Billy Joel, The Stranger
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Bob and Frizz finally get into a Billy Joel state of mind with two brand new bottles: Angel’s Envy’s Triple Oak and Filey Bay Yorkshire Single Malt. We dig into Joel's best-selling album, The Stranger and learn all about what makes him the ultimate Piano Man, unearth the beauty and curse of Billy Joel's love songs, bask in the brilliance of growing old, and really need to speak with Xzibit about pimpin' our rides.
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Oasis, (What's The Story?) Morning Glory
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Bob and Frizz are finally reunited across seas! We celebrate with some Brown-Forman by covering another long-awaited reunion by resurfacing one of the most British albums of the last 30 years, Oasis's (What's the Story) Morning Glory. We get into all the hidden gems on the UK charts over the decades, celebrate Nigel Dick’s return, spill the tea on the news-worthy Battle of Britpop, and rant about the turd-ish Gallagher brothers that made such a monumental album of the 90s.
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Wrasslin' Entrance Themes
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It's a boys night all over again! Once again, Bob is joined by Lord Bael and Rev. Riff from To El and Back, and we talk about the wonderfully whacky world of professional wrestling entrance music. We take turns diving into our favorite themes from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Tune in to see what theme wins your championship belt. SCHEDULE NOTE: The next episode is scheduled to be released on 9/18, and our normal schedule will resume in October. Thanks for hanging with us!
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Dream Theater, Scenes from a Memory, & Liberty Pole Peated Bourbon
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This week, while Frizz is moving, Bob is joined by Star Viper's John Huxley, and we dig into a prog rock masterpiece, Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt2: Scenes from a Memory. And, to accompany this amazing record, we are enjoying Pennslyvania's Liberty Pole Peated Bourbon. Join us as we talk about the whacky plot of the album, the history of Dream Theater, and how this was truly a make or break moment for the band. Additionally, Bob and Hux dive into the personal reasons why Dream Theater is an important and meaningful band.
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To El and Back Crossover, Christian Songs, & Cocktails PART 1
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While Frizz is sailing 'cross the ocean, Bob is joined by the crew of To El and Back for a boys night out. We craft religious themed cocktails and jump in to our favorite Christian music. Learn about the rise of Contemporary Christian Music, New Orleans Second Lines, and see if the hosts of "the skeptic's bible podcast" can tell if a few album titles were created by ChatGPT or CCM artists. NOTE: Part 2 will be released on the To El and Back feed on August 11, 2024. Be sure to check it out and follow!
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Soundtrack, Glenfarclas 15, & Stave and Bean Coffee
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It's Frizz's Birthday AND last American episode, so we are celebrating in style with hits from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater Series soundtrack. To wash down these tasty tunes, Frizz is enjoying Glenfarclas 15 and Bob is enjoying Stave and Bean Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee. Join us as we talk about Pizza Hut, 90s demo disks, kick flips, police trucks, more Pizza Hut, the X Games, skate culture, and the lasting impact of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time. ALSO, as a bonus to Rhythm on the Rocks listeners, enjoy a discount on your Stave and Bean Coffee order with the...
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The 100th Episode with ABBA Gold!
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Frizz and Bob turn 100 today! We celebrate 100 EPISODES by drinking mystery pours and dig into one of the best celebration albums of all time, and our first greatest hits record, ABBA Gold. Join us on another expedition to the land of pop perfection, Sweden, and learn how Eurovision changed pop music for the world, get into the very complicated stories behind some of the most fun dance songs of all time, and learn a lot more about Swedish fish.
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Pride Anthems & Old Forester 1897
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Frizz and Bob wrap up Pride Month by covering 8 of our favorite Pride anthems with a story to tell. Join us with another Old Fo from Whiskey Row as we venture on a musical journey from the 1920s to today, digging into everything from blues and jazz, to Broadway and metal, pop and glam, and ultimately PRIDE!
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Tracy Chapman & Old Forester 1920
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Frizz and Bob continue Pride Month celebrations with Tracy Chapman's revolutionary self-titled debut album and Old Fo's 1920. Join us as we learn about the humble and remarkable story of Tracy Chapman, how the future head of Six Flags helped her along the way, what Stevie Wonder and Nelson Mandela had to do with the skyrocket of her career, and dig through the songs of what we've dubbed a perfect album. We talk love, war, history, feminist anthems, country music, and... more blimps.
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Billy Tipton & Old Forester 1910
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Frizz and Bob pop open a bottle of Old Forester 1910 and kick off Pride Month with the remarkable story you've probably never heard, about transgender jazz pianist Billy Tipton. Join us as we dig into a story of true heart and courage as we appreciate the tremendous untold journey of a pioneer.
info_outlineFrizz and Bob continue Pride Month celebrations with Tracy Chapman's revolutionary self-titled debut album and Old Fo's 1920. Join us as we learn about the humble and remarkable story of Tracy Chapman, how the future head of Six Flags helped her along the way, what Stevie Wonder and Nelson Mandela had to do with the skyrocket of her career, and dig through the songs of what we've dubbed a perfect album. We talk love, war, history, feminist anthems, country music, and... more blimps.