WMMR - MMaRchives Podcast

We’ll never forget when Ace joined us back in 2014, freshly inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and still buzzing from it. He told us Tom Morello’s induction speech was “amazing,” and they even grabbed dinner the night before.

Talking about his new album at the time, Ace said he was thrilled with how it turned out because he kept things simple. “I go for feel and attitude,” he told us. “Too many chefs in the kitc...

To celebrate David Lee Roth's 71st birthday, Pierre Robert flashes back to a conversation with "Diamond" David Lee Roth from 1988 before he played the Spectrum on his "Skyscraper" solo tour. They discuss how rock and roll is very similar to mountain climbing, riding at 20ft surfboard across the crowd during live shows and Dave's hilarious diet of the 5 Basic Food groups.

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An intimate conversation with Jacoby Shaddix, Jerry Horton and Tobin Esperance of Papa Roach with WMMR's Pierre Robert. They discuss how their songwriting process is equivalent to making a hot dog, the benefits of having their own record label, and also overcoming negativity and despair with gratitude and positive outlooks.

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Prior to his show with My Chemical Romance at Citizens Bank Park, the legendary Alice Cooper came to the WMMR studios to chat with Pierre Robert. Alice was also celebrating his latest album The Revenge of Alice Cooper which is the first with his original band in 51 years! Alice also divulges tales from his days in the Hollywood Vampires social club, holding a loaded gun on Elvis Presley and a wild story of turning down the...

Prior to The Coral Reefer Band's set at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, Mac McAnally called into Pierre Robert's show. They discussed life after Jimmy Buffett's passing and how he wanted the band to "keep the party going". Mac also divulged a wild Buffett story that was the genesis for the song 'Boat Drinks'. These stories and many more!

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After the passing of original front man Bradley Nowell, it wasn't exactly clear how the band Sublime would continue on. For a stretch they took a detour as Sublime with Rome, honoring the original tunes and making new ones with Rome Ramirez. However original members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson have decided to return to the original Sublime name and carry on with Bradley's son Jakob in the lead role.

To get to know his story,...

To celebrate the return of The Black Parade to Philly, Pierre Robert flashes back to being backstage of the first Black Parade tour with My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way. They discuss how Alice Cooper was a major influence on their live shows, being on a label Frank Sinatra founded and how they got Liza Minnelli to provide guest vocals on the record. 

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To honor the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, Pierre Robert flashes back to a remarkable conversation with The Prince of Darkness in 2001. Ozzy was joined by his wife Sharon and during the chat Pierre got Sharon's first impressions of Ozzy and how she would hide his clothes to curb his drinking (unsuccessfully). Ozzy also remarked how he owed everything to the fans (and about 50 die-hard ones were invited to the interview to bear...

Killswitch Engage are taking over Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden for the Summer Of Loud Tour with Parkway Drive, I Prevail, Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, and more. Brent Porche talked with Killswitch vocalist Jesse Leach about this insanely heavy tour, new music from the band, and their mutual love for vinyl and Ozzy Osbourne.

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To promote his 2002 "Weapons of Self-Destruction" stand up tour, the comedic genius called into Pierre Robert's program. Robin recounts his excitement of remembering the 3 nights at the Tower Theatre as the last time he was in Philly he was still addicted to numerous substances. Mr. Williams also had Pierre in tears with his theories that TV is just KGB outtakes and how Keith Richard's cells have the cure for all humanity....

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.

In the second and final portion of the chat, the pair discuss how the immense heat affected the Philadelphia portion of the show and reminisced about a last minute stage announceme...

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary benefit concert Live Aid, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia hosted a conversation between Electric Factory Concerts co-founder and Live Aid Executive Producer Larry Magid and Pierre Robert.

In the first part of the conversation Larry shared some technical aspects of the show like what it was like to work with Bob Geldof and Bill Graham to book the show and how they de...

To celebrate what would've been Little Feat guitarist Paul Barrere's 77th birthday, we flash back to the year 1991 when the band paid Pierre Robert a visit for a special Work Force Block conversation and performance. They were in town to perform at the Tower Theatre that evening and the band raves about the acoustics in that building. They also reminisce about some of Paul's interesting liner notes on the record Shake Me U...

In an interview with Josh Katz, frontman of Badflower, Brent Porche caught up with the singer about the production of the band's latest album. Following the release of No Place Like Home, Katz chatted with Brent about tour pranks, name twins, guest appearances of mariachi bands, and the reason why there are holes in his walls...

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In an interview with Justin Benlolo, lead singer of BRKN LOVE, Brent Porche got the backstory on the band's latest album, The Program. Justin and Brent also talked about crack-of-dawn performances at ShipRocked, taco stands, getting the opportunity to hold Dave Grohl's guitar, and how amazing Bruno Mars is in concert. 

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WMMR's Brent Porche had a chat with NASCAR Cup Series driver and Daytona 500 Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. He was in town promoting the upcoming NASCAR races that are set to bring heart-pounding action and excitement to Pocono Raceway June 20th to 22nd, and Dover Motor Speedway July 18th to 20th.

They talk about everything from his early days in racing, to his first and most significant wrecks, and some of his bucket list r...

Yacht rock? ...eh, Tom doesn't really care. In depth conversation with Tom Johnson about The Doobie Brothers illustrious career and recording new music together for the first time in 40 years. 

The Doobie Brothers new studio album “Walk This Road” is available now. Catch them this summer at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ on August 13th. 

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Just two days after their 2025 MMRBQ performance, Mammoth came back to Philadelphia to perform in the very intimate club setting of the Foundry in a Pierre Presents session. Along with playing a set for some very lucky WMMR listeners, Wolfgang Van Halen sat down for a conversation with Pierre Robert in between songs, recorded in front of a live audience full of fans. 

The pair discussed Mammoth's latest single "The End," i...