
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 | 114 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Rob LoVerde and Jim Davis of Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab join Matt today for separate conversations to discuss their approach to audiophile reissues of classic albums. They talk about some of their recent releases, including the Van Halen reissues from... more
Director Wes Orshoski is with Matt today to talk about Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer, his new film about late Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno. We discuss the movie and also, the previous films that Wes has done about the Damned and Lemmy of Mo... more
Adria Petty and longtime producer/archivist Ryan Ulyate join Matt to discuss the latest Petty Legacy release, Live at the Paradise Rock Club 1978, which bottles a great performance from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded live in Boston in July ... more
Kim joins Matt to talk about his new memoir, A Screaming Life: Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond. We go deep into the history of Soundgarden, including talking about some of their very first recordings. Kim revisits the glory years an... 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. Adria Petty
2. Ryan Ulyate
3. Kim Thayil
4. Matt Surrena
5. Glen Matlock
6. Ian Anderson
7. Billy Corgan
8. Brian Greenway
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