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- Sep 10, 20261h 15m
Ep 112: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 7: Jimmy Buffett in the 2000s (2000 - 2010)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the seventh 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 Jimmy's triumphant return to the pop charts thanks to a massive hit record that Jimmy contributed to, as well as his subsequent efforts to follow up on it. We then dive into the barrage of live albums Jimmy put out for his most loyal fans, the rapid expansion of his Margaritaville brand restaurants, and my first time seeing the Coral Reefer Band in concert. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 7, 20261h 7m
David Lee Roth's DISASTROUS 2026 Tour Grinds to a Halt (Stream Highlights)
Play That Rock n' Roll is proud to present our discussion about David Lee Roth's ill-fated 2026 Tour. For this I am joined by the hosts of the DLR CAST, Darren Paltrowitz and Steve Roth. In this conversation, Darren and Steve discuss what went wrong with Dave on this tour, and how that fits in with the last ten years of his career, which has been lackluster to say the least. We also discuss the current (and sorry) state of the Van Halen camp in 2026. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 24, 20261h 6m
Ep 111: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 6: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '90s (1997 - 2000)
"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the sixth 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 the two albums he released during this stretch, in addition to a live album and a series of compilation records he put together with other artists. We also cover the passing of an essential Coral Reefer, Jimmy's longstanding beef with David Allan Coe, the launch of his internet radio station, and a recent and unique Jimmy Buffett tribute concert we attended. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jun 18, 202652 min
Top Ten POLITICAL Songs by Bruce Springsteen (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten *POLITICAL* Songs from Bruce Springsteen! To do this, we are joined by the host of "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast", Jesse Jackson! In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs Bruce Springsteen that feature lyrics about social/political issues. We cover songs that were written about Hurricane Katrina, police violence, Three Mile Island, immigration, the Vietnam War, the Great Recession, and other politically themed topics. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 29, 202648 min
Ep 110: Interview w/ DARREN HILL of RED ROCKERS ("It's In Our Blood")
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DARREN HILL the bassist of RED ROCKERS, about the band's new LIVE album, "IT'S IN OUR BLOOD". This live album (and concert film) comes from a special reunion show Red Rockers played in 2023, which was their first time playing together in nearly 40 years. In this conversation, we talk about how this reunion concert went and what it meant to Darren to play with his RED ROCKERS bandmates for the first time in nearly 40 years. We also discuss the band’s original run in the early ‘80s, which included touring with the Clash and scoring a hit on MTV. Darren also tells me about his work in artist management, as he has managed several legendary acts like The Replacements and Roky Erickson. Plus he even shares his memories of touring with Warren Zevon, with his other band the Raindogs. Learn more about "It's In Our Blood" here: http://www.liberationhall.com/index.php?id_product=408&controller=product Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 13, 202646 min
Top Ten **Non-Led Zeppelin** Songs by JIMMY PAGE (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten Non-Led Zeppelin Songs from Jimmy Page! To do this, we are joined by the host of the "Performance Anxiety" podcast, Marc Shea! In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs from Jimmy Page's catalog... outside of Led Zeppelin! So our lists include songs from Jimmy's solo albums, The Firm, Coverdale/Page, Page and Plant, Roy Harper, and others! Our Links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 1, 202647 min
Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author/podcaster Stanley Karr. Stanley visited our livestream to promote his new book "CHAMPIONS FOR A CAUSE". In this conversation, we talk about what motivated Stanley to launch his podcast, some of the notable pro-wrestlers he's interviewed, and how he put together his new book. We also reviewed WRESTLEMANIA 42, talked about various wrestling events we've attended, and finally counted down our TOP 5 MATCHES from the 'MACHO MAN' RANDY SAVAGE! Our links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 30, 202657 min
LIVE: Top Ten Songs by the STEVE MILLER BAND (Stream Highlights)
Here is the edited version of my debut livestream, in which I am joined by my friend Chris to run through our lists of the Top Ten Songs by the STEVE MILLER BAND. Our links: https://linktr.ee/playthatpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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