Middle Name Hercules: Recent Episodes
Hannah and Meagan
THE Rock and Roll Fan Theory Podcast. From two kids who've spent too much time imagining how one-off conversations between band members must have gone. Tune in every week for new tales of how the bands you might have heard of from the 60's, 70's and 80's made it big and came back down to earth.
Meagan and Hannah discuss the greatness of glam rock and spin their theoretical tires in the mud trying to figure out why it didn't come to the U.S. It was a dark and stormy night...
Thornton vs. Presley, Yardbirds vs. Zeppelin, Redding vs. Franklin? Devo vs. the Stones?!?! The list goes on.
More on the supposed rivalry between two all-time greats. Also, an aside on the pronunciation of words.
Have shots been fired between Macca and Jagger? Listen now for approximately half the story!
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Meagan and Hannah discuss the meteoric rise and tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
Middle Name Hercules will be moving to a bi-weekly format. Check back every other Tuesday for new episodes!
One of the largest incidents of loss in music history (in terms of music masters, not human life.)
For the premier of Season 2, Meagan and Hannah finally discuss the namesake of the worst podcast you've ever heard.
Today we discuss two American anthems that aren't quite as victorious as they may sound at first. Get ready to hear about the day the music died.
Today we discuss two of rock and roll's most famous casualties.
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It's teen angst on amphetamines (except for Roger Daltrey, the Angry Man of Rock n' Roll.)
It was one of the darkest times in our collective history, and the majority of Americans had no idea of the scope of the damage done. Today we take a look at some of the songs that inspired a generation of young Americans to take to the streets in protest of the Vietnam War.
I know it's only tax evasion, but I like it. Join us as we travel through time with the Rolling Stones.
From Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to the Rolling Stones and Lynyrd Skynyrd, join us on a visit to the two tiny studios that launched major hits throughout the 50's, 60's and 70's. Welcome to Muscle Shoals, AL; Hit Recording Capital of the World.
The Swamp-a-Thon to benefit the Muscle Shoals Music Foundation (May 4, 2021): https://www.facebook.com/events/359349372178268.
Today we examine the Rolling Stones formation and trajectory through the sixties. Body Count: 5.
Lil Nas X has caused a stir over the last few weeks when he released the "Montero (Call me By Your Name)" music video. It's not this first time people have been riled up by a 5 minute film, and it won't be the last.
Today we discuss Madonna's 1989 video for "Like a Prayer," which remains one of the most controversial videos of all time.
Youtube Channels referenced in this episode include:
- India Reacts: https://www.youtube.com/c/OhMyGoshIndia/featured
- Ayanna Cymone: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczr_oRuSVSSuwLgbQH5kaA
- YoursTrulyDavid: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6BwR6bUd59hS4hSaOU9lzg
- JayveeTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/SwaggJay1000
- ModernRenaissanceMan: https://www.youtube.com/user/tsmith1264
"Rip Rip Rip" today we're watching Richard O'Brien's follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Today we conclude our coverage of Cher and discuss her lasting impact in music, film, fashion, and philanthropy.
Model, actress and musician Grace Jones is the focus of this week's episode. Plus we take a shallow dive into the world of disco.
An exceptional, controversial, and (at times) contradictory life. Here is our episode on the architect of Rock and Roll.
Today we feature one of rock and roll's brightest stars. Join us as we highlight Tina Turner.
Join us as we trace the foundations of rhythm and blues, tock and roll, and soul music, and how Ray Charles and other black artists helped to break down racial barriers during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's and before.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the life of Johnny Mercer...'s hometown, Savannah, GA. Mercer wrote the lyrics to approximately 1,500 songs in his lifetime and went on to found Capitol Records.
Hannah and Meagan screen one of their favorite movies, Tommy (1975). Join us on this somewhat shallow dive into the Who's magic rock opera.
A look at the life and voice of one of rock's greatest front men, Freddie Mercury.
PLEASE NOTE: This episode was recorded in late Dec. 2020. References to the Zanzibar Revolution of 1964 were not made in connection or comparison to the January 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
The third installment of our Queen special features Meagan's highlight of Dr. Brian May and a special (and reluctant) guest in the form of Hannah's little baby brother, Banjo.
Meagan is on a journey of Roger Taylor discovery this week. Hannah is along for the ride.
It's the most wonderful time of year, so we are discussing each member of the most wonderful band, Queen, individually. First up is quiet man of the group, John Richard Deacon born August 19, 1951.
Hannah geeks out about Pink Floyd's "The Wall." Meagan tries.
This episode sees a change in format as the team works to catch up on recording after quarantine. Listen or watch along as Middle Name Hercules screens the 1982 film of the same name.
Meagan discusses the legend that almost was the Kinks in this episode on the life and times of a British Invasion band that was forced to retreat at the most critical time in their career.
Meagan is once again unenthused as Hannah geeks out about the career of another slightly off-beat artist, Kate Bush.
In this exciting episode, Meagan discusses the career of legendary piano man, Billy Joel, while being led on frequent tangents by Hannah. Eventually she confronts her co-host about an issue that's been needling at the back of her mind for nearly five years.
This week we discuss our favorite bubblegum pop turned glam rock turned hard rock band: The Sweet!
Note: Mick Tucker DID NOT murder his wife. Meagan is just very in to true crime at the moment.
Meagan takes over as host in this weeks episode centered on the wild ride that was Led Zeppelin's career. Find a playlist with some of Meagan's favorite Zeppelin Tracks on Youtube.
This week we put the final nail in the coffin of our Phil Spector coverage as we bring you our first true-crime episode on the death of actress Lana Clarkson in Spector's Alhambra mansion.
Today we're talking about legendary (and infamous) record producer Phil Spector and examine his life with Ronnie, leader of the Ronnettes.