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Classic Rocktails

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Rolling Stone
Cocktails
1984
Rock Music
Van Halen 1984
Born In the USA
Cheap Trick
Taylor Swift
The Beatles
1994
Music
Pink Floyd
Operation Mindcrime
Bruce Springsteen
Jimmy Buffett
Maroon 5
Nirvana
Counting Crows
AC/DC
Eric Clapton

Classic Rocktails serves up classic albums, sharp debate, and one perfect cocktail pairing each week.

Doc and Mac revisit the records you love, argue whether they still hold up, and mix rock history, barroom humor, and strong opinions into a podcast that goes down easy.

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Latest Episodes

INXS' Kick had the hooks, the swagger, the videos, and Michael Hutchence at full supernova.

 

This week, we ask: is this the slickest rock album of 1987?

 

#80sMusic #RockPodcast #AlbumReview #ClassicRock

⚔️ Emergency Episode: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

This week, Doc and Mac break from their usual classic rock format for a special emergency episode to tackle one of the year's biggest movie events: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.

We discuss wh... more

Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?

This week on Classic Rocktails, we take Candy-O for a spin — the sleek, strange, hook-packed follow-up that proved The Cars weren’t just new-wave hitmakers. From “Let’s Go” to “It’s All I Ca... more

Was Lou Gramm’s "Ready or Not" the Great Lost Foreigner Album?

 

Come on back to 1987!

This week the boys dig-into this forgotten album.

Should Gramm have gone solo-- or should this have been 1/2 of an amazing Foreigner album?

 

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Doc Rocktails
Host of Classic Rocktails; frequent voice in rock history discussions with a penchant for cocktail pairings.
Mac Rocktails
Co-host known for data-driven riffs on albums, cocktails, and era-specific culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
  • 50+ episodes review

    Simply put, these guys are just flat out fun! This show is smart and funny with a perfect balanced banter between the hosts. This is the perfect show to revisit albums of the past decades!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikRok1987$!
    United States9 months ago
  • Crazy fun!

    Wow, has this show evolved! I listen to the show like I’m at a bar talking to friends. Very funny! Love the memory lane of going back and listening to albums again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikRok1987$!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love This! Memory Lane with some fun

    Been here since day one and these guys have found a music itch I didn’t know I had! Loving going back to listen to albums from years ago - looking forward to what is to come! Keep up the fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikRok1987$!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Start, Getting Even Better

    These guys were a fun listen at the first episode - half dozen episodes later, and this show is cooking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RikRok1987$!
    United States2 years ago
  • Strong Start

    Looking forward to other episodes- fun listen for the car drive home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the balance of trivia, memory, and deep dives into rock history.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and banter, calling it fun and engaging.
The cocktail pairings are a standout hook that makes deep album cuts approachable.

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#232
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Journey’s Frontiers: Peak Arena Rock… or the Ultimate Wife Album?
Q: If you could only introduce someone to the 70s rock with one album, what's the pick?
They consider several classic options like Hotel California or Darker-era staples, ultimately acknowledging that there are many strong contenders and no single definitive choice.
Motley Crue - "Dr. Feelgood"- The Album That Almost Killed Them… and Made Them Legends
Q: Did the album go to number one?
Yes; they confirm that the album did reach number one, despite some debate about charts and reception.
Motley Crue - "Dr. Feelgood"- The Album That Almost Killed Them… and Made Them Legends
Q: Is the song Dr. Feelgood about a dentist?
No; the hosts determine this as false, noting it is not literally about a dentist.
Motley Crue - "Dr. Feelgood"- The Album That Almost Killed Them… and Made Them Legends
Q: Kickstart My Heart is about Nikki Sixx's overdose, true or false?
True; the song is tied to Nikki Sixx's overdose and near-death experience, which is discussed in detail during the segment.
Tom Petty & HB - "Into the Great Wide Open"- Is this secretly a concept album about fame and disillusionment?
Q: Is Into the Great Wide Open, is this album that we're going to dig into tonight, is this the last album where Tom Petty mattered as a contemporary rock star?
The hosts ponder the relevance of the album in Petty's career, suggesting it marks a shift where he transitioned from a starving artist to a more established band.

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Two hosts deliver lively, opinionated deep dives into classic rock albums, pairing each discussion with themed cocktails. Episodes combine history, track-by-track takes, and personal memories, all flavored by irreverent banter and a barroom vibe. A standout formula is the cocktail pairing that complements the album mood, plus informal debates about how these records hold up today, making it approachable for both longtime fans and newer listeners. The format remains guest-free and emphasizes the chemistry between the hosts, retro-rock lore, and a playful tone that makes long albums feel approachable.

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