Music Interviews Episodes
Hear exclusive interviews with rock legends, musicians, and industry insiders sharing their stories and experiences in the music world.
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June 24, 2026
UAWIL #291: 2nd To Last Led Zeppelin Songs Ranked
In 6 years of record reviews, we've found that bands often put the worst song on the album as the 2nd to last track. We decided to evaluate the 2nd to last tracks of Led Zeppelin as their catalog is strong but not too big and we know it well. Which 2nd to Last Zeppelin track is the best? Hear our rankings!
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June 17, 2026
UAWIL #270: Rock PR Veteran Sharon Chevin
Hear Rock PR veteran & Prog Queen Sharon Chevin on her decades in the business working with rock legends like Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yes, Tom Petty & many more
June 3, 2026
Suzi Quatro talks not being boxed in but always coming back to rock n roll
Happy Birthday to the one & only #SuziQuatro!! We were honored to speak with the legend herself on her new album Freedom, all she’s done in her 7 decade career & why she still loves to play live! Listen: https://megaphone.link/PAN8235644133 #legend @Suzi_Quatro Check out our new website: Ugly American ...
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April 1, 2026
UAWIL #279: Suzi Quatro Interview
We welcome the legendary Suzi Quatro to talk about her new album Freedom, her amazing 7 decade career, Happy Days & more!
March 10, 2026
Stewart Copeland talks the riotous fun he had making videos with The Police
Here’s a clip of our interview with legendary drummer/composer Stewart Copeland of The Police. Hear the whole interview with Stewart about playing the Paralympics, his Police Deranged for Orchestra tour and speaking series here: Stewart Copeland Interview Keep up with Stewart at stewartcopeland.net Check out our new website: Ugly American Werewo...
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March 4, 2026
UAWIL #275: Stewart Copeland of The Police
The legendary drummer & storyteller talks The Police, playing at the Winter Paralympics, his Police Deranged for Orchestra tour, his speaking tour and much more!
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Feb. 25, 2026
UAWIL #275: Jay Schellen of Yes
We welcome Jay Schellen, drummer of Yes, to talk about their Fragile Tour of the UK & Europe this spring, his career, new Yes music and their return to play the US live
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 Ozzy’s last performance in Birmingham in July, 2025. Hear our entire conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Lsy6jb7a8IndqQbD3J0Im?si=LPUHAasCR9aOxtLQ76doLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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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
Jan. 1, 2026
First Concert Memories #30: Amy Winehouse by Amy Linden
Amy Linden of Immaletyoufinish Podcast tells the tale of a wobbly young Amy Winehouse on her first US show in New York and a few that followed. It was an auspicious debut but the young singer seemed to crack under the weight of her own growing fame
Dec. 1, 2025
First Concert Memories #29: Bay City Rollers with Holly Cantos of What Difference Does it Make?
Our sister Holly Cantos recalls what it meant to her to see the Bay City Rollers live in the front row when she was just 12 years old!
Oct. 31, 2025
First Concert Memories #28: Scarlet Rivera & Stu Allen play Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue
We interview Scarlet Rivera about Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue & Stu Allen as they celebrate the 50th anniversary live on November 4 at The Junction in Mill Valley
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Oct. 1, 2025
UAWIL #254: The Police - Zenyatta Mondatta
The Police had to record Zenyatta Mondatta in less than a month, between two massive tours, with a couple of concerts in other countries while living the Netherlands. That may be why fans are divided on whether it's their best, worst or somewhere in the middle. But with classic hits Don't Stand So Close To Me and De Doo Doo Doo De Da Da Da it went 2x platinum in the US
Oct. 1, 2025
First Concert Memories #27: Led Zeppelin with Tony Michaelides
Hear about seeing Led Zeppelin in 1969 and going backstage to meet the band from an industry insider with decades of music biz stories
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Sept. 3, 2025
UAWIL #250: Hugh Syme Interview
Legendary artist Hugh Syme joins us to talk about Rush's Caress of Steel at 50 - his first collaboration with the band which sparked a 50 year relationship. Hear about working with legends like Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, Bob Ezrin & more, plus a preview of a new Rush anniversary reissue!
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July 30, 2025
UAWIL #245: Santana - Abraxas
Santana's 2nd album Abraxas showed shades of blues, jazz, soul, psychedelic rock with latin rhythms and a couple of all time classics in Oye Como Va and Black Magic Woman
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July 13, 2025
UAWIL #242: Alan Hunter & Eric Clapton Guitar Tech Lee Dickson Interviews on Live Aid at 40
Hear from original MTV VJ Alan Hunter & Clapton guitar tech Lee Dickson about how the day went down, interacting with superstars, why Jimmy Page's guitar was out of tune, a foiled plot for a beautiful stage effect and why folks were anxious to visit the keyboard room. First hand stories from Live Aid!!
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Dec. 12, 2024
UAWIL #211: Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden Tribute
Hearing that Nicko McBrain is stepping down from his perch in Iron Maiden after 42 years was a surprise but not a shock. We take the opportunity to talk about his legacy in the band, the time The Wolf shook hands with Nicko and what the future looks like for Nicko and Maiden
Dec. 1, 2024
First Concert Memories #17: MC50 with Pantheon Podcasts CEO Christian Swain
CEO & Co-Founder of Pantheon Podcasts Christian Swain fulfills a lifelong dream by seeing Wayne Kramer live and celebrating the legacy of the MC5
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Nov. 14, 2024
UAWIL #207: Autumn Whitaker on the We Are One Inauguration Concert 2009
What would you do if you were at the Lincoln Memorial, surrounded by rock stars & celebrities, you're playing Led Zeppelin's All Of My Love and Bruce Springsteen offers you a pick? That's what we want to know and Autumn Whitaker gives us the answer
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Oct. 17, 2024
UAWIL #203: The Rolling Stones - It's Only Rock N Roll
The Rolling Stones 1974 offereing would prove to be their last with Mick Taylor but despite only one original radio hit, this album has some great deep tracks, strong guest stars and some fan favorites
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Oct. 3, 2024
UAWIL #201: Ace Frehley - Trouble Walkin'
Ace's 3rd record in as many years had riffs and fills that fit right in with the hard rock being played on the radio in 1989. And though The Wolf & Action Jackson love Ace, we reminisce about discovering KISS and this album together while we have to be honest about the vocals and lyrics
Oct. 1, 2024
First Concert Memories #15: Mick Wall on David Lee Roth 1988
Legendary Rock Writer Mick Wall joins us to talk about going backstage with Diamond Dave at the height of his power for more fun than a barrel of monkeys!