Free Form Rock Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by the very cool Chris Czynszak as a guest co-host on for an album by an iconic rocker who has done some great work and we talk about one of his lesser-known albums. Our tracks of the week are Clean Break's "Coming Home", Halestorm "Steeple" and Tom Verlaine's "Five Miles Of You." We close with Lee's song "Tredje Snodans." Take care, everybody, cheers! #AliceCooper 

All We Have Left On this special episode, we interview a new group and we play their new song, “Ghost.” Go check out this interview. They’re a good group with diverse influences and they deserve a following. Cheers!

KISS - Alive! In this episode, we are joined by guest co-host Paul LaPlaca to review an album that was a pivoting point for a group whose records did not sell much until they did a live album, which this was. Our tracks of the week are "Page One" from October Thorns, "157 Riverside Ave. (live)" from REO Speedwagon and "Poor Mohammed" by Procol Harum." We close with Lee's song "Slipping On Fish." Take care, everybody! #KISS #KISSALIVE #ClassicRock

Slint - Spiderland On this episode, we review a group who only made two albums and were influential to many groups after they came and went. Our tracks of the week are, Sonic Youth’s “100#” and The Pop Group’s “Kiss The Book.” We close with Lee’s song “Trio.” Cheers and enjoy!

Drivin N Cryin - Fly Me Courageous On this episode, we review an album by a group that should be more well-known. They are cool and so is our review of them. Our tracks of the week are Touch “Black Star” and Black Swan “She Hides Behind.” We finish with Lee’s song “Changed Your Mind.” Take care, everyone!

Polyrock - On this episode, we review the debut album of a group unlike other groups out there. They are definitely worth hearing. Our tracks of the week are Oingo Boingo “No Spill Blood” and The Desperate Bicycles “Sarcasm” and we close with Lee’s song “The Deserted Nest” (words by George Sterling). Take care, everyone. Cheers!

Rush - Our Top 25 Songs On this episode, we are joined by Ryan T. Russell and Eric “RMCP” Jordan to talk about our favorite Rush songs. We give personal stories and banter and it’s a fun overall chat. Get in on the fun and listen. We finished with Lee’s song “Taking Advantage Of Me.” Cheers! #rush #neilpeart #geddylee #alexlifeson

Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet On this episode, we review an album that causes one of us to yell in a cranky grumpy way (for some of it). If you want “schooling”, MAYBE this episode is for you (unless you’re a fan of the album). Our tracks of the week are Cinderella’s “ Somebody Save Me” and Bulletboys “Smooth Up In Ya.” We conclude with Lee’s song, “It Seems.” Have fun listening!

Urban Verbs - On this episode, we review an album by a group which is arguably one of the coolest bands from the early nineteen eighties (and boy do we argue a lot about it!). Our tracks of the week are The Cars’ “All Mixed Up”, Polyrock’s “Love Song” and we close with Lee’s song “(You Decided To) Chase Me.” Enjoy the screaming… um… the review. 

Interview with Roy Cathey from The Fifth We do an interview with the lead singer of a band from North Carolina who can do various styles of music from grunge to hair-band and classic rock and metal. We had a fun time talking to him and you’ll have a fun time listening to the interview. Cheers! #rock #metal

Slash - 4 (with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) - On this episode, we talk about the new album by another somewhat supergroup. (They are a dime and one of us always like to review them, haha.) Our tracks of the week are Slash (with Ian Astbury) “Ghost”, Graham Parker’s “Nuthins Gonna Pull Us Apart” and we close with Lee’s song “Deep Dive” (which is a parody of another group). Take care and ROCK ON!

Foreigner On this episode, we talk about the debut album of a group and we also say things to each other that are not nice. It’s a grumpy episode (for one of us) but we part as friends so… la dee da. Our tracks of the week are Bad Company’s “Youngblood”, Lou Gramm’s “Just Between You And Me” and we close with Lee’s song “Fart Whistle” (co-written with Glen Hansford). Take care and cheers! #foreigner 

Brian Briggs - Combat Zone On this episode, we review an album by someone you haven’t heard of but you’ve heard his work. (Listen to the review for details) It’s a fun episode where one of us won’t shut up and the other still survives the ordeal. Our tracks of the week are Adam And The Ants’ “Apollo 9” and The Clash’s “Overpowered By Funk.” We close with Lee’s song “Coriander Becomes You.” Take care and enjoy tasty food!

Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings   In this episode, we review an English-sung album by an Italian progressive rock band who has been on Emerson, Lake & Palmer's record label, "Manticore." We also talk about other stuff of interest. You might as well listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Made In Sweden's "I Don't Care", Yes' "Yours Is No Disgrace" and we finish the episode with Lee's song ""Chiamami Durante Il Martedi Blu." Until next time, stay chilly with your wine cooler or whatever else that quenches your thirst. Cheers!

Marc and Lee Pick Their Top 5 Cover Songs That top the Originals  On this episode, each co-host picks his idea of which cover song is better than the original version and there are five picks each. There is some disagreement among the picks and one host gets a bit annoyed and lets it be known. Entertainment for those who like a bit of shouting and drama. 

Nazareth - Exercises This is a unique album for a band who is mostly known for a certain type of music but who did something different on their second album. What do we think? You can listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Electric Light Orchestra’s “Telephone Line” and Humble Pie’s “Earth And Water Song.” We close with Lee’s song “The Moon Is A Symphony Meister.” Stay well, everybody. Cheers!

On this episode, we are graced with the presence of two guest co-hosts, Nate “Bushy” Atcheson and “Metal” Mike Tyler  From "The Plug Podcast Music And More" Crossover Episode for an album that allows us to talk a lot (and talk we will) about what we think of the album and the metal scene at that time in general. It’s an entertaining ride. Our tracks of the week are Krokus’ “Loud Stick Goes Boom”, Laurenne/Louhimo’s “Bitch Fire”, Avenged Sevenfold’s “Gunslinger” and Exodus’ “The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves).” We close with Lee’s song “Picking My Knows.” Have some fun, grab a drink and kick back to some cool entertainment. Cheers! #judaspriest #theplugpodcast #americaspodcast #pointofentry #metal #hardrock #freeformrockpodcast  Link For The Plug Music And More:https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-5m4x6-b3f89 Link For That Metal Station: https://www.thatmetalstation.com/  

White Lion - Mane Attraction We talk about classical music first and then we get into the review. It’s a really good group. As to how we (at least one of us) have opinions about it, you’ll need to hear what we say. Our tracks of the week are Aerosmith's “Chip Away The Stone”, Ted Nugent’s “Motor City Madhouse (from Double Live Gonzo)” and we finish with Lee’s song, “Pyramid.” Have fun listening! We had fun recording. Cheers!

Rush - Power Windows This Week On America’s Podcast On this episode, we are graced by the presence of two very cool special co-hosts, Jerry Supe and Eric “RMCP” Jordan From the "Rock All Over You Podcast". We talk about a cool album by a cool group. Our tracks of the week are Rainbow’s “Man On The Silver Mountain”, Cobra Spell’s “Addictive To The Night”, Kansas’ “Lonely Wind” and FM’s “Krakow.” We close the show with Lee’s song “Collage.” Keep cool everyone and keep rocking #rockalloveryoupodcast #rushpowerwindows #rush #rock #progressiverock

This Week On America's Podcast On this episode, we have the pleasure of having a guest-host who’s a great singer in a great band, Roxanne Paris from Late Night Trouble. She talks about her band and we play two songs from her group: “Sex Drive” and “Diamond In The Rough.” We review an album from a Swedish group who does interesting music worth checking out. Our tracks of the week are New Order “Blue Monday”, Made In Sweden “I Don’t Care” and Ed Sheeran with Bring Me The Horizon “Bad Habits.” #latenighttrouble #cheaptrick #RoyalRepublic #americaspodcast #rock #newbands #supportnewmusic #buymusic