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!
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!
Episodes

Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
1hr 47 min
The Rolling Stones - Tattoo You (with a tribute to Charlie Watts)
On this episode, we pay respect to Charlie Watts by reviewing an album in which he played on. We are accompanied by guest host Eddy Canistracci. Our tracks of the week are The Beach Boys' "Getting Hungry", The Animals' "Dimples" and Jefferson Airplane's "Let Me In." We conclude with Lee's song "To Spank." Kick back and listen to a cool conversation. Cheers, everyone.
#charliewatts #rollingstones #classicalbum

Sep 5, 2021
Sep 5, 2021
2hr 9 min
Jimmy Page &The Black Crowes - Live At The Greek
On this episode, we are joined by Tim Wirasnik and we review an album by a band and a musician for the first episode of what might be considered the start of a series of reviews of live albums. Our tracks of the week are Montrose's "Bad Motor Scooter", Motorhead's "The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" and Rival Sons' "Lucky Girl." Stay cool and have fun. Cheers! Plus can't leave without hearing a Lee Gerstmann original "It Seems"

Sep 3, 2021
Episode 296-Black Sheep-Black Sheep
Sep 3, 2021
Sep 3, 2021
1hr 6 min
Black Sheep
We review an album that is worth hearing and we suggest you listen to the album and find out for yourself. Our tracks of the week are Lou Gramm’s “Lost In The Shadows” and Bad Company’s “Fade Away.” We then conclude with Lee’s song “Whatever You Wanted.”#lougramm #Rock #obscure

Aug 27, 2021
Episode 295-Jack Blades-Rock N Roll Ride
Aug 27, 2021
Aug 27, 2021
1hr 19 min
Jack Blades - Rock 'N Roll Ride
On this episode, we review an obscure solo album by a guy who is more well-known for being in groups like Night Ranger and Damn Yankees. Is his solo material worth checking out? Well, we give our opinions. Our tracks of the week are John Eddie's "Play Some Skynyrd" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Saturday Night Special." We finish the podcast with Lee's song "Another Page In The Book." Please listen to the episode and like what you hear and give us a comment or two. Cheers, everybody.
#jackblades #rock

Aug 21, 2021
Aug 21, 2021
1hr 57 min
Triumph - Allied Forces
On this episode, we are accompanied by Eric "RMCP" Jordon to talk about an album that inspires two of us to talk about the feelings associated with it. One could say this is the emotional episode. We also talk about other subjects of current interest. Our tracks of the week are Lizzy Borden's "Voyeur (I'm Watching You)", Angel's "Rock & Rollers" and Mandalaband's "Determination." We close with Lee's song, "Eating Cheese." Have fun listening.

Aug 20, 2021
Episode 294-Crack The Sky-Safety In Numbers
Aug 20, 2021
Aug 20, 2021
1hr 17 min
Crack The Sky - Safety In Numbers
Today, we review the third album by a band who was able to make an album after their lead singer left the band. It's an album that is unique in the band's catalog for that reason. Our tracks of the week are Crossbreeze's "There Once Was" and Jackson Browne's "Boulevard." We close the show with Lee's song "Don't Let Me Hound You (When You Fall A Sheep).." Take care, stay groovy, drink your favorite drink, kick back, be cozy and groove to our review.. Cheers!

Aug 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
1hr 6 min
Doug and the Slugs - Cognac and Bologna
In this episode, we review the first album by a Canadian band that is a bit obscure now (at least in the United States) but is interesting and we have some interesting things to say about the band. Our tracks of the week are Climax Blues Band's "Champagne & Rock and Roll" and Joe Walsh's "Indian Summer." We conclude with a song Lee did called "Strange Bays." (Ask Lee what he meant when he did it.) Cheers, everybody.
#freeformrockpodcast #canadabands

Aug 6, 2021
Episode 292- Yes-Relayer
Aug 6, 2021
Aug 6, 2021
1hr 6 min
Yes - Relayer
On this episode, we review Yes' seventh studio album. Rick Wakeman was not in the group and Patrick Moraz handled keyboard duties. We talk about our feelings of the three songs and we manage to make the episode interesting. Our tracks of the week are Blackstone's "Love, Love, Love" and Dream Theater's "These Walls. We conclude with Lee's song "Moving Up." Take care everyone. Cheers! Yee!
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