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Christian Geeks Rockcast

Steve Chalk, Britt Mooney
Christian Music
Christian Rock
Petra
Sixpence None the Richer
The Seventy Sevens
Deliverance
80s Music
The Fatherless and the Widow
Christian Metal
Sticks and Stones
Tourniquet
Kickstarter
77s
Christian Rock Music
Shout
It Won't Be Long
90s Music
Alternative Music
Newsboys
Stop the Bleeding

The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to the Class of '89 (double meaning intended)! In this episode, Steve selects 10 albums that defined his graduation year. These are his personal favorites from that year, so you'll see how varied Steve's musical tastes were (and still are). more

This episode we discuss the for "perfect" CCM rock songs. We realize this is a completely subjective measure, but in our minds, these meet our stringent criteria for songs we could listen to over and over. Let us know what you would put on the list! ... more

This new episode has us discussing The Choir's 1989 release, Wide-Eyed Wonder. With an overarching theme of new fatherhood, this was considered the Choir's "happy record." It's not without its oddities though. We also digress a lot on this episode. B... more

We are back! Episode 86 has us breaking down Bloodgood's third album, Rock in a Hard Place. While it has some really heavy moments, this album brought the band more into the melodic AOR category. Even though the band isn't happy with the final mix, i... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Easter
Solo artist, associated with Tourniquet
Tourniquet / Solo artist
Episode: Ep 84 - Luke Easter (Tourniquet, solo material, and more)
Les Carlsen
Bloodgood founder, musician
Bloodgood
Episode: Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
Joyce Carlsen
Vocalist, collaborator with Les
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Episode: Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
Paul Roraback
Musician known for drumming with Paragon, Grammatrain, Bloodgood; later leading PJ Bostic
Independent artist; PJ Bostic
Episode: Ep 80 - Paul Roraback (Paragon, Grammatrain, Bloodgood)
Monty Colvin
Best known as the bass player for Galactic Cowboys
Galactic Cowboys
Episode: Ep 68 - Interview with Monty Colvin / Galactic Cowboys
Ronny Cates
Former bass player for Petra, with extensive experience in Christian music.
Petra
Episode: Ep 65 - Interview with Ronny Cates / Petra

Hosts

Steve Chalk
Host who discusses criteria, shares stories, and guides conversations about the era; a central voice in guiding show topics.
Britt Mooney
Co-host who handles editing and posting; active in interviews and topic selections with a focus on the era's bands and albums.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • So much fun for an 80s Christian Geek!

    My teenage years were entirely in the 80s, and I was a weird kid who couldn’t decide if he was comfortable with “secular” music (a lot of which I’ve embraced recently).

    But I didn’t like the rising tide of schlock music in the CCM world.

    Daniel Amos, The 77s, Steve Taylor, Adam Again… these were the weird things not getting airplay anywhere. In the words of Mark Heard, “too sacred for the sinners, and the saints wish I would leave.”

    I wish they could afford to clear actually playing full songs, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Nameless Twin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving the podcast!

    As a Christian kid of the 80’s & 90’s I can totally relate to these guys. I love the reviews, the rapport, and the little asides when they veer off topic momentarily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Private Universe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Loving it

    As a Christian Rock radio DJ that started in 1992, these chats are totally in my wheelhouse! Keep up the great work! 🤘🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spike Chiquet
    United States2 years ago
  • So much fun for an 80s Christian Geek!

    My teenage years were entirely in the 80s, and I was a weird kid who couldn’t decide if he was comfortable with “secular” music (a lot of which I’ve embraced recently).

    But I didn’t like the rising tide of schlock music in the CCM world.

    Daniel Amos, The 77s, Steve Taylor, Adam Again… these were the weird things not getting airplay anywhere. In the words of Mark Heard, “to sacred for the sinners, and the saints wish I would leave.”

    I wish they could afford to clear actually playing full songs, b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calixar
    United States2 years ago
  • Galactic Cowboys

    Stoked as I listen to this episode. First GC record was Space In Your Face. A friend had Z Music Television on his satellite dish and their video for If I Were a Killer came on. I was hooked! I’d live to hear an episode about Grammatrain. Saw them live way back in the day and they freaking rocked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kevdog7/hahahaha
    United States2 years ago

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Sound quality and pacing have improved over time, making archival tracks feel part of the conversation.
Deep dives that mix history with fan memories make it feel like catching up with friends.
Nostalgia-rich and concise, the hosts capture the era's vibe without feeling dated.
Strong sense of niche authenticity; guests and topics consistently hit the mark for fans.

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Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
Q: What can you tell us about the new album and the Kickstarter?
Les discusses the album as a life diary with diverse styles and heavy metal elements, while Joyce adds that the project will be promoted via Kickstarter, aiming to broaden their audience and support through fan engagement.
Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
Q: How did your path lead to Bloodgood and the Christian metal scene?
The couple explains how their early rock and theater experiences, combined with spiritual awakening, led to Bloodgood's formation; mentoring and opportunities in film and documentary projects helped cement their place in the scene.
Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
Q: What got you into theater?
Les describes auditioning for Hair in Seattle as a pivotal moment, followed by moving into theater work and meeting Joyce in Seattle; it framed their artistic direction and later intersected with their heavy metal career.

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A nostalgia-driven show that revisits 80s to early 90s Christian rock, trading deep-dive album analyses with personal anecdotes about the era, radio, and production trends. Episodes blend meticulous track-by-track discussions with fan feedback, artist stories, and context on the scene, labels, and distribution that shaped the music. Noteworthy is the pairing of sharp, genre-specific critiques with warm, conversational banter, plus occasional guest interviews that broaden the historical view of Christian rock and metal from that period.

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2. Les Carlsen
3. Joyce Carlsen
4. Paul Roraback
5. Monty Colvin
6. Ronny Cates

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