Riff Revolution

Episode 21 takes us straight into the swamp-rock soul of Creedence Clearwater Revival with their fourth studio album Willie & the Poor Boys, dropped in November of 1969. This is Fogerty and the boys firing on all cylinders, delivering that uniquely American sound that only CCR could pull off. After breaking down this timeless record, we’ll roll into my favorite part of the show — staff picks — before sliding right into the year that was 1969 and wrapping this sucker up with my closing and call to action. So sit back in the way-back machine and let me take you on a groovy trip back to 1969… right on.

In episode #20, my good friend Dave Ramsey joins me to co-host, and let me tell you — this one is a blast. We kicked things off with a few libations before and during the show, so expect a few laughs along the way while we keep it mostly on track. After our featured album, we’ll get into my favorite part of the show, staff picks, before diving into the year that was 1987. So hop in the way back machine and join Dave and me for a wild ride back to 1987 — it’s gonna be a fun one.

In episode #19, I’m featuring Jim Croce and his 1972 album You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. This record is full of somber, heartfelt storytelling that hits you right in the emotions, blending sadness and reflection with Croce’s signature storytelling style. After diving into this moving album, we’ll move into my favorite part of the show, staff picks, before taking a look back at the year that was 1972. So sit back, hop in the way back machine, and let me take you on a trip to a year full of unforgettable music and moments.

In episode #18, I’m featuring TOOL and their groundbreaking 1996 album Aenima. TOOL isn’t just music — it’s the thinking man’s rock, packed with complex rhythms, unusual time signatures, and lyrics that make you stop and really think. After exploring this intricate and intense album, we’ll move into my favorite part of the show, staff picks, before taking a look back at the year that was 1996. So hop in the way back machine and let me take you on a journey through one of the most compelling years in rock.

In episode #17, I’m diving into the debut album from one of Nu-metal’s kings, Korn, released in 1994. This self-titled record changed the game, dropping right as hair metal was dying and grunge was exploding, carving out a whole new sound and energy in rock. After breaking down this groundbreaking album, we’ll move into my favorite part of the show, staff picks, before taking a look at the year that was 1994. So buckle up, hop in the way back machine, and let me take you straight back to a year that reshaped rock music.

On this weeks podcast we will be featuring a probably obscure album by a band from Manchester UK. The Stone Roses debut album. Great alternative band and album which paved the way for bigger bands from the UK like Oasis. Following that I will do my staff picks which are always fun and a bit of a grab bag of goodies. Then we will wrap it up with the year that was 1989. Thanks for joining me on this journey in the way back machine to 1989.

Episode 16 takes us back to where the fuse was lit—Van Halen’s earth-shaking debut, the one and only Van Halen I. It changed what rock ’n’ roll could sound like forever. After breaking down this truly perfect front-to-back album, we roll straight into my favorite part of the show: staff picks. Then we’ll wrap it up with a look at the year that was 1978. So sit back in the way back machine and let me take you back to ’78 for a rock ’n’ roll good time.

Alright, this week we’re cranking it all the way up with Rage Against the Machine’s debut album—the one that kicked down the door in ’92 and never asked

permission. It’s raw, it’s pissed off, and it still hits like a punch in the face today. This is the soundtrack of a generation that didn’t trust the system and sure as hell wasn’t gonna play nice. After that, hang tight for Staff Picks—because you never know what kind of left-field gem I’m gonna pull out of the crate. And of course, we’ll wrap it all up with The Year That Was 1992, because if you’re gonna understand this record, you gotta understand the world it was born into.

Episode 14 is all about Depeche Mode’s seventh studio album, and in my opinion, this one’s in their top two—dark, moody, and absolutely flawless. I’ve got my part-time co-host Princess Amy riding shotgun with me as we tear into this record and what makes it so damn good. After that, we’ll roll into my favorite part of the show, the always unpredictable staff picks, and then close it out with a dive into the year that was 1990. Then we’ll wrap this sucker up the only way we know how.

Episode 13 features the debut album from The Stone Roses, simply titled The Stone Roses, released in May of 1989. It’s a deep dive into one of the most influential alternative albums of its time — moody, melodic, and undeniably cool. After that, we’ll jump into my favorite part of the show, the always fun and unpredictable Staff Picks. Then we’ll roll into The Year That Was 1989 before wrapping things up with my closing call to action. So sit back in the way back machine and let me take you on a ride back to 1989.