The Borowicz Rapport

Chuck Borowicz
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The Borowicz Rapport® is a bespoke mix(tape) of entertainment and education spanning music, visual art, pop culture, and brave acts of creativity — with all the joy that comes with it. This show celebrates moments that matter, even the small ones. Join your host, Chuck Borowicz, for a curious and offbeat take on culture and imagination, with just enough introspection thrown in to keep it honest. No panel. No schedule. No agenda. Just a good hang — opinions shared, and enough self-awareness to question them. The Borowicz Rapport® is a registered trademark. Songs, audio clips, and effects appearing in The Borowicz Rapport® are the property of their respective holders unless otherwise noted in the episode show notes.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Emergency Rapport! Remembering Frank Beard of ZZ Top

    In a special emergency presentation of The Borowicz Rapport® we remember ZZ Top drummer extraordinaire, Frank Beard. —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: • Motörhead – Emergency / No Remorse • ZZ Top – Gimmie All Your Lovin’ / Eliminator • ZZ Top – Lowdown In The Street / Degüello • ZZ Top – Precious and Grace / Tres Hombres • ZZ Top – La Grange / Tres Hombres • ZZ Top – What It Is Kid / Mescalero • ZZ Top – Heard It On The X / Fandango! The opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz. —— SOURCES CONSULTED: Frank Beard biography / Texas roots: Drummerworld — drummerworld.com/drummers/frank_beard/Remo — remo.com/profile/frank-beardWikipedia — Frank Beard (musician)Rocky Hill (musician), Wikipedia — background on the American Blues/Cellar Dwellers circle Degüello style and Texas shuffle mechanics: Classic Rock Review — "Degüello by ZZ Top" — classicrockreview.com/2014/12/1979-zz-top-deguello/Times-Georgian / Gateway-Beacon — "ZZ Top's 'Degüello' gives no quarter" — times-georgian.comLouder Sound — "Frank Beard was the enigma at the heart of ZZ Top" — loudersound.com/bands-artists/frank-beard-zz-top-storyUltimate Classic Rock — "45 Years Ago: ZZ Top Begins '80s Transformation on 'Deguello'"Discogs — Degüello master/release pagesWikipedia — Degüello, Cheap Sunglasses"Precious and Grace" / Tres Hombres: AllMusic — Tres Hombres track/credits pageThe Vinyl District — "Graded on a Curve: ZZ Top, Tres Hombres"All Music Magazine — "Do You Remember ZZ Top's 'Tres Hombres'..." — allmusicmagazine.com1001 Albums Generator — Tres Hombres reviewDiscogs — Tres Hombres releasesMescalero fuzz description / "What It Is Kid": Something Else! Reviews — "ZZ Top - Mescalero (2003)" — somethingelsereviews.comRate Your Music — Mescalero reviewsAllMusic — Mescalero reviewsWikipedia — Mescalero (album)Discogs — Mescalero releasesDrum Forum threads (cited earlier) — the "What It Is Kid" fill noteFrank Beard's death / tributes: CBS News, Variety, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, The Irish Times, IBTimes UK, Ultimate Classic Rock, Houston Public Media, Blues Rock Review

    Emergency Rapport! Remembering Frank Beard of ZZ Top

  2. Jul 10

    Get Zapped!

    Saturday nights in northern Michigan used to belong to a vampire who hosted horror movies, kept a terrier in a tiny cape as his sidekick, and propped a skull named Chauncy on the set for company. His name was Count Zappula, and for nearly twenty years he was one of the most beloved fixtures of local television that nobody outside a few counties ever knew existed. This episode is one person's firsthand account of growing up in that audience and what it means to go looking for someone who shaped your childhood before the last traces of him disappear entirely. —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: • Green Lung – Lady Lucifer / Free the Witch (EP) • Deep Purple – Hush / When We Rock, We Rock and When We Roll, We Roll • Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs – Ground Speed / Foggy Mountain Banjo • David Bowie – Fame / Young Americans • Jay Livingston and Ray Evans – Bonanza • Earle Hagen – Mayberry R.F.D. Theme • Leonard Rosenman – Marcus Welby, M.D. Theme • Marius Constant – The Twilight Zone Theme • John Barry – Somewhere in Time • Spirit – I Got a Line On You / The Family That Plays Together • Siouxsie & The Banshees – Night Shift / Ju Ju • MF DOOM – Coffin Nails / Metal Fingers Presents: Special Herbs Vol. 5 & 6 • Taylor Swift – Lover / Lover • Sweet – The Ballroom Blitz / Desolation Boulevard • The Edgar Winter Group – Frankenstein / They Only Come Out at Night • Mystery Science Theater 3000 – Godzilla Genealogy Bop / Clowns In the Sky I & II • Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me / Somebody’s Watching Me • Ramones – Pet Cemetary / Brain Drain The opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz. SOURCES CONSULTED: Online Databases & Reference IMDb — Count Zappula's Horror House (both station runs, 1976-1980 and 1981-1992), Don Melvoin credits, cast and trivia pagesHorror Host Archives E-gor's Chamber of TV Horror Hosts — primary source for the police officer anecdote, Igor/Lover details, and production background via director Eric PearsonThe Professor's Horror Host Tome — catalog entry for the showHorror Host Graveyard — overview entry including the Chauncy skull companion detailCaptain Flashback (efanzines.com) — detailed profile including Dr. Maniac appearances and production notesFan & Regional Sources Clea's Cave blog and comment thread — fan memories including the fan letter story, Sunday afternoon movie show detail, and family tributesVintage Detroit TV & Movie Board — viewer memories and discussion99 WFMK "Michigan Horror Show Hosts" feature — biographical overviewHall of Fame Official Horror Host Hall of Fame — 2022 nomination listingFirsthand My own memories: Deputy Don park broadcast, Count Zappula viewing, Frank Bonner recognition, the coffin blooper on Life's Most Embarrassing Moments with Steve Allen and Elvira, Chauncy the skull.

    Get Zapped!

  3. Jun 12

    Tribune

    A Michigan homecoming sparks a story about Chuck's first job out of college – a small-town newspaper gig that became an accidental design system, a crash course in invisible work, and an early lesson in the politics of people who need you more than they respect you. If you've ever built something nobody noticed until it broke, this one's for you. —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Bob Seger – Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man / The Bob Seger SystemThe Frost – A Long Way From Home / Through The Eyes of LovePretenders – Middle Of The Road / Learning To CrawlPatsy Cline – Three Cigarettes In An Ashtray / Patsy ClineDaft Punk – The Grid / Tron Legacy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Daft Punk – Derezzed / Tron Legacy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The Black Keys – Everlasting Light / BrothersDeep Purple – Lazy / Machine HeadSLIFT – The Village / FantasiaClutch – We Strive For Excellence / Sunrise On Slaughter BeachThe opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz.

    Tribune

  4. May 20

    UX Design Hell: Portfolio Theft | Hotter and Hotter | Down To Earth

    In this episode we descend into the portfolio theft circle of UX Design Hell, a horrid place reserved for designer wannabes who steal work to reframe it as their own. Chuck gives you his firsthand account of discovering his work hosted on someone else’s case study, and why the empathy that designers try to cultivate talks them right out of their righteous anger. The only way out is through, with documentation, attribution, and courage. Come join the rapport! —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Henry Rollins and Mother Superior – Hotter and Hotter / Get Some Go AgainChristopher Young – Hellraiser / Hellraiser (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Carl Orff – O Fortuna / Carmina BuranaMotörhead – Brotherhood of Man / The Wörld Is YoursElectric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky / Out of the BlueSteve Miller Band – Abracadabra / AbracadabraHeaven & Hell – Follow The Tears / The Devil You KnowMountain Caller – Feast At Half Light City / Chronicle I – The TruthseekerMotörhead – Hellraiser / March or DieSoundgarden – Rusty Cage / BadmotorfingerThe opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz.

    UX Design Hell: Portfolio Theft | Hotter and Hotter | Down To Earth

  5. May 4

    The Book of Samuel | Eggo My LEGO | May The 4th Be With You!

    LEGO. Need I say more? OK, fine. STAR WARS. Grab a beverage, get comfy and open a box of LEGOS for this one. C’mon and click and brick with me on this LEGO Star Wars themed episode of The Borowicz Rapport®. —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Beck (feat. Robyn & The Lonely Island) – Super Cool / The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)R.E.M. – Stand / GreenThe Bangles – In a Different Light / Different LightGalactic Empire – The Asteroid Field / Galactic EmpireWar – Why Can’t We Be Friends / Why Can’t We Be Friends?Beastie Boys – Intergalactic / Hello NastyJohn Williams & The London Symphony Orchestra – The Asteroid Field / Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)The White Stripes – Fell In Love With The Girl / White Blood CellsYes - Starship Trooper (part c. Wurm) / The Yes AlbumM83 – Midnight City / Hurry Up, We’re DreamingSupernova – Chewbacca / Pop As a WeaponTool – Schism / LateralusThe opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz.

    The Book of Samuel | Eggo My LEGO | May The 4th Be With You!

  6. Apr 21

    Girl, Put Your Records On | Record Store Day '26

    Welcome to the The Borowicz Rapport®. Another Record Store Day has come and gone. I hope you’re still enjoying the afterglow, or better yet, the glow of the lights on your turntable as you play your RSD titles. On this episode I’m talking about the business side of the day and chatting with you about my RSD adventure. —— SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Todd Snider – Vinyl Records / New ConnectionMy Sweet Potato – Booker T. & The M.G.’s / And Now!Pink Floyd – Money / The Dark Side of the MoonMongo Santamaria – Watermelon Man / Watermelon ManMegadeth – Angry Again / Hidden TreasuresMotörhead – On Parole / On ParoleRainbow – Kill The King / Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow In Concert 1976 Live in Köln Judas Priest – Riding On The Wind / Live in Los Angeles ’90Pearl Jam – Spin The Black Circle / VitalogyThe opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz.

    Girl, Put Your Records On | Record Store Day '26

  7. Apr 16

    The Hidden Legend of Nicky Hopkins (Revised) | The Apology Tour

    Welcome to the The Borowicz Rapport®. This one’s all about Nicky Hopkins, the best kept secret behind a metric ton of analog tape that turned into some of the biggest rock hits of all time. Heard of him? I think you’re in for a treat. SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: • The Rolling Stones – Angie / Goat’s Head Soup • The Jeff Beck Group – All Shook Up / Beck-Ola • The Kinks – The Village Green Preservation Society / The Village Green Preservation Society • The Who – The Ox / My Generation • The Beatles – Revolution / Hey Jude (single) • Carly Simon – Waited So Long / No Secrets • John Lennon – Oh Yoko! / Imagine • Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful / I Could Stand A Little Rain • Graham Parker & The Rumour – Stupefaction / The Up Escalator The opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz. "The Session Man" was produced by Mike Treen, John Wood and Mike Sherman. It was written and directed by Mike Treen www.thesessionmanfilm.com

    The Hidden Legend of Nicky Hopkins (Revised) | The Apology Tour

  8. Apr 14

    Pilot | Angine de Poitrine

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Borowicz Rapport®. For my first trick, we’ll check out Angine de Poitrine, the viral, experimental rock sensation from outer space and Quebec, Canada. From there, it’s a get-to-know-me session so that we all know what we’re getting into here. SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Angine de Poitrine – Fabienk / Vol.IITom Petty and The Heartbreakers – Learning to Fly / Into The Great Wide OpenCoolio – Gangsta’s Paradise (feat. L.V.) / Gangsta’s ParadiseThe opening theme song, “Corona” was written and performed by Chuck Borowicz.

    Pilot | Angine de Poitrine
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About

The Borowicz Rapport® is a bespoke mix(tape) of entertainment and education spanning music, visual art, pop culture, and brave acts of creativity — with all the joy that comes with it. This show celebrates moments that matter, even the small ones. Join your host, Chuck Borowicz, for a curious and offbeat take on culture and imagination, with just enough introspection thrown in to keep it honest. No panel. No schedule. No agenda. Just a good hang — opinions shared, and enough self-awareness to question them. The Borowicz Rapport® is a registered trademark. Songs, audio clips, and effects appearing in The Borowicz Rapport® are the property of their respective holders unless otherwise noted in the episode show notes.

Information

  • Creator
    Chuck Borowicz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chuck Borowicz
  • Show Website
    The Borowicz Rapport