Best Gary Vaughan Podcasts (2025)

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From Bail to Breakthrough: A Recovery Journey | Alicia Darl VanMeter and Gary Vaughan | 87 1:55:43

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In this powerful and inspiring episode, J.D. sits down with Alicia Darl VanMeter, who shares her raw, unfiltered story of addiction, arrest, and recovery. From the depths of despair to a place of healing, Alicia opens up about her journey—from the chaos of rock bottom to finding a purpose in helping others. She’s joined by Gary Vaughan, the bail bo…

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The Life and Career of Boxing Legend Christy Martin | 94 1:08:38

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In this powerhouse episode, boxing legend Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin joins J.D. for a raw and inspiring sit-down that spans her iconic career and extraordinary resilience. From her roots in Itmann, West Virginia, to becoming the first—and still only—female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, Christy opens up about her ea…

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13 Must-Watch Horror Films in Appalachia | Foz Rotten | 93 1:35:28

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What better way to kick it off than with a horror movie showdown guaranteed to feed your Appalachian soul? On this spooky, cinema-soaked episode, J.D. is joined by horror aficionado and filmmaker Foz Rotten (aka Aaron White) for a rapid-fire 90-minute conversation about 13 hand-picked horror movies you must watch this season—each soaked in rural dr…

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Date Reports, Show Reports, Dead Rockstars and More! – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1434 1:51:08

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On this episode I play show reports from The Who, Oasis, Carl Palmer, a douchebag clip of the week and MUCH MUCH more! Music by The Good The Bad and The Zugly The Who Van Halen Emerson Lake and Palmer Hank Jr. The Oxys Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GE…

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Xbox Console Prices Going Up Again!, Palfarm Gets Announced # 462 1:51:28

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It feels like deja vu has hit all over again, with Microsoft announcing yet another price increase on Xbox consoles. Is it really all about macroeconomic conditions? Should we be concerned about what the next-gen Xbox console will actually become? Do Sean and Marc have concerns that there could even be one at this rate? And why haven't Microsoft re…

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The Gift of Hospice | Michelle Cook and Kelly McFarland | 92 1:50:53

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In this emotional, eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with two deeply compassionate women who have made it their life’s work to care for people at the end of theirs. This week, we’re talking about hospice—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it just might be the closest thing to angels on earth. Kelly McFarland is the Education Coordinator at Hospic…

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Emergency Medical Services in Appalachia | 91 1:18:47

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In this brutally honest episode, J.D. sits down with three seasoned professionals in emergency medical services to talk about a crisis most folks aren’t even aware of — rural EMS systems in West Virginia are on life support, or are they? Nick Lawrence, in an operations role at STAT Ambulance Service, joins us alongside longtime EMS legend Jonathan …

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Glenn Hughes Chosen Track by Track Review 52:35

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On this episode , at the request of the Sheriff, Richard Fusey, I do a track by track review of the latest Glenn Hughes album, Chosen Order Chosen HERE Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandroll…

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An Appalachian Death Doula | Tracy Seffers | 90 1:36:04

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In this beautiful and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with death doula Tracy Seffers to talk about what it really means to walk with people through the end of life. From the emotional to the spiritual to the downright practical, Tracy pulls back the curtain on a process we all will face—but few of us are ready to talk about. Tracy shares what b…

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PKMR 32 – The Old Redo

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PKMR 32 – The Old Redo Took two takes to get this one right, but we managed to pull off a low level masterpiece of a show for your listening displeasure. Music by: Demokhratia – ? Oaktails – Dazzling Dress Social Circkle – Static Eyes Wesley & The Boys – Alano Club Spleens – Snakes For Bangs Reatards – Blew My Mind Stooges – Penetration The Peechee…

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The Mothman Lore Explained Entirely | Tinfoil Hat Show w/ Tom Riser | 89 2:10:19

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In this deep-dive Tin Foil Hat Show episode, J.D. sits down with fellow Appalachian truth-seeker Tom Riser to unravel the entire lore of the Mothman — one of the most iconic and mystifying figures in American cryptid history. From the original sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966 to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, from Men in Black…

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Nintendo Summons a Big Direct # 461 1:40:28

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Nintendo surprised with an announcement of a 60-minute Nintendo Direct that happened on Friday, and boy did they have some things to announce, including the title of the next Mario Movie being Super Mario Galaxy, a new Fire Emblem game, the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and a heck of a lot more. Sean and Marc discuss their favorite thin…

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Cancer in Appalachia | Dr. David Shimm | 88 1:01:53

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In this important episode of Creepalachia, JD sits down with Dr. David Shimm, a physician with one of the most impressive educational backgrounds in medicine—Harvard undergrad, Duke-trained internist and hematologist, and radiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. Together, they discuss one of the most pressing and under-reported health …

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My Gambling Addiction Took 20K in One Year | Randy Ferrill | 86 1:03:43

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In this revealing episode, Randy Ferrill sits down with J.D. to share how an innocent hobby—playing digital card games—turned into a devastating financial spiral. Over the course of one year, Randy lost nearly $20,000, not at a casino or a racetrack, but through microtransactions in solitaire and other mobile games. We break down how these seemingl…

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Hollow Knight Silksong Impressions, Xbox Game Pass Bad For Game Devs # 460 1:34:40

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After years of waiting and anticipation building for its ultimate release, Hollow Knight Silksong is FINALLY out, and Sean has played at least the first few areas. How is this game for newcomers to the series? Does it make it easy to get into the flow of things? And how long does it take to get difficult? (Not very long). Once again, Xbox Game Pass…

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The Letcher County Courthouse Shooting | Hillbilly Crime and Tya Adams | 85 1:51:51

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In this gripping episode of Creepalachia, J.D. sits down with two powerful voices in one of the most disturbing stories coming out of eastern Kentucky: Elizabeth from the YouTube channel Hillbilly Crime, and Tya Adams, a survivor with a voice the system tried to silence. Elizabeth has been on the front lines of independent reporting around the shoc…

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Songs About Death, Depression, and Happiness | Matt Deal | 84 1:15:14

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In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, J.D. sits down with southern West Virginia’s own Matt Deal, a singer-songwriter whose haunting lyrics explore themes of life, death, depression, and the raw beauty of struggle. He performs several original songs live, opening a window into the pain and poetry of Appalachian living. We also veer into light…

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It’s Raining Bottles of Piss on Justin Timberlake! – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1432 1:38:00

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this episode , I finish out the Dead Rockstars stories and Chris Capelle calls in with a Billy Idol/Joan Jett show review Got it — let’s make these SEO-friendly show notes for the latest Rock and Roll Geek Show episode. I’ll optimize with keywords like rock podcast, classic rock, Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Dead Rockstars, etc., so it’s search-friendly …

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The Kids Aren’t Alright: A Deep Dive into West Virginia’s Child Welfare Crisis | 83 2:03:42

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In this powerful and brutally honest conversation, J.D. is joined by three fierce advocates who have spent their lives on the frontlines of West Virginia’s child welfare system. Together, they pull no punches when it comes to the state of CPS, foster care, mental health, addiction, and the layers of broken systems affecting kids across the Mountain…

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PlayStation 6 Portable at Launch? # 459 2:00:52

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Apologies for being a day late, as the Labor Day holiday delayed the episode. But at least there's plenty to discuss on this episode, mainly PlayStation, as a leak has surfaced from the reliable Moore's Law is Dead, stating that the PlayStation 6 Portable could be available at the launch of the console and will be presented as its own unique SKU, a…

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My Son Was Beaten to Death in Jail | Kimberly Burks and Latasha Williams | 82 1:30:50

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J.D. sits down with Kimberly Burks, the mother of Quantez Burks, and Latasha Williams, Quantez’s fiancée, to discuss the disturbing events surrounding his death in the custody of Southern Regional Jail in West Virginia. In one of the most powerful and emotional episodes ever recorded for Creepalachia, these two women explain how Quantez was brutall…

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PKMR 31 – Creature Comforts

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PKMR 31 – Creature Comforts Bidets, beignets, friend recommendations, international punk rock and metal. All this and more, ya just gotta listen! Alternate Action – Dead End Street The Geros – Razor Dogs Cryptic Slaughter – Lowlife Dead Heat – Perpetual Punishment The Stuckists – Art Or Arse? Otoboke Beaver – Don’t Light My Fire Leviathan – Lycanth…

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The Ghost of Harry at Rock City Cake Company | Morgan Morrison | 81 2:07:38

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In this episode of Creepalachia, I sit down with Morgan Morrison, co-owner of Rock City Cake Company in Charleston, West Virginia. What started as a conversation about cake and creativity quickly turned into one of the eeriest tales we’ve ever shared. Their shop isn’t just a bakery — it’s located on the very site of the 1949 Woolworth Fire, where s…

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Dead Rockstars – Scott “Top Ten” Kempner

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This is day 30 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Dino Zanilinnin calls in with a memory of Scot Kempner of The Dictators Music by: The Dictators ? Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends …

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Dead Rockstars – Greg Kihn 26:31

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This is day 29 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Friend of the show and friend of mine, Ralph Miller, calls in with a bunch of great memories of Greg Kihn. Music by: Greg Kihn Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID…

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Dead Rockstars – Tom Petty 14:45

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This is day 28 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Steven Cohen calls in with a Tom Petty memory Music by: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollge…

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Dead Rockstars – Cozy Powell

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This is day 27 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Mark Bridges calls in with a memory of Cozy Powell Music by: Paul Gilbert (Feat. Cozy Powell) Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rocka…

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From Rabbit Farmer to Elite CrossFit Athlete | Austin Hatfield | 80 1:18:46

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In this episode, J.D. sits down with Austin Hatfield, a former rabbit farmer from Beckley, West Virginia, who traded farm chores for barbells—and made it all the way to the CrossFit Games. Austin opens up about how rural life and responsibility shaped him long before competition ever did. From loading hay bales to carb loading up for the Open, his …

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Dead Rockstars – Elvis Presley

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This is day 26 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Brigitte calls in with a memory of her first concert in 1977 seeing Elvis. Music by: Elvis Presley Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.…

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Mafia The Old Country Impressions, Hollow Knight Silksong Soon! # 458 1:21:32

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Post Gamescom 2025, there are even more games coming soon, whether it be this holiday season or beyond into 2026. Perhaps the most anticipated title of all, Hollow Knight Silksong FINALLY has a release date and its soon on September 4. Is this giving Sean and Marc the itch to play the first one again? Are they excited about the game? And will it de…

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Dead Rockstars – The Monkees

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This is day 25 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Krazy Joe from Krazy Joe’s Concession Stand calls in with a dead rockstar story of The Monkees and a Hulk Hogan bonus Music by: The Monkees Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHO…

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Dead Rockstars – Chris Squire of Yes

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This is day 23 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Chris Dash, one of the Rock and Roll Ushers, calls in with a dead rockstar encounter with Chris Squire of Yes Music by: Chris Squire Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR A…

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Dead Rockstars Stevie Ray Vaughan Again

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This is day 23 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Kreg Stepp calls in with a tribute Stevie Ray Vaughan ? Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! D…

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A Veteran Talks About 12 Years in Iraq to How He Became Homeless | Charles Stewart | 78 2:15:03

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In one of the most emotional episodes yet, J.D. sits down with Charles Stewart, a former Army combat medic who spent 12 years in Iraq. But this isn’t just a story about war—it’s a raw and unflinching conversation about what happens after the battlefield. Charles opens up about losing friends in combat, the trauma of being both healer and survivor, …

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Dead Rockstars – Country Dick Montana of The Beat Farmers

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This is day 22 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Darryk Ataide calls in with a tribute to Country Dick Montana of The Beat Farmers, who died ONSTAGE! Music by The Beat Farmers Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID…

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Dead Rockstars – Eddie Van Halen

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This is day 21 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Rocky calls in with a story about Van Halen Music by Van Halen Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebook.com/rnr…

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The One About Gamescom ONL 2025 # 457 52:42

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On a day we don't normally do an episode, Sean and Marc discuss the Gamescom Opening Night Live event and which announcements they are excited about from the show. But also, was it something you really need to go out of your way to see? Plus, PlayStation 5 price increases in the USA, Shawn Layden says prices should already be $80 because they shoul…

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Dead Rockstars – Ronnie James Dio 16:25

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This is day 20 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , I read a note from Rita McKinney about Ronnie James Dio Music by Rainbow Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com facebo…

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Dead Rockstars – Christine McVie 11:26

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This is day 19 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Nyx Spencer calls in with a memory of Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac Music by Lindsay Buckingham /Christine McVie Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iP…

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I Quit My Day Job to Write Books | Sam Smith | 77 1:17:35

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This week on Creepalachia, I’m joined by S. D. Smith—also known as Sam Smith—author of The Green Ember saga, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key, Mooses with Bazookas, and more. We talk through how he started one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns to come out of West Virginia. We dig into the heart of what makes a story matter: his journey …

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Dead Rockstars – Smashed Gladys 18:47

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This is day 18 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Chad Burns calls in with a memory of the band Smashed Gladys Music by Smashed Gladys Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgee…

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Dead Rockstars – Lemmy of Motorhead 16:27

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This is day 17 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Jeffrey Zelepugas calls in with a memory of Lemmy and Phil Taylor of Motorhead. Music by Motorhead Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.…

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Dead Rockstars – Neil Peart 9:43

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This is day 16 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , Steven Cohen calls in with a memory of Neil Peart of Rush Music by Rush Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – ANDROID www.rockandrollgeek.com faceboo…

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Dead Rockstars – Johnny Winter 15:40

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This is day 15 of the Dog Days of Podcasting. On this episode , I relate a rockstar encounter that the Sheriff, Richard Fusey had with Johnny Winter Music by Johnny Winter Donate to the show – Rock and Roll Geek Friends And Family Membership DONATE ON PATREON! DONATE ON PAYPAL! GET THE ROCK and ROLL GEEK APP FOR iPHONE OR ANDROID! iPhone/iPad – AND…