Interview with Greg Prato (Author of Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History)

The Rock Hall Squad (David, Greg, Mark, Michelle, and Tom) join Nick for this year's Rock Hall draft! We ponder which artists could be nominated on the performers ballot for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2026. Support the show

Prolific author Greg Prato joins Nick to talk about his recent book Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History. We discuss the many rock stars and personalities he interviewed while working on his book, artists of that era that deserve more love and attention, and so much more!You can purchase a copy of Greg's book through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Quarto. Support the show

Kailyn returns to discuss the 2025 concert documentary Depeche Mode: M.We discuss Kailyn seeing the movie's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, our thoughts on the movie, and cap it off with a rundown of our favorite songs from their legendary catalog.This is one for the devotees! Support the show

Traci and Jon join the show to discuss the career and legacy of Phil Collins, one of the most legendary musicians of all time. We focus on Collins’ solo career and explore a wide range of topics, including his years with Genesis, his catalog of massively successful songs (“In the Air Tonight,” “You’ll Be in My Heart,” among others), and his legendary performances at Live Aid. We also discuss why he deserves a second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Traci's campaign Get Phil Voted In raises awareness to help get Collins inducted into the Rock and preserve his legacy as a pop culture icon. And while you're at it...fill out her campaign's form to share your fandom and consider supporting their effort via Patreon. Support the show

Richard returns to discuss the 2024 documentary One to One: John & Yoko, which focuses on the years John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent together in a Greenwich Village apartment from 1971 to 1973. The film also centers on the benefit concert "One to One," held at Madison Square Garden in August 1972. We conclude with a rundown of our favorite John Lennon and Beatles songs.The film is now streaming on HBO Max.Support the show

Prolific author Sean Egan join Nick to discuss his latest book Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years. We also talk about Sean's research for the book, and provide a quick track-by-track rundown of this classic album.Here is Sean's website where you can find all the other wonderful books he has written over the years. You can purchase a copy of Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years at most major retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.Support the show

Part Two of our coverage and analysis of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With a different set of friends who also went to the show, Nick invited Cliff, Ross, Pat, and Jeff to give their thoughts on everything that went down.The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 8th.This year's class included Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, Lenny Waronker, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon.Support the show

Nick attended the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last weekend and asked for a little help from his friends to discuss their experiences attending the event. Darren, Jon, Richard, and Traci share what it was like to be in the Peacock Theater and give their takes on everything that went down.The ceremony took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, November 8th.This year's class included Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Carol Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden, Lenny Waronker, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon.Part II, with different guests who also attended the induction ceremony, will be released in the coming days.Support the show

Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Williams, and others. We also discuss Bell's upcoming induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month.If you haven't already, check out our 2021 episode that focuses on The Spinners!Support the show

Joe, Colin, and Bay return to discuss Alison Ellwood's 2023 documentary Let the Canary Sing, which focuses on the life and career of music icon Cyndi Lauper. We give our thoughts on the movie in the first half of this episode. The second half is devoted to discussing Lauper's pending induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this month.If you haven't already, check out our episode from 2022 about Lauper's career and legacy.Support the show