Episodes
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Ep. 124 Mr. Big - Lean Into It - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 124 Mr. Big - Lean Into It - Review & Reaction Released in March 1991, Lean Into It is Mr. Big’s second studio album and the record that catapulted the band into international fame. Blending technical musicianship with radio-ready hooks, it showcased the supergroup’s lineup of Eric Martin...
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Ep. 123 Van Halen - Diver Down - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 123 Van Halen - Diver Down - Review & Reaction! Van Halen’s Diver Down, released in April 1982, stands as one of the band’s more polarizing records—both celebrated for its playful, party-rock vibe and criticized for its heavy reliance on cover songs. Clocking in at just over 31 minutes, the...
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Ep. 122 Guns N Roses - Appetite For Destruction - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 122 Guns N Roses - Appetite For Destruction - Review & Reaction! When Appetite for Destruction dropped in 1987, it didn't exactly fly off the shelves...... At first. Released on July 21, 1987, "Appetite" didn't enter the top 50 on the Billboard album charts until Jan 16, 1988. Shortly after...
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Ep. 121 Billy Idol - Rebel Yell Review & Reaction!
Ep. 121 Billy Idol - Rebel Yell Review & Reaction! Released in 1983, Rebel Yell solidified Billy Idol as a dominant force in 1980s rock, blending punk attitude with new wave and hard rock elements. The album, produced by Keith Forsey, was a commercial success and a defining work of the era,...
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Ep. 120 Black Sabbath - Master of Reality - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 120 Black Sabbath - Master of Reality - Review & Reaction! Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality, released in 1971, is a landmark album in heavy metal history. It took the band’s signature doom-laden sound to a new level, emphasizing slower, heavier, and more menacing riffs. This album was…
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Ep. 119 Ratt - Out of the Cellar - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 119 Ratt – Out of the Cellar - Review & Reaction Ratt’s Out of the Cellar is one of the defining albums of the glam metal movement of the 1980s. Released on February 17, 1984, the album solidified Ratt as one of the premier acts in the Los Angeles hard rock scene. With its mix of sleazy…
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Ep. 118 White Lion - Big Game - Review & Reaction! The Lost Episode
Ep. 118 White Lion - Big Game - Review & Reaction! The Lost Episode This episode, thought to be lost forever, was recently rediscovered in the dank basement of the Big Talk Studio. It has been pieced together to as close to its original form as possible , as parts of it were too damaged to...
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Ep. 117 Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 117 Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi - Review & Reaction! Bon Jovi's self-titled debut album, released on January 21, 1984, marked the beginning of the band's journey to rock stardom. Though it wasn't an immediate blockbuster, it laid a solid foundation for their later success and showcased the band's raw...
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Ep. 116 Poison - Flesh N Blood - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 116 Poison - Flesh N Blood - Review & Reaction! Released on June 21, 1990, Poison's third studio album, "Flesh & Blood," is a quintessential glam metal record that showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks, anthemic choruses, and a touch of bluesy grit. The album marked a significant...
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Ep. 115 Mötley Crüe - Theater of Pain - Reaction & Review!
Ep. 115 Mötley Crüe - Theater of Pain - Reaction & Review! Mötley Crüe's "Theater of Pain" is a significant album in the band's discography, marking a shift towards a more glam metal sound and away from the raw edge of their earlier work. Released in 1985, it showcased the band's ability to blend...
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Ep. 114 Overkill - Years of Decay - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 114 Overkill - Years of Decay - Review & Reaction! Overkill's "The Years of Decay", released in 1989, is considered a classic in the thrash metal genre. Its blend of aggression, technical skill, and lyrical depth influenced many bands that followed. The album's success helped solidify...
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Ep. 113 Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 113 Megadeth - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying - Review & Reaction! Released in 1986, Megadeth's "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" is a cornerstone of thrash metal, showcasing the band's technical prowess, socio-political lyrics, and Dave Mustaine's distinctive snarling vocals. This album...
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Ep. 112 Testament - The New Order - Review & Reaction
Ep. 112 Testament - The New Order - Review & Reaction Testament's "The New Order" album is a thrash metal masterpiece that solidified their place in the pantheon of heavy metal legends. Released in 1988, it was a defining moment for the band and the genre as a whole, showcasing their technical...
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Ep. 111 Pantera - Cowboys From Hell - Review & Reaction!
We kick off our 3rd annual Heavy May-tal Month with an absolute classic! "Pantera's 'Cowboys from Hell' album is an absolute powerhouse of metal mayhem 🤘. Released in 1990, it marked a pivotal moment not only for the band but for the entire genre of heavy metal. Phil Anselmo's aggressive yet...
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Ep. 110 Van Halen - 1984 -- Review & Reaction!
Ep. 110 Van Halen - 1984 -- Review & Reaction! 🎸 Van Halen's "1984" Album Review 🎸 Step into the time machine and journey back in time with Van Halen's groundbreaking album, "1984"! Join us as we dive deep into each track, exploring the electrifying guitar riffs of Eddie Van Halen, the…
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Ep. 109 Damn Yankees Self Titled Debut - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 109 Damn Yankees Self Titled Debut - Review & Reaction! 🎸🔥 Welcome to our latest episode, where we're diving deep into the rock supergroup sensation Damn Yankees and their electrifying self-titled debut album, "Damn Yankees"! 🌟 Released in 1990, this album burst onto the scene, delivering…
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Ep. 108 The Top 10 WWE Intercontinental Title Matches at WrestleMania
Ep. 108 The Top 10 WWE Intercontinental Title Matches at WrestleMania In this electrifying episode of The Big Talk Podcast, your hosts, Chris and Gregg, dive deep into the heart and soul of WrestleMania - the Intercontinental Championship matches that have left an indelible mark on the legacy of...
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Ep. 107 Judas Priest - Invincible Shield - Review, Reaction & Analysis
Welcome to the ultimate breakdown of Judas Priest's electrifying album "Invincible Shield." Dive into the raw power of heavy metal with this iconic release as we explore its dynamic tracks, thunderous riffs, and unforgettable melodies. Join us as we dissect each song, uncovering the album's…
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Ep. 106 Avenged Sevenfold - "City of Evil" Album Review & Reaction!
Ep. 106 Avenged Sevenfold - "City of Evil" Album Review & Reaction! 🎸 Unleash the sonic fury with Avenged Sevenfold's iconic masterpiece, "City of Evil"! 🤘 Dive into this electrifying review to discover why this album has become a timeless classic in the realm of metal. 🔥 Album Overview: "City...
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Ep. 105 Black N' Blue - Without Love - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 105 Black N' Blue's - Without Love - Review & Reaction! Black 'N Blue's "Without Love" is a hard rock gem that encapsulates the essence of the genre during the mid-1980s. Released in 1985, this album marked a pivotal moment in the band's career, showcasing their ability to blend melodic hooks...
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Ep. 104 Extreme - Extreme II: Pornograffitti - Review and Reaction!
Ep. 104 Extreme - Extreme II: Pornograffitti - Review and Reaction! Extreme's "Pornograffitti" is a groundbreaking album that seamlessly blends hard rock, funk, and glam metal, showcasing the band's exceptional musicianship and eclectic style. Released in 1990, the album gained widespread acclaim...
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Ep. 103 Valentines Day Playlist - CONCEPT PLAYLIST - Gregg's Episode
Ep. 103 Valentines Day Playlist - CONCEPT PLAYLIST - Gregg's Episode Just in time for Valentines Day!! Gregg unleashes his playlist for 2024. Where every song has a story, and every story has a song..... In a way that only Gregg can deliver! 1. "Don't Walk Away" - Danger Danger 2. "Just Another...
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Ep. 102 Valentines Day Playlist - "LOVE" SONGS - Chris's Edition
Ep. 102 Valentines Day Playlist - "LOVE" SONGS - Chris's Edition This episode is all about love.... Literally! This year Chris made his Valentines Day playlist all about songs that have the word "Love" in the title. We got everything here: Rock, Rap, Yacht Rock, and R&B... It's all here. So all…
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Ep. 101 Extreme's Self-Titled Debut Album! - Review & Reaction!
Ep. 101 Extreme's Self-Titled Debut Album! - Review & Reaction! Step back in time to the late '80s with Extreme's self-titled debut album, a musical journey that seamlessly blends hard rock with funk and showcases the band's virtuosity and raw energy. Released in 1989, this album marked the...
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Ep. 100 Warrants Classic Album, ”Cherry Pie”
Ep. 100 Warrants Classic Album, "Cherry Pie" Welcome to the world of glam metal as Warrant takes center stage with their iconic album, "Cherry Pie." Released in 1990, this album encapsulates the essence of the genre, delivering a high-energy, feel-good experience that defined the era. "Cherry…
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Ep. 099 Warrant’s classic debut album, ”DRFSR”
Ep. 099 Warrant's classic debut album, "DRFSR" - Review & Reaction! Welcome to the era of big hair, glam metal, and anthemic rock tunes with Warrant's explosive debut album, "Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich." Released in 1989, this album catapulted the Californian quintet into the mainstream...
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Ep. 098 Dokken’ s Classic Album, ”Under Lock and Key”
Ep. 098 Dokken' s Classic Album, "Under Lock and Key" - Review and Reaction! Welcome to the hard-hitting world of Dokken with their iconic album "Under Lock and Key." Released in 1985, this masterpiece showcases the band at the height of their prowess, delivering a perfect blend of heavy metal…
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Ep. 097 Dokken’s Second Album, the Classic, Tooth and Nail!
Ep. 097 Dokken's Second Album, the Classic "Tooth and Nail" - Review and Reaction! In Ep. 097, Chris and Gregg step into the electrifying world of Dokken with their iconic album, "Tooth and Nail." Released in 1984, this powerhouse record is a quintessential piece of the hair metal and hard rock...
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Ep. 096 Motley Crue’s Classic Album, Shout at the Devil!
**GIVEAWAY** **GIVEAWAY** We are giving away 2 copies of "Looks That Kill" on 45. Go to our YouTube channel here, https://youtu.be/P7ZAdcQvy , subscribe & comment "Looks That Kill" on our Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" episode for your chance to win your own copy!!! Ep. 096 Motley Crue's…
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Ep. 095 Motley Crue’s Debut album, Too Fast For Love!
In Episode #095 Chris and Gregg take a wild ride through rock 'n' roll history with Motley Crue's iconic debut album, "Too Fast For Love." Released in 1981, this record marked the beginning of a band that would go on to define the glam metal and hair metal movements of the 1980s. In this video,...
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Ep. 094 Halloween 2023 - Season of the Witch
On our 3rd annual Halloween episode, Chris and Gregg take Halloween to another level. To lead off the show, the guys box break a Halloween goodie box from Red Vines full of candy, games, and Halloween trinkets. Gregg brings along his Halloween playlist, and the guys give their opinions to tracks…
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Ep. 093 Great White’s Album, ...Twice Shy!
In Episode #093 Chris and Gregg look back at Great White's "...Twice Shy" album. Released in 1989, "...Twice Shy" marked a pivotal moment in Great White's career. This album catapulted the band to new heights, cementing their status as one of the most prominent rock acts of the late '80s and…
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Ep. 092 L.A. Guns Cocked & Loaded!
In Episode #92, Chris and Gregg give their review of the classic 1989 album by L.A. Guns, "Cocked & Loaded." This iconic release catapulted the band into the stratosphere of the glam metal and hard rock scene. Join us as we dive deep into the tracks that made this album an enduring masterpiece…
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Ep. 091. Great White’s Album, Once Bitten!
In Episode #091 Chris and Gregg look back at Great White's "Once Bitten" album. Released in 1987, is a timeless classic that embodies the essence of 1980s rock. This iconic record showcases the band's signature bluesy hard rock sound, with powerful vocals by Jack Russell and blazing guitar work…
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Ep. 090 L.A. Guns Self Titled Debut Album!
In Episode #090 Chris and Gregg crawl into the gutter, back to the Sunset Sleeze sounds of L.A. Guns' debut album. Straight off the Sunset Strip, L.A. Guns ruled Hollywood during the late 80's and early 90's. Headed by original Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Tracii Guns and vocalist Phil Lewis…
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Ep. 089 Alice In Chains’ first 2 albums: Facelift & Dirt!
In Episode #089 Chris and Gregg return to the early 90s, where grunge was gaining mainstream popularity in every corner of America. Leading the charge was Seattle's own Alice In Chains. Whether or not you like the way music was changing at the time, Alice In Chains was one of the best to come out...
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Ep. 088 The Cars ”Complete Greatest Hits”!!!
In Episode #088 Chris and Gregg change gears a bit and take a listen to the Complete Greatest Hits album by The Cars. This look back at their musical career covers everything from their 6x platinum Self Titled debut to their final studio album with the original lineup, Door To Door. Jump on in a...
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Ep. 087 KISS!!! Lick It Up & Revenge Albums!
In Episode #087 Chris and Gregg take a listen to KISS... without the makeup!! Lick It Up & Revenge were two very different albums from the makeup-less era of KISS. Listen along with the guys as they give there critique and opinions on these 2 classics. Their opinions may surprise you!
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Ep. 086 The Movies, T.V., and Events of 1976!!!!!
In Episode #086 Chris and Gregg continue their look back at the year 1976. In this episode, the guys discuss the movies, such as Rocky, Taxi Driver, Silver Streak, and All the Presidents Men. They talk about the T.V. shows, such as Happy Days, MASH, Charlie's Angels, and Laverne & Shirley. They...
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Ep. 085 The music of 1976!!!!!
In Episode #085 Chris and Gregg take a listen to the music from the year 1976. Its all here.... Rock, Metal, Disco, Pop and Punk! AC/DC, Judas Priest, ABBA, Paul McCartney and Wings, and The Sex Pistols!!! It all gets covered and critiqued, just the way you would expect from The Big Talk Podcast...
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Ep. 084 Pretty Boy Floyd & Roxy Blue’s Debut Albums!!!
In Episode #084 Chris and Gregg listen to the debut albums of two of the lesser known bands of the Hairband/Glam era, Pretty Boy Floyd's "Electric Boys with Electric Toys" & Roxy Blue's "Want Some!" Discover or re-discover these hidden gems with the guys!
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Ep. 083 Chris’s Song’s of Summer Playlist!!!
In Episode #083, Chris presents us with his Songs of Summer playlist. Songs that remind him of summer, are about summer, from his youth and today. Van Halen, Beach Boys, The Cars, Kid Rock, Journey, Steve Miller Band, Kenny Chesney, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, plus a whole lot more!!!!!...
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Ep. 082 Gregg’s Song’s of Summer Playlist!!!
In Episode #082, Gregg presents us with his Songs of Summer playlist. Songs that remind him of summer, are about summer, from his youth and today. Journey, The Beatles, Alice Cooper, Eagles, Van Halen, Jane's Addiction, STP, Incubus, and a whole lot more!!!!! Listen along with the guys as they…
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Ep. 081 AC/DC!!!!! Highway To Hell & Back In Black albums!!!
In Episode #081, Chris and Gregg listen to the two biggest selling albums from rock icons, AC/DC. First, they listen to the last album to feature Bon Scott as lead singer, Highway To Hell. Then they listen to the first album to feature Brian Johnson as lead singer, Back In Black.
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Ep. 080 Gregg’s Favorite Live Albums!!
In Episode #080, Chris and Gregg listen to some of Gregg's favorite live albums!!! Such a diverse collection of live albums from bands such as: Kiss, Slipknot, Led Zeppelin, Journey, Pearl Jam, Warrant and more...!!!!!! So who's list did you like best? Let us know!!!!!
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Ep. 079 Chris’s Favorite Live Albums!!
In Episode #079, Chris and Gregg listen to some of Chris's favorite live albums!!! Such a diverse collection of live albums from bands such as: Metallica, AC/DC, U2, The Runaways, Thin Lizzy, and more!!!! Believe us when we say its all KILLER!!!
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Ep. 078 KIX KIX KIX!!! Midnight Dynamite & Blow My Fuse!!
In Episode #078, KIX ARE FOR KIDS..... and Chris and Gregg!!! KIX being one of the most underrated bands of the 80's, came out with two of the best albums of the decade, Midnight Dynamite & Blow My Fuse. Take a ride with the guys as they give you the full on KIX experience!!
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Ep. 077 The Scorpions! Blackout & Love at First Sting albums!
In Episode #077, Chris and Gregg listen to two of the Scorpions' greatest albums, Blackout & Love At First Sting. The guys cover everything with some stories, factoids, and some great times. All this from the greatest band to ever come out of Germany!!
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Ep. 076 Quiet Riot’s Metal Health & Condition Critical Albums!
In Episode #076, Chris and Gregg listen to Quiet Riots two biggest albums, Metal Health & Condition Critical. One was the first metal album to top the Billboard album charts, the other.... well, not so much. The guys give their take on each album, and why such a big drop off. Get ready Nation, to...
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Ep. 075 Black Sabbath. The Dio Years. Heaven and Hell & Mob Rules Albums!
In Episode #075, Chris and Gregg take a listen to the first two albums that Ronnie James Dio recorded with Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell & Mob Rules. Be blown away, just as they are every time they listen to these amazing, and underrated albums! 🤘 🤘 🤘
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