Play That Rock n‘ Roll
A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
Episodes
May 27, 2025 • 59 mins
This is the final part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features three guest interviews. The first is with singer/songwriter ROBERT FLEISCHMAN. The second is with JEANNE BASONE aka "Hollywood" from GLOW. And the third is with A&R man TOM ZUTAUT.
In the first conversation, Robert Fleischman talks about his new solo album "Emotional Atlas", and how he channel his emotional pain into a beautiful...
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May 13, 2025 • 46 mins
This is the second part of Play That Rock n' Roll's coverage of ROCKNPOD 2025, and this episode features two guest interviews. The first is with bass player extraordinaire, BILLY SHEEHAN! The second is with BRIAN "DAMAGE" FORSYTHE, the lead guitarist and founding member of KIX!
In the first conversation, Billy Sheehan talks about Mr. Big's final gig, his memories of working with David Lee Roth, and his idea for a Spanish language...
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's special FULL TEAM COVERAGE of the announcement stating that WARREN ZEVON is a 2025 inductee for the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME!
This roundtable discussion features Chad Kushins (author of NOTHING'S BAD LUCK: The Lives of Warren Zevon), former radio host Anita Gevinson (who wrote about her relationship with Warren in her book, YOU TURN ME ON, I'M A RADIO), and photographer George Gruel (who wrote abou...
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April 21, 2025 • 54 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with MARK WHITE, the co-director of the "Y&T: ON WITH THE SHOW" (2019) documentary. This was one of the panel discussions that were held on the Main Stage at ROCKNPOD 2025.
In this conversation, Mark tells us about how he got connected with Y&T, why he wanted to make this documentary, and how he and his co-director Geoff Ganz went about putting it together, which included A LOT of intervi...
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April 7, 2025 • 73 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author C.M. Kushins about his book "BEAST: John Bonham and The Rise of Led Zeppelin".
In this conversation, we talk about why he wanted to write about John Bonham, how Chad navigated the myths and legends that surround Led Zeppelin, and what sets this book apart from all the other biographies about this band. We also discuss the new documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” and Chad shares...
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April 4, 2025 • 39 mins
Here is my full conversation with podcaster Stephanie Myers about her perspective on one of Jimmy Buffett's best albums -- "Son of a Son of a Sailor" (1978). Clips of this conversation were used in Part 2 of "A Podcast Looks at Jimmy" (Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective on Jimmy Buffett).
A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 2: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '70s:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/69kkQJCg07FtyyxuD5faDk
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March 28, 2025 • 77 mins
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the second part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover a soundtrack he recorded for a largely-forgotten comedy film, the introduction of the Coral Reefer Band, and a hot streak of hit records that made up the most suc...
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March 3, 2025 • 68 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Founder and CEO of Black Ink Presents, John Kinsner! John visited the show to discuss his production, "LABYRINTH IN CONCERT"!
In this conversation, we talk about how John got Black Ink Presents started, and the type of shows they produce, including a very cool story about working with Elton John. Then we dive into Labyrinth In Concert, as he tells us about how that show was conceptual...
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February 24, 2025 • 71 mins
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the first part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett. We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover his early life as a street musician, the bizarre label that gave him his first record deal, his first five albums, and who he was as an artist in the pre-Margarita...
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This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with former TNA Ring Announcer David Penzer about his new book, "SITTING RINGSIDE, Volume 2: The XWF, TNA and Life After Wrestling". And as an added bonus, we are joined by a special guest co-host: AAron Camaro from the Decibel Geek podcast!
We discuss some of the topics Dave covered in the book, including an infamous confrontation between Rowdy Roddy Piper and Vince Russo, but most of thi...
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January 21, 2025 • 49 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Corey Spector! Corey visited the show to discuss his Jimmy Buffett tribute show, "MARGARITAS IN PARADISE"!
In this conversation, we talk about what fans can expect at a Margaritas In Paradise show, how they pick the setlist, and what Jimmy’s music means to Corey. He also shares his experiences of seeing Jimmy in concert and visiting the original Margaritaville! Now Corey is also a sol...
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January 8, 2025 • 61 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's full conversation with podcaster Brian Colburn about his perspective on two of Bob Seger's best album: "Stranger In Town" (1978) and "Against the Wind" (1980). Clips of this conversation were used in Play That Rock n' Roll's two-part retrospective on Bob Seger.
Part 1: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/playthatrocknroll?selected=PAN8621412076
Part 2: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/playthatrocknroll...
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December 31, 2024 • 89 mins
This is Part TWO of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the commercial heyday of the Silver Bullet Band, Bob's foray into the MTV era, and what he has been up to in recent years. We also discuss some major pop culture events Bob passed on, his connections to Miami Vice, and the biggest chart hit of his career.
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December 23, 2024 • 79 mins
This is Part One of Play That Rock n' Roll's retrospective about the legendary career of BOB SEGER. In this episode, we cover the early days of "The Bob Seger System", Bob's breakthrough live album, and the start of one of the best "hot streaks" of releases in Classic Rock history. We also discuss a bizarre parody song Bob recorded in the '60s, what inspired the lyrics of "Turn the Page", and the massive hit song he co-wrote for th...
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December 20, 2024 • 40 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Michael Des Barres! Michael visited the show to discuss new glam rock covers album, "IT'S ONLY ROCK N' ROLL"!
In this conversation, we talk about what drove him to release a new album, and the songs he selected for it. He also shares his memories of being friends with David Bowie, appearing on Miami Vice, and oh yeah, the time he performed with a live **tiger** on stage with him! Plus...
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December 3, 2024 • 62 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mike Reilly, longtime member and now owner/manager of PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE! Mike visited the show to discuss the band's first album in nearly twenty years, "BACK ON TRACK"!
In this conversation, we discuss what motivated them to release a new album, the songs they recorded for it, and the surprising backstory of some of those songs! We also talk about PPL’s history with Vince Gill, the...
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November 26, 2024 • 59 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Gary Graff, editor of "501 ESSENTIAL ALBUMS OF THE '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide and the co-author of "TRAVELIN' MAN: On the Road & Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger"!
In this conversation, we discuss both books. First we talk about how the ‘90s book came to be and what makes the albums included here *essential*. Gary also expands on a few Classic Rock albums that he wrote the...
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October 28, 2024 • 71 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with '80 Influencer / Content Creator, Jordan Rumsey aka CantBuyMe80s on Tiktok & Instagram!
In this conversation, we celebrate the Halloween season by counting down the best '80s Horror Movie Soundtracks! We also discuss Jordan's success on social media, and some of her favorite aspects of '80s pop culture.
Jordan's Links: https://msha.ke/cantbuyme80s?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYCcN-l9aNO...
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October 14, 2024 • 75 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Mick Strawn, author of "BEHIND THE SCREAMS: The Dream Masters Revealed"!
In this conversation, Mick's work as a Production Designer on films like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, and Blade! He also talks about working on the music videos for Dokken's "Dream Warriors" and "Are You Ready For Freddy...
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September 30, 2024 • 77 mins
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with Scott Shea, author of "ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN: How The Mamas & The Papas Came Together and Broke Apart"!
In this conversation, we talk about why Scott wanted to write a book about The Mamas & The Papas, his research process, what he thinks of each of the original members, and how their story mirrors the story of the 1960’s as a whole.
Learn more at ScottSheaAuthor.com
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