Rock Out Loud: Recent Episodes
Steve Glosson and Kristin Riviello
Kristin takes the reins of the show and formally introduces Steve to The Darkness. Before they get into the music Kristin talks about going to see the Darkness and big timing a member of our great listening audience. (To be fair, Kristin didn’t do it on purpose.) Also, Def Leppard has released another track off of their upcoming album, so […]
Kristin and Steve take a listen to some songs that sound like they’re upbeat and happy, but when you really consider the lyrics…not so much. “It’s a secret no one knows.” So let’s talk about the “glory days” but don’t join with the “runaways” just yet. The show is still fun or so “some might say.” When it’s all said […]
Kristin and Steve turn the clock back 40 years to 1982 to talk the rock music of the era (too much to get it all in). They talk pop culture, tv, movies, ticket buying, vinyl prices, and have all sorts of fun in a show recorded live on mixlr! Get out your hairspray, fire up the Atari, make sure you’ve […]
Look….it’s the end of January so it seems a little late for a New Year’s party. But it’s never too late for a Rock Out Loud party! Kristin and Steve lay out some fun party songs to make your next get together rock just right! If you were waiting for this one to celebrate the new year then now’s the […]
Steve and Kristin hang out, share some stories, play some tunes, and watch the pumpkin headed dancing man do his thing! This podcast was recorded WEEKS AGO! Sorry for the delay in release. We would love to hear from you as we get into the holiday season and look forward to a new year. What would you like to hear […]
Kristin and Steve listen through High ‘N’ Dry – the album that some fans say is Def Leppard’s last good album. Of course Steve and Kristin disagree that it’s their last good album, but they absolutely agree that it is an album chock full of rock and roll goodness. It’s a celebration 40 years in the making as the duo […]
Steve and Krisin watched a documentary about Woodstock ’99. This prompted them to discuss the music of 1999. Steve wasn’t happy. But they did get to play some Creed. YEAH! It was a a time of angst turned to anger, disaffected turned to disrespect, TRL ruled the afternoon airwaves, Fred Durst felt like breaking stuff, Kid Rock should have been […]
Steve and Kristin sit down and drop the digitial needle on The Sophomore outing of Matchbox Twenty – Mad Season. Before they get into the album Steve reviews the Rock Sugar album, Kristin celebrates a big boost to her vinyl collection, and celebrates even more scoring some tickets. How does Mad Season hold up 21 years after it’s release? Steve […]
This time with more Sterek! What’s that you say? Kristin and Steve are joined by Derek Russell a founder of THE Smallville podcast on the internet during the time of the show. Steve was fortunate enough to be brought into the podcast Starkville House of El and a somewhat legendary podcasting duo was born. Kristin, Steve, and Derek talk more […]
Somebody SAAAAAAVE MEEEEEE!!!! Kristin and Steve talk the show that is responsible for the podcast you are currently hearing – SMALLVILLE. Smallville was a show that was as much marked by its use of music as it was it characters and storylines. So our intrepid hosts take on their favorite uses of popular music throughout the series. Lots of geeking […]
Steve and Kristin celebrate Valentine’s Day in perfect Rock Out Loud fashion – by playing sad songs of hopeless darkness. And they have a great time doing it! Steve’s wife even chimes in with her own list at one point. It’s a fun trek into sad songs. Purchase the songs through Amazon and support the shows through the links below […]
Steve and Kristin get together to listen to the first album ever released by Rock Sugar – Reimaginator! Kristin has never listened to the album before, and of course Steve LOVES all things Rock Sugar. The duo have a fun time listening to some fun music and celebrating a new year, and their birthday month! (This was recorded not long […]
Steve and Kristin attempt to spread some holiday cheer while rocking out with their favorite rock Christmas songs! Merry Christmas from the Rockingest Podcast in The Land!!!!
Kristin and Steve take a look back to the mid-nineties when grunge had a strong foothold in rock and roll, and the bands of the previous decade had become punch lines. Hard to believe it, but there was still some good music being put out by those 80’s “hair bands.” These Days is some of that good music. Complete with […]
Kristin and Steve listen to and discuss the latest album from The Struts – STRANGE DAYS. Kristin has heard that fans aren’t digging the album, and Steve hasn’t heard the album or anything about it. The two listen track by track reviewing each track, responding to criticisms and offering some of their own. In standard ROL fashion though, the pair […]
Steve and Kristin continue to celebrate Almost Famous by walking through not just the soundtrack, but every piece of rock or pop music played in the movie. It’s a fun time including a little dancing pumkin head man as we wrap up our celebration of 20 years of Almost Famous!
Kristin and Steve watch the 2000 Cameron Crowe film ALMOST FAMOUS, and they talk the whole time! So..you can either grab your copy and watch along or you can just listen and pretend you are watching. They cover everything from the vocals of Stillwater to the pronunciation of Frances McDormand. It’s Kristin’s favorite movie and one Steve has only recently […]
Kristin and Steve dig up one of the best albums that nobody talks about – Def Leppard’s Slang. The two discuss the songs, the sound, the production, and the era in which the album was released. Long times ROL listeners know how the ROL duo feels about music from the 90’s. 90’s fans rejoice as Steve and Kristin celebrate a […]
Not a movie from the 90’s starring the Looney Toons and Michael Jordan, but an episode devoted to songs about space. In honor of May the 4th (the Star Wars pun day) and the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back this week, Rock Out Loud brings you some of the best songs we know about space. Truthfully, Steve tried […]
Kristin and Steve are back with a show put together just to have some fun and help you feel good. We hope this show will help put a smile on your face, a dance in your step, and maybe you can put these songs together and DJ your own party right where you are. We took suggestions from YOU for […]
Every now and then an idea morphs into something that could be either great or a mistake. This time out just such a thing happened. What began with the intention of a show focusing on Aerosmith led to a fun little piece of trivia connecting the band with Rock Out Loud favorite Bruce Springsteen. This revelation led to a shift […]
Kristin and Steve are back together for the marathon for CURE. It’s an epic sized Rock Out Loud as Steve and Kristin kick off the reunion with talk of all kinds of things. Then it’s the meat of the episode. With the recent news that My Chemical Romance is going on tour for the first time in years, it seemed […]
Jimmy Mac and Steve are back to get The Led out! This time the guys put the needle down on the A side of Led Zeppelin III. It starts with an in your face rocking track and then we begin to see a softer side of Zeppelin. The guys have a blast and hope you do too as we celebrate […]
Bruce Springsteen’s Darkness On The Edge of Town turns 40 this month, and of course Kristin and Steve are going to celebrate! The pair break down the album song by song and though the message of many of the songs is somber, this doesn’t keep our duo from having some fun. Get ready to go on a trip through a […]
Kristin has returned from travelling across the world. Of course she’s seen some shows and done some things. So she and Steve hang out, play some tunes, and talk about life in recent months. They also talk about the trailer for Bohemian Rhapsody (the new Freddi Mercury/Queen biopic to be released in November) which leads into discussions about other biopics, […]
Kristin and Steve sat down for the GOLiverse marathon and decided to open up the Rock Out Loud Hall of Fame. While the inaugural inductees may seem a bit on the nose, the inductees are rockers, and each one has had their place making ROL the rockingest podcast in all the land. This episode was recorded as part of the […]
Kristin and Steve play a few songs they like by bands they may not like so much. Get your judging fingers ready to e-mail us and tell us why we are wrong about things like Rush, The Beatles, and why Kristin is wrong about Zeppelin. Also, just have some fun with the pair as they rock out and enjoy what […]
Kristin and Steve revisit Van Halen. This time they cover their favorite songs from the Sammy Hagar years. There are hot takes all over this one, from Kristin’s opinion about Eddie’s guitar playing to Steve’s feelings about a certain song. Yes…they seem to be on edge. But that’s due to outside forces beyond anyone’s control.
Steve and Kristin overcome technological issues to bring you a fun episode of Rock Out Loud. One Hit Wonders are the topic of discussion and there are some surprising picks from the duo. Then in an effort to make a midroll a midroll Steve goes drags Kristin down a rabbit hole discussing an unlikely band and some likely bands. This […]
Kristin and Steve welcome Dylan “Macca” McManus to the show to discuss live shows and moments that they’ve loved in the live shows they’ve attended. It’s a bittersweet show as we record in the shadow of the senseless massacre in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017. Also, We are saddened by the passing of Tom Petty whose death was confirmed […]
The Killers have released a new album. Kristin and Steve give Wonderful Wonderful a listen and review it track by track. It’s definitely worth picking up and we recommend Amazon Music for purchasing your music digitally. Use the Amazon links on this site and www.geekoutonline.com or use the links below to buy the album in different formats.
Kristin and Steve talk some of their favorite musical moments in movie and TV. Also included in this episode is a quick discussion about the voice of one of our most beloved singers. An e-mail or two is read, and there is a lot of fun as we relive some great moments in film and television history. Also, Steve doesn’t […]
It’s a bittersweet time. You’ve listened through that new album. You’ve enjoyed it. There’s just one more song. It’s kind of a big deal. The last the track on an album can leave you wanting more, or make you want to start over from the beginning. One thing a last track should not do is just fizzle out. Kristin and […]
Steve and Kristin listen to (and highly recommend) A/B by Kaleo. Come join the party as we drop the needle and enjoy some tunes. Then, use the amazon links at www.geeekoutonline.com to go pick up the album for yourself and thank us later.
Get ready to flirt with evil as Kristin and Steve discuss some of the best metal songs of all time. Steve is uncomfortable the entire episode as this is the music he grew up being warned away from. Kristin dives in head first and even gives metal fans what they want with a track that she doesn’t necessarily like, but […]
Steve and Kristin begin a two part look at Van Halen. In this episode the two run the gamut of albums from Van Halen to 1984. Songs include deeper cuts and hits. In the news, Kristin is shocked that Rolling Stone showed Def Leppard some love, Ozzy is barking at the eclipse, and Iron Maiden is getting into comics. Support […]
This is just some of our favorites, if we missed someone please know that no hate was intended. We will be revisiting this list in the future. For now, have fun and enjoy some good tunes.
Kristin and Steve celelbrate the birthday of MTV by watching some classic videos and discussing them. No deep cuts here…only hits…and it’s a blast!
Kristin triumphantly returns from Scotland with stories and tales of wonder. She also has her retirement plans in place and regales us with tales from concerts and shows and interactions with all of her famous friends. It’s a classic hang out filled with great music! Make sure to check out Kaleo, The Struts, The Killers, and (according to Steve) ESPECIALLY […]
Jimmy Mac is back and he and Steve listen to the B side of Led Zeppelin II. The guys do what they do best – Jim waxes eloquent about the greatest band of all time, and Steve just sits back and enjoys the ride and the tunes. It’s an in depth look album by album, side by side, and track […]
Rock Out Loud looks back 30 years ago to 1987. Kristin and Steve celebrate the era, the music, and of course…well..the music. Did I say that already? It’s one of the greatest years to be alive on Rock Out Loud!
Jimmy Mac is back to get the Led out with Steve and the two listen to and discuss Led Zeppelin II side A. It’s everything you expect from a deep dive into the works of the greatest…that’s right THE GREATEST…Rock band ever!
Steve and Kristin fought, cried, and pleaded their cases with each other to bring you the first ever definitive Rock Out Loud Top Five list. In this episode – The top five rock vocalists of all time.
Kristin has a list of unpopular opinions that she’s not afraid to put out there! Steve has one or two unpopular opinions that he’s just not that passionate about. Then there’s Creed (the band not the movie). Steve loves Creed. The pair discuss Bruce Springsteen’s autobiography/memoir Born To Run in depth. On this episode Bon Jovi’s 7800 Fahrenheit is discussed […]
Kristin and Steve discuss songs they’re thankful for as well as power through some technical difficulties. ROL gets in the Thanksgiving spirit as our hosts read a couple of e-mails, and celebrate the music of everyone from Bruce Springsteen to The Darkness to Avenge Sevenfold to Bon Jovi to John Parr…yes it’s Goozles up time Big Honkin Show listeners. All […]
In a near tragedy, Steve and Kristin talk the music of 1986. As well as Kristin’s meet and greet with Bruce Springsteen and her trip to Vegas to see the Killers. There were tons of tech problems, so this episode turned into an episode of Behind the Podcast. Music from Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Bon Jovi, Survivor, and more are featured […]
Steve and Kristin hang out and listen to some tunes as Kristin gets ready to MEET BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN! From there she’s going to Vegas to see the Killers at Sam’s Town. The pair talk about all kinds of things and give a listen to some tunes. To support the shows use the links below to purchase the songs and albums […]
Kristin has returned from he journey to Europe, and she and Steve discuss great bands to come out of the UK. E-mails, stories of Stonehenge, a grave, and Jane Austen all are included as well on the returning Rock Out Loud. If you want to support the show use the links below to buy the music we’ve talked about from […]
Kristin and Steve take a look at some of the more misunderstood songs in music. Everything from War protests to vampire love songs is included in this episode of Rock Out Loud!
Jimmy Mac and Steve sit down and listen to the B Side of Led Zeppelin I. The guys take a journey discussing the history of some of the tracks and listen to early versions of Black Mountain Side. Then they round out the episode with a live performance “I Can’t Quit You Baby” from Stockholm, Sweden. It’s time to get […]
Kristin and Steve discuss Batman V. Superman before settling in to remember a great artist of our time – Prince. Regardless of anyone’s thoughts about his eccentricities, Prince was a musical genius. He was an artist who was passionate about doing things his way and having his music get to the masses his way. He lived the dream of any […]
It’s a new addition to the Rock Out Loud family. Jimmy Mac joins Steve to discuss one of their favorite bands of all time – Led Zeppelin! On this episode the guys tackle the A side of Led Zeppelin I. Then as an added bonus the guys play a recording of Zeppelin performing “Communication Breakdown” in London in 1975. It’s […]
The time line is as follows – The Struts release an EP. Kristin makes Steve listen to the EP with the promise that he will love it. Steve loves it. Kristin goes to every Struts show within 500 miles of her. The Struts release their first full album in the US. Steve and Kristin procure the album. Steve and Kristin […]
Kristin and Steve have seen Bruce Springsteen live on The River tour. This was Kristin’s bajillionth show and Steve’s first ever Bruce Springsteen concert. Kristin was in Philly and Steve was in The ATL. The two recount their experiences at the show and gush (as they usually do) over Bruce Springsteen. Then they play some songs. The best thing to […]
Kristin throws down the challenge to pick songs that you can wrap around you like a blanket and just be comforted that they exist. It’s the comfort songs of Rock and Roll as chosen by Kristin and Steve. No Amazon links this time around. Instead, if you hear this before January 31st, head over to www.geekoutonline.com/cure and donate directly to […]
Kristin and Steve come to this episode with heavy hearts as they remember the musical legacy of David Bowie. There are tears, there is laughter, and to make Kristin feel a bit better Steve commits to going to a show. The Starman has left the earth, but not without a proper send off from Rock Out Loud
Kristin and Steve are back in time to ring in the new year with a list of songs for your party. They rock, they’re fun, and you can dance to them…that’s what matters. Use the links below to buy the songs or albums we discuss and support the GOLiverse!
Steve and Kristin make their own funeral arrangements. At least as far as the music is concerned. Seriously, after the awesome Def Leppard listening party…where else is there to go but to the grave. Use the links provided below to purchase the songs discussed and support the show!
Kristin and Steve listen to the new self-titled album from Def Leppard for the first time! The hosts are a little trepidatious at first, but SPOILER ALERT, they end up completely happy with what they hear. It’s a good time listening to good music on Rock Out Loud! You can click the links below to download the album, purchase the […]
Kristin and Steve listen to Rob Thomas’ latest solo offering “The Great Unknown.” It’s a bit more poppy than Steve was prepared for, but the songwriting skills of Thomas are present throughout. A new game is also born as Steve tries to guess Kristin’s favorite track. Use the link below to purchase the album from Amazon and support the show! […]
Kristin and Steve dive into the album that launched Bruce Springsteen into super-stardom. Born To Run celebrates 40 years since it’s release in 1975 and Rock Out Loud celebrates by listening to and reviewing the album track for track. It’s a great time listening to a great album. If you haven’t purchased said album yet, what are you waiting for? […]
Steve and Kristin delve into the music of Journey. A band who defines the musical fabric of the 1970’s and 80’s and continues to rock to this day. Most of their selections can be found on the following two albums. Definitely worth having in your collection. Use the links to head to Amazon and pick up the albums and help […]
Kristin and Steve discuss songs that they feel are underrated. It’s big name performers and songs that don’t get enough credit on this episode of ROCK OUT LOUD! As always, please use the links below to buy the songs or albums we discuss in the show. She Likes Rock N Roll by AC/DC Starman by David Bowie You Gotta Move […]
Kristin and Steve just hang out and talk about some things and, of course, play some tunes. It’s a classic hang out with our hosts and the live mixlr chat as Steve and Kristin run the gamut of great songs playing everything from AC/DC to Bruce Springsteen. If you want to help the show out, use the links below to […]
Steve and Kristin talk the sounds of Summer as the weather heats up and the beach calls their names. What songs sound like Summer to the pair? What songs sound like summer to you? Thing are heating up on Rock Out Loud, and Steve resorted to a bad pun while writing this description.
Steve and Kristin take the easy way out of things when it comes to thinking of a topic to discuss…mainly because Steve has no capacity to think. So the two fall back on some good times and talk about the soundtrack to the 2001 feature A KNIGHT’S TALE starring Heath Ledger. From Queen to Motown to Thin Lizzy and back […]
Steve and Kristin brave the High School waters once again to relive tunes from their high school days. It’s an interesting look back because the two were in high school at very different times. Kristin defends what some call emo, and Steve slips some Christian Rock in on us all. Fun times as the duo go places no grown up […]
April is here! Spring is here! That means roll down the windows and get ready to JAM! Steve and Kristin offer up their favorite songs of all time to jam to this Spring and Summer!
Kristin and Steve get together to celebrate the Women of Rock and Roll. In a surprising twist, Kristin takes the new stuff and Steve keeps it old school. It’s a great look at ladies who are incredibly far from diva. They are QUEENS OF ROCK! Use the links below to purchase the music we discuss and support the GOLiverse! In […]
Emotions run high (Not really) When Steve and Kristin cover the topic of Love and Hate in music. The two have a great time listening to some tunes that span from the 80’s through today all talking about love, hate, and conflicting emotions in a situation. Help support Rock Out Loud and The GOLiverse by clickin the links below to […]
The GOLiverse marathon was a success. A big part of that was THIS episode of Rock Out Loud. Kristin was unleashed to pour out her love of Bruce Springsteen on the show and it was a great time digging into the stories, the lyrics, and the music of Bruce Springsteen. There is still time to help out with the charity […]
In honor of Kristin and Steve’s birthdays the two take a little extra time to celebrate with their favorite party songs. These are the songs that are meant to get you jumpin’. If the party is dull, fire these up and folks will start to loosen up and have a good time. Support the show by clicking the links below […]
Rock Out Loud kicks off 2015 in one of the most rocking ways possible. Kristin and Steve walk through the Bon Jovi album NEW JERSEY. From “Lay Your Hands On Me” to “Love For Sale” each track is discussed and quite honestly gushed over. It’s a rock ’til you drop listening party that’s as addictive as Bad Medicine. So Stick […]
Steve and Kristin hang out, talk about hockey, room decor, TV, and play some tunes. It’s hanging out and rocking out with your friends on this episode of Rock Out Loud. Click the links below to check out and purchase the tracks we discuss on Amazon and support the show. Cool Kid by The Eeries Immigrant Song (Cover) by Trent […]
It’s Kristin’s favorite time of the year! It’s tricks, treats, candy, and scares. It’s Halloween! And while Steve and Kristin may not give you a full scary playlist of songs to thrill and chill to, they duo give some of their favorite songs that have a bit of a Halloween bend to them.
Kristin has returned from her vast sojourn, and she’s ready to ROCK! Steve comes along for the ride as the pair discuss their favorite track 1’s from albums. Also herein lies Steve’s confusion about meatloaf and Meatloaf, Kristin’s love of Sringsteen, and of course Steve promotes Slash, AND he gets a Zeppelin track slipped in there. For a listing of […]
This is it! Steve and Kristin tackle the subject they’ve been avoiding since the show began. They actually talk about music they like from the 1990’s. Check back later for links to buy the songs they discuss from Amazon!
The GOLiverse celebrates Guardians week with a look at the most surprising soundtrack of the year. It’s the Awesome Mix Vol. 1! Steve and Kristin walk through the songs and talk about how they were used in the movie. It’s a fun show that also features your e-mails and some discussion centered around what YOU have to say about the […]
They are the songs that get you on your feet, get your goozle up (to steal a phrase from The Big Honkin Show), and make you sing along. These are the anthems of rock and roll. As usual Kristin and Steve only pick a select few, but by the time the show is over they have sufficiently geeked out on […]
Kristin and Steve talk about Rockers who left us too soon. Over the years, tragedy has struck the favorite bands and performers of millions. The ROL duo talk about a few of the best who left us too soon. Click the links below to purchase the songs or albums talked about in the show. Free Bird by Lynard Skynard Roadhouse […]
Kristin and Steve talk about their favorite Cover songs of all time. Songs from Bon Jovi to The Black Crowes, Def Leppard to Guns ‘N’ Roses and everything in between. Some songs may surprise you, but all of them JAM. You can click the links below to purchase the songs from Amazon and support the podcast in doing so! Hard […]
Steve and Kristin celebrate Patreon launch day by discussing one of the greatest albums of all time…Def Leppard’s Hysteria. Unleashing some gushing that the two have been holding back, they walk through the album song by song to discuss one of their favorite albums by one of their favorite bands. If you want to support Rock Out Loud and the […]
Kristin and Steve tackle “all the feels” as they talk about the power ballads that make us feel all the things we sometimes don’t know how to say. Even rockers have hearts and these songs show them. Follow the links below to purchase albums and MP3’s from Amazon and support all the shows. Living In Sin by Bon Jovi Home […]
Kristin and Steve discuss the songs that pick them up when they’re feeling low. It’s all about songs that help us get through our teams big losses, break ups, bad days, and Monday morning blues. These are the songs that make us feel good to be alive. And one just to tick Kristin off. Click the links below to purchase […]
In this episode Steve and Kristin lose some cred (according to some) as they gush over one of their favorite bands – Matchbox Twenty. For nearly twenty years, Matchbox has remained relevant and on point in their song writing and performing, and the ROL duo tell you all about some of their favorite tracks off of Matchbox’s four albums. Click […]
Steve and Kristin discuss what makes a good road trip playlist. They agree mostly, disagree some, but rock out the entire time. Click the links below to buy the songs mentioned in the show and support the podcast. Afterlife by Avenged Sevenfold On Through the Night – The album featuring Wasted by Def Leppard Runaways by The Killers Like Sugar […]
Kristin and Steve celebrate the birthday month of Jon Bon Jovi by celebrating the works of the band named for him. It’s all Bon Jovi on this episode of Rock Out Loud!
It’s the newest addition to the GOL family of podcasts. It’s Rock Out Loud! Steve and co-host Kristin discuss some of there favorite music spanning decades. In this episode the two introduce a little of their personal tastes to the show. Discussed are the works of Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Journey, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, The […]