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Prisoners of Rock and Roll

Prisoners of Rock and Roll
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Sun Records
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Grunge
Sam Phillips
Elvis Presley
Abbey Road Studios
The Beatles
Johnny Cash
Carl Perkins

Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terr... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes125Founded6 years ago
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Hosts

Bruce Kramer
Host of Prisoners of Rock and Roll, associated with Pantheon / Prisoners of Rock and Roll network
Ryan McCusker
Co-host with deep music knowledge and bartender background, connected to Pantheon network

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Feels like listening to friends

    Or eavesdropping the clerks at the coolest record store. Love their mix of solid research and forthright opinions about all sorts of music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Disappointed Sagittarius
    United States2 years ago
  • Meh

    Heard a couple episodes on YouTube. Pretty mediocre takes on music.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tao_Of_Jamie
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Never ever do you have a chance to hear Rocky Dennis and Rocky Horror picture Show in the same episode, the range of conversations covering many music genres makes this a MUST listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    $$Showmethe$$
    United States3 years ago
  • What a great show. The format is normal Metal heads sharing what they like, introducing new bands liked by the millennials and gen A. I have kids in both groups. They don’t knock what one likes but they give true opinion of begat they think. We are all posers and machine gun Kelly us not Metal, but kudos for his celeb status. DIO is heavy metal. Up the irons and horns up to the heavy metal militia.

    Audible
    5
    Adam Bielawski
    United States4 years ago
  • Heavy Metal for 80 Metal Pin Heads

    What a great show. The format is normal Metal heads sharing what they like, introducing new bands liked by the millennials and gen A. I have kids in both groups. They don’t knock what one likes but they give true opinion of begat they think. We are all posers and machine gun Kelly us not Metal, but kudos for his celeb status. DIO is heavy metal. Up the irons and horns up to the heavy metal militia.

    Audible
    5
    Adam Bielawski
    United States4 years ago

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What is Prisoners of Rock and Roll about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively music-focused conversation that blends deep-history storytelling with personal anecdotes and pointed opinions about artists, eras, and industry trends. Episodes cover everything from 90s one-hit wonders to iconic studios, duets, and the social impact of music, often weaving in behind-the-scenes memories and audience互动 elements like sponsor teases. The show stands out for its two-host dynamic, a broad breadth of eras and genres, and a playful willingness to critique while celebrating cultural milestones.

Listeners are likely enthusiastic music fans who enjoy nerding out over archival details, anecdotes from live shows, and narrative histories, all delivered in a candid, approachable style that mixes nostalgia with sharp takes on ar... more

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