Free Form Rock Podcast

Keef Hartley Band - Halfbreed On this episode, we review an album from a guy who was a part of the British blues scene and his music ought to be discovered by people who have yet to know about him. We also talk about other various subjects of note. Listen to the episode to find out what we say, Our tracks of the week are Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Couldn't Stand The Weather", Linn County's "Monkey Man" and we finish with Lee's song "A Stronger Mess." Keep rocking and cheers!

Iron Maiden - Senjutsu Crossover Episode with The Metal Dungeon Podcast. On this episode, we are joined by Eric “RMCP” Jordon, Edwin Cannistraci and Steven Kersh. We have a fun time talking about the album. It’s an episode worth hearing. Our tracks of the week are: Iron Maiden’s “Running Free”, Nick Perri and the Underground’s “Thieves”, The Pink Fairies’ “The Snake”, Cream’s “Tales Of Brave Ulysses” and Judas Priests’ “Traitors Gate.” We conclude with Lee’s song, “Attack The Snack.” Take care everyone. Cheers!

Slayer - Repentless (special episode for James West) In honor of a friend of ours recovering from a medical situation, we review an album from one of his favorite groups. We are joined by Eric "RMCP" Jordan. We had a fun time talking about the album and a lot of jokes were flowing around. Our tracks of the week are Van Halen's "Girl Gone Bad", ABBA's "Hey Hey Helen" and Tony Bennett's "Tender Is The Night." We close with Lee's song "Flying By." We wish you well, James. Cheers, friend! Link for James West Go Fund Me Please give what you can:)

Kansas - Point Of Know Return   On this episode, we talk about the fifth studio album by a group we have opinions on. As to what those opinions are, they vary depending on the person giving the opinion. But, it's an entertaining episode with the usual amount of goofy banter we provide. Our tracks of the week are Wally's :"Sunday Walking Lady" and Styx' "Lord Of The Rings." We conclude with Lee's song "Shakes." Cheers, everyone.  

The Rolling Stones - Tattoo You (with a tribute to Charlie Watts) On this episode, we pay respect to Charlie Watts by reviewing an album in which he played on. We are accompanied by guest host Eddy Canistracci. Our tracks of the week are The Beach Boys' "Getting Hungry", The Animals' "Dimples" and Jefferson Airplane's "Let Me In." We conclude with Lee's song "To Spank." Kick back and listen to a cool conversation. Cheers, everyone. #charliewatts #rollingstones #classicalbum

Jimmy Page &The Black Crowes - Live At The Greek On this episode, we are joined by Tim Wirasnik and we review an album by a band and a musician for the first episode of what might be considered the start of a series of reviews of live albums. Our tracks of the week are Montrose's "Bad Motor Scooter", Motorhead's "The Chase Is Better Than The Catch" and Rival Sons' "Lucky Girl." Stay cool and have fun. Cheers! Plus can't leave without hearing a Lee Gerstmann original "It Seems" 

Black Sheep We review an album that is worth hearing and we suggest you listen to the album and find out for yourself. Our tracks of the week are Lou Gramm’s “Lost In The Shadows” and Bad Company’s “Fade Away.” We then conclude with Lee’s song “Whatever You Wanted.”#lougramm #Rock #obscure

Jack Blades - Rock 'N Roll Ride On this episode, we review an obscure solo album by a guy who is more well-known for being in groups like Night Ranger and Damn Yankees. Is his solo material worth checking out? Well, we give our opinions. Our tracks of the week are John Eddie's "Play Some Skynyrd" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Saturday Night Special." We finish the podcast with Lee's song "Another Page In The Book." Please listen to the episode and like what you hear and give us a comment or two. Cheers, everybody. #jackblades #rock

Triumph - Allied Forces On this episode, we are accompanied by Eric "RMCP" Jordon to talk about an album that inspires two of us to talk about the feelings associated with it. One could say this is the emotional episode. We also talk about other subjects of current interest. Our tracks of the week are Lizzy Borden's "Voyeur (I'm Watching You)",  Angel's "Rock & Rollers" and Mandalaband's "Determination." We close with Lee's song, "Eating Cheese." Have fun listening.

Crack The Sky - Safety In Numbers Today, we review the third album by a band who was able to make an album after their lead singer left the band. It's an album that is unique in the band's catalog for that reason. Our tracks of the week are Crossbreeze's  "There Once Was" and Jackson Browne's "Boulevard." We close the show with Lee's song "Don't Let Me Hound You (When You Fall A Sheep).." Take care, stay groovy, drink your favorite drink, kick back, be cozy and groove to our review.. Cheers!

Doug and the Slugs - Cognac and Bologna In this episode, we review the first album by a Canadian band that is a bit obscure now (at least in the United States) but is interesting and we have some interesting things to say about the band. Our tracks of the week are Climax Blues Band's "Champagne & Rock and Roll" and Joe Walsh's "Indian Summer." We conclude with a song Lee did called "Strange Bays." (Ask Lee what he meant when he did it.) Cheers, everybody. #freeformrockpodcast #canadabands

Yes - Relayer On this episode, we review Yes' seventh studio album. Rick Wakeman was not in the group and Patrick Moraz handled keyboard duties. We talk about our feelings of the three songs and we manage to make the episode interesting. Our tracks of the week are Blackstone's "Love, Love, Love" and Dream Theater's "These Walls. We conclude with Lee's song "Moving Up." Take care everyone. Cheers! Yee!

Wham! - Make It Big We do a lot of moaning and griping on this episode. Listen to find out what we think of the music. This is the second studio album by a group that one of us never thought he would ever have to review. Our tracks of the week are Eddie Money's "Take Me Home Tonight" and Ted Nugent's "You Make Me Feel Right At Home." We conclude with Lee's song "I'm No Longer Your Log." Stay cool, everyone. Cheerio and pip pip!

Earth Quake We review an album that is unfortunately obscure even though it should be more well-known. A lot of this music goes unnoticed because it doesn't get re-released. Well, we do our part to resuscitate it if we can do so. Our tracks of the week are Todd La Torre's "Hellbound And Down" and Budgie's "Breadfan." We close with Lee's song "Dress Up." Cheers, everybody!

REO Speedeagon - Wheels Are Turnin’ We review the eleventh studio album by a group who has been around longer than some people realize and who sometimes has great songs and other times... Well, people can make up their own minds. Our tracks of the week are Survivor’s “Can’t Hold Back” and Hudson-Ford’s “I Don’t Want To Be A Star” and we conclude with Lee’s song “Early.”

Doobie Brothers - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits On this episode, we review an album that is famous for one song but we talk about way more than that song only. It's retro time for us, in a sense. Kick back and enjoy our fun bantering. Our tracks of the week are Chicago's "Wishing You Were Here" and Peter Frampton's "Alright". Our closing track is Lee's song "Honky Tonk Disco." Go to your used record stores, find something you never heard before, buy it and enjoy! Cheers, everyone.

Ratt - self-titled EP and Out Of The Cellar We are honored to have Eddy  Cannistraci with us co-hosting this episode. We talk about some of our favorite movies and a little bit about Rock N Pod and a whole bunch of the group we're reviewing. Come join in the fun and listen. Our tracks of the week are Sabïre "Daemons Calling", Y & T's "L.A. Rocks", Dokken's  "Paris Is Burning" and Light Of Darkness' "Movin' Along." We close with Lee's song "Theme For Detective Lee." Cheers, everybody! Peace out! Eddy Cannistraci-YouTube-Edwin Cannistraci - YouTube #Ratt #80sMetal 

Dokken - Long Way Home On this episode, we review a later album by the group Dokken and it is an album that has not been reviewed too much so it is good that we are reviewing it. John Norum is the guitarist so please listen to the album before giving an opinion on his sound. Our tracks of the week are Audioslave's "Your Time Will Come", Uriah Heep's "Traveller In Time" and we finish the show with Lee's song "Mumbles." Try some Italian food for a change. Go to your local deli and get some pasta. Cheers!

On this album, we review what some people consider to be the very first psychedelic rock album. It is sometimes referred to as "Electric Music For the Mind and Body" because that was written on the front cover,.Our tracks of the week are Cream's "Badge", David Blue's "The Gasman Won't Buy Your Love" and we finish with Lee's song "Shakes." Have fun. Cheers, everybody!

Iron Maiden - Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son   In this episode, we review Seventh Whatever Of A Seventh Whatever (that's a joke). We have different opinions all over the place. Who are we? We are the main hosts, Marc Alden Taylor and Lee Gerstmann but we are joined by Jerry Supe and Eric RMCP Jordon for this episode. It was entertaining to do and we hope you are entertained by listening to it. Our tracks of the week are Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Tuesday's Gone", John Ussery's "Blue Suede Shoes", Whitesnake's "Medicine Man" and Alter Bridge's "Show Me A Leader." It's a great episode and I hope you have fun listening to it. #uptheirons #ironmaiden #metal