In 2026, The Black Crowes were passed over again by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In this episode, we talk about their influence as the definitive bridge to 90s rock, my time covering the band at WMMR in Philadelphia, and some of your comments. Sometimes surprising. Always interesting.

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The best story in rock and roll is the return of Rush. In this video, we talk about the addition of Anika Nilles, the first weekend of the tour, and the reaction to her performance — plus what your comments are saying. A few of them might surprise you.

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Growing up in Baltimore, summer didn't officially start until Sarah Fleischer played Alice Cooper on 98 Rock. It was a localized radio institution that connected a generation of kids and defined the exact power of human connection on the airwaves.

I wrote about this more on Substack. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the hometown station and the anthems that defined your youth.

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The interest graph naturally sends articles about radio to my LinkedIn feed. Sadly, it's beginning to aggravate me. Let's talk about it.

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As we mark the passing of DJ Rob Base, let's take a moment to celebrate the significant contribution of "It Takes Two" in American culture.

This 1988 hit was a staple at every party, graduation, and nightclub for decades. It was also a perfect crossover into the mainstream.

This is for the generation that grew up with the radio on. Not streaming. Not algorithms. Radio. The kind that kept you up late, made you feel something, and sounded like nobody else was awake but you.

Music, radio, and culture through a GenX lens. Conversations, stories, and moments worth remembering.

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