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Rally in the AlleyA Tribute to Ozzy and Val KilmerAlways a bridesmaid but never a bride. It seems the old saying rings true for some of our favorite musicians and actors who have never received any awards, be it Grammy’s, Oscars, or hall of fame inductions. In this episode we dive head first into some prime examples of massive talents who never took home a trophy, and also pay tribute to Val Kilmer and the godfather of heavy metal, Mr. John Michael Osbourne.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and...
2025-07-281h 15Rally in the AlleyA Little RomanceHappy Saint Valentine's Day. Yep that’s right, we spend this episode getting a little sappy and play some of our favorite love-themed songs and discuss some movies as well. Don't worry, there are still some jokes and weird ones thrown in. Chuck and Cary might have a soft spot, but we never get too serious. Heck we may even ring that Beatle bell a time or two.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-77/pl.u-PDb44zEtMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to s...
2025-02-141h 33Rally in the AlleyMost Sampled Songs in HistoryEver heard a song and thought, wait it's that other song? Well since hip hop came on the scene in the late 70's the chance that a portion of another song is being lifted are pretty darn good. In fact some song hooks are so catchy they have been used in thousands of other pop, rock and hip hop material. In this episode we visit some of the most heavily sampled songs in history as well as visit a few of our favorites.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-76/pl.u-vxy669YugYXzvHey Rally...
2024-12-201h 21Rally in the AlleyStage Presence — The Modern Concert ExperienceWith the opening of the Sphere in Las Vegas, music acts have certainly raised the bar for showmanship on the stage, but is this really a new phenomenon or just a return to vaudeville roots? Join Cary and Chuck for their diamond jubilee episode in which they discuss early innovations in light, sound, and live performance, and what the future may hold for the ultimate concert experience. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-75/pl.u-PDb44z6CMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to...
2024-10-191h 36Rally in the AlleyBest New Music of 2024...So FarJoin Cary and Chuck for our bi-annual tradition of reviewing the best new music we’ve discovered, this time for mid-year 2024. Lots of new punk, shoegaze, rap, pop, metal, alt-country, and even classic 60's lounge. It's a real musical potpourri scene, man!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-74/pl.u-PDb44ZpTMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2024-08-271h 39Rally in the AlleyThe Lost Art of Movie SoundtracksRemember when you were a kid and you could go out and buy a soundtrack to remember your favorite movie? In the days before home video and streaming that was our way to relive the movie experience, and those soundtracks did not disappoint. They were some of the best ways to get compilations for your parties without having to create a mix tape. What happened? Those multiplatinum soundtracks seem to have been replaced with prosaic orchestral themes. Unfortunately the truth comes down to money and problematic royalty laws. Join Cary and Chuck as they reminisce about some of their favor...
2024-07-011h 43Rally in the AlleyBeyonce and the Country Crossover ConundrumWhy is “crossover” a dirty word in the music world? Texas girl Beyoncé grew up in Houston, performed at the Rodeo, and loved horses, but some people got royally torqued when she recently released a country record. Why are people annoyed by genre switching, and are there more insidious issues at work? Join us as we explore this conundrum and also play some of our favorite "crossover" examples.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-72/pl.u-BNA66JeTGvM16Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be su...
2024-04-261h 24Rally in the AlleyDesert Island DiscsOkay I know we’ve all played the game where we ask ourselves “You're trapped on a desert island and you can only bring X". In this case we pick and justify our ten albums that we would listen to for the rest of our lives...or at least until we get off this damn island. We might even throw in a few songs we think should be thrown in the ocean and never heard from again. So sit right back and hear a tale, a tale of a fateful ego trip as Chuck and Cary explain their picks. ...
2024-03-181h 37Rally in the AlleySize Doesn't MatterDoes it take a large catalog of work to be famous and revered? We don't think so, and in this episode we sing the praises of the small catalog. Whether in music, film, television, or literature, these artists, authors, and short-lived series prove that size doesn't matter.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-70/pl.u-ZmblVLoCKY40lHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2024-03-011h 49Rally in the AlleyThe Best Rooms aka Iconic Music VenuesSometimes the room where you go to see the band is even more iconic than the band itself. On this new episode, Chuck and Cary travel the country and cross the seas to visit some of the most famous concert venues throughout history. From the piss-stained floors of CBGB to the judo temple Budokan and the historic Apollo Theater, we hit some famous examples and discuss their relevance today. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-69-dude/pl.u-LdbqE15s9blxaHey Rally fans you can now text us here
2024-02-051h 53Rally in the AlleyReunionsReunited and it feels so good...yeah but how does it sound? You ever notice how some bands just can't keep it together, only years later to reunite—some for money and some for...oh hell, it's mostly for the money. In this episode we break down some of the most famous reunions in rock history, starting with the most recent news from Rage Against the Machine. Join us for some of our favorite examples and odds on reunions we’d like to see. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-68/pl.u-BNA6rmVsGvM16Hey R...
2024-01-221h 48Rally in the AlleyBest New Music of 2023 - Part 2In this second part of our year-end review of the best new music in 2023 we hit some of the bands that maybe didn’t score as high on the critics’ lists but who made a big impression on us and some of you guys out there as well. We also tackle new releases from some of the most established bands on the planet and discuss whether they’re still worth a listen this late in the game. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-66/pl.u-6mo4l9LH2A5BRHey Rally fans you can now...
2024-01-051h 29Rally in the AlleyBest New Music of 2023 - Part 1Join Cary and Chuck for the first of our two-part, year-end review of the best new music in 2023 according to us and the NME, Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual, we play a bit, critique, and compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Tay Tay this time, she's too busy wrecking the Chiefs, but Olivia Rodrigo gets some play.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-66/pl.u-6mo4l9LH2A5BRHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for lis...
2023-12-291h 22Rally in the AlleyThe Missing Piece of the PuzzleYou ever notice how some bands might be on the scene for years before ever hitting it big? What was the catalyst for success? In many cases it was the addition of a key member. In this episode we explore our favorite examples of how some new blood sent these bands into the stratosphere. Spoiler alert, Chuck and Cary may have a soft spot for Genesis.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-65/pl.u-BNA6rKJtGvM16Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure t...
2023-12-151h 43Rally in the AlleyHappy Dysfunctional Thanksgiving aka Pass the XanaxThe most common Thanksgiving theme for Hollywood is the dysfunctional family. Living up to family expectations can be a stressful time, and we will spend this episode reflecting on both the good and the bad vibes of Thanksgiving songs, movies, and tv episodes. Come on over and let us stuff your Rally bird.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-64/pl.u-leyl1BeU52ejdHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-11-201h 33Rally in the AlleyThe Studio as an InstrumentDid you ever notice how albums by your favorite band have their own unique sound? That may be because they were recorded in different studios. From microphones and positioning, to the angles of the walls, to the equipment within, each studio has its own fingerprint. In this episode we explore how the studio can be used as an instrument, and give examples of some of the most iconic. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-63/pl.u-RRbV0Jxu0PB3DHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for...
2023-11-061h 49Rally in the AlleyMusic Producers 101So we all know that a band manager finds mandolin strings in Austin at 4 in the morning. But what the hell does a music producer do? Find out as we explore the history and the role of a music producer. Join us as we play examples of some of our favorites and some of the most successful producers, from Pepperland to the City of Compton.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-10-091h 43Rally in the AlleyWould These 80's Movies Fly Today?Ever watch a movie from the 80's and think "man they could not make that today"? From panty raids to voyeurism and racial and gender stereotypes, some movies of the 80's did have a hyper-sexualized, raunchy touch. In this episode we focus on some of our favorites and some of the biggest money making comedies of the 80’s, and ask the tough question, are they still funny today?https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-61/pl.u-6mo4lNZS2A5BRHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for lis...
2023-09-081h 22Rally in the AlleyChallenging Listens aka It’s a Matter of TasteYou know that one band that everyone says you should listen to because they are a “huge influence", but you just can't get into? From fusion jazz to psychedelic and progressive rock, from Miles Davis to Zappa to Captain Beefheart, everyone has experienced that one musician that we just don't get. Join Chuck and Cary as they give some of their personal musical challenges a hard listen, from the "Okays" to the "WTFs".https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-60/pl.u-BNA6rg6FGvM16Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereT...
2023-08-151h 27Rally in the AlleyDebunking the One Hit WonderThat’s right, these musicians have all been falsely labeled in the media as one hit wonders, and Rally in the Alley is here to debunk those slanders. No deep album tracks here, we are going strictly by charting success. We delve into some of our personal favorites and provide the evidence as to why these musicians are all more than mere one trick ponies. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-59/pl.u-leyl1XLF52ejdHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to ou...
2023-07-241h 39Rally in the AlleyBest New Music of 2023...So FarThere's a trend brewing. It appears guitar rock is back and the revolution is being led by women. Join us as we explore some of our new favorite discoveries of album drops to date in 2023. We travel from Scotland, down the aisle into England, then go down under into the land of Oz and back across the home turf into the U.S.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-58/pl.u-b3b8RX3Cj9byPHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to...
2023-07-101h 38Rally in the AlleyPride Love 2023Cary and Chuck have Pride! That’s right, pride in our podcast and the continued support from our fans. But seriously it is Pride month, so what a great opportunity to visit some of our favorite LGBTQ positive movies and music. In the Alley we are family!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-57/pl.u-RRbV085t0PB3DHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-06-201h 34Rally in the AlleyRock & Rock Hall of Fame 2023 - Part 2It's that time of the year when the Rock and Roll Hall of fame announces their new inductees. In this second of a two part series we talk about infamous HOF snubs, induction ceremony drama, and some of the best live performances at the Hall. We refer to this episode as 100 Proof, because with the help of Knob Creek things get a bit silly.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-06-161h 06Rally in the AlleyRock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 - Part 1When diverse artists from Willie Nelson to Missy Elliot are inducted this year, a natural question arises: What is the “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame? Join Cary and I as we discuss the origins of rock and roll and critique this year’s and past inductees. We’ll also cover the history of the Hall in this first of a two part series. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-55/pl.u-b3b8RmNhj9byPHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our po...
2023-06-0959 minRally in the AlleyTil Death Do Us Part. . .or RestartWhat happens when a member of a band dies? The show must go on, but what happens when the member is a critical component or a founding member? How do you carry on and should you? In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of bands that hung it up, bands that continued on with a successful second act, and some bands that should have called it a day. Join us as we get back on the track and we're beatin' the flack.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-54/pl.u-AkAm82aFymk2j...
2023-05-191h 36Rally in the AlleyImprobable Tales of Celluloid SuccessDid you know that the Kevin Smith cult classic Clerks was made for only $27,575 and went on to gross $4.4 million? Yes, and this is just one example of a director who seemingly came from nowhere to have great box office success and a film career. In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of directors with little to no conventional Hollywood backgrounds, who prove all you need is a vision and perseverance to make your mark.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-53/pl.u-vxy6k16IgYXzvHey Rally fans you can now t...
2023-05-051h 31Rally in the AlleyFrom the Studio to the Stage - Part 2The crowd is wild, the lights have just come back up and we are ready for our encore. Join us for the second of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time. We might just throw in some of our personal favorites.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-51/pl.u-Ymb098Mh72kPzHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-04-241h 06Rally in the AlleyFrom the Studio to the Stage - Part 1Sure we all have our favorite albums that we listen to over and over again, but nothing quite beats that live experience. A stage performance helps the audience and the band get lost in a collective experience, and for that reason some bands just sound better live. Join us for the first of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time. We might just throw in some of our personal favorites.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-51/pl.u-Ymb098Mh72kPzHey Ral...
2023-04-151h 00Rally in the AlleyThe 50th Episode SpecialCary and Chuck have almost matched their age in episodes. So we thought what better way to celebrate 50, than to take a look back at some of the highlights of 1973. It was definitely a great year for movies and an even better year for music. Come join us as we look back 50 years and speculate about the next 50. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-50/pl.u-RRbV0oWT0PB3DHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us o...
2023-03-311h 26Rally in the AlleyDemo Reels - The Birth of a SongEver wonder how a song comes to be? Well much like a painter begins with a pencil test, a song begins its life on a demo reel. Sometimes the final studio take may suffer from overdone production, leaving the demo sounding more natural and genuine. In this episode we explore some of our favorite songs and their respective demos. Join us to see which you prefer.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-49/pl.u-b3b8RKGIj9byPHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to s...
2023-03-081h 34Rally in the AlleyRevisits and Updates —We’re Having FlashbacksYou ever wish you could go back in time and do things a little different? Well through the magic of digital media we can. Cary and I have been doing this podcast a little over a year now, so it is time to take a look back and revisit some of our earlier episodes for updates. Unlike George Lucas, we are not altering our earlier work, just enhancing. In our world Han will always shoot Greedo first.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-48/pl.u-AkAm8EbFymk2jHey Rally fans you can now text us h...
2023-02-271h 38Rally in the AlleyWhen Couples Make Sweet MusicWelcome to our first Valentine's Day episode where we discuss famous couples in popular music. Some are still together, some may even be married, and some just might flat out hate each other, but through it all the music remains. So join us for this journey into great musical couples of the past and present. In the immortal words of Toni Tennille, "Do That To Me One More Time".https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-47/pl.u-vxy6kLXsgYXzvHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sur...
2023-02-141h 41Rally in the AlleyIs Artificial Intelligence the Future of Music?Did you know that right now you can access bots to artificially generate both lyrics and music? That's right, AI can manufacture an entire song. Join Cary and me for the second part of our discussion of how we access music. We explore where this future may take us, and take a walk down memory lane as we explore how this digital menace crept into our listening habits through synthesizers, drum machines, and auto tune. Is it real or is it Memorex?https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-46/pl.u-Ymb09opt72kPzHey Rally fan...
2023-02-061h 20Rally in the AlleyHow We Access Music - Past, Present, and FutureIn this first episode of a two part series we explore the past and present of how we access music, and the role technology has played. We recount our earliest examples of listening to the radio and buying our first records, tapes, CDs, and digital downloads. It might be a history lesson, but think of me and Cary as the cool professors. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-45/pl.u-vxy6kJMFgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to f...
2023-01-241h 30Rally in the AlleyBest Music of 2022 Review - Part 2Join Cary and Chuck for the second half of the year end review of the best new music in 2022. In this episode we concentrate on the NME (New Music Express) list and play some of our personal favorites from this past year. Ain't no stems or seeds here. This is some choice sh~~!https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPzHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2023-01-131h 22Rally in the AlleyBest Music of 2022 Review - Part 1Join Cary and Chuck for the first of a two part year end review of the best new music in 2022 according to the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual we play a bit, critique, compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Adele this time but Tay Tay gets some play.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPzHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our p...
2023-01-061h 35Rally in the AlleyAnd So This is Christmas...Are you waiting for the family to arrive? Are you sure you got the room to spare inside? So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun. That's right it's time to join me and Cary for a look back at our inaugural year of podcasts and play a few of our favorite, and not so favorite Christmas tunes. Goths, Punks, OGs and Outlaw Cowboys are all welcome around our yule log...uhhuhuh I said log.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-42/pl.u-PDb40YBsMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us here
2022-12-231h 33Rally in the AlleyHouston Rap 101 w/ Reuben RamirezWhether you prefer swangas on your slab or 20 inch blades on the Impala, we’ve got you covered as we give a history lesson and pay tribute to the Screwston, TX rap scene, with the help of our professor Reuben Ramirez.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-41/pl.u-vxy6kJ3ugYXzvHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-12-071h 24Rally in the AlleySeven "Perfect” MoviesLet's play seven card draw. In this episode Cary and I dissect what Quentin Tarantino recently claimed are 7 “perfect” movies and must hold at least 2 each. We then deal ourselves 5 more cards, our personal “perfect” films, and defend them to make our poker movie hand. It's time to call. Help us to decide who wins this round.Editors note, I incorrectly refer to the Brian DePalma movie Dress to Kill as Star 80; the latter being directed by Bob Fosse.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to sub...
2022-11-231h 34Rally in the AlleyStop Me If You Think You've Heard This One BeforeIs that Queen I hear? No, wait that’s Vanilla Ice. Okay this is definitely Marvin Gaye...wait, what, this is Robin Thicke? In this episode we tackle plagiarism in music and instances that have resulted in famous lawsuits. Sometimes the similarities are unintentional and others, well they're pushing the boundaries. Join us for some of our favorite examples. You will never hear these songs the same again.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-39/pl.u-vxy6kB5TgYXzvHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to...
2022-11-111h 26Rally in the AlleyHalloween SpooktacularWhat do Scary Monsters, Werewolves of London and Girlfriends in a Coma all have in common.? Why they are featured in our homage to Halloween of course. In this episode we dive into some of our favorite examples of spooky and dark themed music. So whether you are busting ghosts, driving Dead Man's curve or that Highway to Hell, we've got you covered.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-38/pl.u-Ymb09MmF72kPzHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our pod...
2022-10-311h 22Rally in the AlleyBest of Bourdain w/ Aidan Chavira-FarrisWe pay our tributes to Anthony Bourdain and the greatest episodes and adventures of his shows with Houston Sous Chef Aidan Chavira-Farris. Aidan also gives us his take on how people in his younger generation were influenced by Bourdain to make cooking their profession. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-10-211h 10Rally in the AlleyTV Party with Rolling Stone’s 100 GreatestIn this episode we discuss the latest "best of” list from Rolling Stone magazine. This time they rank what they consider the best 100 television shows of all time, and Cary and I dissect accordingly. We also pay tribute to the queen of Country and Blue Grass, Miss Loretta Lynn.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-36/pl.u-PDb40mAIMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-10-151h 25Rally in the AlleyCostume Drama!Whether to mask insecurities or simply a money making gimmick, there are plenty of examples of stage personas, costume acts, and makeup-wearing artists in every genre of music. In this episode we explore some early rock examples, and then jump through metal, rap, EDM, goth, and new wave dandies. School’s out forever? Nah it's just getting started.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-35/pl.u-ZmblV41fKY40lHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on...
2022-09-301h 24Rally in the AlleyRed Hot DebutsThe hottest new director in Hollywood or the best new band. It’s a rare thing for a director to knock it out of the park on the first film, or for a band to come out red hot with their first album. In this episode, Cary and I will sample some of the best debuts and draw some parallels between a director and a band, and their ultimate trajectories. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-34/pl.u-LdbqE73u9blxaHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for list...
2022-09-141h 31Rally in the AlleyLet's DuetDon't go breaking my heart, my endless love, because enough is enough! Yes that's right duets come in many forms, love songs, dance hits, all male, all female or mixed vocals. Love them or hate them they do seem to move units. Join Cary and I for our take on some of the best and worst examples. What is our inspiration for the episode? Hint, Elton and Brit Bit pop up.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-33/pl.u-vxy6kp6CgYXzvHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for l...
2022-09-021h 28Rally in the AlleyChef Chris Shepherd in the AlleyJames Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd joins us in the studio this week to talk about the incredible work his charitable organization Southern Smoke is doing nationwide in the food and beverage industry. And because we have an expert in the house, we grill Chris about the phenomenon of chef as rockstar in Pop culture. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-08-251h 02Rally in the AlleyChris Shepherd Plays the Lightning Roundhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-31/pl.u-Ymb09WMH72kPzHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-08-2505 minRally in the AlleyUrban Legends and Other MythsHey did you know that Eddie Haskel on Leave it to Beaver was a porn star? No? Well what about the guy that whipped out his junk in Teen Wolf? How about that time Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a concert? We’ll explore urban legends from the worlds of music and film and try our best to debunk or prove them true. As the X-Files taught us, the truth is out there.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-30/pl.u-PDb40JZtMKxLZHey Rally fans you can now text us here...
2022-08-191h 25Rally in the AlleyMetal Resurgence - What is Heavy Metal?The Kate Bush effect has continued to bring about a resurgence of '80's music, this time we are talking about Heavy Metal. In this episode we dive into what we believe are the roots of Metal, what brought Metal into the forefront and where is it going now. Our caveat to this episode being neither one of us are Metal experts, just fan boys.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-29/pl.u-ZmblVPmhKY40lHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to ou...
2022-08-121h 30Rally in the AlleyLightning in a Bottle—The Kate Bush EffectSometimes a popular song will get a second life on the charts due to use in a movie, on TV, in a video game, or on social media. In this episode we dive into some examples of songs that had a second success years after their initial release. Is it nostalgia or is some music just timeless? You be the judge.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-28/pl.u-LdbqERvs9blxaHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to fol...
2022-07-291h 17Rally in the AlleyThe Infamous 27 ClubFor our 27th episode we discuss the Bermuda Triangle of musicians and artists, the infamous 27 Club. Is there really some correlation here, and what could be the causes? It’s just a good excuse to talk about some really talented people who left us way too early.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-07-221h 35Rally in the AlleyBest Music of 2022...So FarJoin Cary and Chuck for a little walk through the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists of the best new music for 2022 halfway through the year. We play a bit, critique, and unearth examples of similar hidden gems of the past. There is some great new stuff out there!Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-07-131h 22Rally in the AlleyProtest SongsFrom country to rock to reggae, protest songs are here to stay. In support of the women and girls who are our family, friends, colleagues and listeners, we dedicate this episode to the most important protest songs in music history. We hope that many more will be written and sung in the proud tradition of fighting against injustice.https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-25/pl.u-6mo448KT2A5BRHey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to f...
2022-07-011h 32Rally in the AlleyMusic Biopics - Pronounced Bio...PicsMusical biopics, there is obviously something we love about them because Hollywood keeps churning them out. In this episode we talk about some of the biopics we liked, some common themes, and which ones are truthful and which ones are factual garbage. Also compare and contrast the vocal talents of the actors vs. the original artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-06-241h 19Rally in the AlleyThe Last Waltz aka FinalesThe ancient Greeks believed that a swan sings its most beautiful song just before death. Can the same be said of television shows and bands? In this episode we make some off the wall comparisons between tv series finales and the final albums of your favorite artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-06-091h 21Rally in the AlleyMusic FestivalsWe are Stardust, we are golden, we are billion year old carbon, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. Join us for a journey into both the history and the current state of the music festival in the U.S. and around the globe. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-05-311h 11Rally in the AlleyYou Spin Me Right Round Baby - Part 2In this episode we continue to explore the multiverse of tv spinoffs and how they relate to music in the form of supergroups. Do these represent the return of a beloved TV show and legendary musicians, or just a cash grab. You decide. In the immortal words of BritBrit, hit me baby one more time.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-05-211h 04Rally in the AlleyYou Spin Me Right Round Baby - Part 1You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have a Spinoff. In this 20th episode we explore spinoffs in both television and in music. Which ones are good and which ones sucked. Let's find out together.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-05-141h 11Rally in the AlleyDespair on the Dance Floor, Our Numbers TributeI'm taking a ride with my best friend. I hope he never lets me down again. He knows where he's taking me. Taking me where I want to be....NUMBERS. That's right we dedicate this episode to Houston's, and possibly the US’s, longest continuously running dance club and live alternative music venue. We give you a rundown of some of our favorite live shows and experiences, plus the origins of goth and some of our favorite 80's and 90's dance club hits.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listen...
2022-05-061h 22Rally in the AlleyRecord Store Day '22–The Vinyl EpisodeThe more things change the more they stay the same. In this episode we explore why vinyl records are still around, why we love them, and why record sales have had such a huge resurgence. We even have some on the spot interviews with record store day fans and look at what drives people to get up early, stand in line for hours, and try to find rare, diverse music. Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on In...
2022-04-281h 22Rally in the AlleyA Little Sumpin' for 420I know you don't smoke weed. I know this. But we are gonna educate you today. Cause it's 420, you're stuck in your car, and you ain't got shit to do. Yes in this episode we explore the taboo subject of marijuana and the influence it's had upon great movies, comedy and especially music.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-04-201h 11Rally in the AlleyThe Death of Music Television is RealityDefine Irony...to remain relevant and financially viable, music television had to forego the music. In this final episode of our MTV trilogy we explore the death of the music television that we once loved, the birth of reality television and how the Gen X classic Reality Bites predicted both.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-04-081h 05Rally in the AlleyThe Golden Years of MTVIn the second part of our MTV trilogy we explore what we consider as the Golden Years, inception to the mid '90s. We look at some of the innovations in videos occurring at this time, as well as videos MTV refused to play. We then jump into some of our favorite videos from this era.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-04-011h 09Rally in the AlleyAndy Warhol and the Birth of MTVIn this first episode of a trilogy, we discus the birth of MTV, it's influences, early controversies and its immediate effect on popular culture. We then have some fun reliving the music from the first day on August 1st, 1981.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-03-2559 minRally in the AlleyMusicians Versus ActorsThey're gonna put me in the movies, they're gonna make a big star outta me. In this episode we explore the phenomena of musicians turned actors versus actors who tried their hand at music. Which side of the equation seems to have more success? You be the judge.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-03-181h 17Rally in the AlleyRally in the Alley IntroductionWhat can you expect from Rally in the Alley? We lay it all out for you here.
2022-03-1501 minRally in the AlleyCold War 2 Electric BoogalooAs Cold War themes rear their ugly heads in today's news, Chuck and Cary go back to their nostalgic 1980's and marvel at the number of movies that played on the fears of the Red Menace and global thermal nuclear war. But it's not all gloom and doom, because the 80's were also a golden era of comedies at your local cineplex. Join us as we Duckie and cover, and hope for the best.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to...
2022-03-111h 08Rally in the AlleyWelcome to the MachineMusicians have been struggling against the machine for as long as we can remember. In this episode we explore some examples of the ways musicians have tried to overcome this hardship, and some epic cases of greed ruining lives. Further, what does the future hold with the shift to streaming as the preferred way of listening to music.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-03-041h 07Rally in the AlleyMidnight MoviesIn this milestone 10th episode we discuss the phenomena of midnight movies, when did they start, what are some of our favorites and what seems to be the common thread that keeps bringing people back.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-02-251h 08Rally in the AlleySuper Bowl Halftime Showsaka 13 minutes in heaven or 13 minutes in hell. Just like the teenage kissing game, the Super Bowl halftime show can be 13 minutes of discovery, a respite from the woes of the world, and ultimately ecstasy, or it can be an embarrassing hell scape of fear, self doubt, and awkwardness. You decide.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-02-181h 26Rally in the AlleyF Word Radioaka F&*$ You I Won't Play What You Tell Me! In this episode we explore censorship in rock music and in comedy, the PMRC, and the origin of "explicit" warning labels. Prepare to have your minds warped by filth and depravity.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-02-101h 21Rally in the AlleyUrban CowboyDaddy is in oil and all that that implies. In the episode we discuss the cultural phenom that is Urban Cowboy, and it's deep ties with the Houston area. Join us for a two steppin' good time.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-01-301h 00Rally in the AlleyTaylor versus DamonIn this episode we use the kerfuffle between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn to dive into a deeper discussion of famous songs that you may not know were penned by others. I write the songs that make the whole world sing....or do I?Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-01-271h 00Rally in the AlleyHidden Messages in Musicaka Paul is Dead. In this episode we discuss the urban legend of Paul McCartney's 1966 death, the rise of backwards vocal tracks in popular music, hidden tracks, subliminal messages and other musical Easter eggs.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-01-211h 09Rally in the Alley2021 Top Ten Music ReviewIn this mega episode we review the Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and NME top ten new music albums for 2021. We explain what we particularly liked and why. We then further delve into musical influences and why some artists sound alike.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2022-01-121h 11Rally in the AlleyAstroworldThe Cyclone, Greased Lighting and Excalibur. Are we talking about Coney Island, John Travolta with the T-Birds and King Arthur? Nope, in this episode we explain the origins of the name Astroworld and what it means to us a native Houstonians. Hint, it's not just a concert folks.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2021-12-191h 07Rally in the AlleyThe Beatles Get BackIn this extended double album's worth episode we discuss the Peter Jackson documentary Get Back and how it may have affected our perspective on The Beatles.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2021-12-091h 02Rally in the AlleySuccession and The BeatlesIn our inaugural episode we discuss whether the Beatles were a good band or a great band and how do you define greatness in a band. Is a band defined by sales, writing skills or live presence? We compare and contrast.Hey Rally fans you can now text us hereThanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
2021-12-0839 min
It’s Just A ShowIt’s Thong. [MST3K 301. Cave Dwellers.]Happy Turkey Day! Cave Dwellers hang-glides right into Adam and Chris’s
hearts, as they talk about early MST3K experiences, vast tracts of Keeffe,
Alan Hale Jr (for some reason), Danny Elfman (again!), and Dave Foley.
Show Notes.
Cave Dwellers: IMDB. MST3K
Wiki.
Trailer. Watch on
ShoutFactoryTV!
Where to watch Turkey Day 2021.
The Mads will riff Manos.
Our mega-episode on Manos.
Mary Jo Pehl’s Twitch channel.
Our previous episode, on The Robot vs. the Aztec
Mummy.
And our recent episodes on T...
2021-11-2559 min