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320: EP 238: Unnecessary Apologies, Metallica, New Music

This week LC dives into some serious home appliance repair, Rock N Pod 2021 is announced, some new music discussion, Walmart sends LC on a Metallica love fest, Steven Wilson apologizes for not being a fan of a band and Marilyn Manson find himself in a sticky wicket!

Featuring the music:

Holy White Hounds – Aids Chimp
Lonely Ones – Change The Station
Foo Fighters – Love Dies Young
Metallica – Ride The Lightning
Sammy Hagar – High Hopes
Jerry Reed – East Bound & Down

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319: David de Sola Interview Part Two: Dirt

Part Two of the interview with David de Sola, author of “Alice In Chains-The Untold Story”. In this part, David & Bakko discuss the time leading up to, during and after the recording of the Alice Chains album “Dirt”.

David de Sola is a journalist with experience working at CNN, 60 Minutes, and Reuters whose work has also been published in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post and other print and online publications. He has degrees from Tufts University, the University of Southern California, and Georgetown University. He lives in Atlanta.

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318: Whatever, Nevermind No. 6: Alice Chains – Dirt w/Chris Akin

Coming in at number 6 on Rolling Stones greatest grunge albums is the second full length record from Alice In Chains, “Dirt”. Joining Bakko in this episode is Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show. Chris and Bakko go track by track and tell the story of Dirt.

Dirt is the second studio album by the American rock band Alice in Chains, released on September 29, 1992, through Columbia Records. Peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart, the album was also well received by music critics.

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EP 237: Cobras & Miley Kai Season 3

In this episode LC and Bakko give a tip of the hat to their listeners, offer an update on the “Whatever, Nevermind” sidecast, Bakko going FULL ASS, Steve, a succession plan update, Motley Crue turns 40, Miley Cyrus saves rock at the expense of Decibel Geek’s credibility, and the boys review the latest season of…

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317: EP 237: Cobras & Miley Kai Season 3

In this episode LC and Bakko give a tip of the hat to their listeners, offer an update on the “Whatever, Nevermind” sidecast, Bakko going FULL ASS, Steve, a succession plan update, Motley Crue turns 40, Miley Cyrus saves rock at the expense of Decibel Geek’s credibility, and the boys review the latest season of Cobra Kai.

Music:
Prowess – Blacktop Therapy
Dead Daisies – Holy Ground (Shake The Memory)
Lonely Ones – Big Trouble (Acoustic)
Jason Bieler – Bring Out Your Dead
Rob Zombie – The Eternal Struggles of the Howling Man
Jim Breuer – Old School

The majority of the music selections for this ep were inspired by “Best of 2020” episodes by the following podcasts and awesome listener-made playlists. Proof again that rock is not dead! Here are links to those playlists and eps.

David Glynn: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uou0zr3zGoCUWBTMHz9MM?si=SwMc7klvSwuYaF_Ib9W_Yw

Rock Strikes 10: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-strikes-ten/id456553961#episodeGuid=5798da69-7289-4327-b3a0-1ba30481cf9f

Decibel Geek: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decibel-geek-podcast/id433426711?i=1000504813393

Growin’ Up Rock: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growin-up-rock/id1270712731?i=1000504850933

Whatever, Nevermind is our sidecast counting down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Each episode features a special guest host from the Podcast Community. In addition to the 25 album episodes are bonus interviews from the people responsible for the music. Featuring artists, producers record label execs and more.

Whatever, Nevermind Archive:

https://cobrasandfire.com/category/podcast/whatever-nevermind/

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316: Corbin Reiff Interview – Chris Cornell Biography Author

Corbin Reiff, author of “Total F*cking Godhead: The Biography of Chris Cornell”, joins the program to discuss the life of Chris Cornell, a true Seattle scene grunge God.

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315: Whatever, Nevermind No. 7: Temple of the Dog w/Dave Brewington

Coming in at No. 7 on Rolling Stones Greatest Grunge Albums is the self titled Temple Of The Dog. Joining Bakko as co-host this ep is Dave Brewington of the Blame Your Brother podcast. Dave and Bakko offer their insight as they break down this pivotal grunge record.

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EP 236: Bobby Blotzer, Capitol Riot, Top 10 iHeartRadio Rock Songs

This week we break open a never discussed marital issue. The return of Bobby Blotzer. iHeartRadio’s Top 10 Rock songs of 2020. U.S. Capitol Raid and the lighter side of sedition. Music: Foghat – Slow Ride Eagles Of Death Metal – Don’t Speak (I Came To Make A Bang) RATT – As Good As It…

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314: EP 236: Bobby Blotzer, Capitol Riot, Top 10 iHeartRadio Rock Songs

This week we break open a never discussed marital issue.
The return of Bobby Blotzer.
iHeartRadio’s Top 10 Rock songs of 2020.
U.S. Capitol Raid and the lighter side of sedition.

Music:
Foghat – Slow Ride
Eagles Of Death Metal – Don’t Speak (I Came To Make A Bang)
RATT – As Good As It Gets
Royal Blood – Trouble Coming
Megadeth – Dystopia

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313: Steve Albini Interview – Producer NIrvana In Utero

In Utero producer Steve Albini joins the show to discuss his career and share some stories of the making of Nirvana’s final album.

“A key figure in the American underground music community since the 1980s, Steve Albini is well-known as both a figure behind the scenes, engineering albums by acts both famous and hopelessly obscure, and for his work with his bands Big Black and Shellac. Notoriously outspoken and unafraid of making polarizing statements, Albini is well-known for his views on integrity and its absence in the music business, as well as the flaws in the digital recording process and the superiority of analog technology. Albini’s engineering skills have been celebrated for their sense of space, naturalistic tone, and the power of his guitar and drum sounds.” – Mark Deming

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