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ROCK AND/OR ROLL
by Rock and/or Roll
A podcast about rock and/or roll for record collectors, appreciators of the obscure, and anyone curious about lesser known stories and music from the underbelly of rock. Part of Pantheon Podcasts
Episodes
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FTA: EIGHTIES SCORPIONS
BJ is joined by frequent guest Joe Royland for part two of an overview of the career of German heavy metal pioneers Scorpions and then each counts down his personal top ten favorite Scorpions songs from the eighties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: SEVENTIES SCORPIONS
BJ is joined by frequent guest Fistful of Dave for part one of an overview of the career of German heavy metal pioneers Scorpions and then each counts down his personal top ten favorite Scorpions songs from the seventies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: OBSCURED BY SYD
In early 1972 Pink Floyd were in the middle of creating one of the most successful and iconic albums in history when they took an unexpected break, flew to France and wrote and recorded an entirely separate album in just two weeks. That very same month, February of 1972, Pink Floyd's enigmatic...
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RABBIT HOLE: GERMAN METAL
BJ goes down a rabbit hole of eighties German heavy metal. TRANCE - BURN THE ICE FAITHFUL BREATH - PLAY THE GAME NOISEHUNTER - HOT FOR LIVIN NO TROUBLE - LOOKING FOR TROUBLE AXE VICTIMS - YOUNG AND WISE CUTTY SARK - INVITATION TO DANCE HAZZARD - WE ARE THE BAND TYRAN PACE - RED SWEAT RESTLESS -...
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EXTENDED PLAY: BRADFORD YOUTH GANG vs. KNEE DEEP
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TOP TENS: LED ZEPPELIN vs. PINK FLOYD
BJ pits his top ten favorite Led Zeppelin songs against his top ten favorite Pink Floyd songs in an attempt to figure out which band he likes more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: SOUNDTRACKS 3D
In a world where soundtracks didn’t suck, great songs were hidden on those soundtracks. Create your own 3D glasses to wear while listening. BROCK/DAVIS - HARD WAY JUST ONE OF THE GUYS MONEY TALKS - IN A TRANCE THE KARATE KID III KIRSTY MACCOLL - YOU JUST HAVEN'T EARNED IT YET BABY SHE'S HAVING A...
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FTA: SOUNDTRACKS II - EIGHTIES BOOGALOO
With this episode BJ revisits soundtracks, this time focusing on great songs that were buried on random movie soundtracks in the glorious decade of the eighties, when new wave and AOR met, got married and had babies. KILLING JOKE - EIGHTIES WEIRD SCIENCE PHOEBE CATES - HOW DO I LET YOU KNOW…
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FTA: SOUNDTRACKS
And...action. BJ plays some of his favorite songs from movie soundtracks. LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM - HOLIDAY ROAD KENNY LOGGINS - I'M ALRIGHT CHEAP TRICK - REACH OUT JOE STRUMMER - TRASH CITY PINK FLOYD - FREE FOUR PINK FLOYD - THE GOLD IT'S IN THE... THE PRIME MOVERS - STRONG AS I AM FASTWAY - TRICK…
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FTA: NINETIES POWER POP
Originally released October 2015: On this episode BJ plays some of his favorite songs by some of the various bands that came to be known as "power pop" in the nineties. THE POSIES - GOLDEN BLUNDERS RICHARD X. HEYMAN - FALLING AWAY VELVET CRUSH - ASH AND EARTH THE BLOW POPS - STORYBOOK MATERIAL...
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FTA: GRUNGE MUSIC
Originally released June 2017: BJ takes a look at the grunge phenomenon that arose out of Seattle in the late eighties and plays some of the key bands and songs, plus some obscure favorites. GREEN RIVER - 10,000 THINGS THE MELVINS - GRINDING PROCESS MALFUNKSHUN - WITH YO' HEART (NOT YO' HANDS)…
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FTA: HEAVY SEVENTIES II
Originally released October 2013: BJ and Fistful of Dave are back to share with you 30 carefully selected songs by some of the lesser-known purveyors of seventies rock at its heaviest. THE MOVE - BRONTOSAURUS HAYSTACKS BALBOA - THE CHILDREN OF HEAVEN SIR LORD BALTIMORE - PUMPED UP BANG - LIONS,...
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FTA: HEAVY SEVENTIES
Originally released October 2013: What exactly does "heavy" mean? Who were the earliest, heaviest bands and how did their particular brand of rock and roll evolve over the course of the seventies, culminating in a new genre called "heavy metal" that exploded in the late seventies and into the...
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1000 DOLLAR SINGLES
BJ plays a selection of songs from seven inch records that sell for at least $1000 on Discogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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THE BOB AND GLEN SHOW
HE’S A TV PREACHER WHO HATES ROCK AND ROLL HE’S A DEATH METAL STAR WHO SOLD HIS SOUL THEY’RE MIXING IT UP ON THE RADIO IT’S THE BOB AND GLEN SHOW! Thanks to Paul Heinz for the theme song and Ken Mills for the voice acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: (SONGS WITH) PARENTHESES
BJ plays a random selection of songs which have two things in common: 1) they are good and 2) a portion of the title is offset with parentheses. DEF LEPPARD - ROCK! ROCK! (TILL YOU DROP) TWISTED SISTER - WAKE UP (THE SLEEPING GIANT) THE UNDERTONES - YOU'VE GOT MY NUMBER (WHY DON'T YOU USE IT) THE...
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UK POWER POP SINGLES
GET THE POWER POP BOX SET HERE BJ plays a selection of UK power pop from rare singles. THE HOLLYWOOD KILLERS - BUTTERFLY BASELINE - TRUTH ABOUT THE LIES THE RUSSIANS - NO TITLE ERIC GAVIN - LUCINDA ROBERT AND THE REMOULDS - X NO 1 THE VANDELLS - RUBY TOOT THE WALK - I DIDN’T CATCH YOUR NAME…
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FTA: FRANCOPHONE
Originally released April 2016: Believe it or not there is a thriving rock scene in North America that has been churning out great music for decades but very few people outside of the Canadian province of Quebec even know it exists. This is because Quebec (population 8 million) is a predominantly...
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FTA: THE VANDALS TOOK THE HANDLES
For your listening enjoyment BJ presents a collection of cover versions of Bob Dylan songs. ROBERT HAZARD - BLOWIN IN THE WIND THE WANDERERS - THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN THE BRAKES - LIKE A ROLLING STONE THE SPINATRAS - MY BACK PAGES THE DOGS - MR. TAMBOURINE MAN MAU MAUS - A HARD RAIN'S (A…
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TOP TENS: BEATLES vs. STONES
BJ pits his top ten favorite Beatles songs vs. his top ten favorite Rolling Stones songs in an attempt to figure out which band he likes more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: NWOBHM II
Originally released April 2014: On this episode BJ plays more examples from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, including some of his personal favorites. PRAYING MANTIS - CAPTURED CITY TOAD THE WET SPROCKET - REACHING FOR THE SKY ETHEL THE FROG - WHATEVER HAPPENED TO LOVE? E.F. BAND - TRINITY...
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FTA: NWOBHM
Originally released April 2014: BJ is joined by Fistful of Dave for a discussion of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal including who influenced it and who it influenced. IRON MAIDEN - INVASION DEF LEPPARD - GOOD MORNING FREEDOM ANGEL WITCH - ANGEL WITCH SAXON - SIXTH FORM GIRLS SWEET SAVAGE…
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TOP TENS: SOUNDGARDEN vs. ALICE IN CHAINS
BJ pits his top ten favorite Soundgarden songs against his top ten favorite Alice In Chains songs to determine which band he likes more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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RABBIT HOLE: EIGHTIES HARDCORE CASSETTES
BJ goes down an eighties hardcore rabbit hole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: SCREAMING TREES
Screaming Trees was a rock and roll band lost in limbo between the eighties and nineties, stuck between the eras of hair metal and grunge. The band never really found its place but they made some great music, much of which you will hear on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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FTA: LANGUAGE BARRIER
Originally released January 2014: BJ plays some of his favorite songs sung in languages other than English. OS MUTANTES - Não Vá Se Perder Por Aí JORGE BEN - Zumbi GILBERTO GIL - Eu Só Quero um Xodó JACQUES DUTRONC - Le Responsable JACQUES BREL - Au Suivant FRANCESCO GUCCINI - Lui e Lei LUCIO...
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EXTENDED PLAY: VIXEN VS. AUTOBAHN
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN - COVERS EDITION
Originally released December 2016: For this special edition of Vinyl Countdown BJ raided his record collection in order to gather together some of the most interesting and/or entertaining cover versions he could find. JOAN JETT - I LOVE YOU LOVE ME LOVE PETE STRIDE/JOHN PLAIN - HE'LL HAVE TO GO...
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN V
Originally released August 2016: THE ALIEN VISITORS: OUR FRIENDS. FRIENDSHIP IS UNIVERSAL. THE FUTURE - TOGETHER. THE HOBOS - I WOZ WRONG ALIEN - DON'T SAY GOODBYE ALIEN - ZARION ZOT - WE'RE ON YOUR SIDE THE BEARS - FEAR IS NEVER BORING ROGER C. REALE - STOP AND GO NEW MATH - GARDEN OF DELIGHT...
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN IV: THE VINYL CHAPTER
Originally released January 2016: Three times before you have felt the terror, known the madness, lived the horror. But this is the one you've been screaming for. BJ raids his vinyl collection again. COLIN BLUNSTONE - SHE LOVES THE WAY THEY LOVE HER EMMIT RHODES - YOU TAKE THE DARK OUT OF THE…
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2026 HALL OF LAME INDUCTION CEREMONY
The first ever Rock and/or Roll Hall of Lame induction ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN III
June 2015: BJ raids his vinyl collection once again in order to present another collection of random favorites and interesting obscurities. RON GOEDERT - YOUR LOVE BILLION DOLLAR BABIES - I MISS YOU BRITISH LIONS - ONE MORE CHANCE TO RUN REX - BURN YOUR BRIDGES JOE PERRY PROJECT - EAST COAST WEST...
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN II
Originally released January 2015: BJ once again raids his record collection to play some more of his obscure favorites. ZUIDER ZEE - LISTEN TO THE WORDS RICHARD & LINDA THOMPSON - JET PLANE IN A ROCKING CHAIR PAGLIARO - SURE MAYBE SKYBAND - PIE IN THE SKY JOEY STEC - GIVE MY LOVE TO YOU MICHAEL...
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FTA: VINYL COUNTDOWN
Originally released May 2014: BJ raids his vinyl collection to play you some of his random favorites. SHRAPNEL - MaSTER OF MY DESTINY STARFIGHTERS - WHO CARES THE B'ZZ - TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR GARY MYRICK AND THE FIGURES - LIVING DISASTER SNATCHES OF PINK - LAZY SUSAN HIGH BACK CHAIRS - MILES TO...
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HAIR METAL ADJACENT
The early nineties were a strange, transitional moment for hard rock. SKRAPP METTLE - SHERBERT YLD - MUSIC MUSIC THE ZIPPERS - LIKE THE RAIN COMPANY OF WOLVES - ROMANCE ON THE ROCKS BURNING TREE - LAST LAUGH THE LOST - CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE THE ALMIGHTY - JOY BANG ONE TIME GREAT KING RAT - GOOD…
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RA/OR HALL OF LAME: 2026 NOMINEES
These eight artists have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but should they have been? Our goal at the Rock and/or Roll Hall of Lame is to dishonor the unjustly honored by conversely inducting them into a less prestigious institution. Rather than calling it an induction, perhaps…
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FTA: CLASSIC LIT
Originally released April 2018: For this episode BJ has put together a fun playlist of songs which share a title with a classic literary work. METALLICA - FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS WARRANT - UNCLE TOM'S CABIN QUEEN - BRIGHTON ROCK BILLY SQUIER - CATCH 22 (LIVE) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN - NIGHT DIRTY LOOKS…
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FTA: TWO MINUTE WARNING TWO
Originally released February 2016: On this episode BJ plays 50 more songs that are less than two minutes in length. After that...sudden death. THE JAM - ALL MOD CONS 1:20 THE MICE - MORE THAN I CAN TALK ABOUT 1:56 MISSION OF BURMA - THIS IS NOT A PHOTOGRAPH 1:57 BAUHAUS - THE THREE SHADOWS PART 3...
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FTA: TWO MINUTE WARNING
Originally released May 2015: This is the podcast you have heard about. This is the podcast you have read about. Soon you will be talking about the podcasting shock of the year: TWO MINUTE WARNING. On this episode BJ plays 50 songs that are each less than two minutes in length. After…
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11. DAY BY DAY: HEART - DESIRE WALKS ON
Day eleven: Heart - Desire Walks On (1993) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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10. DAY BY DAY: HEART - BRIGADE
Day ten: Heart - Brigade (1990) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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9. DAY BY DAY: HEART - BAD ANIMALS
Day nine: Heart - Bad Animals (1987) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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8. DAY BY DAY: HEART - HEART
Day eight: Heart - Heart (1985) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7. DAY BY DAY: HEART - PASSIONWORKS
Day seven: Heart - Passionworks (1983) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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6. DAY BY DAY: HEART - PRIVATE AUDITION
Day six: Heart - Private Audition (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5. DAY BY DAY: HEART - BEBE LE STRANGE
Day five: Heart - Bebe Le Strange (1980) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4. DAY BY DAY: HEART - DOG & BUTTERFLY
Day four: Heart - Dog and Butterfly (1978) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3. DAY BY DAY: HEART - LITTLE QUEEN
Day three: Heart - Little Queen (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2. DAY BY DAY: HEART - MAGAZINE
Day Two: Heart - Magazine (1977) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1. DAY BY DAY: HEART - DREAMBOAT ANNIE
Day one: Heart - Dreamboat Annie (1975) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A podcast about rock and/or roll for record collectors, appreciators of the obscure, and anyone curious about lesser known stories and music from the underbelly of rock. Part of Pantheon Podcasts
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