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Oct. 31, 2024

UAWIL #205: Bryan Adams - Reckless

Reckless was unavoidable on US radio & MTV in 1984-86 but it was even bigger in Canada so we brought in our buddy Chris from My Rock N Roll Heaven to give us the Canadian perspective as it turns 40

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Oct. 24, 2024

UAWIL #204: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Beach Party Movie Review

We've reviewed a couple of rock movies that had a limited theatrical run - Rush - Cinema Strangiato was episode 42 while The Wolf lived in England and Dio - Dreamers Never Die was covered on ep 98 while he was living in Amste...

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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. 10, 2024

UAWIL #202: King Crimson - In The Court Of The Crimson King

King Crimson's debut is turning 55 and as we've been on a prog journey these last several years and had never heard it, we though it would be perfect for our On First Listen series. But will our blues based, guitar driven rock heads be able to comprehend it?

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Oct. 10, 2024

Introducing the Zero To Travel Show

Pantheon CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the Zero To Travel Show. Learn how everyday folks are making the leap to a life of travel! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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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

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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!

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Sept. 26, 2024

UAWIL #200: Steve Howe Interview

The legendary guitarist of Yes offers insights into his new solo album Guitarscape, some hints on the future of Yes on the road and in the studio and of course, we work in some talk about Asia

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Sept. 19, 2024

UAWIL #199: The Replacements - Let It Be

The Replacements 3rd album featured more personal songs with more developed melodies along with the thrashing punk type songs they were known for on a record that tackles themes like growing up, sexual confusion, loneliness, and not fitting in - universal rock themes

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Sept. 12, 2024

UAWIL #198: U2 - The Unforgettable Fire

U2 didn't want to just be another rock band with great riffs, they wanted to expand their sound and on their 4th album, The Unforgettable Fire, they took some big chances with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. While this album wasn't an enormous success, it set them up to become the biggest band in the…

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Sept. 5, 2024

UAWIL #197: Oasis Reunion Hot Take 1

Liam & Noel Gallagher announce that they'll put Oasis back together in 2025 in stadiums around the world. We had to do a hot take episode to discuss what this means for rock music, the fans, the Gallagher Brothers and what we can expect.

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Sept. 1, 2024

First Concert Memories #14: Scott Holiday of Rival Sons on Tom Petty …

Mr. Fuzzlord tells the tale of a chance encounter with 3 California Girls that led him to the Hollywood Bowl to see Tom Petty with some hijinks along the way

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Aug. 29, 2024

UAWIL #196: The Beatles - Abbey Road

It's The Wolf's old cross street but also The Beatles last real recording sessions together and it's the most iconic album cover in the world

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Aug. 22, 2024

UAWIL #195: Green Day - American Idiot

American Idiot is Green Day's concept album of the American Dream slipping away from a generation during a time of fabricated news stories and political parties dividing the nation to get power. Good thing this was only relevant 20 years ago right? Oh wait a minute...

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Aug. 15, 2024

UAWIL #194: Kiran Roy of October Drift

The boys chat with Kiran Roy, lead singer & lyricist of October Drift, about influences, the new album Blame The Young and upcoming European headline tour

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Aug. 8, 2024

UAWIL #193: Iron Maiden - Powerslave

Iron Maiden's 5th album, Powerslave, is the one that set them up for global success with radio friendly hits prog-like epics and a grueling 11 month, 28 country world tour that would lead to the iconic live album & video Live After Death

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Aug. 2, 2024

First Concert Memories #13: Rush with Gerry of Something For Nothing …

Our Pantheon Podcasts brother Gerry walks us through the first night he saw Rush who at the time he knew nothing about but by the end of the night was a devoted fan for life and now has 200+ podcasts episodes to prove it!

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Aug. 1, 2024

UAWIL #192: Motley Crue - Dr. Feelgood

The Crue's 5th album would be their biggest - 6x platinum with 5 singles on the charts in the US. They did it sober with Bob Rock but it wouldn't last - however, the album endures as their biggest and best

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July 25, 2024

UAWIL #191: Oasis - Definitely Maybe

Definitely Maybe introduced the world to Oasis and they became the voice of a generation in the UK but never quite achieved the same success in the US. Not only do we examine the album that started an English phenomenon but we talk about the b-sides as Oasis were the best of all time at b-sides.

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July 18, 2024

UAWIL #190: Harry Whitley of Asia (and John Mitchell)

We tracked down the new lead singer/bassist of Asia on their Heat Of The Moment Tour and talk about singing the songs of John Wetton while receiving comic relief from guitarist John Mitchell as his room was readied

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July 11, 2024

UAWIL #189: Blind Faith - 1969

The Supergroup of 1969 that featured Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Ginger Baker released only one album but the legacy of the music continues to this day

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July 4, 2024

UAWIL #188: Metallica - Ride The LIghtning

Metallica's 2nd album is turning 40 and the boys go track x track and debate if Ride The Lightning is the band's best record

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July 1, 2024

First Concert Memories #12: Bruce Springsteen with Jesse from Setlust…

Hear from Jesse, the host of Setlusting Bruce Podcast, on the first time he saw The Boss after 9/11 on The Rising Tour and how that inspired him to do over 1,000 episodes on the rock legend

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June 27, 2024

UAWIL #187: AC/DC - Highway To Hell

Is Highway To Hell AC/DC's best album? Are the songs better than Back In Black? Would Back In Black have been nearly as big without Highway To Hell or if Bon Scott hadn't died? We examine all this and more as it turns 45

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