Cobras & Fire: Comedy / Rock Talk Show

Cobras & Fire is a comedy / rock talk show with absurd discussions about music, news, and life. Join your irreverent hosts Bakko and Loose Cannon as we make fun of what we love. We feature a mix of classic artists and bands on the rise. Rock's not dead. It's hiding. And you found it. In addition to our regular show, our interview episodes include members of Judas Priest, KISS, Anthrax, Motley Crue, and more. Our sidecast “Whatever, Nevermind” counts down the 25 Greatest Grunge albums according to Rolling Stone. Episodes feature a special guest host from the Podcast Community and interviews with the artists, producers, and record label execs involved with the albums.

Music Commentary
Comedy
Music Interviews
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EP 172: Geoff Tate - Operation Winecrime
On this weeks EP Loose & Bakko ponder what it would be like to spend a week touring European vineyards with former Queensryche singer Geoff Tate. They also discuss: Nirvana being responsible for Zima. Buying merch at a Overkill concert. Mothers of daughters singing along at a Buckcherry concert. Buying some KISS on vinyl and more. Featuring the music: Royal Republic - Under Cover Brodero - Liars & Thieves Jerry Cantrell - Anger Rising Pristine - Sinnerman All That Remains - Two Weeks Buckcherry - Lit Up Wild Planes - Money
77 min
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Ep 171: John Corabi Interview (Dead Daisies, Un...
Ep 171: John Corabi (Dead Daisies, Union, Motley Crue, The Scream, Solo) joins the show to discuss his entire career. We discuss how an Australian millionaire created the "music collective" that is the Dead Daisies, his involvement with Mick Mars' solo album, the possibility of a Union reunion, Monsters of Rock cruise, the growing legend of the Motley Crue '94 album, his acoustic solo tour and his upcoming solo album. -- Song snippets featured: Midnight Moses (Dead Daisies) Poison Apples (Motley Crue) Last Time I've Seen the Sun (Dead Daisies) Around Again (Union) Song and a Prayer (Dead Daisies) Dead and Gone (Dead Daisies) Misunderstood (Motley Crue)
73 min
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Bruce Kulick & Don Jamieson-Rewind
Bakko called in sick this week. So we figured now would be a good time to look back at some of our early interviews and share them with those of you who are new to the show and those of you who have been there from the start. And everyone in between. Plus we have a special guest appearance by Eddie Trunk. We'll be back next week with some fresh Cobra for you. Thank you all for your support these last 4 years.
106 min
429
EP 170: Alice In Chains - Dirt - Breaking The R...
EP 170: Breaking the Record - We dive into the mud with 1992’s Feel Good Album of the Year - Alice in Chains - DIRT. We do a track-by-track and discuss hypothetical Layne Staley career paths while shattering the myth perpetrated by The Man that Grunge killed Hair Metal and drink beer gifted to us by a cat behaviorist. This ep also contains a surprising amount of Warrant and Huey Lewis talk.
80 min
430
EP 169: Avengers Hulk-Beyonce Jerk Off
The fourth Anniversary is green. To celebrate four years of Cobras & Fire, Loose and Bakko get into all sorts of shit. In honor of the Avengers End Game they debate the self love habits of the Incredible Hulk. Bakko explains his stance on Beyoncé. The runner up to the band name Godsmack. Swimming with Fred Durst. Ozzy waking up to pee. AARP subsidizing early Crue tours. A famous vampire hunter taking in a Dokken show. And believe it or not... MORE! This EP's Beer was courtesy of thee Matt Porter of the KISS Room. #YearOfTheCobra Music from: Rise Against - Re-Education (Through Labor) KISS - Do You Love Me Dokken - Burning Like A Flame Jay-Z - 99 Problems Godsmack - Touche Kasabian - Shoot The Runner Pearl Jam - Getaway Kaizers Orchestra - En For Orgelot, En For Meg
73 min
431
Michael Sweet (Stryper) Interview
Michael Sweet returns to the program to discuss what we can expect on Stryper's history tour, his tenth solo album titled "10" featuring a whole bunch of special guests, his scheduled appearance at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo, a surprising amount of Van Halen talk and more. #YearOfTheCobra https://www.michaelsweet.com/ https://twitter.com/michaelhsweet https://www.facebook.com/TheMichaelSweet/ http://www.stryper.com/ https://twitter.com/Stryper https://www.facebook.com/Stryper
34 min
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Riki Rachtman Interview
Riki Rachtman joins the program to discuss his latest venture, the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast. We also ask about the current status of his friendship with Axl Rose, Headbangers Ball memories, his relationship with Motley Crue, how he decided to start a podcast and more. Plus, Riki and Bakko may have stumbled upon a new reality TV show concept. Enjoy a really fun chat with Riki.
44 min
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EP 167: HoloDio 2.0, Spencer's Gifts, BabyMetal
EP 167: We discuss HoloDio 2.0's amazing new features and tour, our Spencer's shopping list, Babymetal announces their new concept album, Rock N Pod Expo 3, LC shakes his fist at the Joshua Tree National Park and bachelorette parties, and we discuss if it is time for Sharon to pay off her American Express card and let Ozzy retire. This episode's beer comes courtesy of Sean Cullen. Thank you, Sean! You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Radkey - Basements Texas Hippie Coalition - Moonshine Dinosaur Pileup - Thrash Metal Cassette The Heavy - Heavy For You Wayland - Indiana Jones The Longshots - Goodbye to Romance Metallica - So What? KISS - Star Spangled Banner (short intro clip)
60 min
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EP 166: Ozzy 3-Way, Tommy Bananas, Fest Fist Fight
Loose Cannon and Bakko get into the recent bombshell from Matt LeBlanc that Sharon Osbourne approached him about having a three way with her and Ozzy, Tommy Lee got married and his new bride has a new podcast that is BAH-NAN-AHZ, some recent vinyl purchase talk, what you should keep in your Gene Simmons Vault and so much more. This weeks beer come courtesy of Bill Elam. Thank you Bill. You too can help the show and buy us a beer at: https://gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music from: Tommy Lee - Trying To Be Me Outkast - Hey Ya Another Day Dawns - Psycho Union - Love (I Don't Need It Anymore) Rik Emmet - Big Lie The Cult - Rise Janis Figure - One Bad Kitty
73 min
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Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - BioPic Battle
Ep 165: Bohemian Vs The Dirt - LC and Bakko go to the movies and discuss Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and Motley Crue's The Dirt. We also give an update on the LC Which WIch bathroom tragedy and new complications on taking a deuce at work. This ep is brought to you by David Glynn who bought us two extremely hard to find beers. Tracks: DEATH ON 2 LEGS RED HOT STONE COLD CRAZY KILLER QUEEN/LOVE CAR (Medley - Live Montreal Album) PIECE OF YOUR ACTION JUST GO AWAY MAD
59 min
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EP 164: Interview - Danko Jones (2019)
Danko Jones returns to the program to discuss the release of the album "A Rock Supreme" which is out April 26th. We talk about vinyl collecting, the realities of the cassette tape, his favorite podcasts, his former column for the Huffington Post, some KISS talk and what we can expect from his latest record "A Rock Supreme". Enjoy. Year of the Cobrawww.dankojones.comhttps://www.facebook.com/dankojoneshttps://twitter.com/dankojoneshttps://www.m-theoryaudio.com/BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink
58 min
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EP 163: Metallica St. Anger - Breaking The Record
We saved the worst for last. The first ever Cobras & Fire March Badness concludes with Metallica's 2003 disasterpiece Saint Anger. Recorded during a time of distress for the band. Bassist Jason Newsted had left the band. James Hetfield took a year off to get sober. All documented in the documentary Some Kind Of Monster. Dealing with a band therapist and a producer pining to join the world’s biggest metal band took its toll and this album is the result. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink
62 min
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Ep 162: KISS - Crazy Nights - Breaking The Record
March Badness marches on as Loose and Bakko tackle the 1987 KISS record Crazy Nights. Crazy Nights was KISS swinging for the fence trying to get some of that Def Leppard/Bon Jovi level of sales. Did they overpay to work with Ron Nevison? Should they put Bang Bang You in the EOTR setlist? Did Bakko just coin the term KISS Koma? Find out all of that and more. Plus in this Crackerjack box of a Cobras & Fire EP there is a treat for the listeners. Dig deep and enjoy. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink
72 min
439
Interview EP: Michael Wilton of Queensryche
Queensryche founder and guitarist Michael Wilton joins the program to discuss their new album "The Verdict", the status of drummer Scott Rockenfield, his beer "Whip Ale", the Pledge Music mess and so much more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink
36 min
440
EP 161: Dirt Trailer, Warrant, Imagine Bro Dragon
March Badness continues this week as Loose and Bakko come heavy for the Imagine Dragons as Bakko bandsplains to ID singer Dan Reynolds how having kids and being in a band works. Other topics discussed this week include: The Dirt trailer. Mick Mars moving to Arizona. Cobras & Fire being the # 1 podcast in female prisons. Bakko speaking a dead language. Warrant and Glorious Sons concert reviews. Hollow barking. Bakko's new movie idea. Imagine Dragons possibly being the worst "band" ever. And heads up Netflix: Loose Cannon has a way to make The Dirt truly epic. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Featuring the music: Hooligans Holiday - Motley Crue On Your Feet - Icon Devil You Know - Anthrax Heaven - Warrant Heavy (acoustic version) - Glorious Sons We Die Young - Alice In Chains Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
86 min
441
Interview EP: Mike Tramp (White Lion, Solo)
Mike Tramp joins LC to discuss his new solo album “Stray from the Flock,” the Great White Lion Tiger Snake confusion, appearing in the Tom Hanks movie Money Pit, his regrets about the 2000 era “Tramp’s White Lion”, his friendship with guitarist Vito Bratta and more. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music: Wait - White Lion (intro), No End to War - Mike Tramp solo) BUY: Stray From The Flock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MS59V7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w-AGCbVDC9S1X
31 min
442
EP 160: Motley Crue - Saints Of Los Angeles, Br...
March Badness opens up with a look back at the odious Motley Crue record Saints of Los Angeles. We break down what led up to its release, CrueFest, Tommy Lee goes to college, CrueFest 2, 11-7 Records, where Papa Roach falls on the douche-o-meter, Mick Mars is old and some suspicions as to how much the members of the band performed on the record. Plus a beer review courtesy Dave Brewington’ donation from our Buy Us A Beer fundraiser. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Enjoy.
74 min
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EP 159: Grammys Are Garbage & KISS Hired A Painter
Loose and Bakko crash the Grammys this week. Before leaving with their hardware they tear apart music's biggest night. Other topics include: KISS's choice for opening act on the EOTR tour and Loose's conspiracy theory on how that came to be. Eddie Trunk talking about not being able to talk about what he's talking about. Punxsutawney Phil’s weather forecast. Bakko Mansplaining to Alicia Keys. Breaking down modern day payola. We even steal a joke from Pods & Sods host Eric Miller. BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Featuring the music: Stone Sour - Come Whatever May Holy White Hounds - Perpetrator Badflower - x ANA x Ron Keel Band - Long Way Down Panic At The Disco! - Say Amen (Saturday Night)[Written by Brenden Urie, Jake Sinclair, Lauren Pritchard, Sam Hollander, Toby Wincorn, Tom PeytonImad, Roy El-Amine, Suzy Shinn, Thomas Brenneck, Michael Deller, Daniel Foder, Andrew Greene, Brian Profilio, Jared Tankel, Nathan Abshire & Produced by Jake Sinclair, Tobias Wincorn & Suzy Shinn] The Damned Things - Cells Asking Alexandria - Alone In A Room
68 min
444
The Ron Keel Interview
The Metal Cowboy Ron Keel returns to the show to discuss FIGHT LIKE A BAND, his debut record with the Ron Keel Band, KEELFest, KBACK radio, his contributions to the Black Sabbath Tribute record Emerald Sabbath and so much more while also finding time to bust Bakko's balls a bit.
74 min
445
EP 158: Cobra Fyre Fest, Super Bowl Halftime
EP 158: Super Cobra Fyre Fest - LC & Bakko crack open a little Sumpin' Sumpin' and punch pop culture directly in the sack. Discussions include our upcoming Cobra Fyre Fest plans, ideas for superior Super Bowl halftime shows, Aaron Lewis's rules of engagement and Woo girls priming for a country music concert. Bakko also recaps his Rock of Ages and Corrosion of Conformity concert experiences and LC presents a dumbass Orange Amp theory. Plus a cameo by Eddie Trunk! Music playlist inspired by recent eps from rock podcasts we love. (Songs + podcasts listed below) Special thanks to Jason Kearney for sponsoring this ep via our Buy Us A Beer Campaign. Want to support the show? Absolutely..... Drink! BUY US A BEER & SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Music: Tesla - Tastes Like (Decibel Geek) GNR - Dead Horse (Rock and/or Roll) Danko - Dance (Rock Strikes Ten) Phil Campbell - Into the Dark (Disciples of the Watch) Kid Rock - I Wonder (Blame Your Brother) Corrosion of Conformity - Long Whip/Big America (Talk Toomey)
79 min
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Bonus Ep: Van Halen - La Roth Era Discussion
Bonus Ep: Steven Michael of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast joins the show to discuss the La Roth era of Van Halen. Ball busting quickly ensues. Ease your seat back and enjoy! (Reaching between your legs is optional)
95 min
447
Emergency EP: KISSED OFF
In a very special EMERGENCY EPISODE, Loose Cannon and Bakko abandon their families at the last minute to address the amazing amount of drama in the ever entertaining world of KISS.
24 min
448
EP 156: Craigslist - All Killer No Filler, Vinn...
This week we compare the KISS VIP packages of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to those offered by Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. We announce our own Cobras & Fire VIP Packages. We offer quick reviews of some recent vinyl purchases. We find out that Loose Cannon may or may not be locked in a Craigslist Basement. Plus there has finally been an announcement as to just who will be singing at the upcoming Vinnie Vincent Full-Shred shows that, of course, will never happen. Still, we break down the career of Jim Crean to help the listener acquaint themselves. Help out the show and buy us a Beer. https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire Featuring the music: Slave Raider - Take The World By Storm Slipknot - Psychosocial Golden Earring - Twilight Zone Foo Fighters - DOA Bread - Mother Freedom KISS - Samurai Son Rolling Stones - Mixed Emotions
71 min
449
Interview EP: John 5 (Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manso...
We are pleased that Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 joined the program to discuss his upcoming album and tour with John 5 and the Creatures as well as some KISS talk regarding his knightsinsatanservice Instagram account. We also discuss 2wo, Manson, David Lee Roth, Paul Stanley and more. Enjoy.
39 min
450
EP 155: ClusterChips - Ozzy & Brexit, 3 Sides o...
The Year of the Cobra continues as we discuss Bakko’s recent appearance on The Classic Metal Show, his rapport with Tony Harnell of TNT, Ozzy not understanding Brexit, 3 Sides of Eddie Trunk, Gene gifting Ace his band, a member of Vixen retiring and chips. So many chips. BUY US A BEER: https://www.gofundme.com/absolutelydrink Sammy Hagar - Rock Candy Corrosion of Conformity- Over Me Lucifer - Dreamer Local H - Creature Comforted Weezer - Back to the Shack Shinedown - Sound of Madness Ace Frehley - What’s on Your Mind Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Aberdeen
62 min