Serious Rock Talk Podcast

Winnipeg vs Toronto: Which is the Better Rock City? Kennedy and Clarke have fun with an age-old debate: which city has produced the best bands? Winnipeg or Toronto? The Guess Who vs. Rush? The Weakerthans vs. Our Lady Peace? Who knows? Find a comfortable chair, relax, listen in—and you decide.

Ferris Kennedy sits down with Trevor Kidd, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician & producer from Victoria BC, Canada. Trevor has recorded with the musicians behind bands like INXS, Sum 41, Billy Talent, and The Tea Party. Listen in to an exclusive exploration of how a successful career develops amid the ever-evolving challenges and changes of the music industry.

The Greatest Rock Songwriting Duos Among the most powerful forces in rock music is a stellar songwriting duo—a strange, magical symbiosis that can not be formulated, planned or repeated. Lennon/McCartney set the highbar. Many came close. Listen in and discover who created many of your favorite songs. You might be surprised.

The first teen idol... TV and film star... Founding father of country rock... Respected rocker... Given his stellar accomplishments, Rick Nelson's tragic death seemed profoundly incongruous—as did the lingering rumor surrounding his final moments. Dr. Clarke has gathered the facts and presents a compelling conclusion about what happened—and why. Better listen in. 

200th Episode Celebration! Bonus:Defining Classic Rock The Serious Rock Talk podcast has reached a milestone. 200 episodes! We celebrate the achievement with an opinionated look at rock n' roll history—and then firmly answer the question that won't go away—'What is Classic Rock?'. Onwards and upwards!

Exclusive Interview with Jim Berkenstadt, author of Elvis Presley: Conversations with Scotty Moore Occasionally, if not rarely, a book comes along that truly helps to elucidate a core aspect of rock music that somehow had remained in the shadows. For those in the know, Elvis' guitarist Scotty Moore influenced a generation in the sound and direction of the electric guitar. Best-selling author Jim Berkenstadt conducted a series of interviews with Moore, resulting in a book that gives you exclusive access to never-before-heard tales of the 20th century phenomenon known as Elvis Presley. Dr. Clarke had the opportunity to speak with the author. Listen in for an entertaining, engaging discussion about how it all happened.

 Should Canadian Bands Pursue International Acclaim?   "You haven't made it until you break in America." Many Canadian rock groups have heard that. But is it true? Can Canadian rockers gain artistic and monetary fulfillment within the confines of the Great White North? Listen in as Ferris Kennedy shares his vast knowledge of Canadian rock history, bands, and personalities, arriving at a conclusion that might surprise you.

America's Debut Album Reissued on 45 RPM   Analogue Productions has reissued America's multi-platinum 1972 self-titled debut album as a 2LP, 45 RPM, 180-gram audiophile record. Hello analogue enthusiasts...Steven Wheeler delivers a calm, cool appraisal of this classic vinyl. Take five minutes and travel back to a strange time when a great song like 'A Horse with No Name' could really rule the airwaves.

Van Halen 5150 Expanded Edition Box Set This is the ultimate box set (LP/3CD/Blu-ray)—and reviewer Steven Wheeler cranks up to meet the challenge. Released in March 2026, it celebrates the 1986 album's 40th anniversary, and includes the newly remastered original album, rarities, previously unreleased 1986 live tracks, and the first-ever HD release of their Live Without a Net concert video. Listen in and get all the essential info.

'Playing the Fool', Gentle Giant's iconic 1977 live album, has undergone a major reissue. Now titled 'Playing The Fool: The Complete Live Experience', the album has been re-imagined, remixed and remastered. Steven Wheeler, a reigning master of vinyl discernment, lends an ear to this 'must have' for prog rock lovers everywhere. Share his insights!