Sherman & Ski - Talk You Into It

Ever wonder how and why an artist/band gets into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??  For the purposes of this podcast, it's kinda all Sherman and Ski think about.  On the eve of the announcement of the class of 2021, our boys weigh in on the nominees, the process, the snubs, and pick the five artists that they each think should be in.  Also, Sherman disses Bon Jovi and Joan Jett's inclusion, Ski argues for a big Hall and yet thinks the Foo Fighters shouldn't be first ballot!  Sherman tells his Hangout Fest story, and also talks up his favorite salesperson of all time.  Ski also takes a controversial position on Rage Against the Machine...so much goodness in this episode.  We can't wait to have a classic bar argument with any of our listeners in person...now that bars might actually open again!  Tune in and let us know what you think - and looking forward to tomorrow's announcment!

Welcome back to a stupendously ambitious topic for Sherman & Ski - Talk You Into It, GUNS N' ROSES.  A person may wonder, 'What is there left to discuss about one of the biggest bands in the history of History?'  And we respond, well, at least an hour and five minutes worth! In this episode, Sherman outs Axl Rose as a huge closet musical theater nerd and Meat Loaf enthusiast.  Hear Ski posit a controversial hot take that Appetite For Destruction is the first nail in the coffin of the death of hair metal.  Plus, play Keep It Or Dump It with our efforts to edit down Use Your Illusion I & II into just one album, hear us rattle off our must have cassettes of the mid 80's, and wonder if Guns n Roses should better appreciated for their prowess at covering songs.  Take a listen on Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Google, Stitcher and don't forget to subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts!

The history of new wave music cannot be told without two essential words : New Order.  From the ashes of the legendary Joy Division, this fully synthesized British band were the forefathers of an entire genre of music (new wave dance rock) that owe their roots to their beats and epic new wave jams.  This episode, Sherman & Ski pick their favorite tracks, discuss why they aren't as widely appreciated in the United States as they should be, try to remember the names of the actual songs (tougher than Ski thinks!) and how in the world they have never even been NOMINATED for the Rock & Roll HOF. Regrets, anyone?  Only if you forget to subscribe to our podcast - now on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Anchor, Google play...and anywhere fine products are freely distributed.

Hello Cleveland!  Direct from Ohio, it's the inimitable Chrissie Hynde and THE PRETENDERS, the subject of this episode of Sherman & Ski: Talk You Into It.  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees from the class of 2005, style icons, and owner of her singular sensual growl, Ms. Hynde and company are now into their fifth decade (!) of making hip-shaking rock & roll.  Join us as we dig deep into the stellar album cuts from the legendary initial trio of records (Pretenders I, II, and Learning To Crawl).  Plus, Ski reminds Sherman of a great record from the mid '90's (Last of the Independents) and Sherman hypes 2020's Hate For Sale for further Pretenders enjoyment...happy snow day to the Northeast!

Seasons greetings from Sherman & Ski!  This double album blockbuster pod kicks off with Sherman & Ski talking you into four of their all time Christmas/holiday songs.  From classic crooners to essential Muppets (yup, that's right) - the boys have their opinions and are stickin' to 'em.  Take a perusal at the Sherman & Ski Spotify playlist as well for A Very Special Christmas playlist for your endless shuffling enjoyment while learning to bake.  Also!  Sherman & Ski each contribute five albums each that we require as a must listen from 2020, creating a truly monumental, collaborative top ten list of this most unusual year.  From NJ metal gods The Atomic Bitchwax (Ski), to agit-prop hiphop heroes Run The Jewels (Sherman), local DC pop-punk faves Bad Moves (Sherman) to Philly rockers Beach Slang (Ski) and spanning the globe from coast (Jersey Shore) to coast (Los Angeles) to coast (Australia) - we've done the digging for you, all you need to do is listen.  Thanks for letting us talk you into it all year long, here's to 2021! - Sherman & Ski

Sherman and Ski discuss Rock & Roll HOFers Blondie and their influence on an entire generation of musicians. We chat about the symbolic importance of Debbie Harry to the future of women in rock, their extensive new wave influences, and avoid 'The Tide Is High' at all costs.