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The guys return this week with a different type of episode as they discuss Rock n Roll Conspiracies. Joined by guest Casey Conspiracy, Chris and Aaron dig into some of the more high profile conspiracy theories related to the history of rock n roll; with some tangents thrown in for good measure. Topics include Paul is Dead, Jim Morrison and Elvis Alive, Nirvana 9/11, Kurt Cobain Murdered, Ace Frehley's UFO experience, the PMRC, and more.

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I know, what you want! You want, what I got! And that's a 5 star review. This is a great podcast, I love the Albums Unleashed features, the multitude of Vinnie Vincent shows, and the annual KISSmas in July specials. This show has turned me on to some bands I didn't know much about, specifically Tora Tora and Roxy Blue, which I had only read about before. I can't recommend this podcast enough.

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Joey Vanchieri, Marc Alden Taylor, Free Form Rock Podcast, Matt Ashcraft, Kevin Williams, Sit and Spin with Joe, Joe Royland, Rockin’ Ron Runyon, Mike Grabowski, Joshua Toomey (Talk Toomey podcast), Brandt Cattell, Sonny Pooni, Growin’ Up Rock Podcast, Brian Knapp, Brent Tibbetts, Greg McGlone, Wayne Cross, Steve Wright, Todd Cunningham, Andrew Jacobs, Otto Erlend Gregersen, Shane Hebert, Sean Cullen, Mikael Burell, Toddzilla, Martin Wenham, JJMc, Blame Your Brother, Derik Novak, Millitos Querido, Daniel Chaput, Christopher Stokes, Digital Killed the Radio Star, David Glynn, The Mooger Fooger

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Nashville music scene legend and dear friend of the show Todd Austin returns for Six Songs Toddzilla Thinks You Should Hear.

If you are new to the show and unfamiliar with Toddzilla, be sure to familiarize yourself with his first two appearances on Decibel Geek. His first appearance, Roth-Era Van Halen Discussion, introduced the listeners to a master storyteller. Todd's memories of growing up a Van Halen fan in the late 70's and his hilarious stories of seeing the band live made him an instant hit to Decibel Geek listeners.

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Toddzilla's second appearance on the show focused on his story. Conversation with Toddzilla included stories of Todd's many years as a professional musician (including highs and lows), his unique appearance, run-ins with legends such as Robert Plant and Billy Gibbons, a strange music store encounter with Vinnie Vincent, and an Ace Frehley story and impression that will have you cackling like a spaceman from Jendell.

Things were no laughing matter, however, earlier this year when Todd's life was turned upside down due to a house fire that destroyed his home, most of his belongings, and nearly all of his beloved pets. The music community (including many Decibel Geek listeners) rallied around Todd to chip in to a GoFundMe account that was put in place to help Todd and his partner Abbie replace much of what was lost.

In this Six Songs episode, Toddzilla gives us an update on where things stand in the recovery process, stories about the fundraiser and an incredible benefit concert, details on his projects including Funkhammer, Jones World, and Purple Masquerade, as well as fantastic stories that coincide with each of his Six Songs choices. We wrap things up this week by spinning one of our personal favorite Funkhammer tunes.

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DBG VIP and past guest Joe Becht joins the guys this week for a talk about Chicago Rock. The Windy City may be steeped in jazz and blues history but it would be foolish to sleep on its contributions to the history of rock music. In this long-form music and discussion episode, Joe shares his memories of growing up in Chicago, his experiences at different city venues and how a number of great rock acts (well known and little-known) have made a remarkable imprint on his life today.

In this episode packed with music and stories surrounding Chicago Rock, Joe spins tracks by Cheap Trick, Styx, Smashing Pumpkins, Ministry, Trouble, Zoetrope, UFO, Holland, Enuff Z'nuff, War Cry, Local H, and Life Sex Death.

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Chris & Aaron return this week for a Vinnie Vincent Discussion. With the internet ablaze in excitement for the upcoming Atlanta KISS Expo that will feature the ankh warrior as special guest, the guys thought it would be fun to discuss Vinnie's history. In this long-form discussion your hosts talk about Vinnie's early years. Born into a musical family in Bridgeport, CT; Vincent John Cusano took to the guitar at a very early age. In this Vinnie Vincent Discussion, Chris and Aaron talk about Vinnie's early musical connections including work with Dan Hartman, The Edgar Winter Group, and Treasure.

Vinnie's pre-KISS career is an interesting subject. After working with Treasure, Vinnie headed to Los Angeles, where he became a staff songwriter for the hit tv show 'Happy Days.' In this Vinnie Vincent Discussion, Chris and Aaron discuss his time working on the show as well as his work on the spinoff 'Joanie Loves Chachi.'

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An interesting pre-KISS project took place next with Vinnie joining forces with ex-New England members Hirsh Gardner, Jimmy Waldo, and Gary Shea. The project was called Warrior and had Vinnie not only playing guitar but singing lead vocals. The guys discuss this short-lived, but awesome, project. You can get these tracks in CD form from Cherry Red Records HERE.

The guys also discuss Vinnie's time in KISS, adding guitar work and songwriting to 1982's 'Creatures of the Night' as well as 1983's 'Lick it Up.' A lot has been written and speculated about this era of the band. Accounts vary depending on who you ask. In this episode, the guys discuss both sides of the issues.

Upon Vinnie's exit from KISS, he got to work building the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. As per usual, this was also a sticky process with numerous differing accounts from members and former members. While the first album was amazing, it was fraught with drama before it was even released. Chris and Aaron discuss the first album, the lead singer situation, and the tracks.

The sophomore album from the Invasion, All Systems Go, would be Mark Slaughter's first and the band's last. With a more commercial sound and a toned down look, it appeared the band was poised for breakthrough success. Unfortunately, the band was falling apart by the time the album was released. The guys discuss the greatness of this second album, the drama behind some of it, and give their take on why this band should have been much bigger.

The ensuing years after the Invasion split were difficult for Vinnie Vincent. Through different struggles, some good did come from this period; highlighted by his brief songwriting reunion with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley for 'Revenge'. These collaborations yielded some great results such as I Just Wanna, Heart of Chrome, and the amazing Unholy. The guys discuss this period of Vinnie's life and career and also touch on the Guitarmageddon/Guitars from Hell sessions that are still unreleased to this day.

In the past couple months, a flury of Vinnie Vincent news has gotten fans incredibly excited. The announcement of his appearance at the upcoming Atlanta KISS Expo in January of 2018, has fans from across the globe very excited. Chris and Aaron share in this excitement and discuss what they think is going to happen at the expo as well as theories about what Vinnie may be up to going forward. There have also been a number of Vinnie fans that are Decibel Geek listeners that have asked if Chris and Aaron will be attending the expo. The guys will address that status as well as communications between Chris and the promoter in this episode.

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DBG VIP and host of Digital Killed the Radio Star podcast David Hudson joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v31. David was a supporter of the recent Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville. When asked for a desired show theme, Radio Sucks was his choice and this one is packed with great tracks. In this long-form music and discussion show you'll get tracks from Warrant, Tora Tora, Poison, Gaslight Anthem, RATT, Roxy Blue, Scorpions, Dream Theater, Skid Row, and Motley Crue.

Tora Tora and Roxy Blue (along with Every Mother's Nightmare and Under the Radar) will be sharing the stage with Bret Michaels on October 28th at the Bankplus Ampitheatre in Southaven, MS. The show is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of local radio station Rock 103 in Memphis.

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5 Stars - from Gino Ames

A regular fan since the early days and it has always been my favorite! I love the interviews but why I come back is the hosts. Chris & Aaron’s chemistry and friendship makes the show for me. Great topics, audio quality, consistency. Five high flying METAL horns!

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Kevin Williams, Criticult, Sonny Pooni, Joey Haynie (Rock Strikes Ten), Ages of Rock Podcast, Drunken Lullabies, Kenneth Roy, Cool World, Brendon Dunn, Jeffrey Mendenhall, Greg Renoff, Mike Grabowski, Nate Atchison, Justin Ace Sixx, The Riff of the Day, Gino Ames, The Pods and Sods Network, Matt Ashcraft, Andrew Jacobs, Todd Cunningham, Wayne Cross, David Glynn, Ian Wadley, Rockin Ron Runyon, Eric Moore, Greg York, Adam Cox, Rob Webb, David Hope, Greg McGlone, Shane Hebert, Ken Mills, Joe Royland, Sit and Spin with Joe, Mikael Burell, Joshua Toomey (Talk Toomey Podcast), Rock n Ray Osborne, Michael Wagener, David Hudson, Dan Chaput, Growin’ Up Rock Podcast, Sean Cullen, Lee Gerstmann, Marc Alden Taylor, Free Form Rock Podcast, Shawn Franklin, Bobby Valentine Army, Georgi Goergiev, ThunderAndLightning, Ernesto Aguilar, Robin Bennett, Derik Novak, MDG Rock Photography, Shane Hebert, James McEllhiney, Digital Killed, Focus on Metal, Pat Catalano, The Mooger Fooger

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This week we present a live recording of the Producer Panel with Michael Wagener and Toby Wright. This panel discussion, recorded on stage at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo, has the two legendary producers sharing stories that span their career, recounting some of their favorite recording moments, and some discussion on the current state of recording today. Artists from throughout their career are discussed including Warrant, Skid Row, Alice in Chains, KISS, Dokken, Denman and more.

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Chris & Aaron (in addition to being some of our finest citizens) know their stuff and they also know what they like. With a guest roster I am jealous of plus a true passion for Rock, it's a no-brainer that you must listen and subscribe.

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Joe Royland, Sit and Spin with Joe, Sandy Gennaro, Desolation Angels, Listen to the Band - Tribute Page to Monkees Band Members Past and Present, David Glynn, Andrew Jacobs, Adam Cox, Dave Huckridge, Derik Novak, Marc Alden Taylor, Joseph Capone, Brandt Cattell, Mikael Burell, Wayne Cross, Brent Tibbetts, Martin Wenham, Chad Pollock, Free Form Rock Podcast, Joe Lascon, Joshua Toomey (Talk Toomey Podcast), Dan Chaput, Shawn Franklin, Bobby Valentine Army, Christopher Stokes, Tom Smoke, James McEllhiney, Ernesto Aguilar, The Mooger Fooger

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Sandy Gennaro joins the guys this week for a career spanning discussion that goes deeper than just the music.

Sandy has toured and/or recorded with: Blackjack, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, The Monkees, Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Bolton, Benny Mardones, Craaft, The Mamas and Papas and Jon Paris. He has recorded several Top 10 singles and has performed for for over a billion fans spanning his 50 year career.

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Sandy has also made numerous TV appearances including The Tonight Show, The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The MTV New Years Ball, and The Late Show with David Letterman among others. He is also a favored councelor at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camps.
He is currently recording and gigging with various artists in Nashville.

In this long-form discussion, Sandy shares stories of growing up in New York, a passion for the Yankees, his early musical influences, experiencing KISS playing in a small Queens club and many other great stories. As is known with Decibel Geek, KISS stories are always of interest and Sandy has a lot of tie-ins to KISS including his time working Bruce Kulick in Blackjack as well as a stint of coaching Peter Criss in preparation for the KISS Alive IV Symphony shows in Australia.

Sandy is also a speaker and, as you'll hear, has a knack for solid, inspirational advice. His advice on persevering through adversity and sticking to your dreams comes through loud and clear in this conversation.

Sandy will be performing this Friday, August 25th at Cobra Nashville with his band Desolation Angels (A Salute to Bad Company). It's the kickoff to Rock n Pod weekend in Nashville that will have Sandy at the preparty on 8/25 as well as at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo for a signing session and a recording session with Zilch: A Monkees Podcast.

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Chris and Aaron return this week to preview the party of the summer with Rock n Pod Primer - Ep292. The Nashville Rock n Pod Expo takes place Saturday August 26th, 2017 at the Music Valley Event Center in Nashville, TN. Over 25 rock podcasts will be on-site as well as vinyl vendors and current and former members of Nelson, Tora Tora, KISS, Winger, Roxy Blue, Monkees, ACCEPT, and many more! In this hour-plus episode, the guys talk about the upcoming Rock n Pod Expo as well as spin music from artists/personalities that will be on-hand as guests.

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Tracks from Roxy Blue, Every Mother's Nightmare, Tora Tora, Budderside, Blackjack, Joe Lynn Turner, ACCEPT, KISS, Kenny Olson Cartel and more are featured. It's a Rock n Pod party. We hope you enjoy Rock n Pod Primer - Ep292 and SHARE with a friend!

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When a planned episode gets shelved due to audio issues, we improvise this week with KISS Lightning Round - Ep291. We put out a last-minute call for KISS-related questions and topics and, boy, did you guys respond! In this 2 hour-plus loose discussion, we tip a few beers and try to address as many KISS-related topics that the listeners through our way via the Decibel Geek facebook page.

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We can talk KISS non-stop and this week is no different. However, we definitely disagree on a number of facets of the Hottest Band in the Land. In this long-form talk, we touch on all sorts of subjects including the current lineup makeup situation, the possibilities that would've altered history had Vinnie Vincent stayed in the band, why Chris won't see KISS live anymore, and the limitations that certain members of the band are facing.

It's two hours-plus of the nerdiest KISS discussion this side of Abner's laboratory. We hope you enjoy KISS Lightning Round - Ep291 and SHARE with a friend!

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KISSMAS in July gets even cooler this week with The Return of Pixie Esmonde! Pixie, former wardrobe manager for KISS (1979-1980), quickly became one of our favorite guests. Her quick wit and fantastic stories had us in stitches and we knew we had to have her back on the show. If you missed her first appearance, be sure to go HERE and check it out. We promise, you won't regret it.

In this Return of Pixie Esmonde episode, we came armed with questions; not only from us but also from listeners of the show. Pixie did not disappoint in her answers, giving bold, honest answers about a number of topics. Subjects including the drama that permeated the Dynasty tour, her memories of certain behind the scenes personnel, run-ins with celebrities backstage and thoughts on some of the opening bands that went out with KISS during her tenure; Loverboy, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden among them.

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Nashville Rock n Pod Expo!

Join us Saturday, August 25th for the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo! Over 25 rock podcasts (including this one) on-site recording episodes and meeting listeners! Signing/Meet & Greet sessions with current and former members of Winger, The Monkees, Joan Jett, Tyketto, ACCEPT, Tora Tora, Budderside, and more! Panel Discussions with legendary producers Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Dokken, Skid Row etc), Toby Wright (KISS, Alice in Chains, Sevendust, etc.), and Kevin Beamish (REO Speedwagon, Y&T, etc.) All that and a Heavy Metal Parking Lot Screening and Reunion!

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