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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
82 min