Kristin takes the reins of the show and formally introduces Steve to The Darkness.  Before they get into the music Kristin talks about going to see the Darkness and big timing a member of our great listening audience.  (To be fair, Kristin didn’t do it on purpose.) Also, Def Leppard has released another track off of their upcoming album, so the duo gives it a spin and discusses it briefly.  Turn on the lights and you still can’t see, because The Darkness has taken over Rock Out Loud! 

Kristin takes the reins of the show and formally introduces Steve to The Darkness. Before they get into the music Kristin talks about going to see the Darkness and big timing a member of our great listening audience. (To be fair, Kristin didn’t do it on purpose.) Also, Def Leppard has released another track off of their upcoming album, so the duo gives it a spin and discusses it briefly. Turn on the lights and you still can’t see, because The Darkness has taken over Rock Out Loud!

Embrace The Darkness?

Kristin and Steve take a listen to some songs that sound like they’re upbeat and happy, but when you really consider the lyrics…not so much.  “It’s a secret no one knows.” So let’s talk about the “glory days” but don’t join with the “runaways” just yet.  The show is still fun or so “some might say.” When it’s all said and done, Kristin and Steve “Kick” it into high gear with a solid closer.   It’s the rockingest podcast in the land…it’s Rock Out Loud! 

Kristin and Steve take a listen to some songs that sound like they’re upbeat and happy, but when you really consider the lyrics…not so much. “It’s a secret no one knows.” So let’s talk about the “glory days” but don’t join with the “runaways” just yet. The show is still fun or so “some might say.” When it’s all said and done, Kristin and Steve “Kick” it into high gear with a solid closer. It’s the rockingest podcast in the land…it’s Rock Out Loud!

Happy Sounding Sad Songs

Kristin and Steve turn the clock back 40 years to 1982 to talk the rock music of the era (too much to get it all in).  They talk pop culture, tv, movies, ticket buying, vinyl prices, and have all sorts of fun in a show recorded live on mixlr!  Get out your hairspray, fire up the Atari, make sure you’ve got plenty of quarters for the arcade, and watch out for the devil.  It’s 1982 on Rock Out Loud!!!!

Kristin and Steve turn the clock back 40 years to 1982 to talk the rock music of the era (too much to get it all in). They talk pop culture, tv, movies, ticket buying, vinyl prices, and have all sorts of fun in a show recorded live on mixlr! Get out your hairspray, fire up the Atari, make sure you’ve got plenty of quarters for the arcade, and watch out for the devil. It’s 1982 on Rock Out Loud!!!!

1982

Look….it’s the end of January so it seems a little late for a New Year’s party.  But it’s never too late for a Rock Out Loud party!  Kristin and Steve lay out some fun party songs to make your next get together rock just right!  If you were waiting for this one to celebrate the new year then now’s the time!  Party On! 

Look….it’s the end of January so it seems a little late for a New Year’s party. But it’s never too late for a Rock Out Loud party! Kristin and Steve lay out some fun party songs to make your next get together rock just right! If you were waiting for this one to celebrate the new year then now’s the time! Party On!

Party Time 2022!

Steve and Kristin hang out, share some stories, play some tunes, and watch the pumpkin headed dancing man do his thing!  This podcast was recorded WEEKS AGO!  Sorry for the delay in release.  We would love to hear from you as we get into the holiday season and look forward to a new year.  What would you like to hear us talk about on ROL? ROCK ON!!!!

Steve and Kristin hang out, share some stories, play some tunes, and watch the pumpkin headed dancing man do his thing! This podcast was recorded WEEKS AGO! Sorry for the delay in release. We would love to hear from you as we get into the holiday season and look forward to a new year. What would you like to hear us talk about on ROL? ROCK ON!!!!

Hanging With ROL

Kristin and Steve listen through High ‘N’ Dry  – the album that some fans say is Def Leppard’s last good album.  Of course Steve and Kristin disagree that it’s their last good album, but they absolutely agree that it is an album chock full of rock and roll goodness.  It’s a celebration 40 years in the making as the duo discuss lyrics, riffs, and classic rock!  Rock on!!! 

Kristin and Steve listen through High ‘N’ Dry – the album that some fans say is Def Leppard’s last good album. Of course Steve and Kristin disagree that it’s their last good album, but they absolutely agree that it is an album chock full of rock and roll goodness. It’s a celebration 40 years in the making as the duo discuss lyrics, riffs, and classic rock! Rock on!!!

High ‘N’ Dry

Steve and Krisin watched a documentary about Woodstock ’99.  This prompted them to discuss the music of 1999.  Steve wasn’t happy.  But they did get to play some Creed.  YEAH!  It was a a time of angst turned to anger, disaffected turned to disrespect, TRL ruled the afternoon airwaves, Fred Durst felt like breaking stuff, Kid Rock should have been a cowboy, and Britney was free.   1999 is center stage on this episode! 

Steve and Krisin watched a documentary about Woodstock ’99. This prompted them to discuss the music of 1999. Steve wasn’t happy. But they did get to play some Creed. YEAH! It was a a time of angst turned to anger, disaffected turned to disrespect, TRL ruled the afternoon airwaves, Fred Durst felt like breaking stuff, Kid Rock should have been a cowboy, and Britney was free. 1999 is center stage on this episode!

1999

Steve and Kristin sit down and drop the digitial needle on The Sophomore outing of Matchbox Twenty – Mad Season.  Before they get into the album Steve reviews the Rock Sugar album, Kristin celebrates a big boost to her vinyl collection, and celebrates even more scoring some tickets.  How does Mad Season hold up 21 years after it’s release?  Steve and Kristin come to some fun conclusions, and discuss the music in typical Kristin and Steve fashion.  Rock On! 

Steve and Kristin sit down and drop the digitial needle on The Sophomore outing of Matchbox Twenty – Mad Season. Before they get into the album Steve reviews the Rock Sugar album, Kristin celebrates a big boost to her vinyl collection, and celebrates even more scoring some tickets. How does Mad Season hold up 21 years after it’s release? Steve and Kristin come to some fun conclusions, and discuss the music in typical Kristin and Steve fashion. Rock On!

Mad Season

This time with more Sterek!  What’s that you say?  Kristin and Steve are joined by Derek Russell a founder of THE Smallville podcast on the internet during the time of the show.  Steve was fortunate enough to be brought into the podcast Starkville House of El and a somewhat legendary podcasting duo was born.  Kristin, Steve, and Derek talk more music from Smallville, and eventually Derek and Steve (the aforementioned Sterek…the ORIGINAL Sterek) just kind of take over and relive old bits and good times.  Like two retired rockers sharing old war stories.  It’s a fun time with good musical moments from a great show!  

This time with more Sterek! What’s that you say? Kristin and Steve are joined by Derek Russell a founder of THE Smallville podcast on the internet during the time of the show. Steve was fortunate enough to be brought into the podcast Starkville House of El and a somewhat legendary podcasting duo was born. Kristin, Steve, and Derek talk more music from Smallville, and eventually Derek and Steve (the aforementioned Sterek…the ORIGINAL Sterek) just kind of take over and relive old bits and good times. Like two retired rockers sharing old war stories. It’s a fun time with good musical moments from a great show!

Rollville 2!

Somebody SAAAAAAVE MEEEEEE!!!!  Kristin and Steve talk the show that is responsible for the podcast you are currently hearing – SMALLVILLE.  Smallville was a show that was as much marked by its use of music as it was it characters and storylines.  So our intrepid hosts take on their favorite uses of popular music throughout the series.   Lots of geeking out, reminiscing, and interesting takes on the music of Smallville are offered up on this show and we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording! 

Somebody SAAAAAAVE MEEEEEE!!!! Kristin and Steve talk the show that is responsible for the podcast you are currently hearing – SMALLVILLE. Smallville was a show that was as much marked by its use of music as it was it characters and storylines. So our intrepid hosts take on their favorite uses of popular music throughout the series. Lots of geeking out, reminiscing, and interesting takes on the music of Smallville are offered up on this show and we hope you have as much fun listening as we did recording!

ROLville

Steve and Kristin celebrate Valentine’s Day in perfect Rock Out Loud fashion – by playing sad songs of hopeless darkness.  And they have a great time doing it!  Steve’s wife even chimes in with her own list at one point.  It’s a fun trek into sad songs.  Purchase the songs through Amazon and support the shows through the links below or use amazon music to stream the songs by going to getamazonmusic.com/GeekOut Steve uses Amazon music to access many songs that Rock Out Loud covers.  It’s a user friendly streaming service.  Get a free trial now and support the show! Here’s where you can get the songs Steve and Kristin discuss: Locked Out Of Paradise by Revolution Saints Simmer by Hayley Williams Rest Stop by Matchbox 20 Snuff by Corey Taylor I See a Darkness by Johnny Cash I Won’t See You Tonight (part 1) by Avenged Sevenfold Fall to Pieces by Velvet Revolver Mr. Golden Deal by Tonic What It Takes by Aerosmith

Steve and Kristin celebrate Valentine’s Day in perfect Rock Out Loud fashion – by playing sad songs of hopeless darkness. And they have a great time doing it! Steve’s wife even chimes in with her own list at one point. It’s a fun trek into sad songs. Purchase the songs through Amazon and support the shows through the links below or use amazon music to stream the songs by going to <a href="http://getamazonmusic.com/GeekOut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">getamazonmusic.com/GeekOut</a> Steve uses Amazon music to access many songs that Rock Out Loud covers. It’s a user friendly streaming service. Get a free trial now and support the show! Here’s where you can get the songs Steve and Kristin discuss: <a href="https://amzn.to/3pwRwjJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Locked Out Of Paradise by Revolution Saints</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2M3pP4r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simmer by Hayley Williams</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3jYXNnd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rest Stop by Matchbox 20</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/QBK6xymmKHM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snuff by Corey Taylor</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3bk5uQO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I See a Darkness by Johnny Cash</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/37IpOur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Won’t See You Tonight (part 1) by Avenged Sevenfold</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3dCx4f9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall to Pieces by Velvet Revolver</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Zw3orH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Golden Deal by Tonic</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3ua1zie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What It Takes by Aerosmith</a>

ROLentine’s Day 2021

Steve and Kristin get together to listen to the first album ever released by Rock Sugar – Reimaginator!  Kristin has never listened to the album before, and of course Steve LOVES all things Rock Sugar.  The duo have a fun time listening to some fun music and celebrating a new year, and their birthday month!  (This was recorded not long after Kristin’s birthday on January 5th. Steve is a slacker)

Steve and Kristin get together to listen to the first album ever released by Rock Sugar – Reimaginator! Kristin has never listened to the album before, and of course Steve LOVES all things Rock Sugar. The duo have a fun time listening to some fun music and celebrating a new year, and their birthday month! (This was recorded not long after Kristin’s birthday on January 5th. Steve is a slacker)

Rock (Out Loud) Sugar

Steve and Kristin attempt to spread some holiday cheer while rocking out with their favorite rock Christmas songs!  Merry Christmas from the Rockingest Podcast in The Land!!!!

Steve and Kristin attempt to spread some holiday cheer while rocking out with their favorite rock Christmas songs! Merry Christmas from the Rockingest Podcast in The Land!!!!

A Rock Out Loud Christmas

Kristin and Steve take a look back to the mid-nineties when grunge had  a strong foothold in rock and roll, and the bands of the previous decade had become punch lines.  Hard to believe it, but there was still some good music being put out by those 80’s “hair bands.”  These Days is some of that good music.  Complete with the greatest love song of all time.  Steve and Kristin discuss an underappreciated album, and hope that you have as much fun listening as they did. 

Kristin and Steve take a look back to the mid-nineties when grunge had a strong foothold in rock and roll, and the bands of the previous decade had become punch lines. Hard to believe it, but there was still some good music being put out by those 80’s “hair bands.” These Days is some of that good music. Complete with the greatest love song of all time. Steve and Kristin discuss an underappreciated album, and hope that you have as much fun listening as they did.

These Days by Bon Jovi

Kristin and Steve listen to and discuss the latest album from The Struts – STRANGE DAYS.  Kristin has heard that fans aren’t digging the album, and Steve hasn’t heard the album or anything about it.  The two listen track by track reviewing each track, responding to criticisms and offering some of their own.  In standard ROL fashion though, the pair have a great time listening to the tunes and jamming out when appropriate!  

Kristin and Steve listen to and discuss the latest album from The Struts – STRANGE DAYS. Kristin has heard that fans aren’t digging the album, and Steve hasn’t heard the album or anything about it. The two listen track by track reviewing each track, responding to criticisms and offering some of their own. In standard ROL fashion though, the pair have a great time listening to the tunes and jamming out when appropriate!

Strange Days by The Struts

Steve and Kristin continue to celebrate Almost Famous by walking through not just the soundtrack, but every piece of rock or pop music played in the movie.  It’s a fun time including a little dancing pumkin head man as we wrap up our celebration of 20 years of Almost Famous! 

Steve and Kristin continue to celebrate Almost Famous by walking through not just the soundtrack, but every piece of rock or pop music played in the movie. It’s a fun time including a little dancing pumkin head man as we wrap up our celebration of 20 years of Almost Famous!

The Music of Almost Famous

Kristin and Steve watch the 2000 Cameron Crowe film ALMOST FAMOUS, and they talk the whole time!  So..you can either grab your copy and watch along or you can just listen and pretend you are watching.  They cover everything from the vocals of Stillwater to the pronunciation of Frances McDormand.   It’s Kristin’s favorite movie and one Steve has only recently discovered.  We hope you enjoy as the crew celebrates 20 years of Almost Famous. 

Kristin and Steve watch the 2000 Cameron Crowe film ALMOST FAMOUS, and they talk the whole time! So..you can either grab your copy and watch along or you can just listen and pretend you are watching. They cover everything from the vocals of Stillwater to the pronunciation of Frances McDormand. It’s Kristin’s favorite movie and one Steve has only recently discovered. We hope you enjoy as the crew celebrates 20 years of Almost Famous.

Almost Famous Watch Along

Kristin and Steve dig up one of the best albums that nobody talks about – Def Leppard’s Slang.  The two discuss the songs, the sound, the production, and the era in which the album was released.  Long times ROL listeners know how the ROL duo feels about music from the 90’s.  90’s fans rejoice as Steve and Kristin celebrate a product of the 90’s and bemoan the fact that this gem is sorely overlooked.  It’s a fun look back at a great album on Rock Out Loud! 

Kristin and Steve dig up one of the best albums that nobody talks about – Def Leppard’s Slang. The two discuss the songs, the sound, the production, and the era in which the album was released. Long times ROL listeners know how the ROL duo feels about music from the 90’s. 90’s fans rejoice as Steve and Kristin celebrate a product of the 90’s and bemoan the fact that this gem is sorely overlooked. It’s a fun look back at a great album on Rock Out Loud!

Hidden Gems of the 90’s – Slang

Not a movie from the 90’s starring the Looney Toons and Michael Jordan, but an episode devoted to songs about space.   In honor of May the 4th  (the Star Wars pun day) and the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back this week, Rock Out Loud brings you some of the best songs we know about space.  Truthfully, Steve tried to avoid obvious ones for the most part.  There are e-mails, Steve and Kristin judge (Steve mostly) songs from groups that the listeners like, and the pair go one to have great time listening to some tunes and talking outer space.  We hope you enjoy as well! 

Not a movie from the 90’s starring the Looney Toons and Michael Jordan, but an episode devoted to songs about space. In honor of May the 4th (the Star Wars pun day) and the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back this week, Rock Out Loud brings you some of the best songs we know about space. Truthfully, Steve tried to avoid obvious ones for the most part. There are e-mails, Steve and Kristin judge (Steve mostly) songs from groups that the listeners like, and the pair go one to have great time listening to some tunes and talking outer space. We hope you enjoy as well!

Space Jams?

Kristin and Steve are back with a show put together just to have some fun and help you feel good.  We hope this show will help put a smile on your face, a dance in your step, and maybe you can put these songs together and DJ your own party right where you are.   We took suggestions from YOU for this episode and had a great time just hanging out and taking our minds off of things for a bit.  Apologies to dear friend of the show Matt Crowder.  

Kristin and Steve are back with a show put together just to have some fun and help you feel good. We hope this show will help put a smile on your face, a dance in your step, and maybe you can put these songs together and DJ your own party right where you are. We took suggestions from YOU for this episode and had a great time just hanging out and taking our minds off of things for a bit. Apologies to dear friend of the show Matt Crowder.

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