Rock Out Loud

Rock Out Loud looks back 30 years ago to 1987. Kristin and Steve celebrate the era, the music, and of course…well..the music. Did I say that already? It’s one of the greatest years to be alive on Rock Out Loud!

Jimmy Mac is back to get the Led out with Steve and the two listen to and discuss Led Zeppelin II side A. It’s everything you expect from a deep dive into the works of the greatest…that’s right THE GREATEST…Rock band ever!

Steve and Kristin fought, cried, and pleaded their cases with each other to bring you the first ever definitive Rock Out Loud Top Five list. In this episode – The top five rock vocalists of all time.

Kristin has a list of unpopular opinions that she’s not afraid to put out there! Steve has one or two unpopular opinions that he’s just not that passionate about. Then there’s Creed (the band not the movie). Steve loves Creed. The pair discuss Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography/memoir Born To Run in depth. On this episode Bon Jovi’s 7800 Fahrenheit is discussed […]

Kristin and Steve discuss songs they’re thankful for as well as power through some technical difficulties. ROL gets in the Thanksgiving spirit as our hosts read a couple of e-mails, and celebrate the music of everyone from Bruce Springsteen to The Darkness to Avenge Sevenfold to Bon Jovi to John Parr…yes it’s Goozles up time Big Honkin Show listeners. All […]

In a near tragedy, Steve and Kristin talk the music of 1986. As well as Kristin’s meet and greet with Bruce Springsteen and her trip to Vegas to see the Killers. There were tons of tech problems, so this episode turned into an episode of Behind the Podcast. Music from Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Bon Jovi, Survivor, and more are featured […]

Steve and Kristin hang out and listen to some tunes as Kristin gets ready to MEET BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! From there she’s going to Vegas to see the Killers at Sam’s Town. The pair talk about all kinds of things and give a listen to some tunes. To support the shows use the links below to purchase the songs and albums […]

Kristin has returned from he journey to Europe, and she and Steve discuss great bands to come out of the UK. E-mails, stories of Stonehenge, a grave, and Jane Austen all are included as well on the returning Rock Out Loud. If you want to support the show use the links below to buy the music we’ve talked about from […]

Kristin and Steve take a look at some of the more misunderstood songs in music. Everything from War protests to vampire love songs is included in this episode of Rock Out Loud!

Jimmy Mac and Steve sit down and listen to the B Side of Led Zeppelin I. The guys take a journey discussing the history of some of the tracks and listen to early versions of Black Mountain Side. Then they round out the episode with a live performance “I Can’t Quit You Baby” from Stockholm, Sweden. It’s time to get […]

Kristin and Steve discuss Batman V. Superman before settling in to remember a great artist of our time – Prince. Regardless of anyone’s thoughts about his eccentricities, Prince was a musical genius. He was an artist who was passionate about doing things his way and having his music get to the masses his way. He lived the dream of any […]

It’s a new addition to the Rock Out Loud family. Jimmy Mac joins Steve to discuss one of their favorite bands of all time – Led Zeppelin! On this episode the guys tackle the A side of Led Zeppelin I. Then as an added bonus the guys play a recording of Zeppelin performing “Communication Breakdown” in London in 1975. It’s […]

The time line is as follows – The Struts release an EP. Kristin makes Steve listen to the EP with the promise that he will love it. Steve loves it. Kristin goes to every Struts show within 500 miles of her. The Struts release their first full album in the US. Steve and Kristin procure the album. Steve and Kristin […]

Kristin and Steve have seen Bruce Springsteen live on The River tour. This was Kristin’s bajillionth show and Steve’s first ever Bruce Springsteen concert. Kristin was in Philly and Steve was in The ATL. The two recount their experiences at the show and gush (as they usually do) over Bruce Springsteen. Then they play some songs. The best thing to […]

Kristin throws down the challenge to pick songs that you can wrap around you like a blanket and just be comforted that they exist. It’s the comfort songs of Rock and Roll as chosen by Kristin and Steve. No Amazon links this time around. Instead, if you hear this before January 31st, head over to www.geekoutonline.com/cure and donate directly to […]

Kristin and Steve come to this episode with heavy hearts as they remember the musical legacy of David Bowie. There are tears, there is laughter, and to make Kristin feel a bit better Steve commits to going to a show. The Starman has left the earth, but not without a proper send off from Rock Out Loud

Kristin and Steve are back in time to ring in the new year with a list of songs for your party. They rock, they’re fun, and you can dance to them…that’s what matters. Use the links below to buy the songs or albums we discuss and support the GOLiverse!

Steve and Kristin make their own funeral arrangements. At least as far as the music is concerned. Seriously, after the awesome Def Leppard listening party…where else is there to go but to the grave. Use the links provided below to purchase the songs discussed and support the show!

Kristin and Steve listen to the new self-titled album from Def Leppard for the first time! The hosts are a little trepidatious at first, but SPOILER ALERT, they end up completely happy with what they hear. It’s a good time listening to good music on Rock Out Loud! You can click the links below to download the album, purchase the […]

Kristin and Steve listen to Rob Thomas’ latest solo offering “The Great Unknown.” It’s a bit more poppy than Steve was prepared for, but the songwriting skills of Thomas are present throughout. A new game is also born as Steve tries to guess Kristin’s favorite track. Use the link below to purchase the album from Amazon and support the show! […]