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Let It Roll

Pantheon Media
Electronic Dance Music
Hip Hop
Disco
Brian Jones
The Rolling Stones
Rave Culture
Rock and Roll
Acid House
DJ Culture
Country Music
Child Ballads
House Music
Rolling Stones
The Beatles
Detroit Techno
Reggae
Motown
Chicago House
James Brown
Keith Richards

"Let it Roll" is a podcast about the history of popular music from the 19th Century to the 21st. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

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New York Dolls bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane was the focus of Greg Whiteley's 2005 documentary which told the story of his final months in Los Angeles and an unexpected Dolls reunion in London. Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston also discuss the me... more

Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston continue their discussion of rock documentaries. with a look at the alchemy of ZZ Top through the lens of the 2019 Netflix documentary "ZZ TOP: THAT LITTLE OL' BAND FROM TEXAS."

This episode originally dropped i... more

The MC5 pioneered punk, heavy metal and high energy mid-western rock in late 1960's Detroit and paid a heavy price. Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston continue their discussion of rock documentaries.

The discussion is based on the unreleased docu... more

Justin Bankston returns to join Nate in discussing some of their favorite music documentaries. The series debut looks at filmmaker Les Blank and his documentary treatment of Leon Russell at work on an album in Nashville, playing live in LA and NOLA a... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Bankston
Industry figure associated with South by Southwest and rock-doc discussions
South by Southwest / We Love Rock Docs
Episode: Leon Russell Spotlighted in Les Blank's "A Poem Is A Naked Person"
RJ Smith
James Brown biographer, consultant for Tales from the Tour Bus
Tales from the Tour Bus / James Brown biographies
Episode: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus: RJ Smith Interview
Morris Day
Musician, frontman of The Time
The Time
Episode: Morris Day: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Bootsy Collins
Funk bass player, key figure in James Brown's band and Parliament-Funkadelic
Bootsy Collins / P-Funk
Episode: Bootsy Collins: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Captain Midnight
Radio DJ described by Kinky Friedman as an “angel on the shoulder”
Radio DJ (story told in episode)
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Kinky Friedman
Narrator and commentator, described as a wise voice in the episode
Musician/Author; narrator in Tales from the Tour Bus
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Terry Jennings
Waylon Jennings' son
Jennings family
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Richie Albright
Drummer in Waylon's band
Waylon Jennings Band
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Billy Joe Shaver
Songwriter, key figure in Waylon's story
Nashville songwriter
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus

Hosts

Nate Wilcox
Host with a focus on music history and cultural context; frequently drives the discussion with literary references and archival insight.
Ed Legge
Co-host providing scholarly and historical framing, often guiding episode structure and references.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Brian Jones series is great !

    What I DON’T want to hear and hence the 1 star is Bigoted ICE RECRUITMENT add’s before each episode !!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zeke22
    United States9 months ago
  • Folk/Falk/Child Ballads

    Brilliant stuff. Real education and the book is definitely getting bought. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Welcome back

    Excellent, I’m finding out so much via your obsession with all things Stones n Jones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lastparty
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Uhhh Uhhh Uuuumm Uuuuhhh

    Content is notable. Very good

    But the host is NOT eloquent !! Uhhh…the….ummm..scene….uhhh….

    Annoying

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Scooter and biggie rock
    United States2 years ago
  • Oh noes!!

    Sorry you have to give this up but thanks for all you’ve done. I’ve enjoyed them immensely. Hope you can come back someday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr memory 62
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the detailed context and guest selections
Insightful deep-dives into music history with strong host knowledge
High-quality archival storytelling, though pacing can be dense for casual fans
Mostly positive feedback on episode rigor and breadth of coverage

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We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus: RJ Smith Interview
Q: So, Cole, tell us, what was your experience with Tales from the Tour Bus, starting from the beginning? How were you approached about participating the show?
RJ describes being contacted by Nelson George, the process of connecting with producers, and ultimately traveling from Los Angeles to New York for the interview, highlighting the collaborative setup and the initial excitement about participating.
Leon Russell Spotlighted in Les Blank's "A Poem Is A Naked Person"
Q: Why did you choose this particular Les Blank film to kick off the We Love Rock Docs series?
We chose it because of its radical documentary style, its portrait of Leon Russell as a central figure in a wider network of collaborators, and the way Blank challenges conventional rock-doc storytelling by foregrounding real people and unscripted moments.
80s Roll 20: Queen, Bowie & Jagger and other highs and lows of Live Aid
Q: How did the four-second delay affect the presentation and artistic decisions during Live Aid?
The delay prevented real-time duets but encouraged pre-filmed collaborations and carefully curated cross-continental segments to maintain flow and visual impact across the two cities, shaping how the event was perceived globally.
80s Roll 20: Queen, Bowie & Jagger and other highs and lows of Live Aid
Q: What were the most memorable performances at Live Aid and why did they stand out in the US and UK contexts?
Queen's set stood out as a defining moment, though in the US it was largely unseen due to MTV's broadcast choices, while U2 and other acts provided the backbone of the moment for American audiences. The performance choices reflected the era's tensions between spectacle, broadcast, and audience accessibility.
What Have We Learned From Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll Part 2?
Q: What have we learned from Ed Ward's History of Rock & Roll?
We learned about the impact of the baby boom generation on the music industry, and how generational and racial divides shaped the rock music landscape during that era.

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A deep-disk into how popular music eras, stars, and industry machinery shaped culture, with a strong emphasis on the 1980s and the rise of megastars, media spectacles, and strategic marketing. Episodes often dissect landmark moments, from charity singles and MTV-era branding to catalog reissues and cross-genre collaborations, weaving historical context with vivid anecdotes and authorial references. The show stands out for its dense, research-driven approach balanced by breezy storytelling and memorable host dynamics, making it valuable for listeners who crave both rigor and memorable music-history storytelling.

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Recent guests on Let It Roll include:

1. Justin Bankston
2. RJ Smith
3. Morris Day
4. Bootsy Collins
5. Captain Midnight
6. Kinky Friedman
7. Terry Jennings
8. Richie Albright

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