Best Chubby Man Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Movie Talk: Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music 1:18:01

8d ago1:18:01

1:18:01

Richard D'Orazi and Andrea Lewis join Nick to discuss Questlove's recent documentary Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music. We talk about our favorite musical performances, interview segments, and so much more. Richard also recounts his experience attending a live taping of SNL in early May. This episode is released in conjunction with the Ro…

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Clyde Stubblefield 1:07:44

24d ago1:07:44

1:07:44

Filmmaker Trevor Banks (Give the Drummer Some) joins us to discuss the career and legacy of legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield. Most famous as a member of James Brown's band throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Stubblefield's drumming led to some of the most innovative and widely-sampled drum breaks in music history. Stubblefield's influence is undeni…

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Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part II 29:48

26d ago29:48

29:48

Part II of our fun interview continues with John Mutford and Tony Greathouse answering a few more music-related questions. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part I 29:54

28d ago29:54

29:54

The first of two episodes where anything goes on Rock in Retrospect! I invited back to the show John Mutford, Tony Greathouse, and Kyle Hildreth to answer some fun music-related questions. Part II will be released this Wednesday. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Movie Talk: Better Man 1:33:57

1M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

Matt and Lucy (Robbie Williams Rewind) join Nick to discuss the Michael Gracey-directed music biopic Better Man and all things Robbie Williams! Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Reacting to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announcement 1:18:06

1M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Tom Lane, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg, and Greg Peurach return to discuss their reactions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Announcement of the 2025 inductees. We recorded this episode the night after the big announcement. This year's inductees are Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, Cyndi Lauper, Outk…

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Movie Talk: Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple 1:00:34

1M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss the 2024 Max documentary Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple. They discuss Van Zandt's legendary one-of-a-kind career as a performer, producer, arranger, political activist, and so much more! Send us a te…

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The Last Episode 57:11

1M ago57:11

57:11

We recorded this over a year and a half ago, and I never had the heart to mix it and release it... More so out of spite because I didn't want the show to end. But endings are a part of the cycle. I hope you can enjoy laughing with us one last time. From all of us at On Second Watch, thank you...By Tim

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Chubby Checker 1:21:49

1M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

Philip Bergman (Rock Hall Monitors) joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the 60s rock-and-roll icon Chubby Checker. We talk about Checker's association with Dick Clark and American Bandstand, the enduring legacy of "The Twist," our favorite songs from his catalog, and his current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.…

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Billy Idol 1:11:14

2M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

Pat Francis (Rock Solid) joins Nick to discuss the legendary career of Billy Idol. We discuss Idol's partnership with guitarist and songwriter Steve Stevens, his status as an MTV icon, his truckload of hit singles, and his current nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2025 class. Send us a text…

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Movie Talk: Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22 53:04

2M ago53:04

53:04

Mike Drew returns to give his thoughts on the concert film Liam Gallagher: Knebworth 22. We also discuss Oasis' highly anticipated tour later this year, Oasis' status as Britpop icons, and share our favorite songs from Gallagher's catalog. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Phish 1:32:07

2M ago1:32:07

1:32:07

The first in a series of artist-centric episodes spotlighting some of this year's nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To kick things off, I invited music editor Ryan Gibbs (InBetweenDrafts) to talk about the career, legacy and current Rock Hall nomination of the mighty jam band Phish. Send us a text…

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100th Episode Celebration: Listeners Q&A 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

We've hit a huge milestone! It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, we asked you, our listeners, to send in your questions for Nick to answer. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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David Johansen / New York Dolls 1:17:18

2M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Aaron Conn (host of Albums Uncovered) comes on to discuss the legacy of the late, great David Johansen. He was the lead singer of the legendary protopunk band the New York Dolls and had a very successful solo career under both his name and his persona Buster Poindexter. We celebrate the life and career of a one-of-a-kind performer who is one of the…

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Movie Talk: Kneecap 1:20:28

3M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Let's honor the Irish by discussing Kneecap, the rebellious trio from Belfast who have taken the world by storm with their unique brand of Irish-infused hip hop. I invited Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), Hector Contreras, Kyle Hildreth, and Tony Greathouse to talk about the group's upcoming 2024 film. We also discuss Michael…

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Interview with Ross Warner (Author of American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond) 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Writer Ross Warner (Drunk on Sunday) joins us to discuss his latest book, American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond (2024), about the early years of the legendary American rock band. We also discuss our shared love of the band, how Pearl Jam's Mike McCready came to write the book's foreword, and much more. We conclude b…

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Movie Talk: Priscilla 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

David Lizerbram (Rock Docs) returns to discuss Sofia Coppola's biographical drama Priscilla (2023) starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis Presley. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Movie Talk: Elton John: Never Too Late 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Kailyn, Jordan, and Sam return to discuss the recent Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. The film focuses on the life and career of the legendary performer and also incorporates performances from his farewell tour. We talk about our earliest memories of Elton, our thoughts on the film and its Oscar-nominated song, and conclude with our …

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2025 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with great works that were snubbed. We also discuss the Oscars’ decision to omit live performances from this year’s ceremo…

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Movie Talk: A Complete Unknown 1:13:24

3M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Scott and Andrew (hosts of I've Got That on Vinyl) join Nick to discuss James Mangold's A Complete Unknown (2024), the Oscar-nominated biopic that focuses on the early years of Bob Dylan. The film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, and Elle Fanning. Other topics discussed include Scott meeting Dylan in the early 1990s and a run…

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Reacting to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announcement 1:24:53

4M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Tom Lane, Mark Lempke, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg and Greg Peurach return to discuss this year's nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Artists nominated this year include Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Ou…

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Movie Talk: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

All aboard...the Douche Caravan is sailing away on a yacht! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of the Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of the EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford return to discuss the latest film in Max's Music Box series Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (2024). This film charts the music and careers of Yacht Rock's most famous artists including Stee…

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Team INXS for the Rock Hall 1:35:47

4M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

On this very special episode, Hadyn Murdoch, Jon Jamen (both part of the INXS All Areas Podcast) and Jim Skivalidas (a member of the Induct INXS campaign) to discuss why they feel INXS should be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It's what you need to kick off February! If you haven't already listened, check out our previous INXS episode w…

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Rock Hall Prospects Project Rankings: 2025 Update 1:17:57

4M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Joe Kwaczala (host of Who Cares About the Rock Hall?) returns to discuss Nick's recently updated 'Rock Hall Prospects Project' list, now in its fifth year, which ranks the worthiest and most deserving artists for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. We discuss the artists who made the top 10, the 14 newly-added artists on this year's list, and concl…

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Movie Talk: Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

R.I.P. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States who was also one of history's greatest humanitarians. To pay tribute to this great man, I invited three Carter historians and biographers (Randall Balmer, Michael Brown and Mark Lempke) to talk about Mary Wharton and Bill Flanagan's 2020 documentary Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President. Fe…

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Movie Talk: Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley 59:11

5M ago59:11

59:11

To celebrate what would've been Elvis Presley's 90th birthday today, I invited the great Tom Lane (Tom Lane's Music Blog) to discuss the Netflix documentary Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley. The film covers Elvis' life and career and, most notably, his triumphant 1968 television comeback special. This is a companion piece to o…

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2025 Rock Hall Nominees Draft 1:41:22

5M ago1:41:22

1:41:22

For our first episode of 2025, let's start with a draft....more precisely a Rock Hall Nominees Draft! Tom Lane, Mark Lempke, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg and Greg Peurach return to discuss who they believe will be nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Performers category in 2025. To spice things up, we're gonna predict the …

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Movie Talk: Band Aid - The Making Of The Original 'Do They Know It's Christmas?’ 1:20:27

5M ago1:20:27

1:20:27

A holiday surprise! I invited Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), John Mutford, Mike Drew, Hector Contreras, Kyle Hildreth, and Woody Meachum to discuss the 2024 documentary Band Aid - The Making Of The Original 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic charity single. The movie is streaming for free on YouTube! Se…

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Movie Talk: Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres 1:09:13

6M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Scott Kummer and Josh Hohbein (hosts of the I Got That on Vinyl) come on to discuss the 2022 Netflix documentary Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Jerry Lee Lewis 1:19:28

6M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Writers David Cantwell (No Fences Review) and Tom Lane (Music Blog) return to discuss the career and legacy of Jerry Lee Lewis. We talk a lot about Ethan Coen's recent documentary Trouble in Mind (2022) and also emphasize Lewis' place in the both the rock and roll and country genres. We conclude with our favorite tracks from the Killer. Send us a t…

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Movie Talk: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story 1:21:20

6M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

On the latest Movie Talk episode, things get a little weird...as we talk about all things Weird Al! I invited past guests Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), John Mutford, Mike Drew, Hector Contreras and Kyle Hildreth to talk about the 2022 music biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part II 1:24:47

7M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

The second of two episodes covering the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. For Part II, I invited Mark Lempke and Greg Peurach to talk about their experiences watching the ceremony live and in person! The ceremony took place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday October 19th. Topics discussed include our fa…

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part I 1:38:01

7M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

The first of two episodes covering the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. For Part I, I invited Darren Hines, Jordan Collins, Cliff O'Neill and Andrea Lewis to talk about their experiences watching the ceremony live and in person! The ceremony took place at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday October 19th. T…

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Barry Manilow 1:15:06

7M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Mike Wiles (Retro Rock Roundup) returns to discuss the life and legacy of singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. Topics discussed include Manilow's status as one of the most versatile and talented creative forces in American music , his many collaborations with famous artists, and his catalog of classic songs. Send us a text…

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Aaliyah 1:42:29

9M ago1:42:29

1:42:29

Albert Tsibu, who runs the @InductAaliyah campaign on various social media platforms, joins Nick to discuss his all-time favorite artist: the one and only Aaliyah. We have an in-depth conversation about the late singer's career and legacy. We discuss various topics such as Aaliyah's music videos, her status as a fashion icon, and our favorite songs…

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Movie Talk: Thriller 40 1:17:24

10M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

Music writer and critic Tom Lane (check out his Music Blog) returns to talk about Nelson George's documentary Thriller 40 (2023). The film focuses on the creation and legacy of Michael Jackson's iconic 1982 album. We have an informal discussion of the best and most memorable moments in the film, provide insight into the album's production history, …

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Movie Talk: Gaga Chromatica Ball 1:10:35

10M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Returning guests Kailyn Champlin, Peter Waters and Sam Ratner join Nick to discuss the recent concert film Gaga Chromatica Ball (2024) starring the one and only Lady Gaga. We share how we became fans of her music, our thoughts on the film, and choose our favorite songs from her catalog. A really fun episode that was just born this way! Send us a te…

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Huey Lewis and the News 1:26:14

11M ago1:26:14

1:26:14

We just celebrated our 3-year anniversary this past week and this is our 75th episode! To celebrate this achievement, I invited the great David Festini back on the show to talk about one of our favorite artists of the 1980s: Huey Lewis and the News. We discuss this hugely popular band's rise to fame, their unique sound, their status as icons of the…

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Movie Talk: The Beach Boys 1:09:58

11M ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Jordan Raycine (Needle Drops) and Sam Ratner join Nick to discuss the new Disney+ documentary The Beach Boys (2024). The film covers the career of the iconic American band and we have plenty of thoughts on this one. With July 4th happening this week, there isn't a more perfect time to discuss this film! Send us a text…

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Movie Talk: Bob Marley: One Love 59:30

12M ago59:30

59:30

Andy Heller (Fat Dude Digs Flicks Movie Podcasts) joins Nick to discuss the recent music biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Movie Talk: Let It Be 1:05:29

12M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Patrick Dupuis (EETF Podcast), Hector Contreras and Kyle Hildreth join me to discuss the Beatles documentary Let It Be (1970). Long unavailable to the general public for many years, the film is now streaming on Disney+. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Movie Talk: Back to Black 59:41

12M ago59:41

59:41

Christy Alexander Hallberg (Rock is Lit) and Staci Layne Wilson (Rock & Roll Nightmares) return to discuss the recent Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black (2024). Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Movie Talk: The Greatest Night in Pop 1:05:37

1y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

The Douche Caravan returns with Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle), Patrick Dupuis (The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford coming on to discuss Bao Nguyen's Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop (2024). The film tells the story of the charity single "We Are the World" spearheaded by Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in 1985. They assem…

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Movie Talk: The Stones and Brian Jones 44:05

1y ago44:05

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Music journalist, filmmaker and podcast host Staci Layne Wilson (Rock & Roll Nightmares) joins us to discuss Nick Broomfield's documentary The Stones and Brian Jones (2023). The film covers the life and times of Rolling Stones founding member and multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones who died at age 27 in 1969. Send us a text…

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Reacting to the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees 1:37:49

1y ago1:37:49

1:37:49

Tom Lane, Michelle Bourg and Mark Lempke give their initial thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 inductees. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Peter Frampton 1:20:21

1y ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Wes Gabrielsen returns to discuss the career and legacy of iconic singer-guitarist Peter Frampton. Topics discussed include Frampton's collaborations with legendary artists, his magnum opus Frampton Comes Alive! and our experiences seeing him perform live in recent years. We conclude with a discussion of Frampton's current nomination for induction …

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Movie Talk: Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis 1:04:18

1y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

The Douche Caravan returns with Jon Lamoreaux (The Hustle), Patrick Dupuis (The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford coming on to discuss Anton Corbijn's documentary Squaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2022). The film tells the story of Hipgnosis who designed some of the most iconic album covers in rock and roll history. They worked legendary…

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2024 Oscar Nominees in the Music Categories 1:12:29

1y ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Darren Hines and Peter Waters return to discuss the nominees in the music categories at this year's Academy Awards. We analyze all ten scores and songs, give our personal rankings, our predictions on who will win and cap it off with great works that were snubbed. Send us a textBy Nick Bambach

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Lenny Kravitz 50:49

1+ y ago50:49

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Music journalist David Schnelwar returns to discuss the career and legacy of Lenny Kravitz. Topics discussed include Kravitz's musical influences, notable collaborations, his ability to stay relevant for 35+ years and our favorite songs from his iconic career. We also discuss Kravitz's recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and why he deserves …

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Sinead O'Connor 1:00:18

1+ y ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Liza Lentini of SPIN returns to talk about the life and career of the late great Sinead O'Connor. We talk about Sinead's talents as a singer and songwriter, her activism, our favorite songs from her catalog and her recent nomination for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Nothing Compares talking 2 Liza about Sinead! Please check out Liza'…

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