O'Brien & Doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss Alex Van Halen teaming with Toto’s Steve Lukather, the Vinnie Vincent album that will probably never be released, new music from Peter Gabriel, plus, we introduce a new segment about movies, play MixTape, and climb the Wall of Tunes for O’Brien’s latest pickup at his favorite record store. #vanhalen #petergabriel #mrbig https://www.facebook.com/obrienand...

Send us Fan Mail On this first episode of 2026 we discuss our holiday, including a holiday house fire...we ponder what KISS alum Vinnie Vincent and Peter Criss are thinking with their latest music releases, we hear a new song from the new Megadeth album, play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for the Father of Invention. #KISS #Zappa https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we react to the passing of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner, the arrival of O’Brien’s first grandchild, what it takes to be an aging Rockstar on tour, and we learn what each of us are listening to on our devices this week. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a rock band who has had several lineup changes but is still making white knuckle rock-n-roll. #rob...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we lament the passing of guitar great Steve Cropper. We also discuss the huge July 2026 concert announcements in our neck of the woods, new rock releases for 2026, and we hear two new songs from Guns ‘N’ Roses. Oh, and Doug “Dougs” a classic Christmas flick. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a man who lost a girl to Jim from The Office. #stevecropper...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we debut some of our new imaging positioners (big words describing when a different voice says our name), we discuss Thanksgiving, Doug’s new part-time part-time job, the 15 Diamond Selling Hard Rock Albums ranked according to UCR, and we play MixTape in the middle AND at the end. We climb the Wall of Tunes for a Canadian legend, and we steal his song title for thi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we read some listener mail. Our cursed discussions continue as we lose another famous musician. We talk rock headlines, retirements, and more. We attempt to write some liners for the podcast. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for an iconic 80s pop band out of Australia. #toddsnider #crowdedhouse https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss some rock releases expected in the month of December, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2025 Induction, new music from new artist Stanley Simmons, and most importantly Doug’s service to our country as this episode was recorded on Veteran’s Day. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band that is in both of our top 5 favorites. #rrhf #veteran...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the effects of a full moon on school age children, what we remember about being home sick from school in the 80s, and we lament Hootie’s unnecessary participation in a country song and hear new music from Howl Owl Howl. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a new wave rock band from the 80s. #fullmoon #hootie #thecars #priceisright https://www....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we our favorite Halloween movies, the new album from Mammoth, and some rock and roll headlines. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a soulful 70s artist who we think is not talked about enough. #halloween #mammoth #joecocker https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the sudden passing of Ace Frehley and the eeriness of our talk of KISS on the previous episode (it’s happened before), the long, slow death of MTV, we hear new music from Vince Gill, play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for the birthday boy, and one of our favorite guitar players on the planet. #acefrehley #vincegill #stevelukather https://www.facebo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our rock and roll show at the Cross Insurance Center, 5 greatest hard rock guitar duos of the 80s, the coolest female drummers, played MixTape and climbed the Wall of Tunes for a band who should have kept the makeup on. #kiss https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about our upcoming rock show at the "Big Arena" down the road, the fact that Rush is touring, and we hear the latest single from Megadeth. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes that takes us all the way back to the beginning. #rush #genesis https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we are back to recording video. Check out this episode soon on our YouTube page. Just type in O’Brien & Doug Podcast, click the link and subscribe. We also discuss some underrated songs from some of our favorite bands, we hear the new collaboration between Judas Priest and the late Ozzy Osbourne, plus we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a rock super...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our take on Spinal Tap 2, plus some real life Spinal Tap stories. We also hear new music from Steven Tyler and Yungblud, and we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band out of the 80s who has managed to stay relevant. #spinaltap #aerosmith #bonjovi https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss new rock releases headed your way in the month of October, real Spinal Tap stories from various bands, and O’Brien surprises Doug with what might seem like Christmas morning at a Jazz afficiando’s house. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for the birthday boy on September 16. #spinaltap #jazz #bbking https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode talk about failed parenting, broken guitars, Ozzy’s band, rock imaging with Cousin Larry, new songs from Clapton and Plant, respectively; we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band that we think still holds the record for the “loudest rock concert” #taylor #clapton #plant #deeppurple https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we tackle the rerelease of the latest Bon Jovi album and, why, the new documentary about Heart’s Ann Wilson and and the Most Skipped Songs from 40 Classic Rock Albums, all according to Ultimate Classic Rock. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for an underrated Canadian melodic rock band. #bonjovi #heart #haremscarem https://www.facebook.com/obrienandd...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about the future of the podcast, the pitfalls and sheen of ai, hear new music from Cheap Trick and the Redrocker, play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for the 2nd album of a 90s supergroup. #newmanagement #ai #cheaptrick #sammyhagar #damnyankees https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about O’Brien’s trip to see the Doobies, Megadeth’s farewell, and new rock releases expected this September. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a blues artist who has kept the blues alive for many years. #doobies #megadeth #bonamassa https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about our upcoming tour of the County with the Star City Syndicate, we put our two cents into the discussion of the Big “5” Hard Rock Guitarists of the 80s according to Ultimate Classic Rock. O’Brien showed his kids “Strange Brew”, and found and old digital recorder with some interesting recordings. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a fol...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we read some listener mail, talk rock news, discuss Ultimate Classic Rock’s list of the Top 50 Yacht Rock Songs, and whatever else enters our atmosphere. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for O’Brien’s favorite artist of all time. #yachtrock #vincegill https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode…we take a couple weeks off and everyone dies!? We react to the loss of Ozzy, Hulk, Theo, etc. We also recap our two big gigs and tell the story of surprising our brother Bob at his first ever art show. We also discuss some music news and play MixTape. We climb the Wall of Tunes for one of our favorite artists of all time. #ozzy #hulk #johnhiatt https://www.facebook...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss O’Brien’s short vacation, new music from Mammoth, old music from Star City Records, and we travel down the Rick Beato rabbit holes. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a 70s band named after the elements. Plus, we end the podcast the quickest we ever have. There was a good reason. We’ll tell you in…two weeks. #rickbeato #ew&f https:/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the Ozzy tribute, hear new music from Foo Fighters and Stryper, play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for one of O'Brien's favorite bands from the 80s. Oh, and we imagine playing Mario with Whitney Houston. #ozzy #stryper #journey https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our recent Syndicate gig, O'Brien's anniversary and upcoming Def Leppard concert, the remastering of Van Halen's Balance album, and the "25 Album Titles That Were Just Begging for Bad Reviews", courtesy of Ultimate Classic Rock. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a teen idol from the 60s who now plays the blues....