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Rock in Retrospect is a music podcast hosted by Nick Bambach. It has 163 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

“Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the podcast for you!

music ·en-us ·163 episodes

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Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Richman / The Modern Lovers

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Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Rush and 2112: Fifty Years)

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Artist Spotlight: New Edition

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Artist Spotlight: Shakira

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Movie Talk: Phil Collins: Drummer First

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Movie Talk: Mystify: Michael Hutchence

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Artist Spotlight: Oasis

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Movie Talk: Song Sung Blue

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Movie Talk: Diane Warren: Relentless

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2026 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories

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Reacting to the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall Nominees Ballot

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Movie Talk: Stans

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Movie Talk: Pavements

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Artist Spotlight: Night Ranger

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Movie Talk: It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

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Top 100 Rock Hall Prospects Project: 2026 Update

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Movie Talk: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

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Artist Spotlight: Burton Cummings

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2026 Rock Hall Nominees Draft

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Interview with Greg Prato (Author of Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History)

21

Movie Talk: Depeche Mode: M

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Artist Spotlight: Phil Collins

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Movie Talk: One to One: John & Yoko

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Interview with Sean Egan (Author of Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years)

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part II

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2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part I

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Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell

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Movie Talk: Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing

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Artist Spotlight: Culture Club

30

Movie Talk: Devo

31

Artist Spotlight: Tom Lehrer

32

Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Iron Maiden at 50)

33

Movie Talk: Not Just a Goof

34

Artist Spotlight: Fall Out Boy

35

Movie Talk: The World According To Allee Willis

36

Movie Talk: Becoming Led Zeppelin

37

Movie Talk: This is Spinal Tap

38

Artist Spotlight: UB40

39

Movie Talk: Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part II

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Movie Talk: Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part I

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Artist Spotlight: Kenny Chesney

42

Interview with John Wood (Producer of The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins)

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Artist Spotlight: Howard Jones

44

Movie Talk: Ennio

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Artist Spotlight: Soda Stereo

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Introducing Our Patreon Page!

47

Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part III

48

Movie Talk: Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

49

Artist Spotlight: Brand New

50

Movie Talk: Luther: Never Too Much

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