EP 55: We're BAAAAAAAACK!

Yes, it’s true – Mike and Nick are BACK IN ACTION! Cover to Cover returns after a long hiatus. LOTS has gone on since we last were with you, so in this episode we touch on a ton of hot-button topics and give our not-so-educated takes on all of them. Things like:- Our favorite album releases of 2025 thus far- Black Sabbath RETIRING and the “Back to the Beginning” concert- Tariffs and how it affects the music worldAnd more!We’ll also be going through our famous segments:- Dumb News- DIS-Covered- This Song SUCKSMake sure you tune in for the triumphant return of COVER TO COVERED! BE THERE! Or don’t. But BE THERE!

Ya know, usually if you do our show once, that is enough for a lifetime, but Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke has agreed to come on AGAIN in a triumphant return - along with some special guest - Paul's own son, Spencer Jackson - a musician in his own right and part time guitar tech for Blackberry Smoke!We talk about how Blackberry Smoke has been able to continue on in the time following the untimely death of founding member Brit Turner, get some stories from the road, and what 2025 and beyond looks like for BBS!We also fight over Van Halen songs, and of course feature our award-winning* segments, "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"*Roger the Pug gave us the award for "Best Podcast Segment for Pugs Who Don't Speak"). That's legit...right?

On this episode of Cover to Covered, Mike and Nick completely 'fanboy' out as our guest is none other than multi-instrumentalist Roger Joseph Manning Jr. of power pop legends JELLYFISH!We discuss Roger's musical journey - from his beginnings of taking simple piano lessons to the present day as part of Beck's touring band. We talk Jellyfish, The Moog Cookbook, Imperial Drag, TV Eyes, The Lickerish Quartet, his solo career (including his newest EP, "Radio Daze"), why we have to say his FULL name, and more! Roger drops all sorts of knowledge on being a musician and what he's learned over the years.We'll also feature our famous segment, "DIS-covered". You'll just have to listen to find out all the cool details!!!Check out everything "Roger" at https://rogerjosephmanningjrofficial.comPodcast website: https://www.covertocovered.com

Mike and Nick are back after a summer respite, and this time around they are joined by San Diego Alt-Rockers MANGANISTA. Manganista, like most every other band, started off as a fun, DIY project. Now, over 20 years later, they have developed a cult-like following, nabbed an indie record label deal, and most recently have released a box set with dub-style remixes! We'll discuss how all this came to be, and how you, too, can do the same!Of course, we shall also feature our most famous segments - Dumb News, DIS-Covered, and This Song Sucks! Check it all out LIVE on Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at 9pm Eastern/6pm PacificPodcast Links:Webpage - http://www.covertocovered.com/GUEST LINKS:Band page - https://manganista.weebly.com/Label - https://escapehatchrecords.com/collec...Everything Manganista - https://linktr.ee/manganista

Mike and Nick are back once again with a post-Memorial day show, and are super proud to be featuring an interview with Bassist/Vocalist/Front of House Engineer/Producer Brad Divens! We chat with Brad about his time as Bassist and lead vocalist for Wrathchild America and Souls At Zero, playing guitar in Kix, touring with metal luminaries such as Metallica, Pantera and Slayer, and what it's like being on the OTHER side of the mixing desk, doing sound for artists like Linkin Park, Garbage, Bob Seger, Enrique Iglesias, and Disturbed.As always, our beyond famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" will be featured as well as our newest segment "DUMB NEWS"

We made it! 50! Our 'golden' episode! And...Mike and Nick have someone special joining them to celebrate - PAUL JACKSON of BLACKBERRY SMOKE! This six-string slinger joined in the merriment and discussed what it's like to be a part of a killer band, the highs and lows of touring, and what comes next as well as a touching tribute to late Drummer and friend, Brit Turner! We also touch on the aftermath of Record Store Day 2024 and, as always, we'll feature our popular segments - "Dumb News", "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"Make sure you check out Blackberry Smoke on tour! Info available at:https://www.blackberrysmoke.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackberrysmoke/https://blackberrysmoke.komi.io/

Mike and Nick are back with a preview of what is hitting the shelves on Record Store Day 2024, which is 4/20/2024! We'll tell you what we like, what we think you'd like and why you need to get to your local participating record store EARLY!We'll also have our hit segments, starting with our NEW segment, 'DUMB NEWS', in addition to 'DIS-Covered' and 'This Song SUCKS'. Enjoy! Tell a friend!

Mike and Nick are back with another exciting, death-defying episode of C2C. In this episode, we'll be tackling the topic of MUSIC FESTIVALS! It's festival season, and we will talk about what the pro's and con's are of festivals, how to prepare for them, and how to make sure you leave in one piece! We also debut our new segment "Dumb News", let you in on new vinyl releases for the week, and pay tribute to our fallen friend, Brit Turner of Blackberry Smoke.On a happier note, we will also have our usual nuttiness as well as our segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song SUCKS"!

Mike and Nick are back after a long holiday break! In this episode, we talk about something we get asked about frequently - what our PERSONAL fav top 10 albums are! Maybe they are in your collection, or maybe you'll want to add these to your collection!We also talk about SLAYER coming out of retirement, Record Store Day, and MORE!!Of course, "DIS-covered" and "This Song Sucks" are included as well as new releases this week and things we are listening to now! Check it all out!!

Mike and Nick are back to speculate on if Kiss is ACTUALLY done touring. Or...if they are done TOURING...will they play one-off shows? Or...are they just plain DONE? We will discuss!We also discuss about what gifts WE want for the holidays, and talking about what would make great gifts for the music lover in your life.Nick will also sing Christmas Carols. He loves them. Actually, he didn't. Maybe next year.Check out all this and our famous segments "DIS-Covered" and "This Song Sucks" on this semi-holiday episode!