The Rock Pod

The Rock Pod
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Your backstage pass to the wildest stories in rock 'n' roll history. Hosted by Jimmy—rock trivia junkie, liner-note addict, and guy who still thinks cassettes were underrated—The Rock Pod takes you deep into the music, mayhem, and madness behind the legends. From epic albums and infamous feuds to one-hit wonders and vanishing acts, each fully scripted episode is a mix of deep research, dry humor, and serious love for all things loud. New episodes weekly on Tuesday. Classic rock, glam, grunge, punk, and everything in between. All Killer! No Filler! Press play. Crank it up. And remember: there's no such thing as too much cowbell. #TheRockPod #RockNRollHistory #PodcastAddict #LoudAndProud #TurnItUpTo11 #Podcast Visit TheRockPod.com for more information! Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it is released!

  1. This Week In Rock Music History 02/02-02/08

    FEB 2

    This Week In Rock Music History 02/02-02/08

    This week in rock history carries both heartbreak and breakthrough. On February 3, 1959, rock ’n’ roll lost Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper in the plane crash later immortalized as The Day the Music Died. Just a few years later, on February 7, 1964, The Beatles landed in America to launch Beatlemania. We also revisit The Rolling Stones pushing sonic boundaries with “Paint It Black,” and Guns N’ Roses kicking off the massive Use Your Illusion era. A week that reminds us how rock history can be both tragic and transformational — all in the span of a few days. Listen now at TheRockPod.com 🎸 #TheRockPod #ThisWeekInRock #RockHistory #ClassicRock #BuddyHolly #RitchieValens #TheBigBopper #Beatles #Beatlemania #RollingStones #GunsNRoses #UseYourIllusion #RockLegends #MusicHistory #RockPodcast #TurnItUp

    3 min
  2. This Week In Rock Music History 01/19-01/25

    JAN 19

    This Week In Rock Music History 01/19-01/25

    This week in rock history delivers massive milestones and unforgettable moments. AC/DC released Back in Black, one of the biggest albums ever recorded. Pink Floyd debuted The Wall live, redefining arena concerts. Neil Young released Harvest, Elvis topped the charts again, and the rock world lost Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. Plus, we celebrate major birthdays including Janis Joplin, Steve Perry, Paul Stanley, and Rob Zombie. A week where rock history hit hard, loud, and deep. Listen now at TheRockPod.com #TheRockPod #ThisWeekInRock #RockHistory #ClassicRock #ACDC #BackInBlack #PinkFloyd #TheWall #NeilYoung #Harvest #ElvisPresley #JanisJoplin #StevePerry #PaulStanley #RobZombie #RockLegends #MusicHistory #RockPodcast #TurnItUp

    3 min
  3. This Week In Rock Music History 01/12-01/18

    JAN 12

    This Week In Rock Music History 01/12-01/18

    This week in rock history delivers massive milestones and unforgettable moments. Led Zeppelin II hit No. 1, David Bowie made his final live appearance, U2 released the career-defining album War, Elvis Presley closed out his Ed Sullivan appearances, and punk legend Joe Strummer passed away. Plus, we celebrate major rock birthdays including Jeff Beck, Sade, Mick Taylor, and Dave Grohl. A week that proves rock history is never quiet. Listen now at TheRockPod.com 🎸 #TheRockPod #ThisWeekInRock #RockHistory #ClassicRock #LedZeppelin #DavidBowie #U2 #ElvisPresley #JoeStrummer #DaveGrohl #JeffBeck #Sade #MickTaylor #RockLegends #MusicHistory #RockPodcast #TurnItUp

    3 min
  4. This Week In Rock Music History 12/29-01/04

    12/29/2025

    This Week In Rock Music History 12/29-01/04

    This week in rock history bridges the old year and the new with legendary moments. Led Zeppelin made their U.S. debut, George Harrison topped the charts with All Things Must Pass, Elvis Presley played his final concert, and Duran Duran ushered in the MTV era. Plus, we celebrate major birthdays including Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, Jeff Lynne, and John Paul Jones. A perfect week to close one chapter and crank up the next. Listen now at TheRockPod.com 🎸 #TheRockPod #ThisWeekInRock #RockHistory #ClassicRock #LedZeppelin #JimmyPage #JohnPaulJones #GeorgeHarrison #ElvisPresley #TheDoors #DuranDuran #PeteTownshend #JeffLynne #RockLegends #RockPodcast #TurnItUp

    4 min
  5. J. Geils Band / Whammer, Jammer, Baby!

    12/17/2025

    J. Geils Band / Whammer, Jammer, Baby!

    Get ready to crank it up and party Boston-style, because this week on The Rock Pod, Jimmy dives headfirst into the wild, gritty, blues-soaked world of The J. Geils Band. Before they were tearing up MTV with “Centerfold” and “Freeze-Frame,” these guys were one of the hardest-touring, hardest-hitting live acts in America—sweaty bars, late nights, harmonica solos that could peel paint off the walls… the whole deal. In this in-depth, humorous, no-holds-barred 3-hour deep dive, we explore the band’s rise from underground blues warriors to chart-topping hitmakers, the legendary “Whammer Jammer” harmonica era, the internal battles that nearly froze the frame for good, Peter Wolf’s electric stage presence, the MTV takeover, the breakups, the reunions, the legacy—and everything in between. It’s a story of grit, evolution, killer riffs, and one of the greatest live reputations in rock history. All Killer! No Filler! Let’s jam. #TheRockPod #RockPodcast #RockHistory #MusicPodcast #ClassicRock #JGeilsBand #PeterWolf #MagicDick #Centerfold #FreezeFrame #LoveStinks #WhammerJammer #ClassicRockLegends #RockAndRoll #RockFans #BehindTheMusic #BandHistory #AlbumHistory #MusicDeepDive #PodcastLife #AllKillerNoFiller

    9 min
  6. Loverboy: Lovin' Every Minute Of It

    12/10/2025

    Loverboy: Lovin' Every Minute Of It

    Get ready to crank the synths, tighten the headbands, and step into those iconic red leather pants — because this week on The Rock Pod, Jimmy takes you deep into the world of Loverboy, Canada’s arena-rock heroes who turned the 1980s into one long Friday night. From the early days in Calgary to the explosive rise of Get Lucky, we break down the hits, the hair, the sweatbands, and the back-stories behind classics like “Working for the Weekend,” “Turn Me Loose,” “Lovin’ Every Minute of It,” and more. You’ll hear how the band formed, how they conquered MTV, why those red pants weren’t even Mike Reno’s, and the highs, lows, and wild moments that shaped their legacy. It’s informative. It’s fun, loud, and unapologetically 80s. All Killer. No Filler. Every minute of it. Listen now at TheRockPod.com #TheRockPod #Loverboy #WorkingForTheWeekend #80sRock #ArenaRock #MikeReno #PaulDean #ClassicRockPodcast #RockMusicHistory #GetLucky #TurnMeLoose #LovinEveryMinuteOfIt #MTV80s #RockLegends #CanadianRock #RetroRock #RockPodcast #AllKillerNoFiller #TheRockPodEpisode

    9 min
  7. This Week In Rock Music History 12/08-12/14

    12/08/2025

    This Week In Rock Music History 12/08-12/14

    This week in rock history is one of the most emotional of the year. December 8 marks both the assassination of John Lennon and the onstage murder of Dimebag Darrell — two tragedies that shook music forever. Otis Redding’s final flight, the Doors’ last concert with Jim Morrison, and Bowie’s release of Young Americans round out a powerful week. Plus, we celebrate huge birthdays including Jim Morrison, Gregg Allman, Phil Collen, Corey Taylor, Dickey Betts, and more. A week of legends born, icons lost, and music that changed the world. Listen now at TheRockPod.com 🎸 🔥 HASHTAGS #TheRockPod #ThisWeekInRock #RockHistory #ClassicRock #JohnLennon #DimebagDarrell #OtisRedding #JimMorrison #DavidBowie #YoungAmericans #GreggAllman #CoreyTaylor #PhilCollen #RockPodcast #MetalHistory #MusicLegends #TurnItUp

    5 min
  8. Top 10 Bands of the 2000's

    12/03/2025

    Top 10 Bands of the 2000's

    Get ready to rewind the dial back to the decade of skinny jeans, MySpace, flip phones, and more subgenres of rock than anyone knew what to do with. In this episode of The Rock Pod, host Jimmy breaks down the Top 10 Bands of the 2000s — the groups that defined the sound of the new millennium, reshaped the charts, and gave us some of the most iconic songs of the last 25 years. From the garage-rock revival of The White Stripes, to the emo explosion led by My Chemical Romance, to the arena-shaking dominance of Foo Fighters, to the genre-bending brilliance of Linkin Park, we dive deep into each band’s origin story, biggest hits, behind-the-scenes drama, career-defining albums, and yes… all the dirt that made the 2000s unforgettable. You’ll hear about stolen master tapes, chaotic early tours, ghosts backstage, political firestorms, eyeliner-induced revolutions, and the strange cosmic events that formed some of the most important rock bands of the era. It’s funny, it’s raw, it’s nostalgic, and it’s packed fuller than your old iPod Classic. Turn up the volume, relive the decade, and see if your favorite made the list. All Killer. No Filler. Only on The Rock Pod. #TheRockPod #RockPodcast #2000sRock #Top10Bands #RockHistory #RockLegends #RockDoc #RockNostalgia #MillenniumRock #WhiteStripes #Muse #LinkinPark #MyChemicalRomance #FooFighters #TheKillers #SystemOfADown #KingsOfLeon #Coldplay #Emo #PopPunk #GarageRock #AltRock #IndieRock #NuMetal #Metalheads #RockFans #MusicPodcast #PodcastLife #RockMusicFans #OnThisEpisode #NewEpisodeAlert #MusicNerd #RockOn #AllKillerNoFiller

    11 min
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Your backstage pass to the wildest stories in rock 'n' roll history. Hosted by Jimmy—rock trivia junkie, liner-note addict, and guy who still thinks cassettes were underrated—The Rock Pod takes you deep into the music, mayhem, and madness behind the legends. From epic albums and infamous feuds to one-hit wonders and vanishing acts, each fully scripted episode is a mix of deep research, dry humor, and serious love for all things loud. New episodes weekly on Tuesday. Classic rock, glam, grunge, punk, and everything in between. All Killer! No Filler! Press play. Crank it up. And remember: there's no such thing as too much cowbell. #TheRockPod #RockNRollHistory #PodcastAddict #LoudAndProud #TurnItUpTo11 #Podcast Visit TheRockPod.com for more information! Be sure to subscribe to receive every episode as soon as it is released!

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  • Creator
    The Rock Pod
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © TheRockPod.com 2025
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