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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
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Urban Verbs - On this episode, we review an album by a group which is arguably one of the coolest bands from the early nineteen eighties (and boy do we argue a lot about it!). Our tracks of the week are The Cars’ “All Mixed Up”, Polyrock’s “Love Song” and we close with Lee’s song “(You Decided To) Chase Me.” Enjoy the screaming… um… the review.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Interview with Roy Cathey from The Fifth
We do an interview with the lead singer of a band from North Carolina who can do various styles of music from grunge to hair-band and classic rock and metal. We had a fun time talking to him and you’ll have a fun time listening to the interview. Cheers!
#rock #metal
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Slash - 4 (with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) - On this episode, we talk about the new album by another somewhat supergroup. (They are a dime and one of us always like to review them, haha.) Our tracks of the week are Slash (with Ian Astbury) “Ghost”, Graham Parker’s “Nuthins Gonna Pull Us Apart” and we close with Lee’s song “Deep Dive” (which is a parody of another group). Take care and ROCK ON!
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Foreigner
On this episode, we talk about the debut album of a group and we also say things to each other that are not nice. It’s a grumpy episode (for one of us) but we part as friends so… la dee da. Our tracks of the week are Bad Company’s “Youngblood”, Lou Gramm’s “Just Between You And Me” and we close with Lee’s song “Fart Whistle” (co-written with Glen Hansford). Take care and cheers!#foreigner
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Brian Briggs - Combat Zone
On this episode, we review an album by someone you haven’t heard of but you’ve heard his work. (Listen to the review for details) It’s a fun episode where one of us won’t shut up and the other still survives the ordeal. Our tracks of the week are Adam And The Ants’ “Apollo 9” and The Clash’s “Overpowered By Funk.” We close with Lee’s song “Coriander Becomes You.” Take care and enjoy tasty food!
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings
In this episode, we review an English-sung album by an Italian progressive rock band who has been on Emerson, Lake & Palmer's record label, "Manticore." We also talk about other stuff of interest. You might as well listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Made In Sweden's "I Don't Care", Yes' "Yours Is No Disgrace" and we finish the episode with Lee's song ""Chiamami Durante Il Martedi Blu." Until next time, stay chilly with your wine cooler or whatever else that quenches your thirst. Cheers!
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Marc and Lee Pick Their Top 5 Cover Songs That top the Originals
On this episode, each co-host picks his idea of which cover song is better than the original version and there are five picks each. There is some disagreement among the picks and one host gets a bit annoyed and lets it be known. Entertainment for those who like a bit of shouting and drama.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Nazareth - Exercises
This is a unique album for a band who is mostly known for a certain type of music but who did something different on their second album. What do we think? You can listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Electric Light Orchestra’s “Telephone Line” and Humble Pie’s “Earth And Water Song.” We close with Lee’s song “The Moon Is A Symphony Meister.” Stay well, everybody. Cheers!