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Episode 30: John Wray with Jon Verno and Tom Gigliotti
In this episode, John Wray talks about his brand-new novel, ‘Gone to the Wolves’, which author Raven Leilani describes as “a love letter to metal that captures both its brutal kinetics and its nearness...
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Bonus Episode: Scott Michaels
In this bonus episode, which is really an addendum to Season 1 Episode 6, featuring Zachary Lazar’s rock novel ‘Sway’, a story that brings together the early Rolling Stones, the films of avant-garde...
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Episode 31: Daniel Torday with Ty Gilpin
In this episode, Daniel Torday, author of the novel ‘Boomer1’, joins me to talk about the book, Bluegrass music, revolutionaries, political rants, and the Wild West of the Internet (otherwise known as...
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Episode 32: Ben Arzate with David Novak
In this episode, Ben Arzate talks about his horror rock novel ‘Music Is Over’, a story that deals with the lost years of musician Juntaro Yamanouchi of the Japanese Noise band The Gerogerigegege. In...
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Episode 33: Jason Warburg
Ever wondered if politics and rock ‘n roll had a baby what it would look like? In this episode of Rock is Lit, Jason Warburg is here to tell you. He’s the author of the rock novel ‘Believe in Me’ from...
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Episode 34: Rex Weiner
In this episode, Rex Weiner joins me to talk about his book ‘The (Original) Adventures of Ford Fairlane’. The 1990 movie starring Andrew Dice Clay is loosely based on the character Rex created....
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Episode 35: Franz Nicolay
The Hold Steady’s and World Inferno Friendship Society’s Franz Nicolay joins me to talk about his rock novel ‘Someone Should Pay For Your Pain’, a story that follows singer-songwriter Rudy, his...
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Episode 36: From ‘60s Southern Rock to Nina Simone’s Soul: Peter McDade on...
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Peter McDade joins me to talk about his rock novel from Wampus Multimedia ‘Songs by Honeybird’, then journalist Alan Light, author of ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’,...
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Episode 37: Rememberin' and Rockin' to the 1980s Cult Classic Film 'Eddie and...
In this episode of Rock is Lit, join me for a captivating journey back to the 1980s, as my guest Sherry Thomas and I delve into the cult classic movie ‘Eddie and The Cruisers’, starring Michael Pare,...
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Episode 38: Music, Mystery, and Mountains: The Appalachian Influence in Emily...
Step into the mystical and melodic world of the Appalachian Mountains as we embark on an exploration of North Carolina author Emily Alice Katz’s short story “A Wayfarer at Devil’s Elbow,” which...
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Episode 39 Reckoning and Redemption: GenXCore Unveils the Punk Rock Soul of...
In this episode of Rock is Lit, we journey into the punk-rock heart of GenXCore's novel, ‘California Roadkill’, exploring the raw and resonant narrative that unravels violence, homelessness, and...
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Episode 40 Prog Tales: Inside Jason Warburg’s Novel ‘Never Break the Chain’,...
In Episode 40 Jason Warburg talks about his novel ‘Never Break the Chain’, and Mac B. and Action Jackson from The Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast talk prog rock. Episode 40 Promo Jason...
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Episode 41 Beyond ‘Double Fantasy’: Laurie Kaye’s Journey to John Lennon’s...
Step into the rhythm of rock’s golden era with Laurie Kaye on Rock is Lit. Join us as she shares the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments from her life leading up to John Lennon’s last interview, all...
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Episode 42 Capturing the Legends: Photographer Neal Preston’s Rock Odyssey
In this exclusive Rock is Lit episode, we step into photographer Neal Preston's unparalleled career capturing on film some of rock's greatest legends. Watch the Episode on YouTube Neal PrestonNeal...
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Episode 43 Soul Music and Southern Roots: Michael Parker On His Novel ‘If You...
In this episode of Rock is Lit, Tar Heel native and acclaimed author Michael Park takes us on a melodic journey through his soul music-infused novel, ‘If You Want Me to Stay’. Michael Parker Michael...
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Bonus Episode Stairway to 80: Rock is Lit Celebrates Led Zeppelin Guitar...
Rock is Lit is turning up the volume for a very special episode celebrating the 80th birthday of one of the greatest guitarists in rock ‘n roll history, Jimmy Page! Watch the Episode on YouTube About...
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Episode 44: Navigating the Musical Landscape of the 1960s with Frye Gaillard...
Join us on Rock is Lit as we explore the transformative 1960s with author Frye Gaillard and his nonfiction masterpiece ‘A Hard Rain,’ delving into the era’s tragic and hopeful narratives, cultural...
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Episode 45 Part 1 ‘Tonechaser’ Chronicles: Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks...
In Part 1 of Episode 45, Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks About His 26-Year Friendship With Eddie Van Halen, Which He Chronicles in His Book ‘Tonechaser’. Episode Promo Steve Rosen About the...
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Episode 45 Part 2 ‘Tonechaser’ Chronicles: Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks...
In Part 2 of Episode 45, Music Journalist Steve Rosen Talks More About His 26-Year Friendship With Eddie Van Halen, Which He Chronicles in His Book ‘Tonechaser’. Episode Promo Steve Rosen Steve Rosen...
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Episode 46
In Episode 46 of Rock is Lit, Kelley McNeil discusses her newly released novel ‘Mayluna’, delving into the intricate connections between a legendary British alternative-rock band, their iconic lead...
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