Rock n Coasters

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album of 1972 with Deep Purple's Machine Head on the Rock n Coasters podcast.  Deep Purple grabbed the ‘70s by the horns, igniting rock ‘n’ roll with ‘In Rock’ as the new decade arrived.  

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1971 with Black Sabbath's Master of Reality on the Rock n Coasters podcast. There’s not much 1971 metal to choose from, but it didn’t matter as nothing stood a chance at topping ‘Master of Reality’ anyway.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album for 1970 on the Rock n Coasters podcast.  Led Zeppelin quickly established themselves as a force in rock with a pair of stellar efforts in 1969. But their brilliance was most recognized for their fourth studio album, the untitled yet often referred to 'Led Zeppelin IV' or 'ZoSo.'

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the Sammy Hagar and the Circle concert.  On today’s show we finish up the summer leg of the rock n roller coaster tour across America with a Sammy Hagar show in Ridgeview, Washington. We had this concert penciled in on our calendars since it was first announced in the spring and we were looking forward to a night of great music.

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1970: Black Sabbath's Paranoid.  Black Sabbath’ or ‘Paranoid?’ Don’t make us choose! While Black Sabbath’s haunting debut spurred a new sound in heavy music, they would best themselves in just a few months, cutting ‘Paranoid’ in 1970.

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album of 1970: Led Zepplin III.  Led Zeppelin continued to evolve their sound on their self-titled third album. 1970's 'Led Zeppelin III' found the band exploring their influences even further. The driving "Immigrant Song" was the primary single off the album, while the bluesier

Join host Michele Forto as she guides you on a tour of the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, WA. Here there are exhibits showcasing Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, horror movies, sci-fi, fantasy and much more. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the four-day Aftershock Music Festival that she attended with Robert in October. On this episode, she gives tips about the festival, a few cool places to eat, who they saw, and what they think of some of the genre's biggest bands at the largest rock and metal festival on the west coast.  Band profiled include Kiss, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, The Pretty Reckless,...

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the recent news of Metallica announcing a new album and world tour. 

Join hosts Michele Forto as she dicusses the 15 top theme park packing items for 2022 and what NOT to bring on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast. Support our work: Donate today 

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they talk about day 6 of their Rock n Coasters Tour Across America. On this episode, they talk about some Texas-style BBQ and the kick-off of the podcast conference in Dallas. 

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss Day 5 of the Rock n Coasters Tour Across America. On this show we share our thoughts of two excellent restaurants in downtown Dallas and the lead-up to Podcast Movement 22

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the 20 top musical festival packing list items for 2022 and what not to bring on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast. Support our work: Donate today 

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss day 4 of their summer leg of the Rock n Coasters Tour Across America 2022. On this episode, they talk about the drive from Santa Rosa, NM to Dallas, TX, and the check-in for Podcast Movement. 

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss day 3 of their summer leg of the Rock n Coaster Tour Across America 2022. They talk about the drive from Moab to Santa Rosa, NM and a stop at Four Corners for fry bread.  

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they kick off their summer leg of the Rock n Roller Coaster Tour Across America with day 1 of their daily coverage of the trip. On this episode, we talk about the drive from Boise, Idaho to Moab, Utah.

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they kick off their summer leg of the Rock n Roller Coaster Tour Across America with day 1 of their daily coverage of the trip.  On this episode, we talk about the drive from Seattle, Washington to Boise, Idaho. 

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses 15 Top Convention Packing Items and What Not to Bring on this epiosde of the Rock n Coasters podacast. Support our work: Donate today

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they review the Woodstock 99 Music Festival documentary, Trainwreck on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast on First Paw Media.  Support our work: Donate today  

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they present Tool in Tacoma Washinton on the Rock n Coasters podcast  Support our work: Donate today

Robert and Michele talk about KnotFest in Seattle Washinton featuring Slipknot, Ho99o9, and Cypress Hill.  Support our Work: Donate Today

Robert and Michele talk about the Saliva show in Alaska and why it is so difficult to get rock shows up in the Last Frontier.  Support our work: Donate Today

Robert and Michele Forto review Mako a B & M coaster at Sea World in Orlando, Florida.  Support our work: Donate Today  

Robert and Michele Forto kick off the new and improved Rock n Coasters podcast with a review of the Twin Cities Takeover music festival featuring Godsmack.  Support our work: Donate Today

Welcome to the re-vamped Rock n Coaster Podcast presented by First Paw Media. I am your host Robert Forto, and I am Michele Forto… If you have been a subscriber to our show, you know that we used to be called the Coaster Geeks podcast but that is only half of the story. Since 2015 Robert and I have traveled each summer on epic road trips to find the best roller coasters and music festivals across...