Growin' Up Rock

Rock Star Copy LLC
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Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head. Sit back, crank it up, and remember why you fell in love with Rock n Roll. Everyone's got a rock n roll story to tell on Growing Up Rock. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

  1. 2d ago

    Needed That! Ranking 10 Power Pop Songs

    We invited our fellow podcaster and book author friend BJ Kramp from the Rock And Or Roll Podcast to discuss and help us rank 10 lesser known Power Pop songs. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Spotify Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin’ Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Rock And Or Roll Blog Needed That! Boxset Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: New Wave Hookers, Internal Affairs, The Heats, Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts, Joey Wilson, Rubber City Rebels, The Restless, The Features, The Intentions, Swinging Richards, The Numbers, And Kid America Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Romeo - “Soul Staller” If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Needed That! Ranking 10 Power Pop Songs

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Friday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 3)

    Sonny is giving you a chance to test your knowledge in a quick round of trivia Growin’ Up Rock style. Have fun and play along. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment  that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist,  and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual Please Consider Supporting The Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: (You can support them by purchasing Music, Merch, or A Concert Ticket) In This Episode You Heard: Baton Rouge, Bulletboys    Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com Pantheon Podcast Network A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Please consider leaving us a five star review in one of the following places to help the podcast get discovered by others: GUR On Apple Podcast GUR On Podchaser GUR On Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Quick Fix: Trivia For The Masses (Volume 3)

  3. Sep 6

    Mountain Music Festival Recap

    In this episode I recap all of my adventures in Gatlinburg for the Mountain Music Festival. 3 days of Rock n Roll bliss in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We also rank 10 songs from some of the musical artist appearing at this year's festival. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Spotify Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin’ Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Rebels Opera, Tora Tora, Stone Whiskey, Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts, No Love Lost, Jackyl, Lita Ford, Bad Marriage, And The Cruel Intentions Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Rebels Opera - “Smile Now, Cry Later” If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mountain Music Festival Recap

  4. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    Friday Quick Fix: “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 4)

    Sonny is sharing a quick history and the music of 3 bands or artists he wants you to hear about. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment  that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist,  and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual Please Consider Supporting The Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: (You can support them by purchasing Music, Merch, or A Concert Ticket) In This Episode You Heard: Buckcherry, Prince, Richie Kotzen, Restrayned  Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com Pantheon Podcast Network A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Please consider leaving us a five star review in one of the following places to help the podcast get discovered by others: GUR On Apple Podcast GUR On Podchaser GUR On Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Quick Fix: “Try This 3 Pack” (Volume 4)

  5. Aug 30

    2026 Album Review Series: WASP "Inside The Electric Circus"

    This week we invited Brad Rusthoven from Slamfest Podcast to go track by track through the 3rd studio album “Inside The Electric Circus” from WASP. Each month in 2026 we will cover a single studio album released in 1986 celebrating its 40th Anniversary. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Spotify Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin’ Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Slamfest Podcast Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: WASP, and Keel If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2026 Album Review Series: WASP "Inside The Electric Circus"

  6. Aug 28 ·  Bonus

    Friday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 4)

    Sonny shares some of his private Vinyl collection gems. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment  that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist,  and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual Please Consider Supporting The Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: (You can support them by purchasing Music, Merch, or A Concert Ticket) In This Episode You Heard: Talisman, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, HSAS, Y&T   Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com Pantheon Podcast Network A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Please consider leaving us a five star review in one of the following places to help the podcast get discovered by others: GUR On Apple Podcast GUR On Podchaser GUR On Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Quick Fix: “Hollywood’s Private Vinyl Collection” (Vol. 4)

  7. Aug 23

    Standing At The Crossroads Of Blues And Rock: Kiss

    In this episode we look at blues legend Albert King and his influence on Kiss and their song "Love Gun" in particular. WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s quick, easy, and free - Please consider doing one or all of the following to help grow our audience: Leave Us A Five Star Review in one of the following places: Apple Podcast Podchaser Spotify Connect with us  Email us growinuprock@gmail.com Contact Form  Like and Follow Us on FaceBook Follow Us on Twitter Leave Us A Review On Podchaser Join The Growin’ Up Rock Loud Minority Facebook Group Do You Spotify? Then Follow us and Give Our Playlist a listen. We update it regularly with kick ass rock n roll Spotify Playlist Buy and Support Music From The Artist We Discuss On This Episode Growin’ Up Rock Amazon Store Pantheon Podcast Network Damn Good Movie Memories Music in this Episode Provided by the Following: Albert King, Kiss, Free and Buffalo Rock City Band Crank It Up New Music Spotlight Samantha Fish - Can Ya Handle The Heat If you dig what you are hearing, go pick up the album or some merch., and support these artists. A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Standing At The Crossroads Of Blues And Rock: Kiss

  8. Aug 21 ·  Bonus

    Friday Quick Fix: Listener Participation (Volume 2)

    In this FQF, Sonny has a listener hand pick 10 to 12 songs for us to listen to and rank. Just remember it’s our opinion and we can give it to you but we can’t UN-give it to you. The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 minutes or less to get your weekend off to a rockin’ start. Every Friday, we will deliver a different segment  that focuses on albums, songs, movies, Playlist,  and generally just about anything we find entertaining and want to share with you. You will still get a regular full length episode every Sunday as usual Please Consider Supporting The Artist We Feature In This and Every Episode: (You can support them by purchasing Music, Merch, or A Concert Ticket) In This Episode You Heard: The Struts, Dirty Honey, Roxy Blue  Reach Out To Us: Email: growinuprock@gmail.com Follow Us@: Facebook Loud Minority Group Twitter Instagram Website: https://growinuprock.com Pantheon Podcast Network A Special THANK YOU to Restrayned for the Killer Show Intro and transition music!! Restrayned Website Please consider leaving us a five star review in one of the following places to help the podcast get discovered by others: GUR On Apple Podcast GUR On Podchaser GUR On Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Quick Fix: Listener Participation (Volume 2)
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Growin' Up Rock podcast is a weekly memory trip into the hard rock and heavy metal music you loved in your youth as well as the rock 'n' roll that is creating the soundtrack to your life today. Your host, Steven Michael, along with co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni speak with newer and established artist while coming up with some interesting music topics and themes centered around the memories and stories of growing up around rock n roll, that keeps your devil horns hoisted far above your head. Sit back, crank it up, and remember why you fell in love with Rock n Roll. Everyone's got a rock n roll story to tell on Growing Up Rock. Proud Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Rock Star Copy LLC
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    706
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2025 Rock Star Copy LLC
  • Show Website
    Growin' Up Rock

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