Rhythm on the Rocks

Frizz and Bob bring you a boozy podcast about all the untold stories behind your favorite music and the artists behind them... while drinking whiskey so you don't have to. Cheers!

Pop: Then & Now 11/19/2025

Pop: Then & Now Frizz and Bob take a big-picture dive into Pop: Then and Now. Naturally, Bob pours some Old Grand-Dad Bonded, and Frizz downs a new glass of Johnnie Walker Black Ruby, as they unfold how we got from troubadours and Tin Pan Alley to MTV idols, Max Martin machines, and TikTok-engineered hooks for the FYP. They trace pop’s constant reinvention through technology, Black innovation, and generational shifts, while taking a look at Sabrina Carpenter’s new-stalgia, Taylor "Showgirl" Swift, and the way virality now shapes what’s considered “success.” It’s a fast tour through pop’s past, its present chaos, and a game so hard... you'd wish you wrote a whole song about it. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/39085690

Friendship Commanders, BEAR 11/12/2025

Friendship Commanders, BEAR Frizz and Bob raise a mug of coffee and sit down with Nashville duo Friendship Commanders, a band that makes heaviness sing and melody hit like a hammer. Buick Audra and Jerry Roe join in to talk about their new album BEAR (out NOW on Magnetic Eye Records) - a powerful, soul-baring journey through belonging, identity, and resilience that bridges hyper-melodic light and crushing weight. We dive into what makes this album shine through the darkness, classic horror films as creative fuel, Gen X culture and disillusionment, sludgegaze, and the lasting influence of Steve Albini. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38981480

Jeff Buckley, Grace 11/05/2025

Jeff Buckley, Grace Frizz and Bob raise a glass as they take on the impossible beauty and chaos of Grace — the only album Jeff Buckley ever released, and one of the most beloved cult records of the last 30 years. Frizz is sipping Talisker Distiller’s Edition, Bob’s pouring Mellow Corn, and together they trace Buckley’s story from café corners and strange gigs to record deals, mythmaking, and tragedy. It’s a journey of genius and self-destruction, mothers and muses, church organs and Led Zeppelin, and far too many moments where Frizz almost dry-heaves from various things. Why not make it a drinking game? This is Jeff Buckley at his most divine, doomed, and dazzling — proof that one album really can feel eternal. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38912770

Howling Giant, Crucible and Ruin 10/15/2025

Howling Giant, Crucible and Ruin This week, we reunite with our good friends and favorite riff-summoning adventurers, Howling Giant- the Nashville-based doom lords blending sludge, prog, psych, and sci-fi into some of the most mind-melting metal you’ll ever hear. They're back on the show and ready to unleash their most massive and mind-bending record yet - available October 31st! With Frizz sipping a special-edition bottle of Woodford Reserve and Bob going full Kentucky Gentleman, we dive headfirst into Crucible and Ruin, an album that plays like a campaign through storm-forged planets, endless archives of worlds and legends, and battles waged with both scepters and scythes. We talk about their new dual guitar attack, cosmic world building, how their sound just keeps getting bigger, and why this October 31st release is going to shake the doom-metal cosmos. Strap in and roll for an exclusive first listen, while we confirm once and for all: yes, this album rips. And yes, your ass is grass. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38499365

Music Conspiracy Theories 10/08/2025

Music Conspiracy Theories Frizz and Bob are cracking open the crypt of music’s strangest rumors, shadowy whispers, and full-blown tinfoil-hat territory. Frizz is sipping Ardbeg’s Wee Beastie, Bob’s got a Dark Apparition Stout from Jackie O’s, and we’re diving headfirst into the world of music conspiracy theories. From lizard people and faked deaths to government psyops and murder plots hiding in plain sight, we’re peeling back the layers of the weirdest stories the music world has to offer. Did Jim Morrison escape to Africa? Was Laurel Canyon a CIA experiment? Does Garth Brooks have friends in low places? Stories so creepy that even Stephen King couldn't have written them... or did he? Lock the doors, dim the lights, and pour a strong one because things are about to get weird. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38499230

Peter Gabriel, So 10/01/2025

Peter Gabriel, So Frizz and Bob take the other road in the Genesis breakup and following Peter Gabriel straight into So - the bold, bizarre, and beautiful album that turned an avant-garde art rocker into an unexpected pop icon. Frizz is sipping Ardnamurchan AD Single Malt and Bob’s pouring a glass of Uncle Boojie’s Double Oaked as we track Gabriel’s transformation from inflatable stage props and silent retreats to chart-topping soul bangers, groundbreaking drum sounds, and the most iconic music video of the MTV era. This is Peter Gabriel at his most human, strange, spiritual, and romantic - and it might just be the weirdest way anyone’s ever taken over the world. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38415920

Genesis, Invisible Touch 09/17/2025

Genesis, Invisible Touch This week, Frizz is sipping Great Glen’s Yuzu Gin and Bob’s got a glass of Ardnahoe’s Inaugural Release Single Malt Scotch as we dive into Invisible Touch - the sleek, synth-driven album that launched Genesis into full-blown pop superstardom. We unpack how a band that started with prog epics and fox masks ended up dominating MTV, topping charts, and soundtracking an entire decade. From political puppets and breakup ballads to keytar solos and stadium-sized hooks, this is Genesis at their most confident, polished, and unexpectedly iconic. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38242350

Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual 09/10/2025

Cyndi Lauper, She's So Unusual Frizz and Bob crank up the neon and dive into one of the most fearless and fabulously weird pop debuts of all time: She’s So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper. Frizz brings out her wild side with Wild Turkey 101 while Bob brings the spice with Ole George Rye. We explore how a thrift-store fashion queen with a four-octave voice and endless heart rewrote the rules for women in pop. From feminist anthems to filthy controversies, Cyndi turned cover songs into queer-coded ballads, danced through our TV screens, and even changed pro wrestling forever. It’s one of the most iconic albums of the '80s - so come she-bop, belt, and dance with us as we raise a glass to the defiant and totally unforgettable Ms. Lauper. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38149735

Earth, Wind & Fire 09/03/2025

Earth, Wind & Fire Frizz and Bob trade in the grunge for grooves this week with a soul-cleansing deep dive into the radiant world of Earth, Wind & Fire. Frizz pours a Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt, while Bob sips on the peaty Kilchoman’s Sanaig as they celebrate a band that blended funk, jazz, soul, gospel, and a little mysticism into pure musical joy. They dig into Maurice White’s visionary genius, their rise through college campuses and cult films, and their evolution into one of the most dazzling, uplifting live acts of all time. From Love Is Life to September, Shining Star to Let’s Groove, this episode is packed with towering horn lines, falsetto magic, cosmic stagecraft, and enough musical insight to make even Miles Davis tip his hat. Cue up the kalimba, light up the disco lasers, and get ready to sing a song because this one’s all about hope, movement, and a legacy written in the stars. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/38064760

Grunge Month: Soundgarden, Superunknown 08/20/2025

Grunge Month: Soundgarden, Superunknown Today we wrap up Grunge Month by looking at one of the all time great 90s bands, Soundgarden. Frizz pours Kurayoshi 8 year old Pure Malt Whisky and Bob pours Bluegrass Distillers' Elkwood Reserve Spanish Oak Bourbon. Join us as we look at their rise from complete obscurity into the superunknown. We'll talk about a spoon man, friends who MIGHT be turds, a rusty cage, and a crazy lady with a knife and a smile. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37883580

Grunge Month: Alice in Chains, Dirt 08/13/2025

Grunge Month: Alice in Chains, Dirt Join us as we get down and dirty with one of the heaviest records ever made: Alice in Chains’ Dirt. Frizz has a cold, hard seltzer, Bob’s sipping an Iron City Light, and we’re diving into the story of two Seattle misfits who scribbled the same twisted joke in their Dr. Seuss books and went on to write one of the darkest, most honest records of the '90s. Addiction, decay, and despair are all laid bare. So, pause Beavis and Butt-Head, grab a seat in your angriest chair, and settle in. We’re heading down a hole with Alice in Chains. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37784440

Grunge Month: Nirvana, Nevermind 08/06/2025

Grunge Month: Nirvana, Nevermind Frizz and Bob buckle up and break records for our longest episode yet to kick off Grunge Month. We dive headfirst into the most iconic grunge album, Nevermind by Nirvana. Frizz sips on Rhubarb York Gin and Bob channels his inner Grohl with Crown Royal (Dave’s fave), while we unpack the chaos, brilliance, and heartbreak that defined the band and the album that flipped the entire music world on its head. From the earliest days and vacuum-related breakups to their rise as the reluctant voices of a generation- we explore the real-life trauma, punk roots and rebellion, messy love, feminist influences, and raw emotion that bled into every track. Join us for funk, punk, and PASTAMANIA! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37680535

Almost Famous 07/16/2025

Almost Famous Frizz and Bob crank up the volume and dive headfirst into the world of Almost Famous - the coming-of-age rock 'n' roll love letter that gave us backstage passes, band-aids, and one of the greatest movie soundtracks ever assembled. In honor of Frizz’s birthday, she steps into full Golden God mode with a Storm Damage Hard Cider from The Bearded Brewery, while Bob keeps it classy with a Kirkland Signature Golden Margarita. We talk about the movie’s iconic music moments, insane behind the scenes facts, the real-life rock history behind Stillwater, and how Cameron Crowe’s teenage road trip became a timeless story of music, identity, and the messy magic in between. So grab your headphones and join us on the tour bus, because "it's all happening!" /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37350090

Yacht Rock 07/09/2025

Yacht Rock Ahoy! Frizz and Bob hop aboard the smoothest ship on the sea and pour two fittingly fancy drinks - Frizz with a whisky of the waves, Johnnie Walker Swing, and Bob with Kavalan’s Concertmaster Port Cask Finish. Grab your captain's hat as we set sail into the breezy, deceptively deep world of yacht rock, with its velvety vocals, jazzy chords, and more emotional vulnerability than you’d expect from a genre famous for boat shoes and white linen pants. Don’t let the smooth grooves fool you. Behind the luxury lies a rich history of studio perfectionism, unexpected cultural crossover, and musical roots that run straight through the heart of Black American traditions. We rave about the underrated bangers, the comedians who coined the term “yacht rock,” and how this silky soft-rock sound found a strong second wind in the 21st century. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37346355

Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA 07/02/2025

Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA Frizz and Bob light the sparklers, pour the drinks, and crank up Born in the U.S.A. as we celebrate the Fourth of July with the true Jersey Shore troubadour - Bruce Springsteen. Frizz sips on a glass of Bob Dylan's Heaven’s Door whisky, and Bob cracks open an ice-cold Budweiser like the American legend he is, while we chat about The Boss’s wild journey from playing Greensleeves in garages to accidentally scoring a gig on an adult film, and eventually becoming the gravel-voiced poet of the working class. Fire up the grill, press play, and let’s dig into an album that’s way more than its chorus. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37245425

boygenius, The Record 06/18/2025

boygenius, The Record Frizz and Bob raise a glass to Pride Month with two beautiful pours and one unforgettable album: The Record by boygenius. With Oban Distiller’s Edition in one glass and Angel’s Envy Cellar Collection in the other, we dive into the story of how three distinct voices - Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker - found harmony, friendship, and fire in each other. Join us as we talk about chosen family, collaboration without ego, queer joy, and the raw emotional power that makes The Record a modern classic. Come sip with us and celebrate one of the boldest supergroups of our time. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/37048055

Eurovision 2025 06/04/2025

Eurovision 2025 Get out your finest sequined outfit and start practicing your choreography, because Frizz and Bob jump into our favorite songs from the 2025 Eurovision Song Competition. Bob poured Ardbeg's Ardcore and Frizz poured Tullibardine's Sauternes Finished Highland Single Malt for this dance-off. Come along as we talk about the history of the competition, talk about some pivotal moments, and then dive into the weirdest, whackiest, wildest, and bestest entries from this year's version. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36842230

Pt. 2: Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds 05/21/2025

Pt. 2: Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds This week, Frizz and Bob continue the tale of Jeff Wayne's ultimate passion project, his musical version of The War of the Worlds. Frizz poured Talisker Single Malt Scotch and Bob pours Green River Bourbon while we talk about modern tours, Liam Neeson and his very special set of skills, computer-generated whackiness, and finally get into the marvelous tracks themselves. We'll open the cylinder of music theory and orchestration and learn just how brilliant the writing on this record truly is. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36650210

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Pt 1 05/14/2025

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds Pt 1 (To be read in a dramatic voice) No one would have believed... ... that a tale so vast- of death, alien destruction, heat rays, Phil Lynott, and the Moody Blues- could be told through orchestral prog rock, synths, and frying pans. Yet today, Frizz and Bob pop open Quest's End Paladin Whiskey & Ardbeg Uigedal Scotch to bring you PART ONE of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds- a British sci-fi marvel that, for decades, has been misunderstood and mostly unseen by the American eye. In this first chapter, we set the stage: The backstory. The architects of the sound. The players of this curious sonic war. The chances of you missing this are a million to one, they said. Yet, here you are. Next week... the invasion begins. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36556115

Radiohead, In Rainbows 05/07/2025

Radiohead, In Rainbows Join us as we dig into the enigmatic and unpredictable Radiohead. Bob cracks open Old Grandad 114 and Frizz spices it up with Mason's of Yorkshire's Pear and Pink Peppercorn Gin, as we learn the origin story of one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years- starting with their refusal of a record deal, to the guitar noise on "Creep" and finally to their legacy defining album, In Rainbows. We dive into the tracks that allowed the band to have a revolutionary pay what you want model that became a pot of gold, reminisce about uncommon concert experiences, and praise the insane mathematics of Radiohead. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36381475

Clifford Brown & Study in Brown 04/16/2025

Clifford Brown & Study in Brown Today we wrap up Jazz Appreciation Month with GlenDronach 12-year scotch and Yamazaki 12-year Japanese whisky, as we share a legend who was gone far too soon- Clifford Brown. Few may know his name, but Brown was perhaps the greatest jazz trumpet player of all time when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. Join us as we learn about his life, his lasting legacy, and the music we're lucky enough to enjoy. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36137885

Peggy Lee & Black Coffee 04/09/2025

Peggy Lee & Black Coffee Frizz and Bob enjoy coffee cocktails and dig into one of the raddest, hippest, and hottest albums of all time, Peggy Lee's Black Coffee. Join us as we talk about Lee's inspiring life, her rise to fame, the power in her purr, her defiance of expectations, and her amazing ability to transform throughout her recording career. We also dive into the Great American Songbook and learn a little about what that collection really is. Go brew a pot and join us! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/36058140

The Life and Times of Dewey Cox 04/02/2025

The Life and Times of Dewey Cox Today we walk hard in honor of Bob's birthday. Frizz pours some cognac and Bob pours Old Louisville's new Cognac-finished whiskey as we talk about one of the all-time greats, Dewey Cox. Learn how a poor, smell-blind boy from Alabama became a major influence on Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, all while seemingly inventing punk music, hosting a variety show, never paying for drugs, and creating the idea of "shmusic." It's time to open your mind, learn to play the theremin, and walk hard. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35924670

St. Patrick's Day, U2, & The Unforgettable Fire 03/19/2025

St. Patrick's Day, U2, & The Unforgettable Fire Frizz and Bob celebrate St. Patrick's Day by diving into the early career of the iconic Irish rock band, U2, and the album that changed their sound forever: The Unforgettable Fire. Join us as Frizz drinks Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey and Bob drinks Rare Hare Lucky Bastard 30 Year Old as we discuss how U2 went from a Dublin kitchen to a multi album deal on Island Records in just 4 short years. We see them grow from post-punk into arena rock titans before making the decision to completely reinvent their sound with producer Brian Eno. We also learn who just might be Bob's least favorite band ever. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35733880

Carole King, Tapestry 03/12/2025

Carole King, Tapestry Today, Frizz and Bob FINALLY dive into one of the best written and sold records of all time, Carole King's Tapestry. Frizz poured Knob Creek Bourbon and Bob enjoyed a single barrel of Yellowstone Bourbon as we learned about some gross idiot royals, how Carole's LA friends pushed her to be the star she became, and her never-ending legend as a writer- all while trying not to go tumblin' down, tumblin' down. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35644325

The Chicks, Gaslighter 03/05/2025

The Chicks, Gaslighter Frizz and Bob set sail into the wild world of country music as we take on The Chicks and their decades-long journey of reinvention, rebellion, and resilience. Frizz pours a smoky Longrow Peated Campbeltown Single Malt, while Bob sips on the classic Very Old Barton, and we break down the band that went from bluegrass darlings to the most controversial voices in country. We give the details on their latest album Gaslighter- from fiddle-driven twang to pop-country domination, from standing up to Sony to standing against a war, from hunky Texas men to internet sleuthing for the tea- we explore how The Chicks became legends, and why they refuse to back down. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35535715

Kendrick Lamar, Good kid, m.A.A.d city 02/19/2025

Kendrick Lamar, Good kid, m.A.A.d city Frizz and Bob conclude our hip hop and Black History Month with Kendrick Lamar's autobiographical album Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. Join us as Frizz sips on Jura 12 and Bob pours Mellow Corn, and we tell the tale of another kid from Compton who changed the game. From his insane talent and love of creative writing, from Sherane to Maya Angelou, from Backstreet Freestyles to the Grammys and the deafening destruction of Drake, we find out how he has become the face of hip hop today. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35342845

Erykah Badu, Baduizm 02/12/2025

Erykah Badu, Baduizm Frizz and Bob continue to celebrate Black History Month with Erykah Badu's quintessential Baduizm. With a pour of Glen Moray Phoenix Rising and a 1792 Full Proof, we talk about one of the most introspective and transformative albums in recent decades. We get into some of the whackiest religions, the late, great Roy Hargrove, Mickey's malt liquor, reincarnation, and the spiritual movement that is Baduizm. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35229145

Nas, Illmatic 02/05/2025

Nas, Illmatic Frizz and Bob crack open some double-oaked bourbons and dig into the 90s hip-hop staple, Nas' Illmatic. Join us for a pour while we groove to the samples all over this album, get to pickin' boogers, go 2 fast 2 furious, and get to know an album that redefined what East Coast Hip Hop could be. /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/35120285

Dolly Parton 01/22/2025

Dolly Parton Frizz and Bob honor our Lady and savior, Dolly Parton, with a swig of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye and Nelson's Green Brier because a Tennessee lady deserves a Tennessee whiskey! Join us as we dig up some of the weirdest named towns of Tennessee, share fun stories behind a few of the 3,000 songs Dolly's written over 6 decades, and find out just what makes her our favorite Country Queen! Long live Dolly! /episode/index/show/rhythmontherocks/id/34947540

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