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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Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 2
Bakko sits down with former Danzig bassist Eerie Von. In part two he goes deep into his time with Danzig, his work on the Misfits boxset, his solo recordings and what he's up to now.
84 min
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Interview EP: Eerie Von, Samhain, Danzig Part 1
Bakko sits down for a long chat with Eerie Von of Danzig & Samhain. In part one they discuss how Eerie came to shoot the early days of the Misfits and joining Glen in his first post Misfits band Samhain. Eerie is forthright and goes into great detail about an influential time in Rock.
55 min
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Interview EP: Wilson - Chad Nicefield
Lead singer of the band Wilson returns to Cobras & Fire for a fun chat with Bakko. He talks about the bands time off, the change of direction the Detroiters took before coming back with new music that is their latest record Tasty Nasty, how they ended up with producer Scott Stevens and so much more.
35 min
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EP 135: Tommy Lee’s Father’s Day, Meatloaf Madn...
Things get a bit tipsy in this ep as Loose Cannon and Bakko feature songs from Monsters of Rock that they have never played while discussing how their own typical Father’s Day experiences compare to Tommy Lee’s, Meatloaf replacing himself on his upcoming tour, the importance of wiping your internet history, a practical use for the cover art for the John Lennon album Two Virgins, LC continuing to make new friends all while playing songs from big time Monsters of Rock that had thus far been ignored by the show. Featuring music from: Deep Purple Beatles ZZ Top The Rolling Stones Van Halen Rush Led Zeppelin
66 min
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EP 134: ClusterFu*k Fest. Skid Row, Slaughter, ...
ClusterFu*k Fest Recap: Bakko quickly recaps his NY trip and LC recaps his experience at a Skid Row, Slaughter, Quiet Riot, KIX concert in a venue that can only be described as a social experiment run by an evil mustache-twirling promoter. The concert was held in a Denver restaurant parking lot and involved steel cages, the lawn chair army, bikers doing lemondrop shots, raffle tickets as currency and to top it off Decibel Geek TV's Ron Runyon gets escorted out by Sister Christian.
79 min
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EP 133: Jesus Chrysler: Bakko and Treble Discu...
Loose Cannon interviews Bakko and Treble from the band Jesus Chrysler to discuss their new album "Deny It All Later" released on July 6th. They talk about some of the bands history and their experiences in the Minneapolis music scene. Featuring music from the new album "...Deny It All Later" available everywhere now. Download. Stream. LISTEN! SHARE! AMAZON - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F6T44PR iTUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deny-it-all-later/1406500518?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 APPLE MUSIC - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deny-it-all-later/1406500518?app=apple%20music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/album/283OVWtI3WDbF3OZ9KymaM iHEARTRADIO - https://www.iheart.com/artist/id-399569/albums/id-58900248/ GOOGLE PLAY - https://play.google.com/…/album/Jesus_Chrysler_Deny_It_All_… TIDAL - https://tidal.com/browse/album/91342975 NAPSTER - https://us.napster.com/…/jesus-chry…/album/deny-it-all-later
102 min
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EP 131: Vinnie Paul Tribute - Pantera, HELLYEAH...
Vinnie Paul. 1964-2018. We pay tribute and celebrate the legacy of drummer Vinnie Paul. Loose Cannon and Bakko look back at Vinnie Paul's career and influence in a respectful but lighthearted manner (as always) by discussing his role in Pantera, Damageplan and HELLYEAH while playing songs from all three bands. RIP.
53 min
458
EP 130: O Devil Where Art Thou, The Devil's Rol...
This week Loose Cannon and Bakko get back to their roots with an episode of Devil music. Along with an exciting announcement regarding a new attraction added to Cobrafest 18, there sadly has been another cancellation as well. Ken Mills has a new podcast and Cobras & Fire has the exclusive scoop on that, Bakko explains his preference for not streaming has nothing to do with the almost 3 year difference in his and Loose Cannon’s age, and they offer some sympathy for the Devil as they breakdown the role Beelzebub has played in creating some of rocks greatest music. Featuring the songs: God Damn Devil – Ugly Kid Joe Disciple – Slayer Devil’s Daughter – Ozzy Ozbourne 1,000 Devil’s Reign – Danzig Devil’s Child – Judas Priest I ♥ Satan - Jesus Chrysler Listen. Like. Share. mguOvpVQW7
68 min
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EP 129: Vinnie Vincent Evasion, Gene Simmons We...
This week Loose Cannon and Bakko give updates regarding Cobrafest 18 taking place in the parking lot of the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo on Aug 25th, Bakko shares his theory on the connection between Paul Stanley and Pink Floyd’s The Wall, Gene Simmons willing to be a spokesperson for anything including pot and they give their first andv last statement regarding the recent kerfuffle involving Vinnie Vincent. Music and Spotify Playlist link below. Stream, preview, buy if you dig it. https://spoti.fi/2HY3D3z Monster Truck Tremonti Welles Badflower Wayland Tax The Heat Billy Idol
80 min
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Ep 128: Megadeth Era 3 - MegaDave 2000 - Now - ...
MegaDeth Era 3 - MegaDave - Discography Roundtable: Bakko, LC and Joey Haynie of Rock Strikes Ten return (finally) to discuss and crack wise about the least celebrated - but most interesting era of the Deth saga. Over 7 albums and 18 years the body count of band members pile up like a slasher film. Dave sits on his hand and can't play guitar "ever again," remixes, re-records vocals of his entire catalog, guests on Duck Dodgers, goes to rehab, writes a questionable number of songs for video games, and is without Dave "Jr." Ellefson for over a decade. We talk in detail of highs and lows of this period with more references to Enuff Z' Enuff and Hanson then one would expect. Albums covered: World Needs a Hero, System has Failed, United Abominations, EndGame, 13, Super Collider, Dystopia
113 min
461
EP 126: Indy KISS Expo, Lick it Up: Albums Unbu...
We record another ep ALIVE AND IN-PERSON in Bakko's basement. In a KISS-themed ep, we discuss the Indy KISS Expo and do an impromptu Albums Unbuckled track-by-track of Lick it Up. We also reveal our plans for CobraFest 2018 which will take place in the parking lot at the Rock N Pod Expo. This episode's beer was sponsored by Ivan Galesic. Turn your phones! Music from: Dokken: Unchain the Night Corpse Dube: Pretty Girls on Bikes Motley Crue: Garbley Gook Live Kickstart Ace Frehley: Bronx Champagne KISS: Got Another Thing Licked
77 min
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Ep 125: Fest Recap - Bakko & LC's Excellent Inv...
Loose and Bakko recap their excellent adventures gallivanting around the 4th annual Northern Invasion rock fest. They breakdown the highs and lows of the sounds, sights and smells of the show located in Somerset, Wisconsin - the El Camino capital of the world. SOUNDS: Alice In Chains, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Satanic Geologists, Andrew WK, Avenged Veiled Brides, Red Sun Rising, Bronx, Atreyu, Black Stone Cherry, Perfect Circle Jerks, Spirit Animal, Joyous Wolf, Dube Music Featured - Spotify Playlist - Preview and Buy Music: https://open.spotify.com/user/1281851/playlist/1LMYywntgh0SXRNXNzxlP3?si=tdhBaHZQQoOtEPN0BeEfEA
90 min
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Interview EP: Them Evils - Jordan Griffin
Cobras and Fire welcomes, from the band Them Evils, singer guitarist Jordan Griffin. He talks about their great new EP Rollin' Stoned and Livin Free (Out now), the difference between pets and a girlfriend, which member of the band smells the worst after a couple of weeks on tour and so much more as he faces the dilemma of choosing between Papa Johns or Chipotle. A seriously light hearted conversation with one of the rising stars of rock.
27 min
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EP 124: The Glorious Son Brett Emmons Interview
The Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons joins the program in a wide ranging interview. He talks about the future of rock n roll, why they stopped playing their hit song Heavy, finding his voice as a songwriter, what he hopes to accomplish with his band and so much more. This interview gives the listener some insight into one of rocks rising young songwriters.
55 min
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EP 123: RATTwich - RATT Drama, BulletBoys Reuni...
This week we get into the latest round of RATT drama, Loose being pleasant to people, Chris Czynszak joins the show to discuss Rock N Pod 2, a bathroom catastrophe at Which Wich, gearing up for Festival Season and a possible reunion of the original BulletBoys on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Featuring these artists. Buy Music! RATT: A little too much Them Evils: You got me Rockin Stryper: Sorry BulletBoys: From out of the sky Bronx: Two Birds Audrey Horne: Blackout Mustasch: Liberte Ep Spotify Music Review PlayList: https://open.spotify.com/user/1281851/playlist/4hyywx5dA321YP7Rj88z4Z?si=JBOdwCDkQ9mmceXbH_EIEA
66 min
466
EP 122: Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tippi...
Ep 122 - Concert Recaps, Record Store Day, Tipping Etiquette - Bakko and LC detail their experiences at two recent concerts they attended together, apart: Judas Priest / Saxon / Black Star Riders and Glorious Sons. They also discuss Record Store Day and tipping etiquette on an $8 Budweiser. Music featured in show order below. Support artists. Buy this music! Turbonegro - Special Education The Wild! - Another Bottle John Corabi - Hooligan’s Holliday Glorious Sons - Heavy Texas Hippie Coalition - Hands Up Black Star Riders - Dancing with the Wrong Girl Judas Priest - No Surrender Spotify Preview Playlist 122: https://spoti.fi/2HJt9xm
61 min
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EP 121: KISS Sonic Boom - Breaking the Record
KISS released their 19th album Sonic Boom in 2009 exclusively at Wal-Mart... and the world hasn't recovered. Join Loose and Bakko as they do a track-by-track of what is considered KISS’s masterpiece…if graded on a curve. A curve where not stepping over a baby's diapers on the floor means you are in a CLEAN bathroom. Topics also include the odd mid-2000 era of KISS, pre-release hype, the standard operating procedures a new Wal-Mart must follow, original working titles for the album, and the three sides of Danger.
83 min
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Born To Raise Hell (Motörhead cover) by Jesus C...
Bakko pulled a bunch of his friends in to record a sort of "We Are The World" type of song. Featuring people you've never heard of. The Minnesota "Un-Stars" offer up the Lemmy approved cover of the Motorhead Classic Born To Raise Hell.
5 min
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Ep 120: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2)
1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 2) - Bakko & LC return to discuss 1987, better known as (not)The Year of Anvil. Topics include: pop culture, LC reveals a coming of age tale at a Holiday Inn, our hatred of parades and the unfortunate return of Thumb Butt Dad. Music: Black Sabbath, KISS, Lizzy Borden, Warlock, Dokken, Faster Pussycat, Whitesnake, Aerosmith, Keel and - for the 120th straight episode - NO ANVIL.
73 min
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Ep 119: 1987 - The Greatest Year In Rock (Part 1)
1987: The Greatest Year in Rock - Part 1 It's time for another Cobras & Fire Greatest Year In Rock. Music and topics discussed in part 1: Def Leppard, Motley, '87 Era Cobra Hacks, GNR, Bruno Boardwalks, Dio, Y&T, Sammy Hagar, banned high school T-Shirts, Anvil, Menards, and a detailed track by track of Poison's Look What the Cat Dragged In.
74 min
471
Interview EP: Jim Florentine
Bakko chats with Jim Florentine about his book "Everyone Is Awful: (Except You!)", his thoughts on bands getting old, going to Catholic School, his podcast Metal Midgets and more.
29 min
472
God Of Thunder Thighs
Bakko and Twin Cities Drummer for the bands Jason Dixon Line and Level collaborate on this twist on the KISS classic. By no means is Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast involved.
5 min
473
EP 117: Supergroups, Paul Stanley Lives to Hate...
We packed a lot of Cobra Gold in this episode. Topics include the lack of "Super" in Ripper Owens' latest group. How Joe Satriani managed to never join Whitesnake. Glen Tipton stopping but not quitting. The musical legacy of the Hardee's Restaurant California Raisins. Mike Portnoy's post Dream Theater life. Cobras & Fire very first foray into the world of mashups. And Paul Stanley's latest Bitter, we mean, Twitter blast on Gene Simmons. And we play great songs from "Super" groups of varying degrees of "Super". Music from: Contraband Gaye Ratt Chickenfoot The Damned Things Them Crooked Vultures Audioslave Union
73 min
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Interview EP: Michael Sweet
Cobras & Fire welcome Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. He talks with Bakko about all things Stryper, Sweet & Lynch, his solo tour dates, Stryper's new album God Damn Evil (Out April 20th), his book "Honestly", the record "Against the Law" and so much more. Listen. Buy. Love.
28 min
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EP 116: Covers of Fire, KISS Bodyguards, Dokken...
In this Episode Bakko and Loose hypothesize that the new Dokken DVD proves Don Dokken is a corpse. They speculate on the topics that will be covered in Big John Harte's forthcoming book. Loose shares his battles with German automobiles and Bakko has a long awaited update on Men Without Hats. All while Bakko spins a collection of his favorite cover songs. Music from KISS, Bulletboys, Foo Fighters, Slayer, Metallica and more.
68 min