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O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep242 [May 15, 2025 We Talk Good!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss bands everyone loves to hate, how pop songs aren’t as complex as they used to be, and O’Brien has found the most complete rock song ever. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band from the 70s that both O’Brien and Doug were NOT into, but now they are in their top 15. #steelydanhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2025-05-151h 27O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep241 [May 8, 2025 2-4-1 The BOGO episode]Send us a textOn this episode we hear new music from Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Mammoth, and we learn of a new artist named Lemoyne Alexander. We discuss bands who we think should have been bigger; O’Brien introduces Doug to the “Wonky Donky”; we play MixTape, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band who rebranded with a new lead singer, and their first album with that singer was their best with that singer (Clear as mud?) #wonkydonkey #mammoth #journeyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_do2025-05-081h 31O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep234 [March 20, 2025 My Name Is Jeff!]Send us a textOn this episode, we discuss our recent fundraiser, we hear new music from The Doobie Brothers, talk new releases coming your way in April, O’Brien exposes Doug to the “My Name is Jeff” meme, and we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a folky-blues artist with cool nickname. #kebmo https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2025-03-201h 10O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep231 [February 20, 2025 Doug's Haka!]Send us a textOn this episode, we discuss O’Brien being down with a sickness, the upcoming “I Want My 80s” tour, ailing rock stars, the new proposed crop of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and more. Doug kind of performs his own Haka! We play MixTape and something wonderful, yet kind of expected, happens! And, we climb the the small “Rack of Tunes” for country band named Small Large City, er, something like that. #rockhall #littlebigtownhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2025-02-201h 23O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep230 [February 13, 2025 Reading & Climbing Don't Mix]Send us a textOn this episode, OF COURSE WE DISCUSS THE BOWL THAT WAS SUPER! We also talk about our upcoming shows, O’Brien’s latest vinyl acquisitions, Doug’s take on the new album from Dream Theater, interesting facts via the late Quincy Jones and rock and roll in general. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes, as usual, for a blues rock artist who got his start in his teenage years in the 90s and is now married to Mel Gibson’s daughter. #superbowl #kennywaynesheperdhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ htt...2025-02-131h 11O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep226 [January 16, 2025 The Podcast Thingy]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O’Brien’s college classes, upcoming shows, an unplanned bathroom break, and the 10 90’s Bands Who Deserve More Respect. We transform into the O’Myra & Doug Podcast briefly, and we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a folk singer/songwriter from the Midwest that we have covered before, but who cares. #90s #myra #petermulveyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2025-01-161h 43O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep222 [December 12, 2024 This Reeks of Failure]Send us a textOn this episode we talk a bit about how AI will change the music industry, plus all the things that happened on December 12 through music history, in addition to the birth of O'Brien. Yes, it's his birthday! We play MixTape and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a little know pop duo from California who should have been bigger but now never will be. #AI #birthday #lowenandnavarrohttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-12-121h 13O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep218 [October 31, 2024 Of Men and Doug]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about O’Brien’s conversation with one of his musical heroes, the upcoming Star City Syndicate school show and why we do them, new music from Rick Springfield, 5 “uncredited” rock and roll guitar solos, and more. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for O’Brien’s aforementioned musical hero. #judecole #rickspringfieldhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-10-311h 11O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep213 [September 26, 2024 I AM Captain Football!]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about O’Brien’s trip to see Joko in concert, rock releases set for October, the continuing drama in the band Journey, we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a poet who dominated the 70s and 80s and until recently, looked like he was perpetually 25. #journey #jacksonbrownehttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-09-261h 26O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep211 [September 12, 2024 Meet Ilsa]Send us a textOn this episode we introduce our new 90s country band, hear new music from Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, meet our new fan and future manager of The Pines, Ilsa, discuss the Big 5 of rock guitar, play MixTape, climb the Wall of Tunes for a 90s band named after a Monty Python skit, and we debut the O’Brien & Doug’s “Homeschool Circle”. #90scountry #aliceinchains #ttwshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-09-181h 26O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep206 [August 8, 2024 The One After The Wedding]Send us a textOn this episode we relive the wedding of O’Brien’s second born child and drool over his honeymoon destination. We hear new music from Bryan Adams and Ted Nugent, discuss the retirement of Aerosmith, and Metallica does Neil Diamond. Ouch. We play our favorite new game, “MixTape”, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band who was once known by another name, but still is largely unknown in the U.S. #wedding #aerosmith #hairband #blackstarridershttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-08-081h 19O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep205 [August 1, 2024 Back From Vacation]Send us a textWe are back after a week off. On this episode we discuss Doug’s week away and the upcoming wedding of O’Brien’s second born child. We also hear new solo music from Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, talk some 90s rock songs that don’t suck according to UCR, drool over the new Sammy Hagar “Best of All Worlds Tour” and we play our favorite new game, “MixTape”. We also climb the Wall of Tunes for a local rock band that has a direct connection to this podcast. #atlc #sammyhagar #rockdoxhttps://www...2024-08-011h 15O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep203 [July 11, 2024 Perpetually Tired]Send us a textOn this episode we hear new music from Deep Purple, share record-breaking Bon Jovi news, establish a new name for our acoustic duo, discuss the top 20 greatest drummers according to AI, and we answer listener mail, which brings another reaction. Plus, we play Mix Tape and we climb the Wall of Tunes for the long-dissed album from O’Brien’s favorite band. #deeppurple #bonjovi #vanhalenhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-07-111h 14O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep198 [June 6, 2024 The Best of Willie Wyoming!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss a possible addition to our duties here at the podcast; we find out what songs were at number one in various countries on the day we were born; we talk about the fresh sounds of the sixties, a little Michael McDonald talk…because…well, just because, we play our new favorite game “Mixtape”, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a mild-mannered artist who’s name is synonymous with the 70s singer/songwriter movement…and the man O’Brien saw in concert on his honeymoon and his last wedding a...2024-06-061h 07O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep191 [April 18, 2024 Genius and Stupid]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss the list of artists who are NOT yet in the Rock Hall, and it’s long. We also hear new music from the offspring….of the Beatles, and more from Slash’s upcoming solo blues album. We climb the Wall of Tunes with a twist…the musical score from a motion picture. See if you can guess which one before Doug does. For our (MMM) Michael McDonald Moment, O’Brien enters a sweepstakes for his upcoming memoir. #rockhall #beatles #slash #michaelmcdonald #forrestgumphttps://www.facebook.com/obrienandd...2024-04-181h 06O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep188 [March 28, 2024 Spittin' Stitches]Send us a textOn today’s episode we talk about what O’Brien thinks was a message from up above, or at least from Ben the phantom IT guy; we share a new single from the upcoming Bacon Brothers album, discuss some other new releases expected in the month of April, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a singing angel who hails from Maine. #baconbrothers #pattygriffin #benthephantomITguyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2024-03-281h 14O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep185 [February 29, 2024 The Leap Year Episode]Send us a textOn today’s episode we discuss O’Brien’s recent acquisitions from Bull Moose Music, which leads to a discussion about the life of a musician, which leads to a discussion about the pitfalls of being a musician, which leads to depression, which then changes course again…like it always does. We play a teaser of Rick Beato’s interview with Michael McDonald and discover that MM and O’Brien share an affinity for HOKAs. We climb the Wall of Tunes for one of the greatest guitar players and artists the world of country musi...2024-02-291h 12O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep178 [January 4, 2024 Yes Virginia, There IS a Cousin Larry!]Send us a textHappy 2024! On today’s episode we discuss what we did for New Year’s Eve and what we may be doing next year. We also discuss the new ‘voice’ of the O’Brien & Doug Podcast (you’ll have to listen to find out). We hear about the O’Brien family’s holiday card that never happened, and his latest acquisitions from our friends at KMH Music. On top of that, we dig into UCR’s list of terrible rock cover songs. Our MMM has us thinking doobies and we climb the Wall of Tunes for one of O...2024-01-041h 31O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep176 [December 14, 2023 We're Smartish!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O’Brien’s day job, Geddy Lee’s lost demo, rock’s misheard lyrics, our MMM featuring James Ingram, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band out of the 80s that we learned are defined as “synth-pop”. #geddylee #michaelmcdonald #duranduranhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-12-141h 25O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep175 [December 7, 2023 The One Where We Took Notes]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss the theory of dying in threes, KISS becoming a “virtual” band and what that means for rock and roll, Rock’s 30 greatest trios, and the 50 most covered songs of all time, both according to Ultimate Classic Rock. We bring you the next installment of our “Michael McDonald Moment” (Mmm), and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a female folk/rock duo that features O’Brien’s favorite song of all time. #KISS #trios #michaelmcdonald #indigogirlshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-12-071h 33O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep172 [November 9, 2023 Now & Then We Do A Great Podcast..and This Is Not It]Send us a textNot only was it the birthday of O’Brien’s middle child, it was new music Tuesday. On this episode we discuss the new “final” Beatles song, new music from former Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars, the latest new song from Guns N’ Roses, and we discuss a couple albums from the past that were released on this date (Nov 7). We climb the Wall of Tunes for a rock band that spent a lot of the 80s “motorin’”. The letter of the day is Y. #beatles #gnr #clapton #ozzy #nightranger #yngwiehttps://www.face...2023-11-091h 17O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep171 [November 2, 2023 This Is One Smurfin' Podcast!]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about Mike Portnoy rejoining Dream Theater, Dokken’s latest release, paranormal experiences of rockstars, UCR’s Top 30 Glam Metal albums, and more. But most importantly, we finally get around to discussing Rolling Stone magazine’s joke of a list of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. It really is painful to read. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a band named after a fairytale who Doug thinks released one of, if not THE best album of 1988. Plus, the letter of the day is X. Oh, and Doug reads...2023-11-021h 22O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep170 [October 26, 2023 Drugs Are Baad, Mmkay?]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O’Brien’s brand new handmade guitar pedalboard, we hear new or unreleased music from the late Tom Petty as well as Diamond David Lee Roth, we talk about Ultimate Classic Rock’s list of the worst classic rock songs (and there are some doozies), we climb the Wall of Tunes for who we might call the artist of the 80s (aside from MJ), and the letter of the day is W. Oh, drugs are bad! #classicrock #philcollinshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/ob...2023-10-261h 15O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep169 [October 19, 2023 Sixty Nine, Dude!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O'Brien's new wheels, unlucky rock bands, new music from Judas Priest and Europe, plus commercial campaign's from 80s rock bands. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a 70s rock group who rode through the 80s with bustiers and Aqua Net, and the letter of the day is V. #judaspriest #europe #hearthttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-10-191h 17O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep168 [October 12, 2023 Pet My Wallaby!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O’Brien’s whirlwind weekend for his son’s engagement party and his potential new wheels, the new Van Halen collection, Rock’s best “screams” according to UCR, the Power Trip festival, aging rockstars, why Roger Waters is the way he is, and more. Plus, we climb the Wall of Tunes for a 90s “grunge” band and the letter of the day is U. #scream #powertrip #rogerwaters #stp https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-10-121h 20O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep160 [August 10, 2023 I Know You Are But What Am I?]Send us a textOn this episode we recap O'Brien's vacation, new vehicle, this year's ATLC, The Beach Boys, the death of Pee Wee Herman, the new Mammoth WVH album, the new Nita Strauss album, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a blues rock supergroup from 1969 who only put out one album. #vacation #atlc #mammoth #blindfaithhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-08-101h 12O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep159 [July 27, 2023 The One Where Doug Stood Up!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss O'Brien's upcoming family vacation, the songs you should not request and several artists who refuse to sing their biggest hits live. We also climb the Wall of Tunes for a legendary artist we lost not long ago and one of the albums that was seemingly lost in the shuffle. #vacation #tompettyThere will be no podcast next Thursday, August 3rd.https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-07-2755 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep155 [June 29, 2023 The Episode You're About To Hear!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss Uncle Dudley, the mid 80s Ford Pickup O'Brien is driving until he gets a new vehicle; concerts we are, or want to attend this summer; our Star City Syndicate show from last weekend; O'Brien's "new to him" blues vinyl from KMH Music; possibly relocating the Fun Dungeon; new music from Paul Rodgers and possibly Motley Crue; we discover the music of Helloween; History in a Nutshell with Doug; we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band from the 90s whose name is the root of all music, a...2023-06-291h 13O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep154 [June 22, 2023 I'm Too Old To Run, So Eat Me!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss our up close conversation with Bullwinkle that didn't end well for him. We also talk about O'Brien's bride and her run in with Yogi. We debut some new music from Steve Lukather of Toto, Dolly Parton, and Rick Springfield. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a multi-generational Pop/Rock artist who's 80s/90s output is wholly underrated, and the letter of the day is G. #stevelukather #rodstewart https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-06-2254 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep153 [June 15, 2023 They're Cute But They're Jerks!]Send us a textOn this episode Doug recounts his run -in with two baby raccoons, we talk about the last Syndicate show and how Siri led O'Brien to banjo country, we hear some audio from the new Extreme album "Six" as well as new music that's expected in July. We also talk about some rockstar's real names. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a former teen blues guitar prodigy who is still going strong today and the letter of the day is F. #extreme #siri #kennywayneshepherdhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https...2023-06-151h 16O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep151 [May 25, 2023 Flotes & Saxamafones]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss the price of Taylor Swift tickets and concert tickets in general, hotel stays, O'Brien's almost 2 hours in a record store and his recent acquisitions, Prince's contribution to a Stevie Nicks song, Foo Fighters new drummer, June record releases, Doug opens O'Brien's mail, we climb the Wall of Tunes for the singer/songwriter's singer/songwriter, and the letter of the day is D. #tswift #foofighters #jamestaylorhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-05-251h 09O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep146 [April 20, 2023 I've Got a Bag In Me Pocket]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about the new album from Metallica, and listed some other albums expected in the month of May, where O'Brien was when Diamond Dave was busted for buying $5 worth of pot, bands whose members dated each other, our new POP UP marketing campaign, our "voice odor" career, new vinyl of the Turtles and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a legend of R&B and Pop who is now a judge on an American talent show. The letter of the day is "Y."https://www.facebook...2023-04-201h 23O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep144 [April 6, 2023 The "We Couldn't Think of a Name for This Episode" Episode]]Send us a textOn this episode, we discuss Pale Blue rechargeable batteries, how stupid the current approach to electric vehicles are, O'Brien's second choral concert, the new song from Metallica, Revolution Saints, the pool tables in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video, and we climb he Wall of Tunes for an underrated pop/rock genius from the 80s and 90s. The letter of the day is "W". https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-04-061h 32O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep142 [March 16, 2023 Its PADDY, Not Patty!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss (via Zoom due to sickness in the house) Mrs. O'Brien's cake day, new vinyl acquisition from KMH Music, Metallica's genius business move, the lack of a tribute to EVH, Our St. Paddy's Day Gig, Songs you didn't know were about actual people. Plus, we climb the Wall of Tunes for a pop songstress from the mid-90s who's still going strong. And the letter of the day is U.https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-03-1654 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep139 [February 23, 2023 Didgeridoo & Dobro Too]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss our guitar player Joko's upcoming wedding, high school basketball tournament, 15 musicians that bands would like us to forget, new vinyl, O'Brien's new guitar, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a metal band from the 80s. Plus, the letter of the day is R. #joko #basketball #whitelionhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-02-231h 32O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep133 [January 12, 2023 It Is A Podcast!]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss our very successful weekend fundraiser, we listen to the new track from Peter Gabriel, a couple of Beatles tidbits, Mr. Big reuniting, the Foo Fighters going on tour, and we had a stroke of brilliance about the next step for O'Brien & Doug. We climb the Wall of Tunes for an 80s rock juggernaut and the letter of the day is L. #beatles #foofighters #bonjovihttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2023-01-121h 23O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Ep123 [October 27, 2022 "Squirrel"]Send us a textOn this episode we recap our weekends, which include watching a classic movie and finding out what a "Katy" is, play cuts from the new Stryper album, O'Brien's kid's weekend project, the next 10 entries into the "Greatest Debut Albums of All Time", and whether Rush was better in the 70s or 80s. We also read the letter "B" in the new Beck Feiner books, and climb the Wall of Tunes for an 80s pop band that Doug remembers but can't remember. #bluesbrothers #debut #hornsbyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https...2022-10-271h 20
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E20 [Seasons Finale - The One at the End]Send us a textOn this Season 6 finale, the finale to end all seasons, we talk about our weekend gigs and not-so-gigs, we learn about a new band that Doug discovered, we listen to some tribute songs, we finish the alphabet books and the letters of the day were Y and Z, we answer a listener's question about the next Common Crossing album, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for an alternative rock band who started a movement. #season6 #nomoreseasons #backwordz #taylorhawkins #evh #nirvanahttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com...2022-09-291h 25
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E15 [August 25, 2022 Stories from the Tangenital Fun Dungeon]Send us a textOn this episode we say goodbye to O'Brien's oldest boy as he heads back to college. We also reminisce about last weekend, preview our plans for this weekend, talk about the new single from Sammy Hagar & the Circle and our love of Elvis Costello. We climb the Wall of Tunes for an Americana staple who knows how to write an amazing song...and the letter of the day is S. #sammyhagar #thecircle #elviscostello #metallica #slashhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www...2022-08-251h 05
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E12 [August 4, 2022 Doug Married Someone]Send us a textOn this episode, we recap what we missed the past two weeks, including Doug's counseling gig at ATLC, officiating a wedding, O'Brien's new job, and the last Star City Syndicate show. We also talk about how we've been missing a bunch of new music that has been released because record labels haven't really been promoting them. Or we've been living under a rock. We talk about the latest album from Bryan Adams and we climb the Wall of Tunes for the most successful pop duo of all time. Join us, won't you? #atlc...2022-08-041h 12
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E10 [July 14, 2022 Randy Rhoads Vs. EVH]Send us a textOn this episode we reveal too much information about a guitar pedalboard, we discuss O'Brien's new fascination with Stranger Things, and Doug ponders what it would be like if Randy Rhoads had lived. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a contemporary folk artist who's wearing the same corduroy shirt and the letter of the day is N. #strangerthings #randyrhoads #evh #petermulveyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2022-07-141h 06
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E9 [July 7, 2022 MARK!!!]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about why we took a break last week (O'Brien's 25th Wedding Anniversary) and all that went with it, the start of the Star City Syndicate Summer Tour, the latest music news involving Kate Bush and Stranger Things, Journey's new song, a dance version of a KISS song, the late Terry Kath of Chicago and more. We climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about an artist who did not make a sex tape with Tommy Lee. The letter of day is M. MARK! #anniversary #katebush #strangerthings #Journey #KISS2022-07-071h 07
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E7 [June 16, 2022 Learning More 'Bout the 304]Send us a textOn this episode, we discuss a hectic deck-building weekend, 8th grade graduation, some new vinyl from KMH Music, Doug's new idea for a band called Hollywood Undead; we read some headlines from Ultimate Classic Rock, including one about our man-crush Michael McDonald, and a guitar virtuoso that we miss very much. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a great modern rock band that has Doug stumped. #michaelmcdonald #vitobratta #shinedownhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https...2022-06-161h 16
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E4 [May 26, 2022 50 Most Annoying Songs]Send us a textOn this episode, which is remote due to sickness near the Fun Dungeon, O'Brien recounts his trip to the coast, the new Def Leppard single "Fire It Up", the 50 Most Annoying Songs are discussed as well as the weekly trip up the Wall of Tunes where we talk about a young blues artist from the 90s. #Portland #DefLeppard #JonnyLanghttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2022-05-261h 00
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E3 [May 19, 2022 Giggle Handle]Send us a textHappy 22nd birthday "Number One." On this episode we talk about the soft opening of the Star City Syndicate summer performance season, the father/daughter dance, O'Brien sleeping on the basement floor, we share and discuss new music from Def Leppard and Journey, with not so many thumbs up, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a hedonistic 80s quartet. #gigglehandle #defleppard #journey #cruehttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2022-05-191h 10
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E2 [May 12, 2022 Better Than Herpes]Send us a textDOUG TURNED 50!!! Happy birthday brutha man! This was a fun one. On this episode we give Doug his present, discuss our doctor's visits, congratulate Pat Benatar and Judas Priest for finally getting into the rrhf, O'Brien's son's college rock and roll class, review the new Black Swan record, climb the Wall of Tunes for a pirate who never ages, and the letter of the day is G. #dougsbirthday #blackswan #rockandroll #herpeshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/...2022-05-121h 16
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S6:E1 [May 5, 2022 Thomas the Dumba$$]Send us a textIt’s the first episode of our 6th season and the 101st episode overall. We changed the studio around, remixed the music beds and a couple of other things. Other than that, it’s the same old schtick you’ve come to love. On this episode we talk about Doug’s encounter with the lead singer of Stryper, our potential “New” new band and we review the new album from RHCP and Scorpions. We talk about O’Brien’s dumba$$ discussion with his youngest. Plus, we climb the Wall of Tunes for a classic rock sta...2022-05-051h 16
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E23 [April 21, 2022 EPISODE 100]Send us a textWe made it! This is the 100th overall episode of the O'Brien & Doug Podcast. We couldn't think of a better way to mark the occasion and end Season 5 than with our buddy Bob. Once again, he gives us a quiz...this time it has to do with song lyrics. We also talk Van Halen, Rush, The letter of the day, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a pop rock icon who has virtually disappeared from the public eye, for good reason. There will be no podcast next week as we regroup...2022-04-211h 17
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E20 [March 31, 2022 We Slap Yo Face]Send us a textOn this episode we discuss Will Smith gettin' jiggy with Chris Rock, the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, O'Brien's new collectible CD purchase, why Doug is so ticked off at the band Black Swan; we talk about the letter of the day, which is "B", and we spend a bunch of time on one of our favorite bands, Stryper. We are counting down to our 100th podcast episode in a few weeks. We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we do making it. #willsmith #chrisrock #hsas #blackswan...2022-03-3158 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5E14 [February 17, 2022 Superbowl + New Music Acquisitions]Send us a textOn this episode we share our thoughts about this year's Superbowl, including the halftime show; we talk about the "Son of O'Brien" traveling basketball tournament....a weekend getaway in which new music was acquired; O'Brien's songwriting class and the possibility of establishing the "O'Brien & Doug Music Foundation" for kids. We also talk about an underrated writer and artist from the 70s who was good buds with John Lennon. #superbowl #harrynilssonhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https...2022-02-171h 09
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E13 [February 10, 2022 Rock Hall & Ryan Cyr]Send us a textOn this episode we celebrate, lament and wallow in the confusion that is the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees. We also chat with our friend Ryan Cyr, an accomplished musician who just may be O'Brien's twin...metaphysically speaking anyway. Plus, we climb the Wall of Tunes to spotlight a band from the 90s whose song dominated pop radio. #rockhall2022 #ryancyr #loslonelyboysCopy the link below to find Ryan Cyr on Spotify!https://open.spotify.com/album/6siG8nIviAA78do9jtgbdP?highlight=spotify:track:4P0BsQuSg0aZxWyO5KUDVV2022-02-101h 10
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E10 [January 20, 2022 Rock Ripoffs]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about how O'Brien's wife hides goodies in the basement, we discuss some famous songs that were strikingly similar to other songs, we share another old original song we found on cassette, and climb the Wall of Tune for a "consistent" pop rock band from the 90s. #ripoffs #collectivesoul https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2022-01-201h 05
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E6 [December 23, 2021 Christmas Jam Session]Send us a textThis episode is pretty self-explained....it's a jam session. O'Brien & Doug gathered in the Fun Dungeon and played some Common Crossing songs as well as a few covers, all while broadcasting the recording session live on Facebook and Instagram. Merry Christmas everyone. Stay safe and stay salty! #Christmas #jamsession #commoncrossinghttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2021-12-231h 05
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E5 [December 16, 2021 5 Favorite Country/Blues Artists]]Send us a textOn this episode we reflect on O'Brien's birthday, discuss what we are currently listening in the way of "new" music, and expound on our 5 favorite country and blues artists. We are out of recorded Common Crossing songs so there isn't any original music on this podcast, but we climb Wall of Tunes to discuss a funk metal band with their own sound and one of the best rock albums of all time, in our opinion. #birthday #country #blues #extremehttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and...2021-12-161h 03
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E3 [December 2, 2021 Back from COVID]Send us a textOn this episode we learn why the podcast has been on hold for a couple of weeks....O'Brien had the "rona" and, thankfully, came out on the other side of it. The new Beatles documentary "Get Back" is a topic of discussion as is the 20th anniversary of George Harrison's passing. We play a song about O'Brien cheating on his wife that is, of course, the stuff of fiction...and climb the Wall of Tunes for a splinter group from the Genesis camp. We're very glad to be back, even if we aren't...2021-12-0252 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E2 [November 11, 2021 Best Maine Bands]Send us a textOn this episode Doug talks about a crazy driver who forced him off the road and almost killed him....more Led Zeppelin "thievery".....we answer some Facebook mail and discuss the best bands or music artists to come out of the Pine Tree State....Vacationland....Stephen King's home....the great (debatable) state of Maine! We also play the only recording we have of a newer Common Crossing song (hint: it's live), and climb the Wall of Tunes to discuss a rock band from the early 90s who O'Brien thinks paved the way for...2021-11-1158 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S5:E1 [November 4, 2021 Season Premiere!]Send us a textWelcome to Season 5! On this episode O'Brien reflects on his trip to Ohio/West Virginia where he moved his first born to start a new life. It was an interesting trip. We talk about our lofty goals for Season 5, a little plug about a new "single" on Spotify, the 5 things you may not know about Jeff Healey; plus, we play an original song that Doug didn't know he co-wrote, climb the Wall of Tunes for a non-hair band from the 80s and more. #roadtrip #brianmosher #jeffhealey #tesla https://www.facebook.com/o...2021-11-0456 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E20 [Oct 21, 2021 Season 4 FINALE]Send us a textOn the Season 4 Finale, we cover a lot of ground. Paul McCartney has been in the news lately, comparing the Beatles and the Stones...so we go there. We preview some upcoming music releases ABBA, Steve Perry, Sting, etc. thanks to ultimateclassicrock.com; We discuss albums that have no filler (you can't click through any tracks) that are essential for your collection; We play a Brian Mosher solo song that was the self-proclaimed worst song he ever wrote, and everyone loves it; and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a solo album...2021-10-211h 04
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E19 [Oct 14, 2021 Who Are The Dirt Drifters?]Send us a textOn this episode we get to chat with the guitarist and songwriter of a band we love called the Dirt Drifters. They came on the scene over a decade ago and shortly after just disappeared. We got the scoop as to what happened to the band and what Jeff is doing these days. We also share the prayerful saga of O'Brien's minivan, play "Songs from a Hat" that include the word "Night" in them and showcase an old pre-Common Crossing song with prerequisite tape hiss. Plus we talk all through it so you're...2021-10-141h 23
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E18 [Oct 7, 2021 Recognizable Rock Motifs]Send us a textOn this episode we share some good news about O'Brien's adult daughter...discuss Metallica's new tribute album, which leads to an in-depth Metallica discussion. We also tackle some of the most recognizable elements in classic rock that you can hear a piece of and automatically know what song it is; we play an old "Blake Street Boys" (pre-Common Crossing) song that we found on cassette, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a country rock band that was on the verge of superstardom....then just vanished. #metallica #blacklisted #classicrock #dirtdrifters...2021-10-071h 05
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E13 [Sept. 2, 2021 Travelogue]Send us a textO'Brien is back from his trip to Michigan, we have the details and oh are they...underwhelming. We briefly discuss Cam Newton, NFL Fantasy Football, and Charlie Watts (RIP); we play an old Common Crossing about a friend and the Wall of Tunes brings us to a repeat artist (O'Brien's fave) but some new music. Yes, it's rigged. #college #michigan #wmu #camnewton #nflfantasy #charliewatts #judecoleShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!...2021-09-021h 00
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E12 [August 26, 2021 The VERY First Episode]Send us a textWhile O'Brien travels to the Midwest to bring his son to college, we thought we'd share the very first episode of the podcast from back in 2014. It only took 6 years to get back on the horse. Enjoy this little piece of history! #podcast #memoriesShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ http...2021-08-2637 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E11 [August 19, 2021 10 Greatest Rock Bands]Send us a textOn this episode we announce the answer to the trivia question, as well as the winner of our "Vinyl of the Day" giveaway, courtesy of KMH Music in Presque Isle, plus we announce our next vinyl giveaway; O'Brien prepares to drive his son to college; We talk the 10 greatest rock bands ever; play "that song O'Brien wrote for his wife"; and climb the Hawaiian Wall of Tunes for a 90s band we think should get more love than they do. #vinyl #emptynest #rockandroll #sisterhazelShow music is “Duck in the Alley” perfo...2021-08-191h 01
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E9 [August 5, 2021 The Beatles Changed Everything]Send us a textOn this episode we get a call from O'Brien's college graduate, more Dave Grohl love, how the Beatles changed everything...besides just the music, a kitchen-table version of a recent-ish Common Crossing original complete with a cameo from Doug's Mom, introduce a new sponsor in KMH Music, The Wall of Tunes translation is Vietnamese and we feature two artists. Join the fun! #nirvana #beatles #kellyclarkson #johnfullbright #kmhmusicShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast fami...2021-08-051h 06
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E8 [July 29, 2021 Fresh Off Vacation]Send us a textIn this episode O'Brien & Doug regroup and discuss how not to go on vacation, buying vinyl records, the shows we played before vacation, the 50 most annoying songs ever (not our list), and we ask for song suggestions for our band to play live. The Common Crossing song of the week is on both a Common Crossing demo CD and an O'Brien solo album, and we climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about a legendary soul singer from the 60s-70s. #vacation #annoyingsongs #billwithersShow music is “Duck in the Alley” perf...2021-07-291h 10
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E7 [July 15, 2021 The Tired Episode]Send us a textIn this episode our much older bodies are sleep deprived and are recovering from several shows and rehearsals in a row. 20 years ago it would have been no problem. We decide just have Doug quiz O'Brien on Van Halen trivia, sing the Common Crossing song of the week live in the Fun Dungeon and climb the Wall of Tunes for a Latin Pop/R&B artist from the 80s with a sultry, sexy voice, sound and image. #sleep #vanhalen #sadeShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouT...2021-07-1547 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E5 [July 1, 2021 Stevie Can See]Send us a textIn this episode we talk about O'Brien's incredibly romantic wedding anniversary, bands who have successfully or not successfully replaced lead singers, music conspiracy theories (Stevie Wonder can actually see), compare a Common Crossing song of the week with it's cover version, and talk about one of our favorite bands from the 90s on the Wall of Tunes. #24years #bigollove #hootie #steviecanseeShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com...2021-07-0158 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E4 [June 24, 2021 Under Appreciation]Send us a textIn this episode the boys talk about O'Brien's oldest boy heading out on his own, under appreciated members of their favorite bands, Michael McDonald, a Common Crossing Song of the Week that may be a repeat....but it's okay, and they switch things up a little for the Wall of Tunes Artist of the Week. If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast this season simply send them a message on the Facebook page or email obrienanddoug@gmail.com. #michaelanthony #sammyhagar #redrocker #likeagypsy #michaelmcdonald Show music is “Duck in th...2021-06-241h 02
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S4:E1 [June 3, 2021 Season Premiere]Send us a textWelcome to Season 4!! We have big plans. Our goal this season is to feature at least one high profile guest. We have our sights on the Redrocker, Sammy Hagar. We aim high. In this season premiere episode we talk about who else we'd like to have on. We also discuss the difference between a song from today and a song from our generation, with a little help from O'Brien's kid. Did you know Doug went to the Berkee School of Music? The Common Crossing song of the week features a "George Harrison-esque" guitar...2021-06-0359 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E19 [May 13, 2021 Bob Strikes Again]Send us a textThe episode before the Season 3 finale includes a visit with our childhood buddy "Bob." He takes this opportunity to slam the show (he's jealous) and ask us some probing questions. We play a song from Common Crossing that even Bob didn't know, plus we climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about a band that neither Doug or Bob has heard of. Obscure much? #bob #gabedixonShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!...2021-05-131h 05O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E18 [May 6, 2021 Power Ballads]Send us a textOn this episode we talk about what constitutes a "Power Ballad" and try to list some of our favorites. The Common Crossing song of the week is about a "phone friend" that we never met (wink, wink), and we climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about the "man with the golden voice" from the 70s through today. That's all this week on the O'Doug BrianCast! #powerballad #paulcarrackShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podc...2021-05-061h 03O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E16 [April 22, 2021 Driving Songs]Send us a textOn Season 3: Episode 16, we talk about how great it was to get back together with our band for rehearsal, after 7 months apart. We also tackle the "Heavy Metal Band Name Generator" and discuss the recent song bracket put forth by the great Def Leppard. The Common Crossing song of the week is a remake of the original that O'Brien doesn't remember, and we climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about a band from the 70s who had a new lineup in the 80s and a movie named after them that may or...2021-04-2253 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E15 [April 15, 2021 Raw & Uncut]Send us a textIn this episode O'Brien & Doug discuss their many band trips and the antics they involved. They reminisced about several shows they've played in both Common Crossing and the Star City Syndicate and promoted some upcoming gigs in the summer of 2021. The Common Crossing song of the week is a little dirty. The Wall of Tunes CD of the week will rock you like a tornado. No, wait, that's not right. #covid19 #livemusic #germanrockShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a pa...2021-04-1558 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E14 [April 8, 2021 Under the Covers]Send us a textIn this episode, O'Brien & Doug discuss cover songs that you probably didn't know were cover songs; potential Common Crossing album titles and the history behind them; a Common Crossing song of the week that they both want to forget; a legendary producer, songwriter, performer is the subject of our Wall of Tunes....and we also reflect on the documentary "Hired Gun" #coversongs #walloftunes #elo #hiredgunShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!...2021-04-081h 08O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E11 [March 18, 2021 The One About the 2020-21 Grammys]Send us a textIn this episode we chat about the Grammy Awards...and pointless awards shows in general. We discuss the state of rock music, plus we wade into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thing again, it's pretty much a gripe fest so prepare yourself. Doug also gives O'Brien a challenge, we "Walk" with the Common Crossing song of the week and feature a late 80s 'supergroup' from the Wall of Tunes. Also, we are two guys proud of our Irish roots and we don't mention St. Paddy's Day at all. Whoops! Enjoy.2021-03-1855 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E10 [March 11, 2021 The Horizon Episode]Send us a textIn this week's episode we cover a lot of ground. Doug is back in the Fun Dungeon and we talk about his new fascination with a couple of classic Def Leppard albums, the vocal coach's mistake, a "What If" that has us thinking deep about Van Halen, a Common Crossing song about two great friends, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band from the 90s who is "up and down and sideways". #defleppard #vanhalen #pattysmythe #verticalhorizonShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube....2021-03-101h 04O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E9 [March 4, 2021 The Inside Joke]Send us a textOn this episode we briefly discuss the 48th anniversary of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," O'Brien's radio stalker from the 90s, movie actors who are supposed to have accents but don't, the Spotify generation, a singer/songwriter responsible for starting the movement, and oh...did you know it was a Strat and not a Les Paul? #pinkfloyd #changeyourname #JTShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com...2021-03-0441 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E6 [Feb 11, 2021 The Submarine Episode]Send us a textOn this episode we recap Super Bowl 55, discuss our favorite halftime shows, the best commercials (there were none)...Play "Songs from a hat"...The Common Crossing song of the week with Doug on lead vocals, climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about a band from the 90s who got their name from a Monty Python skit, and generally sink the podcast to a depressing level near the end. Kind of like the Titanic. #superbowl55 #brady #commoncrossing #montypython #toadShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube....2021-02-111h 03O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E5 [Feb 4, 2021 Doug Is Stupid!!!]Send us a textIn this episode we review some of the best rock singers out there, highlight some of the coolest women in rock and do our best to "Tom Brady" this thing. Oh and Doug is really hard on himself. #womeninrock #tombrady #superbowl #tedeschi Show music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/o...2021-02-0454 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E4 [Jan 28, 2021 Tom Brady & Tangents]Send us a textDoug dubs us the Seinfeld of podcasts because we start in one direction and go off in any others by the time we're through. This one is no different. We begin with the G.O.A.T. Tom Brady and end up....somewhere else. We talk cable, 90s sitcoms, Songs with colors in the title. We actually edited out a lot of the podcast in order to make it shorter so we went more places than what you hear in this episode. Oh and we play one of Common Crossing's more well-known tunes...2021-01-2851 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S3:E2 [Jan 14, 2021 We're #221]Send us a textOn this episode O'Brien & Doug discuss their position on the iTunes podcast chart, the birth of Motown, sing you a couple of lost Common Crossing songs, climb the wall with a country songwriting duo, and then go off the deep end. #221 #warrenbrothers #motownShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://inst...2021-01-1443 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S2:E16 [Dec 17 2020 Hair Bands That Aren't]Send us a textOne more 'holiday' episode and Season 2 will come to an end. On this episode we reflect on O'Brien's birthday celebration, discuss why "Hair Nation" plays so many bands that AREN'T hair bands, uncover a lost Common Crossing treasure...and talk about one of our favorite artists, Paul Thorn. #hairbands #paulthornShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1https://instagram.com/obri...2020-12-1746 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S2:E12 [Nov 19, 2020 Doug's Dad's Birthday]Send us a textOn this episode, O'Brien & Doug chat about the value or lack of value in the guidance counselor profession..."Doug Calls the Fam" to wish his Dad a happy birthday...and other shenanigans including the Common Crossing song of the week and the Wall of Tunes. #college #military #mikerowe #ryanadamsShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1https://instagram.com/obrien_and...2020-11-1945 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S2:E11 [Nov 12, 2020 Happy Birthday Marines, and Doug's Mom]Send us a textOn this week's episode, O'Brien & Doug wish the Marines, and Doug's Mom, a happy birthday...Doug finds out for the first time that the Common Crossing song he chose is about him...the Wall of Tunes takes a "Walk in Memphis" and for the first time on the podcast, we think, we mention our lost brother Matty near the anniversary of his passing. #happybirthdaymarines #happybirthdaymom #marccohn #livingthedreamShow music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast fami...2020-11-1252 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S2:E10 [Nov 5, 2020 The Election Episode]Send us a textIt's the "Election Episode", where we don't talk about the election, except to say O'Brien is running for President in 2024. We also talk about jazz music, the upcoming B.B. King bio flick....classy concerts, and more. We feature a Common Crossing song written about Doug's 10 year high school reunion, and we climb the Wall of Tunes to discuss a folk/pop band that only released one album but it's a doozy. #jazz #bbking #voteobrien #election2020Show music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happ...2020-11-0547 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug S2:E8 [Oct 22, 2020 The First Installment of "Doug Calls the Fam"]Send us a textOn the heels of our EVH tribute, on this week's episode O'Brien & Doug discuss bands or artists they'd like to see LIVE before the artist can't perform anymore. Plus they face the suggestion of getting rid of 'genres' of music. For the Wall of Tunes, Doug needs to phone a friend....his Mom!Show music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1...2020-10-2258 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast S2:E3 [Sept 17, 2020 In-Studio Performance]Send us a textIn this episode, O'Brien & Doug share a couple of fun novelty songs for the young and deviant at heart. The Common Crossing song of the week is an old demo of a murder ballad. The wall of tunes puts us in a New York state of mind and O'Brien expresses frustration with his online gaming children and we discuss Fantasy football. Plus, a lot more. #season2 #podcast #O'Brien #Doug #nflfantasy #billyjoel https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-09-1744 min
O'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast -S2:E1 [Sept 3, 2020 Bob Has Questions]Send us a textThe Season 2 premiere finds O'Brien & Doug catching up with their old pal "Bob". The boys reminisce about their movie-making past, answer some of Bob's burning questions, and climb the Wall of Tunes.Show music is “Duck in the Alley” performed by TrackTribe via YouTube.We are happy to be a part of the Buzzsprout podcast family!https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/https://twitter.com/OBrienDoug1https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doughttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-08-2545 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast -Ep20 [SEASON ONE FINALE]Send us a textO'Brien & Doug end season one with Jack "The Sportsfreak" LeVangie discussing greatest 80s movie soundtracks. Plus, they discuss the statistics for the show, what they plan for season two, and more. A small snippet of copyrighted music appears near the end. No infringement intended. #seasonone #finale #breakfastclub #2020sux https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-08-1742 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast -Ep17 [July 30, 2020]Send us a textIn this episode, O'Brien & Doug are once again joined by their guitar player direct from Nashville, Josh Kovach. What else to discuss but our 5 favorite guitarists. It's just that Doug is a drummer and he can't contribute much. We also spotlight the Common Crossing song of the week and climb the "Wall of Tunes" and dip another foot into the blues rock genre. #faveguitarists #walloftunes #commoncrossing #jonnylanghttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-07-2945 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast - Ep16 [July 23, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien & Doug are resigned to the fact that they will never be social media influencers. They put together their dream band lineups (subject to change), discuss the Common Crossing song of the week and climb the Wall of Tunes to talk about a band with a heavy Rocky Balboa connection. Oh, and Doug goes on a couple of rants! #CommonCrossing #WallofTunes #Survivor #Dougsranthttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-07-2236 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast - Ep15 [July 16, 2020]Send us a textIn this episode, O'Brien & Doug share their favorite rock and roll memoirs. They also play original music from their band Common Crossing, climb the "Wall of Tunes" to discuss a rock drummer turned pop artist and ponder what's happening with Wolfgang Van Halen. Join the fun. Email the guys at obrienanddoug@gmail.com. #rockmemoirs #commoncrossing #walloftunes #wolfvanhalenhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-07-1531 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast - Ep14 [July 9, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien & Doug pay tribute to the late Charlie Daniels, try to figure out what the Kansas City Chiefs are thinking, and imagine a world where Slayer and Stryper share a concert tour. Join the fun. #RIPCharlieDaniels #stryper #patrickmahomes #kansascitychiefshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-07-0830 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast -Ep13 [July 2, 2020]Send us a textIn this episode, O'Brien & Doug visit with Common Crossing bass player Shane Mountain to compare their Top 5 "Desert Island Albums". They climb the "Wall of Tunes" to reveal yet another blues rock great, and they contemplate a world where Cam Newton is a New England Patriot. #desertisland #top5 #healeyshideaway #patriotshttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-06-3037 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep.12 [June 25, 2020]Send us a textIn this week's episode, O'Brien & Doug visit with their childhood friend "Bob" who helps them reminisce about their best and worst concert experiences. Together they climb the "Wall of Tunes" to discuss an amazing band from Colorado. #bestconcert #worstconcert #bob #bhtmhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-06-2432 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep.11 [June 18, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien & Doug visit with their old radio pal Jack "The Sportsfreak" LeVangie. They list their five favorite motion pictures from the 1980s and climb the "Wall of Tunes" to discuss someone who these days is probably living up to his nickname. #sportsfreak #eightiesforever #slowhandhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-06-1731 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep.9 [June 4, 2020]Send us a textIn this episode we talk about everything from the SpaceX launch, Bob & Doug from Strange Brew....including how Doug got his name. We are interviewed by Anthony Scott for the YouTube series "Making It North" and we climb the "Wall of Tunes" for some 80s rock sheen! #makeitnorth #spacex #strangebrew #onearmeddrummerhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-06-0333 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep.8 [May 29, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien & Doug were almost offered a show but instead lament the state of radio; a new Robert Johnson documentary; playing a George Jones record backwards; the Wall of Tunes goes country.https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-05-2937 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep4 [April 30, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien and Doug discuss Brady/Gronk, a 6 year old's birthday party, check in with Joko in Nashville, climb the 'Wall of Tunes' and contemplate watching Cobra Kai. https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-04-3034 minO'Brien & DougO'Brien & Doug Podcast Ep.1 [April 9, 2020]Send us a textO'Brien and Doug convene to talk all things lockdown...and Tom Brady going to Tampa, among other things. It's the "Non-COVID19....COVID19 edition." It's been a long time. #covid19 #tombradyhttps://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug2020-04-0929 min