Rock in Retrospect
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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
Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Richman / The Modern Lovers
Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Rush and 2112: Fifty Years)
Artist Spotlight: New Edition
Artist Spotlight: Shakira
Movie Talk: Phil Collins: Drummer First
Movie Talk: Mystify: Michael Hutchence
Artist Spotlight: Oasis
Movie Talk: Song Sung Blue
Movie Talk: Diane Warren: Relentless
2026 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories
Reacting to the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall Nominees Ballot
Movie Talk: Stans
Movie Talk: Pavements
Artist Spotlight: Night Ranger
Movie Talk: It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
Top 100 Rock Hall Prospects Project: 2026 Update
Movie Talk: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Artist Spotlight: Burton Cummings
2026 Rock Hall Nominees Draft
Interview with Greg Prato (Author of Alternative for the Masses: The '90s Alt-Rock Revolution - An Oral History)
Movie Talk: Depeche Mode: M
Artist Spotlight: Phil Collins
Movie Talk: One to One: John & Yoko
Interview with Sean Egan (Author of Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years)
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part II
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part I
Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell
Movie Talk: Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing
Artist Spotlight: Culture Club
Movie Talk: Devo
Artist Spotlight: Tom Lehrer
Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Iron Maiden at 50)
Movie Talk: Not Just a Goof
Artist Spotlight: Fall Out Boy
Movie Talk: The World According To Allee Willis
Movie Talk: Becoming Led Zeppelin
Movie Talk: This is Spinal Tap
Artist Spotlight: UB40
Movie Talk: Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part II
Movie Talk: Billy Joel: And So It Goes - Part I
Artist Spotlight: Kenny Chesney
Interview with John Wood (Producer of The Session Man: Nicky Hopkins)
Artist Spotlight: Howard Jones
Movie Talk: Ennio
Artist Spotlight: Soda Stereo
Introducing Our Patreon Page!
Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part III
Movie Talk: Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Artist Spotlight: Brand New
Movie Talk: Luther: Never Too Much
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