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Free Form Rock Podcast
Welcome to the wild world of the Free Form Rock Podcast, where we embrace every riff, solo, and scandalous hairdo from the glorious era of rock! If you’re a purist, a metal elitist who believes that any sound that isn’t an 8-minute guitar solo is akin to sacrilege, then this is your warning: you might want to turn down the volume and stick to your ‘perfect’ playlist filled with only the heaviest and most obscure bands that your no-caffeine diet can handle. Here, we celebrate everything from shaking your head to classic rock anthems to moshing like a maniac at a metal concert! We love all the forms of rock—classic, metal, and everything in between. So, if your idea of a good time is debating over which band had the best leather pants, you’re in for quite the ride! Sit back, relax, and remember: we don’t take ourselves too seriously—because if we did, we’d be stuck in the ‘70s, arguing over whether Led Zeppelin was better than Black Sabbath while wearing questionable platform shoes. Join us as we rock out the way rock was meant to be—loud, unapologetic, and just a little ridiculous! Tune in, turn it up, and let’s jam through the delightful chaos of our favorite tunes together!
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Episodes
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
In this episode, we are joined by the very cool Chris Czynszak as a guest co-host on for an album by an iconic rocker who has done some great work and we talk about one of his lesser-known albums. Our tracks of the week are Clean Break's "Coming Home", Halestorm "Steeple" and Tom Verlaine's "Five Miles Of You." We close with Lee's song "Tredje Snodans." Take care, everybody, cheers! #AliceCooper
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
All We Have Left
On this special episode, we interview a new group and we play their new song, “Ghost.” Go check out this interview. They’re a good group with diverse influences and they deserve a following. Cheers!
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
KISS - Alive!
In this episode, we are joined by guest co-host Paul LaPlaca to review an album that was a pivoting point for a group whose records did not sell much until they did a live album, which this was. Our tracks of the week are "Page One" from October Thorns, "157 Riverside Ave. (live)" from REO Speedwagon and "Poor Mohammed" by Procol Harum." We close with Lee's song "Slipping On Fish." Take care, everybody!
#KISS #KISSALIVE #ClassicRock
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
Slint - Spiderland
On this episode, we review a group who only made two albums and were influential to many groups after they came and went. Our tracks of the week are, Sonic Youth’s “100#” and The Pop Group’s “Kiss The Book.” We close with Lee’s song “Trio.” Cheers and enjoy!
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Drivin N Cryin - Fly Me Courageous
On this episode, we review an album by a group that should be more well-known. They are cool and so is our review of them. Our tracks of the week are Touch “Black Star” and Black Swan “She Hides Behind.” We finish with Lee’s song “Changed Your Mind.” Take care, everyone!
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Polyrock - On this episode, we review the debut album of a group unlike other groups out there. They are definitely worth hearing. Our tracks of the week are Oingo Boingo “No Spill Blood” and The Desperate Bicycles “Sarcasm” and we close with Lee’s song “The Deserted Nest” (words by George Sterling). Take care, everyone. Cheers!
Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Rush - Our Top 25 Songs
On this episode, we are joined by Ryan T. Russell and Eric “RMCP” Jordan to talk about our favorite Rush songs. We give personal stories and banter and it’s a fun overall chat. Get in on the fun and listen. We finished with Lee’s song “Taking Advantage Of Me.” Cheers!#rush #neilpeart #geddylee #alexlifeson
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet
On this episode, we review an album that causes one of us to yell in a cranky grumpy way (for some of it). If you want “schooling”, MAYBE this episode is for you (unless you’re a fan of the album). Our tracks of the week are Cinderella’s “ Somebody Save Me” and Bulletboys “Smooth Up In Ya.” We conclude with Lee’s song, “It Seems.” Have fun listening!