Richard wants some kids to get off his lawn, and the guys discover that neither one of them likes rap.   Also, theories are explored as to what motivates a sound man who curates a pre show play list. 

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16: Are we old yet?

Tickets are on sale for concerts that COVID has already rescheduled once...Is it safe to pull the trigger on a purchase? Hal and Richard also play a new hard rock game that they concocted...and you can play along.

15: Is it safe to buy tickets yet?

While some older bands like Anvil are preparing to live stream shows, Bruce Kulick believes some of their contemporaries may be force into early retirements. Chris Jericho defends the aging vocal cords of rock icons.

14: Live streams, retirements & strained vocal cords

Recorded just as Operation Stay At Home took effect.

13: Pre Quarantine podcasting

Discussing bands that do farewell tours, and if they ever actually stay retired.

12: Farewell tours

11: Blowing the dust off

When you turn someone on to a legendary band, where do you start in their discography? Hal and Richard debate and decide.

10: Binge listening

Hal attends Metallica's S&M 2 show in San Francisco, & the David Lee Roth announces a Las Vegas residency.

9: Metallica's S&M 2, David Lee Roth's Las Vegas residency

With the Diorites hologram out on tour, other deceased artists will soon be following suit.  Hal & Richard discuss the pros & cons, as well as speculate on possible future subjects of the technology.

8: Holograms

Ace Von Johnson of Faster Pussycat & L.A. Guns joins the show to talk rock and roll, as well as pit bull rescue and advocacy.  Ace's pit bull Maila makes an appearance as well!

7: Ace Von Johnson

Comedian Don Jamieson talks about opening for Anvil & other metal bands, the relationship between comedians & rock stars, & his time as a host of VH1's "That Metal Show".

6: Don Jamieson

David Ellefson of Megadeth talks about his all star band Metal Allegiance & the short tour that they are doing this week through the southwest.

5: David Ellefson of Megadeth

Themed cruises are all the rage for a wide variety of rock genres these days, and the guys run down the line ups & pricing of each one to determine the most intriguing bill with the best value.

4: Rock Themed Cruises

Who are the most successful instances of musicians who replaced key members of rock's most well known bands? Who were some of the less well received examples? Hal & Richard have a thorough back & forth on the matter.

3: Greatest replacement band members

Skid Row/Saigon Kick former drummer Phil Varone is in studio to talk about his new gig with Jake E. Lee's Red Dragon Cartel. Hal and Richard make a list of bands who are leaving money on the table by not reuniting with their original members.

1: Phil Varone, bands that lose money by not reuniting

Hal Sparks (Vh1's "I Love The 80's") & radio veteran Richard Hunter talk hard rock with the people who make the music.

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