Mike & Dave Hit the Stage

Children of famous people also want to be famous i guess. Here is a list of kids and in some cases grandchildren of famous people. we skip a couple of obvious choices in trade for some obscure bands and artists and we do not apologize for it at all.    The Kids playlist

this time, after another brief hiatus , we check out the artists that aren't afraid to be a little silly. Some of them are outright ridiculous. we look at bands that are able to be complete goofs and we think the world is better for it.   Not serious playlist

these guys think what they do is their "divine craft" self important jerks. after a week off due to life getting in the way of a good time. we look at bands, artists, persons that take themselves too seriously.   Too serious playlist

When it's time to fight, sometimes its necessary to roll up your sleeves and let the fists do the talking. we look at songs about fighting, sharing more insanely tangential stories as we go. its a new year and we are still unhinged.   Let's fight playlist

It's that time of year again. Eggnog, sugar cookies, gifts. Our gift to you is our shared terrible taste in music. we have curated the finest in christmas music to numb your brains. as the year draws to a close we want to thank you for supporting us and sharing in this fun adventure. we love you all. take care of each other, take care of yourselves and we will see you in 2024   Christmas 2024 play...

Aliens exist, the others we aren't entirely sure about. This time, we look at the world of the unknown and the secret. Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids have enraptured our fantasies for ages. Making for some of the greatest folklore and and fiction all while feeling close enough to the truth to scare us just a bit.    Aliens & cryptids & ghosts oh my playlist

A knife in the back, a dagger in the heart, turning the tables? We are talking about betrayal, and the music that comes from the twisted feeling that makes your heart hurt or you stomach drop. Our first remote episode with Mike and Dave in their respective homes, is it comfortable? no. is it good? also no but we are trying    Betrayal playlist

This week we look at the first album from Dio. Fronted by the incomparable Ronnie James Dio. Holy diver as an album was full of instant classics, and paved the way for not only the band's career, but hard rock and heavy metal for years to come. we look at each track and obviously go off topic many times. What do you expect from us?   Dio - Holy Diver

Fight back against the man!!! We talk about resistance and how much power metal gets caught up in the notion of rebellion. Somehow Dave picked only power metal. It's as if he has a one track mind.    Rebellion Playlist

52 Glorious episode in, is this the one where we fight? No. Do we have a Great time talking about 80's music that is straight up amazing? Absolutely. we look at more of the 80's and how it shaped our childhood. Going on tangents may be a lost art but we are great at it.    80's Part 2: Electric Boogaloo playlist

So, this is our first "Part 2" coming from our 3rd episode to now. It has been an interesting trip and a wild ride. we look at more evil or devil related songs. Mike overshares, Dave also overshares, but that's nothing new. We find new common ground and all new things to hate. Man we love doing this.    The devil made me do it again playlist

Have you ever listened a song and  the riff just hits you? It takes you to a different place mentally, sending chills up you spine and makes the hair stand up on you arms. this time we look at the riffs that make us think that maybe the riff is just too damn good.   The power of the riff compels me playlist

89.5fm in New York and New Jersey is home to WSOU Seton hall pirate radio. playing metal, hardcore, and punk when no one else was really trying to. Showing off local bands and hometown heroes, when it still felt like "regular radio" was pay to play. looking at their semi-pro DJs rotation of songs 5 at a time and being surprised at how things have and haven't changed.   WSOU playlist

When is imitation not the sincerest form of flattery? It's usually right about the time someone takes your idea and pretends that it was theirs. We look at artists that took someone else's ideas and ran. Whether it was music, lyrics, or even an entire identity, these artists are guilty of being rip-offs. Who did it first? Who did it best? Who cares? apparently we care for some strange reason...  ...

when a musician strikes out on their own, it could be a total disaster. But it could also be some of the greatest music of all time. This time we look as musicians who decided to take a stab at making music on their own. For better or worse, it takes guts to go out on your own.    Solo work playlist

is New Jersey the worse state in the union? no. is that mean we are gonna be nice to bands from New Jersey? also no. we look at bands from the "Garden state" and see if what NJ really has to offer. As usual one of us gets irate.   The New Jersey playlist

Offensive, in poor taste, crass? indeed. we look at inappropriate songs and the weirdos that made them, we also dive deep into some of the classic inappropriate songs and artists.    Wildly inappropriate playlist

Mike's back!!! We take a look at the heavy metal styles and sounds of the 1980's. get your bullet belt and jean jackets ready folks, it's gonna be a good time.    80's metal mayhem playlist

It's a one man show this time and we give you Dave! ugh!!! he stumbles and rushes through his desert island album list. This rare solo episode is proof without a shadow of a doubt that this is a team effort.    Dave's desert island samples

What could be better than a great song? A song that isn't ruined by some Yoko Ono voice wrecking the entire experience. Mike the Angry Wizard and I look at songs without vocals. Instrumental tracks that make our hearts sing. I felt gross just typing that. UGH!!!   Instrumentals playlist    

So Mike the Angry wizard is in again to discuss supergroups. when a band is comprised of members of other famous bands, they come together to make some seriously special stuff. No guest vocals or featuring here.    A message from Mike the Angry Wizard: Dude. When you post the next episode. I need a favor. Put in the notes I got dates wrong. When I talk about playing in Utica and being on the phone...

Mike is out of commission and Mike the angry wizard has stepped into the ring to help out. We talk about long songs and how much mike would hate them. we reminisce about Roxy and our days in the studio listening to a bunch of kids just murder a Metallica song over and over again.   Long songs playlist

When two artist get together they can sometimes make something more than what either of them could accomplish on their own. We take a look at collabs that elevate rather than take away from the total product. also, eggs with ketchup!     episode 39 - collaborations playlist

some of the greatest music of all time was written under the effects of drugs and alcohol, dulling the senses or in some cases heightening them to a razor's edge. we take a look at how booze and drugs effected our album collection and possibly our lives.  This episode contains content pertaining to drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, and death. listener discretion is advised.  If you need help, help...

So it happened. Mike saw Clutch live and shared their setlist. we go track by track and Dave gives his opinion on each song and where it sits in his mind.    Episode 37 - clutch