Rock in Retrospect

Pat Francis (Rock Solid) comes on the show to discuss the legendary new wave duo Eurythmics. Topics discussed include the duo's formation, their iconic music videos, their side projects and solo care…

Blogger Michelle Bourg and researcher Jonathan Raymond come on the show to discuss the life, career and legacy of Carly Simon. Topics discussed include Simon's troubled early life, her iconic song "Y…

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze each nominated song and score, give our personal rankings, our predictio…

Music industry veteran Mark Satlof joins us to discuss the legendary Detroit rock band MC5 who are nominated again for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. Topics discussed included…

Emmy-winning graphics operator David Festini comes on to discuss the vastly underrated classic rock band Foreigner. Topics discussed include the band's' formation, the often-strained partnership betw…

Author David Cantwell (The Running Kind: Listening to Merle Haggard) and music critic Tom Lane (Tom Lane's Music Blog) come on to talk about country music's place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Top…

Josh Fitzgerald (Movies That Rock: The Post) and John Mutford come on to discuss The Tragically Hip, one of Canada's most beloved rock bands. Topics discussed include the band's formation and earlies…

Mark Lempke (The Also-Rans) returns to the show to discuss our thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's official Class of 2022 ballot...on the day they were announced! We provide an in-depth analys…

Music journalist David Schnelwar comes on the show to discuss the life and career of singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. Topics discussed include Crow's time as a backup singer (for the likes of Michael J…

In a roundtable discussion of Nick's recently-revised rankings of his Top 100 Rock Hall Prospects Project (aka Top Rock Hall Snubs), he is joined by 4 guests who are incredibly knowledgeable of all t…

On our season two premiere, we talk to the Induct Cyndi Lauper team (Joe, Colin and Bay) about their ongoing campaign to get this 80s icon into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (sign their petition here)…

Friend and music fan Greg Peurach comes on to discuss the life and career of Joe Cocker, one of rock and roll's greatest vocalists. Topics discussed include Cocker's iconic performance at the 1969 Wo…

Blogger and educator Stephanie Carta (Spaces and Society)  comes on the show to discuss the legendary alternative rock duo Tears for Fears.  Topics discussed include the political messages of their m…

Music blogger Michelle Bourg (Iconic Rock Talk Show) and returning guest Mary Layton (Hall Watchers) come on the show to discuss one of the most prestigious awards in the American arts: The Kennedy C…

Comedian and writer Murray Valeriano (host of For What It's Worth) comes on the show to discuss the 90s alternative  rock band Cake. Topics discussed include the band's many musical influences,  thei…

Archivist Lisa S. comes on the show to discuss Bauhaus, one of the most original and influential bands of the last four decades. Topics discussed include Lisa's  experiences at Peter Murphy concerts,…

Peter Waters (Talking the Talkies) joins us to discuss the life and career of living metal legend Rob Zombie. Topics discussed include Zombie's early odd jobs, his time with former band White Zombie …

Joe Kwaczala (Who Cares About the Rock Hall?) comes on the show to discuss his all-time favorite band Nirvana. Topics discussed include their legendary MTV Unplugged performance, the ongoing Marc Jac…

Wes Gabrielsen, an educator and friend who teaches a rock music history course, comes on the show to discuss classic rock hitmakers Toto. Topics discussed include the members' extensive work as sessi…

Critic and friend Tom Lane (Tom Lane's Music Blog) comes on the show to discuss the career and legacy of Philly Soul legends The Spinners. Topics discussed include their earliest struggles working at…