Podcast Episodes

The Go Go’s: Serial Killers, Drug Addiction, an Historic Album, and “the Rumor”

Season 23 Episode 235

Serial killers, drug addiction, avoiding death, destruction, punk rock cliches and surviving an unmentionable “rumor” all while doing something no group of female musicians had ever done before.

Whi…

Published on 7 months ago

Bonus Episode – Upcoming Episodes, the Diddy Trial, and More Mount Rushmore

Season 23 Episode 233

This week in the After Party, Jake takes a look at the upcoming slate of episodes in Disgraceland and hears from you on the Diddy trial, Phish, and more.

Next week, we're presenting our episode on th…

Published on 7 months ago

Bonus Episode - Sign o' the Times: the Diddy Trial Begins

Season 23 Episode 233

This week in the After Party, Jake shares his thoughts on the start of the Diddy trial and (of course) takes your calls, emails, texts and DMs..

Next week, we're presenting our episode on legendary a…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Prince (Pt. 2): Bodyguards, Guns, Gangs, and a Revolution

Season 23 Episode 233

1984. Prince is at his commercial and creative peak. "Purple Rain" – the album, the soundtrack, and the film – is a sensation. But that's when the backlash sets in. That's when Prince's public person…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bonus Episode: The Mount Rushmore of Guitarists

Season 23 Episode 232

This week in the After Party, Jake hears from you about the Mount Rushmore of Guitarists and opines on a recent performance from David Lee Roth.

Next week, we're presenting part 2 of the Prince story…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Van Halen Pt. 2: Pulling a Gun on Fred Durst, Racing Ferraris and Lambos, and Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Most Faithful Servant

Season 23 Episode 232

In 1985, David Lee Roth was out and Sammy Hagar was in. One of the biggest lead singer shakeups in music history led to some of the biggest sales of Van Halen's career. It also led to more drama, to …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bonus Episode: Gen X Actresses and Getting to Know You

Season 23 Episode 231

This week in the After Party, Jake reflects on Wynona Ryder and her iconic status among Gen X. Plus, Jake wants the Disgos to get in touch and tell him a little more about yourself: What are your fa…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Winona Ryder: Drowning, Designer Theft, and a Deadly Kidnapping

Season 23 Episode 231

Between beatnik parents, an LSD guru godfather, and an unconventional upbringing in Northern California, it’s not surprising that Winona Ryder became America’s endearing weirdo in the 1990s. Her noir…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bonus Episode: Rock 'n' Roll Second Acts

Season 23 Episode 230

This week in the After Party, Jake looks at second acts in music history. Which artists went on to form successful groups whose impact matched or exceeded that of their breakthrough group? Plus, we'…

Published on 8 months ago

Bonus Episode: Books They Don't Want You to Read and Books We Want Them to Write

Season 22 Episode 229

This week in the After Party, Jake takes your calls on the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and wonders why some celebrity autobiographies are so hard to find. Plus, Jake looks at which major music stars h…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago