Episode 153: Welcome to the 2025 Year in Review! Join us for discussions on everything from this year's craziest news events, the worst celebrity deaths, the best sports stories, the top slang words, our predictions for 2026, and much much more! 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - 2024 Prediction Results 7:26 - Biggest Accomplishments 11:31 - Best Reunions 13:48 - Biggest Purchases 17:05 - Notable Travel Destinations 20:14 - Fashion Trends / Sex Symbol 24:09 - Biggest Viral ...

Episode 152: This week Andy Matlock returns to discuss a number of topics including a look back at Gremlins & Blue Thunder, rebooting popular 80s TV shows, the Whitney Houston Challenge, the great Van Halen debate of Sammy vs. Dave, and a breakdown of the 100 Best Comedy Movies of all-time. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:15 - IPA Drink / Weather 3:30 - Andy's Christmas Gift 5:12 - Gremlins (1984) 10:33 - Blue Thunder (1983) 14:58 - 80s Shows That Deserve Reboots 27:57 - 100 Be...

This week Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of different topics including the benefits of binge drinking, deceptive rock tours, an amazing McDonald's milestone, and we discover the proper way to eat a taco. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:25 - Weather / Erik Drink 2:53 - New House / Pool / HOA 6:59 - WWE / Binge Drinking 13:31 - Guys Night Out 16:36 - McDonalds Burger Record 23:45 - How To Eat a Taco 29:28 - Mötley Crüe Tour 33:21 - Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner 41:06 -...

Episode 150: This week Lee Olson returns for discussions on the trailer for the latest Michael Jackson biopic, the keys to longevity, which foods are most attractive to the opposite sex when sweat out of the body, and we select our top 3 favorite songs by 90s frontman Layne Staley. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:51 - Tito's & Margarita Drinks 9:09 - Halloween Costumes 18:37 - Podcasting & 150th Episode 23:43 - Future of Show & Archiving Video 26:52 - Diet &...

Episode 149: This week the show welcomes John Rajcich back to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: Taylor Swift is getting dragged by critics for her latest album, Paul McCartney is reunited with some long lost Beatle recordings, we'll dissect a reader's poll of the Worst Songs of the 80s, and we both reminisce about the strangest concerts we've ever attended. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:31 - Weather / K-Pop Concert 7:16 - Strange C...

Episode 148: This week the show welcomes back Andy Jim Matlock. And we'll be discussing a number of different topics including: The porn ban finally hits Arizona, our plane heading to Wisconsin gets held up by Charlie Kirk, the infamous "Penis Man" has finally been captured, and we'll discuss some old rock stars on tour that maybe need to think about hanging it up for retirement. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - Monster Drink / Seahawks Game 4:54 - Cal Raleigh / The Top C...

Episode 147: This week we are here to discuss the Big 4 of Thrash Metal - Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Each of these bands played a huge role within the genre of metal inspiring countless acts over the years and releasing tons of iconic music during their heyday in the 80s and 90s. But who had the best album? Well, that's exactly what we're here to talk about. And joining me in today's discussion are two of the biggest metalheads that I know, and we'll be speaking about each band ...

Episode 146: This week the show welcomes back Mr. Lee Olson! And today we'll be having an interesting discussion about some random topics from the past. Questions like, were items and places actually better back in the 80s and 90s than they are today? Do we really miss Blockbuster video? Were sitcoms actually funnier back in the day? Or are we just romanticizing our youth and wishing we could all go back in time like Marty McFly? We'll analyze the decline of rock music, video arcades, and pre...

This week the show welcomes Mr. Casey Jones to the podcast! I first met Casey at a small bar in North Phoenix about 10 years ago. He was a tiny karaoke host with a big voice and a commanding presence. Since that time he's become a sound engineer for some of the biggest rock concerts and events in the valley... As well as performing as the front man for the local rock band Echo of Alt. In this episode we discuss him taking stage with The Bad Wolves in 2018, working closely with rock leg...

Episode 144: This week the show welcomes Andy and Erik to the program. And we'll be discussing a number of recent topics going on including: Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell to his touring days, alcohol proves once again that it's still undefeated, and we'll give our review of the new James Gunn Superman movie. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Bud Select 55 Review 4:20 - 4th of July Recap 9:54 - Music Playlists 14:25 - Bad Beers 16:24 - Home Depot / CD Shelf 18:27 - Ozzy's Fin...

Episode 143: This week we are here to discuss the 1960s! The year was 1965 and the top movies at the box office include The Sound of Music, Doctor Zhivago and Thunderball. Popular TV shows Batman, Gomer Pyle and Bonanza. And in pop culture the Phillsbury Doughboy, mini skirts, and Diet Pepsi are all introduced for the very first time. But we are here to talk about the Year in Rock. And joining me in today’s discussion are Ethan and John, and we’ll be selecting our Top 5 favorite Rock Albums f...

Episode 142: This week John Rajcich joins the program to discuss the recent passing of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson. We also talk about the 60s pop star who is back on the charts after going viral on TikTok. And we uncover a study by a group of experts who have named their pick for the worst beer in the world. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:12 - John's Ducks 3:41 - Mr. Pickles 14:38 - Sly Stone / Sly & The Family Stone 21:04 - Brian Wilson / Awesome Mixtapes 25:02 - Genius of Br...

Episode 141: This week the show welcomes my uncle Terry to the program! And we'll be discussing everything from playing baseball and getting into a number of scuffles back in the day, his past jobs working as a geologist and later as a teacher, and his passions of hiking, skiing and collecting unique minerals. We also talk about how he just missed getting drafted into Vietnam, his past relationships over the years to meeting his current wife Geneva. And we talk about his ongoing battle with P...

Episode 140: This week Andy Matlock joins the program to discuss a number of different topics including: The 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla debate, Happy Gilmore 2 is coming out soon, singer Meghan Trainor shows off her new bod, David Lee Roth returns to the stage after a 5-year hiatus, and we give our review of the new Busch Light Apple beer. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:28 - Busch Light Apple Beer 8:54 - Oldest Bars / Bucket Lists 15:29 - Happy Gilmore 2 / Morris The Alligator 22...

Episode 139: This week we are here to discuss the 90s! The year was 1995 and the top comedies at the box office include Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Clueless, Tommy Boy, Friday and Billy Madison. The top rated shows on television include E.R., Seinfeld and Friends. And O.J. Simpson was found not guilty of murder in "The Trial of the Century." But we are here to talk about the year in rock. And joining me in today's discussion are Ethan and Lee, and we'll be selecting our top 5 favor...

Episode 138: This week, Erik Tapia returns to discuss a number of topics including the latest rebranding for Hooters, a conspiracy theory involving the all-female Blue Origin space riders, our thoughts on chicken toothpaste, pickle margaritas and church wrestling, and we speak about a restaurant that offers food discounts for skinny people. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:19 - Jumex Drink 1 / Santana Concert 5:41 - Pickle Margarita / Magic Mustard 8:13 - Hooters Rebrand 15:54...

Episode 137: This week the show welcomes Ethan McDonald back to the program. And we'll be discussing some wild stories from back in the day, including: growing up with a parent with substance abuse issues, dating a high school girl while still in junior high, being jumped by a group of gang members after walking home from school, and getting in trouble for drawing inappropriate cartoons of teachers doing horrible acts. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:22 - Alcohol Issues w/ Da...

Episode 136: This week we're here to honor two local legends of the Pacific Northwest: On-air radio personality Bob Rivers, and three-time World Boxing Champion Greg "The Mutt" Haugen. And we'll be discussing the rise of these two icons in the 1980s, as well as some of their most well-known accomplishments during their respected careers. We'll also speak about a new strange product that Domino's Pizza released, and how AI technology can maybe someday play a bigger role in popular ...

Episode 135: This week, the show welcomes my uncle Ted to the program! As a younger sibling to my mother, he grew up playing sports, coaching high school football, and eventually retiring as a teacher from the great state of Wisconsin. In today’s episode we’ll talk about everything from working at my grandfather’s Dairy Queen, to attending Packers football games and tailgating at Lambeau Field, and essentially building their lakeside cabin upstate -- from the ground up. But we’ll also talk ...

Episode 134: This week we are here to talk about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Join us for a discussion about each of the artists nominated in 2025, as well as our selection results from last year, our Top 5 all-time biggest snubs, and our predictions for this year's class of inductees. 0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels) 1:05 - Rock HOF Nominees / Last Year's Results 3:08 - John's Top 5 Biggest Snubs 7:12 - Josh's Top 5 Biggest Snubs 13:30 - The 2025 Rock & Roll HOF Nomine...