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!
Episodes
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
1hr 31 min
Fleetwood Mac
On this episode, we review the self-titled 1975 album by Fleetwood Mac. It’s a cool laid-back California 70’s vibe all the way around for you listeners today because our tracks of the week are Van Morrison’s “Checkin’ It Out” and Tom Petty’s “Fooled Again (I Don’t Like It)” which are also from the late 70s. So, kick back with your Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers and kick back on your Chaise Lounge and listen to the episode with pleasure. Cheers! And Happy 4th Of July God Bless America!!
Jun 26, 2020
Jun 26, 2020
1hr 14 min
The Fabulous Thunderbirds-What's The Word
On this episode, Brian Davis join Marc and Lee for our review of The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ second album. You’ll find out what TV 20 Dance Party was as well as some other cool things. Our tracks of the week are Big Head Todd & The Monsters “Bittersweet”, Magic Sam “All Your Love” and Albert Collins “Too Tired.” We finish the episode with Lee’s song “Coffee Groove.” Stay cool, everybody. Cheers!
Jun 19, 2020
Jun 19, 2020
1hr 12 min
Deep Purple - Who Do We Think We Are
On this episode, we review Deep Purple’s seventh studio album. We also go off on tangents and talk about other groups and albums, almost like mini-reviews. Our tracks of the week are Vandenberg’s “Shitstorm” and Jethro Tull’s “...And The Mouse Police Never Sleeps.” We finish with a medley by Lee: “Like A Virgin/Bugs On Cheese.” Until next time, sip your favorite beverage, eat your favorite frozen dinner, and be relaxed. Cheers!
Jun 12, 2020
Jun 12, 2020
1hr 51 min
Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation:
On this episode, Lee and Marc are joined by guest-host Brian Davis, From the "Damn Good Movie Memories" Podcast for our review of Armored Saint's fourth full-length album. We talk about various things and then get to the album proper. Our tracks of the week are Brian Eno's "Baby's On Fire", Armored Saint's "You Can Run But You Can't Hide" and Anthrax' "King Size." We finish with a song by Lee which he wrote with his father Frank Gerstmann and his dog Norton Gerstmann called "Money" which was written in 1982. Take care, everybody. Enjoy!
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Jun 5, 2020
Jun 5, 2020
1hr 17 min
Fuzzy Duck
On this episode of the podcast, we don't limit ourselves to music. We also talk about pizza and burgers. Which pizza or burger place should you eat at if you're in California or New York? We give our opinions. Musically, we talk about the only album by the group Fuzzy Duck. Our tracks of the week are: April Wine's "Rock Myself To Sleep" and Ace Frehley's "Dolls." We close with a Lee Gerstmann tune called "Sip A Beer." Take care! Cheers, y"all!
May 29, 2020
May 29, 2020
1hr 50 min
On this episode, Marc, Lee and a guest co-host Alison Notto review the second album by the group Nirvana. We also mention the passing of Bob Kulick and talk about how great he was as a musician. Our tracks of the week are McCartney/Grohl/Novoselic/Smear’s “Cut Me Some Slack”, Twenty One Pilots’ “Pet Cheetah” and Lake’s “Scooby Doobies.” We close with a song Lee wrote with Glen G. Hansford called “Fart Whistle.” Take care, everybody. Party hearty and have fun! Cheers!
Alison Notto's YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPwnDTSJlRcO_9OGaRzwtQ
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
1hr 1 min
Eric Clapton – 641 Ocean Boulevard – On this episode, we review Eric Clapton’s second solo album. We start by mentioning a bunch of things in a casual conversation and then get into reviewing the album. At least one of us thinks it’s a classic or close enough to it. Our tracks of the week are Eagles’ “Doolin-Dalton” and Swingin’ Lamp Liters’ “Get Away” and we conclude the episode with Lee’s song “A Moment With You.” Happy listening and take care!
May 15, 2020
May 15, 2020
1hr 23 min
On this episode, we talk about a lot of stuff. One thing we talk about is the passing of Brian Howe, lead singer on some Bad Company albums including Holy Water. Marc picked the album a few hours before he knew of Brian’s passing. Our tracks of the week include Echo and The Bunnymen’s “Bring on the Dancing Horses” and Steppenwolf’s “Jupiter’s Child.” We conclude the episode with Lee’s song “Deal With It.” Take care, give us many likes on our many episodes and… peace! Peace of pie or piece of pie… you decide. Haha! Later.
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