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.
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Ep 115: Ladies of Rock, Motley "Dirt" Movie Cas...
Ep 115: Ladies of Rock - It's ladies night at Cobras & Fire! LC apologizes for recent comments by dedicating this ep to great female-fronted rock bands. We discuss the latest disaster casting of Motley Crue's "The Dirt" movie, Steven Adler's press release celebrating Appetite's 30th anniversary, and Bakko unleashes a rant for the ages. We also review our Beer of the Week donated by Todd Cunningham: Coors Light. Buy us a Beer GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/cobrasfire
Music: Donnas, Dead Deads, L7, Diemonds, Veruca Salt, Volbeat (feat. Pernille Rosendahl)
65 min
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EP 114: Sweden Rock, Jerking Off On Monsters of...
Bakko & LC feature great bands from Sweden while discussing the epidemic of passengers jerking off on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, Gene Simmons bootlegging crusade and his new Book of Death. Other topics include our Buy Us A Beer GoFundMe, the injury-prone LC training for the Rugged Maniac Mud Run as well Valentine’s Day. Thanks for the beer Jason Kearney! Music featured: Mustasch, TurboNegro, Hardcore Superstar, The Hives, Amon Amarth, Vains of Jenna
61 min
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EP 113: Slayer’s Retirement Hobbies, Work Poop...
In this episode we find out why Bakko had to block Adele, Tom Kiefer blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, Slayer giving up touring for Pinterest and we tackle the uncomfortable topic of pooping in the workplace. We are here to help people. All with some great music to boot. If you like it. Buy it. Unless it’s Adele. Fuck Adele. She’s sold enough. Featuring music from:
Janis Figure
Marilyn Manson
Slayer
Cinderella
Corrosion of Conformity
Adelle
Steelheart
62 min
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EP 112: Black Veiled Lyrics Game Show, 3 Sided ...
In this week’s episode Loose and Bakko discuss a recent Black Veil Brides show and breakdown the bands lyrics in a new game called Black Veiled Bride or Black Veiled Lie. They check in with Rob Halford and his thesaurus, talk about Andrew WK releasing new music for some reason and throw their Three Cents into some Tri sided podcasting drama.
70 min
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Interview Ep: Charlie Benante of Anthrax
Bakko catches up with the Anthrax everything man, Charlie Benante. They discuss his passion for coffee, the upcoming KillThrax tour with Killswitch Engage, his thoughts on Slayers retirement as well as their inclusion on Slayers last North American Tour.
24 min
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EP 111: Vinnie Vincent KISS Expo Recap
Bakko and LC recap the Atlanta VV KISS expo by not attending but living vicariously through shaky vertical cell phone videos and uncredited photos. We discuss highlights of Vinnie's Q&A, his importance in KISStory and the growing issue that is V.P.S. (turn your phone).
65 min
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Interview Ep: Ron Keel of KEEL and the Ron Keel...
In a wide spanning interview regarding all things Ron Keel, Bakko and Ron talk about Steeler, Black Sabbath, Keel, Fair Game, MTV, the reality of MCA records, his appearance at the 2018 Atlanta KISS Expo, signing with Dave Ellefson's EMP label and SOOO much more as maybe the best self promoter Rock N Roll has seen since Gene Simmons busts Bakko's balls.
63 min
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Ep 110: Megadeth Era 2 - MegaFame 91-99 - Disco...
Megadeth Discography Roundtable: MegaFame Era 91-99. In part 2 of our series we cover the albums and compilations Countdown to Extinction, Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, MD.45, Hidden Treasures, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and (sigh) Risk. We discuss the Unforgiven old man's backstory, Lars Ulrich gives more advice, the Yanni, Trixter and Megadeth connection, and LC flips his lid about Risk. Joey of Rock Strikes Ten guest stars and brings the facts.
74 min
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Ep 109: Megadeth Era 1 - MegaDrugs 83-90 - Disc...
LC, Bakko and Joey of Rock Strikes Ten discuss Megadeth’s discography and history of madness. Joey brings facts and structure to the show as we weave in tracks from the MegaDrugs era of 83-90.
We begin our talk with the origin and merits of the name Megadeth, an impression of Lars Ulrich sending Dave home on a bus, the endless guitarist/drummer body count, Decline of Western Civilization, MTV News, and Chris Gaines. Albums discussed: Killing is my Business, Peace Sells, So Far So Good, Rust in Peace. (Part 1 of a series)
74 min
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Ep 108: Return of The Kulick - Bruce talks KISS...
Our very first interview guest, Bruce Kulick, returns to the Cobras & Fire Podcast to discuss the oddity of touring with Mark St. John, playing with his brother on the KISS Kruise, the future of the Kulick Brothers, not borrowing money to Vinnie Vincent, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, his thoughts on Union and much more in a wide ranging conversation not afraid to go sideways. Enjoy.
88 min
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Ep 107: Best of Cobras 2017 - Year In Review
A look back at the best interviews, bits and conversations for the year that was 2017. Featuring Danko Jones, Don Jamieson, Bob Kulick, friend of show Rob, Ken Mills, Ian Wadley as well discussions about dick pics, Dana Strum bumming smokes at a waterpark, Paul Stanley's favorite tabloid as well as some of the bit that marked what was the year of 2017 for Cobras and Fire.
105 min
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Ep 106: AC/DC - Rock, Balls, Guns & Applebees -...
In this episode Loose and Bakko pay tribute to the great AC/DC guitarist and songwriter Malcolm Young, discuss $1 Long Island Teas at Applebee's, Loose questions the merits of Rotten Tomatoes, and other topics include Jaret Leto could winning an acting reality contest show, Matt Lauer's NBC sanctioned PPR (Penis Panic Room) and we find out that Loose doesn't understand how "Over/Under" works. All while the guys pick their three favorite AC/DC songs. RIP Malcolm Young.
81 min
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Ep 105: Top Albums Of 2017, Bret Michael’s Brok...
Ep 105: Bret Michael’s Broken Toe, Celebrity Sex Rehab & Top 5 Albums 2017
LC and Bakko countdown their top 5 albums of the year while not counting beers. Topics: New Poison songs inspired by Bret Michael’s broken toe, what really happens at Celebrity Sex Rehab, and we reveal our prototype of a deluxe Danzig box set (5k each, limited edition) Music:
Body Count
Greta Van Fleet
BobaFlex
Owl Company
Glorious Sons
Trucker Diablo
Goodbye June
Danzing
Sons of Texas
Wyldelife
74 min
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Cobras & Fire Interview : Jake Figueroa of Brod...
Bakko catches up with Brodero bassist Jake Figueroa. They discuss his departure from Crobot, his new band Brodero, the challenges faced when playing KISS pinball with a cigarette and a beer as well a sample of the new Brodero single out December 12th.
37 min
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Ep 104: Sweating Tom Keifer Rooming w/ Vince Ne...
Bakko & LC continue their recap of 2017 with Blue Ball Albums that have some great tracks but didn’t finish them off. Topics include Tom Keifer live, sweating & rooming with Vince Neil, Doyle from the Misfits ordering at Starbucks, Benedict Cumberbatch's face and so much more. Music: Black Spiders, Goodbye June, Audrey Horne, Foo Fighters, Shamans Harvest, Cinderella, Alice Cooper, Stone Sour, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, Dead Daisies
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Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion Wit...
Ep 103: Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Discussion - Cobras & Fire welcomes back Talk Toomey host Josh Toomey to chat about this year’s Rock N Roll Hall of Fame nominees. An artist-by-artist breakdown complete with a thumbs up or down featuring music from many of the artists mentioned. Does LL Cool J belong? The Cars. Sister Rossetta Tharpe? Loose reminds us why Joe Tex is a C&F favorite who was unjustly left of the nomination ballot this year in an epic rant about his hatred of Radiohead. By the end one thing becomes clear; we are running out of people to induct. Enjoy.
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Ep 102: KISS n DIX - Gene FOX Ban, Louis CK, Tr...
Ep 102: KISS n DIX - Bakko & LC go on an epic rant about Gene being banned from FOX News, Louis CK's apology, another Eddie Trunk meltdown, Dic Pics, and Captain Caveman. They also list their 2017 garbage albums that should be used as kindling for a dumpster fire.
No garbage played here. Only gold. Featuring 2017 tracks from:
The Bronx
Hardcore Superstar
Gene Simmons Vault single “Hand of Fate"
Electric Guitars
Stone Temple Pilots
Accept
CJ Wildheart
Danko Jones
Kid Rock
76 min
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Ep 100: Loose & Bakko - Unsheathed Full Frontal...
For the 100th episode Loose and Bakko get personal about key moments in their life that made them extremely passionate about music and led them to start a podcast. It's a perfect mix of tragedy, ego, porterhouse tossing, drugs, family issues, boners, 15 year olds giving themselves prison yard tattoos and house fires. Featuring voicemails from listeners and podcasters, their favorite bits and for the first time, Loose reveals his true identity.
120 min
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Ep 99.5: Story Songs, Killer Bulls, Jani Lane, ...
Bonus Ep: Story Songs - Joey from Rock Strikes joins us as we pick an eclectic mix of our favorite "story" tracks. We discuss Bodacious the Killer Bull, Jani Lane, Beastie Boy's Paul's Boutique, rodeo anxiety, social norms and more. There's just some things you don't talk about in public!
Music:
Texas Hippie Coalition
Primus
Dead Daisies
Alice Cooper
Beastie Boys
Waren Zevon
Steel Panther
Frank Zappa
Warrant
Dave Alvin and the Blasters
120 min
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Ep 99: Cobras & Sods - Living Colour Talk WIth...
Ep 99: Cobras & Sods - Eric Miller of Pods & Sods joins Bakko and LC to talk about Living Colour. Tangents include a twisted game of KFM in which Loose contemplates which terrorist has the softest beard, Eric Miller tells the story of a 1940's wrestler named Bakko and we make our guest angry while making our case that Living Colour is perfectly rated. But we delivered the BUMB.
101 min
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EP 98: Happy Halloween - Halloween Song Showdo...
Loose and Bakko go head to head with their picks for spooky songs while discussing method acting, Loose dressed as a Smurf, Trick or Treating with the sun out, making a Human Centipede out of podcast hosts, Skippy from Family Ties and Halloween Movies and Soundtracks. Music from Samhain, Rocky Horror, the Fresh Prince, Black Sabbath, Sammi Curr & more. BOO!
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Ep 97: Happy Happy Joy Joy Vol 2: Petty, Vegas,...
Happy Happy Joy Joy Vol 2: With the Vegas concert tragedy and Tom Petty's death the world needs levity. Join us while we discuss Flat Earthers, Vinnie Vincent, our would be rapper names and more. All while playing music that makes us happy: Scissor Sisters, Flipp, Sammy Hagar, Weird Al, Tom Petty, Grant Hart, Living Colour and more.
93 min
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Bonus Ep: The Ken Mills Jerk Sock Story
At the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo Ken Mills informed us he had a jerk sock story to tell. Well, here it is. In all it's graphic glory. Enjoy?
21 min
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Ep 96: Loose Intervention, Hefner Hologram, Mo...
Bakko’s KISS related life choices are questioned while he attempts a one man intervention on Loose Cannon over his purge addiction. Topics covered include; having sex with a Hefner hologram, getting your ear pierced outside of an Orange Julius, a Stryper holy war and a Grand Rocktember recap. Applesauce Bitches! Music from Extreme, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, Rihanna, Trucker Diablo, Drowning Pool.
72 min
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Bonus Track: Jesus Chrysler - DDOA
From the soon to be released Jesus Chrysler album "...Deny It All Later". DDOA is a song written in 2009 that lyrically seems like it was penned today. Free download. Please share if you dig it.
7 min