor voca|” … the absolute power of producers like Mutt Lange (a man raised on radio jingles) … Pat Benatar, the former married bank clerk who wanted to be Robert Plant in a leotard … “AOR stars were all salesmen who talked in quotes” ... the many reasons Don Henley fired people on a whim … Def Leppard's vision of America built on AOR and cowboy movies … “Chicago and the Tubes never played on their records” … “he ended up butterball-naked in a cocaine threesome sting with two disguised police women” … the producer who had his trout pond realigned as he couldn't work looking at a garden that wasn't symmetrical … the story of Toto's Africa: “tape loops strung round chair-backs and a quick flick through a geography book” … “if this record's a hit I'll run naked down Sunset Boulevard”. Order a copy of ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raised-Radio-Paul-Rees/dp/1408721112 Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Rees fell in love with AOR when it began with Boston in 1976, the polished, ramped-up hits that were briefly the music of the American heartland. His book ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' remembers the age when records were launched via car stereos, their eternally appealing sound and the preposterous lives of the people who wrote and played them – Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Asia, REO Speedwagon, Don Henley and Toto among them. “It's happy music,” he points out. “Music that makes you raise a quizzical eyebrow.” In the mix … … the original AOR sound: “Led Zeppelin hard rock with Eagles harmonies and a stratospheric high-tenor voca|” … the absolute power of producers like Mutt Lange (a man raised on radio jingles) … Pat Benatar, the former married bank clerk who wanted to be Robert Plant in a leotard … “AOR stars were all salesmen who talked in quotes” ... the many reasons Don Henley fired people on a whim … Def Leppard's vision of America built on AOR and cowboy movies … “Chicago and the Tubes never played on their records” … “he ended up butterball-naked in a cocaine threesome sting with two disguised police women” … the producer who had his trout pond realigned as he couldn't work looking at a garden that wasn't symmetrical … the story of Toto's Africa: “tape loops strung round chair-backs and a quick flick through a geography book” … “if this record's a hit I'll run naked down Sunset Boulevard”. Order a copy of ‘Raised On Radio: Power Ballads, Cocaine & Payola – the AOR Glory Years 1976-1986' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Raised-Radio-Paul-Rees/dp/1408721112 Help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff's back from a break and armed with stories about songs about big ones, brass ones, empty ones, burning ones, in an episode that flashes back to the roaring twenties, the summer of ‘69, the seventies, eighties, nineties and 2000s, with nothing but songs this time about bed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Prior, a.k.a. The Rock Professor, hosts 3 hours of the best in rock, boogie, and blues on the planet - broadcast every Thursday right here on Podomatic at 20:00 (GMT+2), and every Friday from 18:00 to 21:00 (GMT+2) across South Africa on MC90.3 FM (Plettenberg Bay) and Knysna 97.0 FM. You can also stream worldwide via Wave Broadcasting or on the TuneIn app. 

Brian Orlando is not just the morning drive co-host at Long Island's 94.3 The Shark, but a second-generation psychic who uses the energy of song to help guide others.  His powerful status connects him with not only the local community but with music legends like Corey Taylor (Slipknot), Gavin Rossdale (Bush), and Kevin Martin (Candlebox).  A unique journey that added another talent to his resume, as he is also the author of Rock and Soul Tarot.Hosts Rich DeSisto and Steve Raymond uncover how Brian leveraged authentic conversations, not just typical interviews with rockstars to create unforgettable moments on-air, including on-the-spot performances and even a live radio proposal! You'll hear how he convinced musicians to jam live in the studio, stories about partnering with stars from Anthrax to Candlebox, and his heartfelt approach to radio philanthropy.  Like organizing a 24-hour telethon for Angela's House and a star-studded mental health awareness campaign after Chris Cornell's death.Brian opens up about how music saved his life as a teen, the healing power of songs like Blondie's "Heart of Glass," Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train," and Candlebox's "Far Behind," and the parallels between tarot and rock storytelling. Discover his journey from truck driver to on-air talent, the challenges of breaking into radio, navigating rejection, and his honest reflections on personal growth, intuition, and mental health.Topping it off, Brian shares a group tarot reading for radio professionals facing transitions and offers motivational advice for creators, broadcasters, and music fans confronting change.Whether you're into radio, classic rock, tarot, or stories of resilience and reinvention, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes tales, learning moments, and inspiration for anyone passionate about music, broadcasting, or self-discovery.(00:00) "Brian's Selfless Journey Through Radio"(5:13) Kazoo-Talica Charity Promotion(8:49) "Unexpected Interview and Connection"(12:13) "Song Mashup Instructions"(15:51) The Humility of Psychic Work(16:55) Music's Healing Power(20:26) "Candlebox Memories and Friendship"(24:53) Angela's House Charity Telethon Idea(27:31) "Chris Cornell Tribute Broadcast"(32:52) Father's Critique of Radio DJs(35:46) "Weekend Radio Memories, 2008"(39:58) "Radio: More Than a Novelty"(41:46) Radio Job Rejection Reflections(46:12) Rigid Interviews Lack Connection(46:53) Radio Career Connection Story(51:53) "Radio Audition Leads to Opportunity"(54:33) "Overcoming Comparison and Moving Forward"(57:20) "Embracing Change and New Paths"(59:51) "Rock and Soul Tarot Promo"Click here to make a donation to Angela's HouseClick here to purchase Rock n Soul TarotYou can download or stream every episode of AIRCHECK from Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also listen on YouTube. Ask your Smart Speaker to “Play Aircheck Podcast”.If you're a radio vet with a story to tell we want to hear from you.Email us at Aircheckme@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook: facebook.com/aircheckmeTell us what you think and your favorite episode!

Michael opens this episode paying tribute to beloved Philadelphia WMMR radio legend Pierre Robert, reflecting on a bygone era of authentic, local broadcasting that may never return. Then, a Smerconish.com poll question that everyone's afraid to answer: Is AI coming for your job? From Amazon's robot revolution to a professor predicting 90%+ unemployment, this episode dives into the future of work — and whether humans will have any role left. Listen here, then rate and review this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.