Rose-Colored Headphones

Ralph Mangeno and Michael Stohrer
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A re-examination of misunderstood, under-appreciated, or forgotten albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. You might think these records missed the mark, but what if the world just wasn't ready for them?

  1. 1d ago

    The Weezer Factory #2: Green + Maladroit

    It's time for the "Green Album" and Maladroit! Find out what Ralph did on prom night and who Michael's favorite SNL cast member of all time is. One of those things is related to Weezer and the other is not.    Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social   Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com   Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).

  2. Aug 11

    The Buddha of Suburbia by David Bowie (with Chris O'Leary, author of Ashes to Ashes: The Songs of David Bowie 1976-2016)

    David Bowie's soundtrack to a movie you probably haven't seen is an unusually sentimental affair. Sure, it didn't make the same splash as Ziggy Stardust or Low, but it is every bit as adventurous.    Here to help us unpack it is Chris O'Leary, the author of two books that trace Bowie's trajectory song by song. Chris fills us in on the story of this album's inspiration and creation and we find a lot to like in this excellent music that is often overshadowed by Bowie's more famous work.  Later, Michael dusts off his saxophone to perform a song from this album.    Check out Chris' latest project here: https://64quartets.wordpress.com/   Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social   Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com   Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).   This podcast is recorded at a house somewhere in Michigan and produced in a state of simmering panic by Ralph and Michael, who have no choice in the matter. It's a long story not worth getting into here.

  3. Aug 4

    The Weezer Factory #1: Blue + Pinkerton

    On the first installment of this series of mini-episodes, Ralph and Michael try to get to the bottom of one of rock music's most confounding questions: What is the deal with Weezer?  We're going chronologically through their entire discography, which makes this one kind of an easy one. It's the "Blue Album" and Pinkerton!    Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social   Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com   Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).

  4. Jul 28

    Love You by The Beach Boys (with Aaron Carnes)

    We're back! And our fourth season is catching a wave with the Beach Men as Brian Wilson returns to the fold for this cult-favorite album. Friend of the show Aaron Carnes is here to help us unpack some uncomfortable reactions to these songs and consider the concept of "outsider art."  Later, Ralph channels the Beach Boys to perform Brian Wilson's favorite song. Incidentally, listener, how have you been? We're good. Pretty good. Don't worry about it.  Tell your friends about us! We've got some great stuff coming up this season. Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG). This podcast is recorded at a house in Metro-Detroit and produced under duress by Ralph and Michael. (It's a long story.)

  5. 12/09/2025

    Christmas In The Heart by Bob Dylan

    On our second annual Holiday Cheerstravaganza, we make a case for Bob Dylan's utterly delightful (if slightly unhinged) Christmas party record. Also, we look back at whatever 2025 was supposed to be, look ahead to 2026, and take calls from some of our wonderful listeners. We also talk to Derek, unfortunately. Thank you for joining us for our third season. We'll be back in 2026 with our fourth season, which promises to be our best yet!  In the meantime, check out the episodes you missed, and tell all your music-nerd friends about us!  Happy Whatever-You-Celebrate! Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG). Our disembodied computerized voice is Fred.  This podcast is produced under duress by Ralph and Michael, who really have no choice in the matter. Typical podcast stuff. Totally normal.

  6. 11/18/2025

    ESPN Presents... Jock Jams Vol. 1

    Remember this? For listeners of a certain age, this CD was the soundtrack to pep rallies and gym class and probably a whole litany of adolescent humiliations.  But we're here to convince you to listen to it with an open mind to hear what you missed.  Also in this episode, Ralph and Michael play basketball.  Plus, we present our very own original Jock Jam.  Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday! Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).

  7. 11/04/2025

    Calling All Stations by Genesis

    Just imagine having to replace both Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. That's exactly what Ray Wilson had to do when he got the lead vocalist gig in Genesis. And you know what? He nailed it.  In this episode, Michael and Ralph make a case that Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks gave up on this incarnation of Genesis too soon. But it's not too late!  Later, Ralph transforms "Alien Afternoon" into a "classic" prog song.  Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday! Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).

  8. 10/21/2025

    Venomous Villain by Viktor Vaughn (with S.H. Fernando, author of The Chronicles of DOOM)

    MF DOOM biographer S.H. Fernando is here to talk about that one DOOM project that you can't find on CD and people say isn't very good anyway. Truth is, it's fantastic. Listen in as we unpack the work ethic, pop-culture obsessions, and esoteric interests of hip-hop's greatest enigma, and dive into the DOOM project most deserving of a re-evaluation.  Later, Ralph and Michael pay tribute to the "Doper Skiller" beat with an instrumental performance.  The paperback edition of THE CHRONICLES OF DOOM is out this month. Don't miss it!  Special thanks to Dub-L for his insight into the making of this album! Check out what he's been up to lately: https://www.dub-l.com Happy Halloween! Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday! Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).

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A re-examination of misunderstood, under-appreciated, or forgotten albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. You might think these records missed the mark, but what if the world just wasn't ready for them?

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  • Creator
    Ralph Mangeno and Michael Stohrer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Rose-Colored Headphones

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