Free Form Rock Podcast

This Week on America’s Podcast… We’re flipping the switch and turning on the Black Light as we dive headfirst into Smith/Kotzen’s "Black Light/White Noise"—joined by our special guest Eric Lussier from The French Connection! Is this album a sonic revelation or just some artsy white noise that makes you want to unplug the stereo and apologize to your ears? No spoilers—but we definitely brought sunglasses for the solos. Tracks of the Week: Marc cranks the chaos with “You Gimmie Nothing” – Scumbag Millionaire (and they say romance is dead) Mooger gets glam and deep with “Theater of the Soul” – Poison Jerry lights it up with “A Million Suns” – Arch Enemy (because one sun just isn’t metal enough) Eric drops the mic with “Reach” – Militia Vox (and we’re still trying to catch it) So until next week—keep your guitar shredding, your amps loud, and don’t stare directly into the black light(unless you're into that). #BlackLightJamSession #SmithKotzenGlowUp #WhiteNoiseOrWhiteHot #FrenchConnectionRockInvasion #P

This Week on America’s Podcast… We’re having a high time (in every sense) as we float through Heart’s "Dog and Butterfly" with rock-loving guests Tim Wirasnik and Travis Perrotta! Is this album a Straight On classic or does it nap like a tired puppy? No spoilers—but expect some passionate opinions and a few musical detours. Tracks of the Week: Mooger goes metalcore with “Perfect Soul” – Spiritbox Marc kicks it old-school MTV with “Goodbye To You” – Scandal Tim rides the night with “The Sun Goes Down” – Thin Lizzy Travis brings the powerhouse with “Piece Of My Heart” – Big Brother & the Holding Company Jerry closes the curtain with glam-fueled heartbreak in “Love Has Taken Its Toll” – Saraya So buckle up, crank it loud, cook with fire, and glide headfirst into that Mistral Wind. #HeartsUnleashed #DogAndButterflyVibes #ClassicRockCrusade #SpiritboxSurprise #PieceOfOurPlaylist #ScandalousTunes #ThinLizzyTwilight #SarayaSlays #HighTimeForHeart #MistralGrooves

This week on America’s Podcast, it’s Black Celebration—or Black Condemnation, depending on who you ask! Jerry wanted an album to tear apart, so Marc handed him one he adores. Will Jerry respect the synth gods, or will he spread blasphemous rumors? Can Mooger be the tie-breaker, or will he just sit back with popcorn? And most importantly—will Marc go full Jerry, but not tonight? No spoilers, but let’s just say emotions will be stripped. Tracks of the Week: ▶️ Marc: The Seventh Stranger – Duran Duran (because the ‘80s never die) ▶️ Mooger: Everything – Sevendust (because balance is key) ▶️ Jerry: Battalions – Metal Church (because, of course) Until next time, let’s have a Black Celebration and get Stripped—not literally, just emotionally. #AmericasPodcast #DepecheMode #BlackCelebration #MarcVsJerry #BlasphemousRumors #NotTonightJerry #MoogerTheMediator #SynthVsMetal #LetsGetStripped #MusicHotTakes #AlbumWars

This week on America’s Podcast, we dive These Days (literally) into Bon Jovi’s 1995 album because Mooger missed out last time—so, of course, we’re doing a Redux. #SecondChances #BonJoviOrBust We bring in special guest Eric Lussier to help us answer the big question: Does this album give you something for the pain, or is it pure Jovi gold? No spoilers, but let’s just say opinions are flying like Richie Sambora solos. #NoPainNoGain #JoviJudgment Tracks of the Week:

This week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving into six albums that split fanbases like a badly mixed record. Love them or loathe them, these albums had fans either throwing their fists in the air or throwing their CDs out the window. First up, Queensrÿche – Hear In the Now Frontier—where prog-metal legends decided to strip things down, leaving fans wondering if they’d just wandered into the wrong album. Then, Mötley Crüe – Theater of Pain—the moment the Crüe traded in their sleazy Sunset Strip grit for glam and a whole lot of hairspray. Next, we take a ride with Judas Priest – Turbo—the album that asked, “What if metal... but synths?” and left fans turbocharged or turbo-disappointed. Then, we dive into Def Leppard – Hysteria—a glossy, arena-rock juggernaut that made some fans ecstatic and others cry “where’s the riffs?!”we dive headfirst into the unexpected turn that was Kiss’s The Elder. Fans were like, “What just happened?” It was a sharp left turn—from arena anthems to concept album theatrics. Buckle up, be

This week on America’s Podcast, we hitch a ride down the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to see if Elton John’s classic still rocks—or if it just blows like a candle in the wind (no spoilers, but we ain’t packing up our bags just yet). Helping us navigate this glitter-covered, piano-fueled journey are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez, who bring their hot takes and questionable life choices to the table. And of course, we’ve got Tracks of the Week to keep your ears entertained: Marc – Gone (Live) by U2 (Because Bono refuses to be forgotten.) Jerry – Streetlight Serenader by Billy Joel (Deep-cut Joel is the best Joel.) Travis – The Gift by The Velvet Underground (For those who like their rock weird and wonderful.) Andy – Centerfield by John Fogerty (Swing batter, batter, SWING!) Mooger – Green River by CCR (Swamp rock never dies.) So, until next week, don’t say goodbye to the Yellow Brick Road—stay young, stay weird, and for the love of rock ‘n’ roll, subscribe! #AmericasPodcast #EltonJohn #GoodbyeYellowBrickRoad

This week on America’s Podcast, we’ve got an all-star lineup of rock maniacs! Joining us are Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast and Bushy AKA Nate Atchison from The Plug Music and More Podcast. So what happens when four hardcore KISS nerds and one poor soul who just kinda likes KISS sit down to discuss the Asylum era? Well… let’s just say things get louder than Paul Stanley’s stage banter in ‘86! But hey—no spoilers! You’ll have to listen to the madness yourself. Tracks of the Week: Marc kicks things off with Kix—“No Ring Around Rosie” Chris brings the action with “Die Hard” by Nakatomi Plaza Nate gets epic with “Dry County” by Bon Jovi Mooger throws down a classic—“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix Jerry wraps it up with some Slade magic—“My Oh My” Until next week, go Uh! All Night and don’t let ‘em see your Tears Are Falling! Follow, subscribe, and share—or Gene Simmons might charge you for this episode! #kiss #ayslum #rock #80s 

This week on America’s Podcast, we hand over the keys to the Pinto to none other than Eric Lussier—let’s just hope he doesn’t strip the gears before we get to our destination. We’re reviewing Kissin’ Dynamite’s Back With a Bang. Is this album a full-fledged explosion of rock greatness, or does it fizzle out like a damp firecracker? No safety goggles required—we’re giving you our unfiltered opinions. Plus, special guest Travis Perrotta joins the chaos, because what’s a podcast without a little extra mayhem? And of course, we’re bringing the Tracks of the Week: Marc throws down with Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes’ "No Speak No Slave." Mooger brings the boom with The Scorpions’ "Dynamite." Jerry holds nothing back with Survivor’s "I Can’t Hold Back." Travis blasts off with Montrose’s "Space Station #5." Eric shakes things up with Sunday Riot Club’s "Out Of The Sky." Until next time—don’t play with dynamite… unless you’re ready to blow some speakers #kissindynamite #rock #rockpodcast

This week on America’s Podcast, we dive into the self-titled debut of Blue Murder—an album packed with enough guitar wizardry to make even your air guitar feel inadequate. But does it still rock as hard as its reputation, or is it just another relic of hairspray-fueled excess? No spoilers, but let’s just say we have thoughts. We also take a moment to honor the late, great John Sykes, a guitar hero who shredded his way into rock history. His influence is undeniable, but does this album showcase his finest work? Tune in to find out! And of course, our Tracks of the Week bring the heat: Mooger channels the energy of Dreamstate’s "Dayseeker." Marc gets nostalgic with Whitesnake’s "Bad Boys." Jerry introduces us to Blueburst’s "Vanish." Until next time, as Casey Kasem used to say—Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars (and maybe a good distortion pedal while you’re at it! #bluemurder #johnsykes #rockpodcast

This Week on America’s Podcast: Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen, and Pure Mayhem! Buckle up, metalheads, because this week we welcome the mighty Favio Vegas to the show as we dive headfirst into the sonic chaos of Flemming Rasmussen’s legendary trilogy—the three Metallica albums that melted faces, shattered speakers, and arguably set a bar so high even Metallica themselves never quite climbed back over it. Yep, we’re talking about Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and …And Justice for All! Are these truly the best Metallica albums ever? Did the band peak in '88? And is Flemming Rasmussen the most underrated producer in metal history? We’ve got a lot to say, and we’re bringing the riffs to back it up! No more spoilers, you’ll just have to listen. Tracks of the Week:

This week on America’s Podcast, the gang is back with Guest Travis Perrotta to take a deep dive into the slippery world of Saigon Kick’s iconic album The Lizard. Was Matt Kramer the best vocalist for them? Or was he just the lizard king who could do anything? These burning questions are tackled with the kind of wit and wisdom you’d expect from a group who likely argued over the pronunciation of "Saigon" for at least ten minutes before recording. Tracks of the Week brought the heat: Marc shook things up with Shake the Tree by INXS, proving that even Aussie pop-rock can branch out. Mooger got introspective with Rain Will Fall by I Mother Earth—because what’s a podcast without at least one guy going existential? Travis lit it up with Burning Like a Flame—clearly a man who’s ready to burn his way into the power ballad hall of fame. And Jerry blacked out entirely, choosing Black Out In The Red Room by Love/Hate, a song so wild it should come with a warning label. As always, they sign off with a classic gem of wi

This Week on America’s Podcast – Episode 500! Break out the champagne (or at least that dusty bottle of bottom-shelf whiskey you’ve been saving for a special occasion) because we’ve hit the big 500! And what better way to celebrate than bringing back the one and only Lee Gerstmann reuniting him with Travis Perrotta for a nostalgia-fueled rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza? This week, we crank it up to 11 and dive headfirst into Black Sabbath’s "Vol. 4"—a record so heavy it could bench press your dad’s record collection. But that’s not all! We’ve gathered a who’s who of our podcasting pals to shower us with congrats (and possibly roast us just a little). But wait! There’s more! Tracks of the Week keep the party going: Marc brings "Come On" by the Black Crowes, because nothing says celebration like Southern rock swagger. Jerry hits us with "The Reckoning" by The Reality of Yourself—because, let’s be honest, 500 episodes in, we’re still trying to figure ourselves out. Mooger delivers "Waiting for Darkness" by Ozzy Osbo

This week on America’s Podcast, we dive into the stormy seas of Savatage’s The Wake of Magellan—and let’s just say, the ship isn’t exactly steady. One cohost faces mutiny as the others unleash their hot takes in a two-against-one battle royale. Things get salty, shade gets thrown, and at least one person forgets the golden rule of podcasting: always pick a track! Spoiler alert: feelings are hurt, egos are bruised, and the laughs get mean. #FriendshipGoals Tracks of the Week: Marc: “Della Brown” by Queensrÿche – Bringing smooth prog energy to a spicy episode. Mooger: “The Godless Endeavor” by Nevermore – Because nothing screams "friendly debate" like godlessness. Jerry: “Draw The Line” by Aerosmith – Ironically, someone definitely crosses it this week. Chris: “Why You Lie” by Through Fire – A question for the ages (and for certain cohosts). Until next week, remember: love what you love—even if your friends call it trash. #PodcastDrama #SavatageShowdown #ListenUpOrShutUp

This Week on America’s Podcast, we interview author Ross Warner about his book American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond. We also dive into the album Cheap Trick at Budokan: The Complete Concert. Some call Cheap Trick the "American Beatles"—we’ll discuss that and much more in this episode! Tracks of the Week: Jerry picks “Ton of Bricks” by Metal Church. Mooger picks “Lord of the Thighs” by Aerosmith. Ross picks “Hail, Hail” by Pearl Jam. Marc wraps it up with “I’ll Keep Trying” by Ugly Kid Joe. Until next week, watch out for those Big Eyes and Surrender to the music! Link to get the Book Plus a Code for 30% off: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493078066/American-Standard-Cheap-Trick-from-the-Bars-to-the-Budokan-and-Beyond Code:RLFANDF30 #CheapTrick #RossWarner #AmericanStandardCheapTrickfromtheBarstotheBudokanandBeyond #Budokan #MusicLegends  #SurrenderToTheMusic #AmericanBeatles