Rhythm on the Rocks

Frizz and Bob turn 100 today! We celebrate 100 EPISODES by drinking mystery pours and dig into one of the best celebration albums of all time, and our first greatest hits record, ABBA Gold. Join us on another expedition to the land of pop perfection, Sweden, and learn how Eurovision changed pop music for the world, get into the very complicated stories behind some of the most fun dance songs of al...

Frizz and Bob wrap up Pride Month by covering 8 of our favorite Pride anthems with a story to tell. Join us with another Old Fo from Whiskey Row as we venture on a musical journey from the 1920s to today, digging into everything from blues and jazz, to Broadway and metal, pop and glam, and ultimately PRIDE!

Frizz and Bob continue Pride Month celebrations with Tracy Chapman's revolutionary self-titled debut album and Old Fo's 1920. Join us as we learn about the humble and remarkable story of Tracy Chapman, how the future head of Six Flags helped her along the way, what Stevie Wonder and Nelson Mandela had to do with the skyrocket of her career, and dig through the songs of what we've dubbed a perfect...

Frizz and Bob pop open a bottle of Old Forester 1910 and kick off Pride Month with the remarkable story you've probably never heard, about transgender jazz pianist Billy Tipton. Join us as we dig into a story of true heart and courage as we appreciate the tremendous untold journey of a pioneer. 

It really is MAY, because Frizz and Bob continue the boy band saga with none other than harmonizing, teen-hearthrobs, NSYNC. We get nautical with Johnnie Walker Swing and check in on Blimp King Lou "Double B" Pearlman, Frizz short circuits over NASA, remember the days of 90s Toyota Corollas, and learn that all things eventually lead back to "The Thong Song."

Frizz and Bob dive into a bottle of Monkey Shoulder and take you on the full journey of one of the most successful boy bands of all time, The Backstreet Boys. Join us as Frizz's dreams come true while we talk about wrasslin', blimps, the formula for a successful boy band, classic 90s chair choreography, and Backstreet's Back, ALRIGHT!

Frizz and Bob finally jump into the wonderful world of prog rock with two Canadian treasures: Rush and Pendleton Whisky. We dig into their hit album, Moving Pictures, and reveal how a bathroom break in Cleveland gave them their big break, how John Lennon may have impacted the album, the opinions of Chester Cheetah, and prepare to be RUSHIFIED.

Frizz and Bob conclude Jazz Appreciation Month by groovin' with a bottle of Australia's Starward whisky and digging into to the funkiest Jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, and his monumental album Head Hunters . Join us as we complain about getting older, unveil mistaken identities throughout history, Dance to the Music with Sly and the Family Stone, and slappa da keyboard.

Frizz and Bob continue Jazz Appreciation Month by digging into the first full-length record from Ella Fitzgerald AND Louis Armstrong, along with a bottle of New Orleans' finest, Sazerac Rye. Jazz it out with us as we chat about the impact of Ella and Louis individually and together, the great Norman Granz, the origins of some of jazz's most classic songs, Dukes of Hazard, and (finally) Doritos. 

Frizz and Bob celebrate Bob's birthday by taking out a bottle of 7 year old Bakers and going back to early 1900s New Orleans to tell the untold story of Buddy Bolden. Together we'll learn the triumphant and tragic story of the man who invented jazz, his remarkable rise from cornet player to "King," and how his legacy lives on despite his heartbreaking demise. There will be cheers, tears, treats fo...

Frizz and Bob celebrate St. Patricks Day with two Irish legends: Jameson Black Barrel and Thin Lizzy. We break into their electrifying album, Jailbreak, and learn all about actual jailbreaks, the magic of twin leads, ride or die helicopter wives, peanut butter doors, and how Louisville, Kentucky saved the band.

Frizz and Bob pop the top of some Green Spot Irish whiskey and cheers the remarkable Willow Stephens as we dance and cry our way through her new hit album, Future Classic. We chat all about the practice of not waiting to be invited and setting your own table, the importance in finding your power color, and share all of Willow's best tips to get you out of your funk and into your groove!

Frizz and Bob bask in a bottle of 12-year-old Glen Fohdry scotch and share the origins of the Trip Hop genre by highlighting pioneers, Portishead, and their monumental 90s breakthrough album, Dummy. We dive into their trailblazing way of creating, sampling, and recording their one of a kind sound, remain curious about all the Bond stories that could have been, unleash the hidden songs that lie wit...

Frizz and Bob crack open a bottle of Old Forester and welcome back our fuzz rock friends, Year of October. We get to catch up with them on their phenomenal new album, Keep on Fighting, and get a behind the-scenes look at their newest venture, Watch It Burn Records. You too can find out what the youths are listening to, become a historian on the month of October, imagine the dreamy world of Scooby...

Frizz and Bob fall in love with High West's Campfire Whiskey and body roll right into a classic record for all you lovers out there, Marvin Gaye's, Let's Get it On . Celebrate Valentine's Day with us as we bask in the brilliance of Marvin's voice, unleash the scandalous relationships behind these songs, discover a religious path to a sexual renaissance, and even uncover some of the best, worst, an...

Frizz and Bob pop a legacy bottle of Uncle Nearest that tells an incredible story you've probably never heard, while TLC has us getting Crazy, Sexy, AND Cool. We dish out all the details on how the biggest girl group had to fight for their next paycheck, loudly spoke out for women in the 90s, and we skip none of the interludes while praising their bold message of safe sex, AIDS awareness, and figh...

Frizz and Bob pour 12-year-old Kurayoshi Japanese Whisky and dive into Phil Collins' 80s masterpiece, No Jacket Required. We learn how Phil goes from a young actor to an unstoppable prog drummer, to one of the best-selling solo artists ever. We answer your burning questions: Did Phil Collins curse a royal marriage? What happened while hanging out with Robert Plant? What does Sussudio REALLY mean?...

Frizz and Bob crack open Johnnie Walker Green Label and dig into Bruno Mars' 24K Magic to kick off 2024 - see what we did there? Get on up as we get funky with Finesse, bring back the classic memories of 90s R&B, keep it hot like Halle Berry, and learn some wild facts that are a century old.

For our final episode of the year, Frizz and Bob pop the prosecco and present their first-ever Cheers of Year Award Show! Join us as we highlight some of our best and most scandalous moments. What spirits did we drink the most? What were our top albums of the year? What albums are we skipping? Who was the biggest ick and who was our MVP of 2023? Get your resolutions ready becasue we're on our way...

Frizz and Bob dip into their infinity bottles and share eight of their top songs off monumental albums that had an anniversary this year but sadly didn't get covered. We don't know where the time went, but join us as we expose our worst British pronunciations and talk about some of the best ways to eat holiday leftovers, Dr. Who, physical sex, the unusual beauty of poo poo, and the most alluring b...

Frizz and Bob flex their mocktail-making skills with Spiritless Kentucky 74 Non-Alcoholic Bourbon and catch up on the current pop phenomenon, Olivia Rodrigo . We spill the tea on her new top album of this year, GUTS , learn how the star of the worst-named show in history became the emerging voice of a generation, remember the brilliance of Street Fighter the Movie the Game, hash out old memories o...

Frizz and Bob crack open the classic, 12-Year Glenfiddich single malt scotch and spin the monumental Talking Heads album, Speaking in Tongues, on its 40th anniversary. We highlight the love between a man and a lamp, invent new languages, chat butthole opinions, and revel in the mad genius of David Byrne and Tom Jones.

Frizz and Bob celebrate Halloween with seasonal beers and dish out all the mystical secrets about some of our favorite spooky songs to include on your next costume party playlist. We're going to find out all the answers to your burning questions. What were the most popular costumes of the last century? What is Goo Goo Muck? Why do you feel like someone is always watching you? What kind of ghosts a...

Frizz and Bob break out one of our favorite drinks, Hibiki Harmony, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unforgettable Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. We dig into the post-Barrett era, the direct influence of jazz and Miles Davis, why Paul McCartney didn't make the cut, the true meaning behind the important ambiance you might have missed on the album, and the answer behind the famous quest...

Frizz and Bob snag a chat with Howling Giant just before they set off for their European tour, and enjoy their new riffs with a pour of New Riff Bourbon. We dive into their spectacular, soon-to-be-released record Glass Future, the wild people you can meet while on the road, get a sneak peek at new tracks, talk about all the best dragons, Kidz Bop, and whether Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, or Seth Rog...