The Rock Hard Podcast

Paul Starr and Jason Marr come together to talk the latest news in rock, metal, music in general and beeeeer. Many beers.

Episode 4 - Jake from Vandalay 08/01/2025

Episode 4 - Jake from Vandalay Jake talks to Paul and Jason about why Vandalay is making a covers album, their first headlining show and the life and legacy of the recently deceased Ozzy Osbourne. /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/37631245

Episode 3 - Brian from Mr. Denton On Doomsday (7/10/25) 08/01/2025

Episode 3 - Brian from Mr. Denton On Doomsday (7/10/25) Co-hosts Jason and Paul talk videogames, the Detroit Lions and cover bands saying they were never cover bands. Also, Brian doesn't like Dio. Almost starts a fight. /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/37631215

Episode 2 - Damon from Of Virtue (2/20/25) 08/01/2025

Episode 2 - Damon from Of Virtue (2/20/25) Co-hosts Paul and Jason talk to Of Virtue about their upcoming overseas tour, the necessities for touring that make travel SO much easier and the craziness of the 2025 Grammys /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/37631150

Reintroductions Are In Order... 02/06/2025

Reintroductions Are In Order... We have a new format, new hosts and a new guest: Derek from the band Of Virtue! Tickets for Rock Lansing: Of Virtue - Ghost Town https://open.spotify.com/track/01lZQJ6Am9KSGY5hvL5Yel?si=882fe51d7d6c41a6 /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/35173940

Rock Hard - ROCK LANSING!!!!!!!!! 12/13/2024

Rock Hard - ROCK LANSING!!!!!!!!! Today we discussed the Dave Grohl and Linkin Park drama on our way to dropping the lineup for ROCK LANSING!!!! Get your tickets for Rock Lansing at RockLansing.com! /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/34428515

Linkin Park's New Lead Singer Might Be A Problem 11/21/2024

Linkin Park's New Lead Singer Might Be A Problem The new Linkin Park lead singer comes with a hefty load of baggage we had to unpack. /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/34076441

The Debut 11/21/2024

The Debut Jason, Paul and Span are just gettin' started talkin' rock and drinkin' beers. Get in on the ground level. /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/34076366

Elon Torso Vs. ZuckerMurph And How To Put A Baby To Sleep (6/23/23) 06/23/2023

Elon Torso Vs. ZuckerMurph And How To Put A Baby To Sleep (6/23/23) Elon Musk Vs. Mark Zuckerberg 47 UFC 290 Preview HAYMAKER HASHTAG: Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/27251256

Long Time No See (Alfonso Met Dave Grohl!!!!) (6/17/23) 06/17/2023

Long Time No See (Alfonso Met Dave Grohl!!!!) (6/17/23) 00 Alfonso meets Dave Grohl 06 Connor McGregor Rammstein being investigated for rock star shit, but that doesn’t mean the women were wrong Rammstein Drummer says Till has distanced himself Universal Music has halted promoting anything Rammstein for now 40 The Bud Light Thing 49 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: JonesvGypsyKing https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/16/23763777/tyson-fury-claims-ufc-has-sent-offer-for-jon-jones-hybrid-fight Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/27180246

Aaaaand We’re Back!...For An Episode (3/16/23) 06/08/2023

Aaaaand We’re Back!...For An Episode (3/16/23) Alfonso’s oral surgery Ronnie Radkes arena tour loses Spiritbox 19 Why Q106 won't play Avenged Sevenfold’s new song 29 What festivals is Heartsick on this year so far? 36 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: goatjones Fight Lesnar?? Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! https://www.patreon.com/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnaX3psp9f_62PQ61Wn41gw WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/beatsabd/ FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! https://www.facebook.com/Beats-and-Beatdowns-Podcast-115670520275077 HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/27086853

Heartsick In Puerto Rico!!! (1/13/23) 06/08/2023

Heartsick In Puerto Rico!!! (1/13/23) Alfonso went to Puerto Rico!!! 25 HAYMAKER HASHTAG Lightning round! Victoria Lee passes away https://www.mmamania.com/2023/1/10/23549297/united-mma-hawaii-permanently-closed-after-victoria-lees-death-one Jose Aldo’s covid-19 theft and the Brazilian ex-president https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/brazil-capital-unrest-insurrection-ex-president-jair-bolsonaro-at-jose-aldo-florida-vacation-home-ufc-mma Khabib leaves MMA permanently https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-fight-night-217-umar-nurmagomedov-context-khabib-leaving-coaching Bellator for sale?? Jake Paul signs with PFL Phil Barroni murders girlfriend Cain Carrizosa beats girlfriend unconscious Dana White slaps wife in public Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/27086826

And Now With More BABY! (11/18/22) 06/08/2023

And Now With More BABY! (11/18/22) Alfonso hits for yet ANOTHER lick on the festival front 4 Israel Adesanya gets finished 14 What killed the Megadeth/Metallica joint project? 24 Joe Rogan backtracks HAYMAKER HASHTAG: rumblenomore Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dead at 38 Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/27086760

Ivan Moody Quitting, Alfonso And Heartsick Picking Up (10/21/22) 10/22/2022

Ivan Moody Quitting, Alfonso And Heartsick Picking Up (10/21/22) Ivan Moody retiring from FFDP https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/10/15/ivan-moody-is-quitting-metal-and-now-everyones-a-comedian/ 28 Alfonso been TOURING (louder Than Life and Aftershock) We tried to get to UFC 280 but we chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatty Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24765396

The Tittyrat Lady (9/9/22) 09/14/2022

The Tittyrat Lady (9/9/22) Nate Diaz gives NO fucks about this Khamzat fight Khamzat Didn’t make weight??? Kicked off the CARD??!?!? Paulo Costas pay was a joke Tony vs Nate Diaz? https://old.reddit.com/r/MMA/comments/x9zy1n/according_to_ariel_helwani_tony_vs_nate_in_the/ 37 The Tittyrat Lady HAYMAKER HASHTAG: top5alltime Top 5 mma fighters ALL TIME FAVORITES Span: 1) Ronda Rousey 2) Jon Jones 3) Amanda Nunez 4) Nate Diaz 5) Rampage Jackson Alfonso: 1) Charles Oliveira 2) Brandon Moreno 3) Jorge Masvidal 4) Royce Gracie 5) Chuck Liddell Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24369600

We Do It For The Kids (9/3/22) 09/03/2022

We Do It For The Kids (9/3/22) Alfonso is writing a diary for his kid…kinda? So we talked about our fathers and fatherhood in general 20 Ozzy’s moving back to the UK https://metalinjection.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-is-breaking-up-with-america-everythings-fcking-ridiculous-there Ozzy Making a show out of going back to Britain? https://blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-and-sharon-osbourne-return-to-reality-tv-with-upcoming-show-home-to-roost We discuss MTV 42 Cinnamonbabe https://www.instagram.com/cinnamonbabemusic/?hl=en HAYMAKER HASHTAG: Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24264417

Meet Connor (8/25/22) 08/28/2022

Meet Connor (8/25/22) 1:30 What the hell is up with that dude on fb? 17 Meet Connor aka Cutter 52 Dababy is a trumper HAYMAKER HASHTAG: Danaapologized Dana apologized to Paulo Costa Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24185127

Two Black Dudes And A Latino Walk Into A Rock Studio… (8/22/22) 08/25/2022

Two Black Dudes And A Latino Walk Into A Rock Studio… (8/22/22) 9 Usman LOST / UFC 278 Recap Rockhold smears blood in Paulo Costa’s face https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-luke-rockhold-smearing-blood-on-paulo-costas-face-was-nasty 25 Chandler Vs. Poirier 33 Recording The Nightmare with Damon from Of Virtue We had a conversation about race vs. metal 53 Alfonso @ Aftershock and Louder Than Life 58 Kid Rock got the nuclear codes? Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24167016

Alfonso At Upheaval, Alfonso At Louder Than Life??? (7/20/22) 08/25/2022

Alfonso At Upheaval, Alfonso At Louder Than Life??? (7/20/22) 6:30 Alfonso @ Upheaval 24 Alfonso gonna be at Louder Than Life??? 43 Dimebag Darryl…damn https://old.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/w3d56g/dimebag_darrell_refuses_to_sign_guitar_unless_the/ 56 Pantera reunion HAYMAKER HASHTAG: #goodbyenate Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24166995

The Fuckin Supreme Court...Ugh 08/19/2022

The Fuckin Supreme Court...Ugh /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24102189

Alfonso was in Metalsucks??? 08/19/2022

Alfonso was in Metalsucks??? /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24102183

Alfonso Talks Upheaval (6/17/22) 08/18/2022

Alfonso Talks Upheaval (6/17/22) Alfonso talks Upheaval 12 Aaron Lewis has stupid suggestions 21 Lzzy Hale is bisexual 28 Motley Crue struggles 32 Ozzy about to have surgery 33 Alfonso being a dad 35 Proof Dana ain’t paying the fighters HAYMAKER HASHTAG: kidsvsmma What’s up with kids doing mma? https://www.mmanews.com/2022/06/12-year-old-aspiring-mma-fighter/ Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24094497

ALFONSO’S BACK FROM TOUR!!!! (6/3/22) 08/16/2022

ALFONSO’S BACK FROM TOUR!!!! (6/3/22) That's ALL we talked about. Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24066165

Dolly Parton Vs. The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame (4/29/22) 08/16/2022

Dolly Parton Vs. The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame (4/29/22) 1:30 Where the hell we been? 3 Is Alfonso sippin’ hate-o-rade? 13 Sully got covid https://blabbermouth.net/news/sully-erna-opens-up-about-gnarly-battle-with-covid-19-says-godsmacks-next-album-might-be-bands-last 32 Dolly Parton accepts Rock Hall nomination 36 Avenged Sevenfold donates what to Ukrainians? 47 Marilyn Manson sexual abuse accuser also says he cost her a job https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/04/28/esme-bianco-claims-marilyn-manson-forced-deftones-to-cut-her-from-their-tour-visuals/ 56 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: arieltruth Ariel Helwani on that fighter pay chat https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-ariel-helwani-questions-ufc-fighters-want-go-boxing-fight-boxers-octagon Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! WE HAVE A TWITCH CHANNEL! https://www.twitch.tv/beatsandbeatdowns FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24065991

We Got A Twitch! (4/15/22) 08/15/2022

We Got A Twitch! (4/15/22) Where the hell we been? Also, we have a twitch! 25 Alyssa White makes a goodass point 39 Deftones have a new bassist 42 Aljamain Sterling got called the n-word yo 49 Who got asked to join Alex Van Halen for new Van Halen project? 52 Khamzat has Russia ties. HAYMAKER HASHTAG: getthebag Chael Sonnen tells Colby to get the money Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/24052839

Aaron Lewis Wants To Kill His Career (3/24/22) 03/25/2022

Aaron Lewis Wants To Kill His Career (3/24/22) 10 aaron lewis is trying to kill his career 18 Saliva is getting back with Josey Scott…but there’s a catch 23 kid rock says he’s uncancelable 28 Jorge and Colby are WHILIN’...but I still think it’s a work 45 Nate Diaz had something to say about Jorge and Colby too 48 First man to communicate by brain wanted to listen to what? …Alfonso shares what album he’d want to listen to if he was trapped in ALS HAYMAKER HASHTAG: gotpaidwhat Paddy Pimblett got paid WHAT?? Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22572443

Are You Being Dismissive? (3/16/22) 03/17/2022

Are You Being Dismissive? (3/16/22) 230 M. Shadows and David Draiman speak up on Don’t Say Gay bill 13 Why Electric Cowboy had to change their name Why it’s problematic 29 Dolly turned down the rock hall and the dumbasses came out 44 Kevin Holland to the rescue again 49 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: inthebellyofthebeast Dana goes on Impaulsive to talk to Logan Paul Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22476128

The Maga Mixer Part 2 (3/9/22) 03/10/2022

The Maga Mixer Part 2 (3/9/22) 2 Soooo about that maga mixer that WAS at LBC… 13 UFC 272 Recap 22 Chael Sonnen complements Rafael Dos Anjos in asking him to retire 33 Deftones drops their bassist 39 Don’t fuck with Tom Morello 43 Johan Hegg calls out UFC over Russian invasion 45 Ukrainian fighter calls out Khabib 55 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: bryceisnotsmart Bryce Mitchell goes on tucker carlson Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22400300

Span's Announcement And Sean Strickland So Stupid (3/1/22) 03/04/2022

Span's Announcement And Sean Strickland So Stupid (3/1/22) 10 SPAN HAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT 16 Alfonso and Chad Grey working together?? 32 Marilyn Manson is REALLY about to hate life 39 John Dolmayan still dumb 42 Sean Strickland wants all the smoke 48 …we discussed Lansing Brewing Company’s attempt at a maga mixer around the trump rally HAYMAKER HASHTAG: attemptedmurder Cain Velasquez arrested on accusation of attempted murder Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22333433

Tommy Vext Vs. New Music And Mike Portnoy Vs. 90s Metal (2/22/22) 03/04/2022

Tommy Vext Vs. New Music And Mike Portnoy Vs. 90s Metal (2/22/22) 7 Tommy Vext has a new song 13 Mike Portnoy thinks 90s metal was weak …hold up…what IS metal?? 30 Dave Grohl is deaf??? 34 chad mendes overpowered opponent 46 Pros react to Jim Millers KO 52 HAYMAKER HASHTAG: paythechamp Ngannou stands behind Jake Paul over fighter pay Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22333421

Israel Adesyanya Phoned It In And Russian Version Of Bumfights (2/15/22) 03/04/2022

Israel Adesyanya Phoned It In And Russian Version Of Bumfights (2/15/22) 3 Tuvasi beat Lewis 12 Israel Adesanya phoned it in 20 Brock Lesnar thinks he should have been paid more HAYMAKER HASHTAG: nothankyou Woman fights grand father and grandson Hook up our Patreon for $2 and get a month of Friday Shoutouts! FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US ON FUNKYASS FACEBOOK!! HEARTSICK is Alfonso's band and YOU CAN FOLLOW THEM HERE: /episode/index/show/beatsandbeatdowns/id/22333406

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