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Rock-n-Roll Autopsy

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Get ready to rock with Rock-n-Roll Autopsy! Join Scott and Rico as they dissect classic rock songs, exposing their excesses and untold stories. This hilarious podcast is packed with Gen X sarcasm, insightful commentary, and dad jokes. Tune in, laugh along, and discover if those classic rock anthems still hold up or if they're guilty of musical malpractice.

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Episodes

  1. Did Weezer’s Hash Pipe Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 253

    The boys trade nerd-rock respectability for hard rock riffage, ponder the finer points of Santa Monica sex work, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Weezer’s 2001 radio-rock curveball, “Hash Pipe.”

  2. Did Madonna’s Like a Prayer Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 252

    The boys kneel at the altar of pop superstardom, examine the fine line between divine inspiration and manufactured controversy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Madonna’s gospel-infused hit, “Like a Prayer.”

  3. Did Marilyn Manson’s The Beautiful People Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 251

    The boys gather around the shallow end of the gene pool, question humanity’s obsession with being hot, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Marilyn Manson’s anthem for adolescent misanthropy, “The Beautiful People.”

  4. Did Queen and David Bowie’s Under Pressure Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 250

    The boys pressure themselves to cram as many egos in one room as possible, unsuccessfully blend a space oddity with mercurial Mercury, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on one of rock’s most iconic collaborations, “Under Pressure.”

  5. Did David Lee Roth’s Yankee Rose Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 249

    The boys celebrate American excess with maximum cheese, turn flag-waving bravado into four minutes of post-Van Halen freedom, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of David Lee Roth’s 1986 star-spangled solo spectacle, “Yankee Rose.”

  6. Did KISS’ Hide Your Heart Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 248

    The boys exit the 80s with mid-career anxiety, chase relevancy with hit making royalty, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1989 tale of questionable romantic decision-making, “Hide Your Heart.”

  7. Moving Pictures in the Motor City/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 247

    The boys hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for a Rush road trip, abandoned White Castle cravings, and a 50 Something tour for two fifty somethings in Detroit.

  8. On Record: The April Wine Album Review Interview w/Tim Durling/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 246

    The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and welcome back YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest book, On Record: The April Wine Album Review.

  9. Kissing Lilith Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 245

    The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for dogged determination, stage-ready self-immolation, and the pursuit of authentic artistic expression with Kissing Lilith frontman Gavin Kerr.

  10. Toby Danger Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 244

    The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for DIY determination, keytar struggles, and the divisive challenges of male itch relief with Toby Danger frontman Ryan Wednesday.

  11. Disturbing the Priest w/ Brandon Battick Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 243

    The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for stand-up stories, metal nerdery, Megadeth fandom, and panel condescension with comedian and Disturbing the Priest host, Brandon Battick.

  12. Weird Firsts/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 242

    The boys (minus one) trade scientific inquiry for personal confession, revisiting first-time, day-one album buys — records that just happened to catch their favorite bands at some of their strangest moments.

  13. Did Stray Cats’ (She’s) Sexy + 17 Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 241

    The boys pomade their pompadours, confuse rockabilly nostalgia with spectacularly bad judgment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stray Cats’ 1983 retro-revival misfire, “(She’s) Sexy + 17.”

  14. Did Guns N’ Roses’ Rocket Queen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 240

    The boys spin street poetry about L.A. debauchery, demonstrate an appetite for questionable studio decisions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 sleaze-rock odyssey, “Rocket Queen.”

  15. Did Iron Maiden’s Man on the Edge Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 239

    The boys fall into the abyss of midlife mayhem, trade dutiful obedience for white collar rage, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Iron Maiden’s 1995 soundtrack to personal collapse, “Man on the Edge.”

  16. Did Simple Minds’ Don’t You (Forget About Me) Kill Rock ’n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 238

    The boys spend a Saturday in detention, romanticize adolescent alienation through the power of a raised fist, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Simple Minds’ 1985 coming-of-age anthem, “Don’t You (Forget About Me).”

  17. Anti-democratic Rock!/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 237

    The boys (minus one) make a major show announcement and celebrate the Fourth of July by embracing singular vision, authoritarian tendencies, and a fistful of bands that exemplify anti-democratic rock ‘n’ roll.

  18. RUSH Lives!/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 236

    The boys hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, reconnect long-lost tour mates, gush over Rush, and marvel at Gene Simmons’ latest entrepreneurial adventure.

  19. Sad Sabbath/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 235

    The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and take an unscientific look at Geezer Butler’s battle with depression through the dark poetry of Black Sabbath.

  20. Did Korn’s A.D.I.D.A.S. Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 234

    The boys regress to a state of peak late-’90s arrested development, mistake hormonal compulsion for profound artistic expression, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Korn’s 1997 acronym-powered ode to intrusive thoughts, “A.D.I.D.A.S.” News items and digressions...

  21. Hot Takes/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 233

    Without the guardrails of science to fall back on, the boys trade evidence-based analysis for deliberately provocative, sensational, and often ridiculous hot takes about the world of rock ‘n roll.

  22. The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time: Part 2/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 232

    The boys pick favorites, compare notes, and pluck away at Rolling Stone’s latest clickbait driven analysis of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.

  23. The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 231

    The boys pick favorites, compare notes, and pluck away at Rolling Stone’s latest clickbait driven analysis of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.

  24. Did Joe Walsh’s Life’s Been Good Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 230

    The boys trash hotel rooms with self-aware charm, canonize burnout excess as aspirational living, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Walsh’s 1978 millionaire-rock confession, “Life’s Been Good.” News items and digressions include Geddy Lee hiring a vocal…

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  25. Did Ted Nugent’s Wango Tango Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 229

    The boys descend into caveman horniness, celebrate primal riffage with alarming enthusiasm, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ted Nugent’s 1980 Neanderthal party anthem, “Wango Tango.” News items and digressions include Marilyn Manson opening up onstage about…

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  26. Did Joe Raposo’s Bein’ Green Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 228

    The boys grapple with existential felt, reframe melancholy as a virtue, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Raposo’s tender 1970 identity crisis, “Bein’ Green.” News items and digressions include Iron Maiden snubbing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and new…

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  27. Did The Offspring’s Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 227

    The boys cosplay cool with alarming commitment, butcher borrowed swagger with suburban confidence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Offspring’s 1998 novelty smash, “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy).” News items and digressions include Taylor Momsen, The Pretty...

  28. Did Jackyl’s She Loves My C**k Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 226

    The boys yank the starter cord on late-hair lowbrow lyricism, double down on vile vulgarity, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Jackyl’s 1992 no-subtlety-needed shock anthem, “She Loves My C**k.” News items and digressions include Angine de Poitrine and a...

  29. Did Europe’s The Final Countdown Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 225

    The boys craft iconic synth hooks, launch into an orbit of miscalculated light-years, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Europe’s 1986 arena-rock juggernaut, “The Final Countdown.” News items and digressions include Rush, Anika Nilles, and a triumphant return at...

  30. Did Wet Leg’s Chaise Longue Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 224

    The boys stretch out on fashionable furniture, lean hard into ironic detachment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Wet Leg’s 2021 minimalist indie breakout, “Chaise Longue.” News items and digressions include Vinnie Vincent and his $2 million opus, Guitarmageddon.

  31. KISS '76: Interview w/Martin Popoff/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 223

    The boys (minus one) welcome wise music swami and prolific author extraordinaire, Martin Popoff into the lab to discuss his latest book, KISS '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land.

  32. Did Beastie Boys’ Sabotage Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 222

    The boys slap on fake mustaches, chase down a fuzzy bassline, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Beastie Boys’ snarling rap-rock classic, Sabotage. News items and digressions include renewed forensic analysis suggesting the death of Kurt Cobain may have been a...

  33. Did Public Enemy’s She Watch Channel Zero?! Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 221

    The boys trash trash TV, rage against afternoon soaps, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Public Enemy’s rap-metal riot, She Watch Channel Zero?!. News items and digressions include Flavor Flav trading giant clocks for gold medals as hype man for women’s sports…

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  34. Did Turnstile’s Birds Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 220

    The boys flap their arms at hardcore’s art-school evolution, stage-dive into post-genre euphoria, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Turnstile’s ecstatic modern anthem, “Birds.” News items and digressions include the debut of Rock 101, where single-coils and...

  35. Did Don McLean’s American Pie Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 219

    The boys grab a slice of rock mythology, decode eight-and-a-half minutes of cultural bewilderment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Don McLean’s 1971 folk-rock campfire epic, “American Pie.” News items and digressions include a look back at the tragic deaths of...

  36. Did Bill Haley & His Comets’ Rock Around the Clock Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 218

    The boys wind the clocks back to wholesome ’50s nostalgia, sculpt a perfectly greasy pompadour, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Bill Haley & His Comets’ proto-teen anthem, “Rock Around the Clock.” News items and digressions include Washington’s Rules of…

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  37. Did Mr. Big’s Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 217

    The boys plug in power tools, relive the glory days of fretboard excess, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Mr. Big’s 1991 split personality promise, “Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song).” News items and digressions include artists…

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  38. Did Dead Kennedys’ MTV-Get Off the Air Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 216

    The boys use punk rock to mock programmed rebellion, sneer at corporate cool, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Dead Kennedys’ 1985 middle-finger-to-the-mainstream manifesto, “MTV-Get Off the Air.” News items and digressions include Alex Honnold free-soloing...

  39. 1000 Times Goodbye: Megadeth ‘26 Final Album Review/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 215

    The boys (minus one) break format to pore over poorly picked heroes, say goodbye to “Dangerous” Dave Mustaine, and review Megadeth’s seventeenth, self-titled, and allegedly final studio album.

  40. MTV Top 10 Music Videos of All Time/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 214

    The boys take a break from amateur pathology to acknowledge the death of music television, bask in the glory of boob-tube nostalgia, and celebrate the cultural earthquake that was MTV by sharing a proudly unscientific list of the ten greatest music videos of all time.

  41. Did INXS’ Need You Tonight Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 213

    The boys read rhyming cue cards, sweat through minimalist flirty funk, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of INXS’ 1987 seductive single, “Need You Tonight/Mediate.” News items and digressions include Alex Van Halen and Steve Lukather spelunking through Eddie’s...

  42. Did Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 212

    The boys tiptoe around rock’s holiest relic, climb the most overplayed staircase in rock history, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Led Zeppelin’s 1971 untouchable epic, “Stairway to Heaven.” News items and digressions include Jane’s Addiction forgoing the fans...

  43. The Poddys/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 211

    The boys bust out their tuxedo t-shirts, engage in nauseating self-congratulatory navel-gazing, and hand out Poddy awards for the best and worst episodes of 2025. Digressions include podcast divorce, fruit basket obsession, and copious KISS content.

  44. Did Dream Theater’s Pull Me Under Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 210

    The boys chase hooks through naval gazing arrangements, briefly flirt with accessibility, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Dream Theater’s unlikely hit, “Pull Me Under.” News items and digressions include Loudwire’s claim that hair metal’s biggest albums aren’t...

  45. THE SOUND THAT HAUNTS YOU: A Beginners Companion to Fleetwood Mac interview w/Tim Durling: Ep. 209

    The boys (minus one) welcome back YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest book, THE SOUND THAT HAUNTS YOU: A Beginners Companion to Fleetwood Mac.

  46. Did John Fogerty’s Centerfield Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 208

    The boys call their shot, trot confidently toward the warning track, and slide headfirst into the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of John Fogerty’s 1985 ballpark anthem, “Centerfield.” News items and digressions include Paul Anka finally confirming Frank Sinatra’s legendary...

  47. Did Green Day’s Longview Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 207

    The boys embrace chronic boredom, get candid about solo hobbies, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Green Day’s 1994 slacker anthem, “Longview.” News items and digressions include Sharon Osbourne’s fury over an early Black Sabbath manager releasing old demos and...

  48. Did Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 206

    The boys drink raw eggs in gray sweats, triumphantly sprint up the courthouse steps, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Survivor’s 1982 training-montage juggernaut, “Eye of the Tiger.” News items and digressions include the AC/DC concert so loud it registered on…

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  49. Did Derek and the Dominos’ Layla Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 205

    The boys break the bro-code by chasing a Beatle bride, tack a piano outro onto a love triangle, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Derek and the Dominos’ tortured 1970 classic, “Layla.” News items and digressions include Metallica’s decision to go 100% digital live.

  50. Did The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Voodoo Chile Kill Rock ‘n Roll? / Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 204

    The boys flip their guitars upside down, plug into the cosmic mainframe, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 psychedelic blues odyssey, “Voodoo Chile.” News items and digressions include Megadeth’s plan to cover Metallica’s “Ride...

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Get ready to rock with Rock-n-Roll Autopsy! Join Scott and Rico as they dissect classic rock songs, exposing their excesses and untold stories. This hilarious podcast is packed with Gen X sarcasm, insightful commentary, and dad jokes. Tune in, laugh along, and discover if those classic rock anthems still hold up or if they're guilty of musical malpractice.

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