Prisoners of Rock and Roll
Prisoners of Rock and Roll is a bi-weekly podcast about music, the people who make it, and the almighty, ever-lasting power it has over all of us. We've covered everything from Anthrax to Frank Sinatra, the history of the blues to the history of punk, and from Johnny Cash to the Joshua Tree. We also play clips, discuss music news, and sentence a song every week to The Electric Chair for being terrible. Check us out -- you might learn something! Check us out at www.prisonersofrockandroll.com.
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122 -- Ace In The Hole: KISS’s Secret Weapon
We talk about how Ace Frehley was the power behing KISS's long career.
68 min
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121 -- How Dr. Dre Reshaped Hip Hop 3 Times wi...
Dr. Dre is one of the most transformative artists in hip hop.
84 min
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120 -- Hang Ten With the History of Surf Music
We discuss surf music, the artists who made it, and the influence it had on rock and roll.
93 min
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119 -- Jerry Garcia: Reluctant Captain of the L...
We discuss Jerry Garcia's complicated legacy.
83 min
5
118 -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Got It Ri...
We discuss how the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 is pretty solid.
83 min
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117 -- I Wanna Rock! Twisted Sister
We explore the career of Twisted Sister and Dee Snider.
72 min
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116 -- Whip It Good! New Wave Music
We explore the bands of the new wave movement.
83 min
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115 -- The Music of 1976
We look at music that turns 50 in 2026.
95 min
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114 -- Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vo...
Part 2 of our discussion on great covers.
85 min
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113 -- Rockin’ Reinventions: Killer Covers (Vol 1)
We look at some of the best covers.
79 min
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112 -- Sleigh Ride to Nowhere: Christmas Songs ...
In our annual Christmas episode, we are talking about Christmas songs that don't mention Christmas.
83 min
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111 - Bruce Springsteen & Electric Nebraska
We explore the long-awaited electric version of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska.
75 min
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110 -- High Notes: The Best Songs About Weed
We talk about the best songs about weed.
95 min
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109 -- One Hit Wonders of the 1990s
We explore one hit wonders of the 1990s.
89 min
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108 -- A Magical Mystery Tour to Abbey Road Stu...
We discuss the cutting-edge innovations from Abbey Road Studios.
71 min
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107 -- Rebels With A Cause: Good People In Music
We talk about artists who pay it forward and have a reputation for just being good people.
104 min
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106 -- Sun Records and the Beginning of Rock an...
We discuss Sun Records and the artists who founded rock and roll.
100 min
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105 -- Prison Bound: Artists Who Did Hard Time
We discuss artists who spent time in prison.
103 min
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104 -- Does Yacht Rock Suck?
We ask the burning question that needs to be asked: does yacht rock suck?
76 min
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103 -- Hair Metal Meltdown: The Bands Killed By...
We look at the hair metal bands that were wiped off the board when grunge hit the scene.
94 min
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102 -- It Takes Two: Great Duets
We talk about some of the best duets and collaborations in music.
75 min
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101 -- The FBI's Greatest Hits: Musicians Under...
We discuss times when the FBI kept tabs on musicians.
87 min
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100 -- Running With the Devil with The Blue Meanie
WWE Superstar The Blue Meanie joins us in a conversation about Van Halen.
105 min
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99 - Low-End Legends: Bass Players
We’ve put together a list of some of the most iconic bass players in music history
110 min
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98 - From Grace to Glory: A Tribute to John McC...
We pay tribute to Ryan's dad, John McCusker.
97 min