When Records Ruled podcast

When Records Ruled

David Norris, Brian Strom, Lance Schwartz

When Records Ruled is a podcast that takes you back to a time when analog was king. We share our love of rock music and pop culture from the 1970s and 1980s, and take a few b-side tracks down memory lane along the way. Hosted by David Norris, Lance Schwartz, and Brian Strom.

39 Episodes

Special Episode - Top 5 Ozzy Songs
7/31/2025
1:13:59
Coming out of semi-retirement, we get the band back together to talk about Ozzy Osbourne, and give our own personal top 5 songs from his catalog of solo work and Black Sabbath.Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz.Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
That’s All For Now
1/19/2025
1:11:16
It’s been a fun ride, and we’ve enjoyed sharing our love of music and all things 70s and 80s with you. Enjoy our “b-side-track” down memory lane episode of When Records Ruled podcast. Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
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Finding What We’re Looking for with U2 - The Joshua Tree (1987)
1/1/2025
1:28:06
We spy on U2 climbing into the stratosphere with their album The Joshua Tree (1987) and have another versus “Remember When?” segment: Lincoln Logs vs Tinker Toys. Who wins in the wooden creation battle? Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month.Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
REWIND: Monster 80s Ballads
12/1/2024
1:18:22
Break out that lighter, because it’s time to go over some of our favorite 80s Monster Ballads! We each pick our top five with one bonus pick, so play along at home and see if we pick one of your favorites! Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
Feeling like a number with Bob Seger - Stranger in Town (1978)
11/1/2024
1:08:32
We’re “Still the Same” guys, so join us for a great discussion about the album Stranger in Town by Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. Our “Remember When?” segment is about the Scholastic Book Club—kind of like the BMG for books, except your parents paid. Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com
A worldly perspective on Asia, Asia (1982)
10/1/2024
1:20:49
Only time will tell how we feel about the self-titled album by Asia, so have a listen and find out! We also have A “Remember When?” segment on model rockets—which was a blast! (OK, I’ll see myself out now.) Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
Heated discussion about Cinderella, Long Cold Winter (1988)
9/1/2024
1:21:54
We have a “heated” discussion about the Cinderella album Long Cold Winter, and a “Remember When?” segment on Play-Doh! It’s fun factory time! Plus a (short) visit from guest host Bentley (Lance’s dog). Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
REWIND: Revisiting The 10 Worst Songs of the 1980s
8/1/2024
1:06:55
In this REWIND episode, we walk through the 10 Worst Songs of the 1980s, according to a Rolling Stone reader’s poll. Find out what we agree or disagree with, and if you remember any of these songs! Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
Taking a stand on R.E.M, Green (1988)
7/1/2024
1:24:46
We discuss the R.E.M. album Green (and why it's actually orange), plus a “Remember When?” segment on Pop Rocks! Get ready for some good ASMR! Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠
Space Truckin’ with Deep Purple, Machine Head (1972)
6/1/2024
1:21:56
We dive down into the Deep Purple album Machine Head, and have a “Remember When?” segment on Roller Skating! “Slow skate everyone…” must be time to go play Pac-Man! Hosted by David Norris, Brian Strom, and Lance Schwartz. New episodes out the 1st and 15th of each month. Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/WhenRecordsRuled⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/whenrecordsruled⁠ ⁠Spotify playlist of music we reviewed⁠ Custom music for WRR © by Benji Inniger - ⁠hearbenji.com⁠

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