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The Rock and Roll Geek Show

Michael Butler
Rock and Roll
Punk Rock
Handsome Dick Manitoba
Dog Days Of Podcasting
Cheap Trick
San Francisco
Country Music
New York City
Rock and Roll Geek Show
The Strains
Alice Cooper
Hank Williams Jr.
Cape Town
The Dictators
Sweden
Rock Music
D.A.D
The Wildhearts
Nazareth
Danko Jones

Rock and Roll

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Latest Episodes

On this episode I speak with Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L., The Joykiller and his new project, Jack Grisham and The Life Undone.

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On this episode I do a track by track review of the new Tony Iommi record, From The Dark

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On this episode I have Brijitte West back on the show. She has a brand new album coming out on November 13th called Brijitte West and the Greenowskis on Rum Bar Records. We talk about some rock and roll stuff, some personall stuff and we do a track b... more

A Handsome Dick Manitoba tour update from Long Beach, California we are in the van, me, Craig, Raquel, and photographer Gene Ambo

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Recent Guests

Jack Grisham
Lead singer of T.S.O.L., former Joykiller member, and musician behind Jack Grisham and The Life Undone
Jack Grisham and The Life Undone
Episode: Jack Grisham Interview
Brijitte West
Singer-songwriter and frontwoman of Brijitte West and the Greenowskis
Brijitte West and the Greenowskis
Episode: Brijitte West Interview – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1498
John Montgomery
Drummer in Vom Pops
Vom Pops
Episode: Handsome Dick Manitoba California Tour 2
Richard Manitoba
Handsome Dick Manitoba, frontman of The Dictators
The Dictators
Episode: Handsome Dick Manitoba California Tour 2
Brad Cox
Rock producer, singer, songwriter
Episode: A Who’s Who of Hasbeens and Wannabees – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1491
Steve Cohen
Listener contributor, shared Rush concert experience
Episode: A Who’s Who of Hasbeens and Wannabees – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1491
Blake Johnston
Listener contributor, Rock and Roll Brian Cranston alias
Episode: A Who’s Who of Hasbeens and Wannabees – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1491
Angry Anderson
Singer for Rose Tattoo; guest on the show
Rose Tattoo
Episode: RIP Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo
Chad Burns
Caller providing a show review for the Dog Days of Podcasting
Episode: Nazareth/Babys Show Review – DDOP2026 Day 25

Host

Michael Butler
Music podcaster and rock musician, formerly associated with Exodus

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 218 ratings
  • Liking this Podcast

    Ran across this podcast looking for rock podcasts and saw posts on Handsome Dick Manitoba. Big fan of the Dictators. Did't even realize HDM was still doing music. Used to follw his podcast when it was around. Well, this podcast led me to HDM's site. Bought a t-shirt but the last CD is sold out. Need to get it somewhere else. Anyway, doing a deep dive of R&R Geekn show now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Central Ohio Guy
    United States7 months ago
  • Perfect

    Podcast Addict
    5
    big wow man
    a year ago
  • Long time first time

    Started listening in 2013. Spent that entire summer catching up with the old ones. Lived through Mad At Dad.

    I love this guy. And you will too. Do yourself a favor…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacktheidiotdunce
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant podcast!

    You’re a real rock fan, this is for you. Superb music, amazing host, delicious comedy! Horns up rockers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simon Fauteux
    Canada2 years ago
  • I need my Rock n Roll Geek show

    Been listening to Michael Butler for years now and he is always entertaining. If you love Unscripted rock and roll banter with historical RnR knowledge , a mix of home life, sounds of a fresh cold can of Tecate opening and the sigh of relief, then the RnRG show is for you.

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    Bobscottnyc
    United States4 years ago

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Some reviewers criticize occasional lack of preparation or knowledge in specific discussions, while others value the host's candid opinions.
Album reviews, rock history, concert reports and musician stories are recurring draws for fans of classic rock, punk and metal.
The informal, unscripted delivery is a major part of the appeal, though some listeners find the rambling and off-topic tangents distracting.
Listeners praise Butler's humor, honesty and self-deprecating style, often describing the listening experience as a conversation with a fellow rock fan.

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Jack Grisham Interview
Q: What's the TSOL fans think about those Joykiller records? Do they like them?
Grisham says the Joykiller has its own audience, including a strong following in Europe, and that punk audiences have responded positively to the less-hardcore records.
Jack Grisham Interview
Q: How does that work? He sends you riffs from Germany. What's the guy's name?
Grisham says Lars sends short chord progressions, and Grisham develops melodies and lyrics before they work the songs out together.
Brijitte West Interview – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1498
Q: What is “Shoot, Shoot, Shoot” about?
West says the song was inspired by reports of unidentified balloons and the military aircraft sent to intercept them, and expresses frustration at not knowing what was happening.
Brijitte West Interview – Rock and Roll Geek Show 1498
Q: Did you write all these songs or did he co-write a lot of them with you?
Lester Grunowski co-wrote every song except “Don't Hurt Yourself.” He brought music he had written, and West contributed lyrics, with some adjustments to arrangements.
Questions from Friends Of The ShowDDOP 2026 _3
Q: Did you ever fall off stage?
Yes, I fell off the stage more than once during Exodus and Black Sabbath tours, but I always recovered quickly, kept playing, and didn't miss a note, which became a defining feature of my live energy.

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What is The Rock and Roll Geek Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A personal, unscripted take on rock and roll, spanning hard rock, punk, metal and classic-rock history. Michael Butler moves between solo commentary, album reviews, concert reports, road diaries and long-form interviews with musicians, often pairing detailed discussion of songs and careers with stories from touring and everyday life. Listener calls and audio messages add a community dimension, while the informal delivery makes room for humor, candid opinions and occasional off-topic detours.

Guests tend to be established performers with first-hand stories about bands, records and the realities of a music career. The mix of track-by-track criticism, live-show impressions and relaxed conversation suits listeners who want personality and cont... more

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Recent guests on The Rock and Roll Geek Show include:

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2. Brijitte West
3. John Montgomery
4. Richard Manitoba
5. Brad Cox
6. Steve Cohen
7. Blake Johnston
8. Angry Anderson

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