
The UCR Podcast explores the past, present and future of rock and culture's biggest legends. Hosted by Matt Wardlaw and members of the UCR team, you'll stay up to date with the latest interviews, news, roundtable discussions and more.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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We've got a TON of coverage including lots of photos and videos of the first Rush reunion concert which happened last night (June 7) in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum. For today's podcast episode, Matt welcomes the person who was not only at the L.A. c... more
Legendary Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock joins us today to talk about his new documentary, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol. Glen tells Matt about the formative days for the group, how things fell apart and how he's lived out some of his greatest dreams,... more
Today, we're heading back to the '80s with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, who reflects on the work that the band did during that decade, including 1984's Under Wraps. There's a new "Unwrapped Edition" box set for the album that brings together new mixe... more
Billy Corgan is with us today to talk about the upcoming Smashing Pumpkins "Rats in a Cage" tour happening this fall to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark double LP, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. We go into the history of the ... more
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Great Warren Haynes interview.
Matt Wardlaw is a pro and a class-act host.
Great Warren Haynes interview
The interviews are really interesting, so there’s that. The interviewer seems to know his stuff, so there’s also that. Here’s the issue for me, and it almost makes the pod unlistenable: the interviewer has some vocal
habits that are distracting and annoying, big time. The most annoying one is, “like”. Check a transcript (paraphrasing): “Like, here’s something that I’ve wondered. Like, how did you come up with that like, group of particular keyboard sounds? They really, like, cut through in the m... more
The interviewer overuses the word “like” so much I had to shut it off. 🤢
Matt’s depth of knowledge, genuine curiosity, and great interviewing skills (not to mention his amazing guest list of interviews) all adds up to creating one of the best rock discussion podcasts around! Love this show!
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This show centers on deep-dive conversations with rock icons, industry veterans, and touring musicians about their careers, creative processes, and the evolving music landscape. Episodes frequently spotlight legendary bands, notable collaborations, and behind-the-scenes stories from the touring circuit, often pairing veteran artists with enthusiastic hosts who bring a breadth of rock history knowledge. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from classic rock staples to contemporary legends—and the hosts' ability to connect decades of rock history to current scenes. Listeners who crave authoritative rock context, candid career anecdotes, and high-profile guest lineups are likely to find this program compelling, especially those who enjoy... more
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Recent guests on The UCR Podcast include:
1. Glen Matlock
2. Ian Anderson
3. Billy Corgan
4. Brian Greenway
5. Ritchie Blackmore
6. Steve Vai
7. Mark Menghi
8. Brann Dailor
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