Interview with John Gallagher from Raven
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Release Date: 01/28/2025
2026 Touring Classic Rock Band Rundown
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Mike and Jeremy discuss some of the great classic rock bands that are hitting the road in 2026! Are these "Cover Bands" because they only have one or two or even none of the original members? We give you the lowdown on the bands that we believe are doing it right and one that we feel needs to stay home!
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Retro Rock Roundup Christmas Episode!
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Happy Holidays from Retro Rock Roundup! In this special Christmas Episode, Mike and Jeremy talk about their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs by classic rock artists! See which artist and bands have been naughty or nice!
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Retro Rock Roundup's 5th Anniversary Episode!
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
Jeremy and Mike recap five wonderful years of Retro Rock Roundup. We are joined by some special guests who have been great supporters and contributors to our podcast.
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Interview with Singer/Songwriter Brian Krumm
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In the latest of our Chicago Scene series episodes, we speak with Singer/Songwriter, Brian Krumm about his musical journey - from his bands Suede Chain to The Great Crusades, to his latest solo album with his band The Barfly Friends, Just Fade Away.
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Interview with author Gillian Gaar, author of Tom Petty, The Life Music
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this episode, we speak with author Gillian Gaar about her excellent new book, Tom Petty: A Life & Music. We discuss the book and Tom Petty's amazing career.
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Bonus Episode! Interview with Eric Butler of Indiscipline: A Tribute to King Crimson
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In the Bonus Episode, we speak with Eric Butler, leader of Indiscipline: A Tribute To King Crimson. This band of some of the finest musicians is the best King Crimson expierience the Midwest has to offer. We discuss the formation of the band, the challenge of putting together a setlist of this magnitude, and the band's upcoming performance on December 6th at Reggies in Chicago.
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"Bruce Giving" Week Episode 2 - Delivery Me From Nowhere Review
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In Episode 2 or our 2 part "Bruce Giving" Week episodes, Jeremy and Mike are joined by Rock In Retrospect host, Nick Bambach to review the new Bruce Springsteen biopic, Delver Me From Nowhere. We also discuss Nick's recent attendance at The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and Mike and Jeremy recall their 2021 visit to Bruce Springsteen's hometown of Freehold, New Jersey.
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"Bruce Giving" Week Episode #1 - Deep Dive Into "Electric" Nebraska
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In Part 1 of our 2 Episode "Bruce Giving" week, Jeremy and Mike deep dive into the "Electric Nebraska" tracks from Bruce Springsteen's recently released Nebraska '82 Box Set.
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New Music Friday with Anything Ever
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this New Music Friday episode, we speak with the members of Anything Ever, a great up-and-coming band from New York that combines fantastic hook filled pop/rock with Kansas inspired violin. We deep dive into their excellent debut album, Sleepless Nights.
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Interview with Tim Durling, author of Sing Me Away, The NIght Ranger Album Review
Retro Rock Roundup with Mike and Jeremy Wiles
In this episode, author Tim Durling joins us to talk about his book, Sing Me Away, The Night Ranger Album Review. We also Tim's love of collecting rare 8-Track tapes and his Tim's Vinyl Confession You Tube show.
info_outlineTo kick off Heavy Metal Week on Retro Rock Roundup, we speak with John Gallagher, founding member of the legendary heavy metal band Raven. We discuss the band's 50th Anniversary and their upcoming EP "Can't Take Away The Fire".