Episodios

  • Rock n Roll Grad School #232 Storyteller Satori Shakoor
    Jul 9 2025

    Satori Shakoor has had a fascinating life. From singing in Parliament, to being one of the Brides of Funkenstein, to her life as a mother and everything that has come after, Satori tells it all in her new concert film, "Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale." It's a story only she can tell and she tells it wonderfully.

    You can stream the film on Amazon, AppleTV and Google Play. For more information, check out Satori's website.

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    43 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #230 Fishbone's Angelo Moore
    Jun 25 2025

    Let's just take a minute to appreciate and savor the fact that Fishbone are still around and still doing what they do best. And if the band itself isn't a treasure, they've got a new record out this week. Stockholm Syndrome is classic Fishbone with a modern sound. Yes, it's that good.

    For tour dates and to get a copy of the record, check out the band's website.

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    29 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #229 Guns n Roses Manager Alan Niven
    Jun 18 2025

    Alan Niven has seen a lot. As manager for Guns n Roses as they made their ascendancy into music superstardom, Alan saw it all. And in his book, "Sound n Fury," he tells it all.

    "Sound n Fury" is available June 24th wherever you get your books.

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    47 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #228 Producer David Z
    Jun 4 2025

    You may not know the name, but you know his sound. From his work as a member of Lipps, Inc, to producing with Prince to bands like Fine Young Cannibals and Big Head Todd and the Monsters, David Z has created a sound that, literally, everyone has danced to.

    For more information on David and his fascinating career, check out his website.

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    40 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #227 Firefall's Jock Bartley on their "Friends & Family, Vol 2"
    May 28 2025

    We talked with guitarist Jock Bartley when Firefall released their first "Friends & Family," and he's back to talk Vol 2. And, sure we talk about the record, but there's so much more to discuss.

    "Friends and Family, Vol 2" is available right now. For more information, check out Firefall's website.

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    30 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #226 Writer Gary Graff on the 501 Essential Albums of the 80s
    May 21 2025

    Gary Graff has done it again. With a cadre of writers, Gary pulled together a list of 501 albums that he feels are the most indicative of the 1980s. (We talked with Gary before about his list of albums of the 90s.) And, while we don't get as heated as we did then, there is still some lively debate to go around- and that's the point.

    501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide is available right now wherever you get your books.


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    48 m
  • Rock n Roll Grad School #225 Author Sean Egan on Bob Dylan's "Decade of Dissent"
    May 14 2025

    In the 1960's Bob Dylan changed the world. How? And in what ways are we still dealing with the monumental changes that the future Noble prize winner kicked off? Sean Egan has written a new book about Dylan called "Decade of Dissent- How 1960's Bob Dylan Changed the World." It's a fascinating look at the creation and evolution of one of the world's most important artists. The book is available for pre-order, it comes out May 20th.

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    41 m