Rock n Roll History & Culture: Rock Talk Studio
Your Host: Big RickFor fans of classic rock, rock documentaries, music documentaries, rock memoirs, band biographies, and the stories behind the music. Hosted by Big Rick, the channel explores the stories, myths, scenes, and moments that shaped rock n roll through books, documentaries, memoirs, legacy releases, iconic artifacts, and major moments in music history.If you love classic rock history and want deeper insi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 136 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryEntertainment NewsMusicNews | |||
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I enjoy listening to these eps. They are brief, well written, well narrated and informative. Great for rock n roll music lovers.
Apple Podcasts5Wonderland travel
United Statesa year ago - Great Show!
Big Rick has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the world of music books and docs. Always insightful and timely. I love reading music related material and Rick always points me in the right direction. Kudos!
Apple Podcasts5WandaJuneUnited States2 years ago - “r’n’r is a loser’s game, it mesmerizes and i can’t explain”-
this pod is for music junkies. guilty.
big rick is a mensch.
& i’m still mad at him for “stealing” my idea of the perfect podcast…docs/books/shows.
bastard
Apple Podcasts5cookiebettyUnited States2 years ago - Outstanding reading tips!
Fantastic podcast, well researched, and smoothly done. If you love music history and books, this is a great source.
Apple Podcasts5adamwhite78United States2 years ago - Classic Rick!
Great way to celebrate the best music on the planet and Big Rick delivers new content and fresh outlooks on things I thought I knew and he opens my eyes to things I never knew. Great show.
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Apple Podcasts | #20 |  Sweden/Music/Music Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #138 |  United Arab Emirates/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #201 |  South Korea/Music/Music Commentary |
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A deep-dive show for fans of rock history, biographies, and the era-defining stories behind albums, documentaries, and artifacts. Episodes balance rigorous context with vivid storytelling, revisiting bands like Soundgarden, Rush, The Clash, the Stones, and others while weaving book recommendations, documentary critiques, and archival curiosities into a cohesive history of rock 'n' roll. A distinctive focus on how media—books, films, and memorabilia—shapes collective memory makes it a reliable go-to for listeners seeking curated, urge-to-watch/read-style recommendations and authoritative takes on legendary careers and pivotal moments. The host's energetic, accessible style and willingness to discuss tech, estates, and modern archival trends ... more
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