Podcasts by Shabby Road Record Show Podcast

“The Reunion Tour” - Ep 240 from 2023-08-01T13:36

Your Shabby pals return with a brand new episode! Which band suffered not one, not two..but three “rock star tragedies?” Which band tired to make it in London but due to riots moved back to thei...

“The Farewell Tour” -Ep 239 from 2020-03-10T04:00

Which artist suffers from elephantitus? Which challenge did AD’s mom throw at the gang for this episode? Which artist performed at “Cooch-ella”? Which song embarrassed AD at a blues gig? Who doe...

Announcing Shabby’s Farewell Tour from 2019-12-23T18:46:44

A special message from AD, Ryan and Lizz regarding the future of the podcast.

”Full Moon Fever” - Ep. 236 from 2019-12-17T05:00

Which guitarist broke down his bass player’s door with an ax Shining style in order to retrieve a crucifix for a seance? Which album contains audio recorded during an assisted suicide...

”Barnacle Bailing Flying Circus” - Ep. 235 from 2019-12-10T05:00

Which drummer never revealed his identity until he starred in a B movie called “Biceps of Steel?” Which rocket hosted a dinner party for his friends and served curry from a giant bowl...

“Super Segments: “AD’s Oddballs Vol 2.” from 2019-12-03T05:00

Band names that instantly make you laugh are on offer this week as we celebrate AD’s Oddballs. If you would like to hear more, these segments were taken from Episode 42 "So..Who's Gon...

”Helicopter Banged” - Ep. 234 from 2019-11-26T05:00

Which artist had a prescription for speed, and why would a doctor prescribe that? Which artist was directed to make an anti-drug statement at a concert and doesn’t remember what he sa...

”Milking the Rhinoceros’ Teet ”- Ep. 233 from 2019-11-19T05:00

Which singer would routinely puke on stage much to the delight of his fans? Which band unwittingly financed a legendary recording studio thanks to their appalling contract with their ...

”When the Hippies Took Over Vietnam”- Ep. 232 from 2019-11-12T05:00

Which singer cancelled a tour because of a toothache? Which album features large pictures of 2 unknown producers instead of pictures of the band members? Which soul singer got his big...

“Super Segments: Just Dumb Enough To Be Great” from 2019-10-29T04:00

We have enjoyed some pretty dumb songs over the span of our show. This week, we look into a couple of our favorites. They are aggressively horny, juvenile and stupid. But we sure love...

“Super Segments: AD’s Oddballs Vol 1” from 2019-10-22T04:00

No one is more freewheeling with his cash at the record store than AD. In this episode we choose a couple examples of him finding oddball bands and bringing them on the show.

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”The Welcome Hooker”- Ep. 231 from 2019-10-15T04:00

Which newly released album is so bad that AD is demanding the band refund his money? Which music video miraculously cured Ryan of an illness in 1983? Which band changed musical styles...

”Goose Brains”- Ep. 230 from 2019-10-08T04:00

Which album did critics call “an example of why live albums should be banned?” Which album received a review in Melody Maker that stated “put this record on and watch your friends dis...

”There’s Gotta Be More Butter in the House”- Ep. 229 from 2019-10-01T04:00

Which artist admonished his audience for not knowing the words to his hit song? Which rocker became his band’s frontman based on his personality despite having a better singing and be...

”Kiss the Pink Microphone”- Ep. 228 from 2019-09-24T04:00

Which rock guitarist died on stage in Nashville? What is the “invisible record?” Which guitarist became an acting coach, training actors how to act like they play guitar? Which female...

“Super Segments: Heavy Metal Massacre!” from 2019-09-17T04:00

Put on your sleeveless jean jacket, studded arm bands and high top sneakers because the Shabby gang is all 80’s metal this week. First up, AD takes us back to 1985 when he was palling...

”There’s LSD in the Kool-Aid, Child!”- Ep. 227 from 2019-09-10T04:00

Which rock star briefly left the business to attend Harvard? Which lead singer was once spotted “cheerfully” snorting an unknown green powder with Tommy James and the Shondells? What ...

”Urine a Safer Place” - Ep. 226 from 2019-09-03T04:00

Which rocker narrated a children’s fable on record for his son? Whose set list does Ryan use to put AD on an emotional roller coaster? Which artist had an album rejected but after one...

”Just Stay On Your Couch, Fatso!” - Ep. 225 from 2019-08-27T04:00

Which drummer quit playing drums forever after seeing John Bonham play? Which singer was instrumental in grooming many artists on Motown? Which superstar bassist did AD (allegedly) do...

”Fry Me a Coop” - Ep. 224 from 2019-08-20T04:00

Which band did the old ‘title track bonus track’? Which pop singer became a horror fiction writer? Can you name a great drummer who wore glasses? Which rocker’s day job was breeding m...

“Super Segments: Neil vs Cher and HEY AIRBAG!” from 2019-08-13T04:00

This week we feature a couple of our favorite moments from when we had a guest on the Chevy van bench seat. First up, Shabby icon Neil Merryweather discusses throwing spitballs into C...

“Fuh-Didda Fuh-Didda Fuh-Didda” - Ep. 223 from 2019-08-06T04:00

Where is Stuart and will his credit card activity lead us to his whereabouts? What was AD wearing when he was arrested by a hot female cop in Amsterdam? Which 80’s metal band do AD an...

“Break Me Off a Piece of that Slappy Wong” - Ep. 222 from 2019-07-30T04:00

Which rocker became, as AD calls it, “the Mel Blanc of Anime”? Which rocker crashed his car through the gates of Graceland? Which artist is rumored to have killed one or more of his 7...

“File in my Fudge Cake” - Ep. 221 from 2019-07-23T04:00

Which singer got into an all out brawl with Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson on stage, in the middle of a concert? What do Ryan and AD consider to be the best concept album of all tim...

“Super Segments: KISS Killers and An All Time Shabby Crack Up” from 2019-07-16T04:00

Featured on this edition, our discussion on KISS KILLERS from 1982. After this episode was released in season 5, an episode called “Pepper Ringo” one of our listeners noticed that dur...

“Liberace Dressed” - Ep. 220 from 2019-07-09T04:00

Which artists switched their stage names when the art director of their debut album incorrectly listed the wrong names under their picture? What is AD’s pet peeve with respect to albu...

“Cannibaland is Ran By Clowns” - Ep. 219 from 2019-07-02T04:00

Which album is just too big and grand for the Shabby pals to like? How has AD managed to find a second song centered around cannibalism? Which prog rock song is based on the old Tom a...

SRRSS03 “Super Segments: Shabby Deals and Dinky Diamond” from 2019-06-25T04:00

Ryan plays Monte Hall in a game based on the classic show “Let’s Make a Deal”. We discuss Jeff Beck’s Truth album and the triumvirate of 1960’s British guitarists. AD brings an album ...

“Nobber From the Beer Cooler” - Ep. 218 from 2019-06-18T04:00

Which band recorded a song ripping off Led Zeppelin purposefully in response to them not giving credit to the black artists they never credited? Which band featured two brothers who t...

“You Can’t Go Wrong With Yugoporn” - Ep. 217 from 2019-06-11T04:00

Which 80’s era comedian did AD befriend and party with on a regular basis? Which “sugar bear” was one of the last people to see T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan alive? Which singer started ...

“Trust Me, I’m in the Music Business” - Ep. 216 from 2019-06-04T04:00

“Trust Me, I’m in the Music Business” - Ep. 216

Which duo traded barbs at each other in songs on their respective solo albums? Which album was released on “piss yell...

SRRSG07 ”Motley Crue’s Theater of Pain with BJ From Rock and or Roll Podcast” from 2019-05-28T04:00

Your Shabby pals Ryan and AD join BJ Kahuna for a frank discussion about the debacle that is Theatre of Pain. Includes a track by track analysis and all the shameful backstory behind ...

”Turn it Crackwise” - Ep. 215 from 2019-05-21T04:00

Which singer proclaimed that AD would not live to see the age of 30? Which landscaper was thrust into the music business by her friends based on her vocal prowess? Did Cher have plast...

”Riding the Scarecrow” - Ep. 214 from 2019-05-17T08:40:37

Which band angered most of the London music scene in 1967 when they were awarded “house band” status at the legendary Marquee Theatre? Which singer paid a half a million dollars to ge...

“Happy Hour 12” from 2019-04-23T04:00

Single disc live albums from the 70’s get hoisted from steerage onto the plank for a game of OVERBOARD. Three dark, early 70’s German albums are up for sale and AD has to put them in ...

”Take a Powder!” - Ep. 212 from 2019-04-16T04:00

Which rocker left the music business to own a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise? Which band did AD have a misconception of what they sounded like? Which name for the new turntable was ...

”Teasy E. and Gretchen Goes to Hell” - Ep. 211 from 2019-04-09T04:00

Which band was named after a bass player that actually could not perform on their debut album due to contractual obligations? Which band mixed their live album AFTER partying at the b...

”King’s Colon Iowa” - Ep. 210 from 2019-04-02T04:00

Which singer was forced onto the top of a barn to sing in order to get the epic power required for a song? Which band has a “druggy mid period” that AD loves? Which song inspired Lizz...

”Stroopwafels!” - Ep. 209 from 2019-03-26T04:00

Which album did AD lose in the mid 70’s and was unable to locate another copy until last month? Which drummer coaxed his bass playing brother to buy $15,000 worth of cocaine, leading ...

“Heels on Heroin” - Ep. 208 from 2019-03-19T04:00

What event caused AD to forgive Morrissey for his years of terrible music? Which guitarist fought off 3 guys backstage trying to protect is drunk friend? Which album does AD put into ...

”Table for One and a Half” - Ep. 207 from 2019-03-12T04:00

Which album has risen to the top of AD’s “I didn’t know ya had it in ya” list? Which producer set out to record the world’s longest pop song, creating a piece that lasted for over 3 h...

”Table for One and a Half” - Ep. 207 from 2019-03-12T04:00

Which album has risen to the top of AD’s “I didn’t know ya had it in ya” list? Which producer set out to record the world’s longest pop song, creating a piece that lasted for over 3 h...

”Table for One and a Half” - Ep. 207 from 2019-03-12T04:00

Which album has risen to the top of AD’s “I didn’t know ya had it in ya” list? Which producer set out to record the world’s longest pop song, creating a piece that lasted for over 3 h...

”Underbeer!” - Ep. 206 from 2019-03-05T05:00

Which rock star has AD always wanted to smoke a doob with? Which album was delayed by a George Forman/Joe Frasier fight? Which album artwork influenced Chad’s wardrobe? Which album di...

“Hubba Hubba Hubba” - Ep. 205 from 2019-02-26T05:00

Which rocker’s final request before his death was to get a copy of his band’s greatest hits on vinyl? Which band’s former guitarist demanded his image be airbrushed out of the current...

..For Your Uncle Suzi” - Ep. 204 from 2019-02-19T05:00

Which singer lost all her money when her accountant disclosed that he had not paid her taxes throughout her career? Which album sparks a conversation about taking your grandmother to ...

”Cheap…and Worth It” - Ep. 203 from 2019-02-12T05:00

Which drummer was approached in 1980 to replace Peter Criss in KISS, but was rejected because his picture appeared on 2 albums? Is there such a thing as “prog hippy music?” Which albu...

”Beating My Elvis In Public” - Ep. 202 from 2019-02-05T05:00

Which band crushed 3000 paper coffee cups to create the sound of a marching army on their record? Which songwriting duo split apart when one of them presented a country ballad for the...

”Domo Arigato Yourself” - Ep. 201 from 2019-01-29T05:00

Which artist formed his own band named after him and upon quitting, his band carried on still using his name? Which song was inspired by the singer hitting on the wife of a singer rec...

“Shabby’s 200th Show - All Listener Requests!” - Ep. 200 from 2019-01-22T05:00

Power pop, art rock, prog rock, and power metal reign supreme as we take on 12 listener requests to commemorate our 200th show. AD tells a wild story about playing with the 13th Floor...

“Monkeys and Tails” - Ep. 199 from 2019-01-15T05:00

Which band would get drunk and crawl under dry ice, hidden from view, to menace the headline act? Which band’s lyrical direction was inspired by the 1970 Kent State shooting? What ban...

“Ball of Fame” - Ep. 198 from 2019-01-08T05:00

Which musician wound up selling fish from the back of a van after his music career was over? Which artist wrote songs for artists as diverse as KISS, Pointer Sisters, Judas Priest and...

More Super Segments! from 2019-01-01T05:00

Once again we revisit some of Shabby’s best segments. This week Ryan brings some classic rock and roll and ol’ HAL5000 launches arguably the best drops from his tenure as computer sid...

Super Segments! from 2018-12-25T05:00

Join us as we revisit some of Shabby’s best segments. This week AD talks quaaludes and brings in a band that refused to record until they found their stash. Ryan brings an all time fa...

“Thru the Goo” - Ep. 197 from 2018-12-18T05:00

What does Ryan choose as his record of the year for 2018? Does AD’s record of the year even count since he didn’t really play by the rules? What other records made the “honorable ment...

”A Shockingly Shabby Christmas!” - Ep. 196 from 2018-12-11T05:00

Which artist took his kids to a hip, young singer’s concert and got inspired to begin playing his back catalog again to hear people cheer? What city did Ryan do his underage drinking ...

“..and the Robot Had a Beard!” - Ep. 195 from 2018-12-04T05:00

Which album did Rolling Stone call “not just bad, it’s downright pathetic?” Which label executive was an avid bass fisherman? Which touring act does AD try to use his math skills to d...

”Flirty Fishing” - Ep. 194 from 2018-11-27T05:00

Which guitarist left his band to join a religious cult after a sound check and prior to a gig in Los Angeles? Which guitarist trashed his guitar and his dressing room, refused to go o...

”Take Advantage of Those Wack-offs”- Ep. 193 from 2018-11-20T05:00

Which song was inspired by an arrest for littering? What artist performed on a radio station and didn’t know he was being recorded? Which band’s members all recorded concept albums in...

”Quite the Honker”- Ep. 192 from 2018-11-13T05:00

Which Swedish doom band has their own line of beer? Which punk band was signed to Bomp Records after recording their demo at Shabby Road? Which artist, down on his luck, only had the ...

“Happy Hour 11” from 2018-11-06T05:00

Shabby music geeks return for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. Tarted up British glam rockers have a monkey knife fight on the ledo deck to surviv...

”Spaceballs”- Ep. 191 from 2018-10-30T04:00

Which album was recorded after the group had committed murders? Which guitarist was inspired by seeing Humble Pie the night they recorded “Rockin’ the Fillmore?” What is the most retu...

”One Hungry Alligator”- Ep. 190 from 2018-10-23T04:00

Which guitarist got stabbed by a fork thrown at him from a balcony during a concert? Which 1970’s punk rock 45 is fetching $500 on discogs? Will Carl have a “problem with that?” Which...

”Shabbleheads”- Ep. 189 from 2018-10-16T04:00

Who was John Lord’s influence on the Hammond organ? What happened at Seattle’s Edgewater Inn in 1969, and which bands were involved? Which singer had to hide from his furious guitaris...

”Balloons and Sex”- Ep. 188 from 2018-10-09T04:00

Which guitarist received a backlash in the press after stating he’d “never heard of Jimmy Page?” Which legendary producer confuses AD? Which guitarist was shunned by Ritchie Blackmore...

”This Guy’s the Limit”- Ep. 187 from 2018-10-02T04:00

Which singer did not want to record a live album because he knew the band was drinking too much? Which rock band manager began his career running bingo halls? Which band does Kurt hav...

”We’ve Got a Blimp!” - Ep. 186 from 2018-09-25T04:00

Which band was forced by the record label to NOT play on their fourth album? Which drummer lit a bag of crayfish on fire 30,000 feet in the air while flying to New Zealand? According ...

”Clam Jams”- Ep. 185 from 2018-09-18T04:00

Which band drank banana daiquiris and played connect four at the bar across the street from the studio instead of recording their album? Which artist’s cool strut came about because h...

”I'll Put You In Hospital!” - Ep. 184 from 2018-09-11T04:00

Which artist’s father was the tour manager for the Kinks? What was legendary album artist Roger Dean’s first album cover? Which artist won a motor rally in Africa? Which female punk r...

”Wait ’Til Your Father Gets Home” - Ep. 183 from 2018-09-04T00:18:33

Which artist was accused then acquitted of sexual assault of his 11 year old daughter only to be charged again a few years later for the same crime with a different girl? Which band b...

“Raging and Throbbing” - Ep. 182 from 2018-08-28T04:00

Which band took half of KISS’ crowd on the Dynasty tour at a tour stop in New York? Why does AD not want to be the one who goes first tonight? Who did Lizz see in concert this weekend...

”See You Tomorrow at Practice…” - Ep. 181 from 2018-08-21T04:00

Which Michigan born guitarist was impersonated by a British imposter to soak money from Atlantic records meant for Twisted Sister? Which band did Van Halen beg to open for in Los Ange...

”Time Toupee” - Ep. 180 from 2018-08-14T04:00

Which opening band did AD see win over the crowd at the Baltimore Civic Center in 1973? Which band does AD and Ryan disagree on? Which singer’s wife told him to quit his band because ...

”Two Beguiling Lies” - Ep. 179 from 2018-08-07T04:00

Which band became the hottest cover band in the midwest thanks to a DJ in Little Rock Arkansas who had access to British invasion singles prior to their release? Which famous live alb...

”Beat It, Magpie!” - Ep. 178 from 2018-07-31T04:00

Which rule does AD break in order to play his first album and why? Why does Lizz get creeped out? Which guitarist allegedly pulled a gun on Paul McCartney? Which producer claimed he c...

”Circus Berserkus” - Ep. 177 from 2018-07-24T04:00

Which record does the Shabby gang put on to cool off from the 107 degree temperature in Phoenix? Will “Shabby Springsteen” ever find love? Which artist threw voodoo dust in the face o...

”Two Steps from the Tooth” - Ep. 176 from 2018-07-17T04:00

Which EMT in New York kept the secret that he was the drummer on one of the biggest albums of the 1970’s? Which band’s box of merch was accidentally placed in a pile of dog poop then ...

SRRSH10 “Happy Hour 10” from 2018-07-10T04:00

Shabby music geeks return for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. British baroque pop rockers have a monkey knife fight on the ledo deck to survive t...

”Aquatic Sherpas” - Ep. 175 from 2018-07-03T04:00

Which singer refused to sing at Axl Rose’s wedding? Which recording studio does AD love so much he would buy any album that was recorded there? Which rock star was able to see the gir...

”Ace in the Can” - Ep. 174 from 2018-06-26T04:00

Which Canadian songwriting duo had a falling out when one of them converted to Mormonism? Which bassist quit the band because he didn’t like the dreary sound of the band’s latest numb...

”The Art of the Tucky” - Ep. 173 from 2018-06-19T04:00

Which drummer was discovered when a famous guitarist saw him failing miserably at a televised weightlifting competition? Which album credited the guy who fetched cigarettes and beer b...

”Lemon Shocker!” - Ep. 172 from 2018-06-12T04:30

Which artist’s career was ended when he was involved in a car accident while on his way to a concert for the troops in Iraq? Which manager was stabbed to death by the meth addled boyf...

”Hey, Big Umbrella!” - Ep. 171 from 2018-06-05T16:00

Which modern band’s frontman longs to collaborate with Blue Oyster Cult’s Buck Dharma? Which band was given a song written for AC/DC when Bon Scott was too drunk to sing it? Which “ra...

”Kunk or Puntry” - Ep. 170 from 2018-05-29T04:00

Which band got their name from an Olympia beer commercial? Which sleaze metal singer once recorded a Christmas album with Elvis’ Sun Records era backing band? Which concept album repl...

”Son of a Dollar Record Bonanza” - Ep. 169 from 2018-05-22T04:00

A listener favorite returns. Your Shabby pals visited the record store, got down on the floor and dug through the crates labeled $1. It’s six dollars worth of fun! Which album does Ry...

”You Mow, I’ll Bag” - Ep. 168 from 2018-05-15T04:00

Which rock star was once visited by a German man selling Nazi teeth and skulls? Which band did AD see 6 times in the 1970’s and they were awful every time? Which band began with makin...

"Happy Hour 9" from 2018-05-08T04:00

Shabby music geeks return for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. Southern rock bands ‘wrastle’ to see who survives a corn fed game of OVERBOARD. Three disparat...

”Take My Side, Please” - Ep. 167 from 2018-05-01T04:00

Which drummer was the subject of many practical jokes from his fellow band members, including the guitarist lighting his beard on fire? Which album artwork spelled the title wrong cau...

”Ima Hogg” - Ep. 166 from 2018-04-24T04:00

Which band got in a physical altercation with the promotor of the Us Festival because they refused to donate proceeds to charity? Which band was scheduled to be on the flight that was...

“Yankee Hanky” - Ep. 165 from 2018-04-17T04:00

Which band do we give “southern rock nicknames” to? Which album did Eric Clapton agree to perform on after getting drunk with the composer? Which band does AD say borrowed at least on...

”Pepper Ringo” - Ep. 164 from 2018-04-10T16:00

Which band had to quickly issue a greatest hits compilation with bonus new tracks to recoup losses incurred when their previous concept album bombed? Which artist left the music busin...

“Blizzard of Coke” - Ep. 163 from 2018-04-03T04:00

Which cocaine fueled artist had a pet monkey that would frequently attack his pit bull? What is AD’s new favorite Phoenix area band? Which punk band missed the boat by not releasing t...

“Look What the Fat Dragged In” - Ep. 162 from 2018-03-27T04:00

Which rocker rigged firecrackers to the opening act’s keyboard and detonated them during their set? Which guitarist was set to hang out with Bon Scott on the night of his death? Which...

”Hell’s a Poppin!” - Ep. 161 from 2018-03-20T04:00

Which singer auditioned with Black Sabbath in the mid 1980’s, but a scathing article in the UK press derailed the partnership? Which artist wants to reform his old band but with a dif...

"Happy Hour 8" from 2018-03-13T04:00

Your Shabby pals are back for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. Ronnie James Dio related bands battle like dragons in a magic game of OVERBOARD. Al...

“Running Gag” - Ep. 160 from 2018-03-06T05:00

Which rock opera pre-dates “Tommy” by the Who and Pete Townsend retracted his initial statement of being influenced by it? Which band is the only band to have released 25 studio album...

”Save Your Receipts, Coke Heads” - Ep. 159 from 2018-02-27T05:00

Which musician became the musical director for the band that was his first concert in the 1970’s? Which album does AD cite as “Mutt” Lange’s best produced album? Which 60’s pop star b...

"The Fourth Annual Shabby Awards" - Ep. 158 from 2018-02-20T05:00

Put on your finest threads and walk the red carpet with us to this year’s Shabbies. You get highlights (and lowlights) of the past year, hilarious live reads by Ricky, bad monologue j...

”Pickle Park Badge Bunny” - Ep. 157 from 2018-02-13T05:00

Which song does Ryan cite as the grandaddy of all “murdering your old lady” songs? Which band built the stage at CBGB’s? Which rock star told John Lennon to “F off” causing Lennon to ...

“Dink Wiffler” - Ep. 156 from 2018-02-06T07:00

Which guitarist played against Ritchie Blackmore and his soccer team in a pick up game in Connecticut? Which guitarist once auditioned to be the singer for Blood, Sweat and Tears? Whi...

“Hoof a Rug, Shine a Tile” - Ep. 155 from 2018-01-30T07:00

Which young band wanted to fire their manager and to retaliate he threatened to tell their parents about their drug use? Which band’s manager was in charge of leasing the Fillmore Wes...

“Old Pie Fans” -Ep. 154 from 2018-01-23T07:00

Which band demanded an interviewer meet them at dawn in a field then rode on horseback to greet him? Which future southern rock guitarist won a contest to have his high school garage ...

“Oh My Cod” - Ep. 153 from 2018-01-16T07:00

Which record label was started by the same guy that invented “hair in a can”? Which R&B singer is credited with saving Atlantic records? Which band released their first single on a 45...

“In Hog, Neato!” - Ep. 152 from 2018-01-08T00:18:55

Welcome to Season 5 of the Shabby Road Record Show! Which album took home the coveted “Album of the Year” for 2017? Which “nu metal” band has splintered into a side project that sound...

“Happy Hour 7” from 2018-01-02T07:00

Your Shabby pals are back for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. Titans of soul face off in a groovy game of OVERBOARD. Classic rock albums that you...

“Don’t Drink the Purple Stuff” - Ep. 151 from 2017-12-26T07:00

Which current metal band was formed because the founder thought that “not enough people like Saxon”? Which band enlisted the help of two legendary brothers to produce their throwback ...

”Desert Island Party in the 1970’s - SamePageCast” from 2017-12-19T07:00

Ryan joins Pods and Sods Network alumni Craig and Megan for a discussion about their favorite top 40 hits of the 1970’s year by year. Listen in as Ryan dishes out some music theory wi...

”The Shabbiest Christmas Ever!” - Ep. 150 from 2017-12-12T07:00

Which future guitar phenom did AD meet when he was only 11 years old? Which seminal punk album was recreated at a seedy club in the NYC east village this year with the lone surviving ...

”Iguana Cold Cut Sandwich” - Ep. 149 from 2017-12-05T06:30

Which guitarist was prevented from recording using his own name after his bandmates issued a cease and desist? Which German metal band’s concept album is about an intergalactic androi...

”A Beboobed Glitter Pope” - Ep. 148 from 2017-11-28T07:00

Which guitarist was fired for selling bootleg tapes to the fans without the other band members consent? Which band advertised another band’s record on the back of their record saying ...

“Happy Hour 6” from 2017-11-21T07:00

Your Shabby pals are back for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. It’s a side long prog rock showdown for OVERBOARD. AD chooses records he’s actually...

”My Beloved Sweethorse” - Ep. 147 from 2017-11-14T07:00

Which 90’s band were rivals with AD’s band? Which drummer was arrested for public drunkenness while walking his dog? Which trio split up and all three members recorded failed solo pro...

”Magic Toe” - Ep. 146 from 2017-11-07T07:00

Which song made a grizzled, old French fisherman sob when the songwriter performed it for him? Which avant garde artist was criticized in the press for hiring famous pop singers? Whic...

”A Dirty Word….Like Moist” - Ep. 145 from 2017-10-31T06:00

Which band landed a recording contract as a result of being involved in biker exploitation movies? Which guitarist and drummer used their live album to showcase impressions of a group...

”YamPod on Shuffle” - Ep. 144 from 2017-10-24T06:00

Which singer had an affair with his drummer’s wife, then when it soured, attempted suicide by chugging a bottle of furniture polish? Which album was nearly scrapped when the producer ...

”Nipple Clamps” - Ep. 143 from 2017-10-17T06:00

Which band claims to have captured all the “spooky elements of their souls” onto analog tape? Which singer of an 80’s hair band became a phone psychic in the 90’s? Which band re-recor...

”AD and the Aardvark” - Ep. 51 from 2017-09-19T06:00

An encore presentation of episode 51. Our pal Mikey Bones joins us for more classic stories and great tunes. The mystery boxes are filled with an eclectic blend of rock and roll. Whic...

"Where's My Crackpipe?" Ep. - 0 from 2017-09-12T06:00

What is the first album ever played on the Shabby Road Record Show? Which band got so high during the mixing of their live album that they forgot to include the recorded audience trac...

"Fumigation Sensation" Lifers - Chapter 13 from 2017-09-05T06:00

With Shabby overrun with pestilence, we pull a real gem from the vault. First, Ryan describes the horror that festered inside the studio while we were on tour. Then, we unearth a tape of Ryan an...

“Happy Hour 5" from 2017-08-29T06:00

Your Shabby pals are back for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a ga...

”Mass Debating” - Ep. 142 from 2017-08-22T06:00

In 1973, which drummer chastised KISS members Gene, Paul, and Ace for sneaking behind his drum set to mimic his unique playing style? Which album does AD describe as a drunken frat pa...

“Peaches Be Damned”- Ep. 141 from 2017-08-15T06:00

Which singer/songwriter has his band perform a song for a year on the road before taking it into the studio to record? Which guitarist got so wasted at Live Aid he doesn’t remember pa...

“Happy Hour 4” from 2017-08-08T06:00

Your Shabby pals are back for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a ga...

”Fuzzy Orgies” - Ep. 140 from 2017-08-01T16:00

Which female guitarist was rumored to have actually been a man? Which band changed their look to appear tougher, but only managed to lose their female fans and get beat up by their ne...

“Hypercoked” - Ep. 139 from 2017-07-25T06:00

Which record cover terrified an impressionable 5 year old Ryan? Which band’s logo makes reference to baseball and apple pie? Which producer once crashed his car into a bus that was ca...

”Poohjamas”- Ep. 138 from 2017-07-18T06:00

Which guitarist did AD say was mean, unhealthy and wearing a moo moo? Which rocker left the music business for a year to learn how to use a ham radio? Which singer left his band and f...

“What’s All Up in There?”- Ep. 137 from 2017-07-11T06:00

Which band won a lawsuit against a 90’s band for stealing their name and donated the money to charity? Which guitarist caused a huge tour to be delayed because he slipped and fell in ...

”Bunny Hutch” - Ep. 136 from 2017-07-04T06:00

Which rocker retired in the 90’s and then stumbled across an internet message board dedicated to him and upon joining was coaxed into coming out of retirement? Which songwriter wrote ...

“Happy Hour 3” from 2017-06-27T06:00

Join your Shabby pals for an hour of ROCK AND ROLL VINYL related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a game o...

“Mud Wrestle for the Crown” - Ep. 135 from 2017-06-20T06:00

Which rocker overdosed on amphetamines early in his career and from then on demanded his band members be drug free? Which drummer was murdered in his friend’s apartment and it remains...

”I Brought Enough For Everybody” - Ep. 134 from 2017-06-13T06:00

Which artist’s stage sir name was borrowed from his musician father’s stage name? Which proto metal band initially named their band after a 6 ton bird? Which band toured together for ...

“Return of the Dollar Record Bonanza” - Ep. 133 from 2017-06-06T06:00

Did you know that there are amazing records lurking in the dollar rack at your local record store? The gang at Shabby proves this by loading up the mystery boxes with recent finds fro...

“Manhandled in the Panhandle” - Ep 132 from 2017-05-30T06:00

Which singer allegedly met a music industry exec for lunch and proceeded to abduct and beat her for 20 hours? Which band played at a bike fest in Germany and jumped off the stage to b...

“Wicked Pissah” - Ep 131 from 2017-05-23T06:00

Which album did AD buy because a member of the band pictured on the back was wearing a shirt that AD used to own? Which band was known as “the monster that ate Cleveland” and threw fr...

“A Man From Nantucket” - Ep 130 from 2017-05-16T06:00

Which album cover was redone at the last minute because the photo of the band featured them out of their usual outfits? Who was AD’s band Monarch opening for when they blew up some py...

"Happy Hour 2" from 2017-05-09T06:00

Join Ryan, AD, Ricky, Lizz, and HAL for an hour of vinyl related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a game o...

“Strawberries!” - Ep 129 from 2017-05-02T06:00

Which band does AD think ruined their career by NOT releasing a double live album in 1975? Which song’s imagery depicting sexual relations at gunpoint landed the band on Tipper Gore’s...

“The KA Before the BOOM” - Ep 128 from 2017-04-25T06:00

Which singer auditioned for a famous band while the road crew held up score cards after each song? Which Welch prog band did AD bring this week strictly for redemption? Which singer d...

"Mikeypalooza" Ep 127 from 2017-04-18T06:00

Join Ryan, AD, Lizz, Ricky and HAL as they pay tribute to Shabby favorite and frequent guest host, Mikey Bones. Mikey passed away on April 1, 2017. He can be heard on 3 of our best ep...

SRRS126 ”Right Meow!” from 2017-04-11T06:00

What band did AD hear for the first time while in the dressing room at Chess King trying on girl’s jeans? Which musician was rumored to have been killed because he discovered a way to...

SRRSH01 "Shabby Road Happy Hour 1" from 2017-04-04T06:00

Join Ryan, AD, Ricky, Lizz, and HAL for an hour of vinyl related games, trivia, and discussion. The gang has to throw a record into the abyss, never to be heard from again in a game o...

SRRS125 ”Powerhose” from 2017-03-28T06:00

SRRS125 ”Powerhose”

Which band got their name from what the Mexican drug cartels call the United States CIA helicopters? Which drummer quit his band when a night of ...

SRRS124 ”Your Dirigible is Burning” from 2017-03-21T06:00

Our pal and bassist for Louis Prima Jr, Jonathan “Fizzo” Frias joins in the fun with a mystery box of his own. Which drummer thrilled AD when he autographed and personalized a CD for ...

SRRS123 ”Hermaphrodite Wrestling” from 2017-03-14T06:00

Which heavy rock band from the early 70’s had a singer who would go on to write “I Had the Time of My Life” from Dirty Dancing? Which road manager locked his band in the car and made ...

SRRS122 The Great Mom-off” from 2017-03-07T07:00

Ryan and AD’s mothers drop by Shabby Road to criticize the conditions, drink Jameson, and unveil their mystery boxes full of records that their sons were subjected to in the 60’s and ...

SRRS121 "The Third Annual Shabby Awards" from 2017-02-26T22:00

Grab some popcorn and your beverage of choice! It’s time for this year’s SHABBY AWARDS. Our annual gala that celebrates the best moments of the podcast. This show has it all. You’ll h...

SRRS120 “Swingo the Clown” from 2017-02-21T07:00

Which band’s music wound up on a illegitimate Billy Joel “pre fame” compilation album although they had no affiliation with Joel whatsoever? Which artist composed a song that Liza Min...

SRRS119 ”Swedes Don’t Yodel” from 2017-02-14T07:00

Our pal Steve Seaborg joins us with a mystery box of his own and by the end, the show goes completely off the rails. Which whiskey throated singer did a duet with Bonnie Tyler and his...

SRRS118 ”Naked at Tiffany’s” from 2017-02-07T07:00

What is a feeder band? Which album was so well written and performed it survived an appallingly drenched mix of echo and reverb by the producer? Which artist followed up his breakthro...

SRRS117 “Stamp Tramps” from 2017-01-31T07:00

According to AD, what are the most annoying few seconds in the history of music? Which band went so far over budget that the label hurriedly mixed and released the album while they we...

SRRS116 “Gong Bottoms” from 2017-01-24T07:00

Which rock star jumped off the stage in front of AD at a concert and AD proceeded to “dribble him like a basketball?” Which band found their horn player passed out on a park bench wit...