Rally in the Alley

Cary and Chuck have Pride!  That’s right, pride in our podcast and the continued support from our fans.  But seriously it is Pride month, so what a great opportunity to visit some of our favorite LGBTQ positive movies and music. In the Alley we are family! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-57/pl.u-RRbV085t0PB3D Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening.  Be sure to sub...

It's that time of the year when the Rock and Roll Hall of fame announces their new inductees.  In this second of a two part series we talk about infamous HOF snubs, induction ceremony drama, and some of the best live performances at the Hall. We refer to this episode as 100 Proof, because with the help of Knob Creek things get a bit silly. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for li...

When diverse artists from Willie Nelson to Missy Elliot are inducted this year, a natural question arises: What is the “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame? Join Cary and I as we discuss the origins of rock and roll and critique this year’s and past inductees. We’ll also cover the history of the Hall in this first of a two part series.  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-55/pl.u-b3b8RmNhj9byP Hey...

What happens when a member of a band dies? The show must go on, but what happens when the member is a critical component or a founding member? How do you carry on and should you?  In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of bands that hung it up, bands that continued on with a successful second act, and some bands that should have called it a day.  Join us as we get back on the tra...

Did you know that the Kevin Smith cult classic Clerks was made for only $27,575 and went on to gross $4.4 million? Yes, and this is just one example of a director who seemingly came from nowhere to have great box office success and a film career.  In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of directors with little to no conventional Hollywood backgrounds, who prove all you need is a...

The crowd is wild, the lights have just come back up and we are ready for our encore.  Join us for the second of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time.  We might just throw in some of our personal favorites. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-51/pl.u-Ymb098Mh72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listen...

Sure we all have our favorite albums that we listen to over and over again, but nothing quite beats that live experience.  A stage performance helps the audience and the band get lost in a collective experience, and for that reason some bands just sound better live.  Join us for the first of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time....

Cary and Chuck have almost matched their age in episodes.  So we thought what better way to celebrate 50, than to take a look back at some of the highlights of 1973.  It was definitely a great year for movies and an even better year for music.  Come join us as we look back 50 years and speculate about the next 50.  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-50/pl.u-RRbV0oWT0PB3D Hey Rally fans yo...

Ever wonder how a song comes to be?  Well much like a painter begins with a pencil test, a song begins its life on a demo reel.  Sometimes the final studio take may suffer from overdone production, leaving the demo sounding more natural and genuine.  In this episode we explore some of our favorite songs and their respective demos.  Join us to see which you prefer. https://music.apple.com/us/playli...

You ever wish you could go back in time and do things a little different?   Well through the magic of digital media we can.  Cary and I have been doing this podcast a little over a year now, so it is time to take a look back and revisit some of our earlier episodes for updates.  Unlike George Lucas, we are not altering our earlier work, just enhancing.  In our world Han will always shoot Greedo fi...

Welcome to our first Valentine's Day episode where we discuss famous couples in popular music.  Some are still together, some may even be married, and some just might flat out hate each other, but through it all the music remains.  So join us for this journey into great musical couples of the past and present.  In the immortal words of Toni Tennille, "Do That To Me One More Time". h...

Did you know that right now you can access bots to artificially generate both lyrics and music? That's right, AI can manufacture an entire song.  Join Cary and me for the second part of our  discussion of how we access music. We explore where this future may take us, and take a walk down memory lane as we explore how this digital menace crept into our listening habits through synthesizers, dr...

In this first episode of a two part series we explore the past and present of how we access music, and the role technology has played.   We recount our earliest examples of listening to the radio and buying our first records, tapes, CDs, and digital downloads.  It might be a history lesson, but think of me and Cary as the cool professors.  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-45/pl.u-vxy6kJ...

Join Cary and Chuck for the second half of the year end review of the best new music in 2022.  In this episode we concentrate on the NME (New Music Express) list and play some of our personal favorites from this past year. Ain't no stems or seeds here.  This is some choice sh~~! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks fo...

Join Cary and Chuck for the first of a two part year end review of the best new music in 2022 according to the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists.  As usual we play a bit, critique, compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Adele this time but Tay Tay gets some play. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you ca...

Are you waiting for the family to arrive?  Are you sure you got the room to spare inside? So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun.  That's right it's time to join me and Cary for a look back at our inaugural year of podcasts and play a few of our favorite, and not so favorite Christmas tunes.  Goths, Punks, OGs and Outlaw Cowboys are all welcome around our yule log...u...

Whether you prefer swangas on your slab or 20 inch blades on the Impala, we’ve got you covered as we give a history lesson and pay tribute to the Screwston, TX rap scene, with the help of our professor Reuben Ramirez. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-41/pl.u-vxy6kJ3ugYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening.  Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us...

Let's play seven card draw. In this episode Cary and I dissect what Quentin Tarantino recently claimed are 7 “perfect” movies and must hold at least 2 each.  We then deal ourselves 5 more cards, our personal “perfect” films, and defend them to make our poker movie hand.  It's time to call.  Help us to decide who wins this round. Editors note, I incorrectly refer to the Brian DePalma movi...

Is that Queen I hear? No, wait that’s Vanilla Ice.  Okay this is definitely Marvin Gaye...wait, what, this is Robin Thicke?  In this episode we tackle plagiarism in music and instances that have resulted in famous lawsuits.  Sometimes the similarities are unintentional and others, well they're pushing the boundaries.  Join us for some of our favorite examples.  You will never hear these songs...

What do Scary Monsters, Werewolves of London and Girlfriends in a Coma all have in common.?  Why they are featured in our homage to Halloween of course.  In this episode we dive into some of our favorite examples of spooky and dark themed music.  So whether you are busting ghosts, driving Dead Man's curve or that Highway to Hell, we've got you covered. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist...

We pay our tributes to Anthony Bourdain and the greatest episodes and adventures of his shows with Houston Sous Chef Aidan Chavira-Farris. Aidan also gives us his take on how people in his younger generation were influenced by Bourdain to make cooking their profession.  Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening.  Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram...

In this episode we discuss the latest "best of” list from Rolling Stone magazine.  This time they rank what they consider the best 100 television shows of all time, and Cary and I dissect accordingly.  We also pay tribute to the queen of Country and Blue Grass, Miss Loretta Lynn. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-36/pl.u-PDb40mAIMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks f...

Whether to mask insecurities or simply a money making gimmick, there are plenty of examples of stage personas, costume acts, and makeup-wearing artists in every genre of music. In this  episode we explore some early rock examples, and then jump through metal, rap, EDM, goth, and new wave dandies. School’s out forever? Nah it's just getting started. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-...

The hottest new director in Hollywood or the best new band. It’s a rare thing for a director to knock it out of the park on the first film, or for a band to come out red hot with their first album.  In this episode, Cary and I will sample some of the best debuts and draw some parallels between a director and a band, and their ultimate trajectories.  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-34/p...

Don't go breaking my heart, my endless love, because enough is enough!  Yes that's right duets come in many forms, love songs, dance hits, all male, all female or mixed vocals.  Love them or hate them they do seem to move units.  Join Cary and I for our take on some of the best and worst examples.  What is our inspiration for the episode?  Hint, Elton and Brit Bit pop up. https://music.a...