Rock Talk Happy Hour

This episode, we discuss the surprising announcement of Mudvayne's reunion, BUT,  what does it really mean for the band? We also try some beers and talk nu metal nostalgia. Cheers! P.S. Happy Birthday, Chad. I guess. Edit: I missed the details of some references to albums that came after L.D. 50 in the Monolith teaser. It still all seems heavy with L.D. 50 connections tho. -Mario Article: htt...

This episode, we talk about the shows we  were looking forward to seeing before the pandemic shut everything down, how it affected the music industry, and how the live concert picture is looking now and into the future.  We also chat about some Supergroups we forgot to mention,  about some of the background of The Pledge of Allegiance Tour from 2001, while trying some interesting beers. Cheers! R....

This episode, we list and discuss Supergroups, with our friend and special guest Chuck Vans, of the independent online radio show, The Chuck Vans Show! We welcome him back to the show and talk about what a Supergroup is, the types of Supergroups there are, and the whos whos of the bands we are mentioning, all while drinking some brews. Also, what's a guava!? And what are Insane Clown Posse ho...

This episode, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with a St. Patrick's Day Special, discussing Irish bands and musicians, and those with a bit o' Irish in them, all while drinking and rating Irish style beers.  We also talk NFTs, what lactose in beer is, the Grammys, the history of "Whiskey In The Jar," hearing loss (and ear loss) due to loud music, and the religion/polit...

This episode, we discuss bands that are named after animals (and bands that have an animal in their name), and see how many we can name between the four of us. We try some more craft beers, while talking a little more about Billboard charts and a little more about beers that spoil quickly and what to look for. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 29: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0o6w204z3hQGS...

This episode, we dig into One Hit Wonders. We discuss what defines them, what artists have been described as such, and see whether we agree or disagree with it. Plus, we talk, what is at the bottom of your beer can/bottle!? Slime? Is that a slug? A loogie? An oyster? Or all of the above? And, of course, we chat all these things while drinking and rating some more craft beers for you. Cheers! Spoti...

This episode, we discuss bad cover songs! We compare the covers to the originals while trying some craft beers. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 27: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2K63vUzWZ6WDtleieflEGi?si=uQYs-cOwQ0awdJO7qmStDw

This episode, we discuss our favorite cover songs! We compare the covers to the originals while trying some craft beers. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 26: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2K63vUzWZ6WDtleieflEGi?si=uQYs-cOwQ0awdJO7qmStDw

This episode, we discuss bands who changed their names during their careers (...mostly. Some were changes right in their beginnings). And, of course, we try, discuss, and rate some brews. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 25: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Fc67Hd7qFf5vI8iV7MblF?si=ldaooEC6SKaWr1T6g0IkfA

Our first episode of 2021! Happy New Year! This episode, we try a couple new beers, and share stories of musicians we have met. We also learn about the importance of scrapbooking. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 24: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5aNTXvZr7Ftd94Uv9Bhlpc?si=0uoxAYHyQj-GqdUZYZE1Gg

This episode, we present our Xmas Special! We kick off by discussing a Hangover topic; the history of Mountain Dew (and Jack Daniels), plus we say a few words about the late Dimebag Darrell. Then, we discuss and rate both holiday/seasonal craft beers and Christmas tunes by rock, metal, and alternative artists! We also settle the debate on whether A NIghtmare Before Christmas is a Halloween or Chri...

This episode, we finally get to try that Best Maid Pickle Beer! We also try other sour/goses, while discussing dumb and bad band names! Who knew we felt so strongly about band names? And who knew we felt so strongly about punctuation and grammar? Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 22: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RU1h3yqwGgbBGvo6YMYxR?si=dNSTslsRQNicGI5pHYpkjg

This episode, as a Thanksgiving Special,  we discuss bands named after foods (or bands with foods incorporated in their names) and how/why they got that name, while trying and discussing dessert beers. Also, Mario and Frank challenge each other on who can foodify the most non-food band names. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 21: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Z4JmEOxxSwwZdNzz6eSQ0?si=ldeIg...

This episode, we talk some music news, including Ticketmaster's plans to bring back the mosh pits, what some concert layouts are starting to look like during COVID, and more! We also drink some sour beers while talking the topic of the week; Lyrics We Got Wrong (And Common Misheard Lyrics). So, get ready for us to change the way you listen to your music! Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 2...

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS BACKWARD MASKING WHICH MAY BE PERCEPTIBLE AT A SUBLIMINAL LEVEL WHEN THE EPISODE IS PLAYED FORWARD. This episode, we learn about some of the history of backmasking, discuss some songs with backmasking included, talk horror themes in some of our favorite bands and songs, AND we drink and rate a TON of pumpkin beers. We also have an extra little segment after the show...

This episode, we discuss bands named after places! Are they where they are named after? We talk geography, and geography relations to mentioned bands, AND we drink and discuss some pretty interesting beers, including a "smoke" beer, funnel cake beer, and fluffy nuts (not beaver nuts).  Cheers! (We recommend playing the below playlist in order!) Spotify playlist for Episode 18: https://op...

This episode, we discuss musicians who had roles in TV and/or film! Cameos DO NOT count! Only roles where they were playing a character! And, actors who went into music DO NOT count either! We start the episode off by saying a few words about the late great rock legend Eddie Van Halen, who we lost earlier this week; RIP. We also get back to trying random craft beers, including a beer made with Buc...

This episode, we celebrate (what would have been, without COVID) the end of Oktoberfest!  We try and review some more Oktoberfest beers, while also talking about Germany in songs! We talk some Ramones, Rammstein, and more! We also specifically get into Nena's "99 Red Balloons," and Scorpions' "Wind Of Change." Cheers! Prost! Spotify playlist for Episode 16: https://op...

This episode, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! We try and review different Mexican beers, while also talking about musicians and bands with a Hispanic background! Cheers! Salud! Spotify playlist for Episode 15: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/28BcLWskFpdjWyFrxYkWro?si=r9b0pHx4S5abKUYzVkXdjw

This episode, we celebrate (what would have been, without COVID) the start of Oktoberfest!  We try and review different Oktoberfest beers, including official beers of Oktoberfest, while also talking about the festival itself, AND about the musicians and bands that come from Germany! Cheers! Prost! Spotify playlist for Episode 14: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0pfEr6TWOSkVudAZ9xJkpK?si=Cb-8hRCJ...

This episode, in a kinda, sorta, relation/continuation of last episode, we discuss artist who were Gone Too Soon. We also talk about the difference in how alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers are brewed, Hot Topic, why not to laminate things, what we are drinking this episode, and more! Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 13: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pOpdL6i4vMwdGg2yfVBla?si=nN7ifTX5RzOHpg...

This episode, we drink and discuss some Berliner-Style Weiss/Sour beers, get ready to try more pumpkin and Oktoberfest beers of the season, talk a little bit about Metallica's drive-in performance last weekend, and discuss some 'What If?' scenarios in music history and talk about how things could have maybe turned out. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 12: https://open.spotify.co...

This episode, we discuss a little bit of craft beer and music related news, and FINALLY try, discuss, and rate the Big Red Beer called Rojo! This week's music topic, as you already know, is Underrated Bands. Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 11: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08bjdM4nkh8L8daLGm4wbo?si=D1HgTZdVQaqjEW2yobhTDA

This episode, we have the ultimate music and beer episode! We try, discuss, and rate, the craft beers created by some of our/your favorite bands! We also talk some Rojo (Big Red beer) news, Dave Mathews, and reveal a new component to the show! Cheers! Spotify playlist for Episode 10: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cxFJnrzrVLysJEvt3ubZA?si=W5fVROq9SPO2a7xZ5mY9FA

This week, we try beer from China and Japan! And, warning, we might make you angry... we discuss our choices for overrated bands. Cheers!