Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (34)
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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"Hair metal" has become a genre that is often used in a derogative way, and lots of great albums from that period were unfairly lumped in with lesser ones as a result. Your hosts Aaron Alcott and Bryon Dudley aim to reclaim them!

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S2E37 S3E37 - Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz

Jun 01, 2026 53m

Aaron and Bryon do a deep dive on Ozzy's seminal, multi-platinum selling debut solo album, with forays into some largely unexplored territory! Enjoy tales of Ozzy's party days, how he put together a…

S3E36 S3E36 - Europe - The Final Countdown

Feb 17, 2026 46m

Aaron and Bryon tackle the stone-cold hair metal classic third album from Swedish megastars Europe, The Final Countdown! Hear the lads massacre Swedish names! Learn about musician swapping with…

S3E35 S3E35 - Britny Fox

Nov 14, 2025 42m

Aaron and Bryon take on a lesser-known hair metal classic, the 1988 self-titled debut from trashy Victorian glam rockers Britny Fox! Learn their fascinating (and somewhat tragic) back story, their…

S3E34 S3E34 - This Is Spinal Tap

Sep 22, 2025 39m

In celebration of the sequel to the greatest (and first!) rockumentary, Aaron and Bryon tackle this essential compilation of the legendary Spinal Tap's beginnings and early years. From their…

S3E33 S3E33 - Ozzy Tribute

Aug 07, 2025 43m

Aaron and Bryon take an episode to share thoughts and memories about the great trailblazer Ozzy Osbourne - his life, his legacy, and his legend.

S3E32 S3E32 - Bonham - The Disregard

Jul 08, 2025 57m

Aaron and Bryon tackle a relatively more obscure hair metal classic, the debut album by Bonham! Learn about Jason Bonham's life in drums, his connection to Dokken, what the title The Disregard Of…

S3E31 S3E31 - Motley Crue - Self-Titled

Jun 06, 2025 54m

Aaron and Bryon dig into the guts of this overlooked and often wrongly maligned self-titled reinvention record from arena rockers Motley Crue. Be amazed at the band's health regimen, gasp in awe of…

S3E30 S3EP30 - Danger Danger

May 09, 2025 51m

Aaron and Bryon wade through the dramatic and chaotic history of Danger Danger, the band that put hair metal superstar Ted Poley on the map! Learn the band's connections to Megadeth, Michael Bolton,…

S3E29 S3E29 - Kiss - Animalize

Mar 26, 2025 1h 15m

After getting lots of requests for Kiss albums, Aaron and Bryon tackle what might be the most hair metal Kiss album of them all, Animalize! Learn about the impact of Tom Selleck and Michael Bolton on…

S3E28 - Bang Tango - Psycho Cafe'

Feb 17, 2025 40m

Aaron and Bryon take a look at this much-requested cult classic and much-loved hidden treasure, Bang Tango's debut album, Psycho Cafe'. Learn about the band's rocket to fame! And just how much Kyle…

S3E27 S3E27 - Dio - Holy Diver

Dec 12, 2024 51m

Celebrating 50 episodes! Aaron and Bryon tackle a monster hit album to celebrate, Dio's platinum-selling Holy Diver! Learn how Dio was the coolest high schooler ever! Gasp as Dio gives up a promising…

S3E26 S3E26 - Night Ranger - Dawn Patrol

Oct 28, 2024 49m

Aaron and Bryon take on Night Ranger's 1982 debut smash, Dawn Patrol! Learn why they had to destroy the first run of this album, which member has written songs for Cher and jammed with Ringo Starr,…

S3E25 S3E25 - House Of Lords - self-titled

Aug 13, 2024 42m

Aaron and Bryon hit the pub for this latest episode, and explore the further adventures of Greg Giuffria and Co. as they rock a little harder and try to write some hits! The House of Lords debut…

S3E24 S3E24 - The Cult - Sonic Temple

Jul 09, 2024 54m

Aaron and Bryon explore the dark side of hair metal by taking a deep dive into The Cult's 1989 Bob Rock produced masterpiece, Sonic Temple. The seriousness of Ian Astbury is seriously discussed…

S3E23 S3E23 - Saigon Kick - The Lizard

Jun 06, 2024 58m

In this episode Aaron and Bryon take a microscope to this much-requested and much-loved second album, Saigon Kick's "The Lizard." Tour a Swedish studio! Witness the band drama! Learn the secret…

S3E22 S3E22 - L.A. Guns - Cocked And Loaded

May 23, 2024 1h 2m

Aaron and Bryon take a deep dive into L.A. Guns' incredible second album, Cocked And Loaded, along with untangling the threads of this band's complex and dramatic history! Learn Tracii Guns' real…

S3E21 S3E21 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 3

May 09, 2024 1h 35m

In the third and final part of their Van Halen retro and discussion of the band's influence on hair metal, Aaron and Bryon get in the weeds with Sammy and the gang, before delving into the triumphant…

S3E20 S3E20 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 2

Apr 24, 2024 1h 1m

Part 2 of our Van Halen retro and discussion of the massive influence the band has had on the hair metal genre. This episode covers the next 4 albums, from "Diver Down" to "OU182," and the transition…

S3E19 S3E19 - The Hair Metal Influence - Van Halen - Part 1

Apr 11, 2024 1h 4m

The first part of a 3-part series focusing on mega-platinum rock stars Van Halen, and the influence they've had on the hair metal genre! Part one covers the first four albums, and a brief history of…

S3E18 S3E18 - Slaughter - Stick It To Ya

Mar 18, 2024 51m

Aaron and Bryon discuss this much requested multi-platinum debut album, Stick It To Ya, by Slaughter! Discover the incredible influence bassist/songwriter Dana Strum has had on the genre, the band's…

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