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Growin' Up Rock

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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 s... more

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Latest Episodes

This week there are no special guests as we go track by track through Ozzy’s first solo live record “Speak Of The Devil”.

In addition as we bring the 2025 album series to a close, we rank all the Ozzy albums we covered this year.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!... more

In this Friday Quick Fix, Sonny celebrates his Birthday for 1992 when he takes a look at the music and events that were happening during his special day.

The Friday Quick Fix Concept: The Friday Quick Fix is your single dose of Rock n Roll in 15 min... more

This week we invited Loose Cannon from The Cobras & Fire Podcast to go track by track through the 13th and final studio album “Patient Number 9” from Ozzy Osbourne.

Each month in 2025 we will cover a studio album release by the “Madman” himself Ozzy... more

Sonny went on a Gotthard trip and decided to explore the catalog for these Friday Quick Fix. In this episode he tackles "Open"

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 we... more

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Recent Guests

Elsie Loose Cannon
Guest from the Cobras & Fire Podcast
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Episode: 2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "Patient Number 9"
Chris Cynszak
Co-host of the Decibel Geek Podcast
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Steve Wright
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Leah Jones
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Episode: It's A Struts Life with Leah Jones
Tripp Holland
Singer of Engines Of Aggression
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Episode: The Best Albums Of 2005
Aaron Camaro
Podcast host known for his work on The Decibel Geek Podcast
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Episode: 2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears"
Tony Musallam
Friend and musician, part of the band Restrained.
Restrained
Episode: 2025 Album Review Series: Ozzy Osbourne "No Rest For The Wicked"
Caleb Johnson
Singer and American Idol winner from Asheville, North Carolina.
Episode: Friday Quick Fix: Try This (Caleb Johnson)
Gene Simmons
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Hosts

Steven Michael
Host known for his deep expertise and passion for rock music, engaging listeners with entertaining commentary and insightful discussions related to the rock genre.
Sonny Hollywood Pooni
Co-host offering a unique perspective on rock music, contributing to the dynamic conversations with humor and personal anecdotes connected to music history.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Great discussion, and discovering both music of the now and music of the past.

    Hosts are fun to listen to. Highly Recommend.

    Podchaser
    4
    Scott C
    6 months ago
  • My go to rock pod!

    Steven and Pooni are great hosts,they don’t try to be too funny or do impressions like some other pods. It is just straight forward rock goodness. It is my number one podcast to listen to!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JRStraub
    United States8 months ago
  • Fun show with interesting topics

    This show talks about music in my “wheel house.” The hosts are so different which makes the show interesting and I like that they always have fun facts. There’s no unnecessary dialogue. Give them a try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dino Beats
    United States8 months ago
  • Awesome

    Great show! It doesn’t take long to realize these guys know what they’re talking about when it comes to music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.J. White
    United States10 months ago
  • Damian

    Great podcast. Especially the album reviews. My favourite so far was the Van Halen album series review. Looking forward to the Ozzy album reviews for this year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dam 76 94
    Canadaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Nostalgic elements resonate well with audiences, capturing the essence of growing up with rock and roll.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and straightforward format, enjoying the hosts' authentic commentary on rock music.
The chemistry between the hosts adds considerable entertainment value, making personal anecdotes and reviews accessible and enjoyable.
Some critiques mention the podcast's humor may not appeal to everyone, but generally, the content received positive feedback.
Fans value the deep dives into different artists and albums, often discovering new music through the show.

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It's The Devil You Know (Happy Halloween)
Q: Which state prohibits dressing up as a priest or nun on Halloween?
Alabama is the state where it is illegal to dress up as a priest or nun on Halloween.
It's The Devil You Know (Happy Halloween)
Q: What is the sounds of stabbing made with in the Halloween movie?
The stabbing sounds were made by a knife being plunged into a watermelon.
It's The Devil You Know (Happy Halloween)
Q: Do you know what state declared pumpkin as its state fruit?
New Hampshire declared pumpkin as its state fruit in 2006.
It's The Devil You Know (Happy Halloween)
Q: What is the least healthy Halloween candy?
They debate the least healthy candy, ultimately concluding that candy corn is straight sugar and quite unhealthy.
Match Game '25 (Epic Gameshow)
Q: Name a reason why a person might wake up at two o'clock in the morning.
To go pee.

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This podcast offers a nostalgic exploration of hard rock and heavy metal music, particularly from the 1980s and 1990s, blended with current musical insights. With hosts who share a passion for rock n' roll, listeners can expect engaging discussions that intertwine personal anecdotes about growing up with music and interviews with both emerging and established artists. The format combines album reviews, unique themes, and energetic commentary that aims to resonate with long-time rock fans while introducing them to contemporary sounds, creating a lively atmosphere for anyone who cherishes rock music and its cultural significance.

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Recent guests on Growin' Up Rock include:

1. Elsie Loose Cannon
2. Chris Cynszak
3. Steve Wright
4. Leah Jones
5. Tripp Holland
6. Aaron Camaro
7. Tony Musallam
8. Caleb Johnson

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