WMMR - MMaRchives Podcast

Celebrate Art Garfunkel’s 85th birthday with a trip back to March 1, 1994, when the legendary singer chatted with Pierre Robert. In this classic interview, Garfunkel talks about his love for the Phillies, the excitement of performing “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” his album Up Till Now, becoming a father, and recording music with James Taylor. He also opens up about his lifelong friendship and comp...

For Gavin Rossdale’s birthday, we’re taking a trip back to March 1, 2015, when the Bush frontman sat down with Pierre Robert backstage at the Tower Theater before the band’s show that night. Gavin talked about Bush’s ever-changing setlists, the creative process behind their album Man on the Run, the importance of keeping rock music alive, and the personal experiences that influence his songwriting...

In this WMMR flashback, Pierre Robert sits down with Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland and guitarist Dean DeLeo for a memorable interview from April 11, 2000. As we celebrate what would have been Weiland’s birthday on October 27, revisit the band’s early days, the diverse musical influences behind their sound, the story and meaning of “Sex Type Thing,” and STP’s return to the stage follo...

In this WMMR flashback, Matt Cord catches up with Tom Petty and the members of Mudcrutch on May 18, 2016, just days before the release of their second album, 2. Tom Petty shares stories about the band's Gainesville roots, returning to the bass, recording the new album, and why Mudcrutch wanted to keep its tour intimate with smaller venues. The conversation also features plenty of laughs, memories...

Celebrate Sammy Hagar’s 79th birthday with a look back at his memorable conversation with WMMR’s Pierre Robert from June 25, 2025! The Red Rocker takes Pierre on a journey through his legendary career, from his early days with Montrose and wild rock-and-roll stories to his time with Van Halen and the special bond he shared with Eddie Van Halen. Sammy also opens up about the inspiration behind his...

Mark Tremonti joins The Preston & Steve Show for a wide-ranging conversation about his obsession with guitar amps and the never-ending search for the perfect tone, his unexpected love of Frank Sinatra, his 25-machine pinball collection, and his experience as a certified tattoo artist. Mark also talks about Van Halen, the importance of phrasing and groove, his musical evolution, and why the pur...

Shinedown fans, get ready for something truly special! 93.3 WMMR is opening the legendary MMaRchives once again with an exclusive Acoustic Afternoon featuring Brent Smith and Zach Myers of Shinedown. This one-of-a-kind event is even more memorable because it marks the first-ever crossover between WMMR and our sister station, 92.5 WXTU, bringing together rock and country fans from across the Delawa...

On July 9th, 2026 Black Stone Cherry stopped by The Preston & Steve Show ahead of their Quakertown concert to perform acoustic versions of "Deep" and "Stay," share stories from decades on the road, talk about touring everywhere from UK arenas to intimate clubs, reflect on their Kentucky roots, discuss their family's incredible musical history, and explain why their motto of "Family first, ego...

Matt Cord catches up with Rob Hyman of The Hooters as he announces the band's 11th annual homecoming concerts at the Keswick Theatre on November 6 and 7. Rob talks about the band's rare summer off from touring, their recent return to MMRBQ, what fans can expect from this year's hometown shows, and why continuing the Keswick tradition felt like the perfect way to honor their longtime friend Pierre...

Rock legend Peter Frampton joined The Preston & Steve Show to talk about his new album Carry The Light, featuring the single "Lions At The Gate" with Tom Morello. Peter opened up about living with inclusion body myositis, explained how he continues to play guitar despite the challenges, shared stories about collaborating with Morello and producer Julian, reflected on the enduring legacy of Fra...

Melissa Etheridge called into The Preston & Steve Show to discuss her latest studio album Rise . She is also going on the "Raised on Radio" tour with a stop at Longwood Gardens on September 2nd. She talked about returning to songwriting after nearly a decade, staying out of her own way creatively, and writing deeply personal songs inspired by both lifelong dreams and heartbreaking loss. Meliss...

On May 31st, 2026 all those who loved Pierre Robert gathered in Rittenhouse Square to watch the unveiling of his official dedicated bench. Orchestrated by the Friends of Rittenhouse Square through donations, the bench was officially unveiled and the ceremony broadcasted live on WMMR. Matt Cord resided as Master of Ceremonies with words from Rene Robert, Pierre's brother, June Armstrong, Executive...

Pierre Robert had an in depth conversation with the legendary Pete Townshend of The Who back on March 9th, 2007. The pair discussed how special the Philly crowds are, how the band has evolved over the years and a legendary myth of fish dying due to intense sound is debunked...and replaced with a new legendary story! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants joins Markus to talk about the band’s new album,  The World Is To Dig , the inspiration behind their Wu-Tang-inspired single, and what fans can expect from their three-night, all-different-set run in Philly. From songwriting insights to tour details and even a cheesesteak recommendation, it’s a fun, wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss. See...

Matt Cord caught up with members of The Hooters prior to their set at MMRBQ 2026. They talked at length about the show being a tribute to the life and legacy of Pierre Robert. They also discussed how their set would be much longer than when they played at Live Aid and how we all found out that Dave Grohl of Nivana/Foo Fighters is a massive Hooters fan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Brent Porche of 93.3 WMMR sits down with guitarist Brian Quinn for a wide-ranging conversation that traces Quinn’s musical roots, celebrates his past work, and highlights an especially active new chapter in his career. Brent & Brian touch on all of his various projects and bands like Octane, Fosterchild, The Brian Quinn Band, and his time performing alongside Cand...

Brent and Zach of Shinedown joined Pierre Robert and Brent Porche backstage just before their outstanding headlining set at MMRBQ 2019. They spoke about the meaning of "Get Up", how Philly feels like home to the band and a lot more, PLUS the guys present Pierre with one of the coolest gifts we've ever seen: guitar picks emblazoned with Pierre's face on them! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

A flashback to MMRBQ 2015 when Pierre Robert sat down with the members of Stone Temple Pilots. They were fronted at that time by none other than Chester Bennington of Linkin Park. They discuss Chester wearing both hats performing in both bands, when new music would arrive and field trip memories to the Franklin Institute. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna zoomed into The Preston & Steve Show to promote Godsmack's upcoming performance at MMRBQ 2026. He also touches on the "powerful" new live album "Godsmack: Live at Moheagan Sun", dropping out of school to learn the drums of "Exit Stage Left", and the legendary Phillies player who P&S made a Godsmack song their theme music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

Sometime in the early 90's, then new Late Night host Conan O'Brien called in to chat with Pierre Robert. They get candid about stepping into the role after David Letterman, how Conan met Max Weinstein and got him to lead his house band, and how comedy is essentially all just lying. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Rock and roll meets theater in full force as I catch up with Alice Cooper ahead of this year’s MMR*B*Q, and the conversation proves exactly why he remains one of the most enduring and fascinating figures in music. From the moment we start talking, Cooper is sharp, funny, and completely dialed in—still every bit the ringmaster of the dark carnival he’s built his career on. We kick things off with t...

In 2013, Skillet stopped by the WMMR studios for a conversation with Matt Cord. The band was celebrating the release of their 8th studio album Rise . The talk how they needed to record the record from a selection of 72 songs, the first time they heard their music on the radio and how being married in a rock and roll band works for them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

On February 8th 2010 Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders called into Pierre Robert's show. Their live record Live In London was just about to come out and Pierre was quite impressed with how it captured the raw and powerful sound of the band. They also discuss his golden retriever Lucy, Chrissie's relationship with alcohol and a moment that could've been with Pierre visiting Chrissie's hometown of Ak...

Dolly Parton has done so much in her fantastic career. From books, a rock album, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She at first declined the induction but after some persuasion she accepted and wanted to put out a rock album to make sure she felt it was justified! The album Rockstar is fantastic and includes 30 songs with guests from Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, Rob Halford,...

On July 25th, 2012 Amy Lee of Evanescence called WMMR to chat with Pierre Robert about their upcoming participation in the Carnival of Madness tour. They dive into how this version of the band is the strongest ever, how the movie 'Amadeus' inspired her to get into music and her love of Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...