EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 21 MIN
Episode 39: Right Song, Wrong Timing | FM Rock That Almost Conquered the World
from Who Ordered the Pie? | Classic Rock Music History & Cocktails · host Christopher Machado
Send us Fan MailTurn up the radio and roll the windows down.This week on Who Ordered the Pie?, we're reopening five more musical case files featuring FM rock bands that had everything it took to become arena legends.Big guitars.Huge choruses.Arena-ready production.Songs people still crank in the car.So why didn't they become the next Journey, Foreigner, or REO Speedwagon?Join me as we investigate the stories behind Shooting Star, Saga, Red Rider, The Outfield, and Donnie Iris. We'll uncover the twists of timing, record label setbacks, changing musical tastes, and unexpected turns that kept these incredible bands from reaching even greater heights.Along the way, I'll mix this episode's featured cocktail, Josie's Vacation, inspired by one of the most unforgettable songs of the decade.Here's to loud riffs, quiet sips, and the stories in between.Support the showWho Ordered the Pie? a music history podcast with custom cocktail pairings. Show notes, recipes, and extras: WhoOrderedThePie.com Follow: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • YouTube • Instagram
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Send us Fan Mail Turn up the radio and roll the windows down. This week on Who Ordered the Pie?, we're reopening five more musical case files featuring FM rock bands that had everything it took to become arena legends. Big guitars. Huge choruses. Arena-ready production. Songs people still crank in the car. So why didn't they become the next Journey, Foreigner, or REO Speedwagon? Join me as we investigate the stories behind Shooting Star, Saga, Red Rider, The Outfield, and Donnie Iris. We'll u...
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Episode 39: Right Song, Wrong Timing | FM Rock That Almost Conquered the World
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