<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Classic Rocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Classic Rocktails serves up classic albums, sharp debate, and one perfect cocktail pairing each week.</p><p>Doc and Mac revisit the records you love, argue whether they still hold up, and mix rock history, barroom humor, and strong opinions into a podcast that goes down easy.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.classicrocktails.com/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:39:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/2dp5IDVu.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:41:45 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 classicrocktails]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Music]]></category><itunes:author>classicrocktails</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Classic Rocktails serves up classic albums, sharp debate, and one perfect cocktail pairing each week.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doc and Mac revisit the records you love, argue whether they still hold up, and mix rock history, barroom humor, and strong opinions into a podcast that goes down easy.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>classicrocktails</itunes:name><itunes:email>classic.rocktails@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:category text="Music"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[EMERGENCY EPISODE! NEW TRAIN ALBUM REVIEW]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🚨 <b>EMERGENCY PODCAST!</b> 🚨</p><p></p><p>We weren’t planning another episode this week—but then Train dropped <b><i>Mad Dog in the Fog</i></b>, and we had no choice. </p><p></p><p>Is this really the band’s <b>best album ever</b> and a full-throttle return to their rock roots? Doc and Mac crack it open, argue it out, and explain why this one demanded an emergency edition of <b>Classic Rocktails</b>.</p><p></p><p>🎸 Six killer rock songs. A rejuvenated Train. And one VERY strong opinion.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fa124b59-e122-4b4c-b5a8-6dfcae151a93</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:49:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6914fcd536c026110420227962a97074eea3ea50b6f2e61b6579ebd286f69761/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYTEyNGI1OS1lMTIyLTRiNGMtYjVhOC02ZGZjYWUxNTFhOTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5OGI1ZmRhZjIzYTZiNGYwMTgzMTFjL25ldy1pbnRyb3MtWlRYWmktY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi05LTNfXzEtNDktMTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="9354780" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/episodes/fa124b59-e122-4b4c-b5a8-6dfcae151a93/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🚨 &lt;b&gt;EMERGENCY PODCAST!&lt;/b&gt; 🚨&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We weren’t planning another episode this week—but then Train dropped &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Mad Dog in the Fog&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, and we had no choice. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is this really the band’s &lt;b&gt;best album ever&lt;/b&gt; and a full-throttle return to their rock roots? Doc and Mac crack it open, argue it out, and explain why this one demanded an emergency edition of &lt;b&gt;Classic Rocktails&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎸 Six killer rock songs. A rejuvenated Train. And one VERY strong opinion.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:19:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><itunes:title>EMERGENCY EPISODE! NEW TRAIN ALBUM REVIEW</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Money - "Can't Hold Back" - Is Money Rock's Rodney Dangerfield?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Was Eddie Money underrated… or exactly as big as he deserved to be? </p><p></p><p>We put <i>Can’t Hold Back</i> on trial, revisit the hits, dig into the deep cuts, and probably start a bar fight along the way. 🍺🔥 </p><p></p><p>#EddieMoney #TakeMeHomeTonight #80sMusic #RockPodcast #ClassicRocktails</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">430f883c-a81d-4441-b757-1999b6beac65</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:20:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c41a0d7ec235b812af5bf84ad34094abeae3292526ceab888f12ec75055a45b2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MzBmODgzYy1hODFkLTQ0NDEtYjc1Ny0xOTk5YjZiZWFjNjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE5NGJiMzE1NzJiOWE0MGRkZGI4NjlkL25ldy1pbnRyb3MtWlRYWmktY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTMxX18xLTIyLTI1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="25856435" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/episodes/430f883c-a81d-4441-b757-1999b6beac65/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Was Eddie Money underrated… or exactly as big as he deserved to be? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We put &lt;i&gt;Can’t Hold Back&lt;/i&gt; on trial, revisit the hits, dig into the deep cuts, and probably start a bar fight along the way. 🍺🔥 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#EddieMoney #TakeMeHomeTonight #80sMusic #RockPodcast #ClassicRocktails&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Eddie Money - &quot;Can&apos;t Hold Back&quot; - Is Money Rock&apos;s Rodney Dangerfield?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First 100 Greatest Hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>🏆 <b>WELCOME TO THE CLASSIC ROCKTAILS FIRST 100 GREATEST HITS</b></p><p></p><p>After 100 episodes, we’re looking back at the albums we loved, the takes we regret, the arguments we’re STILL not backing down from—and the moments that defined the show.</p><p></p><p>🎧 <b>Episode 100: The Greatest Hits</b></p><p></p><p>NOTE: Doc titled this episode even though he knows Mac loathes greatest hits albums.  </p><p></p><p>#ClassicRock #ClassicRocktails #RockAndRoll #Podcast</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">17819f77-56ad-4859-970e-d1921fba8e83</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fd92c369e16c1a8ad31455333fc0810e2626c223e54f82a86ac2936df9a65b91/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNzgxOWY3Ny01NmFkLTQ4NTktOTcwZS1kMTkyMWZiYThlODMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE4YjJkOTU5OWM3YjVmZjY2ZmQ2OTg2L25ldy1pbnRyb3MtWlRYWmktY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi04LTIzX18xOS0yNy00OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="28732204" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/episodes/17819f77-56ad-4859-970e-d1921fba8e83/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;🏆 &lt;b&gt;WELCOME TO THE CLASSIC ROCKTAILS FIRST 100 GREATEST HITS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After 100 episodes, we’re looking back at the albums we loved, the takes we regret, the arguments we’re STILL not backing down from—and the moments that defined the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;b&gt;Episode 100: The Greatest Hits&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;NOTE: Doc titled this episode even though he knows Mac loathes greatest hits albums.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ClassicRock #ClassicRocktails #RockAndRoll #Podcast&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>5</itunes:season><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The First 100 Greatest Hits</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lou Gramm - "Ready or Not" - is the peak Foreigner Mystery Album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Was Lou Gramm’s "Ready or Not" the Great Lost Foreigner Album? 
 
Come on back to 1987!
This week the boys dig-into this forgotten album. 
Should Gramm have gone solo-- or should this have been 1/2 of an amazing Foreigner album?
 
LINK in comments
#classicrock #80s]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/lou-gramm-ready-or-not-is-the-peak-foreigner-mystery-album/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/1a366db2-187b-32af-b1c8-790756527881</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/39a3a0f399409f368328203139162ccc88d550cf66dbb09f3cb0ed5e3b52c4b0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MGViNDMxMC1hYzcwLTQzMTgtYWI4Yy0zZDhkMmFjOWY4N2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNTBlYjQzMTAtYWM3MC00MzE4LWFiOGMtM2Q4ZDJhYzlmODdiL0xPVV9HUkFNTV9GSU5BTF8xXzhldHl0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="71576881" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>Was Lou Gramm’s &quot;Ready or Not&quot; the Great Lost Foreigner Album? 
 
Come on back to 1987!
This week the boys dig-into this forgotten album. 
Should Gramm have gone solo-- or should this have been 1/2 of an amazing Foreigner album?
 
LINK in comments
#classicrock #80s</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Lou Gramm - &quot;Ready or Not&quot; - is the peak Foreigner Mystery Album?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cars - "Candy-O" - Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?</p>
<p>This week on Classic Rocktails, we take Candy-O for a spin — the sleek, strange, hook-packed follow-up that proved The Cars weren’t just new-wave hitmakers. From “Let’s Go” to “It’s All I Can Do” to “Dangerous Type,” The Cars doubled-down on chrome-plated cool, icy attitude, and massive pop instincts.</p>
<p>Was Candy-O a step down from the debut, or the moment The Cars became even more interesting?</p>
<p>#TheCars #CandyO #ClassicRocktails #ClassicRock #NewWave #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #RicOcasek #BenjaminOrr #ElliotEaston #1979Music #AlbumReview</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-cars-candy-o-did-the-cars-avoid-the-sophomore-slump-better-than-anyone/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/5c47bc45-97e0-35bd-aaf3-e19d0a918913</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:01:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/66bc7c74812aeb5d17efccfa978963f348be911ff9590c00f20680885742a465/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZmNlNTNkMC01NWJkLTRhYTctOWY1MS04NTdkNGE5ZDBhMjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMWZjZTUzZDAtNTViZC00YWE3LTlmNTEtODU3ZDRhOWQwYTIxL0NBUlNfRklOQUxfN18xMF8xXzdkeWd6Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="82406741" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, we take Candy-O for a spin — the sleek, strange, hook-packed follow-up that proved The Cars weren’t just new-wave hitmakers. From “Let’s Go” to “It’s All I Can Do” to “Dangerous Type,” The Cars doubled-down on chrome-plated cool, icy attitude, and massive pop instincts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Was Candy-O a step down from the debut, or the moment The Cars became even more interesting?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#TheCars #CandyO #ClassicRocktails #ClassicRock #NewWave #RockPodcast #MusicPodcast #RicOcasek #BenjaminOrr #ElliotEaston #1979Music #AlbumReview&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Cars - &quot;Candy-O&quot; - Did The Cars avoid the sophomore slump better than anyone?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jackson- "Thriller" - The Greatest Album Ever… or Just Overrated?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>OUR SEASON 4 PREMIERE!</p>
<p>This week on Classic Rocktails, we dive into Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, and ask the question: is Michael Jackson’s Thriller still the greatest pop album ever made?</p>
<p>#Thriller #80sMusic #PopMusic #MusicDebate</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/michael-jackson-thriller-the-greatest-album-ever%e2%80%a6-or-just-overrated/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/2a812eaf-54d8-3604-af4e-1b7187a1dcb1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:17:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ae65a248150eb16c4bf26b194459ba9d52b78f2332c0b77ac96c8aff7b1879a7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OGUwMzdhZi1kMjE1LTQ4NzAtYWRjNi1iNGM1OTg5ZDNhNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvOThlMDM3YWYtZDIxNS00ODcwLWFkYzYtYjRjNTk4OWQzYTY0L21pY2hhZWxfamFja3Nvbl9GSU5BTF80XzEwXzFfN2pucWMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="79260325" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;OUR SEASON 4 PREMIERE!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, we dive into Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, and ask the question: is Michael Jackson’s Thriller still the greatest pop album ever made?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#Thriller #80sMusic #PopMusic #MusicDebate&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Michael Jackson- &quot;Thriller&quot; - The Greatest Album Ever… or Just Overrated?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metallica - "Metallica" - masterpiece or kind of a sell-out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Metallica (The Black Album) the greatest metal album ever—or the moment Metallica sold out?</p>
<p>Doc and Mac break down the riffs, the risks, and the massive mainstream leap that turned a thrash band into global icons. From “Enter Sandman” to “Nothing Else Matters,” every track is on trial in this bar-room debate. Pair it with a bold classic cocktail and decide for yourself: masterpiece or betrayal?</p>
<p>This is the album that changed metal forever—whether fans liked it or not.</p>
<p>#Metallica #BlackAlbum #ClassicRock #RockDebate #MusicPodcast #AlbumReview #EnterSandman #90sRock #HeavyMetal #RockFans #MusicHistory #PodcastDiscovery</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/metallica-metallica-masterpiece-or-kind-of-a-sell-out/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/8810cb77-da55-3b50-bbec-8934dd4b2594</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/20456f968d0e80d3803a705b126363c489aca77468d7a7f42d08c54ace5c5b68/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OGJhYmQ2Yi02ZTU0LTRlYjAtYjYyNi1kZDk0NTlkODc5MjciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvODhiYWJkNmItNmU1NC00ZWIwLWI2MjYtZGQ5NDU5ZDg3OTI3L21ldGFsbGljYV9GSU5BTF9GSU5BTF8zXzIwXzFfYXI5dWwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="77343125" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Metallica (The Black Album) the greatest metal album ever—or the moment Metallica sold out?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Doc and Mac break down the riffs, the risks, and the massive mainstream leap that turned a thrash band into global icons. From “Enter Sandman” to “Nothing Else Matters,” every track is on trial in this bar-room debate. Pair it with a bold classic cocktail and decide for yourself: masterpiece or betrayal?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is the album that changed metal forever—whether fans liked it or not.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#Metallica #BlackAlbum #ClassicRock #RockDebate #MusicPodcast #AlbumReview #EnterSandman #90sRock #HeavyMetal #RockFans #MusicHistory #PodcastDiscovery&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Metallica - &quot;Metallica&quot; - masterpiece or kind of a sell-out?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMMERCIAL- "Classic Rocktails"]]></title><description><![CDATA[-]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/commercial-classic-rocktails/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f0f48e58-3868-3e69-bddd-0dc4c4287939</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:21:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/241b009b49027f92bc438a3a8f619bf1798f81d33600c5b8043183182118ba34/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MGE5MzA5Mi04NjFkLTRjNjYtOGQ4Ni1mZjA3YjdkMzZiMjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNTBhOTMwOTItODYxZC00YzY2LThkODYtZmYwN2I3ZDM2YjI1L2NvbW1lcmNpYWxfMl9taXhkb3duLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="740951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>-</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:00:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:title>COMMERCIAL- &quot;Classic Rocktails&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[38 Special- "Tour de Force"- an under-appreciated piece of pure early-80s muscle rock?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Tour de Force an under-appreciated piece of pure early-80s muscle rock?</p>
<ul>
<li>“If I’d Been the One” alone makes Tour de Force worth revisiting.</li>
<li>Big hooks. Bigger choruses. Zero apologies.</li>
<li>Still hits harder than you remember.</li>
<li>What's the perfect cocktail to accompany this album?</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/38-special-tour-de-force/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/eb49cbe3-ec99-330b-be0e-519b6cb39cb5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c5d8f20cfce3b03aba34593cb012f51446e3313f9836ef4b29e8f5b563cd1676/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMzQ2NmEyMS00MzQxLTQ5MzEtYWE4Yy0yNGJjYzFiYWM1MDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMDM0NjZhMjEtNDM0MS00OTMxLWFhOGMtMjRiY2MxYmFjNTA3LzM4X3NwZWNpYWxfZmluYWxfMTJfMjNfMTEzMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="58524219" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Tour de Force an under-appreciated piece of pure early-80s muscle rock?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;“If I’d Been the One” alone makes Tour de Force worth revisiting.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Big hooks. Bigger choruses. Zero apologies.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Still hits harder than you remember.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&apos;s the perfect cocktail to accompany this album?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><itunes:title>38 Special- &quot;Tour de Force&quot;- an under-appreciated piece of pure early-80s muscle rock?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince- "Purple Rain"- the most dominant single-artist power move in rock history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Purple Rain a perfect album—or an untouchable myth we’re afraid to question?</p>
<p>In this episode of Classic Rocktails, we revisit Prince’s Purple Rain not as a shrine, but as a living, breathing cultural event. We unpack how sex, spirituality, ego, and ambition collide across the album—and debate which songs still feel dangerous versus which ones survive mostly on reputation.</p>
<p>Along the way, we examine how Purple Rain blurred the line between album and movie, masculinity and vulnerability, pop and art—and whether its legacy has grown stronger or more protected with time.</p>
<p>Paired with a cocktail inspired by the album’s decadence and drama, this is a conversation about genius, excess, and what happens when cultural consensus stops us from listening honestly.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/prince-purple-rain/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/345f8c8c-6206-3521-a3d1-d802c2daa34c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:25:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/01867b5ef45bbf8a91ecda39ec68f04078947d5e0fe5cc8800dbfeaafeb51725/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYzY4MGIyZi0yNjc5LTQ4YTItOWNjYy05NTExMzVhZDA4MWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmM2ODBiMmYtMjY3OS00OGEyLTljY2MtOTUxMTM1YWQwODFkL1BSSU5DRV8xMl8yOV92Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="81895729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Purple Rain a perfect album—or an untouchable myth we’re afraid to question?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Classic Rocktails, we revisit Prince’s Purple Rain not as a shrine, but as a living, breathing cultural event. We unpack how sex, spirituality, ego, and ambition collide across the album—and debate which songs still feel dangerous versus which ones survive mostly on reputation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Along the way, we examine how Purple Rain blurred the line between album and movie, masculinity and vulnerability, pop and art—and whether its legacy has grown stronger or more protected with time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Paired with a cocktail inspired by the album’s decadence and drama, this is a conversation about genius, excess, and what happens when cultural consensus stops us from listening honestly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Prince- &quot;Purple Rain&quot;- the most dominant single-artist power move in rock history?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Clapton, "Journeyman"- do you like your Clapton fiery or cool?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Clapton's comeback album, Journeyman. A polished gem-- or does the gloss make it sound trapped in the 80's?</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/eric-clapton-journeyman-do-you-like-your-clapton-fiery-or-cool/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f935a906-53d8-39e1-b9f6-8d012fa70657</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/13778a12754ccb8ac639e7d30cd8086648820511376a31a793f0cb68bd4aafa5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZDcwMjM5Ni05NjY2LTRlZjEtYTNhNy1jOThmZjEwZTdhOGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvOWQ3MDIzOTYtOTY2Ni00ZWYxLWEzYTctYzk4ZmYxMGU3YThhL0NMQVBUT05fMV81XzI2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="72074377" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Clapton&apos;s comeback album, Journeyman. A polished gem-- or does the gloss make it sound trapped in the 80&apos;s?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Eric Clapton, &quot;Journeyman&quot;- do you like your Clapton fiery or cool?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2025 Holiday Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Cocktails flow, a holiday gift exchange gets competitive, and rock legends land on the Naughty or Nice list. Laughs, hot takes, and holiday chaos—Classic Rocktails style.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-2025-holiday-episode/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/690f51b8-5828-3cf2-924b-649258228945</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:36:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cfedda9bb8a449d71a83162e4372a38fc7689ba9c3ce5666782207878d7f2bb4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDA4MmRjZi01NzQ3LTQwNWEtYTE5Ni04ZjMxNDc0NjQ0OWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvODQwODJkY2YtNTc0Ny00MDVhLWExOTYtOGYzMTQ3NDY0NDllL0hPTElEQVlfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="93518467" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Cocktails flow, a holiday gift exchange gets competitive, and rock legends land on the Naughty or Nice list. Laughs, hot takes, and holiday chaos—Classic Rocktails style.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:04:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The 2025 Holiday Episode</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce Springsteen- "Born to Run" - Springsteen's masterpiece-- or not even his best album with "Born" in the title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this Springsteen's masterpiece-- or not even his best album with "Born" in the title?</p>
<ul>
<li>“Tramps like us…” need something strong for the open road.</li>
<li>Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run isn’t just an album — it’s a full-throttle escape in vinyl form. </li>
<li>Pour the cocktail, crank the volume, and enjoy the run.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/bruce-springsteen-born-to-run/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/93775736-854a-3251-815b-379daf5a6040</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:16:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1d8e944a8c4f0b01bb5c0a9eb3378dbbb3cbd8459c5815a6df4cab8430d7f332/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OGYxYWFmYS1kNjliLTQxMmEtODI1Zi0yOWEwZThlMzA3M2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNThmMWFhZmEtZDY5Yi00MTJhLTgyNWYtMjlhMGU4ZTMwNzNmL2Jvcm5fMl9ydW5fbWl4ZG93bjdpdXhvLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="58207400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this Springsteen&apos;s masterpiece-- or not even his best album with &quot;Born&quot; in the title?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;“Tramps like us…” need something strong for the open road.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run isn’t just an album — it’s a full-throttle escape in vinyl form. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pour the cocktail, crank the volume, and enjoy the run.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bruce Springsteen- &quot;Born to Run&quot; - Springsteen&apos;s masterpiece-- or not even his best album with &quot;Born&quot; in the title?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAYLOR IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM!  (a "1989 Returns" episode)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>TAYLOR IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM!  </p>
<p>Have you heard?  In honor of Taylor Swift releasing a new album, we revisit the 1989 episode from Classic Rocktails Season One.</p>
<ul>
<li>Does 1989 hold-up?</li>
<li>What's the perfect cocktail pairing?</li>
<li>We bring on a friend to tell us where we got it wrong.</li>
</ul>
<p>Subscribe!</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/taylor-is-releasing-a-new-album-a-1989-returns-episode/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e9c9b927-638f-37fd-a03c-46580f55d6e7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:23:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6bafc2006346c58c0918b2c9dfe04bf59fc17a956cbe461679664eb7414517a3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MjNmOTY4YS03NDBhLTRlMTAtYThhZi0xMGE5ZDU5ZTM4YTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNTIzZjk2OGEtNzQwYS00ZTEwLWE4YWYtMTBhOWQ1OWUzOGExL1NXSUZUXzE5ODlfYXVnX3VwZGF0ZS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="82156711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;TAYLOR IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM!  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Have you heard?  In honor of Taylor Swift releasing a new album, we revisit the 1989 episode from Classic Rocktails Season One.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does 1989 hold-up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&apos;s the perfect cocktail pairing?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We bring on a friend to tell us where we got it wrong.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><itunes:title>TAYLOR IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM!  (a &quot;1989 Returns&quot; episode)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Halen- "5150"- With Sammy in front with radio-ready hits, did Van Halen level up—or lose their edge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>With Sammy in front with radio-ready hits, did Van Halen level up—or lose their edge? </p>
<ul>
<li>Eddie’s guitar sorcery, Sammy’s debut, and the album that split the Van Halen faithful.</li>
<li>We’re cracking open Van Halen's 5150—with a cocktail that hits just as hard as those synth-drenched riffs. 🎸🥃</li>
</ul>
<p>👉 Listen now and decide for yourself.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/van-halen-5150/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/d5a19dd9-4f55-35d8-92aa-92cecf956146</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:06:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/05a0248e4e257d8a444c7f45ebe0969a497ab4491533407331ad37afe068b86e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhN2NjMDNkMC00NTFhLTRjMGUtYjFhOC0yMjNkZjYyNzU4MzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYTdjYzAzZDAtNDUxYS00YzBlLWIxYTgtMjIzZGY2Mjc1ODM3L1ZIXzUxNTBfRklOQUxfOF8zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="58849967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;With Sammy in front with radio-ready hits, did Van Halen level up—or lose their edge? &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Eddie’s guitar sorcery, Sammy’s debut, and the album that split the Van Halen faithful.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;We’re cracking open Van Halen&apos;s 5150—with a cocktail that hits just as hard as those synth-drenched riffs. 🎸🥃&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;👉 Listen now and decide for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Van Halen- &quot;5150&quot;- With Sammy in front with radio-ready hits, did Van Halen level up—or lose their edge?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Joel- "The Stranger" - we have to ask, is this Billy Joel's masterpiece?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We have to ask, is this Billy Joel's masterpiece?</p>
<ul>
<li>Crank up the volume and grab a glass-- this week, Classic Rocktails spends some quality time with a Stranger. </li>
<li>From the rebllion of "Movin Out"...</li>
<li>To the wistful "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"...</li>
<li>To the sweet "Just the Way You Are"...</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/billy-joel-the-stranger/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e4400bc5-0200-3647-9aed-15fc192a52ae</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:30:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b30faad147fc12732b3ab7b3c5fd200168b9513677cacd99198943874a119842/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZWM2ZmMwMS1mNGRlLTQzNDYtYWQ3MS04ZTE5M2U1ZjEzYTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMmVjNmZjMDEtZjRkZS00MzQ2LWFkNzEtOGUxOTNlNWYxM2E1L0JJTExZX0pPRUxfRklOQUxidnhtNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="73548102" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We have to ask, is this Billy Joel&apos;s masterpiece?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Crank up the volume and grab a glass-- this week, Classic Rocktails spends some quality time with a Stranger. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the rebllion of &quot;Movin Out&quot;...&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;To the wistful &quot;Scenes From an Italian Restaurant&quot;...&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;To the sweet &quot;Just the Way You Are&quot;...&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:03</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Billy Joel- &quot;The Stranger&quot; - we have to ask, is this Billy Joel&apos;s masterpiece?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryan Adams- "Reckless" - why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?</p>
<ul>
<li>Crank up the volume and grab a glass—this week, Classic Rocktails dives headfirst into Bryan Adams’ 1984 masterpiece Reckless. From the rebellious rush of “Run to You” to the timeless anthem “Summer of ’69,”</li>
<li>Doc and Mac unpack the raw energy, heartland swagger, and sneaky depth behind one of the decade’s biggest albums.</li>
<li>Paired with a bold, Canadian-inspired cocktail that hits just as hard, this episode asks the eternal question: Does it still hold up? </li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/bryan-adams-reckless/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/140f1ef6-4d5c-3ba7-af91-fbd2e74e64c1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:01:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c1ecaa23f2a46ffc21c36e45bd8034ca615d0080dcae222fea64f7558109edc5/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZTIyZjQxOC0zY2M0LTQxNmMtOTEzMy1iODk2M2QxNDE0ZDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvN2UyMmY0MTgtM2NjNC00MTZjLTkxMzMtYjg5NjNkMTQxNGQyL0JSWUFOX0FEQU1TX0ZJTkFMXzdfMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="61223134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why doesn&apos;t Bryan Adams get more love?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Crank up the volume and grab a glass—this week, Classic Rocktails dives headfirst into Bryan Adams’ 1984 masterpiece Reckless. From the rebellious rush of “Run to You” to the timeless anthem “Summer of ’69,”&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Doc and Mac unpack the raw energy, heartland swagger, and sneaky depth behind one of the decade’s biggest albums.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Paired with a bold, Canadian-inspired cocktail that hits just as hard, this episode asks the eternal question: Does it still hold up? &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bryan Adams- &quot;Reckless&quot; - why doesn&apos;t Bryan Adams get more love?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counting Crows-- "August and Everything After" - our biggest disagreement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How in the hell did Adam Duritz date so many gorgeous ladies?  And Doc said what about this album?!?</p>
<ul>
<li>Does "August and Everything After" hold up?</li>
<li>If there were *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it and serve at the listening party, what would it be?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, subscribe where you get your podcasts!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/counting-crows-august-and-everything-after/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/019f650d-f5c5-3b25-b785-ba90ee33505d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:18:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2874d752ca257f63d0796ca85ccfee8413b097ea154777f33c61488c14c7bb20/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxM2I5MmE5OC1kNTU3LTQ5M2QtODM3Mi1mMjQ5NzZkOWYxNWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMTNiOTJhOTgtZDU1Ny00OTNkLTgzNzItZjI0OTc2ZDlmMTVlL0NPVU5USU5HX0NST1dTX0ZJTkFMXzRfMjgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="77669332" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How in the hell did Adam Duritz date so many gorgeous ladies?  And Doc said what about this album?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does &quot;August and Everything After&quot; hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it and serve at the listening party, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, subscribe where you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Counting Crows-- &quot;August and Everything After&quot; - our biggest disagreement?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston- "Boston" - does anyone know lyrics to "More Than a Feeling?"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Does anyone know the lyrics to "More Than A Feeling"?!?</p>
<ul>
<li>Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  Does it still hold up? </li>
<li>If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  </li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/boston-boston/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/8b22da67-c04d-3f30-bff3-cf54a4994657</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:48:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea4a3b60d47d1c9d867e62963067a497a8380ed3ca4edc25c66d836befa0a037/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWYyZTBjOC1jMmZmLTQwOTMtYWQxNy05ZTBhNTA3M2E3ODAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNzVmMmUwYzgtYzJmZi00MDkzLWFkMTctOWUwYTUwNzNhNzgwL0Jvc3Rvbl9GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="72749512" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Does anyone know the lyrics to &quot;More Than A Feeling&quot;?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  Does it still hold up? &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Boston- &quot;Boston&quot; - does anyone know lyrics to &quot;More Than a Feeling?&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alice Cooper- "Love It to Death"- forget what you think you know about Alice Cooper]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Forget what you think you know about Alice Cooper. This is a great rock album.</p>
<p> • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Does the album hold-up?
 • Why don't more people talk about this album?</p>
<p>Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/alice-cooper-love-it-to-death/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/b98bbb03-cd37-34c8-9242-09ec72336715</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:23:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/10dc3c368bd25fc1b74c26df45a81da72d0703c4c2dd2e8c4a4d66615500f8b1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MzI2M2I1NS01ZWQ0LTQ4YTctOThkOS1lNGM5YWIxNTkyYzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNDMyNjNiNTUtNWVkNC00OGE3LTk4ZDktZTRjOWFiMTU5MmM5L0FMSUNFX0NPT1BFUl9GSU5BTG1wMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="74250713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Forget what you think you know about Alice Cooper. This is a great rock album.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Does the album hold-up?
 • Why don&apos;t more people talk about this album?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Alice Cooper- &quot;Love It to Death&quot;- forget what you think you know about Alice Cooper</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer-- "Classic Rocktails"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>An ”audience interactive podcast in 3 parts:</p>
<ul>
<li>THE COCKTAIL-- If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what is it?</li>
<li>THE LISTENING PARTY-- does this album hold up? Discuss.</li>
<li>THE HANGOVER?-- we bring on listeners to tell us whether we embarrassed ourselves.</li>
<li>*New episodes every Tuesday*.</li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/trailer-classic-rocktails/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/7e06dab6-3021-319e-bb2a-420198942446</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:41:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bbe55b866619ce5df8c65ab1568e49da1c680c55f63f86917dfa0be1e09b96ad/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzllYzVkMS03ZGRjLTQ3OGItYTcyNy1kZGM5OTNkZWQzNzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNTc5ZWM1ZDEtN2RkYy00NzhiLWE3MjctZGRjOTkzZGVkMzc1L1RSQUlMRVJfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="2104652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;An ”audience interactive podcast in 3 parts:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;THE COCKTAIL-- If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what is it?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;THE LISTENING PARTY-- does this album hold up? Discuss.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;THE HANGOVER?-- we bring on listeners to tell us whether we embarrassed ourselves.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;*New episodes every Tuesday*.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Trailer-- &quot;Classic Rocktails&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOLIDAY EPISODE-- "Classic Rocktails Holiday"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On Classic Rocktails this week, we dig-into holiday music done by rock artists.
 • Are these generally any good?
 • What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this music?
 • What happened to Mac as a child to make him such a Scrooge?!?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right-- or where we sounded completely drunk!
LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/holiday-episode-classic-rocktails-holiday/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e5da8ffa-d19e-3dfc-bf29-4724e098b1a5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:09:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/029ec0d7e14cc4e4d5b24b6513c41a853c0e40303fcd1a3d73514d07d00ee3e6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YmFlMjZhMS01OTNmLTRiNTgtYWMxMC05MWQ3NjkyZjk3NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNGJhZTI2YTEtNTkzZi00YjU4LWFjMTAtOTFkNzY5MmY5NzcxL0hPTElEQVlfRVBJU09ERV8xMl8xNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="70390775" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On Classic Rocktails this week, we dig-into holiday music done by rock artists.
 • Are these generally any good?
 • What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this music?
 • What happened to Mac as a child to make him such a Scrooge?!?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right-- or where we sounded completely drunk!
LISTEN, RATE, AND SUBSCRIBE!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:title>HOLIDAY EPISODE-- &quot;Classic Rocktails Holiday&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns and Roses, "Appetite for Destruction" - does Axl have a good voice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On Classic Rocktails this week, Guns and Roses iconic "Appetite for Destruction".
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Does Axl Rose actually have a good voice-- or not?!?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/guns-and-roses-appetite-for-destruction/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f2e9ae84-ac46-3611-9085-5c163fe58427</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:54:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/41fdcec1d7a3120a7edb6e0ee5bbfe91ecd4e40432d9b959fdeb04d960b03986/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwN2U2OWJiZi05MTMwLTQxYWItYjNjZC0wOGRhNjkyMTdkNzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMDdlNjliYmYtOTEzMC00MWFiLWIzY2QtMDhkYTY5MjE3ZDcyL0dOUl9GSU5BTF9TdGVyZW8ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="48625392" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On Classic Rocktails this week, Guns and Roses iconic &quot;Appetite for Destruction&quot;.
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Does Axl Rose actually have a good voice-- or not?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:33:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Guns and Roses, &quot;Appetite for Destruction&quot; - does Axl have a good voice?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Boys- "Pet Sounds" (in memory of Brian WIlson)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this great rock-- or an avant-garde art project?</p>
<ul>
<li>As rock genius Brian Wilson passes this week, we re-visit the Beach Boys iconic "Pet Sounds" album.</li>
<li>Does this album hold up?</li>
<li>What is Pet Sounds' *one* perfect cocktail accompaniment?</li>
<li>Is God Only Knows half-empty, or half-full?</li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/beach-boys-pet-sounds-in-memory-of-brian-wilson/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e931a445-f5f2-3a0e-9d25-9f0b5c084792</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2750513820078614990c436be2df0bfe0a0d200c818497b9afe6ae0b64b1f547/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwMTVmZjFmMS03ZWMzLTRmM2QtYjEzZi0yMTAwMjk4NGJhNGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMDE1ZmYxZjEtN2VjMy00ZjNkLWIxM2YtMjEwMDI5ODRiYTRjL0JFQUNIX0JPWVNfRklOQUxiZ2gxeC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="76556193" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this great rock-- or an avant-garde art project?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;As rock genius Brian Wilson passes this week, we re-visit the Beach Boys iconic &quot;Pet Sounds&quot; album.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is Pet Sounds&apos; *one* perfect cocktail accompaniment?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is God Only Knows half-empty, or half-full?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:09</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Beach Boys- &quot;Pet Sounds&quot; (in memory of Brian WIlson)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Rocktails-- "Born in the USA"- updated with Hangover!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On Classic Rocktails this week, Bruce Springsteen's iconic "Born in the USA".
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right and wrong last episode-- is this album the "gateway drug" to a serious Springsteen addiction?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/classic-rocktails-born-in-the-usa-updated-with-hangover/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/900438dc-afa1-372b-9e79-85afd1d10148</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:01:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/89ecd634c95c3bd88af0835ca516f45a3c0020a368b72af58cb5e366958a0059/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOTE2ZTk2ZC00MjcwLTRkNDItOTM2Mi05OWQyYWRjNDlkMDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMDkxNmU5NmQtNDI3MC00ZDQyLTkzNjItOTlkMmFkYzQ5ZDA1L0Jvcm5faW5fVVNBX3dfSGFuZ292ZXI3eWZsNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="69880029" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On Classic Rocktails this week, Bruce Springsteen&apos;s iconic &quot;Born in the USA&quot;.
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right and wrong last episode-- is this album the &quot;gateway drug&quot; to a serious Springsteen addiction?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Classic Rocktails-- &quot;Born in the USA&quot;- updated with Hangover!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood Mac - "Rumours" - Imagine going to work every day with your ex.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine, you have to go to work every day with the person you just broke-up with.  Rumours, everybody!</p>
<ul>
<li>Does it hold-up?</li>
<li>Is Mac's drink choice the single worst choice he's made to-date?</li>
<li>Was the making of this album a hostile work environment?</li>
<li>...and so much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/fleetwood-mac-rumours/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/7bbb28f4-32db-3a14-b247-8114508ba1e6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:15:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f1d4b6bd35839107dcfd93b7cfe75392267a8c641d9ae3d5ab51028fb5945ce7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxNTZjN2RkMS01NGYyLTQ5MDctYWY3ZC1kNGRiZWE0MTYwNDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMTU2YzdkZDEtNTRmMi00OTA3LWFmN2QtZDRkYmVhNDE2MDQxL0ZMRUVUV09PRF9NQUNfRklOQUxGSU5BTEZJTkFMbXAzN2NjODgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="50786606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Imagine, you have to go to work every day with the person you just broke-up with.  Rumours, everybody!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does it hold-up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is Mac&apos;s drink choice the single worst choice he&apos;s made to-date?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Was the making of this album a hostile work environment?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;...and so much more.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fleetwood Mac - &quot;Rumours&quot; - Imagine going to work every day with your ex.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beatles-- "Dueling Beatles!"-- "Let it Be" and "Abbey Road"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A special "dueling Beatles" episode!  The Beatles "Let It Be" and "Abbey Road" this week on Classic Rocktails.  So much to discuss on these complex albums, including:
 • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Do they hold-up?
 • If an album has mostly great songs, that's a great album right?  Does it matter if there are also some bizarre, bad songs?
 • ...and so much more.
Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/beatles-dueling-beatles-let-it-be-and-abbey-road/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/a874cfcd-9073-394f-8b08-321505508c63</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:19:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d771aa09cefcfd7337aecb915f5cb178dbac301921ac7ded8419a6d34e409877/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMTM3YTllYS04M2JmLTRkZTktYmFjZS04MTEwYTE5ZjMyYTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMjEzN2E5ZWEtODNiZi00ZGU5LWJhY2UtODExMGExOWYzMmExL0JFQVRMRVNfRklOQUxfTkVXX09QRU4ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="61238239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A special &quot;dueling Beatles&quot; episode!  The Beatles &quot;Let It Be&quot; and &quot;Abbey Road&quot; this week on Classic Rocktails.  So much to discuss on these complex albums, including:
 • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Do they hold-up?
 • If an album has mostly great songs, that&apos;s a great album right?  Does it matter if there are also some bizarre, bad songs?
 • ...and so much more.
Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Beatles-- &quot;Dueling Beatles!&quot;-- &quot;Let it Be&quot; and &quot;Abbey Road&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolling Stones- "Voodoo Lounge" - Is this the best Stones late-career album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this the best Stones late-career album?
 • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Does it hold-up?
 • If an album has 8 great songs, that's a great album right?  Does it matter if there are 15 songs?
 • ...and so much more.</p>
<p>Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/rolling-stones-voodoo-lounge/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/64f35bd0-4946-3f17-a539-503f10ca9928</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:06:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/68023b3c8931914ba5e5181d641844d214b283184dadd961d7cd584d8dd30f65/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNjZkY2FiNC1kOGUwLTQ2NjgtODY4Yi0xMDQ0ODhlN2ViZDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMjY2ZGNhYjQtZDhlMC00NjY4LTg2OGItMTA0NDg4ZTdlYmQwL1NUT05FU19GSU5BTF9GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="49820076" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this the best Stones late-career album?
 • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?
 • Does it hold-up?
 • If an album has 8 great songs, that&apos;s a great album right?  Does it matter if there are 15 songs?
 • ...and so much more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Rolling Stones- &quot;Voodoo Lounge&quot; - Is this the best Stones late-career album?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen- "Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack"- why did this hit so big? ($900M)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Bohemian Rhapsody” made $900 million worldwide.</p>
<p>A movie about a 1970s rock band.</p>
<p>With no superheroes.</p>
<p>Let that sink in.</p>
<p>Why did this film hit such a nerve with audiences?</p>
<p>#ClassicRocktails</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/queen-bohemian-rhapsody-soundtrack-why-did-this-hit-so-big-900m/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/1026c9c8-cd7b-323a-be53-22a90d388d5e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:19:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7997d82312289f97bd6046e1ba29a4ae618bd42c380c537e18ed06823dc35662/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMjdlNDhjYi05NTAzLTQzM2EtODZiYi00M2ZlZGUwYTc3NDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMzI3ZTQ4Y2ItOTUwMy00MzNhLTg2YmItNDNmZWRlMGE3NzQ4L2JvaGVtaWFuX3JoYXBzb2R5X0ZJTkFMXzFfOWgxeHoubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="77542363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Bohemian Rhapsody” made $900 million worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A movie about a 1970s rock band.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With no superheroes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Let that sink in.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why did this film hit such a nerve with audiences?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ClassicRocktails&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Queen- &quot;Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack&quot;- why did this hit so big? ($900M)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duran Duran "Rio"-- is this the most fun album of the 80's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>They were living the high life... “Rio” video filmed on a real yacht in Antigua. Champagne, models, Caribbean locations. Cemented their “luxury fantasy” brand</p>
<p>The band has said they were often exhausted and broke early on—image exceeded reality. But in the midst of it, did they create the most fun album of the 80s?</p>
<p>#DuranDuran #RioAlbum #MusicDebate #DoesItHoldUp #80sMusic #ClassicRocktails</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/duran-duran-rio-is-this-the-most-fun-album-of-the-80s/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/8da318b7-96d5-3c9e-a207-c6ef14a10dad</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:08:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/72b41ee28b92cfc2111a20004b533168177364a92afc4818ec45ec643d1d4076/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzODM4YWM4Mi1lNDZjLTQ3MDYtYTdlNS1kMjg4ZTQxOTdjZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMzgzOGFjODItZTQ2Yy00NzA2LWE3ZTUtZDI4OGU0MTk3Y2VkL0RVUkFOX0RVUkFOX0ZJTkFMbXAzXzFfYTh6angubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="91971548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;They were living the high life... “Rio” video filmed on a real yacht in Antigua. Champagne, models, Caribbean locations. Cemented their “luxury fantasy” brand&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The band has said they were often exhausted and broke early on—image exceeded reality. But in the midst of it, did they create the most fun album of the 80s?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#DuranDuran #RioAlbum #MusicDebate #DoesItHoldUp #80sMusic #ClassicRocktails&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:03:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Duran Duran &quot;Rio&quot;-- is this the most fun album of the 80&apos;s?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevie Ray Vaughan-- "In Step" - a masterpiece from a legend gone too soon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this a masterpiece from a legend gone too soon?</p>
<p> • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really try to kill Doc's beagle puppy by giving it a beer?!?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/stevie-ray-vaughan-in-step/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/60ada47a-f897-3c90-b709-ff1311b8bb9f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 21:27:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d866effa2e50292d01852692682f3a9010e213b4dd0e37cc985da2f55484cde1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZDYwZDYwMS0wNjdmLTQ4MmYtYjdjNC0xMDI1NTM2ZmQ1MDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvM2Q2MGQ2MDEtMDY3Zi00ODJmLWI3YzQtMTAyNTUzNmZkNTA0L1NSVl9maW5hbC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="59364363" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this a masterpiece from a legend gone too soon?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really try to kill Doc&apos;s beagle puppy by giving it a beer?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Stevie Ray Vaughan-- &quot;In Step&quot; - a masterpiece from a legend gone too soon?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foo Fighters-- "Color and the Shape"- Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?</p>
<ul>
<li>Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  </li>
<li>Does it still hold up?  </li>
<li>If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  </li>
<li>Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/foo-fighters-the-color-and-the-shape/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/c5e01da9-b25b-352b-a588-6b3648974bfd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:55:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e2eef568eae12b2657119dfa60648a19ab6d2ed292ad5494827c05015a7c80be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YzY4M2Q4Yy1mYTFhLTQyNmUtYTBlOS1hN2NhMjQ5ZTMzNzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNGM2ODNkOGMtZmExYS00MjZlLWEwZTktYTdjYTI0OWUzMzcwL0ZPT19GSUdIVEVSU19GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="79616183" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does it still hold up?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Foo Fighters-- &quot;Color and the Shape&quot;- Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[INXS- "Kick"- 🎸 Is INXS' Kick the greatest pop-rock album of the 1980s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[INXS' Kick had the hooks, the swagger, the videos, and Michael Hutchence at full supernova.
 
This week, we ask: is this the slickest rock album of 1987?
 
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/80sMusic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#80sMusic</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/RockPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#RockPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/AlbumReview" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#AlbumReview</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ClassicRock" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#ClassicRock</a>]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/inxs-kick-%f0%9f%8e-is-inxs-kick-the-greatest-pop-rock-album-of-the-1980s/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/7dea3ca0-ad58-392c-90bb-5f330a63f2f3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:17:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/009d1f0085f9b2d9a384c7c302bc27957fdd0cf8820804d25e74198fd789c3a1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1NzNiOTliYi01ZjllLTRkYmEtOTk3NC00YWIwNTc2NTA3YTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNTczYjk5YmItNWY5ZS00ZGJhLTk5NzQtNGFiMDU3NjUwN2E3L0lOWFNfRklOQUxfN18xN18xXzcwOWY2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="77134069" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>INXS&apos; Kick had the hooks, the swagger, the videos, and Michael Hutchence at full supernova.
 
This week, we ask: is this the slickest rock album of 1987?
 
&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/80sMusic&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;#80sMusic&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/RockPodcast&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;#RockPodcast&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/AlbumReview&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;#AlbumReview&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/ClassicRock&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;#ClassicRock&lt;/a&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:title>INXS- &quot;Kick&quot;- 🎸 Is INXS&apos; Kick the greatest pop-rock album of the 1980s?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Def Leppard - "Pyromania" - Did Pyromania perfect 80s hard rock… or sterilize it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Grab the cocktail, listen to the mini-playlist (Tasting Flight) and then join the Classic Rocktails Pyromania Party!</p>
<p>When rock became precision-built.</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Produced by Robert John 'Mutt' Lange — the mad scientist of layered rock.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Guitars and vocals were stacked obsessively (sometimes dozens of takes).</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Pioneered the “polished but heavy” sound later used by Bon Jovi, Poison, etc.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>More studio craft than raw band performance — controversial at the time.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>

<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/def-leppard-pyromania-did-pyromania-perfect-80s-hard-rock%e2%80%a6-or-sterilize-it/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/bb919283-d12c-3075-a6c6-77965dec345b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3677839dd8fedcb39610ad713542e770f129fd2050517b2c6468e759915b4821/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2MmU0NzQyYi00NmJhLTQ2YmUtOTkzYi0xNzk2YWVkNTRiZTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNjJlNDc0MmItNDZiYS00NmJlLTk5M2ItMTc5NmFlZDU0YmUwL2RlZl9sZXBwYXJkX3B5cm9fRklOQUxfMl8yNl8yNl8xX2IwM2dvLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="84741969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Grab the cocktail, listen to the mini-playlist (Tasting Flight) and then join the Classic Rocktails Pyromania Party!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When rock became precision-built.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Produced by Robert John &apos;Mutt&apos; Lange — the mad scientist of layered rock.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Guitars and vocals were stacked obsessively (sometimes dozens of takes).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pioneered the “polished but heavy” sound later used by Bon Jovi, Poison, etc.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More studio craft than raw band performance — controversial at the time.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Def Leppard - &quot;Pyromania&quot; - Did Pyromania perfect 80s hard rock… or sterilize it?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift- "1989" - is this classic rock?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Taylor Swift's 1989 Classic Rock?</p>
<p> • Does this album hold-up 10+ years later?
 • If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Why does Mac seem so terrified on this episode?  Is he okay?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/taylor-swift-1989/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/174a6fd4-1fad-3818-827b-21d8aff3862e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a7fe354f6ed34b7f151c863ba29fa4ccb22158f6e699b9ad4b2a4f0c87e427ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ODY2NThhZi1kNDg2LTRlMmMtOGYwOS1iMjEyOTM4NDdhNmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNjg2NjU4YWYtZDQ4Ni00ZTJjLThmMDktYjIxMjkzODQ3YTZlL1NXSUZUXzE5ODlfRklOQUxfV19IQU5HT1ZFUi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="82021920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Taylor Swift&apos;s 1989 Classic Rock?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; • Does this album hold-up 10+ years later?
 • If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Why does Mac seem so terrified on this episode?  Is he okay?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Taylor Swift- &quot;1989&quot; - is this classic rock?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap Trick- "All Washed-Up"- did CT just release an amazing album?!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>EMERGENCY HOLIDAY MINI-PODCAST!</p>
<p>Cheap Trick releases a new album and it is GREAT.</p>
<p>The Bourbon Brothers deep-dive this unexpected gem.</p>
<p>#cheaptrick #classicrock #rock #80smusic #newmusic</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/cheap-trick-all-washed-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/ef3a2186-0c75-3eb2-ad74-c6295167159c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:31:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2146d1fdfe4b525341a606c11a56f5f4ec133cec940a296d49a04575abd12dd4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDU3MmQyYS1iNTljLTQ1MWItYTQ5MC0zZTMxYzU0MzMwMTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvODQ1NzJkMmEtYjU5Yy00NTFiLWE0OTAtM2UzMWM1NDMzMDEwL0NoZWFwX1RyaWNrXzJfRklOQUxfMTFfMjY3OGRuZy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="21559974" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;EMERGENCY HOLIDAY MINI-PODCAST!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cheap Trick releases a new album and it is GREAT.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Bourbon Brothers deep-dive this unexpected gem.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#cheaptrick #classicrock #rock #80smusic #newmusic&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:14:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Cheap Trick- &quot;All Washed-Up&quot;- did CT just release an amazing album?!?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart- "Dreamboat Annie" - best rock album from a band fronted by women?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The best rock album from a band fronted by women?</p>
<ul>
<li>From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week, Dreamboat Annie from Heart.</li>
<li>Does this album hold up?</li>
<li>What's the perfect cocktail accompaniment?</li>
<li>So much more...</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/heart-dreamboat-annie/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/9b3a4366-897e-3bb0-8bec-d08dee4473a7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:23:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/de80bd9d2278d5b4daffd7585ca375a0c37365864236bfc120db138a2a09492e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNTE5MDgyZS0xYjBkLTRiYTUtYjJiOC1kZGU3MmNiOTUzMjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYTUxOTA4MmUtMWIwZC00YmE1LWIyYjgtZGRlNzJjYjk1MzIzL0hFQVJUX0ZJTkFMXzdfOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61007774" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The best rock album from a band fronted by women?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we&apos;ve got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week, Dreamboat Annie from Heart.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&apos;s the perfect cocktail accompaniment?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;So much more...&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Heart- &quot;Dreamboat Annie&quot; - best rock album from a band fronted by women?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[AC/DC- "Back in Black"-- with Hangover segment!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this AC/DCs masterpiece?</p>
<ul>
<li>Does this album hold-up 40+ years later?</li>
<li>If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?</li>
<li>Is having a song like "Have a drink on me" a good idea when your previous lead singer died from alcohol poisoning?</li>
<li>Our friend, musician Danny Coleman (DCROR.com) comes on to explain why Mac is an idiot.</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/acdc-back-in-black-with-hangover-segment/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/abfebe4e-312b-3e31-9bf7-37f9a5450a43</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5c92b4c4bb4c5ca778dc4874c69cd8cdd00f56cd71e9cd3e9333f08b54df2881/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMjk0NDI5Ny05NzBiLTRmOGItYWYwOC01MmEyM2Q1OWM2MDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYjI5NDQyOTctOTcwYi00ZjhiLWFmMDgtNTJhMjNkNTljNjA1L0FDX0RDLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="78574122" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this AC/DCs masterpiece?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold-up 40+ years later?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is having a song like &quot;Have a drink on me&quot; a good idea when your previous lead singer died from alcohol poisoning?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Our friend, musician Danny Coleman (DCROR.com) comes on to explain why Mac is an idiot.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:title>AC/DC- &quot;Back in Black&quot;-- with Hangover segment!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pearl Jam- "10" - Is Pearl Jam's debut also their masterpiece?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Pearl Jam's debut also their masterpiece?</p>
<ul>
<li>Does this album hold-up?</li>
<li>If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for 10,what would it be?</li>
<li>Why are there Pee Wee Herman references in a podcast about a grunge album?!?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/pearl-jam-10/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/862a7a64-2dbf-36ee-b3ba-caac247839e0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:55:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/85933d4c422832efc7ffd804c9cafcf3799022f98f3b1f94cac17727ea4c4006/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOWFiZGNjMC01OWJiLTRhOGQtOTczNC1lNjdkZWI4OWUwYmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYjlhYmRjYzAtNTliYi00YThkLTk3MzQtZTY3ZGViODllMGJlL1BFQVJMX0pBTV9GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="60829282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Pearl Jam&apos;s debut also their masterpiece?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold-up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for 10,what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why are there Pee Wee Herman references in a podcast about a grunge album?!?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Pearl Jam- &quot;10&quot; - Is Pearl Jam&apos;s debut also their masterpiece?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer- Season 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Come join us on the Classic Rocktails podcast.  You'll have fun!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/trailer-season-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/2ad7dc36-4b03-35fe-9452-9e2eb855bd4d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:01:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4ba2ab8e21b0366cb129678781ffe06f2568c9f9c91bd52f6aa530b560797571/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODI3N2MwOS01NTkzLTQ1NDUtODZjYS05NzdjNTdhZTFhMDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYzgyNzdjMDktNTU5My00NTQ1LTg2Y2EtOTc3YzU3YWUxYTA4L1RSQUlMRVJfU0VBU09OXzI3NGNjMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="4221351" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Come join us on the Classic Rocktails podcast.  You&apos;ll have fun!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Trailer- Season 2</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huey Lewis and the News- "Sports" - what happened to Huey?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this the most over-served, crazy episode the boys have ever produced?!?</p>
<ul>
<li>This week on Classic Rocktails, the Huey Lewis and the News classic album, "Sports."  </li>
<li>Does this album hold up?</li>
<li>What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this album at our listening party?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, like, subscribe!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/huey-lewis-and-the-news-sports/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/da5fd81f-6ef5-3e43-93fb-218fd956f2aa</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 11:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/32df44fe8703abd57ff111fef5141392895462225adf5a2d87db43c5fe289891/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZGY3OGEyMy1kZjM2LTQ5NDMtYjRjZC03MDRlOTU0YTk5NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2RmNzhhMjMtZGYzNi00OTQzLWI0Y2QtNzA0ZTk1NGE5OTcxL0hVRVlfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="47464529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this the most over-served, crazy episode the boys have ever produced?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, the Huey Lewis and the News classic album, &quot;Sports.&quot;  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this album at our listening party?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, like, subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:32:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Huey Lewis and the News- &quot;Sports&quot; - what happened to Huey?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pink Floyd- "Dark Side of the Moon"- Why did this album sell so well-- and continue to sell 40+ years later?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why did this album sell so well-- and why does it continue to sell 40+ years later?</p>
<ul>
<li>Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon isn’t just an album. It’s a trip through time, money, madness &amp; mortality.</li>
<li>Here’s why it still defines classic rock — and the cocktail we built to drink along the journey 🧵</li>
</ul>
<p>#ClassicRock </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/pink-floyd-dark-side-of-the-moon/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/16c3dff1-875a-31d7-ab60-30ec8b8af44b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/29dc801e74b16c5d429b0d1d76714c0174e8265c14b87dd514d5869f8236e2f0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZmNlNDM1OC00YzFjLTQ3ZTktYjhjYi1iODU3YjNmNmQ4ZDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2ZjZTQzNTgtNGMxYy00N2U5LWI4Y2ItYjg1N2IzZjZkOGQwL1BJTktfRkxPWUQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="51164507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why did this album sell so well-- and why does it continue to sell 40+ years later?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon isn’t just an album. It’s a trip through time, money, madness &amp;amp; mortality.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Here’s why it still defines classic rock — and the cocktail we built to drink along the journey 🧵&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ClassicRock &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Pink Floyd- &quot;Dark Side of the Moon&quot;- Why did this album sell so well-- and continue to sell 40+ years later?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soundgarden- "Superunknown"- Is Soundgarden a RNR Hall of Fame worthy group?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Soundgarden a RNR Hall of Fame worthy group?</p>
<ul>
<li>Superunknown turns another year older — and Soundgarden finally takes their place in the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame.</li>
<li>Still heavy. Still haunting. Still everything.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/soundgarden-superunknown/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/4dd5bc40-a8d8-3427-a5be-99d6f2801f36</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:15:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/75ce6c1f8412a0e139a3172fc20fe10352558c49554373627425495a53a7c6c2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNjAyZjI2YS00YjkyLTRjYjQtYjNkYS1mYWZiNTY0NmExYWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZDYwMmYyNmEtNGI5Mi00Y2I0LWIzZGEtZmFmYjU2NDZhMWFkL1NPVU5ER0FSREVOX0VESVRFRF8xMF80XzFfN3NjcTQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="51884395" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Soundgarden a RNR Hall of Fame worthy group?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Superunknown turns another year older — and Soundgarden finally takes their place in the Rock &amp;amp; Roll Hall of Fame.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Still heavy. Still haunting. Still everything.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Soundgarden- &quot;Superunknown&quot;- Is Soundgarden a RNR Hall of Fame worthy group?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meatloaf - "Bat Out of Hell" - the most glorious over-the-top album ever made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Bat Out of Hell” wasn’t just an album… it was a full-throttle Broadway apocalypse wrapped in leather, heartbreak, motorcycles, and Jim Steinman madness.
Nearly 50 years later, it still sounds HUGE.</p>
<p>Question for the bar tonight:
Is Bat Out of Hell the most gloriously over-the-top album ever made… or the greatest rock opera of all time? 🔥🏍️🥃</p>
<p>#MeatLoaf #BatOutOfHell #JimSteinman #ClassicRock #RockAndRoll #70sRock #AlbumDebate #ParadiseByTheDashboardLight #ClassicRocktails #VinylCommunity #RockOpera #NowPlaying</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/meatloaf-bat-out-of-hell-the-most-glorious-over-the-top-album-ever-made/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/873ca13d-7267-39a6-835a-79f9837dc3f4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:04:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/df803e580c2f85b20a5450c665a50c8cad8f64ce18992c0574fc912a704bee27/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZGI1YWY5YS0zNmQ1LTQwYzMtOWIzMi03ODRjYThkNmY4MGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZGRiNWFmOWEtMzZkNS00MGMzLTliMzItNzg0Y2E4ZDZmODBkL21lYXRsb2FmX0ZJTkFMXzVfMV8xXzhiMXQ0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="85462305" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Bat Out of Hell” wasn’t just an album… it was a full-throttle Broadway apocalypse wrapped in leather, heartbreak, motorcycles, and Jim Steinman madness.
Nearly 50 years later, it still sounds HUGE.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Question for the bar tonight:
Is Bat Out of Hell the most gloriously over-the-top album ever made… or the greatest rock opera of all time? 🔥🏍️🥃&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#MeatLoaf #BatOutOfHell #JimSteinman #ClassicRock #RockAndRoll #70sRock #AlbumDebate #ParadiseByTheDashboardLight #ClassicRocktails #VinylCommunity #RockOpera #NowPlaying&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Meatloaf - &quot;Bat Out of Hell&quot; - the most glorious over-the-top album ever made?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE- "Throwing Copper"- is Throwing Copper a "90s Top 10 Album," or kind of over-rated?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join the Bourbon Brothers this week as they discuss Throwing Copper.</p>
<p>This album is one of the most nakedly confessional rock albums of the ’90s — jealousy, longing, anger, worship.</p>
<p>But does it hold up?</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/live-throwing-copper-is-throwing-copper-a-90s-top-10-album-or-kind-of-over-rated/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/30f78c6a-914d-3957-8838-89f410131061</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:57:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a74f42d70b8d6401e02dc440304ca4737cfef1367186c94429d3d84fecc4c3a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYjgxZWUxOS1lOTc1LTRmOTItOWMwZC01ZTJlMjY3MmNmNDQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZWI4MWVlMTktZTk3NS00ZjkyLTljMGQtNWUyZTI2NzJjZjQ0L0xJVkVfRklOQUxfMl8yLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="89421174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join the Bourbon Brothers this week as they discuss Throwing Copper.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This album is one of the most nakedly confessional rock albums of the ’90s — jealousy, longing, anger, worship.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But does it hold up?&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:title>LIVE- &quot;Throwing Copper&quot;- is Throwing Copper a &quot;90s Top 10 Album,&quot; or kind of over-rated?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Cougar- "American Fool"- *CLEAN*- Was John Cougar Cooler Before He Got So Serious?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Before he became John Mellencamp, he was John Cougar — and American Fool was the album that made him unavoidable. Powered by “Hurts So Good” and “Jack &amp; Diane,” this 1982 breakout sold the image of blue jeans, bar fights, teenage dreams, and Midwestern attitude to an entire MTV generation.</p>
<p>But does American Fool still hit like a jukebox classic, or is it more two great singles wrapped around a thinner record? This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into Cougar’s identity crisis, the album’s monster commercial success, the heartland-rock mythology, and whether “suckin’ on chili dogs” is somehow the most immortal lyric of the ’80s.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/john-cougar-american-fool-clean-was-john-cougar-cooler-before-he-got-so-serious/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/66d5ef28-4a30-351b-aba4-ff7b3948cd98</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f3f08ba0e8173ab174d983da71741600d62846c4fb5f417a46c97de4ecf4fc4c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYzg4ODVkMy1mY2M0LTQ0MjQtOTRlYy1mNTcyZTMzZjYxNzgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZmM4ODg1ZDMtZmNjNC00NDI0LTk0ZWMtZjU3MmUzM2Y2MTc4L0NPVUdBUl9BTUVSSUNBTl9GT09MX0ZJTkFMX0NMRUFOXzFfODA2dWUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="67522700" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Before he became John Mellencamp, he was John Cougar — and American Fool was the album that made him unavoidable. Powered by “Hurts So Good” and “Jack &amp;amp; Diane,” this 1982 breakout sold the image of blue jeans, bar fights, teenage dreams, and Midwestern attitude to an entire MTV generation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But does American Fool still hit like a jukebox classic, or is it more two great singles wrapped around a thinner record? This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into Cougar’s identity crisis, the album’s monster commercial success, the heartland-rock mythology, and whether “suckin’ on chili dogs” is somehow the most immortal lyric of the ’80s.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:title>John Cougar- &quot;American Fool&quot;- *CLEAN*- Was John Cougar Cooler Before He Got So Serious?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Killers- "Hot Fuss"- why is the debut album the best album for so many bands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>An amazing debut-- why is the debut album the best album for so many bands?</p>
<ul>
<li>Is this album as good as we remember?  Does it hold up?</li>
<li>If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?</li>
<li>What if the Rolling Stones acquired the Killers via hostile takeover?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-killers-hot-fuss/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/9a56580c-3455-3358-9437-604446c02769</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:44:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6d0bdfd286be5d1058a86b5d0fd3ea2e6df2fbb45ae2c5606b404fe7a051e681/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYzY1NjM2Ni0wYWY2LTQ5MjItOGE0Yi0zZTNmMzk2ODMwMGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMGM2NTYzNjYtMGFmNi00OTIyLThhNGItM2UzZjM5NjgzMDBmL0tJTExFUlNfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="62997211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;An amazing debut-- why is the debut album the best album for so many bands?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is this album as good as we remember?  Does it hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What if the Rolling Stones acquired the Killers via hostile takeover?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Killers- &quot;Hot Fuss&quot;- why is the debut album the best album for so many bands?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Buffett - "Create a Parrothead in 59 Minutes" - *CLEAN* - From cynic to Parrothead: one hour, one legend, one cold drink.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>From cynic to Parrothead: one hour, one legend, one cold drink.</p>
<p>Can one episode turn a skeptic into a full-blown Parrothead? This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc takes Mac on a sun-soaked, tequila-laced, flip-flop-friendly journey through the world of Jimmy Buffett — the songs, the stories, the island mythology, and the surprisingly deep songwriting behind the beach-bar legend.</p>
<p>Is Buffett just background music for frozen drinks and bad decisions, or is there a real artist hiding behind the Hawaiian shirt? Grab something cold, put your toes in the imaginary sand, and find out whether Classic Rocktails can create a Parrothead in 59 minutes.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/jimmy-buffett-create-a-parrothead-in-59-minutes-from-cynic-to-parrothead-one-hour-one-legend-one-cold-drink/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/2cf15726-979a-3bc4-8ea6-513321a5869e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:16:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/403e2a1fd6fd1c546ecff9fc91ef646d570684254f2e919de9088d0babbc1695/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjMTY4ZTg5Ny03YzRlLTQ3Y2QtODVmZi0zOThhNWI1MmU2MGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYzE2OGU4OTctN2M0ZS00N2NkLTg1ZmYtMzk4YTViNTJlNjBlL0JVRkZFVFRfUExBWUxJU1RfRklOQUxfNl8yNl9FRElURURfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="81255237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;From cynic to Parrothead: one hour, one legend, one cold drink.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Can one episode turn a skeptic into a full-blown Parrothead? This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc takes Mac on a sun-soaked, tequila-laced, flip-flop-friendly journey through the world of Jimmy Buffett — the songs, the stories, the island mythology, and the surprisingly deep songwriting behind the beach-bar legend.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Is Buffett just background music for frozen drinks and bad decisions, or is there a real artist hiding behind the Hawaiian shirt? Grab something cold, put your toes in the imaginary sand, and find out whether Classic Rocktails can create a Parrothead in 59 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Jimmy Buffett - &quot;Create a Parrothead in 59 Minutes&quot; - *CLEAN* - From cynic to Parrothead: one hour, one legend, one cold drink.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency Episode: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey-- brilliant or boring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>⚔️ Emergency Episode: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey</p>
<p>This week, Doc and Mac break from their usual classic rock format for a special emergency episode to tackle one of the year's biggest movie events: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.</p>
<p>We discuss whether the legendary director's ambitious adaptation of Homer's epic lives up to the hype, the standout performances from its all-star cast, the breathtaking IMAX visuals, and why a film can be brilliantly crafted... yet still leave you checking your watch.</p>
<p>Grab your favorite Greek-inspired cocktail and join us for an entertaining, spoiler-filled voyage through one of cinema's most talked-about releases.</p>
<p>#TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #MovieReview  #NewMovies</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/emergency-episode-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-brilliant-or-boring/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/96b3feba-63f5-3483-8e88-2211bd978924</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:23:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2ba10187437970181234494b2640bc178ea5c7ed07862bbaecf8f19cdc60eaba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyZmQ4N2UzNy1lNzYyLTQ1NzAtOTRhMS04N2ExNmM4OWFlMTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMmZkODdlMzctZTc2Mi00NTcwLTk0YTEtODdhMTZjODlhZTE5L29keXNzZXlfbWl4ZG93bi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="34017241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;⚔️ Emergency Episode: Christopher Nolan&apos;s The Odyssey&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week, Doc and Mac break from their usual classic rock format for a special emergency episode to tackle one of the year&apos;s biggest movie events: Christopher Nolan&apos;s The Odyssey.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We discuss whether the legendary director&apos;s ambitious adaptation of Homer&apos;s epic lives up to the hype, the standout performances from its all-star cast, the breathtaking IMAX visuals, and why a film can be brilliantly crafted... yet still leave you checking your watch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Grab your favorite Greek-inspired cocktail and join us for an entertaining, spoiler-filled voyage through one of cinema&apos;s most talked-about releases.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #MovieReview  #NewMovies&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:23:36</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Emergency Episode: Christopher Nolan&apos;s The Odyssey-- brilliant or boring?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Hot Chili Peppers- "Californication"- the dream, the damage, the drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Californication” — The Dream, the Damage, the Drink
<ul>
<li>California’s a dream — until you wake up inside it.</li>
<li>Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication — an album that turned sun-bleached surf vibes into soul-burned poetry. </li>
<li>Unpack the stories behind Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Road Trippin’</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/red-hot-chili-peppers-californication/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/19f489ac-1a8f-343c-b57b-97c1540a6068</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3a5b357dfa54275dab1d7df31d19cadae14d60b5a30d2aaf3cbed283f5112848/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZDZlOTBiNi03MWRlLTQ5YmUtYjcyZi1hM2UwYzJhYzYwZjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYWQ2ZTkwYjYtNzFkZS00OWJlLWI3MmYtYTNlMGMyYWM2MGY5L1JIQ1BfRklOQUxfMTFfNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="73264086" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>“Californication” — The Dream, the Damage, the Drink
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;California’s a dream — until you wake up inside it.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication — an album that turned sun-bleached surf vibes into soul-burned poetry. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Unpack the stories behind Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Road Trippin’&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:51</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Red Hot Chili Peppers- &quot;Californication&quot;- the dream, the damage, the drink</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motley Crue - "Dr. Feelgood"- The Album That Almost Killed Them… and Made Them Legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We break it all down:</p>
<ul>
<li>The brutal rehab stories that changed everything</li>
<li>How producer Bob Rock helped craft their biggest sound ever</li>
<li>The riffs, the hooks, the attitude—why this album still hits</li>
<li>And the debate: Did getting sober make them better… or less dangerous?</li>
</ul>
<p>🥃 Plus: a killer cocktail pairing worthy of the Sunset Strip</p>
<p>This isn’t a histor</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/motley-crue-dr-feelgood-the-album-that-almost-killed-them%e2%80%a6-and-made-them-legends/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/ffb0adfb-d500-36e2-acfe-794ef0c1f944</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:42:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/496426e291c147dbe8a59829a0c887acff7a8486f81fd9613204d8beb4037e34/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0ZGQxOTQ1Yi00MWNlLTRkMTktODkxZi1kMzExZGI3ODRmZmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNGRkMTk0NWItNDFjZS00ZDE5LTg5MWYtZDMxMWRiNzg0ZmZjL21vdGxleV9jcnVlX0ZJTkFMXzRfMjBiMW1kbS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="74679438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We break it all down:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The brutal rehab stories that changed everything&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;How producer Bob Rock helped craft their biggest sound ever&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The riffs, the hooks, the attitude—why this album still hits&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;And the debate: Did getting sober make them better… or less dangerous?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🥃 Plus: a killer cocktail pairing worthy of the Sunset Strip&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This isn’t a histor&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Motley Crue - &quot;Dr. Feelgood&quot;- The Album That Almost Killed Them… and Made Them Legends</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Loggins- "High Adventure" - a glossy, high-energy yacht rock ride or kinda lame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p> </p>
<p>Is Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure, a glossy, high-energy ride from the golden age of yacht rock- or kinda lame?</p>
<ul>
<li>From soaring pop hooks to classic Loggins soundtrack swagger, we break down the album’s best moments, surprising collaborators, and whether this overlooked early-’80s gem still holds up today.</li>
<li>Grab a drink, cue the keyboards, and climb aboard.</li>
</ul>
<p>#yachtrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/kenny-loggins-high-adventure/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/fc671fbd-aac4-3b24-b61b-1a2cd179bea8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:47:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/23e001adfe84d4abed7694eb9221e34128029eed41933c78d221c12f73b2754d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwY2VhMjhmNi0xZmUyLTRkMzMtOTA1YS0yODZjOTgxYzYzN2UiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMGNlYTI4ZjYtMWZlMi00ZDMzLTkwNWEtMjg2Yzk4MWM2MzdlL0xPR0dJTlNfRklOQUxfMTJfMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="72061624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Is Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure, a glossy, high-energy ride from the golden age of yacht rock- or kinda lame?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From soaring pop hooks to classic Loggins soundtrack swagger, we break down the album’s best moments, surprising collaborators, and whether this overlooked early-’80s gem still holds up today.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Grab a drink, cue the keyboards, and climb aboard.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#yachtrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Kenny Loggins- &quot;High Adventure&quot; - a glossy, high-energy yacht rock ride or kinda lame?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Springfield-- "Living in Oz" - best album you've never heard. Change that.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is the best album you've never heard. Change that.</p>
<ul>
<li>Does this album hold up so many years later?</li>
<li>If there were ONE perfect cocktail for this album, what would it be?</li>
<li>Is Rick Springfield a better actor or musician?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/rick-springfield-living-in-oz/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/60cc3a1a-0a4f-3681-bfca-40190cc49436</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:46:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/087780233bbc19bbbe0dfc46e25295ec829bd14284582f67da30ece3bc396840/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxZmE0NWRlZC0xMDQ4LTQyYWItYTY4OC1kOWU0ZWMwMjk3NTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMWZhNDVkZWQtMTA0OC00MmFiLWE2ODgtZDllNGVjMDI5NzU1L1NQUklOR0ZJRUxEX2ZpbmFsLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="59019426" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This is the best album you&apos;ve never heard. Change that.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up so many years later?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were ONE perfect cocktail for this album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is Rick Springfield a better actor or musician?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Rick Springfield-- &quot;Living in Oz&quot; - best album you&apos;ve never heard. Change that.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Petty & HB - "Into the Great Wide Open"- Is this secretly a concept album about fame and disillusionment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[

Is this secretly a concept album about fame and disillusionment?




Eddie’s rise, success, moral compromise, and emotional fallout — intentional narrative or accidental cohesion?




@macrocktails @tompetty @MikeCampbellHQ #classicrock

]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/tom-petty-hb-into-the-great-wide-open-is-this-secretly-a-concept-album-about-fame-and-disillusionment/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/16ab03b4-111d-3de4-a26a-cf1fdf7b280c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:51:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e340d05ed264b010b0c8c1b101899b4c5649f1c0ed597aa24526b63b0ebc5dae/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNTJjMmVhMC0wMjU1LTQzZjItODMxMC1hMGM4NGI1ZDJkZGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMjUyYzJlYTAtMDI1NS00M2YyLTgzMTAtYTBjODRiNWQyZGRlL3BldHR5X3dpZGVfb3Blbl9GSU5BTF8xXzlfbWl4ZG93bi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="86205836" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>

Is this secretly a concept album about fame and disillusionment?




Eddie’s rise, success, moral compromise, and emotional fallout — intentional narrative or accidental cohesion?




@macrocktails @tompetty @MikeCampbellHQ #classicrock

</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:59:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Tom Petty &amp; HB - &quot;Into the Great Wide Open&quot;- Is this secretly a concept album about fame and disillusionment?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billy Squier- "Don't Say No"- is this the greatest cock rock album ever made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Billy Squier's iconic debut album "Don't Say No," featuring The Stroke, My Kind of Lover, In the Dark...</p>
<p>Is this Cock Rock-- or actually vulnerable? Despite the confidence, loneliness and paranoia creep in—fame isolates as much as it empowers. Is this album secretly about isolation disguised as swagger?</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/billy-squier-dont-say-no-is-this-the-greatest-cock-rock-album-ever-made/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/8b7448de-e954-3f86-b28c-e6dcdcd0001b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:09:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c44866c59f78a23cb041a1ece812a531a146432411d5eb2802394fa4b9ae6f5b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MDlmNDM5MC1jZTFjLTRiMGItOWY5Zi1hNzE3ZDY1NjNmMTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNDA5ZjQzOTAtY2UxYy00YjBiLTlmOWYtYTcxN2Q2NTYzZjE3L0JJTExZX1NRVUlFUl9GSU5BTF8xXzEzXzI2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="79563465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Billy Squier&apos;s iconic debut album &quot;Don&apos;t Say No,&quot; featuring The Stroke, My Kind of Lover, In the Dark...&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Is this Cock Rock-- or actually vulnerable? Despite the confidence, loneliness and paranoia creep in—fame isolates as much as it empowers. Is this album secretly about isolation disguised as swagger?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Billy Squier- &quot;Don&apos;t Say No&quot;- is this the greatest cock rock album ever made?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[JOURNEY "ESCAPE" - Is Journey Escape a "wife album"?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Journey Escape a "wife album"?</p>
<p> • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really call this "The Wife Album"?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/journey-escape/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/754efad2-4813-32cd-a9ae-56b427faf70b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a99edc76a56d050ffa13be5d091e97b6e67bfa80500bfb4ff8158740e3d8e435/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiMzg0YTQyMi04YjVkLTRlODMtYjk4OC0wYjc5MDJmZTIxZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYjM4NGE0MjItOGI1ZC00ZTgzLWI5ODgtMGI3OTAyZmUyMWRhL0pPVVJORVlfRVNDQVBFX21peGRvd24ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="57820397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Journey Escape a &quot;wife album&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really call this &quot;The Wife Album&quot;?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:08</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>JOURNEY &quot;ESCAPE&quot; - Is Journey Escape a &quot;wife album&quot;?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreigner "4"- Juke Box Hero tough-- or I Want to Know What Love Is saccharine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this album Juke Box Hero tough-- or I Want to Know What Love Is saccharine?
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did the boys really discuss a MMA fight between Foreigner's Lou Gramm and Journey's Steve Perry?!?
Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/foreigner-4/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f83c3cd6-d4d7-364c-b87d-a81657693454</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:57:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/95c920e8df73b0dbb7ed8358a07d2442c66748f059274fd166b41a43b63819e1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzc2YTkyYy02ZDk4LTQwYTQtYmNjNS01Yzg1OTlhMDMzNDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYWM3NmE5MmMtNmQ5OC00MGE0LWJjYzUtNWM4NTk5YTAzMzQ3L0ZPUkVJR05FUl80X21peGRvd244dzRsbi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="49551533" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this album Juke Box Hero tough-- or I Want to Know What Love Is saccharine?
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did the boys really discuss a MMA fight between Foreigner&apos;s Lou Gramm and Journey&apos;s Steve Perry?!?
Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Foreigner &quot;4&quot;- Juke Box Hero tough-- or I Want to Know What Love Is saccharine?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles- "Hotel California" - One of the 10 best albums ever made? Why or why not?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>One of the 10 best albums ever made? Why or why not?</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome to the Hotel California… but with a twist!</li>
<li>This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc &amp; Mac dive into the Eagles’ iconic masterpiece — its dark tales, soaring guitars, and why this album defined an era. </li>
<li>Paired with the perfect breezy cocktail, it’s paradise you’ll never want to leave. 🎶</li>
</ul>
<p>#ClassicRocktails </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/eagles-hotel-california/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/d2004601-b97f-3f59-8f45-d32edffd7f2d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:55:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/082433bbbade5788b90d4b84a6847d3fb72aa6e675cde3c184b7ee0d3c15eb5f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZjllMzhmNy1hNzAxLTQzYWYtYWU0Yy03ZjgzYzI0N2EyNzUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2Y5ZTM4ZjctYTcwMS00M2FmLWFlNGMtN2Y4M2MyNDdhMjc1L0VBR0xFU18yNnh3dmYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="73205158" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;One of the 10 best albums ever made? Why or why not?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Welcome to the Hotel California… but with a twist!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc &amp;amp; Mac dive into the Eagles’ iconic masterpiece — its dark tales, soaring guitars, and why this album defined an era. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Paired with the perfect breezy cocktail, it’s paradise you’ll never want to leave. 🎶&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ClassicRocktails &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Eagles- &quot;Hotel California&quot; - One of the 10 best albums ever made? Why or why not?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Def Leppard- "Hysteria" - how the hell did this sell 20M copies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How in the hell did this sell 20 million copies?!?</p>
<ul>
<li>Does this album hold up?  </li>
<li>If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?</li>
<li>This sold 20 MILLION COPIES?!?  WTF?!?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/def-leppard-hysteria/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/15fcbe38-8c90-3bf0-8001-2e8c0cbb6b3a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:41:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/22d1f1aef3267d14991b02596cf223a568a13ae7ce2abd570b0869adca1d007d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkY2Y5ODIxYS02ZWY3LTQyYTMtOWIwYy1lNWU5NWQ2YjNlZWMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZGNmOTgyMWEtNmVmNy00MmEzLTliMGMtZTVlOTVkNmIzZWVjL0hZU1RFUklBX0ZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="78922450" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How in the hell did this sell 20 million copies?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;This sold 20 MILLION COPIES?!?  WTF?!?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Def Leppard- &quot;Hysteria&quot; - how the hell did this sell 20M copies?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerosmith- "Get a Grip" - pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Was it pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?</p>
<ul>
<li>Get a Grip, the 1993 monster hit that cemented Aerosmith’s second coming.</li>
<li>From “Cryin’” to “Crazy” to “Livin’ on the Edge,” the boys break down the hits, the hype, and the horniness. </li>
<li>Debate whether Get a Grip still packs a punch three decades later—while sipping on the perfect cocktail pairing to match the album’s swagger.</li>
<li>Does it hold up? Pour yourself a drink and find out</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/aerosmith-get-a-grip/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/0c290f47-f88e-313c-b9b5-73c6662e37b2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:29:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a16e60d10ce17abeff65ff0433b27636d4dbe4d6e33ec92ee5a821af1fc3458d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZGZmYzYwMi1iZjRhLTQ3NDEtYmNmMC1mNjdkM2JkYjA2ZWIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZmRmZmM2MDItYmY0YS00NzQxLWJjZjAtZjY3ZDNiZGIwNmViL0FFUk9TTUlUSF9GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="68634644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Was it pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Get a Grip, the 1993 monster hit that cemented Aerosmith’s second coming.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From “Cryin’” to “Crazy” to “Livin’ on the Edge,” the boys break down the hits, the hype, and the horniness. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Debate whether Get a Grip still packs a punch three decades later—while sipping on the perfect cocktail pairing to match the album’s swagger.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does it hold up? Pour yourself a drink and find out&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Aerosmith- &quot;Get a Grip&quot; - pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey’s Frontiers: Peak Arena Rock… or the Ultimate Wife Album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why Does Mac Sound So Nervous? — Journey’s Frontiers Review</p>
<p>Episode Summary:
Something happened to Mac during this episode. We think it started around “Faithfully.”</p>
<p>This week, Classic Rocktails tackles Frontiers — an album filled with gigantic hooks, emotional damage, touring guilt, breakups, apologies, and enough relationship stress to qualify as couples counseling with guitars.</p>
<p>Doc argues this is one of the greatest arena-rock albums ever made. Mac argues that every song sounds like a man begging forgiveness from a woman he absolutely should have texted back sooner.</p>
<p>Plus: the greatness of Steve Perry, the legendary cheese factor of “Separate Ways,” and whether Journey accidentally invented the “divorced dad driving at night” genre.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/journey-s-frontiers-peak-arena-rock%e2%80%a6-or-the-ultimate-wife-album/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/a62d9878-4eb7-3820-a3fa-87f3f1061c86</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:40:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fc19ba666f1e4d8954aa3521e421b8a60d392076ed60f63bd9a63cd935a7c039/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZTlhYmZhMC0zMDg4LTQwMDgtYjkwMi04YzFiOTBlYjA4ZDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZGU5YWJmYTAtMzA4OC00MDA4LWI5MDItOGMxYjkwZWIwOGQxL2pvdXJuZXlfZnJvbnRpZXJzZmluYWw3NWw4eC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="75259342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why Does Mac Sound So Nervous? — Journey’s Frontiers Review&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Episode Summary:
Something happened to Mac during this episode. We think it started around “Faithfully.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week, Classic Rocktails tackles Frontiers — an album filled with gigantic hooks, emotional damage, touring guilt, breakups, apologies, and enough relationship stress to qualify as couples counseling with guitars.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Doc argues this is one of the greatest arena-rock albums ever made. Mac argues that every song sounds like a man begging forgiveness from a woman he absolutely should have texted back sooner.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Plus: the greatness of Steve Perry, the legendary cheese factor of “Separate Ways,” and whether Journey accidentally invented the “divorced dad driving at night” genre.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:14</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Journey’s Frontiers: Peak Arena Rock… or the Ultimate Wife Album?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Day - "American Idiot" - The album that got STOLEN… and forced them to start over... became their masterpiece!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In 2004, Green Day went from a fading '90s punk band to the voice of a generation with American Idiot—a bold, angry, ambitious rock opera that captured post-9/11 America. In this episode, Doc and Mac dive into the stories behind the album, from the mysterious loss of Cigarettes and Valentines to the creation of Jesus of Suburbia, St. Jimmy, and one of the greatest comeback albums in rock history. Along the way, they debate whether American Idiot saved mainstream rock, examine its unlikely journey to Broadway, and ask the ultimate question: does this punk masterpiece still hold up more than 20 years later?</p>
<p>Cocktail Pairing: The Division Bell — a smoky, bittersweet mezcal cocktail that perfectly captures the album's mix of rebellion, alienation, and restless energy.</p>
<p>Grab a drink and join the debate. Is American Idiot the last truly great rock opera—or just the right album at exactly the right time? 🎸🍸🇺🇸 #GreenDay #AmericanIdiot #ClassicRocktails #RockOpera #PunkRock #Broadway #BillieJoeArmstrong #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicRockPodcast</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/green-day-american-idiot-the-album-that-got-stolen%e2%80%a6-and-forced-them-to-start-over-became-their-masterpiece/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/634b34bc-2380-39c9-bcaa-08b3b8f33eee</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:55:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f0be4eae8ce4f654c28dafc45070b2661990f794a0be9937fee78a9354d4f5d8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjM3OGQzOC0zMThhLTQ0MTYtODdlNy0yNzU5MDEyM2RiNTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvM2YzNzhkMzgtMzE4YS00NDE2LTg3ZTctMjc1OTAxMjNkYjU2L0dSRUVOX0RBWV9GSU5BTGI0NHE5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="79798778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In 2004, Green Day went from a fading &apos;90s punk band to the voice of a generation with American Idiot—a bold, angry, ambitious rock opera that captured post-9/11 America. In this episode, Doc and Mac dive into the stories behind the album, from the mysterious loss of Cigarettes and Valentines to the creation of Jesus of Suburbia, St. Jimmy, and one of the greatest comeback albums in rock history. Along the way, they debate whether American Idiot saved mainstream rock, examine its unlikely journey to Broadway, and ask the ultimate question: does this punk masterpiece still hold up more than 20 years later?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cocktail Pairing: The Division Bell — a smoky, bittersweet mezcal cocktail that perfectly captures the album&apos;s mix of rebellion, alienation, and restless energy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Grab a drink and join the debate. Is American Idiot the last truly great rock opera—or just the right album at exactly the right time? 🎸🍸🇺🇸 #GreenDay #AmericanIdiot #ClassicRocktails #RockOpera #PunkRock #Broadway #BillieJoeArmstrong #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicRockPodcast&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Green Day - &quot;American Idiot&quot; - The album that got STOLEN… and forced them to start over... became their masterpiece!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Stapleton- "Traveller"- *CLEAN* - Is Traveller a modern classic—or just great timing and a great voice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Country? Rock? Southern Rock?</p>
<p>Is Traveller a modern classic—or just great timing and a great voice?</p>
<p>In this *CLEAN* episode of Classic Rocktails, we examine Chris Stapleton’s Traveller as a bridge between classic rock values and modern Americana. We talk about why this album connected so deeply, so fast—and whether its stripped-down honesty represents a return to roots or a reaction against overproduced modern country.</p>
<p>We debate Stapleton’s place in the rock continuum, unpack the album’s emotional restraint, and ask what Traveller says about masculinity, vulnerability, and authenticity in contemporary music.</p>
<p>Paired with a no-nonsense cocktail to match the album’s tone, this episode explores how Traveller earns its credibility—and whether it belongs in the same conversation as the classics it echoes.</p>
<p>#ChrisStapleton </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/chris-stapleton-traveller/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f003e83c-339d-33ad-b95a-c5fb4fbdf832</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:58:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9b28383e844bae79979d62ca6095b00819b263663a3b7f08e97a8398e3a559ed/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2NzZhNTY2Yy1iZTMxLTQ4M2ItYTE0NS1lOTk0Y2ZkYzhjNDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNjc2YTU2NmMtYmUzMS00ODNiLWExNDUtZTk5NGNmZGM4YzQ4L1NUQVBMRVRPTl9GSU5BTF8xMV8yNV8yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="89949273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Country? Rock? Southern Rock?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Is Traveller a modern classic—or just great timing and a great voice?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this *CLEAN* episode of Classic Rocktails, we examine Chris Stapleton’s Traveller as a bridge between classic rock values and modern Americana. We talk about why this album connected so deeply, so fast—and whether its stripped-down honesty represents a return to roots or a reaction against overproduced modern country.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We debate Stapleton’s place in the rock continuum, unpack the album’s emotional restraint, and ask what Traveller says about masculinity, vulnerability, and authenticity in contemporary music.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Paired with a no-nonsense cocktail to match the album’s tone, this episode explores how Traveller earns its credibility—and whether it belongs in the same conversation as the classics it echoes.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ChrisStapleton &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:02:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Chris Stapleton- &quot;Traveller&quot;- *CLEAN* - Is Traveller a modern classic—or just great timing and a great voice?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Season 2 Premier!  Dire Straits-- "Brothers in Arms"- Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?</p>
<ul>
<li>Remember that album you used to love back in the day?  An album like Brothers in Arms.</li>
<li>Does it hold-up today?</li>
<li>If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with this album, what would it be?</li>
<li>Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/season-2-premier-dire-straits-brothers-in-arms/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/aafa5137-5860-3dcd-977e-84fa3a3dbc33</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:33:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b2baacff70a5a411634240a50bfcbfd8f2e030250a4aa0469edb94e7522faacc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZDFiNTUxMy1lM2QxLTQ3NTAtYmEyNC01OWQ5YzZmOWMwMTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmQxYjU1MTMtZTNkMS00NzUwLWJhMjQtNTlkOWM2ZjljMDEwL0RJUkVfU1RSQUlUU19maW5hbC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61042069" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is Mark Knopfler&apos;s voice... well... any good?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Remember that album you used to love back in the day?  An album like Brothers in Arms.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does it hold-up today?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with this album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is Mark Knopfler&apos;s voice... well... any good?!?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Season 2 Premier!  Dire Straits-- &quot;Brothers in Arms&quot;- Is Mark Knopfler&apos;s voice... well... any good?!?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagine Dragons- "Night Visions"- does ChatGPT still get royalties for creating Imagine Dragons?!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>We debate Night Visions. </p>
<ul>
<li>Is Imagine Dragons unfairly criticized because they’re successful—or fairly criticized because their sound feels engineered rather than dangerous?</li>
<li>What is Dragon Mount Rushmore?</li>
<li>Does this hold up?</li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/imagine-dragons-night-visions-does-chatgpt-still-get-royalties-for-creating-imagine-dragons/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/0a48cf3e-836c-3e55-86ce-98a3af03d811</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:45:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1eea5368874c217d4783d991b9ee8c85eab4025376a336b280b7f164462d4ce3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwOTg1YzgzNS0zMzRlLTQ0YmItYjlhMC1jMDAyZWQzYzdiZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMDk4NWM4MzUtMzM0ZS00NGJiLWI5YTAtYzAwMmVkM2M3YmUyL0RSQUdPTlNfRklOQUxfMV8yM18xXzgzdTJhLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="84111796" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We debate Night Visions. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Is Imagine Dragons unfairly criticized because they’re successful—or fairly criticized because their sound feels engineered rather than dangerous?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is Dragon Mount Rushmore?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Imagine Dragons- &quot;Night Visions&quot;- does ChatGPT still get royalties for creating Imagine Dragons?!?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police- "Synchronicity" - has any iconic album ever started this bad?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Has any iconic album had such a bad Side A?
 • Does this album hold-up 40+ years later?
 • If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Has there ever been an album that went from "WTF?" to "Wow!" faster than this?</p>
<p>
Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/police-synchronicity/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e4a63708-b03f-3af5-b513-1d76b753ae94</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:16:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2dbf3c1ab50e499c17d6593e77ea3950c2731511fb5cba8b5111eefc8c7589fc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZDhjOTI5MS1jNzlhLTQxNjgtOGU4Mi1mY2M3OGVkZTllZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNmQ4YzkyOTEtYzc5YS00MTY4LThlODItZmNjNzhlZGU5ZWYyL1BPTElDRS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="69506847" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Has any iconic album had such a bad Side A?
 • Does this album hold-up 40+ years later?
 • If there is ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Has there ever been an album that went from &quot;WTF?&quot; to &quot;Wow!&quot; faster than this?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Police- &quot;Synchronicity&quot; - has any iconic album ever started this bad?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis- "What's the Story, Morning Glory?"- Is this the best Britpop album ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this the best Britpop album ever? And why can't the Gallagher Brothers just get along like the Rocktails brothers?</p>
<ul>
<li>🇬🇧 No band ever owned the ’90s like Oasis.</li>
<li>What’s the Story Morning Glory? wasn’t just an album — it was a cultural takeover. 🇬🇧🔥</li>
<li>Listen, subscribe, and rate. </li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/oasis-whats-the-story-morning-glory/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/67d5d2a1-978b-36e0-9d47-366564a96627</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:19:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a3d213794dea0c378cb887c74efc8159f67df9666b50ae8d2e053dbf7c7e1a0e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3MGQ3YTE3Yy01ZWMwLTQyZjctODRmOC0zMTEyNzNmY2YzMDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNzBkN2ExN2MtNWVjMC00MmY3LTg0ZjgtMzExMjczZmNmMzAxL09BU0lTX0ZJTkFMXzlfMjcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="60430246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this the best Britpop album ever? And why can&apos;t the Gallagher Brothers just get along like the Rocktails brothers?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;🇬🇧 No band ever owned the ’90s like Oasis.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What’s the Story Morning Glory? wasn’t just an album — it was a cultural takeover. 🇬🇧🔥&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Listen, subscribe, and rate. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Oasis- &quot;What&apos;s the Story, Morning Glory?&quot;- Is this the best Britpop album ever?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audioslave - "Audioslave" - What happens when Soundgarden and Rage have a baby?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Audioslave’s debut answered the question nobody asked:</p><p>What happens when Soundgarden and Rage have a baby—and that baby refuses to use its indoor voice?</p><p>This week on Classic Rocktails, we go deep on this fascinating metal debut.</p><p>#metal #classicrock</p><p> </p>]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/audioslave-audioslave-what-happens-when-soundgarden-and-rage-have-a-baby%e2%80%94and-that-baby-refuses-to-use-its-indoor-voice/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/bff14ab0-8dce-30cf-949d-3a65eb331869</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:33:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f39e58a34de3b9739413be6658b0f7a7787058a74b29c425218d5534cdc904d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjYTU5ODZlNS1kYmY5LTQzMGUtOWFkNC0wNGZiNTkwZDQ4YmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2E1OTg2ZTUtZGJmOS00MzBlLTlhZDQtMDRmYjU5MGQ0OGJhL0FVRElPU0xBVkVfRklOQUxfN18yNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="70343054" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Audioslave’s debut answered the question nobody asked:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when Soundgarden and Rage have a baby—and that baby refuses to use its indoor voice?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, we go deep on this fascinating metal debut.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#metal #classicrock&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:50</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Audioslave - &quot;Audioslave&quot; - What happens when Soundgarden and Rage have a baby?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Rhythm Section - "A Rock and Roll Alternative" - an underrated Southern rock classic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hot take: Atlanta Rhythm Section deserves way more respect in the Southern rock conversation. A Rock and Roll Alternative has the songs, the groove, and the musicianship. Change our minds. 🎸🔥</p><p>#AtlantaRhythmSection #SouthernRock #ClassicRock #yachtrock</p>]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/atlanta-rhythm-section-a-rock-and-roll-alternative-an-underrated-southern-rock-classic%e2%80%94or-just-a-slick-70s-album-with-one-killer-hit/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/c5c92390-10c3-3209-89cb-69cfcf560a57</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:19:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ec038518eaf93f0b2caa009cafcff7339e616add9ad6e456b37b7004b1d86905/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNDgyODhjNS1mOWVmLTQ1ZWQtOWZlMC1lOGYwZmIwZjUwNDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZDQ4Mjg4YzUtZjllZi00NWVkLTlmZTAtZThmMGZiMGY1MDQ1L0FUTF9SSFlUSE1fU0VDVElPTl9GSU5BTF8xX2FteDNwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="65781606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hot take: Atlanta Rhythm Section deserves way more respect in the Southern rock conversation. A Rock and Roll Alternative has the songs, the groove, and the musicianship. Change our minds. 🎸🔥&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#AtlantaRhythmSection #SouthernRock #ClassicRock #yachtrock&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Atlanta Rhythm Section - &quot;A Rock and Roll Alternative&quot; - an underrated Southern rock classic?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday Night Fever - (soundtrack) -  "More fun than Zeppelin with more good songs than Rumours!"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Saturday Night Fever: Disco, Delusion &amp; Travolta’s White Suit</p><p>Grab your gold chains, button that shirt down to your navel, and try not to fall off the light-up dance floor.</p><p>This week, Classic Rocktails goes completely bonkers over Saturday Night Fever—the 1977 cultural phenomenon that gave the world John Travolta’s strut, the Bee Gees’ falsettos, questionable Brooklyn accents, spectacularly bad decisions, and one of the biggest-selling soundtracks of all time.</p><p>Doc and Mac break down the movie, debate whether Tony Manero is a misunderstood dreamer or just an extremely well-dressed idiot, examine Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney’s baffling lack of chemistry, and ask how a film this dark became the ultimate disco party movie.</p><p>Along the way: the Bee Gees write history at lightning speed, Tony spends an alarming percentage of his salary on one shirt, Mac attempts to defend the movie’s plot, and the guys determine which parts have aged like fine wine—and which have aged like an open bottle of polyester.</p><p>It’s loud. It’s sweaty. It’s uncomfortable. It’s magnificent.</p><p>But nearly 50 years later, does Saturday Night Fever still hold up?</p>]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/saturday-night-fever-soundtrack-more-fun-than-zeppelin-iv-with-more-good-songs-than-rumours/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/5c54b698-5839-3fcb-b52b-1773766c9e42</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:34:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7643965397e0805cb1aec3d9e266c71a4fc6a86044355a99f49fc03718d236a2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYmRmMGNjYS03NjVhLTRlZGUtODQwNS1hZDQ5MmYzZTFmM2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZmJkZjBjY2EtNzY1YS00ZWRlLTg0MDUtYWQ0OTJmM2UxZjNhL3NhdHVyZGF5X25pZ2h0X2ZldmVyX0ZJTkFMX0ZJTkFMXzhfMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="87512699" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Saturday Night Fever: Disco, Delusion &amp;amp; Travolta’s White Suit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grab your gold chains, button that shirt down to your navel, and try not to fall off the light-up dance floor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week, Classic Rocktails goes completely bonkers over Saturday Night Fever—the 1977 cultural phenomenon that gave the world John Travolta’s strut, the Bee Gees’ falsettos, questionable Brooklyn accents, spectacularly bad decisions, and one of the biggest-selling soundtracks of all time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Doc and Mac break down the movie, debate whether Tony Manero is a misunderstood dreamer or just an extremely well-dressed idiot, examine Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney’s baffling lack of chemistry, and ask how a film this dark became the ultimate disco party movie.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way: the Bee Gees write history at lightning speed, Tony spends an alarming percentage of his salary on one shirt, Mac attempts to defend the movie’s plot, and the guys determine which parts have aged like fine wine—and which have aged like an open bottle of polyester.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s loud. It’s sweaty. It’s uncomfortable. It’s magnificent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But nearly 50 years later, does Saturday Night Fever still hold up?&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:00:45</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Saturday Night Fever - (soundtrack) -  &quot;More fun than Zeppelin with more good songs than Rumours!&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nirvana-- "Nevermind" - greatest grunge album ever made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this the greatest grunge album ever made?
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Do the boys really not know the words to the chorus of one of their all-time favorite songs?!?</p>
<p>
Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/nirvana-nevermind/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/9601fb36-8522-3b1e-9815-86110b1041c3</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:33:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e9f9395b99aec6e55db617fd3d8d64e958c6709955bbf98450cfd0b915a22062/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNmZhMTlhOS1hMzQwLTQzOGItOWUyOS05NzBkMDk4NDQ5MjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYzZmYTE5YTktYTM0MC00MzhiLTllMjktOTcwZDA5ODQ0OTI0L05JUlZBTkFfbXAzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="55516437" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this the greatest grunge album ever made?
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Do the boys really not know the words to the chorus of one of their all-time favorite songs?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Nirvana-- &quot;Nevermind&quot; - greatest grunge album ever made?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensryche-- "Operation Mindcrime" - one of the greatest concept albums ever created?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this one of the greatest concept albums ever created?</p>
<ul>
<li>From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.</li>
<li>Does that great album from back in the day, Operation Mindcrime, still hold up?  </li>
<li>If there was *one* perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what would it be?</li>
<li>So join the party.  We have fun.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/queensryche-operation-mindcrime/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/4654ae2b-aace-3be9-9dd8-837e83a378bd</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9a62c0fd1b56a7ef464e619d0bda8afe4458fa7703bdd24bad40c4a83a602366/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZDE5YjZlZC02ZGUyLTRjNzQtYWM5OC03ZThhOGFiZjYyZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2QxOWI2ZWQtNmRlMi00Yzc0LWFjOTgtN2U4YThhYmY2MmQ1L1FVRUVOU1JZQ0hFX0ZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="69615318" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this one of the greatest concept albums ever created?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we&apos;ve got you covered on Classic Rocktails.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does that great album from back in the day, Operation Mindcrime, still hold up?  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;If there was *one* perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what would it be?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;So join the party.  We have fun.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Queensryche-- &quot;Operation Mindcrime&quot; - one of the greatest concept albums ever created?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toto- "Four"- Get on the yacht! - what is a Delilah Hall of Famer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What is a "Delilah Hall of Famer"? Is this album one of them?</p>
<ul>
<li>From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week we take out the yacht rock staple Toto Four.</li>
<li>Does the album hold up?</li>
<li>What is the *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/toto-four-get-on-the-yacht/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f7cc5ddc-0d78-36b5-8fa4-48bfca18d87b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:31:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4cf0297d4f906ad1355ddfc171ee4f75eab9264a519f695442f0057912a33350/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZTYzNGViMy03MWUxLTQwOGMtYjQ2Yi04YTRlNDEyOTA4YzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvY2U2MzRlYjMtNzFlMS00MDhjLWI0NmItOGE0ZTQxMjkwOGMyL1RPVE9fRklOQUxfQVdBUkRTXzZfMjMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="73345770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What is a &quot;Delilah Hall of Famer&quot;? Is this album one of them?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we&apos;ve got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week we take out the yacht rock staple Toto Four.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does the album hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What is the *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Toto- &quot;Four&quot;- Get on the yacht! - what is a Delilah Hall of Famer?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bad Company" - Bad Company- Is this the most under-appreciated album of all time?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hot Take 🔥</p>
<p>Bad Company may be the most underrated arena-rock band of the 1970s.</p>
<p>No gimmicks. No costumes. No concept albums.</p>
<p>Just incredible songs and one of the greatest voices in rock history.</p>
<p>Agree or disagree?</p>
<p>🎙️ New episode out now. </p>
<p>#BadCompany #ClassicRock #RockAndRoll #PaulRodgers #MusicPodcast #ClassicRocktails</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/bad-company-bad-company-is-this-the-most-under-appreciated-album-of-all-time/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/89f23508-52d5-34c0-a9f8-dc6e430d7b7c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:40:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/45eb4df83ac6ad9c43184c9297851d2c78550bd7aa3e305eb9e4710d5d3ff9fc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNmQxODIyMS00MTA2LTRlNDktOGNiMS0wNTg3NTVhNzJiYjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZDZkMTgyMjEtNDEwNi00ZTQ5LThjYjEtMDU4NzU1YTcyYmIyL2JhZF9jb21wYW55X2NsZWFuYnc4a3EubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="76723071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hot Take 🔥&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Bad Company may be the most underrated arena-rock band of the 1970s.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No gimmicks. No costumes. No concept albums.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Just incredible songs and one of the greatest voices in rock history.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Agree or disagree?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎙️ New episode out now. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#BadCompany #ClassicRock #RockAndRoll #PaulRodgers #MusicPodcast #ClassicRocktails&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:53:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:title>&quot;Bad Company&quot; - Bad Company- Is this the most under-appreciated album of all time?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Who- "Who's Next?" - is this the most perfect rock album ever made?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you agree with this?  Who’s Next might be the most perfect rock album ever made.  Every track hits. No skips.  </p>
<ul>
<li>What's the perfect cocktail?</li>
<li>Why isn't the Who remembered like the Beatles or Stones?</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-who-whos-next/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/ff4a1d3b-761f-37c1-9250-6eb415e91774</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/05f7b1ebfb673d381e9e3a8be4f546f513d4be8d990b46ce8fb67da9f58aeb7d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkZWYyMTcwOC0xNmJkLTQ5MmQtYjJiMS0xOThhODczZjU5ZjkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZGVmMjE3MDgtMTZiZC00OTJkLWIyYjEtMTk4YTg3M2Y1OWY5L1RIRV9XSE9fRklOQUxfMTBfMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="49474514" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Do you agree with this?  Who’s Next might be the most perfect rock album ever made.  Every track hits. No skips.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What&apos;s the perfect cocktail?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why isn&apos;t the Who remembered like the Beatles or Stones?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Who- &quot;Who&apos;s Next?&quot; - is this the most perfect rock album ever made?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arctic Monkeys- "AM" - in 2013 they were the future. Did it arrive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Arctic Monkeys — in 2013 they were the future. Did it arrive?</p>
<p>AM was carried by “Do I Wanna Know?”-- was it the last great rock crossover?</p>
<p>#ArcticMonkeys #AM #IndieRock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/arctic-monkeys-am-in-2016-they-were-the-future-did-it-arrive/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/dfebd174-7bdf-31a7-a4c4-1e72e78e6d74</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:52:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/7884d9ff1a7ebc8dc6e21b5b4d7455fe06898235e2ce51cff9b279c29971a3c0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMDZiZjJlYi1mNzNiLTQ2YjgtYTFjMy04YWU4YmQzZWFlYzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZTA2YmYyZWItZjczYi00NmI4LWExYzMtOGFlOGJkM2VhZWMxL2FyY3RpY19tb25rZXlzX0ZJTkFMXzJfMV8xXzhobTR0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="81483643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Arctic Monkeys — in 2013 they were the future. Did it arrive?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;AM was carried by “Do I Wanna Know?”-- was it the last great rock crossover?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#ArcticMonkeys #AM #IndieRock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:56:34</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Arctic Monkeys- &quot;AM&quot; - in 2013 they were the future. Did it arrive?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[REM- "Out of Time"- what happened to REM?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happened to REM?!?
<ul>
<li>R.E.M. hit the ’90s like a southern breeze and a philosophical gut-punch, and Out of Time is the proof.</li>
<li>In this episode,  “Losing My Religion,” “Shiny Happy People,” and the quiet genius that turned an alt-rock band into global headline material.</li>
<li>Expect mandolins, memory lanes, a few questionable Michael Stipe impressions, and a drink you’ll want to make twice.</li>
</ul>
<p>Press play, sip slow, and fall back in love with the album that changed everything.</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/rem-out-of-time/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/4ed1a5c6-3282-3a4a-9557-40d9116c197d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:16:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/87a587d1de1db87d129dae906aaf3b7c96867f8b84642fadef87758ddec7e721/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNTQyNTkxZi00OWM5LTQzNmUtOTdiMy1hNjVmZGNmMzA4MWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjU0MjU5MWYtNDljOS00MzZlLTk3YjMtYTY1ZmRjZjMwODFmL1JFTV9GSU5BTF8xMV8xN18yNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="83847792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>What happened to REM?!?
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;R.E.M. hit the ’90s like a southern breeze and a philosophical gut-punch, and Out of Time is the proof.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In this episode,  “Losing My Religion,” “Shiny Happy People,” and the quiet genius that turned an alt-rock band into global headline material.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Expect mandolins, memory lanes, a few questionable Michael Stipe impressions, and a drink you’ll want to make twice.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Press play, sip slow, and fall back in love with the album that changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:title>REM- &quot;Out of Time&quot;- what happened to REM?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loverboy - "Get Lucky" - the off-the-rails special Valentine's Episode!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Get Lucky” from 1981 is about wanting everything—success, sex, attention—and not feeling even slightly bad about it.</p>
<p>Listen, like, rate, subscribe, smile, square-dance, do all the things!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/loverboy-get-lucky-the-off-the-rails-special-valentines-episode/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/0f77c973-8c5e-3598-9e05-36ebc79e2df2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4a78ad8c3d6d63f048cef591021276e1e9a27db9fd299864c059841d6494d28e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODE4NDQ5My0wZGM0LTQxZWQtYTY3Yy04MDY1ZjU0YmUwMDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjgxODQ0OTMtMGRjNC00MWVkLWE2N2MtODA2NWY1NGJlMDAwL0xPVkVSQk9ZX0ZJTkFMXzJfOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="86811805" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Get Lucky” from 1981 is about wanting everything—success, sex, attention—and not feeling even slightly bad about it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, like, rate, subscribe, smile, square-dance, do all the things!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:00:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Loverboy - &quot;Get Lucky&quot; - the off-the-rails special Valentine&apos;s Episode!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroon 5- "Songs About Jane" - the sexiest album of the 2000s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>💋 Is Songs About Jane the sexiest album of the 2000s?</p>
<ul>
<li>Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane isn’t just a debut—it’s pure seduction on record.</li>
<li>From the sultry grooves of This Love to the late-night ache of She Will Be Loved, this album drips with passion, heartbreak, and bedroom energy.</li>
<li>Doc &amp; Mac pour up a smooth cocktail and dive into why this record still feels so dangerously sexy 20+ years later. </li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/maroon-5-songs-about-jane/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/78c37240-c369-39f1-82ac-fa97c2cc3c3c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:51:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1a8dc19c472b747bc9df4bb234f9bd7acc0977a95201ece2914af790705979b4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmODMzZTRlMS02MTdjLTQ0YmYtOWM0Ni1lZGRmMTEzZTMxYmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjgzM2U0ZTEtNjE3Yy00NGJmLTljNDYtZWRkZjExM2UzMWJiL01BUk9PTl81X0ZJTkFMXzhfMjA4Y3E2MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="61259078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;💋 Is Songs About Jane the sexiest album of the 2000s?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane isn’t just a debut—it’s pure seduction on record.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the sultry grooves of This Love to the late-night ache of She Will Be Loved, this album drips with passion, heartbreak, and bedroom energy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Doc &amp;amp; Mac pour up a smooth cocktail and dive into why this record still feels so dangerously sexy 20+ years later. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Maroon 5- &quot;Songs About Jane&quot; - the sexiest album of the 2000s?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Collins- "No Jacket Required" - pop-rock masterpiece or an overproduced '80s time capsule?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Was it a pop-rock masterpiece or an overproduced '80s time capsule?</p>
<ul>
<li>OUR MOST BANANAS, OFF-THE-RAILS EPISODE YET!!!</li>
<li>Doc and Mac revisit Phil Collins’ iconic 1985 album No Jacket Required — a record that dominated the charts with smash hits like “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” and “Take Me Home.”</li>
<li>Why was this Grammy-winning album became one of the best-selling records of the 1980s</li>
<li>Expect sharp opinions, deep cuts, and a cocktail pairing that’s just as smooth and dangerous as Collins' gated reverb drums.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/phil-collins-no-jacket-required/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/c24f1599-16f8-3deb-b163-101a3f91802f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:39:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9ccad92c4bd923e38e97fe0714d1ae737cae720231dcb2c8fe5378eac34f11ab/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTEzYjI4ZS0wNDM0LTRiZTgtYmY1OS03ZDFlODZjNTQ2ZjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjkxM2IyOGUtMDQzNC00YmU4LWJmNTktN2QxZTg2YzU0NmYxL1BISUxfQ09MTElOU19FRElURURfOF83X21peGRvd24ubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="63361692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Was it a pop-rock masterpiece or an overproduced &apos;80s time capsule?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;OUR MOST BANANAS, OFF-THE-RAILS EPISODE YET!!!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Doc and Mac revisit Phil Collins’ iconic 1985 album No Jacket Required — a record that dominated the charts with smash hits like “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” and “Take Me Home.”&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Why was this Grammy-winning album became one of the best-selling records of the 1980s&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Expect sharp opinions, deep cuts, and a cocktail pairing that’s just as smooth and dangerous as Collins&apos; gated reverb drums.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Phil Collins- &quot;No Jacket Required&quot; - pop-rock masterpiece or an overproduced &apos;80s time capsule?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Rocktails Goes to the Rock Movies!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the Oscars had a guitar solo?
That’s the spirit behind the first-ever “Classic Rocktails Rock Movie Awards”.</p>
<p>This new awards event celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful intersection of rock music and cinema, with categories including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Best Actor in a Rock Movie</li>
<li>Best Actress in a Rock Movie</li>
<li>Best Rock Movie</li>
<li>Best Song in a Rock Movie</li>
<li>Worst Rock Movie (because some legends deserve to be roasted)</li>
</ul>
<p>The winners will receive “The Tommy” — a nod to The Who’s legendary rock opera — in a one-of-a-kind, irreverent celebration of music on film.</p>
<p>Enjoy this episode, we loved making it!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/classic-rocktails-goes-to-the-rock-movies/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/556beb59-1bb8-3851-8bd3-3407c07c5258</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/bdaa997d67ac16dc712228eec1d8b840a41424119c3cfab6b88e554013769d32/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOWZiM2Y3ZS1hYjc3LTQ5NDctYjAwZi01NWJhM2NlNjlhYjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjlmYjNmN2UtYWI3Ny00OTQ3LWIwMGYtNTViYTNjZTY5YWIxL01PVklFU19GSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="71429273" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the Oscars had a guitar solo?
That’s the spirit behind the first-ever “Classic Rocktails Rock Movie Awards”.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This new awards event celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful intersection of rock music and cinema, with categories including:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Best Actor in a Rock Movie&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Best Actress in a Rock Movie&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Best Rock Movie&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Best Song in a Rock Movie&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Worst Rock Movie (because some legends deserve to be roasted)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The winners will receive “The Tommy” — a nod to The Who’s legendary rock opera — in a one-of-a-kind, irreverent celebration of music on film.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Enjoy this episode, we loved making it!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:49:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Classic Rocktails Goes to the Rock Movies!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Seger - "Night Moves"- a coming-of-age masterpiece… or just a couple great songs? 🍺🔥”]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Let’s settle this like it’s last call—
Is Night Moves a coming-of-age masterpiece…
or just a couple great songs carrying the rest of the album? 🍺🔥”</p>
<p>#BobSeger #NightMoves #RockDebate #ClassicRockFans #AlbumTalk #MusicDebate #BarArgument #ClassicRocktails</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/bob-seger-night-moves-a-coming-of-age-masterpiece%e2%80%a6-or-just-a-couple-great-songs-%f0%9f%8d%ba%f0%9f%94/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/53391680-1b57-32f6-80fd-980322b8888c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:55:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3858d377b7b689ce1389c86427141b76803e486bc29744fd9f21951ee724f053/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYmNjYTU1Yy1jNzZlLTQ0YTYtODE0Zi02ZDRjYzdjM2I0ZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZmJjY2E1NWMtYzc2ZS00NGE2LTgxNGYtNmQ0Y2M3YzNiNGY0L0JPQl9TRUdFUl9GSU5BTF8xXzh6N29jLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="83907159" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Let’s settle this like it’s last call—
Is Night Moves a coming-of-age masterpiece…
or just a couple great songs carrying the rest of the album? 🍺🔥”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#BobSeger #NightMoves #RockDebate #ClassicRockFans #AlbumTalk #MusicDebate #BarArgument #ClassicRocktails&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bob Seger - &quot;Night Moves&quot;- a coming-of-age masterpiece… or just a couple great songs? 🍺🔥”</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheap Trick- "Lap of Luxury" - sold a ton, includes The Flame-- sell-out or just great rock?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This sold a ton of records, includes The Flame-- sell-out or just great rock?
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Why does Mac want to hurt Rockford?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/cheap-trick-lap-of-luxury/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/9e5c7a18-1691-3c07-9010-d868347943c8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 21:27:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/50ec08fe2ece25b7ed413bc3be406b05ff77b76f0ae6eeca3c169f3b1e08d902/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmZDBhNmRjYy02MmM2LTQyYjItOWVmNi0xMmU1OGRmMTgyZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZmQwYTZkY2MtNjJjNi00MmIyLTllZjYtMTJlNThkZjE4MmYyL0NIRUFQX1RSSUNLX0ZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="73010656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This sold a ton of records, includes The Flame-- sell-out or just great rock?
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Why does Mac want to hurt Rockford?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Cheap Trick- &quot;Lap of Luxury&quot; - sold a ton, includes The Flame-- sell-out or just great rock?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[JULY 4TH SPECIAL (CLEAN)!  John Mellencamp- "Scarecrow" - still speaks as voice of the heartland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Does Scarecrow still speak to the American Heartland, or has the scarecrow lost its voice over time?  </p>
<p>This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into this 1985 classic-- a gritty, blue-collar masterpiece packed with anthems and social commentary.From "R.O.C.K. in the USA" to "Small Town," we break down the album's raw honesty, roots rock sound, and cultural legacy.  And what is the perfect pour for this amazing music-- let's find out!  </p>
<p>We are working clean so you can listen during your July 4th holiday!  (Okay, we say "ass"... calm down).  </p>
<p>Remember-- great music deserves a great drink!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/july-4th-special-clean-john-mellencamp-scarecrow/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/909ca691-22d4-3749-b6e0-19eede8caa2b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:23:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1694adf88b446eb35e2db75d7f6c1f28bec030cab7ebf5a1501d51000ba5d8ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwYmMyYzEzNS02OTcxLTRhOGYtYTdiZi1hYzRiNTg0MGEzYjAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMGJjMmMxMzUtNjk3MS00YThmLWE3YmYtYWM0YjU4NDBhM2IwL01FTExFTkNBTVBfRklOQUxfNl8zMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="75937757" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Does Scarecrow still speak to the American Heartland, or has the scarecrow lost its voice over time?  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into this 1985 classic-- a gritty, blue-collar masterpiece packed with anthems and social commentary.From &quot;R.O.C.K. in the USA&quot; to &quot;Small Town,&quot; we break down the album&apos;s raw honesty, roots rock sound, and cultural legacy.  And what is the perfect pour for this amazing music-- let&apos;s find out!  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are working clean so you can listen during your July 4th holiday!  (Okay, we say &quot;ass&quot;... calm down).  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Remember-- great music deserves a great drink!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:title>JULY 4TH SPECIAL (CLEAN)!  John Mellencamp- &quot;Scarecrow&quot; - still speaks as voice of the heartland?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train - "Drops of Jupiter" - Is Train rock or rom-com?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Train’s Drops of Jupiter might be remembered as a big, glossy early-2000s rock record—but underneath the strings, hooks, and radio polish, is it actually rock… or a rom-com soundtrack waiting to happen?</p>
<p>This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac revisit Train’s breakthrough album, from the massive title track and “She’s on Fire” to the songs that sound suspiciously perfect for a movie montage involving an airport, a breakup, and someone running through the rain.</p>
<p>We dig into the making of Drops of Jupiter, debate whether Train deserves more respect than rock fans usually give them, and put the album through our most dangerous test yet: ROCK OR ROM-COM?</p>
<p>Pour the cocktail, cue the strings, and find out whether Drops of Jupiter still holds up—or belongs next to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on your DVD shelf.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/train-drops-of-jupiter-is-train-rock-or-rom-com/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/3329d993-7752-3754-929a-b4f0945aab75</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:54:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/917e8e0aa5745622e63a4223295d0a1a0fb08cf301be2e97ff05d88006b4ce52/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxOGVmZWMyNS05M2IzLTQzMDEtODQ4NS01MmE2ODE5Zjc2YjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMThlZmVjMjUtOTNiMy00MzAxLTg0ODUtNTJhNjgxOWY3NmIyL1RSQUlOX0pVUElURVJfRklOQUxfMV84aWZpYy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="82831059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Train’s Drops of Jupiter might be remembered as a big, glossy early-2000s rock record—but underneath the strings, hooks, and radio polish, is it actually rock… or a rom-com soundtrack waiting to happen?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac revisit Train’s breakthrough album, from the massive title track and “She’s on Fire” to the songs that sound suspiciously perfect for a movie montage involving an airport, a breakup, and someone running through the rain.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We dig into the making of Drops of Jupiter, debate whether Train deserves more respect than rock fans usually give them, and put the album through our most dangerous test yet: ROCK OR ROM-COM?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pour the cocktail, cue the strings, and find out whether Drops of Jupiter still holds up—or belongs next to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days on your DVD shelf.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Train - &quot;Drops of Jupiter&quot; - Is Train rock or rom-com?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Beatles- "Sgt. Peppers"- good, or just kind of goofy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sergeant Peppers-- good, or just kind of goofy?</p>
<p>On this episode of Classic Rocktails, we take on one of the most revered albums in music history and ask the uncomfortable questions: does Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band still reward repeated listening, or has its reputation outpaced its emotional punch?</p>
<p>We break down the album’s role in reshaping what pop albums could be, debate whether concept outweighs songcraft, and explore which tracks feel timeless versus museum-ready. This isn’t Beatles worship—it’s Beatles re-evaluation.</p>
<p>With a cocktail designed to match the album’s psychedelic ambition, this episode is about separating innovation from nostalgia—and deciding whether Sgt. Pepper’s still earns its crown.</p>
<p>#classicrock #Beatles</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-beatles-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f13b4d85-8b05-3b66-91dd-790461256327</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:43:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/17254777ac17584db6751d1be3c8741cade7808f5f4494fea97a68620cc72ae2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNzk3MjNiMy1iZTIwLTQ3Y2UtOTBmZC01NGRkYjVlODI2NzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvMzc5NzIzYjMtYmUyMC00N2NlLTkwZmQtNTRkZGI1ZTgyNjc2L1NndF9QZXBwZXJzX0ZJTkFMXzEyXzRfMV83eTFrYy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="78434187" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Sergeant Peppers-- good, or just kind of goofy?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On this episode of Classic Rocktails, we take on one of the most revered albums in music history and ask the uncomfortable questions: does Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band still reward repeated listening, or has its reputation outpaced its emotional punch?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We break down the album’s role in reshaping what pop albums could be, debate whether concept outweighs songcraft, and explore which tracks feel timeless versus museum-ready. This isn’t Beatles worship—it’s Beatles re-evaluation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With a cocktail designed to match the album’s psychedelic ambition, this episode is about separating innovation from nostalgia—and deciding whether Sgt. Pepper’s still earns its crown.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock #Beatles&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Beatles- &quot;Sgt. Peppers&quot;- good, or just kind of goofy?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train- "Save Me, San Franciso" - why do people mock Train?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do people mock Train?</p>
<p>Train's classic album "Save Me, San Francisco," featuring hits like "If It's Love", "Hey Soul Sister" and "Marry Me." </p>
<ul>
<li>Does this album hold up?</li>
<li>This fun episode discusses the one, perfect cocktail for a listening party, and humorously questions Mac's inability to pronounce "Vegas."</li>
<li>"This is the soccer-parent album."  What?!?</li>
</ul>
<p>Please subscribe to get episodes automatically delivered to you.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/train-save-me-san-franciso/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/174c087c-010e-3384-8c88-e403662ab3d8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:57:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3b6ed7f6bac3b10358e0f06e4871065b258a6ffababe82a51412ddcf9e546592/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0OTY0ZDE3YS02NWRmLTQ3ODgtODJkZi0xM2M0NWMwMjM4MjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNDk2NGQxN2EtNjVkZi00Nzg4LTgyZGYtMTNjNDVjMDIzODIyL1RSQUlOX0ZJTkFMX0ZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="61055943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do people mock Train?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Train&apos;s classic album &quot;Save Me, San Francisco,&quot; featuring hits like &quot;If It&apos;s Love&quot;, &quot;Hey Soul Sister&quot; and &quot;Marry Me.&quot; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Does this album hold up?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;This fun episode discusses the one, perfect cocktail for a listening party, and humorously questions Mac&apos;s inability to pronounce &quot;Vegas.&quot;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&quot;This is the soccer-parent album.&quot;  What?!?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please subscribe to get episodes automatically delivered to you.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:23</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Train- &quot;Save Me, San Franciso&quot; - why do people mock Train?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foo Fighters - "In Your Honor" - Full Album Review, Songs Ranked, Does It Hold Up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>s In Your Honor the most ambitious Foo Fighters album—or the most bloated? In this episode of Classic Rocktails, we break down the full 2005 double album by Foo Fighters, featuring hits like “Best of You,” “DOA,” “Resolve,” “No Way Back,” “Friend of a Friend,” and “Razor.”</p>
<p>We review both sides of In Your Honor—the hard rock / alternative rock anthems and the acoustic Foo Fighters tracks—and debate whether Dave Grohl and the band delivered a masterpiece or needed serious editing.</p>
<p>Where does In Your Honor rank among Foo Fighters albums like The Colour and the Shape, Wasting Light, and There Is Nothing Left to Lose? Is “Best of You” the band’s biggest song ever? And does the acoustic side change how we view Dave Grohl as a songwriter?</p>
<p>If you’re into classic rock, alternative rock, 2000s rock albums, album reviews, music podcasts, and Foo Fighters deep dives, this episode is for you.</p>
<p>Does In Your Honor still hold up—or should it have been one album instead of two?</p>
<p>#FooFighters #InYourHonor #BestOfYou #DOA #DaveGrohl #AlternativeRock #2000sRock #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #FooFightersAlbums #RockDebate</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/foo-fighters-in-your-honor-full-album-review-songs-ranked-does-it-hold-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/859fa79d-0cbe-37dd-a6dd-6b21e4bc5062</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f9551bbfca5b396c225f525490ecf86d37e6d08ea51b6925231841dfe0f4474d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZDFlZGU4MS02MTM5LTQzNTEtODMwMi0zYmQ2NDEwODFiNjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNmQxZWRlODEtNjEzOS00MzUxLTgzMDItM2JkNjQxMDgxYjYyL2Zvb3NfdHdvX0ZJTkFMODZnaWkubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="83452110" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;s In Your Honor the most ambitious Foo Fighters album—or the most bloated? In this episode of Classic Rocktails, we break down the full 2005 double album by Foo Fighters, featuring hits like “Best of You,” “DOA,” “Resolve,” “No Way Back,” “Friend of a Friend,” and “Razor.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We review both sides of In Your Honor—the hard rock / alternative rock anthems and the acoustic Foo Fighters tracks—and debate whether Dave Grohl and the band delivered a masterpiece or needed serious editing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Where does In Your Honor rank among Foo Fighters albums like The Colour and the Shape, Wasting Light, and There Is Nothing Left to Lose? Is “Best of You” the band’s biggest song ever? And does the acoustic side change how we view Dave Grohl as a songwriter?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you’re into classic rock, alternative rock, 2000s rock albums, album reviews, music podcasts, and Foo Fighters deep dives, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Does In Your Honor still hold up—or should it have been one album instead of two?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#FooFighters #InYourHonor #BestOfYou #DOA #DaveGrohl #AlternativeRock #2000sRock #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicRock #RockPodcast #FooFightersAlbums #RockDebate&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:56</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Foo Fighters - &quot;In Your Honor&quot; - Full Album Review, Songs Ranked, Does It Hold Up?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiss- "Destroyer"- peak KISS—or just smoke and mirrors?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Was Destroyer peak KISS—or just smoke and mirrors? Find out on this week’s episode of Classic Rocktails!</p>
<ul>
<li>Strap in for pyrotechnics, platform boots, and pure chaos as Doc and Mac dive into KISS’s most explosive album, Destroyer.</li>
<li>From the bombastic opener Detroit Rock City to the sing-along anthem Shout It Out Loud, this record redefined arena rock and turned KISS into larger-than-life icons.</li>
<li>Pair it with the perfect cocktail to match its over-the-top energy.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/kiss-destroyer/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/66a49a5f-cd0d-351c-8eef-37c107c7d3b7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f41403499336314161b99a615ba1fca2733d60db8f947e44a2782e61e00ca6b1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YjFhZmVlMS1hMTdiLTQwNmItOWZiYy0yNzExODhmNjMxMTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvN2IxYWZlZTEtYTE3Yi00MDZiLTlmYmMtMjcxMTg4ZjYzMTE1L0tJU1NfVEFLRV9GT1VSXzhfMThfbWl4ZG93bi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="52523585" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Was Destroyer peak KISS—or just smoke and mirrors? Find out on this week’s episode of Classic Rocktails!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strap in for pyrotechnics, platform boots, and pure chaos as Doc and Mac dive into KISS’s most explosive album, Destroyer.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;From the bombastic opener Detroit Rock City to the sing-along anthem Shout It Out Loud, this record redefined arena rock and turned KISS into larger-than-life icons.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pair it with the perfect cocktail to match its over-the-top energy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Kiss- &quot;Destroyer&quot;- peak KISS—or just smoke and mirrors?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alanis Morissette-- "Jagged Little Pill" - the iconic woman scorned rock album? Discuss.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is this the iconic woman scorned rock album? Discuss.
 • Does this album hold-up?
 • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?
 • Do men and women hear this album the same way?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/alanis-morissette-jagged-little-pill/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/f9a49664-d11a-38cc-b278-4d72d59d5138</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:50:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/02f29410e4ba37cbf55633462c90ef02cb30c8aea3656d7a5b104f67a69bf83b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZDEzN2UyNC1kNzAxLTRhMmUtODk2Zi05YTRlMGIzYjQxZmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvN2QxMzdlMjQtZDcwMS00YTJlLTg5NmYtOWE0ZTBiM2I0MWZkL0FMQU5JU19GSU5BTF8zX05FRURTX0hBTkdPVkVSLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="61513739" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Is this the iconic woman scorned rock album? Discuss.
 • Does this album hold-up?
 • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?
 • Do men and women hear this album the same way?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Alanis Morissette-- &quot;Jagged Little Pill&quot; - the iconic woman scorned rock album? Discuss.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Styx - "Paradise Theater and Grand Illusion"  Too theatrical for their own good?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac go double-feature after accidentally prepping two different Styx albums—The Grand Illusion and Paradise Theater.</p>
<p>They debate Dennis DeYoung vs. Tommy Shaw, arena rock vs. theater, and which album truly defines Styx at their peak—plus cocktails inspired by both records.</p>
<p>Two albums. One band. One spirited showdown.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/styx-paradise-theater-and-grand-illusion-too-theatrical-for-their-own-good/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/e810850a-3152-3c57-8445-7aae49d81266</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:10:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/496f850aef4fffb4d2f5f47fde5ad57ec2e65da16e6d295829806795606bb04d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZjQwNDZhYi05OTVmLTQ4YmItYWQxYS01MmY5MzA1MTBiN2YiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvN2Y0MDQ2YWItOTk1Zi00OGJiLWFkMWEtNTJmOTMwNTEwYjdmL3N0eXhfZmluYWxfMV8yNF8xXzlqdnYyLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="94822135" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac go double-feature after accidentally prepping two different Styx albums—The Grand Illusion and Paradise Theater.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They debate Dennis DeYoung vs. Tommy Shaw, arena rock vs. theater, and which album truly defines Styx at their peak—plus cocktails inspired by both records.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Two albums. One band. One spirited showdown.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Styx - &quot;Paradise Theater and Grand Illusion&quot;  Too theatrical for their own good?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bon Jovi's "Slippery When Wet"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On Classic Rocktails this week, Bon Jovi's iconic "Slippery When Wet".
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right and wrong last episode-- WHAT did Jon Bon Jovi name his cocktail?!?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/bon-jovis-slippery-when-wet/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/78192b13-4537-35e6-a62a-06880aaa26c2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:21:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e1e5771ebc0f47b1ac8fd1207baff2febcff3a24586925a8429b0d8ea33dac2d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDk3NTE3Yy04MDFkLTRkMGItYmFlMC00ZDI5NjU1YTQyNzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvODQ5NzUxN2MtODAxZC00ZDBiLWJhZTAtNGQyOTY1NWE0Mjc2L0JPTl9KT1ZJX1dfSEFOR09WRVJfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="59537997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On Classic Rocktails this week, Bon Jovi&apos;s iconic &quot;Slippery When Wet&quot;.
 • Is this album as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • A listener joins to tell us where we got it right and wrong last episode-- WHAT did Jon Bon Jovi name his cocktail?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Bon Jovi&apos;s &quot;Slippery When Wet&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Healy Band- “Hell to Pay”- the movie Roadhouse was not Healy's apex, this album is.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Can a blind man playing the guitar horizontally in his lap create an album that shreds?</p>
<ul>
<li>Blind since infancy. Virtuoso on guitar. And in 1990, Jeff Healey dropped Hell to Pay — a blues-rock masterclass that proved feel beats sight every time. </li>
<li>🎧 Dive into one of the most underrated albums of its era  </li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/jeff-healy-band-hell-to-pay/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/76cd69d2-00c0-3a35-9462-ccf19a9330a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:22:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6314ffafc34ab69c67269209db4345b15bcf6f7cb60197749761568f5c775b19/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OGEzNzYxZS1iMzMwLTRhNzAtOGEwZS1kOTNiMTlmZjNjZjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvODhhMzc2MWUtYjMzMC00YTcwLThhMGUtZDkzYjE5ZmYzY2YzL0hFQUxZX0ZJTkFMTkVXX01VU0lDXzhfMjM2dnkyNy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="58766229" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Can a blind man playing the guitar horizontally in his lap create an album that shreds?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Blind since infancy. Virtuoso on guitar. And in 1990, Jeff Healey dropped Hell to Pay — a blues-rock masterclass that proved feel beats sight every time. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;🎧 Dive into one of the most underrated albums of its era  &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Jeff Healy Band- “Hell to Pay”- the movie Roadhouse was not Healy&apos;s apex, this album is.</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynyrd Skynyrd-- "Pronounced..." - a debut masterpiece-- or one bird doing heavy lifting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>“Before the legends, before the plane crash mythology—there was a band that outworked everyone.</p>
<p>Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut didn’t just introduce Southern rock… it defined it. From the slow burn of ‘Tuesday’s Gone’ to the chaos of ‘Free Bird,’ we’re asking the real question: is this the greatest debut album of its kind—or is one song doing all the heavy lifting?</p>
<p>Pour something strong. This one’s a bar fight.”</p>
<p>#classicrock #vinyl #70s</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/lynyrd-skynyrd-pronounced-a-debut-masterpiece-or-one-bird-doing-heavy-lifting/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/2429ec90-8ddc-3d17-93c3-1510fabbbe3e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0959a4aa01eab3f60c33d972d9dc081fe413ce3bfe3ff13e18903a0ab5638acb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NzQzODY4YS0zMmNlLTQ5YzEtOGQzZi01YmEzMGE5NmMzN2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvOTc0Mzg2OGEtMzJjZS00OWMxLThkM2YtNWJhMzBhOTZjMzdiL3NreW55cmRfZmluYWxfNV8xNF8yXzdrcTRuLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="94346680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;“Before the legends, before the plane crash mythology—there was a band that outworked everyone.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 debut didn’t just introduce Southern rock… it defined it. From the slow burn of ‘Tuesday’s Gone’ to the chaos of ‘Free Bird,’ we’re asking the real question: is this the greatest debut album of its kind—or is one song doing all the heavy lifting?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Pour something strong. This one’s a bar fight.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock #vinyl #70s&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:05:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Lynyrd Skynyrd-- &quot;Pronounced...&quot; - a debut masterpiece-- or one bird doing heavy lifting?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia-- "Asia"- Why was this the butt of joke in one of biggest comedies ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>"You have a framed Asia poster?!?"  Why was this album and band the butt of the joke in one of the biggest comedies ever?
 • Does this album hold-up?
 • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?
 
Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!</p>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/asia-asia/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/25e0bb5a-9ec6-3e9c-ad64-aa9ff5fb5f2f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:20:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c8e3dbb6ea585ae04d106807a8d7a2a35f05063d6220003473edfcbe7c6d16a1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5YmU0ZTI4OC1lYmI2LTQ2OTAtOTE2Mi1iMGNkNTFhYmIyMzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvOWJlNGUyODgtZWJiNi00NjkwLTkxNjItYjBjZDUxYWJiMjM0L0FTSUFfRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="53194828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&quot;You have a framed Asia poster?!?&quot;  Why was this album and band the butt of the joke in one of the biggest comedies ever?
 • Does this album hold-up?
 • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?
 
Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:36:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Asia-- &quot;Asia&quot;- Why was this the butt of joke in one of biggest comedies ever?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - "Weathervanes" - is this the greatest album you've never heard?!?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Our Season 3 finale!</p>
<p>This might be the greatest album nobody is talking about.</p>
<p>No hype. No machine.
Just elite songwriting.</p>
<p>Weathervanes deserved way more noise.</p>
<p>Are we missing it?
#JasonIsbell #NowPlaying #MusicDebate</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-weathervanes-is-this-the-greatest-album-youve-never-heard/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/891c79b8-b31f-3d53-835d-9b3abb84fbfc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:23:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b0e1e485c2850e48f5da08b29d3c457d79927e6154819a8e1cb923f36ae31207/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiY2RjYWI2My0xZmUxLTQ2ZmItYTg2MC1jZTRlNmIyYjc5YTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmNkY2FiNjMtMWZlMS00NmZiLWE4NjAtY2U0ZTZiMmI3OWE1L2phc29uX2lzYmVsbF9GSU5BTF9GSU5BTF80XzY4ZDVlNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="84459211" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Our Season 3 finale!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This might be the greatest album nobody is talking about.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;No hype. No machine.
Just elite songwriting.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Weathervanes deserved way more noise.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Are we missing it?
#JasonIsbell #NowPlaying #MusicDebate&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - &quot;Weathervanes&quot; - is this the greatest album you&apos;ve never heard?!?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[U2- "Rattle and Hum" - Doc loves this album; why does Mac loathe this album?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Doc loves this album; why does Mac loathe this album?</p>
<ul>
<li>The Gospel According to U2”</li>
<li>"The Why Is Mac So Crabby" episode.</li>
<li>Rattle and Hum meets spiritual revival. </li>
<li>When the preacher’s Irish and the gospel’s electric, you get magic.</li>
</ul>
<p>#classicrock</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/u2-rattle-and-hum/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/7013c5c6-a9f5-3a07-9bdc-cef05fd619e7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:18:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e043f460ee1f7283d61bc99918a3a556744bbf63c14ba4e17641c146a2f9c7f4/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMjk5NTQ0OC01ZWIwLTQxZmMtOGRiYy03NTYxYTM3OGY5NjEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZTI5OTU0NDgtNWViMC00MWZjLThkYmMtNzU2MWEzNzhmOTYxL1UyX0ZJTkFMXzEwXzIzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="56200752" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Doc loves this album; why does Mac loathe this album?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The Gospel According to U2”&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&quot;The Why Is Mac So Crabby&quot; episode.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Rattle and Hum meets spiritual revival. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;When the preacher’s Irish and the gospel’s electric, you get magic.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#classicrock&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:39:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:title>U2- &quot;Rattle and Hum&quot; - Doc loves this album; why does Mac loathe this album?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic Rocktails- "33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On this special episode (33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits), we go back to some of our most fun moments in Season 1 and some of our "bests":</p>
<ul>
<li>What was the single best cocktail choice?</li>
<li>What album held-up best?</li>
<li>What did we learn?  Anything?</li>
</ul>
<p>Listen, like, and subscribe.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/classic-rocktails-33-13-season-1-greatest-hits/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/14539736-bef7-3cc6-b34a-9a021fdcd9e0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 12:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d3fad6d7813c3bbc2282e16736d7afe3ac85fb929f2aad14299b2c19b6f35f17/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NzQ0NWYzMi03Y2RiLTRlNzEtYThlMC0zY2RkMmE2N2VlODIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNzc0NDVmMzItN2NkYi00ZTcxLWE4ZTAtM2NkZDJhNjdlZTgyL0dSRUFURVNUX0hJVFNfUzFfbWl4ZG93bmF6ajFtLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="42099475" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this special episode (33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits), we go back to some of our most fun moments in Season 1 and some of our &quot;bests&quot;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What was the single best cocktail choice?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What album held-up best?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What did we learn?  Anything?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, like, and subscribe.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:29:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Classic Rocktails- &quot;33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits&quot;</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Led Zeppelin- "IV"- did this reinvent rock for a new generation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did this album reinvent rock?</p>
<ul>
<li>“Stairway” wasn’t the only magic on Led Zeppelin IV. From the thunder of “When the Levee Breaks” to the mystic sway of “Battle of Evermore,” this album redefined rock forever.</li>
<li>Hear Doc &amp; Mac break it down—track by track—paired with the perfect cocktail. 🍸</li>
<li>#ClassicRock</li>
</ul>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/led-zeppelin-iv/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/87f7cb04-115c-3f0b-9306-358db9a3246a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a46bc2a938a68eb198317d4eee759375fcdc49ef92c773f0182c1a140b9fa643/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlYzIwNWM0NS1mNDQ1LTRhM2EtYTFmOS1mNDEzMDI3ZGUyMTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZWMyMDVjNDUtZjQ0NS00YTNhLWExZjktZjQxMzAyN2RlMjE2L0xFRF9aRVBQX0ZJTkFMXzFfOG5hbWsubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="59000393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Did this album reinvent rock?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;“Stairway” wasn’t the only magic on Led Zeppelin IV. From the thunder of “When the Levee Breaks” to the mystic sway of “Battle of Evermore,” this album redefined rock forever.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Hear Doc &amp;amp; Mac break it down—track by track—paired with the perfect cocktail. 🍸&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;#ClassicRock&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Led Zeppelin- &quot;IV&quot;- did this reinvent rock for a new generation?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lost Boys soundtrack—what if vampires formed most dangerous rock band of '80s, recruited INXS, borrowed riffs from The Who and Foreigner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The movie made vampires cool. The soundtrack made them legendary.</p>
<p>Grab a cocktail and head to Santa Carla as Doc and Mac revisit the soundtrack that made vampires cool.</p>
<p>We're sinking our teeth into the music, memories, and mayhem of The Lost Boys soundtrack. One cult classic movie. One legendary soundtrack. One spirited debate.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/the-lost-boys-soundtrack%e2%80%94whatif-vampires-formed-the-most-dangerous-rock-band-ofthe80srecruitedinxsborrowedriffs-from-thewhoand-foreignerand-h/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/8afc2375-5474-3099-a840-5bb54b6bc73f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:12:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/762bffa6e768dc55d0dfd93a1b4a6e50ada7c4e5832a13e09eebdcbadaa8ae20/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NzU4MmI4My1mY2UyLTQ4M2UtOWE2Ni01MGQzMDdkMjM5NDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvNDc1ODJiODMtZmNlMi00ODNlLTlhNjYtNTBkMzA3ZDIzOTQwL0xPU1RfQk9ZU18xXzdzZTVwLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="74378971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The movie made vampires cool. The soundtrack made them legendary.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Grab a cocktail and head to Santa Carla as Doc and Mac revisit the soundtrack that made vampires cool.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&apos;re sinking our teeth into the music, memories, and mayhem of The Lost Boys soundtrack. One cult classic movie. One legendary soundtrack. One spirited debate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:title>The Lost Boys soundtrack—what if vampires formed most dangerous rock band of &apos;80s, recruited INXS, borrowed riffs from The Who and Foreigner?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[REO Speedwagon- "Hi-Infidelity" - *CLEAN* - Cheating. Rumors. Resentment. Power ballads. Giant guitars. Hi Infidelity has it all!]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Hi-Infidelity, where lead singer Kevin Cronin's romantic failure got plugged into a Marshall stack! This album includes the creative collision between Kevin Cronin and Gary Richrath that made REO Speedwagon famous and helped destroy its classic chemistry.</p>
<p>But after all these years, does the album still hold up?</p>
<p>*CLEAN* episode, because family vacations and Mac’s endless parade of F-bombs don’t always mix.</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/reo-speedwagon-hi-infidelity-cheating-rumors-resentment-power-ballads-giant-guitars-hi-infidelity-has-it-all/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/493639a8-6fd9-361f-ae72-1f28687da5d4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:23:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/87e8f758b3b27092cf64480578353099ccc52485504e92465188b7e31d60a852/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYTFlZWYyMC1kZGRmLTQzMDQtOGVhOC1hOTEzZDU2ZGQ4MjUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmExZWVmMjAtZGRkZi00MzA0LThlYTgtYTkxM2Q1NmRkODI1L1JFT19IaV9pbmZpX0ZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="78678971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hi-Infidelity, where lead singer Kevin Cronin&apos;s romantic failure got plugged into a Marshall stack! This album includes the creative collision between Kevin Cronin and Gary Richrath that made REO Speedwagon famous and helped destroy its classic chemistry.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But after all these years, does the album still hold up?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;*CLEAN* episode, because family vacations and Mac’s endless parade of F-bombs don’t always mix.&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:title>REO Speedwagon- &quot;Hi-Infidelity&quot; - *CLEAN* - Cheating. Rumors. Resentment. Power ballads. Giant guitars. Hi Infidelity has it all!</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAT BENATAR- "Best Shots" (Greatest Hits)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On the Classic Rocktails podcast this week, Pat Benatar's greatest hits album, "Best Shots". 
 • Is Pat Benatar as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really give a girl a mixtape with "Girls! Girls! Girls!" on it?!?</p>
<p>Listen, rate, and subscribe!</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/pat-benatar-best-shots-greatest-hits/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/2500091c-c549-3d41-9e4a-23dd977e31d5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:31:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5a14a4c4ea299d05b5a17b33b2bf857d59081bc67040c868d563d21ffe9b01ee/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkODYwZjJkYy1jYjAwLTQxZDItYTBkNS0yMmYxMWU2NDVlNmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvZDg2MGYyZGMtY2IwMC00MWQyLWEwZDUtMjJmMTFlNjQ1ZTZiL0JFTkFUQVJfRklOQUxfMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="57877899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On the Classic Rocktails podcast this week, Pat Benatar&apos;s greatest hits album, &quot;Best Shots&quot;. 
 • Is Pat Benatar as good as we remember?  
 • If there were ONE perfect cocktail to accompany this album, what would it be?
 • Did Mac really give a girl a mixtape with &quot;Girls! Girls! Girls!&quot; on it?!?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen, rate, and subscribe!&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:10</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:title>PAT BENATAR- &quot;Best Shots&quot; (Greatest Hits)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleetwood Mac- "Tango In the Night" - a band on the edge of collapse makes a... masterpiece?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>30 million albums sold.
A band on the verge of collapse.
And somehow they made this shimmering masterpiece.</p>
<p>Tango in the Night (1987)</p>
<p>Masterpiece… or overproduced 80s excess?</p>
<p>#FleetwoodMac</p>
]]></description><link>https://classicrocktails.podbean.com/e/fleetwood-mac-tango-in-the-night-a-band-on-the-edge-of-collapse-makes-a-masterpiece/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">classicrocktails.podbean.com/5a715a96-425d-3ecd-9966-0724a4f69b1d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[classicrocktails]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:21:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cfe96a35231e5c2d401cf859374dbb987ec0863f078bbb694012c21c77f68d95/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiZjE1ZjUzNC1kMDk3LTQ2MDctYjFiYi00NDc0ZDRkM2RlMmQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NmZjNTExZjdmZjJkYzVmYTQ4OTU3ZTciLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yOWZhYzNjMC1kMzQ1LTQ4N2UtOTY4Yy1mZGE2MjRlNWYyNDUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmYxNWY1MzQtZDA5Ny00NjA3LWIxYmItNDQ3NGQ0ZDNkZTJkL2ZsZWV0d29vZF90YW5nb18yXzE4X0ZJTkFMXzFfODdzOTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="83212869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;30 million albums sold.
A band on the verge of collapse.
And somehow they made this shimmering masterpiece.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tango in the Night (1987)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Masterpiece… or overproduced 80s excess?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#FleetwoodMac&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/29fac3c0-d345-487e-968c-fda624e5f245/logos/d82cdbcb-a582-4466-acca-cce67bf220c1.jpeg"/><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Fleetwood Mac- &quot;Tango In the Night&quot; - a band on the edge of collapse makes a... masterpiece?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>