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Christian Geeks Rockcast
by Steve Chalk, Britt Mooney
The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!
Episodes
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Ep 92 - Petra / Beyond Belief
We are back with another classic album, 1990s Beyond Belief by Petra. This album is right at the pinnacle of Petra's popularity, achieving gold status. Is this a perfect album? You decide. Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee!! Get fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door. Go to...
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Ep 91 - Class of 91
Episode 91 features the "Class of 91," Britt's list of ten of his favorite albums from 1991. He includes the usual metal offerings but throws in a few curveballs to keep you on your toes. Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee! Get fresh roasted coffee delivered to your door at...
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Ep 90 - John and Dorla Schlitt Interview
On this episode, we had the honor of speaking with legendary Petra lead singer, John Schlitt, and his wife Dorla. We discussed John's transition from the mainstream rock band Head East, into the Christian rock world of the mid-80s, and all the way up to Petra's latest album, Hope. We talked with...
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Ep 89 - Class of 89
Welcome to the Class of '89 (double meaning intended)! In this episode, Steve selects 10 albums that defined his graduation year. These are his personal favorites from that year, so you'll see how varied Steve's musical tastes were (and still are). Visit our sponsor, Fox n' Sons Coffee! Get...
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Ep 88 - CCM Perfect Rock Songs
This episode we discuss the for "perfect" CCM rock songs. We realize this is a completely subjective measure, but in our minds, these meet our stringent criteria for songs we could listen to over and over. Let us know what you would put on the list! Visit our SPONSOR, FOX N SONS COFFEE! Get fresh...
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Ep 87 - The Choir / Wide-Eyed Wonder
This new episode has us discussing The Choir's 1989 release, Wide-Eyed Wonder. With an overarching theme of new fatherhood, this was considered the Choir's "happy record." It's not without its oddities though. We also digress a lot on this episode. Blame it on the pollen. :) Links: Web:...
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Ep 86 - Bloodgood / Rock in a Hard Place
We are back! Episode 86 has us breaking down Bloodgood's third album, Rock in a Hard Place. While it has some really heavy moments, this album brought the band more into the melodic AOR category. Even though the band isn't happy with the final mix, it still has some great songwriting and...
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Ep 85 - TOP CHRISTIAN ROCK COVER SONGS
In this last episode of 2025, Steve and Britt discuss their top ten cover songs from the 80s and early 90s. Featuring covers of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and more! Merry Christmas! Links: www.geeksrockcast.com Merch: https://geeksrockcast.threadless.com/ IG:...
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Ep 84 - Luke Easter (Tourniquet, solo material, and more)
Join us for a fantastic chat with Luke Easter, best known for his work as the lead singer of the legendary Christian metal band Tourniquet. We discus his time with the band until his departure, his solo album "The Pop Disaster," and the recent ongoing reunion of many Tourniquet members to play…
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Ep 83 - Rick Elias and the Confessions
We are back with more banter on all things 80s and 90s Christian rock, alternative, and metal. In this episode, we do a deep dive on 1990 debut of Ricke Elias of the future Ragamuffin Band, with Rick's album Rick Elias and the Confessions. Volz/Schlitt Tshirt…
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Ep 82 - Interview with Les & Joyce Carlsen (Bloodgood, Les Carlsen)
In this episode, we catch up with Les and Joyce Carlsen. We discuss the new album, "Free Will," his beginnings in rock and in the traveling cast of the musical "Hair," where he met Joyce, and of course his time in Bloodgood. It's a great conversation with two legends and pioneers of Christian...
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Ep 81 - Vengeance Rising / Once Dead
On this episode, we discuss the sophomore album by one of the most controversial albums in Christian music history, 1990s Once Dead by Vengeance Rising. The last album by the classic Vengeance lineup, this one was musically and sonically more mature than their groundbreaking debut. Volz/Schlitt...
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Ep 80 - Paul Roraback (Paragon, Grammatrain, Bloodgood)
In this episode, we chatted with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Roraback of Grammatrain, PJ Bostic, Bloodgood, One Bad Pig, Paragon, and more. Our great conversation covered Paul's musical upbringing, his career, his new album, and we even delved into the power of prayer. Check it out! PJ...
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Ep 79 - Rage of Angels
On this album, we discuss one of the greatest one hit wonders of Christian rock history, Rage of Angels. This Conneticut-based band sounded like they were straight off the Sunset Strip, but it quickly fell apart when mainstream band Steelheart poached a couple members. PFR kickstarter:...
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Ep 78 - After School Special Episode
On this "very special" episode of Christian Geeks Rockcast, we dive into 10 songs that tackle the tough issues of the day--abortion, drunk driving, suicide and more. We hear tunes from Petra, Crumbacher, Barren Cross, Bloodgood, Holy Soldier, AD and more. Lost Dogs Kickstarter:...
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Ep 77 - 77's / Seventy Sevens
With episode 77, we had to revisit the 77s, and what better album to review than the self-titled 1987 Seventy Sevens. So many 7s! This album, also known as the Island record, was supposed to catapult the band to stardom, but a little band called U2 had other plans. Lost Dogs Kickstart: Swirling...
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Ep 76 - Newsboys / Read All About It
With the Newsboys in the news lately (no pun intented), we thought we would go back and cover their 1988 debut album with Refuge Records, Read All About It. For this release, they were a young Australian band with completely different members and sound than the one today. Ric Cua 40th:...
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Ep 75 - Deliverance / Self-titled
Back to the metal on episode 75 with thrash metal masters Deliverance with their first, self-titled album from Intense Records (1989). Enjoy the news, rants, and the review of this amazing album. Swirling Eddies/Adam Again: https://bit.ly/4aPzDWy Jyro LaVilla/La Monde Bear:...
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Ep 74 - Altar Boys / GLM
We kick off 2025 with a breakdown of the classic 1986 album from the Altar Boys, Gut Level Music. One of the first albums released on Frontline Records, it marked a big step forward in sound and maturity for the legendary SoCal band. Petra concert review: links:...
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Ep 73 - Adam Again / Homeboys
On our final episode of a great 2024, Steve and Britt discuss the third album from the lengendary band Adam Again, Homeboys. Often overshadowed by their genius next album, Dig, 1990's Homeboys proves to still be an incredible listen even after almost 35 years. www.geeksrockcast.com FB:...
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Ep 72 - Shout / It Won't Be Long
On episode 72, Steve and Britt break down Shout's debut album, "It Won't Be Long." Ken Tamplin, from the band Joshua, and Idle Cure's Chuck King got together and wrote some great tunes, and they recorded and released them on Frontline records in 1988. We also talk about a lot of news and…
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Ep 71 - 77s / Sticks and Stones
For this episode, we finally get to Steve's favorite album of all time, the 77s "Sticks and Stones." This album of demos and that didn't make it for one reason or another turned into an amazing collection of material from arguably one of the best rock bands of all time. Enjoy! 77s album...
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ep 70 - PFR / Pray for Rain
We are back after a few weeks off to discuss the incredible debut from PFR, "Pray for Rain." (originally a self-titled album before band name change) We realize that going from Tourniquet to PFR might seem strange, but it's what makes us the GEEKS we are. Links: geeksrockcast.com IG:...
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Ep 69 - Tourniquet / Stop the Bleeding
On this episode, we finally get to Tourniquet's 1990 debut album, Stop the Bleeding. Featuring Ted Kirkpatrick (drums), Gary Lenaire (guitar), and Guy Ritter (vocals), this release continued Intense Records' insane string of amazing, groundbreaking Christian metal bands. Russ Taff Kickstarter:...
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Ep 68 - Interview with Monty Colvin / Galactic Cowboys
Britt and Steve take some time in this episode to chat with multi-instrumentalist, podcaster, and artist Monty Colvin, best known as the bassist for Galactic Cowboys. We discuss everything from his beginning as a bassist for Morgan Cryar all the way up to the kickstarter for a brand new GC album....
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Ep 67 - Sixpence None the Richer / The Fatherless and the Widow
Sixpence None the Richer formed in Texas in 1993 and released their first full-length album on REX music in 1994, "The Fatherless and the Widow." In this episode we discuss this amazing debut that brought a unique sound to Christian alt rock and set them up for stratospheric success a few years...
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Ep 66 - Petra / On Fire!
As a follow up to our interview with Ronny Cates in Ep 65, we break down Petra's first album with Ronny, 1988's On Fire! This album contiues the band's move into arena rock that began with "This Means War" and their production relationship with John and Dino Elefante. This era of Petra was their...
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Ep 65 - Interview with Ronny Cates / Petra
For this episode, we sat down with the former bassist for Petra, Ronny Cates. His first album with Petra was 1988's "On Fire!" and he continued with them until "No Doubt" in 1995. Ronny talks about his beginnings with the band, what it was like in studio with the Elefantes, and lots more.…
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Ep 64 - Crucified / Pillars of Humanity
On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009. Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse)…
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Ep 63 - Easter Songs
In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green. Spotify playlist:...
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Ep 62 - Interview with Randy Rose
On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter....
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Special Episode - Michael Knott Tribute
Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him. Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA:...
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Ep 61 - Interview with Whitecross - Rex Carroll and Dave Roberts
This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil. Whitecross site:...
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ep 60 - Steve Taylor / Meltdown
Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song. Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3SDloeG Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders:...
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Ep 59 - Galactic Cowboys / ST
In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing…
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Ep 58 - Bruce Cockburn / Christmas
Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song. Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3RQDVoB Donate to Us Kids:...
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Ep 57 - Us Kids Documentary / Todd Zeller Interview
Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John…
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Ep 56 - Mastedon / It's a Jungle Out There
Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia,...
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Ep 55 - The Geeks Halloween Special
Christian rock and metal are not without their share of creepy songs, generally dealing with the end times, the occult, the anitchrist, or encounters with Satan/demons. Steve and Britt pull together 10 of the top songs and discuss what makes them so eerie. Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/3tOETZf...
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Ep 54 - Bride / Kinetic Faith
Steve and Britt finally add Bride to the mix, discussing their fourth album and the first with Star Song. This album marked a change in direction for the band to more of a bluesy rock and hard rock different from the heavier metal of their previous albums. Spotify playlist:...
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Ep 53 - Mad at the World / Flowers in the Rain
Released in 1988, Mad at the World's sophomore album ventured into more aggressive rock than their debut but was still heavily influenced by European Techno. Steve and Britt break down this Frontline Classic. Spotify playlist:...
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Special Episode - Mylon LeFevre Tribute
In this special episode, Steve pays tribute to Mylon LeFevre, who passed away Sept. 8, 2023.
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Ep 52 - Vector / Please Stand By (Tom Perrault)
On this episode, we break down 1985's Please Stand By from Vector, an electronic pop masterpiece produced by Chuck Wild of Missing Persons. Steve and Britt are joined by Tom Perrault, a Christian radio veteran and and fellow Christian rock geek. The Call news: No Spotify playlist-Vector not...
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Ep 51 - Holy Soldier / Self-Titled
In 1990, Myrrh Records released their first metal album in the form of Holy Soldier's debut self-titled album. Steve and Britt break down this late-to-the-party hair metal gem in this episode. Spotify playlist: https://bit.ly/3OlX5Qq The Choir CTK: https://bit.ly/3E6LZu5 Rick Elias:...
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Ep 50! Top 5 Perfect Christian Rock Songs!
We celebrate 50 episodes by discussing some of the best Christian Rock songs of the classic era. We each choose 5 PERFECT rock songs and discuss on this special episode. Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/44s3VKX Us Kids donation: https://gofund.me/bfea8e85 Britt's new book!…
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Ep 49 - Precious Death / SouthPaw
In this episode we cover the 1993 debut album Southpaw from SoCal's Precious Death. Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/43zkofO Help John Knox: https://gofund.me/c8db9481 Other links: web: geeksrockcast.com FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast...
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Ep 48 - REZ Band / Between Heaven & Hell
The legendary Rez Band is the focus of this episode as we go over the 1985 album Between Heaven & Hell. Spotify Playlist: https://bit.ly/45uoCa8 Randy Rose: https://bit.ly/3q9xamL Burlap to Cashmere: https://bit.ly/3MuBunY Us Kids Doc: https://bit.ly/3oqHE0y Circle of Dust: https://bit.ly/438rOqr...
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Ep 47 - King's X / Out of the Silent Planet
King's X has been cited as major influences for many of the world's most popular rock, metal, and grunge bands, but the power progressive 3 piece never seemed to make it big. On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the first full King's X album from 35 years ago in 1988, Out of the Silent…
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Ep 46 - Mortal / Fathom
This episode the guys take a dive into the origins of industrial music with Mortal's classic sophomore album, Fathom from 1993. Spotify playlist: https://bit.ly/43AP4Oe Mortal Fathom on Vinyl: https://bit.ly/3o6Bou7 Other links: FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast IG:...
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Ep 45 - Stryper / Soldiers Under Command (Joel Walker)
This episode, Joel Walker of Imaginary Music podcast joins Steve and Britt to discuss the first full length album by Stryper, the legendary Soldiers Under Command. Imaginary Music Pod: https://fb.com/groups/509638263734493/ Spotify Playlist: http://bit.ly/3Kc52qD Christian Alternative…
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The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!
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