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Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 543-Paralandra-The Body Electric
đď¸Â This week on Americaâs Podcast we dive into a band nine years in the making that somehow no one talks aboutâbut they were brand-new to us. Weâre covering Paralandra â The Body Electric. Does this album knock our socks off, or does it fade into oblivion? đ No spoilers⌠as always! đĽÂ Tracks of the Week â˘Â Mooger Foogerâs pick: Evanescence â Going Under â˘Â Marcâs pick: Halestorm â Wicked Ways Jerry-Final blast: The irrepressible I Am Death by The Pretty Reckless đ Until next weekâbe good to each other, support those ânewâ nine-year-old bands, and remember: rock ânâ roll i...
2025-12-19
1h 12
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode-540-ClutchâBlast Tyrant
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! Weâre diving into Clutch â Blast Tyrant with our rock ânâ roll family: Metal Mike Tyler and Joseph Staub! đ¤ Will this album make the mob go wild or usher in the profits of doom? đ°đ Either way, weâre breaking down the grooves, the grit, and the glorious madness that is Clutch! đśÂ Tracks of the Week: Jerry â âThe Night Owlsâ by Little River Band đŚ Metal Mike Tyler â âRock N Roll Outlawâ by Clutch (naturally!) đ¤ Mooger â âStrange Waysâ by KISS đľâđŤ Marc â âHanging On The Telephoneâ by Blondie âď¸ Joseph â âAlive and Kicking...
2025-11-28
2h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 539-Tim Durling Author Of-The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginnerâs Companion to Fleetwood Mac. Plus Tango In the Night Review
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre joined by author Tim Durling, who stops by to talk about his brand-new book The Sound That Haunts You: A Beginnerâs Companion to Fleetwood Mac. We dig into how the project came together, some of the surprising stories behind the band, and why this book is a must-read for both longtime fans and total newcomers. We also roll into a review of Fleetwood Macâs Tango in the Night â no spoilers on whether we loved it or not (youâll have to listen!), but we can say we definitely love the...
2025-11-21
2h 35
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 538-Iron Maiden-Powerslave
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! Weâre flying high again â Egyptian style â as we review Iron Maidenâs Powerslave âď¸đ with the family crew: Bob Bannister, Travis Perrotta, and Andy Rodriguez! Sadly, The Mooger couldnât join us because he had something even scarier than Rime of the Ancient Mariner⌠an anniversary! đ Congrats to him and his wife â we love you both! â¤ď¸ Donât worry, we still used your tracks, brother! Will this album make you a PowerSlave or will it make you feel like the Flash of a Blade (and not in a good way)? đ¤ No spoilers, but prepare for riffs, l...
2025-11-14
2h 24
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 537-Collective Soul â Disciplined Breakdown
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! đşđ¸ Weâre diving headfirst into Collective Soul â Disciplined Breakdown with our brother from another mother, Travis Perrotta! Is this an album worth your time, or will it have you questioning your life choices? 𤯠(No spoilers⌠but we might need therapy after this one.) đĽÂ Tracks of the Week: đ§ Moogerâs Pick: Dishwalla â Counting Blue Cars (heâs still asking God those same questions) đ¸ Marcâs Pick: Ugly Kid Joe â Sheâs Already Gone (but heâs still holding her CD collection hostage) đĽ Travisâ Pick: Rage Against the Machine â Bullet in the Head (for when you need calm, relaxing...
2025-11-07
1h 43
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 536-Oingo Boingo-Boingo Alive
đđť This week on Americaâs Podcast â Halloween Edition we resurrect a band thatâs INFAMOUS around here⌠the legendary (or undead?) Oingo Boingo! To one of us theyâre gods, to the rest? Well⌠youâll have to hear the review to find out. đŞŚđ Marc cracks open Boingo Alive (yes, recorded live⌠in a studio⌠because reasons) as our Live Album Series crawls back from the grave đ§ââď¸. Joining us is family member Travis Perrotta â will this record send us on an elevator ride to hell, or just make us wanna dance at a Dead Manâs Party? No spoilers⌠but maybe a few chills. đŽÂ Tracks...
2025-10-31
2h 26
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 535-Testament-Practice What You Preach
This Week on Americaâs Podcast đď¸ Weâve got family in the house! đĽ Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta join the madness as we dig into Testament â Practice What You Preach. đ¤ Question is: does this album actually practice what it preaches⌠or is it a nightmare coming back to haunt us? (No spoilers⌠unless you bribe us with tacos đŽ). Tracks of the Week đś Jerry starts us off soft (but deadly) with Paralandra â Look at Me Now Marc lays it down with Extreme â Rest in Peace 𪌠Tim revs the engine on W.A.S.P. â Chainsaw Charlie đŞ T...
2025-10-24
2h 24
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 533-Blue Ăyster Cult-Mirrors
đď¸ This week on Americaâs Podcast we summon Joseph Staub, our resident Blue Ăyster Cult wizard đ§ââď¸ (yes, he doesown a cowbell). Together, we dive into the most controversial BĂC album ever: Mirrors. Will we love it? Will we smash it? No spoilersâyou gotta listen. đĽÂ Tracks of the Week: Jerry cranks up Collective Soul â âRunâ đââď¸đ¨ Mooger throws down Blondie â âCall Meâ âď¸ Marc gets lost in Styx â âMan in the Wildernessâ đ˛ Joseph ends it with QueensrĂżche â âThe Needle Liesâ đđ đ˝ Until next week: Donât let aliens abduct you, and alwaysâALWAYSâcheck your mirrors. #PodcastLife #ClassicRock #BlueOyste...
2025-10-10
1h 04
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 532-The 27 Club Artists We Lost
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast đď¸ We dive into one of the most haunting legacies in music history â The 27 Club. These are the artists we tragically lost at just 27 years old, leaving behind timeless music and art that continue to shape generations. Marc, Mooger, Jerry, and our family members Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta sit down to remember and celebrate these icons. Along the way, we also touch on a couple of actors who left us too soon. Itâs a sad subject, but we choose to honor the treasure trove of creativity they left behind. đľÂ Tracks of the W...
2025-10-03
2h 18
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 531- Static-X Wisconsin Death Trip VS Slipknot (Self Titled)
đď¸ This week on Americaâs Podcast, we go way out of bounds with a Nu Metal Album Battle Royale! đ¤đĽ Both contenders dropped in 1999: âď¸Â Static-X â Wisconsin Death Trip vs. Slipknot â Self-Titled. Weâve got longtime partner-in-chaos Joseph Staub back in the mix, and weâre bringing in new blood đ with Mike Fowler to keep things wild. As usual, one cohost is not a Nu Metal fan (đ yeah, we all know who), and Jerry straight-up ditched his brother for some âassignment.â Loyalty? Zero. Entertainment? Maximum. đ đĽÂ Tracks of the Week: Marc â Somewhere I Belong (Linkin Park) Joseph â Cold (Static-X) Mike â In the E...
2025-09-26
1h 54
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 530-Soundgarden-Badmotorfinger
đď¸ This week on Americaâs Podcast, we welcome long-time family memberâbut first-time Free Form guestâBill Roseberry! Bill picked the album weâre diving into: Soundgarden â Badmotorfinger. Does this grunge classic stand the test of time⌠or should it stay locked up in a Rusty Cage? We shall see. đ đĽÂ Tracks of the Week Marc â American Horse by The Cult Mooger â Whiskey, And You by Chris Stapleton Jerry â Sister by The Nixons Bill â Hey Maria by 1781 Until next week⌠donât be Outshined and donât stand in the Jesus Christ Pose. Be humble. Be free...
2025-09-19
2h 28
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 528-First 6 Metallica Vs Megadeth Album Battle
đď¸Â This Week on a Very Special Episode of Americaâs Podcast! We go full-throttle into one of the greatest rivalries in metal history: Metallica vs. Megadeth â Album Battles! Which band dominated their first six albums? Who crushed the riffs, brought the fire, and left the biggest legacy? Weâre joined by a killer panel of guests: Jeff Allen from the mighty CraniumRadio.com, Eric RMCP Jordon, and Favio Vegas to hash it out, album by album â 1 through 6. No spoilers, but we definitely have opinions! đľÂ Tracks of the Week: Mooger â Laughing in the Hiding Bush by Bruce D...
2025-09-05
3h 19
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 527-Celtic Frost-Cold Lake
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast â The Free Form Rock Podcast! đđ¸ This week weâre diving headfirst into infamy with a band that shocked metalheads everywhere: Celtic Frost and their much-maligned glam experiment, Cold Lake. Joining us for this bold review are our rock brothers Eric RMCP Jordonand Travis Perrotta. Is this album a misunderstood glam-metal gem⌠or a leather-pants-wearing disaster best left buried in the '80s like its own creator wished? Weâll give you our takesâno spoilers, but letâs just say opinions were not... cold. đđĽ đśÂ Tracks of the Week: Marc: âBathroom Wallâ â Faster...
2025-08-29
2h 29
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 526-Lonnie Mack-Strike Like Lightning
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast â The Free Form Rock Podcast! đşđ¸đ¸ Weâre crankinâ up the amps and digginâ deep into the blues as we welcome our good friend Brian Davis from the Damn Good Movie Memories podcast! Not only does Brian know his way around a killer flick, but heâs also a certified blues connoisseurâso we figured, who better to help us review an album by the one and only Lonnie Mack? ⥠Will this album strike like lightning in a bottle or fizzle out like burnt bacon at a truck stop diner? No spoilersâbut letâs just say things ge...
2025-08-22
1h 45
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 525-Danzig III: How the Gods Kill
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! đşđ¸ Weâre cranking it to 11 and heading into the dark with Danzig III: How the Gods Killâjoined by our brother in metal, Travis Perrotta! đ¤ Does this album rip through your soul in the best way possibleâor does it just leave you feeling like you wandered into a Dirty Black Summer with nothing but regrets and leather pants? Some say Danzig is a dime-store Elvis. Others say heâs channeling Jim Morrison with a gym membership. We say⌠NO SPOILERS. Youâll have to listen and decide for yourself. đ§Â Tracks of the Week: ⥠Tra...
2025-08-15
1h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 524- The Alan Parsons Project-Turn of A Friendly Card
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! đşđ¸ We hit shuffle on the past and dive into Alan Parsons Projectâs Turn of a Friendly Card, joined by our resident prog rock philosopher and family member Joseph Staub! Is this album a masterpiece of musical storytelling⌠or just a fancy way to say, âDonât gamble, kidsâ? đ˛đ¸ Is The Gold Bug solid goldâor just a shiny distraction? You'll have to listen to find out. Then itâs on to our Tracks of the Week: đ§Â Mooger floats into the ether with Pink Floyd â What Do You Want From Me? đšÂ Marc brings the street...
2025-08-08
1h 49
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 523-Ozzy Osbourne -Blizzard Of Ozz
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast đď¸ We welcome back family members Eddy Cannistraci and Travis Perrotta for an episode that was scheduled before the untimely passing of the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Fate had other plans, and 3 weeks later, itâs become a powerful tribute to one of rockâs most iconic figures. We're diving deep into Blizzard of Ozz â is it one of the greatest debut solo albums of all time, or does it leave you with a âSuicide Solutionâ? Weâll answer that and so much more as we celebrate the life, legacy, and madness of Ozzy O...
2025-08-01
3h 21
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 522-Dreamcar-Dreamcar
đď¸This week on Americaâs Podcast... we answer a question literally no one was asking: what happens when the guy from AFI crashes Gwen Stefaniâs garage band practice? You get Dreamcarâthe most â80s band to be born three decadestoo late. Is it a glorious throwback or a glitter-covered time machine crash? Are they the future of retro or should they have just left that sound buried next to a broken Walkman? No spoilers (as always), but we dive in like itâs 1985 and weâre wearing parachute pants and Aqua Net. Weâre joined by the ever-stylis...
2025-07-25
1h 33
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 521-Megadeth- Peace Sells...But Who's Buying
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! đď¸ Buckle up, metal maniacsâwe're hopping in the time machine straight back to 1986, where the riffs are fierce, the politics are angry, and Dave Mustaine still hasn't smiled once. Weâre diving deep into Megadethâs Peace Sells... but Whoâs Buying? Is this album a thrashterpiece worthy of our hard-earned Reagan-era cash, or does it bomb harder than a VCR instructional video? No spoilersâbut trust us, it gets louder than Mustaineâs ego. Helping us sift through the rubble are special guests Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta, who bring their musical...
2025-07-18
2h 04
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 520-Peter Gabriel-SO
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast! đď¸ We travel back to 1986 â perms were big, synths were bigger, and Peter Gabriel dropped his iconic album "So." We brought in guest Travis Perrotta to help us break it down: Is this album "So-So"⌠or does it hit like a lyrical Sledgehammer to the soul? Youâll have to listen to find out! (No spoilers â we're classy like that.) đĽ Plus, weâve got Tracks of the Week hotter than a lava lamp on a shag carpet: đŠÂ Marc goes vintage cool with The Doors â âThe Soft Paradeâ đ¸Â Travis brings the dream...
2025-07-11
1h 35
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 519-Wednesday 13-Mid Death Crisis
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast đď¸ Weâve assembled a panel so powerful, even your speakers might need a helmet! This week, we welcome an All-Star castplus a brand-new debut thatâll rattle your brain in all the best ways! Featuring: đ¸Â Eric Lussier â bringing the metal thunder đ¤Â Aaron Camaro from the Decibel Geek Podcast â podcast royalty đĽ And making his debut â the mighty Brad Dahl! Welcome to the chaos, Brad! 𧨠(Warning: heâs got hot takes and a fire playlist) đ This weekâs main course? We dissect Wednesday 13 â Mid Death Crisis Will it make you sick and violent? 𤢠Or will it raise t...
2025-07-04
2h 27
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 518-Filter-The Amalgamut
đď¸Â This Week on The BS! Sessions đď¸ Episode Title: "The Amalgamut, a Mooger Flyby, and a Whole Lotta Rock!" This week on Americaâs favorite barely-controlled audio trainwreck, we dove headfirst into Filter's âThe Amalgamutââa criminally underrated album that dares to ask, "What if industrial rock had feelings... and a gym membership?" Our resident man of mystery, Mooger, was âon assignmentâ (which we assume means chasing down the last copy of Fear Factory's CD at a truck stop in Bakersfield), but he swung by for a quick âYo!â before vanishing into the podcasting ether. Joining the mayhem were two cer...
2025-06-27
2h 02
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 517- Cheap Trick The Top 25 Songs
This Week on Americaâs Podcast! We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russellâarmed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time! Joining this sonic sĂŠance are none other than Ross Warner, author of American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond, and the one and only Eddy Cannistraci, the man, the myth, the alcohol-powered legend.
2025-06-20
3h 57
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 516- Metal Church-The Dark
This Week on Americaâs Podcast: We slam you harder than a metal riff with the one and only Metal Mike Tyler! Together, we dive headfirst into Metal Churchâs The Dark â is it a thrash classic thatâll make your head bang or a total meltdown waiting to happen? Spoiler: no spoilers here⌠we like to keep you guessing (and slightly confused). Tracks of the Week: Marc rocks out to âGood Day in Hellâ by The Eagles â because who doesnât want a sunny trip to the underworld? Mooger shreds with âPractice What You Preachâ ...
2025-06-13
2h 43
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 515-Counting Crows'-August and Everything After
This Week on Americaâs Podcast  Strap in, folksâthis week we're diving headfirst into a swirling pool of flannel, feelings, and post-grunge gloom as we break down Counting Crows' August and Everything After with guests Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. Is this album a poetic masterpiece or just the sound of someone staring out a rainy window with a journal and a half-smoked cigarette? We ask the tough questionsâlike: Is this what happens when you quit heroin but keep the angst? And did Adam Duritz invent sad guy core? Tensions rise, opinions fly, and someone may...
2025-06-06
2h 13
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 514-Coheed And Cambria-Good Apollo, Iâm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness
This Week on America's Podcast: Coheed and Cambria Strap on your space helmets and tighten your prog-rock seatbelts, because this week on Americaâs Podcast, we descend into the melodically twisted, comic book-fueled universe of Coheed and Cambriaâspecifically, their tongue-twisting opus Good Apollo, Iâm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. (Yes, thatâs the full titleâbreathe now.) We wrangled in the ever-insightful Favio Vegas to help us untangle this prog-rock Rubikâs Cube. Is this album a poetic masterpiece that'll make you grab your 10-speed bike and ride toward de...
2025-05-30
2h 03
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 513-U2-The Joshua Tree
This Week on Americaâs Podcast â weâre heading into the desert with the album that made U2 a household name: The Joshua Tree. Joining us for this sonic pilgrimage are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez to help decideâdoes this album âBullet the Blue Skyâ or make you want to âExitâ because you âStill Havenât Found What Youâre Looking Forâ? No spoilersâbut Bono might be lurking in your conscience. Tracks of the Week: Jerry picks Giantâs âIâll See You In My Dreamsâ â pure 80s power-ballad magic, Aqua Net sold separately. Andy throws down âRock F...
2025-05-23
2h 36
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 512-Smith/Kotzen-Black Light/White Noise
This Week on Americaâs Podcast⌠Weâre flipping the switch and turning on the Black Light as we dive headfirst into Smith/Kotzenâs "Black Light/White Noise"âjoined by our special guest Eric Lussier from The French Connection! Is this album a sonic revelation or just some artsy white noise that makes you want to unplug the stereo and apologize to your ears? No spoilersâbut we definitely brought sunglasses for the solos. Tracks of the Week: Marc cranks the chaos with âYou Gimmie Nothingâ â Scumbag Millionaire (and they say romance is dead) Mo...
2025-05-16
1h 50
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 511-Heart-Dog And Butterfly
This Week on Americaâs Podcast⌠Weâre having a high time (in every sense) as we float through Heartâs "Dog and Butterfly" with rock-loving guests Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta! Is this album a Straight On classic or does it nap like a tired puppy? No spoilersâbut expect some passionate opinions and a few musical detours. Tracks of the Week: Mooger goes metalcore with âPerfect Soulâ â Spiritbox Marc kicks it old-school MTV with âGoodbye To Youâ â Scandal Tim rides the night with âThe Sun Goes Downâ â Thin Lizzy Travis br...
2025-05-09
1h 54
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 510-Depeche Mode-Black Celebration
This week on Americaâs Podcast, itâs Black Celebrationâor Black Condemnation, depending on who you ask! Jerry wanted an album to tear apart, so Marc handed him one he adores. Will Jerry respect the synth gods, or will he spread blasphemous rumors? Can Mooger be the tie-breaker, or will he just sit back with popcorn? And most importantlyâwill Marc go full Jerry, but not tonight? No spoilers, but letâs just say emotions will be stripped. Tracks of the Week: âśď¸ Marc: The Seventh Stranger â Duran Duran (because the â80s never die) âśď¸ Mooger: Everything â Sevendust (because...
2025-05-02
1h 58
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 509-Bon Jovi- These Days
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we dive These Days (literally) into Bon Joviâs 1995 album because Mooger missed out last timeâso, of course, weâre doing a Redux. #SecondChances #BonJoviOrBust We bring in special guest Eric Lussier to help us answer the big question: Does this album give you something for the pain, or is it pure Jovi gold? No spoilers, but letâs just say opinions are flying like Richie Sambora solos. #NoPainNoGain #JoviJudgment Tracks of the Week: đ¸ Jerry: âNew Girl Nowâ â Honeymoon Suite #80sGold đ¸ Marc: âTimes They Changeâ â Slaughter #HairMetalWisdom đ¸ Eric: âAme...
2025-04-25
2h 17
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 508-6 Albums That Divided Fanbases
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre diving into six albums that split fanbases like a badly mixed record. Love them or loathe them, these albums had fans either throwing their fists in the air or throwing their CDs out the window. First up, QueensrĂżche â Hear In the Now Frontierâwhere prog-metal legends decided to strip things down, leaving fans wondering if theyâd just wandered into the wrong album. Then, MĂśtley CrĂźe â Theater of Painâthe moment the CrĂźe traded in their sleazy Sunset Strip grit for glam and a whole lot of hairspray.
2025-04-18
2h 25
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 507-Elton John-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we hitch a ride down the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to see if Elton Johnâs classic still rocksâor if it just blows like a candle in the wind (no spoilers, but we ainât packing up our bags just yet). Helping us navigate this glitter-covered, piano-fueled journey are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez, who bring their hot takes and questionable life choices to the table. And of course, weâve got Tracks of the Week to keep your ears entertained: Marc â Gone (Live) by U2 (Because Bono refuses to be forgot...
2025-04-11
2h 48
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 506-Kiss-Asylum
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâve got an all-star lineup of rock maniacs! Joining us are Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast and Bushy AKA Nate Atchison from The Plug Music and More Podcast. So what happens when four hardcore KISS nerds and one poor soul who just kinda likes KISS sit down to discuss the Asylum era? Well⌠letâs just say things get louder than Paul Stanleyâs stage banter in â86! But heyâno spoilers! Youâll have to listen to the madness yourself. Tracks of the Week: Marc kicks things off with KixââNo Ring Around Rosieâ Chris ...
2025-04-04
2h 26
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 505-Kissin' Dynamite-Back With A Bang
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we hand over the keys to the Pinto to none other than Eric Lussierâletâs just hope he doesnât strip the gears before we get to our destination. Weâre reviewing Kissinâ Dynamiteâs Back With a Bang. Is this album a full-fledged explosion of rock greatness, or does it fizzle out like a damp firecracker? No safety goggles requiredâweâre giving you our unfiltered opinions. Plus, special guest Travis Perrotta joins the chaos, because whatâs a podcast without a little extra mayhem? And of course, weâre bringing the T...
2025-03-28
2h 09
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 504-Blue Murder-Blue Murder
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we dive into the self-titled debut of Blue Murderâan album packed with enough guitar wizardry to make even your air guitar feel inadequate. But does it still rock as hard as its reputation, or is it just another relic of hairspray-fueled excess? No spoilers, but letâs just say we have thoughts. We also take a moment to honor the late, great John Sykes, a guitar hero who shredded his way into rock history. His influence is undeniable, but does this album showcase his finest work? Tune in to find out!
2025-03-21
1h 34
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 503-Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen, and Pure Mayhem!
This Week on Americaâs Podcast: Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen, and Pure Mayhem! Buckle up, metalheads, because this week we welcome the mighty Favio Vegas to the show as we dive headfirst into the sonic chaos of Flemming Rasmussenâs legendary trilogyâthe three Metallica albums that melted faces, shattered speakers, and arguably set a bar so high even Metallica themselves never quite climbed back over it. Yep, weâre talking about Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and âŚAnd Justice for All! Are these truly the best Metallica albums ever? Did the band peak in '88? And is Flemming Rasm...
2025-03-14
2h 24
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 502-Saigon Kick-The Lizard
This week on Americaâs Podcast, the gang is back with Guest Travis Perrotta to take a deep dive into the slippery world of Saigon Kickâs iconic album The Lizard. Was Matt Kramer the best vocalist for them? Or was he just the lizard king who could do anything? These burning questions are tackled with the kind of wit and wisdom youâd expect from a group who likely argued over the pronunciation of "Saigon" for at least ten minutes before recording. Tracks of the Week brought the heat: Marc shook things up with Shake the Tree by...
2025-03-07
1h 48
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 501-The Beatles-A Hard Days Night
đď¸ This Week on Americaâs Podcast: When 2 Podcasts Collide! đ¸đĽ Lock the doors, hide your vinyl, and prepare for maximum rock ânâ roll chaos! This week, weâre smashing two podcasts together like a reckless Keith Moon drum solo! Eddy Cannistraci and Eric âRMCPâ Jordan from The Rock All Over You Podcast join us to make a massive, earth-shattering announcement (no spoilersâbecause we like to keep you guessing). Then, we dive headfirst into The Beatles â A Hard Dayâs Night. Will this classic have us twisting and shouting, or leave us feeling like we worked a double shift at a truck stop diner? Tun...
2025-02-28
3h 09
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 500-Black Sabbath-Vol 4
This Week on Americaâs Podcast â Episode 500! Break out the champagne (or at least that dusty bottle of bottom-shelf whiskey youâve been saving for a special occasion) because weâve hit the big 500! And what better way to celebrate than bringing back the one and only Lee Gerstmann reuniting him with Travis Perrotta for a nostalgia-fueled rock ânâ roll extravaganza? This week, we crank it up to 11 and dive headfirst into Black Sabbathâs "Vol. 4"âa record so heavy it could bench press your dadâs record collection. But thatâs not all! Weâve gathered a whoâs who of ou...
2025-02-21
2h 53
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 499- Savatage-The Wake of Magellan
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we dive into the stormy seas of Savatageâs The Wake of Magellanâand letâs just say, the ship isnât exactly steady. One cohost faces mutiny as the others unleash their hot takes in a two-against-one battle royale. Things get salty, shade gets thrown, and at least one person forgets the golden rule of podcasting: always pick a track! Spoiler alert: feelings are hurt, egos are bruised, and the laughs get mean. #FriendshipGoals Tracks of the Week: Marc: âDella Brownâ by QueensrĂżche â Bringing smooth prog energy to a spicy episode. Moo...
2025-02-14
1h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 498-Genesis-The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast: It's a Joseph Staub Takeover! We're diving headfirst into Genesis' legendary double album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. With guest Andy Rodriguez on hand, we tackle the big questions: Is this Peter Gabrielâs swan song of genius? Or does it just flop like a misguided attempt at hitting an erogenous zone? (No spoilers, promise⌠maybe.) đ Tracks of the Week: Marc picks "Heartbeat City" by The Cars, because nothing says love like a synth-pop groove. Mooger goes deep with Toolâs "Right In Two", proving existential crises can sound amazing. Andy keeps it c...
2025-02-07
2h 55
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 497-Paul Di'anno's Battlezone-Chiildren Of Madness
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast: Weâre cranking the amps and diving into Paul DiâAnnoâs Battlezone album, Children of Madness! With special guest Eric Lussier, we ask the hard-hitting question: Does this record shred like a metal god or leave us sobbing into our spiked gauntlets? (Spoiler-free zone, folks!) đ Tracks of the Week: Jerry kicks things off with "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Iron Maidenâan epic for the ages. Mooger fires back with QueensrĂżcheâs "Take Hold of the Flame", because holding back isnât an option. Eric brings "Your Entertainer" by Izzy Reign, pr...
2025-01-31
2h 11
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 496-Marilyn Manson- One Assassination Under God â Chapter 1
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast: We dive into Marilyn Mansonâs latest sonic confessional, One Assassination Under God, Part One! Joining us is the ever-entertaining Favio Vegas to help answer the big question: Is this album as darkly thrilling as its secretsâor does it make you want to RSVP to Purgatory? (No spoilers, promise.) đ Tracks of the Week: Marc picks: "Mirror People" by Love and Rockets (because reflections never lie). Favio picks: "Drone No Drone" by The Cure (letâs just say, itâs intense). Jerry picks: "Drowning" by Sponge (itâs deep, literally). Mooger closes out with: "The...
2025-01-24
1h 55
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 495- Top 11 Albums Of 2024
đď¸Â This Week on Americaâs Podcast: Weâre doing the most podcasty thing everâa list! But not just any list, a Top 11 Albums of 2024 because, like Spinal Tap, we take it to 11. Come for the music, stay for the arguments, and bring your opinionsâbecause we know youâve got âem. Join the Free Form Rock Podcast community, man! Tracks of the Week: đ¸ Mooger goes deep with "Six Feet Deep" by The Warning. đš Marc is flipping the switch with "Turn the Lights Back On" by Billy Joel. đ¤ Jerry reminds us itâs "Not the Same" with Collective Soul. R...
2025-01-17
1h 51
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 494-Intreview Ross Warner Book-American Standard Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond
This Week on Americaâs Podcast, we interview author Ross Warner about his book American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond. We also dive into the album Cheap Trick at Budokan: The Complete Concert. Some call Cheap Trick the "American Beatles"âweâll discuss that and much more in this episode! Tracks of the Week: Jerry picks âTon of Bricksâ by Metal Church. Mooger picks âLord of the Thighsâ by Aerosmith. Ross picks âHail, Hailâ by Pearl Jam. Marc wraps it up with âIâll Keep Tryingâ by Ugly Kid Joe. Until next week, watch o...
2025-01-10
3h 50
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 493- Candlebox- The Long Goodbye
đ§ This Week on Americaâs Podcast: The Long Goodbye Review! đś Join us as we dive into Candlebox's final album, âThe Long Goodbye.â Are they going out with a bang or just a gentle whimper? Weâve brought in the expert, Travis Perrotta, to help us dissect this musical farewellâno spoilers, but letâs just say itâs going to be more dramatic than a soap opera finale! And because we love to keep the vibes rolling, our Tracks of the Week are here to spice things up! Mooger kicks things off with âBest Iâve Ever Hadâ by Vertical Ho...
2025-01-03
1h 58
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 492- Civil War Iron Maiden Albums- Seventh Son VS Somewhere In Time
đď¸ This Week on Americaâs Podcast: Album Battle Civil War! đ¸ Get ready to rumble as two titans of metal step into the ring: Iron Maidenâs âSomewhere In Timeâ vs. âSeventh Son of a Seventh Sonâ! Itâs a clash of epic proportions, and only one can emerge victorious! Joining us for this musical melee is the legendary Eric Lussier from The French Connectionâno spoilers, but letâs just say heâs ready to throw down some serious metal knowledge! And speaking of throwing down, our Tracks of the Week are here to set the stage ablaze! Marc brings th...
2024-12-27
2h 19
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 491-L.A. Guns Cocked And Loaded
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre thrilled to have the illustrious Travis Perrotta join us for a deep dive into the testosterone-fueled, hair-sprayed extravaganza that is âCocked And Loadedâ by L.A. Guns! Is this album oozing with swagger and spice, or does it go flatter than a soda left at the bottom of your carâs backseat? No spoilers here, but letâs just say weâre navigating a musical minefield of high expectations and maybe a little chaos! As for our Tracks of the Week, weâve got a lineup that would put any jukebox to s...
2024-12-20
1h 57
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 490-House Of Lords-Full Tilt Overdrive
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre turning up the volume and cranking the stereo to eleven with our special guest, the one and only Eric Lussier! Heâs here to dissect the new House of Lords album âFull Tilt Overdrive.â Is it a banger that will make you want to do the cha-cha or a fizzler that leaves you feeling as flat as a soda left open at a family reunion? No spoilers, but letâs just say weâve got more suspense than a cat watching a laser pointer! In our Tracks of the Week, weâve go...
2024-12-13
2h 09
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 489-The Beatles-Please Please Me
đď¸ This Week On Americaâs Podcast: Hold onto your afros and remove those earmuffs because weâre diving into the glorious debut album âPlease Please Meâ by none other than the Fab Four themselvesâthe lads from Liverpool who turned âYeah, yeah, yeah!â into a cultural phenomenon! Will this album please please us? Itâs like asking if chocolate cake will please usâcâmon, of course it will, unless itâs been left out in the sun for a week! Join our motley crew of Beatles aficionados, including the illustrious Travis Perrotta (who brings the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store a...
2024-12-06
2h 12
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 486-SKRIBBAL-Electric Lungs
Welcome back to a very special episode of Americaâs Podcast, With Guest Tim Wirasnik where the only thing hotter than our takes is the coffee we forgot to brew! This week, we're diving headfirst into the murky waters of our brother's new album, SKRIBBALâS NU Metal extravaganza, "Electric Lungs," dropping this Friday like a troubled teenâs diary. Will it be a glorious resurrection of the genre or a painful reminder of why we traded in our baggy cargo pants for skinny jeans? Fear not, dear listeners; weâve strapped on our emotional airlocks and are ready to breat...
2024-11-21
1h 10
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 485-Metal Church-The Human Factor
This week on Americaâs Podcast, weâve got a lineup so heavy it might just be considered a gym day! Join us as we tackle the burning question: should we be bowing down at the altar of Metal Church or kicking back to watch football on Sundays? Spoiler alert: our guests Greg Naugle and Travis Perrotta are here to argue that neither activity should include wearing pants! We titled this episode âThe Human Factorâ because letâs face it: weâre all just humans trying to figure out if our Sundays should be filled with righteous riffs or tou...
2024-11-15
2h 09
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 484-Alter Bridge-Pawns And Kings with Tim Wirasnik
This Week on Americaâs Podcast! Join us as Tim Wirasnik, the man who may or may not like anything, steps into the ring for our review of Alter Bridgeâs latest masterpiece, *Pawns and Kings*. Will this album bless us with a Season of Promise, or will it make us feel like we're caught in an epic battle of epicness? We promiseâno spoilers! In our Tracks of the Week segment, Mooger brings us âTake The Long Wayâ by Tuk Smith and the Restless Hearts to remind us that sometimes, the scenic route is the best route. Jer...
2024-11-08
2h 06
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 483-Deep Dive On the Art Of Hugh Syme
This Week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre diving deeper than a hipster at a coffee shop, and our guest is none other than the whimsical wizard of album art himself, Favio Vegas! Thatâs right, folks; this isnât just your average podcast episode; itâs a splendid showcase of Hugh Syme, the artist behind album covers so iconic they should have their own fan clubsâright next to the bands they represented! Join us as we venture through the hallowed halls of album artistry, where Hughâs covers have graced records from Rush, where time-traveling is a casual Su...
2024-11-01
2h 07
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 481-Dirty Honey-Dirty Honey With Guest Tim Wirasnik
Welcome, fellow music enthusiasts, to another wild ride on Americaâs Podcast! This week, we dive into the gritty world of Dirty Honey's self-titled album, ready to rock your socks off and maybe even win over the grumpy Metal curmudgeon himself, Tim Wirasnik - will he crack a smile? Will we survive his critique? It's a musical showdown that's more intense than a Californian wildfire, so hold onto your seats! Our Tracks of the Week are like musical time capsules, each one packing a punch that will transport you to another dimension. Mooger kicks things off with âCome...
2024-10-18
1h 19
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 480-W.A.S.P.-W.A.S.P. With Dr Fukk and Eric RMCP Jordon
This Week on Americaâs Podcast, we welcome Ralph Viera, a.k.a. Dr. Fukk, and Eric RMCP Jordan to discuss the debut W.A.S.P. album â does it make you wanna be somebody, or does it bring you on your knees? As always, no spoilers... but maybe some raw meat? Tracks of the Week: Mooger picks âDamage Caseâ by MotĂśrhead (because who doesnât want to feel a little damaged?), Marc picks âScreaming for Vengeanceâ by Judas Priest (screaming is always in style), Jerry chooses âAstronomy Domineâ by Voivod (because space is the final frontier, right?), D...
2024-10-11
2h 00
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 479-Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts-Rogue to Redemption with Guest Tim Wirasnik
This Week on Americaâs Podcast! Our special guest, Tim Wirasnik, is in the house! Will he enjoy this album? Well, letâs just say heâs not Mikieâyou know, the guy who finds joy in a rock under a leaf. Weâre diving into âRogue to Redemptionâ by Tuk Smith and The Restless Hearts. Will this album lead you down the Long Way to Greatness, or will you hit the road before the Partyâs Over? No spoilers here! Tracks of the Week: Tim is going with âSpreading The Diseaseâ by QueensrĂżche (stay healthy, folks!). Marcâs choic...
2024-10-04
1h 34
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 478-Black Smoke Trigger-Horizons
Welcome to This Week On Americaâs Podcast, where we hit you with so much musical goodness you'll be questioning reality! This time, we dive into the mysterious world of Black Smoke Trigger's 'Horizons', a band that will either lift your spirits to new heights or leave you haunted by phantom pains - you never know what you're gonna get, just like a box of musical surprises! If you're a fan of mixing grunge with a heavy dose of metal, then Black Smoke Trigger might just be your cup of adrenaline-infused tea. Prepare yourself for a musical ro...
2024-09-27
1h 26
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 475-Triumph-Thunder Seven
This week on America's Podcast, get ready for a wild ride with just us three! We're diving into the classic album "Thunder Seven" by Triumph - will this album leave us spellbound or are we just killing time? No spoilers here, but it's a must-listen for Triumph fans! Our tracks of the week include Mooger "Rainier Fog" by Alice In Chains, Jerry "Angel" by Aerosmith, and a cruise with Marc "Drive Time" by Rik Emmet. And remember, until next week, don't be a stranger in a strange land - fill that Time Cannon with weed and enjoy the journey!
2024-09-13
1h 39
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 474-Shinedown-Leave A Whisper- with Guest Tina Himmelein
This week on America's Podcast, we're bringing some class to the show by welcoming a lovely lady! Tina Himmelein is gracing us with her presence for a Shinedown- Leave a Whisper review. Will this album shine bright like a diamond or make you want to grab your 45 and shoot the stereo? No spoilers, folks! Tracks of the Week: Check out Marc's killer pick, "Stick The Knife" by Ritchie Kotzen, Mooger's badass choice, "Godless" by U.P.O., and Jerry's top-hit, "Run" by Collective Soul. And to wrap it up, Tina's jam of the week is "This...
2024-09-06
1h 55
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 473-Pink Floyd-Meddle, Wish You Were Here and Animals
This Week on America's Podcast with guests Andy Rodriguez and Joseph Staub, we're plunging headfirst into not one, not two, but three Pink Floyd reviews at once like a bunch of overachievers! We start our musical journey with "Meddle," then warp speed to "Wish You Were Here," and wrap it all up with a grand finale of "Animals." What are our thoughts on these albums? Well, no spoilers here! It's a must-listen for any die-hard Floyd fan or someone dipping their toes into their psychedelic waters! Tracks of the Week: - Mooger's pick is "Key Entity...
2024-08-30
3h 25
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 472-Poison-Open Up And Say Ah!
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we had to come up with this on the fly, but we've got "Nothinâ But A Good Time" for ya as Mooger and Marc review Poison's "Open Up and Say Ah!" Does this album bring ya back to the rocking horse, or does it make you want to "Tear down the Walls" after listening to it? Tracks of the week: Marc's "Freedom" by Sebastian Bach, and we end it with Mooger's "Sexy Dirty Money" by the Struts. Until next week, remember, don't date a "Fallen Angel" - that might get rough!
2024-08-23
1h 32
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 470 Overkill-The Years Of Decay with guests Tim Wirasnik
đ¤Welcome to America's Podcast, where this week we dive into some old school thrash metal with Overkill's "Years Of Decay". Is it a thrash masterpiece, or does it fall short? These burning questions and many more will be answered with our "get off my lawn" guest, Tim Wirasnik! đ đ¸Tracks of the Week: Marc picks "Living Proof" by Bon Jovi, Tim goes with "Walk in the Shadows" by QueensrĂżche, and we conclude with Mooger's choice, "South of Heaven" by Slayer. đ¤ đĽUntil next week, don't let your years decay - make the most of them and rock on! đ¸
2024-08-09
2h 11
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 469-GUNSHINE-GUNSHINE
In this episode of Americaâs Podcast, we shine the spotlight on a new rock band who boldly declares that Rock N Roll is not dead -introducing âGunshineâ with their debut self-titled album. Hey Spoilers, we usually don't dish them out, but this band truly deserves it because we're eager to give them the exposure they need! Tracks of the Week: Marc selects âScaredâ by Dangerous Toys, Mooger chooses âWhy Are You Not Rockinââ by Monster Truck, and Jerry wraps it up with âIf You Needed Somebodyâ by Bad Company. Until next week, make sure to show your support for Gun...
2024-08-05
1h 14
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 467-Deep Dive On- Dave Mustaine
On this episode of America's Podcast, We start a new Series "Deep Dive' the first in a recuing series we will break out from time to time. The debut of the series is We Deep Dive into all things "Dave Mustaine." Favio Vegas joins us as we delve into Dave Mustaine's early years with Metallica, his journey to starting Megadeth, and much more! The tracks of the week are: - "A Bit On The Side" by Deep Purple - "Hold on to the Dream" by Sebastian Bach - Ending with "Alvarado" by The Wild...
2024-07-29
2h 43
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 466-The Kinks-Word Of Mouth with Guest Tim Wirasnik
This week on America's Podcast, we welcome back Tim Wirasnik to review "Word Of Mouth" by The Kinks. Did they create an album that will spread like wildfire by word of mouth, or is it just walking a thin line? No spoilers here! Tracks of the week: Mooger with "Miss Murder" by AFI, Tim with "Rock It" by MĂśtorhead, and we wrap it up with Marc's pick, "No Smoke Without A Fire" by Bad Company. Until next week, remember: Get up, go out, do it again, or just kick back and have a bong h...
2024-07-26
1h 45
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 465-Styx-Paradise Theater
This Week on America's Podcast, we're diving into the age-old question: is this the last great album by Styx - Paradise Theater? No spoilers here, folks, because we've already binged enough shows to last a lifetime. Tracks of the Week: First up, we've got Marc âBe Yours" by The Mercury Riots, followed by the headbanger Mooger "Panic Attack" by Judas Priest, and last but not least, Jerry âMinstrel Wind" by Heart. Remember, folks, until next week, avoid getting snowblind drunk and make sure to share the hell out of this episode! Who needs a punctuation mark...
2024-07-19
1h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 464-Black Sabbath-Mob Rules with Guest Tim Wirasnik
Welcome to another hilarious and rockin' episode of America's Podcast! Get ready to rock out as we dive into the second album with Dio, Black Sabbath - "Mob Rules." Will our crusty metal curmudgeon, Tim Wirasnik, finally find an album to love, or will there be some voodoo magic in this review? No spoilers here, folks! And that's not all! We've got some killer tracks of the week lined up for you: Jerry's pick is "It's Over Now" by L.A. Guns, Marc brings in "Shine Away" by Tesla, Mooger shakes things up with "Six Feet Deep"...
2024-07-15
1h 55
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 463-Tyketto -Don't Come Easy with Guest Christopher A Schilling
This week on America's Podcast, guest Christoper A. Schilling joins us to review a band that dropped in the wrong time in music history: Tyketto's "Don't Come Easy" from 1991. Were they a copycat band, or did they stand alone? These questions and more will be answered â no spoilers! Tracks of the week: - Marc's "Rock N Roll Ride" by Jack Blades - Jerry's "Winter's Call" by Badlands - Christopher's "Break The Silence" by Ginevra - And we end with Mooger's "Shadow Girl" by Sunflower Fox and The Chicken Leg. Until next we...
2024-07-12
1h 56
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 460-Black Country Communion-V -With Guest Tim Wirasnik
Step right up, folks, to the podcast where we delight in dissecting the latest tunes and stirring up some serious musical debates! This week on "This Week On America's Podcast", we've got our hands full with the review of Black Country Communion's album "V" â is it a masterpiece or a major flop? Tune in to hear our hosts bring the heat as they argue over the tracks of the week: Marc jamming to "Oh Well" by Slash with Chris Stapleton, Tim rocking out to "I'm Leaving You" by The Scorpions, and Mooger getting emotional with "Stranger In This Town" by...
2024-07-03
1h 15
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 459-Sebastian Bach-Child Within The Man With Guest Tim Wirasnik
đď¸ Welcome to This Week on Americaâs Podcast, where we bring in the one and only Tim Wirasnik, the Metal curmudgeon! đ¤ Today, we dive into Sebastian Bachâs new album âChild Within The Man.â Will this album set you free or have you seeking revenge post-listen? No spoilers here, folks! đ đś Tracks of the Week: Marc selects âEnd Of Daysâ by Stryper, Tim rocks out to âLosing More Than You Have Ever Hadâ by Accept, Mooger goes classic with âWalk Onâ by Boston, Jerry, we wrap it up with a glass of âMe and My Wineâ by Def Leppard. đˇ đ Remember, folks, u...
2024-06-30
1h 50
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 458-Thin Lizzy-Renegade with Guest Steven Kersh
Welcome to This Week On Americaâs Podcast! đď¸ With our special guest Steven Kersh, we dive into the world of Thin Lizzy's Renegade album. Is it classic Lizzy or an angel of death? No spoilers here, folks! 𤍠Our Tracks of the Week are a wild mix: Steven brings us the legendary Bon Jovi with "Legendary," Mooger rocks out to "Enemy" by Days Of the New, Jerry takes us on a cosmic journey with "Eye in The Sky" by The Alan Parsons Project, and Marc closes us out with some "Heavy Fire" by Black Star Riders. đś Remember, fol...
2024-06-28
2h 13
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 457-RTZ-Return To Zero with guest Tim Wirasnik
This week on America's Podcast, Tim Wirasnik is back for the attack! đ¸ We're diving into the world of RTZ's "Return to Zero" album. If you're thinking, "WTF is that?" Well, it's Boston's very own Brad Delp and Barry Goudreau's band, released in '91. But is it too polished for the '90s? No spoilers, folks! đ Now, onto the Tracks of the Week: Marc brings the heat with "In N Out of Love" by Bon Jovi, Mooger gets us grooving with "Kill for Candy" by Dream Car, Tim rocks out to "Another Dick in the System" by Skid Row, a...
2024-06-21
2h 22
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 456- Black Berry Smoke-The Whippoorwill with guest Tim Wirasnik
This week on America's Podcast, Tim Wirasnik makes a triumphant return to discuss Blackberry Smoke's "The Whipoorwill." Is it a Southern Rock Classic or a horse without a saddle? No spoilers here, folks! đ¤ Now, onto the Tracks of the Week: Marc brings us "Nights of Mystery" by The Georgia Satellites, Tim rocks out to "Thunder and Lightning" by Thin Lizzy. Jerry, and we groove to "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band. And finally, Mooger wraps it up with "Shadow Girl" by Sunflower Fox and the Chicken Leg. đś Remember, until next week, don't lie with s...
2024-06-14
2h 04
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Episode 455-Nervosa-Jailbreak-with Guest Kevin Tarrant
This week on America's Podcast, we're diving into the darker side of music with our guest Kevin Tarrant, as we review an all-female trash metal band from Brazil, Nervosa, and their album "Jailbreak." Will Marc be a fan of their vocal style, or will it hit a sour note? No spoilers here, folks! Now, onto the tracks of the week! Kevin kicks things off with "Believer" by Ozzy Osbourne, a classic choice for those who like their music with a side of darkness. Mooger follows up with "Eyes Wide Open" by Kittie, a tune that will have...
2024-06-07
2h 22
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 454- What's Our 5th Thrash Metal Band After The Big 4? with Guest Eric Lussier
This Week on America's Podcast, we're cranking up the thrash metal madness! Forget the Big 4 of Thrash, we're unleashing our Number 5 pick with the legendary Eric Lussier joining us. Can you guess what it is? No spoilers here, just pure metal mayhem! In our Tracks of the Week segment, get ready to headbang to Jerry's pick "Year Zero" by Ghost, Marc's choice "Win Hands Down" by Armored Saint, Eric's selection "Violent Revolution," by Kreator and wrapping it up with Mooger's "Idle Hands" by Kerry King. And remember, until next week, make sure to smoke a...
2024-05-31
2h 33
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 451-Blind Melon-Soup with Guest Tim Wirasnik
This week on America's Podcast, Tim Wirasnik joins us to review Blind Melon's "Soup," the second album by them, and sadly, Shannon Hoon's addiction got the best of him. Is it a masterpiece or cold soup? No spoilers, it's a must-listen. Tracks of the week: Jerry's "Santa Monica" by Everclear, Marc's "Lift Me Up" by Yes, Tim's "In The Black" by MĂśtorhead, and we end it with Mooger's "Cannibal" by Static X. Until next week, stay off the horse because we want you around! :) #blindmelon #soup
2024-05-10
2h 16
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Episode 450- Queen-A kind Of Magic with Guest Eric RMCP Jordon
This week on America's Podcast, we're mixing movies with music! Queen's "A Kind of Magic" collides with "Iron Eagle," and the Highlander Soundtrack.Eric RMCP Jordon. Is it the prize you've been waiting for, or will you lose your head over this album? No spoilers here - it's a must-listen for any Queen fan or hater! Tracks of the Week include Marc's "Stars" by The Winery Dogs, Mooger's "Heaven's Got Nothin' on You" by The Struts, Eric's "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks, and we end with "Face the Music" by RTZ! Until next week, don't lose your head...
2024-05-03
2h 28
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 449-Kiss-Alive II with guest Aaron Camero
This week on America's Podcast, "You Wanted the Best, We Got the Best," featuring Decibel Geek's Aaron Camero! Oh, and let's not forget the little album Kiss Alive II as we dive in for a track-by-track review. Is it "Larger Than Life," or is it something you'd find in the toilet in the ladies' room? No spoilers here, so come join us! Tracks of the Week: Aaron picks "Never Gets Old" by Jessie James Dupree, Marc goes for "Show Me Your Love" by Klassik 78', and Mooger wraps it up with "Why Are You Not Rocking" by...
2024-04-26
2h 17
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Episode 448-Extreme- Waiting For the Punchline with Guest AL Horta
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we bring in Al Horta from the "Be Cool Oh Be Podcast Out" and Blackspinner Circle Podcast to join us for our review of âWaiting For the Punchlineâ by Extreme. Is it a punchline or a killer overlooked gem? No spoilers here, you must listen to find out! Tracks of the Week: Al picks âHavanaâ by Red Dragon Cartel, Mooger goes for âSquare Hammerâ by Ghost, and Marc ends with âMean Streetâ by Van Halen. Until next week, remember there's no need to be âHip Todayâ - just be yourself! And hey, gra...
2024-04-19
2h 03
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 447-Green Day-Dookie with Guests Joseph Staub and Andy Rodriguez
This week on Americaâs Podcast, Joseph Staub and Andy Rodriguez join us as we dive deep into "Dookie" by Green Day. Is it a huge Dookie or is it a '90s classic? Well, as always, no spoilers - you must listen to find out! Tracks of the week: Joseph's pick: "Wah Wah" by George Harrison Andy's choice: "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen Mooger's selection: "Little Bit Crazy" by Blackberry Smoke And we end it with Marc's favorite: "Say Goodbye" by Cheap Trick Until next week when we co...
2024-04-12
2h 44
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Episode 446-Styx-Crystal Ball with Guest Joseph Staub
This week on America's Podcast, we have the pleasure of bringing back the one and only Joesph Staub to help us review the album "Crystal Ball" by Styx, featuring Tommy Shaw in his debut with the band. Will it leave us begging for more, or will we be slipping on our Shooz and sprinting away? No spoilers, my friend, but trust me, it's a must-listen! Now, let's dive into our Tracks of the Week. We've got Marc with his soulful jam "East of Midnight" by the legendary Dennis De Young. Then we have the ever-entertaining Mooger with...
2024-04-05
2h 03
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 445-Going Deep With European Bands with Guest Christopher A Shilling
Join us on America's Podcast for a delightful twist - no album review this week! Instead, we dive deep into the world of four European bands, accompanied by the wonderful Christopher A Shilling. We kick things off with One Desire, Beyond the Black, Within Temptation, and wrap it up with The Dark Element. But that's not all - we've got some fantastic tracks to play for you. Chris recommends "Gotta Be About Love" by W.E.T., Mooger suggests "Vice Grip" by Parkway Drive, Marc brings us "Ritual" by The Pinpricks, and Jerry ends it all with "My Immortal"...
2024-03-29
1h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 444- Metal Church-Congregation Of Annihilation with Guest Metal Mike Tyler
This week on Americaâs Podcast! We are reviewing Metal Church's "Congregation of Annihilation," and we have the Metal Master himself, Metal Mike Tyler, joining us as a guest. Will it be a new metal classic that annihilates us, or will it fall flat? Well, you must listen to find out! But that's not all, folks! It's also the debut of their new vocalist, Marc Lopes! Exciting times ahead. Now, let's talk about the tracks of the week. We have Jerry's pick, "Asatru" by Satans Taint. Metal Mike's choice is "1916" by Sabaton. Marc brings us "Pi...
2024-03-22
2h 33
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 443-Everclear-So Much For The Afterglow with Guests Kaity Heart and Skribbal
Well, this week on a bonus episode of Americaâs Podcast, we have two special guests: Kaity Heart, vocalist of Sunflower Fox and The Chicken Leg, and Skribbal, an underground rapper who loves to rock! We hop into the Wayback Machine to 1997 for Everclear's "So Much For the Afterglow." We also chat with Kaity and Skribble about their music, of course. Does Everclear stand the test of time, or is it really "so much for the afterglow"? No spoilers here, it's a must-listen! Tracks of the Week: - Jerry: "Run" by Collective Soul - Marc: "Cu...
2024-03-18
3h 10
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 442-Ratt-Invasion Of Your Privacy with guests Nate Atchison and Jeff Beers
This Week On America's Podcast! Nate Atchison From The Plug Music and more and The Rad One Jeff Beers Joins us as We dive into the wild world of the Sunset Strip with Ratt- Invasion of Your Privacy. Is it 80's Metal Gold or a Ratt Trap? No spoilers here, folks! You'll have to listen to find out! Tracks Of the Week: Get ready to rock out to Mooger's "Albatross" by Corrosion of Conformity, Jerry's "We Stand Alone" by the Killer Dwarfs, Marc's "In The Sticks,"By Warrant, Nate's "Jihad" by Slayer, and we end it all...
2024-03-15
2h 20
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 441 -Ozzy Osbourne's Guitarists with Guest Favio Vegas
This Week on America's Podcast, we're shaking things up! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the world of Ozzy Osbourne's Studio Guitarists. We'll be dissecting each era of Ozzy's career, accompanied by the one and only Live album. And guess what? We have a special guest, the incredible Favio Vegas! So buckle up, folks, because this episode is going to be a headbanging extravaganza. We'll take you on a journey through time, exploring the iconic guitarists who have rocked alongside the Prince of Darkness. Trust me, it's going to be a blast!
2024-03-08
2h 18
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 440-Kiss-Carnival of Souls with Guest Chris Czynszak and Nate (AKA Bushy) Atchison
This week on America's Podcast, we have podcast royalty with Chris Czynszak from "The Decibel Geek Podcast" and Nate Atchison from "The Plug Music and More Podcast." With four Kiss nerds and a casual fan, this is going to be a blast for Kiss nerds. Or is it? We review "Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions." Did it live up to the hype? Or is it an album that we hate? Well, no spoilers, but this is a must-listen for any type of Kiss fan, even the haters. Now, let's talk about the tracks of the week...
2024-03-01
3h 15
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 439-Faster Pussycat-Wake Me When Itâs Over with Guest Michael Berlin
This week on America's Podcast with Guest Michael Belin, we take a hilarious trip back to the sleazy Sunset Strip of 1989, before it all disappeared like a bad hairdo! Join us as we dive into our review of Faster Pussycat's second album, "Wake Me When It's Over." Will it be a delicious dose of Sunset Strip sleaze or just a sad pile of wannabes? You'll have to listen to find out and hear our oh-so-important opinions. And don't forget our Tracks of the Week: Marc's pick is "Live to Rise" by Soundgarden, Mooger's choice is "Twist of Cain" by...
2024-02-23
2h 05
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 438-Pat Travers Band-Live Go For What You Know with guest Joseph Staub
This week on America's Podcast, we have a returning guest from the "What's The Story" Podcast, Joseph Staub. We are returning to our Live Album Series with Pat Travers' Band "Live Go For What You Know." Is it one of the greatest live albums of all time? No spoilers, you'll have to listen to get our thoughts on it. Tracks of the Week: Joseph's pick is "Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" by Elton John. Mooger's pick is "Girls Not Grey" by AFI. Marc's pick is "Makin' Magic" by Tesla, and we end it with Jerry's...
2024-02-16
1h 43
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 437-Fireball Ministry-The Second Great Awakening
This Week on Americaâs Podcast, weâre diving into a band that might be flying under the radar for many of you. The one and only Mooger Fooger has handpicked Fireball Ministryâs âThe Great Second Coming.â So, buckle up and get ready to expand your musical horizons! Who knows, this band might just become your new favorite, or maybe not. No spoilers here, but itâs either going to awaken your senses or lull you right back to sleep. Now, letâs talk about the tracks of the week. Jerry has chosen the classic âSex Type Thingâ by S...
2024-02-09
1h 40
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 436-Dokken Dysfunctional with Guests Joseph Staub and Eric RMCP Jordan
This week on Americaâs Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Joseph Staub from the âWhatâs the Story with Joe, Trav, and Charlesâ Podcast, along with Eric RMCP Jordan from the âRock All Over Youâ Podcast. Together, we will be reviewing the album âDysfunctionalâ by Dokken. The question on everyoneâs mind is whether it lives up to its title or if itâs simply awesome. To find out, youâll have to tune in and listen. In addition to the review, we have some fantastic tracks of the week lined up. Jerry has chosen âUncle Tomâs Cabinâ by Wa...
2024-02-02
2h 46
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 435-Don Henley-The End Of The Innocence
This week on Americaâs Podcast, prepare yourself for the dynamic duo of Mooger Fooger and Jerry as they join forces for their very first show together. Get ready for a wild ride as they dive deep into the world of music and review Don Henleyâs âEnd Of The Innocence.â Will it be hailed as a stone cold classic or will it leave us wanting to go quietly into the night? No spoilers here, my friend, youâll have to tune in and listen to find out. Tracks Of The Week: Jerry âParty Townâ by Glen Frey. Marc âGarden of Allahâ...
2024-01-26
1h 56
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 434-The Cult-Electric with Guest EricâRMCPâJordon
This week on The Free Form Rock Podcast, the Mooger Fooger Debuts as co-host, and Eric RMCP Jordan guests as they dive into The Cultâs third album, âElectric.â Tune in to find out if this album will make you feel like youâre âBad Funâ or if itâs more of a âBorn To Be Wildâ experience. No spoilers, but itâs bound to be a lively and engaging discussion! Tracks Of The Week: Mooger Fooger, âAll Saintsâ by Dirty Black Summer. Marc, âI Assassinâ by The Cult. Eric, âOne Childâ by Savatage. Until next week go have some Bad Fun and drink it up fuz...
2024-01-19
2h 18
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 430-We Wish You A Metal XMAS and a Headbanging New Year
Merry New Year and Happy Holidays and Christmas! Holiday Special Welcome, metalheads and holiday enthusiasts, to this week's episode of America's Podcast! Today, we're diving headfirst into the world of Christmas metal with our review of the album "We Wish You A Metal XMas And A Headbanging New Year." So, grab your Santa hats and devil horns, because things are about to get festive and loud! Now, let's address the burning question on everyone's minds: is this album seasonal or just a load of crap? Well, fear not, dear listeners, for we shall not spoil the surprise. W...
2023-12-24
1h 32
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 428-The Rolling Stones-got Live if you want it! with Guest The Mooger Fooger AKA Shane Paisley
This Week on America's Podcast! This week, we have a special episode where we review "The Rolling Stones -got Live if you want It!" with The Mooger Fooger, aka Shane Paisley. We'll dive into whether this is a real live album and how it compares to other live albums by The Rolling Stones. But, of course, no spoilers here! You'll have to tune in to find out. Get ready for an exciting crazy episode! Tracks of The Week: Charles, "Street Fighting Man" by Oasis. Jerry, "Hard Luck Woman" by Kiss. Marc, "Burn Down Los Angeles" by Rival Sons. Mooger...
2023-12-15
2h 15
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 416- Assjack-Assjack with The Mooger Fooger and Joseph Staub
This week on America's podcast, The Free Form Rock Podcast, we reviewed the album "Assjack" by Hank Williams 3rd. With the addition of the Mooger Fooger and Joseph Staub, we dived into this unique musical experience. Now, the burning question is, did we like it or did it suck? Well, our opinions were quite divided on this one. Some of us found the fusion of country, punk, and metal elements to be a refreshing and exciting departure from the norm. Hank Williams 3rd's raw and gritty vocals and songwriting style resonated with a few of us, appreciating...
2023-10-20
2h 17
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 414-Led Zeppelin-The Song Remains The Same with Guest The Mooger Fooger
This Week On America's Podcast! In this episode of our live album series, we are joined by the Mooger Fooger to review Led Zeppelin's iconic live album, "The Song Remains the Same." We dive into the band's electrifying performances, dissect their classic hits, and discuss the album's enduring influence. Don't miss this exciting discussion as we explore Led Zeppelin's legendary status in the world of rock music. Tracks Of The Week Charles, "Pirate Love" by Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers. Jerry, "Tumbling Dice" by The Rolling Stones. Marc, "In the Still Of the Night" by Whitesnake and we End...
2023-10-06
3h 10
Free Form Rock Podcast
Episode 407-QueensrĂżche-Operation Mindcrime Remix with The Mooger Fooger
This Week On America's Podcast The Mooger Fooger Joins Us . In our review of Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime" album, we had differing opinions on whether it is good or bad. Some of us found it to be a stellar and groundbreaking album, praising its compelling storytelling, intricate musicianship, and dynamic vocal performances. On the other hand, there were those who had reservations about certain aspects, such as the album's concept being overly complex or the production quality not meeting their expectations. Ultimately, the episode provided a balanced discussion of the album, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses, allowing listeners to...
2023-08-18
2h 29