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The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast

The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast

The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal and early MTV. Hosted by The Wolf, an American expat who misses his record collection more than his friends and family and Action Jackson from the East Coast. These two interview roc...

Recent Episodes

Feb. 6, 2026

Jay Buchanan talks Black Sabbath’s support of Rival Sons

Jay Buchanan’s first solo album since joining Rival Sons, Weapons of Beauty, is now available! We spoke to Jay about writing the record in the desert, how he conjured up these incredibly personal stories and being a part of ...
Feb. 4, 2026

UAWIL #271: Genesis - A Trick of the Tail

The loss of Peter Gabriel led some to believe Genesis was over. Thankfully their drummer, an entertaining chap named Phil Collins, came from behind the kit to start the band in a more accessible direction that would eventually yield extraordinary results.
Feb. 1, 2026

First Concert Memories #31: Oliver Wakeman on Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman & Howe

Oliver Wakeman talk about seeing his father Rick in an arena the 1st time with Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman & Howe and plants the seeds to one day start his own tenure in Yes
Jan. 28, 2026

UAWIL #270: The Firm - Mean Business

The 2nd effort by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers supergroup spawned a #1 rock hit in All The Kings Horses but failed to deliver on the potential of all the talent in the band
Jan. 21, 2026

UAWIL #269: The Church - Heyday

Before Under The Milky Way made them international stars, The Church struggled to find their identity and sound via the preceding album Heyday - a collective effort of ambience and interweaving guitars that the band still place today
Jan. 14, 2026

UAWIL #268: Jay Buchanan of Rival Sons on his new solo album Weapons of Beauty

The Rival Sons frontman trekked to the desert to make Weapons of Beauty - a soulful and personal solo album that not only lets his powerful voice shine but he gets into some heavy duty themes through his remarkable lyrics