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Play That Rock n‘ Roll

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Jimmy Buffett
Bruce Springsteen
Steve Miller Band
Found Footage Festival
Lethal Weapon
Romeo Void
AC/DC
Wrestling With Heart
Jimmy Page
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Stan Bush
Set Lusting Bruce
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Debora Iyall
Bon Scott
Summerfest
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Champions For A Cause
Wrestling
Led Zeppelin

A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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"Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the sixth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. I... more

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten *POLITICAL*

Songs from Bruce Springsteen! To do this, we are joined by the host of

"Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast", Jesse Jackson!

In this conversation, we talk about o... more

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DARREN HILL the bassist

of RED ROCKERS, about the band's new LIVE album, "IT'S IN OUR BLOOD".

This live album (and concert film) comes from a special reunion show Red

Rockers played in 2023, which wa... more

This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten Non-Led Zeppelin Songs from Jimmy Page! To do this, we are joined by the host of the "Performance Anxiety" podcast, Marc Shea!

In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs from Jimm... more

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Darren Hill
Frontman of Red Rockers, later artist manager
Red Rockers; various artists managed (e.g., Roky Erickson, The Replacements)
Episode: Ep 110: Interview w/ DARREN HILL of RED ROCKERS ("It's In Our Blood")
Stanley Karr
Host of Wrestling With Heart; author of Champions For A Cause
Wrestling With Heart
Episode: Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
Debora Iyall
Lead singer of Romeo Void
Romeo Void
Episode: Ep 108: Interview w/ DEBORA IYALL of ROMEO VOID ("Romeo Void: Live '81 - '85")
Dean Delray
Comedian and podcaster, host of Let There Be Talk
Let There Be Talk
Episode: Ep 109: Interview w/ DEAN DELRAY (Host of "Let There Be Talk")
Michael Des Barres
Singer, actor, radio host
Power Station / MDB Enterprises
Episode: Ep 107: Interview w/ MICHAEL DES BARRES ("POWER MAD: Live at the Spectrum")
Jesse Jackson
Host of Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast
Set Lusting Bruce
Episode: BONUS: Celebrating Milestones & Talkin' Springsteen with Jesse Jackson (Host of "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast")
Stan Bush
Musician known for 1980s soundtrack anthems and the Born For Battle album
stanbush.com / stanbush.com
Episode: Ep 102: Interview w/ STAN BUSH ("BORN FOR BATTLE" available NOW!)
Stu Cook
Bass player for Creedence Clearwater Revival; member of Jackdawg and Southern Pacific
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jackdawg, Southern Pacific, Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Episode: Ep 101: Interview w/ STU COOK (of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL)
Nick Prueher
Co-host of the Found Footage Festival
Found Footage Festival
Episode: Ep 100: Interview w/ NICK PRUEHER (co-host of FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL)

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Chris
Co-host / host on multiple episodes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent!

    As a voracious album liner notes reader, I was thrilled to happen upon this podcast! Looking forward to catching up on the whole catalogue! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Building(the ding is silent)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Mark Farner

    Joe Kay is a true historian of rock. This type of “rock-n-roll” journalism is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uncle Doug K
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Pod

    Probably my favorite part of the pod is Chris. Largely because I love the sound of my own voice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisMKE69420
    United States3 years ago
  • smooth, professional & shockingly informative

    As a fellow rock music expert I have high expectations for podcasts of this type. Not only was I hella impressed by the amount of research host Joe Kay does, but the thoughtful way he integrates it. From documented facts to witness accounts, plus his own well-informed qualified opinions it's like he's a panel of 3 distinct experts covering one topic from many discreet angles, giving you a 5-dimensional picture of the artist and thier music. I was stunned to actually learn 3 entirely new things a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sober Southerner
    United States6 years ago

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Ep 100: Interview w/ NICK PRUEHER (co-host of FOUND FOOTAGE FESTIVAL)
Q: What was your first job in comedy and how did that lead you to the Late Show with David Letterman?
Nick describes starting with a humor newspaper in middle school, writing for The Onion in college, interning at Mystery Science Theater 3000, and eventually landing at the Late Show as a head researcher where he crafted guest segments and pre-interviews.
Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
Q: Where can listeners find Wrestling With Heart and the book Champions For A Cause?
Stanley provides links to social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Blue Sky, Threads, Patreon, YouTube) and mentions the book is available on Amazon, with a signing tour planned in Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
Q: Who are some dream guests you'd love to have on the show?
He names multiple legendary and current wrestlers across eras, including DDP, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Trish Stratus, Stacey Keebler, and others, indicating a broad ambition to feature top talent from various promotions.
Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)
Q: Please tell us about Wrestling With Heart, what drives the show and how it got started.
Stanley explains his radio background, his long history in music programming, and the motivation to create a wrestling podcast that focuses on the positive, charitable, and human aspects of the industry, differentiating his show from more sensational accounts.
Ep 102: Interview w/ STAN BUSH ("BORN FOR BATTLE" available NOW!)
Q: What was the background of the Invincible song, and how did you and your collaborator shape it?
The initial chorus idea came from Stan's collaborator, and together they worked on the chorus, adding modulations and hooks to create a song with lift and surprise.

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The show blends deep-dive conversations about classic rock, archival releases, and artist stories with episode-level mini-topics like live performances, reissues, and cross-media ventures. Guests span musicians, managers, and industry insiders, providing firsthand memories, production anecdotes, and historical context that illuminate eras from the 70s through the 90s. A standout pattern is the show's ability to mix rigorous music-history insight with informal banter and behind-the-scenes drama, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave both critical analysis and entertaining storytelling about rock's legacy and its stars.

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Recent guests on Play That Rock n‘ Roll include:

1. Darren Hill
2. Stanley Karr
3. Debora Iyall
4. Dean Delray
5. Michael Des Barres
6. Jesse Jackson
7. Stan Bush
8. Stu Cook

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