Episodes

Brian and Wayne

Live

Ep1 – Badfinger & Keith Relf: A look at Badfinger’s tragic legacy and Keith Relf’s blues-rock innovations.
Ep2 – Long John Baldry, John Entwistle & Jim Croce: Celebrating the deep voices of blues, bass, and storytelling.
Ep3 – Felix Pappalardi & Freddie Mercury: From heavy rock to operatic flair, two visionaries who pushed musical boundaries.
Ep4 – Steve Marriott & Mia Zapata: Remembering a powerhouse frontman and a punk icon taken too soon.
Ep5 – Lynyrd Skynyrd & Brad Delp: Southern rock’s fiery rise and Boston’s soaring harmonies.
Ep6 – Elvis Presley: A tribute to the King’s groundbreaking career and enduring influence.
Ep7 – Randy Rhoads, Richard Manuel & Rick Danko: Virtuosity and vulnerability in rock and roots music.
Ep8 – Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin & Jimi Hendrix: Soulful harmonies meet psychedelic guitar genius.
Ep9 – John Lennon: Exploring Lennon’s evolution from Beatle to outspoken solo artist.
Ep10 – Muddy Waters & Howlin’ Wolf: Honoring two titans who defined electric blues.
Ep11 – Frank Zappa: A dive into Zappa’s avant-garde humor and compositional mastery.
Ep12 – John Coltrane & Miles Davis: Jazz revolutionaries who reshaped modern music.
Ep13 – Doug Bennett & Sid Vicious: Quirky pop collides with punk’s chaotic energy.
Ep14 – Waylon Jennings & Ray Charles: Genre-bending rebels who redefined country and soul.
Ep15 – Jeff Porcaro & The Stooges: Precision drumming meets proto-punk rawness.
Ep16 – Linda McCartney & Louis Armstrong: Warm harmonies and the trumpet that changed jazz.
Ep17 – Mick Ronson & Michael Hutchence: Glam rock flair and charismatic frontman energy.
Ep18 – The Winter Dance Party: The fateful tour that claimed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper.
Ep19 – Karen Carpenter & John Denver: Angelic vocals and folk-pop optimism.
Ep20 – Johnson Cline: Spotlight on a lesser-known talent with lasting impact.
Ep21 – The Gibbs: Celebrating the Bee Gees’ evolution from harmonies to disco dominance.
Ep22 – Roy Orbison & Ron Tabak: Haunting ballads and Canadian rock firepower.
Ep23 – Johnny Cash: The Man in Black’s timeless storytelling and rebellion.
Ep24 – Elvis Presley: A second deep dive into the King’s cultural phenomenon.
Ep25 – Remnants: A reflection on artists and styles that left lingering echoes.
Ep26 – George Harrison: The spiritual Beatle’s journey through music and meaning.
Ep27 – The Rat Pack: Swing, swagger, and Hollywood cool personified.
Ep28 – Liberace & Nat King Cole: Flashy virtuosity meets smooth sophistication.
Ep29 – John Bonham: The thunderous heartbeat of Led Zeppelin.
Ep30 – Janis Joplin: A raw, bluesy voice that defined a generation.
Ep31 – Ed Sullivan: The television host who brought rock ‘n’ roll into America’s living rooms.
Ep32 – Cass Elliot & Freddie Fender: Lush harmonies and Tejano soul.
Ep33 – Phil Lynott & Michael Jackson: Poetic rock meets the King of Pop.
Ep34 – Pink Floyd: From psychedelia to conceptual brilliance in sound.
Ep35 – Motown: The sound that bridged racial divides and ruled the charts.
Ep36 – Sweet & Bon Scott: Glitter rock energy meets AC/DC’s powerhouse frontman.
Ep37 – Bob Marley: Reggae’s prophet of peace and resistance.
Ep38 – Eddie Cochran & Gene Vincent: Rockabilly rebels who set early rock ablaze.
Ep39 – Lennon Special: A focused celebration of Lennon’s music and message.
Ep40 – Marc Bolan & Robert Palmer: Glam groove and sophisticated soul-rock.
Ep41 – Christmas: Seasonal sounds and holiday legends.
Ep42 – Rick Nelson & Don Van Vliet: Teen idol charm and Captain Beefheart’s experimental edge.
Ep43 – Kingston Trio & Hank Williams: Folk revival and country’s enduring poet.
Ep44 – Brian Jones & Stevie Ray Vaughan: Blues-driven brilliance from two guitar greats.
Ep45 – Chas Chandler & Carl & Dennis Wilson: Behind-the-scenes visionaries and surf-pop dreamers.
Ep46 – Charles Mingus & Wes Montgomery: Jazz giants of rhythm and melody.
Ep47 – Clarence White, Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry: Virtuoso picking and timeless blues duos.
Ep48 – Jazz Singers: Voices that defined jazz across generations.
Ep49 – James Brown & Uriah Heep: Funk’s Godfather meets heavy rock drama.
Ep50 – Scott Smith & John Belushi: Tragedy strikes rock and comedy alike.
Ep51 – Willie Dixon & Harry Nilsson: Blues’ foundation and pop’s eccentric genius.
Ep52 – Keith Moon & John Entwistle: The Who’s explosive rhythm section remembered.
Ep53 – The Birthday Show: Celebrating musical milestones by date of birth.
Ep54 – Badfinger & Shannon Hoon: Power-pop brilliance and grunge’s poetic voice.
Ep56 – Nina Simone & Billie Holiday: Voices of soul, protest, and timeless emotion.
Ep57 – Ronnie James Dio & Jim Reeves: Epic metal vocals and smooth country crooning.
Ep58 – Jim Hodder & John Glascock: Unsung rhythm masters of Steely Dan and Jethro Tull.
Ep59 – Jim Croce & Layne Staley: Storytelling folk and grunge’s tortured soul.
Ep60 – Guitarists: A showcase of six-string pioneers and innovators.
Ep61 – Tammy Wynette & Boz Burrell: Country’s first lady and prog-rock’s understated bassist.
Ep62 – Tupac Shakur & Biggie Smalls: Hip-hop’s rival kings and their tragic legacy.
Ep63 – Bing Crosby: The crooner who shaped modern popular singing.
Ep64 – James Dewar & Kelly Groucutt: Soulful rock vocals from overlooked greats.

Studio

Ep66 – Kurt Cobain: The reluctant voice of a generation.
Ep67 – Amy Winehouse: Soul revivalist with a hauntingly short career.
Ep68 – Dan Peek & Brad Delp: Soft rock’s gentle spirit and Boston’s vocal powerhouse.
Ep69 – All-Stars Part 1: A mix of iconic collaborations and legendary performances.
Ep70 – Felix Pappalardi & Keith Relf: Revisiting two architects of heavy rock.
Ep71 – Wilf Carter & Hank Snow: Country trailblazers from Canada to Nashville.
Ep72 – Rick Danko & Richard Manuel: The Band’s heart and soul remembered.
Ep73 – Frank Sinatra: The Chairman’s swing, swagger, and songcraft.
Ep74 – Jerry Edmonton & Warren Zevon: Rock drumming finesse meets sardonic songwriting genius.
Ep75 – Duke Ellington: A masterclass in jazz composition and elegance.
Ep76 – Peter Tosh & Woody Guthrie: Protest anthems from reggae to folk.
Ep77 – Bo Diddley & Bill Haley: Rhythm and rebellion in rock’s early days.
Ep78 – Mario Lanza & Luciano Pavarotti: Tenor voices that conquered opera and pop.
Ep79 – Aaliyah & Lisa Lopes: R&B innovators gone too soon.
Ep80 – The Funk Brothers: Motown’s unsung studio heroes.
Ep81 – Roy Rogers & Gene Autry: Singing cowboys who shaped western music.
Ep82 – Buddy Rich & Bill Evans: Jazz virtuosity on drums and piano.
Ep83 – John Lennon: Another deep dive into Lennon’s artistry and activism.
Ep84 – Jim Capaldi & Terry Kath: Soulful drumming and Chicago’s guitar powerhouse.
Ep85 – Christmas (Dec 21): Holiday sounds to close the year.
Ep86 – Ramones & Curtis Mayfield: Punk energy meets soulful social commentary.
Ep87 – Class of 2011: Honoring musicians lost in that year.
Ep88 – Conway Twitty: Smooth baritone and country crossover hits.
Ep89 – Bobby Fuller & Long John Baldry: Rock ‘n’ roll’s bright sparks remembered.
Ep90 – Marshall Tucker Band & Paul Butterfield: Southern rock swagger and blues harp mastery.
Ep91 – Jimmy McCulloch & Nick Drake: Fragile brilliance in guitar and song.
Ep92 – Brian Jones & Steve Marriott: Revisiting two charismatic British rockers.
Ep93 – Ric Grech & Ronnie Montrose: Bass-driven fusion and hard rock fire.
Ep94 – Sam Phillips: The producer who launched rock ‘n’ roll.
Ep95 – Bill Monroe & John Hartford: Bluegrass pioneers and innovators.
Ep96 – Lenny Breau: A guitar genius blending jazz, country, and classical.
Ep97 – Captain Beefheart: Avant-garde blues pushed to its wildest limits.
Ep98 – Cozy Powell & Paul Hedges: Hard-hitting drumming meets guitar craftsmanship.
Ep99 – Whitney Houston: A voice of unmatched power and range.
Ep100 – The Fifties: Rock ‘n’ roll’s explosive birth decade.
Ep101 – The Sixties Part 1: Early ’60s sounds from surf to soul.
Ep102 – The Sixties Part 2: Mid-decade revolutions in rock and pop.
Ep103 – The Sixties Part 3: Psychedelia and the road to Woodstock.
Ep104 – The 27 Club: Exploring the myth and music of artists gone at 27.
Ep105 – The Seventies 1970: The decade opens with shifting rock landscapes.
Ep106 – The Seventies 1971: Landmark albums that defined the era.
Ep107 – The Seventies 1972: A year of experimentation and classic releases.
Ep108 – The Seventies 1973: Glam, prog, and soul on the rise.
Ep109 – The Seventies 1974: Eclectic sounds shaping the mid-’70s.
Ep110 – Christmas 2012: Festive classics with a modern twist.
Ep111 – End of Days 2112: Apocalyptic themes in music, from Rush to prophecy.
Ep112 – Ravi Shankar: The sitar master who bridged East and West.
Ep113 – Drummers: Celebrating rhythm-makers across genres.
Ep114 – 2012 in Review: A musical reflection on the year’s highlights and losses.
Ep115 – Latin Masters: Rhythms and legends from salsa to bossa nova.
Ep116 – Paul is Dead: Exploring the Beatles’ strangest conspiracy theory.
Ep117 – Stompin’ Tom Connors & Dave Rankin: Folk and country storytelling from Canada.
Ep118 – The Experience: Hendrix’s explosive power trio revisited.
Ep119 – Ray Manzarek: The Doors’ keyboard architect and sonic innovator.
Ep120 – Trevor Bolder & Jeff Hanneman: Hard rock and thrash icons remembered.
Ep121 – Slim Whitman: The yodeling crooner with global appeal.
Ep122 – Styx: Arena rock’s theatrical masterminds.
Ep123 – Blues Legends: A tribute to the architects of the genre.
Ep124 – Lou Reed: The voice of urban cool and underground poetics.
Ep125 – DEVO (Brian Wilson): Quirky new wave meets pop genius influence.
Ep126 – Unaired: Episode recorded but never broadcast.
Ep127 – Unaired: Episode recorded but never broadcast.
Ep128 – Pete Seeger: Folk music’s conscience and champion of social change.
Ep129 – Unaired: Episode recorded but never broadcast.
Ep130 – Johnny Winter: Blues-rock guitar on fire.
Ep131 – Chris Squire: The melodic force of progressive rock bass.
Ep132 – B.B. King: The King of the Blues’ expressive guitar and voice.
Ep133 – Joe Cocker: Gravelly soul and powerhouse performances.
Ep134 – Jack Bruce: Cream’s inventive bassist and vocalist.
Ep135 – Glenn Frey: Eagles’ smooth songwriter and voice of California rock.
Ep136 – David Bowie: The chameleon of rock and master of reinvention.

Wayne and Lizzy

Ep137 – George Michael: A pop powerhouse blending soulful vocals with bold artistry.
Ep138 – Prince: The genre-defying genius who redefined funk, rock, and pop.
Ep139 – Gord Downie: The poetic voice of The Tragically Hip and a Canadian cultural icon.
Ep140 – Merle Haggard: Country’s outlaw storyteller with grit and grace.
Ep141 – Walter Becker: Steely Dan’s sardonic songwriter and smooth jazz-rock craftsman.
Ep142 – Tom Petty: The heartland rocker whose anthems captured resilience and freedom.
Ep143 – Fats Domino: Rock ’n’ roll pioneer with a boogie-woogie heartbeat.
Ep144 – Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul whose voice became a symbol of power and grace.

Wayne

Ep145 – Neil Peart (w): Rush’s legendary drummer and lyricist, blending technical mastery with philosophical depth.
Ep146 – Gordon Lightfoot (w): Canada’s folk troubadour whose songs painted landscapes in sound.
Ep147 – Robbie Robertson (w): The Band’s storytelling guitarist who chronicled Americana with grit and grace.
Ep148 – 2024 Deaths Part 1 (w): Honoring notable musicians lost in the first half of 2024.
Ep149 – 2024 Deaths Part 2 (w): A continuation of tributes to artists who passed in 2024.