Free Form Rock Podcast

Episode 518-Filter-The Amalgamut

🎙️ This Week on The BS! Sessions 🎙️Episode Title: "The Amalgamut, a Mooger Flyby, and a Whole Lotta Rock!"
This week on America’s favorite barely-controlled audio trainwreck, we dove headfirst into Filter's ‘The Amalgamut’—a criminally underrated album that dares to ask, "What if industrial rock had feelings... and a gym membership?"
Our resident man of mystery, Mooger, was “on assignment” (which we assume means chasing down the last copy of Fear Factory's CD at a truck stop in Bakersfield), but he swung by for a quick “Yo!” before vanishing into the podcasting ether.
Joining the mayhem were two certified BS! troublemakers:🎸 Jimmy James Schwartz – master of dad jokes and deep cuts🥁 Travis Perrotta – possibly powered by guitar riffs and espresso
We almost stayed on topic. Almost. There were tangents. There was passion. There was confusion. In short, it was beautiful chaos.
And just when you thought we were done, we hit you with our Tracks of the Week, because opinions are like podcasts—everybody’s got one:🎶 Jerry – “Brown Eyed Girl” (Everclear version, because why not confuse people?)🎶 Mooger – “Demanufacture” by Fear Factory (robot mosh-pit certified)🎶 Jimmy – “Icarus (Born on Wings of Steel)” by Kansas (prog nerds, unite!)🎶 Travis – “Type” by Living Colour (funk metal perfection)🎶 Marc – “Anytime” by Cheap Trick (because Cheap Trick is ALWAYS the right answer)
So... where do we go from here? Maybe off a cliff. Maybe to another episode. Maybe to Taco Bell.Until next week—🚫 Don’t let your life be an American cliché! 🚫
#filter #2000s #freeformrockpodcast
 

Episode 517- Cheap Trick The Top 25 Songs

This Week on America’s Podcast!We summoned the mathematical wizardry of Ryan T. Russell—armed only with a calculator, a dream, and a list of 50 of our favorite Cheap Trick songs. What did he do? He crunched the numbers, sprinkled some rock 'n' roll sorcery, and conjured up the ultimate Top 25 Cheap Trick songs of all time!
Joining this sonic séance are none other than Ross Warner, author of American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond, and the one and only Eddy Cannistraci, the man, the myth, the alcohol-powered legend.
By the end of this marathon, we bid a possibly-tearful, definitely-tipsy Auf Wiedersehen to Mooger and Eddy Alcohol Man, but don’t worry—we rally and bring it home with Marc, Ross, and Ryan still standing (barely).
So buckle up, Tricksters—we’re raising hell and counting riffs on this epic episode! Will your favorite make the list? Will someone start singing “Dream Police” off-key? Only one way to find out...
Until next week, say it with us: “Elo Kiddies!” And remember—don’t wake up with a monster.
#CheapTrick #Top25 #ClassicRock #RockNRoll #PodcastLife #MusicNerds #NowPlaying #CheapTrickFans #RockLegends #EloKiddies #BudokanVibes #GuitarHeroes #PowerPop #RockHistory #PodcastMarathon #RaiseHell #VinylCommunity #MusicPodcast #DontWakeUpWithAMonster #America’sPodcast

Episode 516- Metal Church-The Dark

This Week on America’s Podcast:We slam you harder than a metal riff with the one and only Metal Mike Tyler! Together, we dive headfirst into Metal Church’s The Dark — is it a thrash classic that’ll make your head bang or a total meltdown waiting to happen? Spoiler: no spoilers here… we like to keep you guessing (and slightly confused).
Tracks of the Week:
Marc rocks out to “Good Day in Hell” by The Eagles — because who doesn’t want a sunny trip to the underworld?
Mooger shreds with “Practice What You Preach” by Testament — sermon style, but with guitars.
Metal Mike brings the doom with “Never Known Peace” by Doomsday — perfect for when your existential crisis hits hard.
And we close out with Jerry jamming “The Nile Song” by Pink Floyd — because nothing says metal like psychedelic chaos.
Tune in, turn it up, and remember: get in the pit and try to love someone! Like, subscribe, share, and shower us with love — because this podcast loves you more than your grandma loves bingo night. 🤘🔥
#MetalChurch #ThrashMetal #PodcastLife #MetalHeads #ClassicMetal #MetalPodcast #RockNRoll #Headbangers #MusicReview #Doomsday #PinkFloyd #Testament #Eagles #GetInThePit

Episode 515-Counting Crows'-August and Everything After

This Week on America’s Podcast Strap in, folks—this week we're diving headfirst into a swirling pool of flannel, feelings, and post-grunge gloom as we break down Counting Crows' August and Everything After with guests Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez. Is this album a poetic masterpiece or just the sound of someone staring out a rainy window with a journal and a half-smoked cigarette? We ask the tough questions—like: Is this what happens when you quit heroin but keep the angst? And did Adam Duritz invent sad guy core?
Tensions rise, opinions fly, and someone may or may not throw a metaphorical punch over the use of the accordion. No spoilers—but if you thought grunge was dramatic, wait 'til you hear these takes.
Tracks of the Week (a.k.a. The Mixtape You Didn’t Know You Needed):
Jerry brings the Gin Blossoms and their codependent anthem "Hey Jealousy"—because what says love like passive aggression?
Andy serves up Billy Idol's "Flesh for Fantasy"—because nothing says subtlety like leather pants and pelvic thrusts.
Travis goes full night-creature with Blue Öyster Cult's "I Love the Night"—probably recorded under a full moon while making eye contact with a wolf.
Marc gets soulful with "Living for the City" Slash ft. Tash Neal—because nothing’s more punk than Stevie Wonder and civil rights.
And The Mooger Fooger closes it out with "All the Dead Girls" by Dream Car—because apparently we’re ending on a high note… in the goth sense.
So until next week: stay off smack, hug your weird friends, and never trust a man with dreadlocks and a top hat unless he’s holding an acoustic guitar.
#countingcrows #freeformrockpodcast

Episode 514-Coheed And Cambria-Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness

This Week on America's Podcast: Coheed and Cambria 
Strap on your space helmets and tighten your prog-rock seatbelts, because this week on America’s Podcast, we descend into the melodically twisted, comic book-fueled universe of Coheed and Cambria—specifically, their tongue-twisting opus Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. (Yes, that’s the full title—breathe now.)
We wrangled in the ever-insightful Favio Vegas to help us untangle this prog-rock Rubik’s Cube. Is this album a poetic masterpiece that'll make you grab your 10-speed bike and ride toward destiny? Or does it leave you staring into the void, waiting to be Welcomed Home by better decisions? No spoilers—but expect plenty of interdimensional confusion, some mild existential dread, and a whole lotta guitar wizardry.
Tracks of the Week slap harder than a caffeine crash at 4AM:
Marc goes full nocturnal with “4am T.M.” by Heavy Bones—because nothing says productivity like insomnia and power chords.
Jerry walks the straight and sinister path with “Devils Row” by The Reality of Yourself—spooky, soulful, and possibly cursed.
Favio chooses the narrative path with “The Story” by Envy of None—turns out even envy has layers.
And Mooger closes it out in true Mooger fashion with “I Might Let the Devil Win” by Sevendust—because sometimes, evil just has the better riff.
So until next week: grab that 4am TM, start writing your own prog saga, and if you find yourself on Devil’s Row… maybe just walk really fast.
#coheedandcambria 

Episode 513-U2-The Joshua Tree

This Week on America’s Podcast – we’re heading into the desert with the album that made U2 a household name: The Joshua Tree. Joining us for this sonic pilgrimage are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez to help decide—does this album “Bullet the Blue Sky” or make you want to “Exit” because you “Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For”? No spoilers—but Bono might be lurking in your conscience.
Tracks of the Week:
Jerry picks Giant’s “I’ll See You In My Dreams” – pure 80s power-ballad magic, Aqua Net sold separately.
Andy throws down “Rock Forever” by Judas Priest – because some priests don’t preach, they shred.
Mooger chills things out with “Don’t Dream It’s Over” by Crowded House – a song so smooth it should come with a hammock.
Travis goes full Zappa with “My Guitar Wants to Kill Your Mama” – rock, rebellion, and a guitar with unresolved issues.
And we wrap it all up with Marc’s pick: Sammy Hagar’s “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight” – because who doesn’t love a dramatic mic drop?
Until next week, go where the streets have no name, be kind, and as always—be a good human.
#AmericasPodcast #U2 #TheJoshuaTree #StillHaventFound #PodcastVibes #RockTalk #ZappaZone #CrowdedHouseFeels #JudasPriest #SammyHagar #EncoreThankYouGoodnight #BeAGoodHuman

Episode 512-Smith/Kotzen-Black Light/White Noise

This Week on America’s Podcast…We’re flipping the switch and turning on the Black Light as we dive headfirst into Smith/Kotzen’s "Black Light/White Noise"—joined by our special guest Eric Lussier from The French Connection!
Is this album a sonic revelation or just some artsy white noise that makes you want to unplug the stereo and apologize to your ears? No spoilers—but we definitely brought sunglasses for the solos.
Tracks of the Week:
Marc cranks the chaos with “You Gimmie Nothing” – Scumbag Millionaire (and they say romance is dead)
Mooger gets glam and deep with “Theater of the Soul” – Poison
Jerry lights it up with “A Million Suns” – Arch Enemy (because one sun just isn’t metal enough)
Eric drops the mic with “Reach” – Militia Vox (and we’re still trying to catch it)
So until next week—keep your guitar shredding, your amps loud, and don’t stare directly into the black light(unless you're into that).
#BlackLightJamSession #SmithKotzenGlowUp #WhiteNoiseOrWhiteHot #FrenchConnectionRockInvasion #PodcastPowerChords #MillionSunsNoSPF #ScumbagMillionaireMood #MilitiaVoxRising #PoisonInTheTheater #TurnItUpAndFadeToBlackLight
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Episode 511-Heart-Dog And Butterfly

This Week on America’s Podcast…We’re having a high time (in every sense) as we float through Heart’s "Dog and Butterfly" with rock-loving guests Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta!
Is this album a Straight On classic or does it nap like a tired puppy? No spoilers—but expect some passionate opinions and a few musical detours.
Tracks of the Week:
Mooger goes metalcore with “Perfect Soul” – Spiritbox
Marc kicks it old-school MTV with “Goodbye To You” – Scandal
Tim rides the night with “The Sun Goes Down” – Thin Lizzy
Travis brings the powerhouse with “Piece Of My Heart” – Big Brother & the Holding Company
Jerry closes the curtain with glam-fueled heartbreak in “Love Has Taken Its Toll” – Saraya
So buckle up, crank it loud, cook with fire, and glide headfirst into that Mistral Wind.
#HeartsUnleashed #DogAndButterflyVibes #ClassicRockCrusade #SpiritboxSurprise #PieceOfOurPlaylist #ScandalousTunes #ThinLizzyTwilight #SarayaSlays #HighTimeForHeart #MistralGrooves