The TMQ Podcast (Formerly the Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast)

On this episode for the history piece, I revisit the St. Louis vs. Axl Rose “riot.” Most importantly I give you my two cents on the Black Sabbath Farewell Show scheduled for July 5, 2025. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pYpkQ4cPac&list=RD9pYpkQ4cPac&start_radio=1

The TMQ Podcast Season #2 Episode #1: Led Zeppelin receives the Kennedy Center Honors award for their contributions to American Arts and Performances in America. Also, I take a look at the Pit Diaper and I salute Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain on his retirement. Lets just say, you’re lucky I don’t have a drum kit. Check it out. Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAsUq2aIyr8 https://nypost.com/202...

The origins of the Parental Advisory Label and the people behind it. Rock news and more. Check it out. Links: https://www.gamerbraves.com/family-gives-son-a-yugioh-card-headstone/ https://ultimateclassicrock.com/heart-cancels-tour-dates/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=w&utm_term=UCR%20New%20Smart%20List https://variety.com/2024/music/news/heart-european-tour-ann-wils...

You have never heard anyone explain Rush’s 2112 to you like Tommy has. He’ll also explain that if you like destroying your innards with hot food, “Pepper X” is your route. Rock news as always and no KISS segment. Can you believe that? Well, at least not a segment on this podcast. Links: https://apnews.com/article/pepper-x-carolina-reaper-guinness-ed-currie-9c28d8cace1db200e1f9339e783cfbf3 https://...

The TMQ Podcast Season #1 Episode #4: I’m still under an hour, I’m so amazed how I can shut up so timely. Especially with the topic of Sabbath alone. Throw in some U2 history as well and I could have gone for a long time. Check those segments out plus a WTFrijoles on the guy who changed his name to Bacon Cheeseburger. Plus, some real interesting rock news from both the Slayer and Van Halen Headqua...

On this episode the origins of both Bad Company and Mötley Crüe are discussed. We get to see what Gene Simmons is up to KI ϟϟ post-retirement and I forensically break down a photograph of the "Demon" against that of a potential imposter (see podcast episode art/photo frame). We hop on a plane and flashback to podcast past with a guy you whose farting wasn’t appreciated on a plane full of passenger...

The TMQ Podcast Season #1 Episode #2: Tommy gets some more cool Rock gifts from around the planet as his dear friend and and friend of the podcast, Betzy Calderon, send in some very cool momentos. Also on his episode he visits the number 1 Christmas from 1973, Slade’s Merry X-Mas Everybody, highlight’s Van Halen’s “Jump” and tackles KI ϟϟ ‘ final concert. The Rash Tag What the Frijoles is a good s...

The TMQ Podcast Season #1 Episode #1: This podcast is the flagship podcast of the TMQ Podcast. On it, you’ll hear about Genesis, Metallica and KIϟϟ. You’ll also find out where those Peru Alien mummies have landed. It’s capped off with some very interesting Rock News. That’s not counting a jamming mega outro you’ll hear. You can download/stream this episode, its available on many of your favorite D...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season The Final Episode: It’s over. I’ve decided to pull the plug on this podcast. But I won’t go out with one final attempt to super embarrass myself with a demented parody. Thanks to Jay and Adam for starting this with me. BTW, you both kind of end it with me as well. I can’t leave without thanking all the Legions of Fans for listening and without a doubt...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #16: Season 4 has come to an end. Tommy pulled it off mostly all by his lonesome. I mean, what’s so hard about sitting in front of a microphone and yapping away. You try it and get back with him to let him know. In this season finale, he speaks early Rod Stwart, Ace Frehley , Green day, Public Toilet Stall Messages, all the bad stuff happen...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #15: Tommy is back from a very brief visit in Tampa, FL, so episode 15 is on record with his take on what happened what seems years ago during the month of August, from Elvis, to the Who’s Baba O’riley to Aerosmith to Nirvana. Warning: Tommy just bought a new distortion pedal for this guitar and decided to remake an intro to a segment Adam...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #14: Tommy has been putting off for quite a while and the time has come to revamp the format of the Tommy and Adma Hard to Name Podcast. He’s finally hit the reset button. Change is good. Minor in this case, but it was inevitable. On this episode he says goodbye to some well know segments, changed theme music and has even shortened the cont...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #13: For all of you who like short podcasts, well, here it is. After 7 months of toiling, in some cases toileting, Tommy has finally announced he’s revamping the Podcast. What will it be like? Nobody knows, especially him. But for all those geniuses out there, the podcast critics/haters with great ideas, here’s your chance. Send a few ideas...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #12: Tommy is back form Boston and instead of replaying an old episode to fill in gaps he cranked out this podcast even though he has about 5 other summer projects going on. There’s a few good surprises and a bunch of opportunities to make fun of what he dares to call talent. It’s all on the internet and to the embarrassment of their loved...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #11: If you thought (or hoped) Tommy has given up, you haven’t been more wrong. In this episode he poses questions about zippers and identifying as another gender, not the one at birth, Chicago (the band), harps playing heavenly Zeppelin tunes, Van Halen, plays his bass live in tribute to U2, tlks KI Revenge and even manages to squeeze in a...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #10: Its National Tolkien Reading Day! So what does a Lord of the Rings nerd who loves that do? He talks about it of course. It’s a Podcast. What the hell else would he do. He being Tommy. Also in this episode are many cool Rock and Roll history facts and Tommy screws it up by tying in all things Tolkien and the LOR. Also on this podcast, y...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #9: Tommy looks at the analytics and to his surprise, they were pretty good. Could be he was still on some of his flu medication. He caught a nasty cold. None the less, on this podcast some more changes were made. Rock History stays front and center. Check out the Sound if the Week, that changed a little but not enough to exclude Lizzo in G...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #8: Tommy evidently thinks Adam us never coming back so he continues to sabotage the podcast with his terrible attempt to sing during some of the segments. He shouldn't be serenading anyone this St. Valentine's Day. That aside, he tackles the rock history with so many great history pieces. He even briefly visits this Grammys. Plus both the...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #7: Tommy in the pilot’s with no co-pilot yet, so brace yourselves for another bumpy ride. Its use your gift card day, there’s a lot of origin breakdown stories and thank heavens, there’s no Tommy on the electric bass damaging eardrums while destroying Zeppelin songs. We go back in time when Gene Simmons was fired by out most former preside...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #6: Things that happen while Adam is away, Tommy goes on this fantasy voyage of DATECOBA Promotions and how it originated. He also dares come up with the worst thing you’ve heard on the Zeppelin 101. Then Tommy realizes, almost all the way towards the end, the audio sync in between the control board and the recording software is way off. It...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #5: With Adam out for the time being its still Tommy behind the mike. I think with the title alone shound be enough to entice you to take a listen. It’s all on the internet and to the embarrassment of their loved ones, they invite you to download/stream this episode available on many of your favorite DSPs. Subscribe, share then write a comm...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #4: Tommy is flying solo again. Adam demanding professional and extravagant lifestyle has him on hiatus once more. Tommy being the egomaniac that he is, couldn’t let the Legions down and tackled this episode by himself. Its all about Lager Beer, the birth of the jukebox, the chick who co-starred on it Miguel Jackson’s “Thriller” video, amon...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #3: First Happy Veteran’s Day to all of our fellow Veteran buddies and compatriots who took the oath to serve our wonderful nation. That aside, this episode has nothing to do with this holiday, however it is full of all the other stuff our freedoms allow us as a country. Like talking all kinds of stupid stuff about music and popular culture...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Season #4 Episode #2: On National Trick-Or-Treat Day, Tommy and Adam argue over who should be critics. Black Sabbath start touring in the U.S., Heart gets their big break, Madonna desecrates the Puerto Rican flag amongst other rock history topics. The Hip-Storic Hip-Hop Rappizzle pays tribute to Female Hardcore Rappers and their Ill Nana’s. Rob Zombie’s “Dra...

The Tommy and Adam Hard to Name Podcast Episode #1 Season #4: If you thought “How the hell is this crap still going on?”, you’re not alone. We did too. 3 years and counting! It does have some minor changes, very minor and we still have the staples plus the stuff our legion of listeners love to hate. It’s all on the internet and to the embarrassment of their loved ones, they invite you to download/...