Classic Rock Album Olympics

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics, hosts Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez introduce their podcast format, which involves awarding Olympic-style medals to songs on classic rock albums.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez analyze The Beatles' 'Sgt.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez introduce their podcast episode analyzing the classic rock album 'Straight Up' by Badfinger, focusing on Robert's personal connection to the band and the album's rarity.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss and award medals to songs from The Who's 1975 album 'Who By Numbers' in their classic rock podcast.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Bob Dylan's 1965 album Highway 61 Revisited, analyzing his prolific output and artistic approach during the 1960s.

This episode discusses the collaborative album 'Rough Mix' by Pete Townsend and Ronnie Lane, exploring their backgrounds in The Who and Faces/Small Faces, and the unique nature of their partnership.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Cat Stevens' album 'Tea for the Tillerman' in their Classic Rock Album Olympics format, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to songs while providing background on the artist.

The hosts discuss The Byrds' 1966 album 'Fifth Dimension', exploring its historical context and planning to select standout songs from it.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Joni Mitchell's 1974 album 'Court and Spark' and their criteria for awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to songs.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses of the Holy, sharing personal stories about discovering the band's music.

Two music historians discuss Paul Simon's solo album 'Hearts and Bones', debating its place in his discography and comparing it to his work with Simon and Garfunkel.

The hosts discuss listener requests for classic rock albums to review, including works by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and David Bowie, while engaging in friendly banter about their favorites.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Elton John's album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' in their Classic Rock Album Olympics podcast, awarding medals to songs and exploring his background and songwriting with Bernie Taupin.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez introduce their podcast where they analyze classic rock albums by awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to songs, starting with The Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss and award medals to songs from Steely Dan's 1972 debut album 'Can't Buy a Thrill' in their Classic Rock Album Olympics format.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez analyze Bruce Springsteen's 1984 album 'Born in the U.S.A.', discussing its misunderstood title track and awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to songs.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss Supertramp's 1979 album 'Breakfast in America' and award gold, silver, and bronze medals to its songs.

Hosts Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez introduce their podcast format of awarding medals to classic rock songs and begin discussing Fleetwood Mac's self-titled White Album, covering its formation in the late 1960s and early lineup instability.

Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez introduce the Classic Rock Album Olympics and focus on Stevie Wonder's Fulfillingness' First Finale, discussing its unique title and referencing an Eddie Murphy joke, while teasing their upcoming medal selections for the songs.

Music historians discuss classic rock's tradition of protest songs, using Bruce Springsteen's new release as a contemporary example while introducing their analysis of The Eagles' album.

Hosts Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss and rank songs from classic rock albums, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals.

Music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss classic rock albums, awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals to songs.