ROCK AND/OR ROLL
Rock and/or RollA podcast about rock and/or roll for record collectors, appreciators of the obscure, and anyone curious about lesser known stories and music from the underbelly of rock. Part of Pantheon Podcasts
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 337 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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With this episode BJ revisits soundtracks, this time focusing on great songs that were buried on random movie soundtracks in the glorious decade of the eighties, when new wave and AOR met, got married and had babies.
KILLING JOKE - EIGHTIES
WEIRD S... more
And...action. BJ plays some of his favorite songs from movie soundtracks.
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM - HOLIDAY ROAD
KENNY LOGGINS - I'M ALRIGHT
CHEAP TRICK - REACH OUT
JOE STRUMMER - TRASH CITY
PINK FLOYD - FREE FOUR
PINK FLOYD - THE GOLD IT'S IN THE..... more
Originally released October 2015:
On this episode BJ plays some of his favorite songs by some of the various bands that came to be known as "power pop" in the nineties.
THE POSIES - GOLDEN BLUNDERS
RICHARD X. HEYMAN - FALLING AWAY
VELVET CRUSH - ... more
Originally released June 2017:
BJ takes a look at the grunge phenomenon that arose out of Seattle in the late eighties and plays some of the key bands and songs, plus some obscure favorites.
GREEN RIVER - 10,000 THINGS
THE MELVINS - GRINDING PROCE... more
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- Goes to show that just bc you know a lot about music, doesn’t mean you appreciate music
Whenever I think my taste in music is questionable, I just pop on this podcast and I’m reminded “no, it could be worse”. I’m convinced this nasally-sounding host doesn’t appreciate anything that doesn’t have a barre chord in it. There is such a distinct lack of understanding of how music works, and how your results may vary. And it furthers my argument that saps that still worship the days of ‘hair metal’ are clueless about anything else. Someone book this guy a room in Vegas with Eddie Trunk, a... more
Apple Podcasts2Beans0612
United States3 months ago - Brilliant rock history podcast
Nerdy facts, great clips and cool rock and roll vibes
Apple Podcasts5cellings
Norway3 years ago - 5/5
This show is awesome. I started listening to this show in early 2021. This show has turned me onto many bands including, Starz, Angel, Piper, Trigger & Thin Lizzy to name a few. Thanks BJ for that.
Apple Podcasts5JayRucker777United States4 years ago - Come back!
I really miss this podcast and wish it would come back. I really enjoyed the unpretentious and unselfconscious love for music.
Apple Podcasts5Eee_78
Australia5 years ago - Great podcast - Please come back
One of my favorite music podcasts. So much great music in past episodes. I recommend checking out any episodes available... Pagliaro, power pop, Cheap Trick, Soul Asylum, Wildhearts, so many more. BJ is incredibly knowledgeable about the music he is passionate about and makes for a great time listening with some laughs
Apple Podcasts5vwismoovbUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Canada/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #166 | Australia/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Finland/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #83 |  Sweden/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #102 |  Japan/Music/Music History |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  Mexico/Music/Music History |
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What is ROCK AND/OR ROLL about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show leans into deep-dive explorations of rock history, especially niche or under-discussed corners like early heavy scenes, collector-focused discographies, and the business of keeping rare records visible. Episodes blend careful track-by-track analysis, archival anecdotes, and context around production, label histories, and cultural reception. A standout trait is the emphasis on provenance, price lore, and the collector's mindset—appealing to fans who crave rigor, rare finds, and thoughtful storytelling about the music through decades. Fans can expect a mix of historical context, personal discoveries, and informative debates that reward repeat listening and curiosity about the obscure side of rock and metal.
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These podcasts share a similar audience with ROCK AND/OR ROLL:
1. Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
2. The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds
3. The Eddie Trunk Podcast
4. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
5. Radiolab
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Recent guests on ROCK AND/OR ROLL include:
1. Josh Goldsilver
2. Martin Popoff
3. Billy Joe Armstrong
4. Glenn Benton
5. Reece Witherspoon
6. Fistful of Dave
7. Mark Lanigan
8. Van Conner
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