Podcast
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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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
Transcribe →Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Class Reaction
Apr 1601:31:51Tap to summarizeThe Rock Hall squad is back! David, Mark, Michelle, and Tom return to share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees. We did things a little differently this time, asking our Patreon supporters for topics they wanted us to cover and questions they wanted us to answer.Support the show
Transcribe →Artist Spotlight: Jonathan Richman / The Modern Lovers
Apr 1001:33:32Tap to summarizeScott and Jon join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Jonathan Richman. We talk about both his time with the proto-punk pioneers The Modern Lovers and his ever-eclectic solo career. We talk about a variety of topics, but have a lengthy conversation weighing the merits for a potential induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show
Transcribe →Interview with Daniel Bukszpan (Author of Rush and 2112: Fifty Years)
Apr 300:45:09Tap to summarizeHistorian and writer Daniel Bukszpan returns to discuss his latest book Rush and 2112: Fifty Years. You can purchase a copy of Daniel's book at retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Quarto Books. Support the show
Transcribe →Artist Spotlight: New Edition
Apr 101:46:53Tap to summarizeDJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray (Queue Points Podcast) return to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic R&B and pop group New Edition. Topics include the group’s rise to fame, their legendary lineup of members, our favorite albums and songs from their catalog, and their current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Support the show
Transcribe →Artist Spotlight: Shakira
Mar 2701:46:36Tap to summarizeCally and Loïc (co-hosts of Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast) join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Latin pop superstar and cultural icon Shakira! We discussed a variety of topics including Shakira's electifying live shows, her Spanish-language works of the 90s, her breakthrough success on the American charts in 2001, the legacy of her smash "Hips Don't Lie," and her current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Phil Collins: Drummer First
Mar 2501:07:40Tap to summarizeTraci, who runs the Get Phil Voted In campaign to get Phil Collins inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame a second time as a solo artist, returns to discuss Brandon Toews' 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First. The entire movie is streaming for free on YouTube.We finish this episode by discussing Collins' current nomination for induction into the Rock Hall, Traci's campaign, and so much more. Support the show
Transcribe →Movie Talk: Mystify: Michael Hutchence
Mar 2001:13:07Tap to summarizeTo celebrate INXS’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Nick invited several members of the INXS fan base—Jim, Jon, and Shannon—to discuss Richard Lowenstein’s 2019 documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence.Support the campaign to get INXS inducted into the Rock Hall by visiting Induct INXS. You can also vote for INXS in the Rock Hall’s fan vote to help secure an additional ballot among the 1,200+ votes cast by the official voting body.Support the show
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