O'Brien & Doug

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....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we our participation in an upcoming bar game, our first big gig of the season, the passing of Bad Company guitarist/songwriter Mick Ralphs and we look at new music releases for July. We also hear new music from Motley Crue with Dolly Parton, yup, you read that correctly; and Dean Deleo of STP. O’Brien introduces us to a new band and we play MixTape and climb the Wa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss the passing of the legendary Brian Wilson and his lasting contribution to music. We also hear new music from the “sons of the Beatles”, and a sort reunion of the Police. We talk cover songs that were bigger/better than the originals, we play MixTape and dedicate our Wall of Tunes segment to our favorite Beach Boys songs. #brianwilson #beatles  https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our upcoming gigs, high school sports schedules, and songs to put babies to sleep. We also hear new music from the original Alice Cooper Band and Mike Campbell’s (of the Heartbreakers) new band the Dirty Knobs. We also do MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for an artist who we, amazingly, have not covered yet on this podcast. #alicecooper #vanmorrison h...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss our recent gigs, what happens to classic rock when all our rock star heroes are gone, and the 50 greatest power ballads. We also do MixTape and a special Wall of Tunes featuring one of our favorite songwriting duos. #warrenbrothers https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss Billy Joel’s health problems, the collaboration between Willie Nelson and Steve Perry, the loss of guitar great Rick Derringer, and the new song from Tony Iommi and….Robbie Williams? We unearth a couple of O’Brien’s old demo recordings and we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band who is now on their 4th lead singer. #billyjoel #rickderringe...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about our best gig to date, we discuss June music releases, we compare our picks for the best song from 11 Hair Metal bands, and we discuss the dismissal of Josh Freese as the drummer for the Foo Fighters. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for the King of Country Music. #foofighters #georgestrait https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https:...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we discuss bands everyone loves to hate, how pop songs aren’t as complex as they used to be, and O’Brien has found the most complete rock song ever. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band from the 70s that both O’Brien and Doug were NOT into, but now they are in their top 15. #steelydan https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram....

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we hear new music from Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Mammoth, and we learn of a new artist named Lemoyne Alexander. We discuss bands who we think should have been bigger; O’Brien introduces Doug to the “Wonky Donky”; we play MixTape, and we climb the Wall of Tunes for a band who rebranded with a new lead singer, and their first album with that singer was their best w...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode Doug has a big announcement. Plus, we discuss Sammy Hagar’s new song that came to him in a dream from Eddie Van Halen. The music rocks. The lyrics, meh. We hear about Sammy’s possible collaboration with Kirk Hammett and about Metallica’s new deluxe reissue. We talk Rock and Roll Hall of Fame news, if we have to, and we play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we hear new music from Billy Idol with Avril Lavigne and Mick Jones of Foreigner. We discuss songs that cannot be left out of our favorite band’s concert setlists. We play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for an underrated pop rock singer from the 80s with so many big hits that we forgot about them. #billyidol #eddiemoney https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we highlight the list of new Rock releases headed your way in May, we preview a couple of our bands’ upcoming shows; we also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a British foursome who are finally headed to the dreaded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. #badcompany https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail It’s our 5 year anniversary. On this episode we talk about the State Modern Band Festival, a recent gig, we reminisce about 5 years of the podcast, ponder what the world would be like without Yoko Ono, play MixTape, and climb the Wall of Tunes for a band that David Foster ruined. #5years #chicago https://www.facebook.com/obrienanddoug/ https://instagram.com/obrien_and_doug

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we hear new music from Bachman Turner Overdrive…yes, you read that correctly; we vote in Ultimate Classic Rock’s Final Four Best Album of the 80s, and, since it’s the legendary Jeff Porcaro’s birthday (RIP) we celebrate one of the greatest drummers ever by highlighting some of our favorite songs from Toto. We also play MixTape and climb the Wall of Tunes for a blu...