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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
EDM
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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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston discuss Mike Judge's brilliant Tales from the Tour Bus season 2: Funk. This episode covers the two-parter on punk funk king Rick James.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston discuss Mike Judge's brilliant Tales from the Tour Bus season 2: Funk. This episode features legendary P-Funk leader George Clinton.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston finish our appreciation of Tales from the Tour Bus season one with an interview with Jeff Feuerzeig, the writer & producer of the Johnny Paycheck, George Jones and Tammy Wynette episodes.

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Hosts Nate Wilcox and Justin Bankston appreciate the season 1 finale of Tales from the Tour Bus featuring undersung Austin music legend Blaze Foley.

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Recent Guests

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
Bobby Bear
Singer-songwriter and friend from Nashville
Nashville music scene
Episode: Waylon Jennings: We Dig Mike Judge's Tales From The Tour Bus
Michaelangelo Matos
Author of Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year
Author, Journalist
Episode: 80s Roll 20: Queen, Bowie & Jagger and other highs and lows of Live Aid
John Nash
Uninvited guest appearance
Episode: Grunge Bands Like Nirvana and Pearl Jam Kicked Glam Off MTV
Eugene S. Robinson
Lead singer of the art punk band Oxbow; entertainment attorney
Oxbow; independent
Episode: Outkast & Goodie Mob Took the Dirty South National After TLC and Kriss Kross Laid the Foundation in Atlanta

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 206 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 States8 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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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.
TechnoRoll 3.20: How Dance Music Conquered America With Michaelangelo Matos
Q: So, having seen the way the history played out, was it a good thing that it took so long for EDM to mainstream in America?
Matos expressed uncertainty, suggesting that while longer time provided a chance to consider grievances, it also led to unhealthy attitudes within the subculture.
TechnoRoll 2.24: Simon Reynolds On Rave Music, Dance Culture and the Hardcore to Jungle to Drum & Bass to Dubstep to EDM Continuum
Q: How do you view the politics of early rave culture?
The culture was undeniably driven by illegal substances and enterprise, and while it did encompass a community feeling, we shouldn't overlook its darker aspects including crime and drug use.

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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. Captain Midnight
2. Kinky Friedman
3. Terry Jennings
4. Richie Albright
5. Billy Joe Shaver
6. Bobby Bear
7. Michaelangelo Matos
8. John Nash

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