The boys are back and the static isn’t the only thing causing interference. Chris and Neeley dive into the morbid reality of interviewing rock legends who are literally running out of time. From Roger Earl of Foghat and his “death list” of former bandmates to Pete Agnew’s methodical pace, we’re breaking down why your childhood heroes are slowing down—and why the CMS is probably heading straight to hell for its Easter-themed carnage. If you think a 14-hour nap and a Dudley Moore movie is a wild Friday, you’re in the right place.

ON THIS EPISODEThe Foghat Death Count: Roger Earl admits he’s the last man standing after six bandmates bit the dust.

Old Man Interview Syndrome: Why interviewing 70-year-old rockstars feels like watching paint dry in slow motion.

The Blasphemy Bonus: Chris engineers an Easter “rabbit massacre” video and ponders his ticket to the afterlife.

The Grammy Fluke: The bizarre story of Paul McCoy from 12 Stones winning a Grammy with Evanescence before his own band vanished.

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