Mr. K’s Super Show

In this episode, we take a look at the 1982 album Coda, which would serve as a postscript to the legendary catalogue of Led Zeppelin.  This album features unreleased studio (and as it turns out, live) tracks spanning the band's entire career. Although it was put together to fulfill a contractual obligation, this album has some gems on it and if you were there in '82 like we were, you were glad to...

In this episode, we pay homage to one of the greatest guitar heroes ever, Jeff Beck, who recently passed away at age 78. Guest Co-Host Brad Page (I'm In Love With That Song podcast, The Pod Remains The Same) and me discuss Beck's music and the impact it had on us and on rock and roll as we know it.  We talked about our favorite albums and songs by Mr. Beck, who emerged from The Yardbirds in the 19...

In this episode, we delve into the origins of Led Zeppelin's final studio album, In Through The Out Door. From the ill-fated 1977 tour to the "satanic" origins of some of the music, we leave no stone unturned as we go track by track through Led Zep's final studio sessions.  And we'll explore such mysteries as who REALLY produced this album, which member of Led Zeppelin got a brand spankin' new key...

In this episode, we take on Led Zeppelin's feature film and live album The Song Remains The Same. What started out as an attempt to document Led Zep's concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1973 became a film that featured fantasy sequences, backstage drama, and yes, the songs and music that propelled Led Zeppelin to become one of the biggest bands of all-time. And while Zeppelin manager Peter Grant...

We delve into the mysteries and magic of Led Zeppelin's darkest album, Presence. Though there was much behind the scenes drama, Led Zep was able to turn it into an album that included one of their greatest accomplishments, "Achilles Last Stand," And what exactly is "The Object?"  And what does it mean? Hopefully we can shed a light on this.  And if we don't, it's nobody's fault but ours. Hosted by...

Halloween is upon us, so it's time for another KISS episode We discussed the albums KISS Killers and Creatures Of The Night, which are both celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Guest co-hosts James Hager (PodKISSt podcast) and Chris Czynszak (Decibel Geek podcast) helped to unravel The Case Of The Mystery Musicians, among other things. And we'll find out how Saturday Night Live's Dan Aykr...

Continuing on from our last episode, we examine sides 3 and 4 of Led Zeppelin's pivotal 1975 double album masterpiece, Physical Graffiti. From the psychedelia of "In The Light" to the ferocity of the "The Wanton Song," we go track by track through this classic album, leaving no stone (or riff) unturned. Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page

Guest Co-Hosts Alex Alt (Slydog Music podcast) and Eric Miller (Pods & Sods) help me delve into the legendary progressive band Kansas with a track-by-track deep dive into their first compilation album, The Best Of Kansas. We had fun going into the band's history and their key accomplishment of their golden period spanning the 70s and the 80s.

In this episode, we delve into the first record of one of the greatest double albums of all-time, Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti.   We go track by track on a journey through one of Led Zeppelin's most diverse outings, a collection that emcompasses rock, blues, world music, psychedelia and so much more!  The album that gave us "Kashmir," "Trampled Underfoot," and "The Wanton Song," among others....

Guest Co-Host: Jeff Harris. In this episode, guest co-host Jeff Harris and me delve into what we call "The Michael McDonald Effect."   While he's best known for his hits as a solo artist and lead singer for The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald had a wide ranging effect on the musical genre known as "Yacht Rock." He played and sang on many artists' recordings, such as Steely Dan and is the patron...

In this episode, we examine one of Led Zeppelin's most eclectic and enduring works, Houses Of The Holy.  This album traverses a wide rangs of musical styles (prog, reggae, funk, & rock, among others) and finds the band exploring new techniques and approaches to their craft. We had fun exploring this classic album track by track and we hope you will too! Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page

In this episode, guest co-host Brad Page (I'm In Love With That Song podcast) and me discuss Yes's landmark album Close To The Edge, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year! We discuss the intricacies of all three tracks, with their peaks, valleys, and idiosyncrasies and how Yes rallied to make this sonic, musical, and lyrical masterpiece. We also discuss the live recordings Yessongs and P...

50 years ago, at the peak of their live performance heyday, Led Zeppelin recorded two sold out shows at the L.A. Forum.  31 years later, a live album was compiled from those shows and released as How The West Was Won. In this episode, we talk about this great document of live Led Zeppelin at their finest.  Led Zeppelin was giving their audiences their money's worth and this classic live album capt...

Guest Co-Hosts: Thee Matt Porter and Lee Conrad. Let's go back 45 years, to when a 10 year old boy discovers a new Marvel Comic featuring KISS....a book that will change his life forever, introducing him to the worlds of KISS and music. In 1977, KISS topped the Gallup Poll as most popular group and they were at the peak of their powers, ruling the roost with not one, but TWO albums that year, Love...

In this episode, we delve into one of the greatest albums of all time, 1971's Led Zeppelin IV. This is Led Zeppelin at the pinnacle and we take a deep dive into this masterwork, with such classic rock tracks as "Stairway To Heaven," "Rock And Roll," and "When The Levee Breaks," among others. We examine each song and it's place alongside the other great tracks on this album, as well as its signific...

Guest Co-Host: Julian Gill. Once again Julian Gill (Aerosmith On Tour 1973-85 author) discusses with me The Bad Boys From Boston, Aerosmith.  This time, we discuss the period spanning 1985-2012, which saw the band stage a major commercial comeback and once again, take over the rock world.   We discuss the peaks and valleys of Aerosmith's post-rehab comeback and have a spirited discussion spanning...

We're at it again, tackling Led Zeppelin's 1970 album, Led Zeppelin III. Led Zep takes us on some left turns here and we try to keep up with each and every one of them as we go track by track through this classic work. This is one of Zep's most eclectic albums, with a diversity of styles and instrumental approaches that show their willingness to explore uncharted musical territory, yet make it acc...

It's April Fools' Day and we're on a fools mission! A mission from god! Guest Co-Host Terry Hamblin and I delve into The Blues Brothers -- the music & the movie! When original Saturday Night Live cast members Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi turned their passion for rhythm & blues music into a musical act, they became their alter egos, Jake & Elwood Blues, and brought along some of the all...

In our second smash zepisode, we delve into Led Zeppelin's second album, the one that gave us the legendary songs "Whole Lotta Love," "Heartbreaker," and Led Zep's ode to citrus fruit, "The Lemon Song," among others. Each track is analyzed, dissected, and of course, we throw in lots of Zeppelin trivia and musings! Your hosts are Chris Karam and Brad Page.

Guest Co-Host: Jeff Harris Returning co-host Jeff Harris & Me had fun surprising each other with a top five list of our all-time favorite greatest hits / best of albums. These albums are, in all cases, great albums unto themselves, and are classics in their own right.  Not only are these great collections of these artists’ songs, but the album covers have become iconic over the last few decade...

Mr. K's Super Show presents...The Pod Remains The Same (A Led Zeppelin Podcast) An exploration of the catalog of one of rock's greatest groups begins! The Pod Remains The Same  (A Led Zeppelin Podcast)  will break down each album song-by-song, and  we'll tell y'all why we think Led Zeppelin is one of the greatest groups of all-time. This promises to be a great journey through the catalog of one of...

Episode 31: Big Honkin’ Box O’ Destroyer! Guest Co-Host: Lee Conrad This episode gets a KST injection!   Guest Co-Host Lee Conrad (The Scrappy Doo Principle & Kisstory Science Theatre podcasts) and I delve into KISS’s 45th anniversary deluxe box set for their 1976 album Destroyer! We talk about everything included in this big box and uncovered some revelations along the way: ·        The Betty...

Guest Co-Host: Jeff Harris What started as a semi-serious discussion about The Beatles’ Get Back documentary devolved into Guest Co-Host Jeff Harris (Behind The Grooves) and myself doing Beatle “Scouser” accents, sidetrips into “what ifs” as Doobie Brother Michael McDonald taking a stab at “Let It Be” and so much silliness…well, It’s All Too Much to take, really! But we had so much fun going off t...

Guest Co-Host: Becky Williams Hall We get this year up and Rollin' (pun firmly intended) with yet another episode about The Bay City Rollers. With last year’s passing of BCR lead singer Les McKeown, I decided to ask BCR mega-fan Becky Williams Hall to share some of her memories of meeting the Rollers over the years, and we had a fun discussion sharing our own histories and fandom about the band. L...

Guest Co-Host: Terry Hamblin This year marks the 55th anniversary of the original pre-fab four, The Monkees, and we’re ringing in the holiday season with good cheer from Mike, Micky, Peter, and Davy and the group’s catalog of great pop songs. Guest Co-Host Terry Hamblin and me were both at the Chevalier Theatre show of The Monkees (Mike and Micky) Farewell Tour in Medford, MA on Oct 30, 2021. We d...