Classic Rocktails

Classic Rocktails

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Classic Rocktails episodes

  • Bryan Adams- "Reckless" - why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?

    Why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?

    • Crank up the volume and grab a glass—this week, Classic Rocktails dives headfirst into Bryan Adams’ 1984 masterpiece Reckless. From the rebellious rush of “Run to You” to the timeless anthem “Summer of ’69,”
    • Doc and Mac unpack the raw energy, heartland swagger, and sneaky depth behind one of the decade’s biggest albums.
    • Paired with a bold, Canadian-inspired cocktail that hits just as hard, this episode asks the eternal question: Does it still hold up? 

      • #classicrock

      43 min
    • Heart- "Dreamboat Annie" - best rock album from a band fronted by women?

      The best rock album from a band fronted by women?

      • From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week, Dreamboat Annie from Heart.
      • Does this album hold up?
      • What's the perfect cocktail accompaniment?
      • So much more...

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        #classicrock

        43 min
      • JULY 4TH SPECIAL (CLEAN)! John Mellencamp- "Scarecrow" - still speaks as voice of the heartland?

        Does Scarecrow still speak to the American Heartland, or has the scarecrow lost its voice over time? 

        This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into this 1985 classic-- a gritty, blue-collar masterpiece packed with anthems and social commentary.From "R.O.C.K. in the USA" to "Small Town," we break down the album's raw honesty, roots rock sound, and cultural legacy.  And what is the perfect pour for this amazing music-- let's find out!  

        We are working clean so you can listen during your July 4th holiday!  (Okay, we say "ass"... calm down).  

        Remember-- great music deserves a great drink!

        53 min
      • Toto- "Four"- Get on the yacht! - what is a Delilah Hall of Famer?

        What is a "Delilah Hall of Famer"? Is this album one of them?

        • From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week we take out the yacht rock staple Toto Four.
        • Does the album hold up?
        • What is the *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it?

          • Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

          #classicrock

          51 min
        • Beach Boys- "Pet Sounds" (in memory of Brian WIlson)

          Is this great rock-- or an avant-garde art project?

          • As rock genius Brian Wilson passes this week, we re-visit the Beach Boys iconic "Pet Sounds" album.
          • Does this album hold up?
          • What is Pet Sounds' *one* perfect cocktail accompaniment?
          • Is God Only Knows half-empty, or half-full?
            • 54 min
          • Classic Rocktails- "33 1/3: Season 1 Greatest Hits"

            On this special episode (33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits), we go back to some of our most fun moments in Season 1 and some of our "bests":

            • What was the single best cocktail choice?
            • What album held-up best?
            • What did we learn?  Anything?

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              30 min

            About Classic Rocktails

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            Classic Rocktails serves up classic albums, sharp debate, and one perfect cocktail pairing each week.

            Doc and Mac revisit the records you love, argue whether they still hold up, and mix rock…

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