Play That Rock n‘ Roll

Play That Rock n‘ Roll

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  • Ep 112: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 7: Jimmy Buffett in the 2000s (2000 - 2010)

    "Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the seventh part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

    We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover Jimmy's triumphant return to the pop charts thanks to a massive hit record that Jimmy contributed to, as well as his subsequent efforts to follow up on it. We then dive into the barrage of live albums Jimmy put out for his most loyal fans, the rapid expansion of his Margaritaville brand restaurants, and my first time seeing the Coral Reefer Band in concert.
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    1 hr 16 min
  • David Lee Roth's DISASTROUS 2026 Tour Grinds to a Halt (Stream Highlights)

    Play That Rock n' Roll is proud to present our discussion about David

    Lee Roth's ill-fated 2026 Tour. For this I am joined by the hosts of the
    DLR CAST, Darren Paltrowitz and Steve Roth.
    In this conversation, Darren and Steve discuss what went wrong with Dave
    on this tour, and how that fits in with the last ten years of his
    career, which has been lackluster to say the least. We also discuss the
    current (and sorry) state of the Van Halen camp in 2026.
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    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 111: A PODCAST LOOKS AT JIMMY, Part 6: Jimmy Buffett in the Late '90s (1997 - 2000)

    "Play That Rock n' Roll" proudly presents the sixth part of a special mini-series that details the incredible life and career of songwriter Jimmy Buffett.

    We are joined by my friend Chris to explore Buffett's full studio catalog, track by track. In this episode, we cover the two albums he released during this stretch, in addition to a live album and a series of compilation records he put together with other artists. We also cover the passing of an essential Coral Reefer, Jimmy's longstanding beef with David Allan Coe, the launch of his internet radio station, and a recent and unique Jimmy Buffett tribute concert we attended.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Top Ten POLITICAL Songs by Bruce Springsteen (Stream Highlights)

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten *POLITICAL*

    Songs from Bruce Springsteen! To do this, we are joined by the host of
    "Set Lusting Bruce: A Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast", Jesse Jackson!
    In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs Bruce Springsteen
    that feature lyrics about social/political issues. We cover songs that
    were written about Hurricane Katrina, police violence, Three Mile
    Island, immigration, the Vietnam War, the Great Recession, and other
    politically themed topics.

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    53 min
  • Ep 110: Interview w/ DARREN HILL of RED ROCKERS ("It's In Our Blood")

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DARREN HILL the bassist

    of RED ROCKERS, about the band's new LIVE album, "IT'S IN OUR BLOOD".
    This live album (and concert film) comes from a special reunion show Red
    Rockers played in 2023, which was their first time playing together in
    nearly 40 years.
    In this conversation, we talk about how this reunion concert went and
    what it meant to Darren to play with his RED ROCKERS bandmates for the
    first time in nearly 40 years. We also discuss the band’s original run
    in the early ‘80s, which included touring with the Clash and scoring a
    hit on MTV. Darren also tells me about his work in artist management, as
    he has managed several legendary acts like The Replacements and Roky
    Erickson. Plus he even shares his memories of touring with Warren Zevon,
    with his other band the Raindogs.
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    49 min
  • Top Ten **Non-Led Zeppelin** Songs by JIMMY PAGE (Stream Highlights)

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's countdown of the Top Ten Non-Led Zeppelin Songs from Jimmy Page! To do this, we are joined by the host of the "Performance Anxiety" podcast, Marc Shea!

    In this conversation, we talk about our favorite songs from Jimmy Page's catalog... outside of Led Zeppelin! So our lists include songs from Jimmy's solo albums, The Firm, Coverdale/Page, Page and Plant, Roy Harper, and others!


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    47 min
  • Interview with STANLEY KARR of "Wrestling With Heart" (Stream Highlights)

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with author/podcaster Stanley

    Karr. Stanley visited our livestream to promote his new book "CHAMPIONS
    FOR A CAUSE".
    In this conversation, we talk about what motivated Stanley to launch his
    podcast, some of the notable pro-wrestlers he's interviewed, and how he
    put together his new book. We also reviewed WRESTLEMANIA 42, talked
    about various wrestling events we've attended, and finally counted down
    our TOP 5 MATCHES from the 'MACHO MAN' RANDY SAVAGE!
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    48 min
  • Ep 109: Interview w/ DEAN DELRAY (Host of "Let There Be Talk")

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with comedian & podcaster DEAN

    DELRAY. Dean visited the show to discuss his *final* all-star tribute
    concert to Bon Scott, and his debut comedy special "5836".
    In this conversation, we talk about Dean's longstanding fandom of Bon
    Scott and AC/DC, and how that turned into the annual all-star tribute
    concerts he put together in Los Angeles. He shares several
    behind-the-scenes stories from this last concert, which includes how he
    managed to get Gene Simmons from KISS on the bill! We also discuss
    Dean's debut comedy special "5836" and what keeps him motivated on his
    long-running podcast, "Let There Be Talk".
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    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep 108: Interview w/ DEBORA IYALL of ROMEO VOID ("Romeo Void: Live '81 - '85")

    This is Play That Rock n' Roll's interview with DEBORA IYALL the lead singer of ROMEO VOID, about the band's new album, "LIVE '81 - '85". "Romeo Void: Live '81 - '85" is being released on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2026.

    In this conversation, we talk about some of the most memorable gigs Romeo Void played back in their heyday, and how they picked the tracks that have been included in this collection. Debora also shares her stories of singing on stage alongside Bono from U2, and working with Ric Ocasek in the studio. And we even discuss Debora’s involvement in one of the most notable protest events of the 1960s.
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    48 min

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A podcast that takes a look back at the albums, artists, and stories of the classic rock era. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.