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Rock in Retrospect
Hosted by Nick Bambach · EN
“Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the podcast for you!
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5-Year Anniversary Special: Listeners Q&A
1w ago00:52:24Tap to summarizeToday marks the 5-year anniversary of Rock in Retrospect! To celebrate this milestone, I turned it over to listeners to ask Nick anything they wanted him to answer or share stories about. From behind-the-scenes stories to questions he's never answered before, nothing was off limits. Let's celebrate five years together!Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Michael
3w ago01:25:26Tap to summarizeAlbert and Diya return to discuss Antoine Fuqua's Michael (2026), the long-awaited music biopic chronicling the early life and career of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. They share their thoughts on the film—both its strengths and shortcomings—highlight the standout performances (including Jaafar Jackson's portrayal of his famous uncle), and dive into several of the film's most memorable moments and themes. We wrap up the episode by counting down some of our favorite Michael Jackson songs.Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
4w ago01:22:22Tap to summarizeComedian and writer Murray Valeriano returns to discuss the 2023 documentary Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. We analyze the film, sharing plenty of funny stories and anecdotes along the way. We wrap up the episode with a mixtape of our favorite Pink Floyd songs spanning every era of the iconic band.Support the show
Transcribe →Interview with Scott Kummer (Host of I've Got That On Vinyl and Creator of Project My Top 10)
Jun 1201:48:01Tap to summarizeScott Kummer (co-host of I've Got That On Vinyl) returns to join Nick to discuss his podcast and his ongoing Project My Top 10 series.The first half of the episode covers IGTOV's origins, format, and a rundown of the current rankings. The second half features Nick and Scott each revealing their top 10 favorite albums of all time.Support Scott's show and register for a free account on the IGTOV website. You can participate in polls for albums featured on past episodes and post your own top 10 favorite albums of all time. It's a lot of fun and helps support independent music podcasters and pollsters.Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Jun 501:06:28Tap to summarizeMike (Retro Rock Roundup) and Tony return to discuss their thoughts on the 2025 biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, which explores Bruce Springsteen’s personal and professional struggles during the making of his 1982 album Nebraska. We also discuss the newly released Electric Nebraska to cap off the conversation!Support the show
Transcribe →Interview with Barry Mazor (Author of Blood Harmony: The Everly Brothers Story)
May 2901:13:54Tap to summarizeProlific country music writer Barry Mazor joins Nick to talk about his recent book Blood Harmony: The Everly Brothers Story. The book has been widely praised as the definitive biopgraphy about the iconic musical duo and it's definitely one of the best music history books written in the last few years. Definitely check this one out!You can purchase a copy of Blood Harmony at any major retailer, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.Support the show
Transcribe →Artist Spotlight: Smashing Pumpkins
May 2201:11:36Tap to summarizeGreg returns to the show to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic rock band Smashing Pumpkins. We discuss their history, success, their catalog, and why they deserve to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: We Want the Funk!
May 801:09:43Tap to summarizeThe Douche Caravan returns! Jon (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael join Nick to discuss Stanley Nelson and Nicole London's 2025 documentary We Want the Funk!, which covers the history of the genre. Support the show
Transcribe →Interview with Martin Popoff (Author of Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land)
May 100:51:39Tap to summarizeProlific rock writer Martin Popoff joins Nick to talk about his latest book Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land. You can purchase a copy of Popoff's book at any major retailer, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Quatro. Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Selena y Los Dinos
Apr 2401:19:33Tap to summarizeAlbert and Dya join Nick to talk about the 2025 Netflix documentary Selena y Los Dinos.Support the show
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