
A 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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 325 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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BJ pits his top ten favorite Beatles songs vs. his top ten favorite Rolling Stones songs in an attempt to figure out which band he likes more.
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Originally released April 2014:
On this episode BJ plays more examples from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, including some of his personal favorites.
PRAYING MANTIS - CAPTURED CITY
TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - REACHING FOR THE SKY
ETHEL THE FROG ... more
Originally released April 2014:
BJ is joined by Fistful of Dave for a discussion of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal including who influenced it and who it influenced.
IRON MAIDEN - INVASION
DEF LEPPARD - GOOD MORNING FREEDOM
ANGEL WITCH - ANG... more
BJ pits his top ten favorite Soundgarden songs against his top ten favorite Alice In Chains songs to determine which band he likes more.
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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
Nerdy facts, great clips and cool rock and roll vibes
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.
I really miss this podcast and wish it would come back. I really enjoyed the unpretentious and unselfconscious love for music.
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
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This show delivers deep, curator-led explorations of rock history, with a strong emphasis on obscure or underappreciated stories, albums, and scenes. Episodes pair thorough archival context with personal anecdotes, track-by-track analyses, and vinyl-focused storytelling that appeals to record collectors and curious listeners alike. Branded sponsor reads are woven through episodes, facilitating monetization while keeping the music-centric discussion front and center. A signature vibe includes authoritative history, enthusiastic recommendations, and provocative takes that spark listener engagement and debate.
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ROCK AND/OR ROLL launched 13 years ago and published 325 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on ROCK AND/OR ROLL include:
1. Fistful of Dave
2. Mark Lanigan
3. Van Conner
4. Gary Lee Conner
5. Barrett Martin
6. Anne Wilson
7. Nancy Wilson
8. Terry Means
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