Rhythm on the Rocks

Frizz and Bob bring you a boozy podcast about your current (and new) favorite music, whiskey, and the all the artists behind them.

Billy Joel, The Stranger 10/02/2024

Billy Joel, The Stranger 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/33285502

Oasis, (What's The Story?) Morning Glory 09/18/2024

Oasis, (What's The Story?) Morning Glory 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/33097927

Wrasslin' Entrance Themes 09/04/2024

Wrasslin' Entrance Themes 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! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/32888097

Dream Theater, Scenes from a Memory, & Liberty Pole Peated Bourbon 08/21/2024

Dream Theater, Scenes from a Memory, & Liberty Pole Peated Bourbon 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/32631147

To El and Back Crossover, Christian Songs, & Cocktails PART 1 08/07/2024

To El and Back Crossover, Christian Songs, & Cocktails PART 1 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! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/32464287

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Soundtrack, Glenfarclas 15, & Stave and Bean Coffee 07/17/2024

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Soundtrack, Glenfarclas 15, & Stave and Bean Coffee 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 code BEANS15 /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/32171827

The 100th Episode with ABBA Gold! 07/03/2024

The 100th Episode with ABBA Gold! 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31986152

Pride Anthems & Old Forester 1897 06/19/2024

Pride Anthems & Old Forester 1897 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! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31801097

Tracy Chapman & Old Forester 1920 06/12/2024

Tracy Chapman & Old Forester 1920 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31705297

Billy Tipton & Old Forester 1910 06/05/2024

Billy Tipton & Old Forester 1910 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. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31604947

NSYNC & Johnnie Walker Swing 05/15/2024

NSYNC & Johnnie Walker Swing It really is MAY, because Frizz and Bob continue the boy band saga with none other than harmonizing, teen-hearthrobs, NSYNC. We get nautical with Johnnie Walker Swing and check in on Blimp King Lou "Double B" Pearlman, Frizz short circuits over NASA, remember the days of 90s Toyota Corollas, and learn that all things eventually lead back to "The Thong Song." /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31279832

The Backstreet Boys & Monkey Shoulder 05/08/2024

The Backstreet Boys & Monkey Shoulder Frizz and Bob dive into a bottle of Monkey Shoulder and take you on the full journey of one of the most successful boy bands of all time, The Backstreet Boys. Join us as Frizz's dreams come true while we talk about wrasslin', blimps, the formula for a successful boy band, classic 90s chair choreography, and Backstreet's Back, ALRIGHT! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31163730

Rush, Moving Pictures, & Pendleton Canadian Whisky 05/01/2024

Rush, Moving Pictures, & Pendleton Canadian Whisky Frizz and Bob finally jump into the wonderful world of prog rock with two Canadian treasures: Rush and Pendleton Whisky. We dig into their hit album, Moving Pictures, and reveal how a bathroom break in Cleveland gave them their big break, how John Lennon may have impacted the album, the opinions of Chester Cheetah, and prepare to be RUSHIFIED. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/31023803

Herbie Hancock, Head Hunters, & Starward Australian Whisky 04/17/2024

Herbie Hancock, Head Hunters, & Starward Australian Whisky Frizz and Bob conclude Jazz Appreciation Month by groovin' with a bottle of Australia's Starward whisky and digging into to the funkiest Jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, and his monumental album Head Hunters. Join us as we complain about getting older, unveil mistaken identities throughout history, Dance to the Music with Sly and the Family Stone, and slappa da keyboard. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30859563

Ella and Louis & Sazerac Rye 04/10/2024

Ella and Louis & Sazerac Rye Frizz and Bob continue Jazz Appreciation Month by digging into the first full-length record from Ella Fitzgerald AND Louis Armstrong, along with a bottle of New Orleans' finest, Sazerac Rye. Jazz it out with us as we chat about the impact of Ella and Louis individually and together, the great Norman Granz, the origins of some of jazz's most classic songs, Dukes of Hazard, and (finally) Doritos. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30754663

Buddy Bolden, The Birth of Jazz, and Bakers 7 04/03/2024

Buddy Bolden, The Birth of Jazz, and Bakers 7 Frizz and Bob celebrate Bob's birthday by taking out a bottle of 7 year old Bakers and going back to early 1900s New Orleans to tell the untold story of Buddy Bolden. Together we'll learn the triumphant and tragic story of the man who invented jazz, his remarkable rise from cornet player to "King," and how his legacy lives on despite his heartbreaking demise. There will be cheers, tears, treats for your ears, and... some funky butts. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30634363

Thin Lizzy, Jailbreak, and Jameson Black Barrel 03/20/2024

Thin Lizzy, Jailbreak, and Jameson Black Barrel Frizz and Bob celebrate St. Patricks Day with two Irish legends: Jameson Black Barrel and Thin Lizzy. We break into their electrifying album, Jailbreak, and learn all about actual jailbreaks, the magic of twin leads, ride or die helicopter wives, peanut butter doors, and how Louisville, Kentucky saved the band. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30434718

Willow Stephens, Future Classic, & Green Spot 03/13/2024

Willow Stephens, Future Classic, & Green Spot Frizz and Bob pop the top of some Green Spot Irish whiskey and cheers the remarkable Willow Stephens as we dance and cry our way through her new hit album, Future Classic. We chat all about the practice of not waiting to be invited and setting your own table, the importance in finding your power color, and share all of Willow's best tips to get you out of your funk and into your groove! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30348228

Portishead, Dummy, and Glen Fohdry 12 Year 03/06/2024

Portishead, Dummy, and Glen Fohdry 12 Year Frizz and Bob bask in a bottle of 12-year-old Glen Fohdry scotch and share the origins of the Trip Hop genre by highlighting pioneers, Portishead, and their monumental 90s breakthrough album, Dummy. We dive into their trailblazing way of creating, sampling, and recording their one of a kind sound, remain curious about all the Bond stories that could have been, unleash the hidden songs that lie within these sample-heavy tracks, and ponder the mysteries of a little place called Penistone. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30245868

Year of October Returns, Keep on Fighting, and Old Forester 02/21/2024

Year of October Returns, Keep on Fighting, and Old Forester Frizz and Bob crack open a bottle of Old Forester and welcome back our fuzz rock friends, Year of October. We get to catch up with them on their phenomenal new album, Keep on Fighting, and get a behind the-scenes look at their newest venture, Watch It Burn Records. You too can find out what the youths are listening to, become a historian on the month of October, imagine the dreamy world of Scooby Doo, and find the perfect soundtrack to an evening adventure with Pedro Pascal. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/30039958

Valentine's Day, Marvin Gaye, Let's Get it On, and High West Campfire 02/14/2024

Valentine's Day, Marvin Gaye, Let's Get it On, and High West Campfire Frizz and Bob fall in love with High West's Campfire Whiskey and body roll right into a classic record for all you lovers out there, Marvin Gaye's, Let's Get it On. Celebrate Valentine's Day with us as we bask in the brilliance of Marvin's voice, unleash the scandalous relationships behind these songs, discover a religious path to a sexual renaissance, and even uncover some of the best, worst, and... sexiest national anthem performances of all time. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/29939258

TLC, CrazySexyCool, & Uncle Nearest 02/07/2024

TLC, CrazySexyCool, & Uncle Nearest Frizz and Bob pop a legacy bottle of Uncle Nearest that tells an incredible story you've probably never heard, while TLC has us getting Crazy, Sexy, AND Cool. We dish out all the details on how the biggest girl group had to fight for their next paycheck, loudly spoke out for women in the 90s, and we skip none of the interludes while praising their bold message of safe sex, AIDS awareness, and fighting stigmas in so many communities. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/29796163

Phil Collins, No Jacket Required, & Kurayoshi 12 Year Old 01/24/2024

Phil Collins, No Jacket Required, & Kurayoshi 12 Year Old Frizz and Bob pour 12-year-old Kurayoshi Japanese Whisky and dive into Phil Collins' 80s masterpiece, No Jacket Required. We learn how Phil goes from a young actor to an unstoppable prog drummer, to one of the best-selling solo artists ever. We answer your burning questions: Did Phil Collins curse a royal marriage? What happened while hanging out with Robert Plant? What does Sussudio REALLY mean? Why did Bone Thugs N-Harmony call him? Join us as we spill all about Phil. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/29600503

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic, & Johnnie Walker Green Label 01/17/2024

Bruno Mars, 24K Magic, & Johnnie Walker Green Label Frizz and Bob crack open Johnnie Walker Green Label and dig into Bruno Mars' 24K Magic to kick off 2024 - see what we did there? Get on up as we get funky with Finesse, bring back the classic memories of 90s R&B, keep it hot like Halle Berry, and learn some wild facts that are a century old. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/29517658

The Cheers of the Year Awards 12/06/2023

The Cheers of the Year Awards For our final episode of the year, Frizz and Bob pop the prosecco and present their first-ever Cheers of Year Award Show! Join us as we highlight some of our best and most scandalous moments. What spirits did we drink the most? What were our top albums of the year? What albums are we skipping? Who was the biggest ick and who was our MVP of 2023? Get your resolutions ready becasue we're on our way to 2024 with so much more! Cheers! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28947338

The Leftover Special & Infinity Bottles 11/29/2023

The Leftover Special & Infinity Bottles Frizz and Bob dip into their infinity bottles and share eight of their top songs off monumental albums that had an anniversary this year but sadly didn't get covered. We don't know where the time went, but join us as we expose our worst British pronunciations and talk about some of the best ways to eat holiday leftovers, Dr. Who, physical sex, the unusual beauty of poo poo, and the most alluring black coffee we've ever had. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28832953

Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS & Spiritless Mocktails 11/15/2023

Olivia Rodrigo, GUTS & Spiritless Mocktails Frizz and Bob flex their mocktail-making skills with Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon and catch up on the current pop phenomenon, Olivia Rodrigo. We spill the tea on her new top album of this year, GUTS, learn how the star of the worst-named show in history became the emerging voice of a generation, remember the brilliance of Street Fighter the Movie the Game, hash out old memories of the great 90s Nickelodeon game shows, something about Taylor Swift of course, and once again learn that everything in this world somehow has to do with our queen, Dolly Parton. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28636558

Talking Heads, Speaking in Tongues, & Glenfiddich 12 11/01/2023

Talking Heads, Speaking in Tongues, & Glenfiddich 12 Frizz and Bob crack open the classic, 12-Year Glenfiddich single malt scotch and spin the monumental Talking Heads album, Speaking in Tongues, on its 40th anniversary. We highlight the love between a man and a lamp, invent new languages, chat butthole opinions, and revel in the mad genius of David Byrne and Tom Jones. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28468469

Halloween Special and Autumnal Beers 10/18/2023

Halloween Special and Autumnal Beers Frizz and Bob celebrate Halloween with seasonal beers and dish out all the mystical secrets about some of our favorite spooky songs to include on your next costume party playlist. We're going to find out all the answers to your burning questions. What were the most popular costumes of the last century? What is Goo Goo Muck? Why do you feel like someone is always watching you? What kind of ghosts are looming around town? Spooky scary. Boys becoming men! Men becoming wolves! ADDED BONUS - This episode also has the DEBUT of the newest single from Howling Giant, "Siren Song!" /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28322228

Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon, & Hibiki Harmony 10/12/2023

Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon, & Hibiki Harmony Frizz and Bob break out one of our favorite drinks, Hibiki Harmony, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unforgettable Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. We dig into the post-Barrett era, the direct influence of jazz and Miles Davis, why Paul McCartney didn't make the cut, the true meaning behind the important ambiance you might have missed on the album, and the answer behind the famous question, "What is the Dark Side of the Moon?" /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/28300838

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