Why the 2026 Juno Awards Failed (Kennedy's Corner)
Release Date: 05/04/2026
The Greatest Rock Songwriting Duos (Masters of Rock Talk)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
The Greatest Rock Songwriting Duos Among the most powerful forces in rock music is a stellar songwriting duo—a strange, magical symbiosis that can not be formulated, planned or repeated. Lennon/McCartney set the highbar. Many came close. Listen in and discover who created many of your favorite songs. You might be surprised.
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The End of Rick Nelson & the Start of a Rumor (SRT Crime)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
The first teen idol... TV and film star... Founding father of country rock... Respected rocker... Given his stellar accomplishments, Rick Nelson's tragic death seemed profoundly incongruous—as did the lingering rumor surrounding his final moments. Dr. Clarke has gathered the facts and presents a compelling conclusion about what happened—and why. Better listen in.
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200th Episode Celebration! Bonus:Defining Classic Rock
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
200th Episode Celebration! Bonus:Defining Classic Rock The Serious Rock Talk podcast has reached a milestone. 200 episodes! We celebrate the achievement with an opinionated look at rock n' roll history—and then firmly answer the question that won't go away—'What is Classic Rock?'. Onwards and upwards!
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Exclusive Interview with Jim Berkenstadt, author of Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Exclusive Interview with Jim Berkenstadt, author of Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore Occasionally, if not rarely, a book comes along that truly helps to elucidate a core aspect of rock music that somehow had remained in the shadows. For those in the know, Elvis’ guitarist Scotty Moore influenced a generation in the sound and direction of the electric guitar. Best-selling author Jim Berkenstadt conducted a series of interviews with Moore, resulting in a book that gives you exclusive access to never-before-heard tales of the 20th century phenomenon known as Elvis Presley. Dr....
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Should Canadian Bands Pursue International Acclaim? (Kennedy's Corner)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Should Canadian Bands Pursue International Acclaim? "You haven't made it until you break in America." Many Canadian rock groups have heard that. But is it true? Can Canadian rockers gain artistic and monetary fulfillment within the confines of the Great White North? Listen in as Ferris Kennedy shares his vast knowledge of Canadian rock history, bands, and personalities, arriving at a conclusion that might surprise you.
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America's Debut Album Reissued on 45 RPM (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
America's Debut Album Reissued on 45 RPM Analogue Productions has reissued America's multi-platinum 1972 self-titled debut album as a 2LP, 45 RPM, 180-gram audiophile record. Hello analogue enthusiasts...Steven Wheeler delivers a calm, cool appraisal of this classic vinyl. Take five minutes and travel back to a strange time when a great song like ‘A Horse with No Name’ could really rule the airwaves.
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Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition Box Set (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition Box Set This is the ultimate box set (LP/3CD/Blu-ray)—and reviewer Steven Wheeler cranks up to meet the challenge. Released in March 2026, it celebrates the 1986 album's 40th anniversary, and includes the newly remastered original album, rarities, previously unreleased 1986 live tracks, and the first-ever HD release of their Live Without a Net concert video. Listen in and get all the essential info.
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Gentle Giant's 'Playing the Fool' Reissue (Wheeler's Vinyl Review)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
‘Playing the Fool’, Gentle Giant’s iconic 1977 live album, has undergone a major reissue. Now titled ‘Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience’, the album has been re-imagined, remixed and remastered. Steven Wheeler, a reigning master of vinyl discernment, lends an ear to this ‘must have’ for prog rock lovers everywhere. Share his insights!
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Kurt Cobain: "Quiet People Have the Loudest Minds" (SRT Crime)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Kurt Cobain: "Quiet People Have the Loudest Minds" It's not an overstatement to say Kurt Cobain and Nirvana helped to change popular music. Widely influential as a songwriter and singer, Cobain was a troubled man, battling drug addiction and mental illness. His sudden death shocked the outside world. Conspiracy theories quickly emerged. In this episode, Dr. Clarke sets the record straight.
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Rockers With Two or More Classic Albums in a Row (Masters of Rock Talk)
Serious Rock Talk Podcast
Masters of Rock Talk Rockers With Two or More Classic Albums in a Row For a rocker to have one classic song is rare; to have a classic album is impossibly rare. Then to have two or more classic albums in a row strains all belief systems. That is why this episode is so special. As an extra bonus, if you're looking to pick up some classic vinyl, listen in and get some supreme suggestions.
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