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Music Commentary Episodes

Join the hosts as they delve into insightful commentary on the trends, themes, and cultural impacts of rock music and its legends.
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Oct. 12, 2023

UAWIL #150: Steve Kilbey of The Church

The Church's opinionated Singer/Founder/Songwriter Steve Kilbey joins us to talk about his new record The Hypnogogue, his 40+ year career & catalog, acting aloof on MTV and fighting off overzealous fans on our 150th episode
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Oct. 5, 2023

UAWIL #149: On First Listen - Brain Salad Surgery by Emerson, Lake & Palmer

In our new series On First Listen we choose an album we've never heard that has been recommended to us over the years and subject it to our usual track x track evaluation. For our first exploration we've chosen Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Brain Salad Surgery, considered by many to be a prog masterpiece.
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Aug. 31, 2023

UAWIL #144: Top 10 Rock Band Free Agent Pickups

Hear us debate the greatest replacement members of rock n roll history
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Aug. 10, 2023

UAWIL #141: The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup at 50 with Marc of Performance Anxiety

As Goats Head Soup turns 50 we go track x track & review the bonus tracks from the Deluxe Edition with Marc from Performance Anxiety Podcast
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Aug. 3, 2023

UAWIL #140: Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil

The Crue's sophomore effort has killer riffs, gets them on MTV & sells 4 million in the US but does the album stand the test of time?
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July 27, 2023

UAWIL #139: Iron Maiden Live in Amsterdam & Antwerp with Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone

Maiden prove they're still the greatest live show on the planet as The Wolf & Action Jackson head to Amsterdam & Antwerp to see them on the Days of Future Past Tour. Steve from Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone asks them about the experience and the special surprise at the end
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July 20, 2023

UAWIL #138: Metallica - Kill Em All with Jay from The Hook Rocks Podcast

Metallica's debut turns 40 & we celebrate with Jay Scott from The Hook Rocks to better understand the importance of Kill Em All even if it didn't get it's due until much later
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July 13, 2023

UAWIL #137: AC/DC at 50 with rock author Martin Popoff

Martin Popoff talks his new coffee table book on legends AC/DC, his favorite albums & answers our questions on the band
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June 29, 2023

UAWIL #135: Robert Plant - The Principle of Moments

Robert Plant's 2nd solo album produced big radio & MTV hits as he grew more comfortable as a solo artist
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June 8, 2023

UAWIL #132: Yes - The Tormato Story Book/Album Review with Author Kevin Mulryne

Author of Yes - The Tormato Story & Co-Host of The Yes Music Podcast Kevin Mulryne joins us to talk about his fascinating & in-depth look at an often overlooked gem in the Yes catalog
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May 11, 2023

UAWIL #128: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 2 of M72 World Tour Review

Different opening acts? Better sound? Better stage banter from James? What was special about Night 2 of this epic world tour? Listen up!
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May 4, 2023

UAWIL #127: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 1 of M72 World Tour Review

The Wolf was in Amsterdam for the 1st 2 nights of Metallica's ambitious M72 World Tour & this is our review of Night 1
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March 30, 2023

UAWIL #122: Bono & The Edge - A Sort of Homecoming with David Letterman Review

Bono & The Edge go rogue to discuss & perform some reworked classics with the help of an old friend
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March 23, 2023

UAWIL #121: Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind

Piece of Mind saw Maiden's lineup solidified, the release of their greatest runner The Trooper & ready for global superstardom
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March 16, 2023

UAWIL #120: David Bowie - Let's Dance

David Bowie had his biggest selling album and single with Let's Dance but was it what he wanted?
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March 9, 2023

UAWIL #119: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon at 50

Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50 and we reflect on what it meant to us, to Pink Floyd and to rock music worldwide
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Feb. 2, 2023

UAWIL #114: U2 - War

U2's 3rd album set them up for superstardom with big radio hits, earnest lyrics & deining their collaborative sound
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Jan. 19, 2023

UAWIL #112: Jeff Beck Tribute

As we mourn the loss of the great Jeff Beck we pay tribute by walking through his career highlights & the times we saw him live
Dec. 29, 2022

UAWIL #109: 2022 in Review Part 1 - The Writers, Podcasters & Concerts

The boys get reflective after an interesting 2022 and look back on their many milestones and highlights. This is Part 1 where we talk about all the podcasters and writers we had on the show, plus all the concerts we reviewed
Nov. 17, 2022

UAWIL #103: Blue Oyster Cult with Martin Popoff

Forget the cowbell, we explore the complex legacy of Blue Oyster Cult with rocks most prolific author Martin Popoff
Nov. 10, 2022

UAWIL #102: The Cult - Under The Midnight Sun

The Cult return with their 11th studio album & 1st in 8 years Under The Midnight Sun. Though not as hard & heavy as Electric or Sonic Temple, the signature Billy Duffy guitar & Ian Astbury lyrics are all over their latest offering
Oct. 20, 2022

UAWIL #99: Pantheon Podcasts Founder & CEO Christian Swain Interview

Hear our talk with Founder & CEO of Pantheon Podcasts Christian Swain as he talks about his life as a musician, rock n roll archeologist and entrepreneur
Oct. 13, 2022

UAWIL #98: Ronnie James Dio - Dreamers Never Die Movie Review

They may live on different continents but both The Wolf & Action Jackson got to see the Ronnie James Dio biopic/documentary Dreamers Never Die!
Oct. 6, 2022

UAWIL #97: Keith Richards - Main Offender 30th Anniversary

The legendary Stones guitar player took the X-pensive Wynos out for a second run after the big Steel Wheels tour with Main Offender