Best Nerding Out On Rock Podcasts (2025)

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Epi 229: Gary Grant-Life on the Road with INXS-Part 2 1:33:04

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INXS fans are in for another treat with Part Two of our fascinating deep dive with the inimitable Gary Grant who joined the INXS family in 1981. His contribution was as large as any in ensuring INXS’ business affairs, touring and promotional efforts were A grade in every way. A great storyteller, we get fascinating insights into the game-changing t…

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Episode 379 - Collective Soul - See What You Started By Continuing 1:25:16

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The crew finishes our the Decades series by checking out the 2015 release See What You Started By Continuing from 90's hit makers Collective Soul. Ooh oh Ooh oh OOH-OOH, Rock On! See What You Started tour - October 3, 2015 Tabernacle Atlanta, Georgia Part 1 - https://youtu.be/72dFuz6_SIk?list=RD72dFuz6_SIk Part 2 - https://youtu.be/O8UyXHtaCdI?list…

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Ep 285: 25 Years of Cold - 13 Ways to Bleed On Stage 1:03:48

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In episode 285 of the podcast, we dig into Cold’s sophomore album, ‘13 Ways to Bleed On Stage’. We talk our early memories of the record, their interesting meld of sounds in this record, the all-time songs, and its legacy 25 years on. Cold, and this record specifically, continue to be underrated in our eyes, so we had to give it the Podioslave trea…

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Epi 228: Gary Grant – Life on the Road with INXS 1:21:20

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Strap yourself in, because this week Haydn & Bee crank it up with none other than Gary Grant, INXS’s powerhouse Touring Manager! From sweaty pub gigs to sold-out stadiums, Gary was the guy making sure the lights, the sound, and the chaos all came together for the ultimate INXS experience. He takes us backstage, on the buses, and across the globe wi…

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Ramble Radio 553: Sick Days 23:10

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In this one Eddie and a very sick Jerry reminisce on sick days of their youth... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 378 - My Morning Jacket - Z 1:16:12

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The crew takes a listen to jam scene favorites My Morning Jacket and their 2005 release Z. RoOOOOAAAAAck On! Fri, Apr 25, 2025 @ Louisville Palace Theatre https://youtu.be/fbXLcBCqePQ?si=v-Oi9HZCDLHThvxU Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. On tour now! Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com…

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Ep 284: A Convo w/Anthony & Chris of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die 1:09:45

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In episode 284 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Teti (guitarist) and Anthony Gesa (guitarist) of The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. We dig into their come ups with the band, our mutual love of Hum, band group chats, and their excellent new album, ‘Dreams of Being Dust’, out now on Epitaph Records. This was a fun one…

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Boy Meets Corpse w/ Chris Crespo & Dan Wickes 1:07:57

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Boy Meet Corpse Chris Crespo releases his first comedy/horror novel. comedians Chris Crespos ig @cresposts and Dan Wickes Ig @dan_wickesBy ray devito

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Ramble Radio 552: What we missed on the big screen 22:49

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk about movies they wished they could've seen on the big screen, Mega Man as a TV show, Koko B Ware's underrated finisher and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble 461: Was Mega Man originally a pleasure bot? (Did Madden become Ping Pong?) 46:22

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk Mega Man, Donkey Kong, Boz Skaggs, Sade, Diff'rent Strokes and create a showdown between two Kenny Rogers alter egos... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 551: From The Eyes of Wakanda to Star Trek 27:45

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk Eyes of Wakanda, Alien Earth and of course, Star Trek... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 377 - Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill 1:34:01

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The crew takes on one of the best selling albums of all tiii-eeee-iiii-eeeme in 1995's Jagged Little Pill from Alanis Morissette. Drum Machine On! Jagged Little Pill Live World Tour: https://youtu.be/LHUk24pSJYo?list=RDLHUk24pSJYo Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. On tour and headed to Europe soon. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordrev…

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Ep 283: A Conversation with David Mackinder of Fireworks 1:04:05

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In episode 283 of the podcast, we’re joined by David Mackinder, vocalist of the band Fireworks. We dig into Dave’s musical come up, the early days of Fireworks, their evolution from record to record, and where they are at as a band today. Fireworks continues to be a band we’ve loved for two decades, and this conversation only deepened that connecti…

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Ramble Radio 550: Mama Loving… Hockey Legend 26:17

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk collecting video games, the build a figure feature in sports games, then Jerry got screwed... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Epi 227: Happy Birthday INXS: Time for a List!! 1:22:04

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Episode 227: Happy Birthday INXS: Time for a List!! August 16th, 2025 signifies another milestone with INXS turning 48 with coinciding birthday wishes to Tim Farriss (68 years young) and little brother Jon turning 64 in the same week. As such, what better way in celebrating the iconic tunes of INXS with a Bee and Haydn list. Focusing on the first h…

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Ramble 460: What really killed Atari 40:17

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie (on location) lose their minds over a new Predaking Transformers figure, show some love to the 90's Joes (kinda), figure out what helped sink Atari and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 549: The beauty of collecting action figures 25:04

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk action figure collecting, action figure collecting and more action figure collecting... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 376 - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Southern Accents 1:33:00

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The crew revisits the 1985 release Southern Accents from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Rock On! Live in Wantaugh, NY July 14, 1985: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS-iStZ-z_Q&list=RDHS-iStZ-z_Q&start_radio=1&pp=ygUgdG9tIHBldHR5IGxpdmUgMTk4NSBmdWxsIGNvbmNlcnSgBwE%3D Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. On tour now! Website: https://ridiculo…

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Ep 282: A Conversation with Chance Smith of Kerosene Heights 1:03:03

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In episode 282 of the podcast, we’re joined by Chance Smith, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the band Kerosene Heights. We dig into Chance’s early influences, the bands formation, their creative processes and their excellent new album, ‘Blame It On The Weather’, out August 15th, 2025 on SideOneDummy Records. We are really digging Kerosene Heights,…

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Epi 226: INXS; Top Triple J 100 Poll of all Time!! 1:17:18

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Triple J, the kings of alternative and underground radio since 1975 just held their public vote for Australia’s greatest 100 songs of all time with some 2.65 million people voting. That’s nearly 10% of the entire Australian population!!! It’s with pride, joy, exultation and somewhat genuine surprise, that INXS’ 1987 classic “Never Tear Us Apart” ca…

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Ramble Radio 548: A Street Fighter II Rock Bottom 26:37

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie read a lovely email from a lovely Rambler, and Jerry tells a Street Fighter II arcade story from back in the day... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble 459: If Flynn got sucked into Pitfall, Tron is a much better movie 43:33

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry break down why they aren't into Tron even though they always try, talk Cocoon, Short Circuit, the amazing G.I. Joe Classified toy line and so much more... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 547: Let’s never mention that unmentionable band ever again 20:57

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk movie disappointments and so much more... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 375 - Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 1:49:57

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The crew celebrates the upcoming 50th anniversary of the 1975 release Wish You Were Here from Pink Floyd. Come have a cigar, and Rock On! Pink Floyd Live in Seattle - April 10, 1975 https://youtu.be/aZyDy3uNHSk?list=RDaZyDy3uNHSk (Audio only) Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Catch them on tour now! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordr…

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Ep 281: The Summer Mailbag Returns! 55:55

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In episode 281 of the podcast, we answer questions…..from you! The mailbag is back, and full of fun nerdery throughout. We tackle questions from you, the PodHeads. What band could sell out football stadiums if they reunited? Is Taylor Swift the most popular musician of all time? What’s an underrated album we slept on in the moment? We answer these,…

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Ramble Radio 546: “If you can walk away from Mega, maybe they can walk away from Maga” 21:35

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk fandom that has Eddie hopping mad and Mega Man game rankings that has Jerry as mad as the wind... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble 458: We Already Miss SDCC 42:57

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry already miss Comic-Con, reflect on comic cons past, find the perfect match for Sgt. Slaughter and so much more... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 545: Now We Spoil Fantastic Four and Speculate on What's Next 23:09

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In this one, fresh off a second viewing, Jerry and Eddie gush over Fantastic Four, spoil the heck out of it and talk about what might happen next... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 374 - Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home 1:19:26

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We begin another anniversary series by going back 60 years to discuss Bob Dylan going electric on his 1965 release Bringing It All Back Home! And get booed for Rocking On! Newport Film Festival links: REHEARSAL: https://youtu.be/mGm22XKxyjw?list=PL9tWM07_jQ9SzTRUFpDaD0YWyn-sWFxAd MAGGIE'S FARM: https://youtu.be/G8yU8wk67gY?list=PL9tWM07_jQ9SzTRUFpD…

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Ep 280: A Conversation with Dave Gutter 1:45:56

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In episode 280 of the podcast, we’re joined in person by legendary Maine musician, Dave Gutter. We dig into his nearly 40 years as a musician, his numerous projects, including Rustic Overtones, Paranoid Social Club, Armies and more, working with/winning a Grammy writing a song for Aaron Neville, and his fabulous new solo record ‘The Music Industry …

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Epi 225: Mystify ~ A musical journey with Michael Hutchence. 1:49:18

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A special 1 hour 50 mins feature album review this week, as Bee and I take nostalgic walk down memory lane to July 2019, where on the back of Richard Lowenstein’s heartfelt Documentary tribute to Michael Hutchence the subsequent Soundtrack: Mystify was released to Australia, Japan and European audiences. The brainchild of Chris Murphy, this innovat…

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Superman (2025) Movie Review & Superman and DCU Refresh Discussion 1:44:32

1M ago1:44:32

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Join us for an in-depth review of James Gunn's highly anticipated Superman (2025) film! Can you believe it is finally here?! We discuss what we bring to our viewing of this film, emotionally and more. Then we break down everything you need to know about the latest Superman movie that's reshaping the DC Universe. Look Up. What We Cover: Superman 202…

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Ramble Radio 544: The Great Spoiler Free Fantastic Four Review! 12:06

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry fresh from seeing The Fantastic Four: First Steps give a spoiler free review... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble 457: Looking Ahead to the Fantastic Four 41:36

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry get excited to see The Fantastic Four First Steps and ramble about movies... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 543: Look At This Guys Junk, Of Course He’ll be a Klingon 29:40

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In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk unsatisfied fans and get into a little Star Wars vs Star Trek talk... enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 373 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd 1:03:31

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R4 Rerun Vol. 7 - EXCUSE ME while the crew revisits the 1973 debut from southern rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd. Rock On! (don't mind if I do, it's true). Hear the original review on episode 108 here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8389036 Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband…

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Ep 279: A Look Back at The Ataris - So Long, Astoria 55:12

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In episode 279 of the podcast, we dig into the classic Ataris album from 2003, ‘So Long, Astoria’. We talk our early memories of the album, where the band was at around the time, the heavy themes of nostalgia throughout the record, and much more. This album was huge for us in the moment, and it continues to be one we come back to time and time agai…

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Ramble Radio 542: Tip a 40 out for Stanley 21:45

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In this one, Eddie and Jerry talk excitement for the new Donkey Kong game and lament a gaming character who lost it all... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble 456: Which Melon Gets It? 50:23

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Ramble Radio 541: The Superman Curse Ran a Train on Dean Cain 25:22

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In this one, after seeing the latest Jurassic World film, Jerry has a much more favorable review of Superman and Eddie gives it an even higher rating after seeing it again... Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jerry Rocha

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Episode 372 - Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath (Debut) 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

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The crew celebrates the last performance by the Prince of Darkness by going back to the beginning and discussing the 1970 self-titled debut from Black Sabbath. Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. On tour now! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrock…

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Ep 278: A Conversation with Jay Weinberg 1:21:02

2M ago1:21:02

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In episode 278 of the podcast, we’re joined by prolific drummer, and all around awesome guy, Jay Weinberg. We dig into all kinds of different territory with Jay. Touring with Suicidal Tendencies in support of the almighty Metallica, going from playing the massive stage to the club scene in the same week, how he approaches writing/playing as a new m…