This week on America’s Podcast, Marc is joined by family member Tim Wirasnik and a familiar voice who’s basically already a co-host, Andy Rodriguez! (Officially, that title wouldn’t come for a few more episodes, but let’s be honest… he already earned it.) This week we tackle Testament’s The Ritual and ask the question: Is it a true metal classic, or is it… Disney Metal? Yeah, we went there! The debate gets spirited as we break down the album, its place in Testament’s catalog, and whether it still holds up today. Along the way, we take a side trip into an interesting discussion about how Metallica helped shape and grow heavy metal, but that’s all we’re giving away. No more spoilers—you’ll have to listen to hear the rest!

Tracks of the Week:
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Tim – Black Sabbath – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
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Andy – Overkill – Elimination
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Marc – Stryper – Shining Star
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Shane – Marilyn Manson – Exit Wound

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🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast… We’re diving headfirst into harmonies, history, and just a sprinkle of Fleetwood Mac family intrigue. Joining us is author, Mac‑expert, and actual family member Tim Durling—yes, he’s basically rock‑royalty adjacent. Tim wrote THE SOUND THAT HAUNTS YOU: A Beginner’s Companion to Fleetwood Mac and On Record: The April Wine Album Review, but today he’s here for our Live Album Series to talk about The Dance—the reunion album that had fans everywhere whispering, “Is this the comeback we’ve been waiting for since dial‑up internet?” No spoilers… you know the rules. 🎶 Tracks of the Week • Tim: This Could Be The Right One – April Wine • We: We Built This City – Starship (don’t lie, you know every word) • Jerry: Got a Hold on Me – Christine McVie (Christine forever 💛) 📣 Don’t Forget! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, drop a 5‑star review, and share the episode like Stevie shares shawls. Follow us on Podbean and Podchaser. Hit YouTube for shenanigans, live concert footage, and whatever chaos we accidentally capture.https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076 ✨ Until Next Week… Find your Silver Springs, keep And Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow Free Form Out!

🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast! 🎙️

Family members Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez join us as we take a ride with Journey's classic album Escape!

Will this album make us want to call our mother father? Will it inspire us to escape into outer space while playing the old Atari 2600 Journey Escape video game? Or will it simply remind us why Journey became one of the biggest bands on the planet? No spoilers here—you’ll have to tune in to find out, or be square, daddio!

🎵 Tracks of the Week 🎵

• Marc: The Wall by Kansas
• Mooger: Heaven Tonight by Yngwie Malmsteen
• Travis: All the King's Horses by The Firm
• Andy: Take It on the Run by REO Speedwagon
• Jerry: I've Got a Lot to Learn About Love by The Storm

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