The boys embrace chronic boredom, get candid about solo hobbies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Green Day’s 1994 slacker anthem, “Longview.” News items and digressions include Sharon Osbourne’s fury over an early Black Sabbath manager releasing old demos and the male loneliness epidemic.

The boys drink raw eggs in gray sweats, triumphantly sprint up the courthouse steps, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Survivor’s 1982 training-montage juggernaut, “Eye of the Tiger.” News items and digressions include the AC/DC concert so loud it registered on a seismograph in Australia—and a debate over whether lighting farts could ever achieve similar geological impact.

The boys break the bro-code by chasing a Beatle bride, tack a piano outro onto a love triangle, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Derek and the Dominos’ tortured 1970 classic, “Layla.” News items and digressions include Metallica’s decision to go 100% digital live.

The boys flip their guitars upside down, plug into the cosmic mainframe, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 psychedelic blues odyssey, “Voodoo Chile.” News items and digressions include Megadeth’s plan to cover Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning”—because apparently, therapy’s still more expensive than studio time.

The boys fire up the flux capacitor, time travel into corporate rock respectability, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Huey Lewis and the News’ immaculate yuppie anthem, “The Power of Love.” News items and digressions include Rush’s new tour with drummer Anika Nilles and navigating nostalgia versus escalating ticket prices.

The boys trade leather for life coaching, flex their motivational muscles, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Paul Stanley’s 2006 self-help mantra, “Live to Win.” News items and digressions include a farewell salute to the late, great Space Ace himself, Ace Frehley.

The boys (minus one) welcome YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest panel discussion book, SING ME AWAY: The Night Ranger Album Review. Additionally, your intrepid solo host shares an impromptu and not very thought out list of his favorite rock music-centered YouTube and podcast content.

The boys peel off their filthy lab coats, put down their timeworn scalpels, and take a break from their usual autopsy table shenanigans to celebrate their 200th episode with an inspired and somewhat over-serious reanimation of the KISS ‘78 solo albums.

The boys awkwardly dodge lyrical landmines, get lost in problematic folk-blues lineage, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ram Jam’s 1977 foot-stomping barnburner, “Black Betty.” News items and digressions include Stevie Rachelle finally pulling the plug on the Metal Sludge Gossip Board and what that means for the lost art of digital trash talk.

The boys stumble out of the blocks, sprint through ironic 90’s detachment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Cake’s 1996 endurance anthem, “The Distance.” News items and digressions include a heated debate over Ozzy-era supremacy: Paranoid vs No More Tears.