Episodes

305
Sept. 30, 2026

UAWIL #305: Scott Holiday on Topology

The Rival Sons guitarist Scott Holiday, aka Mr Fuzzlord, delivers The Wolf's album of the year with his psychedelic exploration Topology. Hear how the album came together, his bass grooves and why Crism may be the greatest instrumental track of all time
304
Sept. 23, 2026

UAWIL #304: Iron Maiden - Run For Your Lives 2026 in the US

After witnessing Iron Maiden on the Run For Your Lives Tour in Stockholm last year, your heroes had to see them in the states for the most amazing show you'll ever see in a deluge in Charlotte (and a sauna at Louder Than Life)
303
Sept. 16, 2026

UAWIL #303: Black Sabbath - Mob Rules

After Black Sabbath was brought back to life by Ronnie James Dio on Heaven and Hell, the record company decided to run it back with Mob Rules. Bill Ward was out, Vinnie Appice was in - did Mob Rules live up to or even exceed Heaven and Hell??
300
Sept. 9, 2026

UAWIL #302: AC/DC - Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

Whether you're an Australian AC/DC fan and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap or a US fan celebrating the 45th anniversary you know the record is a Bon Scott classic that had a circuitous route to multi-platinum success in the US
301
Sept. 2, 2026

UAWIL #301: Genesis - Abacab

Genesis were not yet the pop juggernaut they would be in the mid-80s and still transitioning from the prog heroes of the 70s. After Face Value earlier in the year, the boys convened at The Farm in 1981 to work together for the followup to Duke. What did they learn from Face Value and did Phil's success change the band?
300
Aug. 26, 2026

UAWIL #300: Rush - Live in Chicago

For their 300th episode The Wolf & Action Jackson head to Chicago to see the only band they slept on the sidewalk to get tickets to see - Rush. Reunited and revived by Anika Nilles, The Rush Family is back together and happy. Come celebrate our 300th and hear about our Chicago adventure to see Rush together for the first time in nearly 35 years.
299
Aug. 19, 2026

UAWIL #299: Rush Live Preview

After a decade without Rush the band returns and your heroes let the anticipation build the their first Rush show together in almost 35 years
298
Aug. 12, 2026

UAWIL #298: Boston (1976)

50 years ago, the brainchild of Tom Scholz was unleashed onto rock radio as Boston. With over 17 million in US sales, every single song became a classic rock radio staple. But Boston weren't your average rock band and their story is different from most.
298
Aug. 5, 2026

UAWIL #297: The Jetsetters - Britt Lightning & Tommy London

We interview Britt Lightning (Vixen, Rock Band Camp) & Tommy London (SiriusXM) to talk about their new band, The Jetsetters, their rockin new single Above The Noise and what they have cooked up next!
292
July 29, 2026

UAWIL #296: John Timmons of Ear-X-Tacy

Independent record store legend John Timmons joins us to talk about building Ear-X-Tacy into one of the greatest indy records shops in the midwest, his advocacy for and love of music and how the shop's legacy endures with his radio show
295
July 22, 2026

UAWIL #295: The Beatles - Revolver

60 years ago The Beatles dropped Revolver with psychedelic sounds and more mature lyrics that took on the British government, dropping acid, Paul falling in love with pot and choosing one's own path in life. The boys maturity and greatness is obvious - the difficult part is imagining a world without it 60 years ago
294
July 15, 2026

UAWIL #294: R.E.M. - Life's Rich Pageant

REM's 4th album is turning 40 and it shows a college radio band maturing as musicians and as conscientious humanists who are growing up and realize it's up to them (and us) to change the world for the better
293
July 8, 2026

UAWIL #293: John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton

The album that turned a generation onto the blues and inspired Clapton is God graffiti around London is turning 60. So the boys give it their track x track review & try to imagine life before Eric Clapton.
292
July 1, 2026

UAWIL #292: America at 250 - Top 10 Rock Songs About America

To celebrate the USA on its 250th we our own Top 10s, category favorites and runners up across the spectrum of rock n roll! What's your favorite American related rock track?
July 1, 2026

First Concert Memories #36: Iron Maiden with Steven Michael of Growin' Up Rock Podcast

Do you have the guts to walk in the back of your first Iron Maiden concert and give the aura of a stage tech to the point that you helped assemble Nicko's drum kit? Steven Michael of Growin' Up Rock did and he shares the story on First Concert Memories
291
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!
290
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
288
June 10, 2026

UAWIL #289: Duran Duran - 1981 & 1983

Duran Duran's 1981 debut charted well in the UK & around the world but fared better in the US in 1983 thanks to a re-release and a hot new single which kept them on MTV night and day
284
June 3, 2026

UAWIL #288: Cinderella - Night Songs

The triple platinum debut from Cinderella was the bedrock of a career that was shortened by grunge. The album cover is proof they were glam "hair metal" at one point but did they deserve to be dismissed with all the hair metal bands?
287
May 27, 2026

UAWIL #287: Genesis - Invisible Touch

Invisible Touch had 5 Top 5 hits & sold 6 million in the US through high profile music videos and an audience built over 15+ years. But are the songs too pop? Did they sell their immortal prog souls for worldwide domination? What's the difference between Phil Collins solo and Genesis at this point?
286
May 20, 2026

UAWIL #286: Iron Maiden - Burning Ambition

The world's greatest heavy metal band offered up a limited run documentary of the 1st 50 years of their incredible run and the boys couldn't wait to see it and tell you all about it
285
May 13, 2026

UAWIL #285: Blue Oyster Cult - Agents of Fortune

Blue Oyster Cult sold millions thanks to (Don't Fear) The Reaper in 1976 but the album Agents of Fortune features original songs and lead vocals from all 5 members in an eclectic mix of styles that turned into BOC's biggest seller
284
May 6, 2026

UAWIL #284: Def Leppard - Slang with Neil from Def Lep Pod

Many hard rock fans overlooked Def Leppard's Slang in the grungy/nu metal world of 1996 but Def Leppard fans think it's aged like fine wine. Neil from Def Lep Pod walks the boys through his 3rd favorite Def Lep record and why it's now celebrated for its uniqueness in their catalog
283
April 29, 2026

UAWIL #283: Stewart Copeland's Police - Deranged for Orchestra

The Police's Stewart Copeland creates an entertaining night for the whole family with his Police - Deranged for Orchestra