Slamfest Podcast

Slamfest Podcast
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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.

  1. Heart/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Concert - 3/28/15

    6D AGO

    Heart/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Concert - 3/28/15

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 296 - This was Brad's first time seeing two legendary bands both fronted by women.  He saw Heart and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on 3/28/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts "like" songs up against each other - 70's/early 80's songs vs. mid/late 80's and early 90's songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Heart's compilation, These Dreams: Greatest Hits from 1997. Music in this episode by: Heart  Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 1m
  2. An Evening with Extreme - 1/31/15 wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni

    FEB 5

    An Evening with Extreme - 1/31/15 wsg. Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 295 - This was Brad's second time seeing this big band from the early 90's and his first and only time seeing a show in this venue. He saw Extreme perform their biggest album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, in its entirety at the Firekeeper's Casino in Battle Creek, MI on 1/31/15.  He welcomes Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni to recap this show and talk about Extreme.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the songs from Extreme's sophomore studio album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, from 13 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1, 2  or 3 from from Extreme's third studio album, III Sides to Every Story, from 1992.  Music in this episode by: Extreme Bon Jovi Motorhead Skid Row Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com Visit Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni at Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City: https://growinuprock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/growinuprock

    1h 28m
  3. Jump: America's Van Halen Experience/Icy Dicey Concert - 1/15/26 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Craig

    JAN 29

    Jump: America's Van Halen Experience/Icy Dicey Concert - 1/15/26 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member Craig

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 294 - Brad stuck with tradition and saw a tribute band as his first show of 2026.  It was a band he had seen two years ago but this time it was in a new local venue for him.  He saw Jump: America's Van Halen Experience on 1/15/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI and he welcomes back Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to discuss this show and Van Halen.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go back and recap the six original DLR-era Van Halen Tours including tour dates and setlists and they choose their favorite setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Van Halen's sophomore studio album, Van Halen II, from 1979. Music in this episode by: AC/DC Van Halen Bee Gees Black Sabbath Liquid Charlie - Guitarist Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 13m
  4. Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 22 - "Add a Year" wsg. Slamfest Crew member Craig

    JAN 28 · BONUS

    Slamfest Soundcheck Ep. 22 - "Add a Year" wsg. Slamfest Crew member Craig

    The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 22 - Add a year on the front-end or Back-end of a three-year period to create the better four-year period of music.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew member Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1974-1976.  Add 1973 or 1977?  Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    14 min
  5. Judas Priest & Steel Panther Concert - 10/19/14 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Mike

    JAN 22

    Judas Priest & Steel Panther Concert - 10/19/14 wsg. Slamfest Crew Member, Mike

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 293 - This was Brad's first time seeing a concert in the legendary Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI.  He saw Judas Priest & Steel Panther at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on 10/19/14.  He welcomes Slamfest crew member, Mike, to recap this show and talk about Judas Priest.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they celebrate the 30th anniversary of Judas Priest's 9th studio album, Defenders of the Faith (Brad mistakenly called it the 40th anniversary).  They rank the tracks from 11 to 1 (including the bonus track, Turn On Your Light).  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Judas Priest's 17th studio album, Redeemer of Souls, from 2014.  Music in this episode by: Steel Panther Judas Priest Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 2m
  6. Jackyl Concert - 11/23/14

    JAN 15

    Jackyl Concert - 11/23/14

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 292 - This was Brad's third time seeing this southern hard rock band...but this time it was in a headlining slot.  He saw Jackyl at The Music Factory in Battle Creek, MI on 11/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Jackyl's first seven studio albums, minus Stayin' Alive, and chooses his 2 favorite and 1 least favorite song.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Jackyl's live album 10 Live!, from 2014.  Music in this episode by: Jackyl Bon Jovi Motorhead Kenny Rogers Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    47 min
  7. Kiss/Def Leppard Concert 8/23/14

    JAN 8

    Kiss/Def Leppard Concert 8/23/14

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 291 - This was night two of a double-header concert weekend in the Motor City for Brad and his brother.  Another great double-bill featuring Kiss and Def Leppard at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/23/14.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he compares Kiss' and Def Leppard's setlists and the “hits” played.  In addition, he discusses the actual “music” included on the recently released Dressed to Kill Box Set?  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Kiss' 20th studio album, Monster, from 2012.  Music in this episode by: Def Leppard Kiss Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 5m
  8. 2025 Concerts Recap

    JAN 1

    2025 Concerts Recap

    The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 290...Brad recaps and ranks the concerts he saw in 2025 and goes through the concerts he is planning to attend in 2026. He also previews what The Slamfest Podcast will bring in 2026. Music in this episode by: Black Sabbath Queen Michael Jackson Whitesnake AC/DC Black Stone Cherry Def Leppard Cinderella Dorothy Neil Diamond Kiss Ratt Mac Saturn Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : slamfestpodcast@gmail.com

    41 min
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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.

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  • Creator
    Slamfest Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    318
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Slamfest Podcast

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