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Ages Of Rock Podcast
Hosted by Bill Algee, Dennis Talbott, Allen Tate · EN
Welcome to Ages of Rock Podcast! Your co-hosts, Allen Tate, Bill Algee and Dennis Talbott are 3 middle aged, semi mature, Midwestern men.... Talking Rock!
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Episode 402 - The Wedding Episode
1w ago00:29:45Tap to summarizeOn May 30, 2026, we got the privilege of seeing Bryan Harris, one of our biggest fans, get married. Not only did we get to bear witness, Allen got ordained to be the officiant at Bryan's request. Among those in attendance was another of our biggest fans, David Cathey. What better way to celebrate the occasion than to have both of them join us after the ceremony to shoot the shit and bust each other's chops. We congratulate Bryan and Jennifer and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.
Transcribe →Episode 401 - Vinnie Vincent, Sebastian Bach, and More
May 500:48:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss various music-related topics including Vinnie Vincent's $2 million album offer, the Twisted Sister situation with Sebastian Bach replacing Dee Snider, and the trend of bands touring without original members. The conversation also covered concert experiences, including a recent Nashville tribute show featuring Ace Frehley's touring band. We discussed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's recent inductees and shared opinions about Rolling Stone magazine's "50 Best Bands of All Time" list. Near the end of the episode Bill shared a story about receiving a KISS European tour poster from Tim Rozner's brother following Tim's passing.
Transcribe →Episode 400 - Pump5 Returns
Apr 2100:41:36Tap to summarizeSteven, Andre, and Andrew from the band Pump5 (aka Puff5) return to the show (recorded on 4/20) to talk about their current "Gas Money Tour" with Texas Hippie Coalition (THC). There's also some discussion about their upcoming music and the usual "going off the rails" nonsense we're known for.
Transcribe →Episode 399 - Peter Criss, The Handsome Devils, and More
Jan 2200:51:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode we talked about the new Peter Criss album that Allen got on iTunes, while Dennis bought the black vinyl and Bill bought the vinyl in white. We also talked about the unmasked tribute band, The Handsome Devils, who played "deep KISS cuts" at the recent “KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas” event (Nov 14-16, 2025) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. We also couldn't let the episode end without cracking on the upcoming never-to-be-released Vinnie Vincent recordings.
Transcribe →Episode 398 - Mr. Speed's Rich Kosak
Dec 1100:45:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Rich Kosak from the KISS tribute band Mr. Speed returns to the show to talk about his experiences at the recent "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked in Vegas" event (Nov 14-16, 2025) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He talks about the negotiations related to performing at the event, the event related challenges his band faced during the weekend, how they kept the performances fresh for multiple shows, and future plans for Mr. Speed. We began the conversation with a quick discussion about Kennedy Center Honors Award.
Transcribe →Episode 397 - Our Top Ten Ace Frehley Songs
Nov 601:14:53Tap to summarizeIn this month's episode, we talk about the passing of original KISS guitarist, Ace Frehley. We also take the opportunity to discuss our top ten Ace songs, inspired by the Rolling Stone article 10 Essential Ace Frehley Songs. In typical Ages of Rock fashion, we each put our own spin on our lists. We also discussing the evolution of Ace's playing style across different albums. Before we began our lists, Bill shared his recent Halloween experience where he displayed a Gene Simmons blow-up figure and purchased a limited edition reissue of the Dressed to Kill album, which came with a large poster and was shipped in a thick foam box. We discussed the quality of record packaging, with Dennis mentioning a rare Asia album that was also well-packaged. We discussed concert tickets, with Dennis sharing his recent purchase of Foo Fighters tickets for an upcoming show in Nashville. Allen recounted his cover band's Halloween performance at Bokeh Lounge and showed a photo of his costume.
Transcribe →Episode 396 - What's Your Best Could Be Someone Else's Worst
Oct 901:10:37Tap to summarize"Hey, I heard you missed us. WE'RE BACK!" Starting with this episode, we plan to resume producing one podcast episode per month instead of dropping random episodes like we've been doing. 2025 has been the craziest year. Anyway, Bill came up with the idea for this episode. We each picked two albums for everyone to listen to and give their thought on. In typical Ages of Rock fashion, we laugh, poke fun at each other, and give our not so humble opinions on each other's picks. We also take a few minutes to talk about recent happenings in the worlds of Ace Frehley, Rush, Vinnie Vincent, and more.
Transcribe →Episode 395 - Concert Reviews and More
Aug 1901:04:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we catch up on recent events including Allen's finds while cleaning out his mother-in-law's house, Dennis' new guitar, and their various music equipment acquisitions. They share detailed accounts of recent and upcoming concerts they've attended or plan to attend, including performances by Men at Work, Christopher Cross, Toto, Rod Stewart, Cheap Trick, and Queensrÿche, with special mention of Bill's experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas. We conclude the episode by discussing KISS's upcoming Kennedy Center Honor induction and analyzing interesting statistics about KISS band members' touring history.
Transcribe →Episode 394 - RIP Ozzy Osbourne / Back To The Beginning Review
Jul 2300:59:30Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discussed the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and the "Back to the Beginning" charity concert, which raised approximately $180-190 million for three charities. We ran thru the list of bands and artists who participated in the show and our thoughts of their performances.Our condolences go out to Ozzy's family and friends.
Transcribe →2025 ROCKNPOD - Christopher Williams
Jun 1500:11:25Tap to summarizeIn the final interview of the 2025 ROCKNPOD series, Allen talks with Christopher Williams, drummer for the bands Accept and Elegant Weapons. They start out discussing their past experiences at ROCKNPOD events, recalling noisy moments and humorous incidents. Christopher shares updates about his wife Ainsley, a solo artist who recently released a new single "The Beast is Coming." Christopher talks about his skills in woodworking and welding, including building custom furniture, cabinetry, and drumstick displays and mentions creating custom drum racks and launching a new company called Kick Logos, which offers custom graphics and logos for drummers. They also discuss a scent called "Rock and Roll On" created by Christopher and Ainsley, aimed at rock fans who want to smell good.
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