Episodes
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"The Reunion Tour" - Ep 240
Your Shabby pals return with a brand new episode! Which band suffered not one, not two..but three "rock star tragedies?" Which band tired to make it in London but due to riots moved back to their native Scotland and then became a Shabby favorite? What band has a computer generated name that no…
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"The Farewell Tour" -Ep 239
Which artist suffers from elephantitus? Which challenge did AD's mom throw at the gang for this episode? Which artist performed at "Cooch-ella"? Which song embarrassed AD at a blues gig? Who does AD want to beat up and steal his sandwich? Which album did Ryan and AD sing in a car all the way from...
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"Skull Epaulets" - Ep. 237
Which band sounds like they are about to rape and pillage you and your town? Which band is "cartoonishly satanic?" Which producer would only get a few songs going before falling over?" Which band backed up the actor who played Eddie Munster? Which punk drummer was fired wilewatcadfsigwas fired...
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Announcing Shabby's Farewell Tour
A special message from AD, Ryan and Lizz regarding the future of the podcast.
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"Full Moon Fever" - Ep. 236
Which guitarist broke down his bass player's door with an ax Shining style in order to retrieve a crucifix for a seance? Which album contains audio recorded during an assisted suicide? Which artist's father had already dug his children's graves in the basement to intimidate them? Which record was...
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"Barnacle Bailing Flying Circus" - Ep. 235
Which drummer never revealed his identity until he starred in a B movie called "Biceps of Steel?" Which rocket hosted a dinner party for his friends and served curry from a giant bowl that contained a pair of his underwear? Which album cover features pictures from what we think is the worst photo...
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"Super Segments: "AD's Oddballs Vol 2."
Band names that instantly make you laugh are on offer this week as we celebrate AD's Oddballs. If you would like to hear more, these segments were taken from Episode 42 "So..Who's Gonna Do the A&R Guy?" and Episode 123 "Hermaphrodite Wrestling." Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...
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"Helicopter Banged" - Ep. 234
Which artist had a prescription for speed, and why would a doctor prescribe that? Which artist was directed to make an anti-drug statement at a concert and doesn't remember what he said because he was high? Which band's stage show was so outlandish that a record label flew from England to see if…
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"Milking the Rhinoceros' Teet "- Ep. 233
Which singer would routinely puke on stage much to the delight of his fans? Which band unwittingly financed a legendary recording studio thanks to their appalling contract with their manager? Who is the new "Suzi Quatro"? Which record exec left the music business to run a circus? Which drummer...
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"When the Hippies Took Over Vietnam"- Ep. 232
Which singer cancelled a tour because of a toothache? Which album features large pictures of 2 unknown producers instead of pictures of the band members? Which soul singer got his big break in Seattle? Which band had an alter ego band, and then opened for the themselves? Find us on Facebook,...
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"Super Segments: Just Dumb Enough To Be Great"
We have enjoyed some pretty dumb songs over the span of our show. This week, we look into a couple of our favorites. They are aggressively horny, juvenile and stupid. But we sure love talking about them. Join us on these Super Segments and lets lower our collective IQ's. If you would like to hear...
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"Super Segments: AD's Oddballs Vol 1"
No one is more freewheeling with his cash at the record store than AD. In this episode we choose a couple examples of him finding oddball bands and bringing them on the show. If you would like to hear more, these segments were taken from Episode 132 "Manhandled in the Panhandle" and Episode 51…
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"The Welcome Hooker"- Ep. 231
Which newly released album is so bad that AD is demanding the band refund his money? Which music video miraculously cured Ryan of an illness in 1983? Which band changed musical styles more than Bowie? Which British boogie frontman performed with a monocle and bowler hat? Which singer stopped...
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"Goose Brains"- Ep. 230
Which album did critics call "an example of why live albums should be banned?" Which album received a review in Melody Maker that stated "put this record on and watch your friends disappear?" Which band ran into controversy when they released a song about the Kennedy assassination? Which band had...
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"There's Gotta Be More Butter in the House"- Ep. 229
Which artist admonished his audience for not knowing the words to his hit song? Which rocker became his band's frontman based on his personality despite having a better singing and better looking bassist? Which band got Ray Davies to produce their album because they were huge Kinks fans, but…
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"Kiss the Pink Microphone"- Ep. 228
Which rock guitarist died on stage in Nashville? What is the "invisible record?" Which guitarist became an acting coach, training actors how to act like they play guitar? Which female singer causes AD to say to Suzi Quatro and Jeannie C. Riley "move over!". Which artist had his 45 bootlegged by…
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"Super Segments: Heavy Metal Massacre!"
Put on your sleeveless jean jacket, studded arm bands and high top sneakers because the Shabby gang is all 80's metal this week. First up, AD takes us back to 1985 when he was palling around with Wendy and Ronnie DIO during the Sacred Heart tour. Next, Ryan infuriates AD by bringing Quiet Riot.…
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"There's LSD in the Kool-Aid, Child!"- Ep. 227
Which rock star briefly left the business to attend Harvard? Which lead singer was once spotted "cheerfully" snorting an unknown green powder with Tommy James and the Shondells? What job can you expect to get with a masters degree in Ethno Musicology? Which band was so ugly that the album cover...
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"Urine a Safer Place" - Ep. 226
Which rocker narrated a children's fable on record for his son? Whose set list does Ryan use to put AD on an emotional roller coaster? Which artist had an album rejected but after one song became a hit the record label offered to buy it back? Which rocker banned drummers using cymbals from his...
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"Just Stay On Your Couch, Fatso!" - Ep. 225
Which drummer quit playing drums forever after seeing John Bonham play? Which singer was instrumental in grooming many artists on Motown? Which superstar bassist did AD (allegedly) do coke with in the 80's? Which album on this episode made AD feel afraid and alone? Which country's music charts…
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"Fry Me a Coop" - Ep. 224
Which band did the old 'title track bonus track'? Which pop singer became a horror fiction writer? Can you name a great drummer who wore glasses? Which rocker's day job was breeding mice and guinea pigs for research? Which singer was killed in a car accident…twice? Thanks to Tim Talbot for...
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"Super Segments: Neil vs Cher and HEY AIRBAG!"
This week we feature a couple of our favorite moments from when we had a guest on the Chevy van bench seat. First up, Shabby icon Neil Merryweather discusses throwing spitballs into Cher's wig. Then we turn to another all time Shabby crack up. Steven Seaborg tries his best to keep us on track but...
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"Fuh-Didda Fuh-Didda Fuh-Didda" - Ep. 223
Where is Stuart and will his credit card activity lead us to his whereabouts? What was AD wearing when he was arrested by a hot female cop in Amsterdam? Which 80's metal band do AD and Ryan introduce to Ricky? Which singer's father was the piano player for Dean Martin? Thanks to Tim Talbot for...
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"Break Me Off a Piece of that Slappy Wong" - Ep. 222
Which rocker became, as AD calls it, "the Mel Blanc of Anime"? Which rocker crashed his car through the gates of Graceland? Which artist is rumored to have killed one or more of his 7 wives? Which album has been described as "a crime scene?" Thanks to Eric Barrett for springing for some delicious...
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"File in my Fudge Cake" - Ep. 221
Which singer got into an all out brawl with Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson on stage, in the middle of a concert? What do Ryan and AD consider to be the best concept album of all time? Which production team met when they worked together to book the Dave Clark Five at their college? Thanks to…
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"Super Segments: KISS Killers and An All Time Shabby Crack Up"
Featured on this edition, our discussion on KISS KILLERS from 1982. After this episode was released in season 5, an episode called "Pepper Ringo" one of our listeners noticed that during the segment we do impression of every member of KISS. Paul, Gene, Ace, Peter, and Eric Carr. After that we…
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"Liberace Dressed" - Ep. 220
Which artists switched their stage names when the art director of their debut album incorrectly listed the wrong names under their picture? What is AD's pet peeve with respect to album art? Which band was formed after a drunken phone call from the guitarist to the singer? Which rock star's boobs...
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"Cannibaland is Ran By Clowns" - Ep. 219
Which album is just too big and grand for the Shabby pals to like? How has AD managed to find a second song centered around cannibalism? Which prog rock song is based on the old Tom and Jerry cartoon? Which singer is a chainsaw artist in her spare time? Which band has the temerity to rhyme…
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SRRSS03 "Super Segments: Shabby Deals and Dinky Diamond"
Ryan plays Monte Hall in a game based on the classic show "Let's Make a Deal". We discuss Jeff Beck's Truth album and the triumvirate of 1960's British guitarists. AD brings an album that divides the room, and tells the tragic story of Dinky Diamond. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram...
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"Nobber From the Beer Cooler" - Ep. 218
Which band recorded a song ripping off Led Zeppelin purposefully in response to them not giving credit to the black artists they never credited? Which band featured two brothers who took their stage names from two members of the New York Dolls? Which album art recreates a photo of a young Steven...
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"You Can't Go Wrong With Yugoporn" - Ep. 217
Which 80's era comedian did AD befriend and party with on a regular basis? Which "sugar bear" was one of the last people to see T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan alive? Which singer started a foundation tasked with recouping unpaid royalties for R&B singers from the 50's and 60's? Why does Ryan feel…
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"Trust Me, I'm in the Music Business" - Ep. 216
"Trust Me, I'm in the Music Business" - Ep. 216 Which duo traded barbs at each other in songs on their respective solo albums? Which album was released on "piss yellow vinyl?" Which guitarist sounds like he's dialing in his amp during a solo? Which album was responsible for naming the music...
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SRRSG07 "Motley Crue's Theater of Pain with BJ From Rock and or Roll Podcast"
Your Shabby pals Ryan and AD join BJ Kahuna for a frank discussion about the debacle that is Theatre of Pain. Includes a track by track analysis and all the shameful backstory behind this 1985 abomination. Thanks to BJ for having us on his great podcast Rock and or Roll. Subscribe to it. We do....
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"Turn it Crackwise" - Ep. 215
Which singer proclaimed that AD would not live to see the age of 30? Which landscaper was thrust into the music business by her friends based on her vocal prowess? Did Cher have plastic surgery? Which artist bravely told the mob to beat it when he started his own record label and publishing...
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"Riding the Scarecrow" - Ep. 214
Which band angered most of the London music scene in 1967 when they were awarded "house band" status at the legendary Marquee Theatre? Which singer paid a half a million dollars to get out of a recording contract? Which record did AD fall in love with because the "superstar singer" was completely...
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"Ancient Hobo Burial Ground" - Ep. 213
Which guitarist went to a Badlands gig specifically to thank Jake E. Lee for mentioning him in an interview? Which band had 3 different touring versions, one of which kept going after the only original member died? Which guitarist got a call from David Bowie but his girlfriend hung up thinking it...
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"Happy Hour 12"
Single disc live albums from the 70's get hoisted from steerage onto the plank for a game of OVERBOARD. Three dark, early 70's German albums are up for sale and AD has to put them in order according to value in a game of PRICE HIKE. Your Shabby pals match wits in LUSCIOUS LIZZ' ROCK AND ROLL…
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"Take a Powder!" - Ep. 212
Which rocker left the music business to own a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise? Which band did AD have a misconception of what they sounded like? Which name for the new turntable was wholly rejected by AD? Which rocker started out in Broadway at the age of 5, then studied medicine before getting...
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"Teasy E. and Gretchen Goes to Hell" - Ep. 211
Which band was named after a bass player that actually could not perform on their debut album due to contractual obligations? Which band mixed their live album AFTER partying at the bar after a gig? Which band was wrongly labeled as a christian rock band? Which band recorded at George Martin's…
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"King's Colon Iowa" - Ep. 210
Which singer was forced onto the top of a barn to sing in order to get the epic power required for a song? Which band has a "druggy mid period" that AD loves? Which song inspired Lizz' husband Mark to sing high? What phone call sparked a heavy metal classic? Which two rock stars climbed Mount...
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"Stroopwafels!" - Ep. 209
Which album did AD lose in the mid 70's and was unable to locate another copy until last month? Which drummer coaxed his bass playing brother to buy $15,000 worth of cocaine, leading his cousin and a few bodyguards to beat him up? Which superstar female rocker did AD drink Jack Daniels and get…
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"Heels on Heroin" - Ep. 208
What event caused AD to forgive Morrissey for his years of terrible music? Which guitarist fought off 3 guys backstage trying to protect is drunk friend? Which album does AD put into the newly founded "how dare you hall of shame?" Which band was formed when the 2 founding members traded iPods?...
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"Table for One and a Half" - Ep. 207
Which album has risen to the top of AD's "I didn't know ya had it in ya" list? Which producer set out to record the world's longest pop song, creating a piece that lasted for over 3 hours? Which band does Ryan tell to "stop taking acid and practice"? Which band broke up after their manager made...
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"Underbeer!" - Ep. 206
Which rock star has AD always wanted to smoke a doob with? Which album was delayed by a George Forman/Joe Frasier fight? Which album artwork influenced Chad's wardrobe? Which album did AD recently plop down $35 for? Which animal species commits mass suicides every generation? Thanks to Kingsley...
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"Hubba Hubba Hubba" - Ep. 205
Which rocker's final request before his death was to get a copy of his band's greatest hits on vinyl? Which band's former guitarist demanded his image be airbrushed out of the current tour t-shirts? Which musician died of a heart attack on stage while singing a crowd favorite? Which band was…
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..For Your Uncle Suzi" - Ep. 204
Which singer lost all her money when her accountant disclosed that he had not paid her taxes throughout her career? Which album sparks a conversation about taking your grandmother to a "drum off"? Which pioneering skateboarder became a punk rock singer? Which concert's parking lot served as AD's...
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"Cheap…and Worth It" - Ep. 203
Which drummer was approached in 1980 to replace Peter Criss in KISS, but was rejected because his picture appeared on 2 albums? Is there such a thing as "prog hippy music?" Which album did Lizz buy because of the cool song titles? Which artist's feud with Bob Dylan is chronicled in a film? Which...
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"Beating My Elvis In Public" - Ep. 202
Which band crushed 3000 paper coffee cups to create the sound of a marching army on their record? Which songwriting duo split apart when one of them presented a country ballad for them to record on their 3rd album? Which singer sparked controversy by collecting Nazi war memorabilia for his…
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"Domo Arigato Yourself" - Ep. 201
Which artist formed his own band named after him and upon quitting, his band carried on still using his name? Which song was inspired by the singer hitting on the wife of a singer recording in an adjacent studio? Which band gained traction when another band covered their demo tape and submitted…
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"Shabby's 200th Show - All Listener Requests!" - Ep. 200
Power pop, art rock, prog rock, and power metal reign supreme as we take on 12 listener requests to commemorate our 200th show. AD tells a wild story about playing with the 13th Floor Elevators, Lizz brings a record from the year she became legal drinking age and Ryan uncovers what he believes is...