Inside Rock

What a Concept (S2-E6) The JabberGuys discuss some of the iconic ‘Concept’ albums from rock history.   Listen to the episode playlist on SPOTIFY Pink Floyd “The Wall” (1979) The trials of a depressed rock star called ‘Pink’, whose dad was killed in WW2, raised by an overbearing mother, tormented by his teachers, cheated on by his wife, and he builds a wall around himself for protection. “ Another...

Name That 70s Band/Artist (S2-E5) Another quiz show format with the JabberGuys providing clues for you to guess along to name that band or artist from one of the best decades for rock music, the 1970s.  Listen to the podcast to see how many you can identify! We don’t want to give away the answers to the 1970s quiz in the show notes…. So, you will need to listen to the podcast episode to get the de...

Gone Too Soon (S2-E4) The JabberGuys talk about some of the artists who left us too soon, wondering about songs we will never hear. Listen to this episode’s music playlist on SPOTIFY The 27 Club … those artists who died at the age of 27 Janis Joplin - alcohol and narcotics Jimi Hendrix - asphyxia while intoxicated Jim Morrison - found dead in a Paris bath tub … suspected overdose Robert Johnson (1...

Movie Soundtracks (S2-E3) The JabberGuys get into some of the iconic movie soundtracks that have provided real atmosphere to our favourite motion pictures. Listen to this episode’s music playlist on SPOTIFY The Body Guard (1992) - Best-selling movie soundtrack with over 45 million in worldwide sales “ I Will Always Love You ” - over 1 billion views on YouTube. Phantom of the Paradise (1974) “ Good...

Name That 80s Band (S2E2) The JabberGuys revisit some of the bands, artists and music of the 1980s through a quiz format.  Listen in to the clues and try to guess along. To avoid giving away the answers, you will have to listen to the podcast episode to get the details…. And no music playlist for this episode … ‘cause that’s cheating … but there are lots of music playlists on SPOTIFY for all of ou...

Name That 90s Band (S2-E1) The JabberGuys remember some of the bands, artists and music of the 1990s through a quiz format.  Listen in to the clues and try to guess along. To avoid giving away the answers, you will have to listen to the podcast episode to get the details. Sorry, no music playlist for this episode to avoid spoilers.    But there are lots of playlists available on SPOTIFY for all of...

Boston (S1-E15) The JabberGuys uncover the iconic band Boston, from their early beginnings to some of the tragedies that plagued members of the band in the later years. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY Scholz, Goudreau, Masdea, Delp Previous Band Name: Mother’s Milk (1974)  Demos rejected by numerous labels Delp leaves to get a factory job Scholz brings Delp back for more vocals and label subm...

Name That Album (S1-E14) The JabberGuys mix it up a bit with this Album Cover challenge.  See if you can guess these albums with the clues from the album cover art. No music playlist for this episode so you can guess along with the podcast and to avoid spoilers. There are still lots of music playlists for all of our other episodes on SPOTIFY . Visit www.jabberguys.com to subscribe to our podcasts...

The True North Rocks (Part 2) (S1-E13) The JabberGuys and the Giz explore more Canadian artists in Part 2 of The True North Rocks. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY Lighthouse Represented Canada at the Japan Expo 1970 Trooper “ Raise a Little Hell ” Rough Trade - Carol Pope “ High School Confidential ” Payolas Rock and Hyde Corey Hart “ Sunglasses at Night ” Tom Cochrane - Red Ryder “ Life is a...

The True North Rocks (Part 1) (S1-E12) The JabberGuys welcome Giz back to the podcast as they celebrate some of Canada’s musical talent.  Giz shares some of his experiences with Canadian rock stars… and the JabberGuys get into some bands and performers with interesting backstories. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY The Guess Who - the band’s original name was Chad Allan and the Reflections -  T...

For Your Ears Only (S1-E11) The JabberGuys count down the James Bond movie theme songs from 1962 to 2021.  A special guest shares his insights into many of the theme song versions that were never released, and artists that were passed over Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY The JabberGuys welcome 'Oz' to the show 1962 Dr. No - classic Bond theme music - John Barry/Monty Norman   1963 F...

Chicks That Rock (S1-E10) The JabberGuys talk about chicks who have dominated the rock scene for a long time.  This episode is a tribute to women that have a badass approach to rock and roll. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY  Women in Rock! Darby Mills - The Headpins (Canada) Stevie Nicks Only female to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - as a member of Fleetwood Mac and as...

You Can Judge a Song by Its Cover (S1-E9) On this episode of INSIDE ROCK, the JabberGuys welcome Giz back to the show to talk about cover songs.  Some of the original artists for well-known covers may surprise you.   Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY  The Guess Who- American Woman ( Lenny Kravitz ,  Krokus ) Springsteen- Because the Night ( Patti Smith ) and Blinded by the Light ( Manfred Mann...

Fleetwood Mac (S1-E8) The JabberGuys follow Fleetwood Mac from their beginnings, through their trials and tribulations, to the making of one of the best-selling albums of all time. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY  Cha gets frustrated with Tim Horton’s  Background on Mick Fleetwood Animal from Sesame Street partially modelled after Mick Fleetwood’s erratic drum style. 1967 Windsor Jazz and Blu...

Memorable  Moments: 1970's (Part 2) (S1-E7) In Part 2 of the 1970s, the JabberGuys cover memorable moments from 1975-1979 of Rock's greatest decade. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY David Bowie Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars 1975 Young Americans – hits the USA Fame written by Bowie and Lennon Zeppelin – Swan Song records Bruce Springsteen Cover of Time and Newsweek Disco Do...

Memorable Moments: 1970's (Part 1) (S1-E6) The JabberGuys revisit some memorable moments from the 1970s, one of the greatest decades of rock music that gave birth to classic rock.  This episode (Part 1) covers 1970-1974.  Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY Black Sabbath debut album (Feb 1970) Breakup of the Beatles (1970) Paul’s interview (April 1970) Isle of Wight Festival (1970) Simon &am...

Stayin' Alive (S1-E5) The JabberGuys talk about some of the bands that have been around for a very long time... and welcome the ‘Giz’ to this episode who has an inside scoop on working with the Rolling Stones. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY As of December 2020: Bee Gees…. Who’s left? The Who… how many original members are left after 56 years? Golden Earring … #1 on many longevity lists....

Memorable Moments: 1960s (S1-E4) The JabberGuys revisit some of Rock's most memorable moments from the 1960s. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY 1960s Female domination of the charts. (Little Eva, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Shelley Fabares, Dee Dee Sharp, Patsy Cline, Mary Wells, the Shirelles, the Crystals, and the Marvelettes). Phil Spector (Producer) and the Wrecking Crew Berry Gordy an...

Rock Hurts (S1-E3) Crazy concert mishaps, and baffling behaviour by some of your favourite rock performers are discussed by the JabberGuys on this episode of INSIDE ROCK.  “Rock Hurts” shares a variety of stories that provide insights into many of Rock music’s moments to remember. Episode Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY David Bowie: Lollipop in the eye (Norway, 2004 ) Rolling Stones: Altamont Speedwa...

What's in a Name? (S1-E2) The JabberGuys discuss underlying meanings and messages from some of your favourite rock songs, as well as uncovering the origins of many popular band names on this episode of INSIDE ROCK.  Some of the band name origins are a little graphic, so make sure the kids aren’t around when you listen. Episode Music Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY Dolly Parton I Will Always Love...

Cleveland Rocks (S1-E1) INSIDE ROCK launches with insights to those performers who have made the cut for induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and those who haven't.  Interesting backstories, early inductees, obvious choices, recent snubs, and the confusion around voting criteria. Episode Music Playlist - Listen on SPOTIFY First song released a minimum of 25 years prior to being nomina...