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Rock Solid

Pat Francis
Rock Music
Cheap Trick
Bruce Springsteen
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame
Music
Elton John
Aerosmith
Rod Stewart
Bon Jovi
Dolly Parton
Rick Springfield
Van Halen
The Kinks
Music Industry
Frank Zappa
Concerts
Black Sabbath
The Cars
Progressive Rock
Favorite Songs

Rock 'n' roll all night ... and party once a week! Hosted by Pat Francis, Rock Solid is the comedy/music podcast that brings you music “both new and classic," plus lots of laughs and musical guests. Joining the fun are Producer Kyle Dodson and Pat’s hilarious rotating Co-Hosts: Mike Siegel, Christy Stratton, Murray Valeriano, Dave Festini & Dave Schneier.

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Latest Episodes

Pat welcomes Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's to the Zoom Room to promote her new book "TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go" and discuss her musical career past, present and future!

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Pat welcomes Jerry Riggs and Duane Hoffman to the "Rock Room East" to sit in for "The Daves" and referee an epic hard rock/heavy metal battle between Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie James Dio and Black Sabbath!

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Pat and Cat are back in the Rock Room to play some scary, dare I say horrific, horror tunes!

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Pat, Pilar and the Patreon Supporters play songs that they feel contain some of the worst lyrics ever!!

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Recent Guests

Jerry Riggs
Retired Abbott Laboratories employee and longtime rock concertgoer
Episode: S16E912: Ozzy VS Dio VS Sabbath
Duane Hoffman
Mail carrier, longtime rock concertgoer, and co-host of Mixed Tapes From Hell
Mixed Tapes From Hell
Episode: S16E912: Ozzy VS Dio VS Sabbath
Cat Rawlins
Teacher and costume maker who discusses horror films and music
Episode: S16E911: Horror Whores
Phil Mann
Guest co-host, guest speaker on Bob Seger topic
Episode: S16E908: Bob Seger: 1975 - 2017
Chris Combs
Listener who sent in an intro from Paris, appears as a guest voice for a listener submission
Episode: S16E906: This Song Reminds Me Of...
Dwayne Hoffman
Guest who submitted an intro and story
Episode: S16E906: This Song Reminds Me Of...
Steve Perry
Listener from Sydney contributing with Split Enz song
Australia, Rock Solid listener
Episode: S16E906: This Song Reminds Me Of...
Richard Birch
Listener from London, UK sharing Pink Floyd memory
London, UK
Episode: S16E906: This Song Reminds Me Of...
Alex Peake
Listener from unspecified location sharing Ataris memory
Episode: S16E906: This Song Reminds Me Of...

Host

Pat Francis
Comedy and music podcaster

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 704 ratings
  • PATREON/ROCKSOLID

    New Patreon supporter here and telling EVERYONE that if you should be supporting this show via Patreon!! Great content, no ads and prizes. Pat, keep up the good work and we will help get the word out!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evil Pat
    Canada10 months ago
  • Funny and cool group of guys

    I’ve really grown to like this show. As a black listener, I don’t always enjoy music shows with only white hosts because it can be an unpleasant reminder of how segregated music was really until Thriller. But these guys have found creative ways in recent years to talk about more than just “rock” music as traditionally defined. Also, the friendships among them seem so genuine that it’s a place where I want to just hang out, if only in my imagination.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moondoggy02116
    United States2 years ago
  • Fallen

    I used to really enjoy this podcast, and the accompanying banter that went along with it on the Facebook page.

    I’m not sure what I said that raised their ire, but they actually blocked me from their page.

    I made a lot of jabs at Cheryl Crow, Bryan Adams and Def Leppard; I guess them is fightin’ words in the Rock Solid camp.

    The show used to be pretty funny with some of the co-hosts, but it has become unlistenable in the last few years.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Leppard Adams
    Canada2 years ago
  • Rock Solid Fan

    Pat Francis hosts a variety of guests that hilariously discuss, mostly rock, with a humorous….spin on tunes from yesterday and today. Even music discussed that I don’t necessarily like. I enjoy listening regardless. Rock on!!

    Todd Leno

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bfegpt
    United States2 years ago
  • Guests

    Miss David Wild.

    Why not zoom with April Richardson…miss her too.

    Keep up the good work Pat!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uber Goy
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners find long tangents, solo segments, or occasional social and political discussion less engaging.
Listeners often praise Pat's musical knowledge, preparation, and ability to draw engaging stories from guests.
Many describe the humor and relaxed, friendly banter as a major part of the appeal.
Fans appreciate the broad music selection, including conversations that reach beyond traditional rock.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#201
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#177
Ireland/Music
Apple Podcasts
#188
Denmark/Music
Apple Podcasts
#206
Sweden/Music
Apple Podcasts
#245
Norway/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S16E912: Ozzy VS Dio VS Sabbath
Q: All right, so Jerry, the classic Crazy Train, the title track, Holy Diver, and the subpar instrumental known as Stonehenge.
Jerry picks “Holy Diver,” despite loving “Crazy Train,” and says it would be his choice if he could take only one song to a desert island.
S16E912: Ozzy VS Dio VS Sabbath
Q: Jerry Riggs, we got Suicide Solution from Ozzy Osbourne. Don't talk to strangers from Dio and Zero the Hero from Black Sabbath. I'm ruining your day.
Jerry chooses Dio's “Don't Talk to Strangers,” saying he likes how the song starts slowly and builds into a heavier section.
S16E905: Liz Kamlet
Q: What's your approach to helping up-and-coming artists succeed without a traditional major-label path?
Emphasize consistency and a strong online presence, build a dedicated website, maintain uniform branding across platforms, and focus on authentic engagement with fans. Use strategic live opportunities, consider distribution or admin deals with labels, and ensure artists have a clear, real pathway to development before pursuing bigger deals.
S16E905: Liz Kamlet
Q: How did you first get started in the music business, and what led you to become Stephen Bishop's manager?
I grew up around music on Long Island, studied history and music technology, and moved into tour photography before transitioning into management. A pivotal moment was meeting Stephen Bishop after discovering his CDs in a fan setting, which eventually led to taking on social media and touring responsibilities and, years later, becoming his manager.
S16E899: Rockin' All Over The World
Q: You've seen a huge range of acts; which artist surprised you most with their onstage transformation over the years?
Ian highlights Steve Earle as one of the most challenging yet rewarding live acts, noting how he moves between genres in a way that keeps fans engaged and surprised.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Solid

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

Weekly, comedy-inflected conversations about rock and pop music, built around album deep dives, track-by-track reviews, themed song discussions, and head-to-head musical debates. Pat Francis leads the discussions, joined by a rotating group of comedian and music-minded co-hosts, including Dave Schneier and Dave Festini. Interviews and panel conversations bring in musicians, music-industry professionals, longtime concertgoers, and engaged listeners to share expertise, stories, and strong opinions.

The mix of classic rock, newer music, music history, and occasional detours into film and pop culture keeps the topics broad while the format stays informal and playful. Recurring listener-participation episodes give fans a role in choosing songs ... more

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Recent guests on Rock Solid include:

1. Jerry Riggs
2. Duane Hoffman
3. Cat Rawlins
4. Phil Mann
5. Chris Combs
6. Dwayne Hoffman
7. Steve Perry
8. Richard Birch

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