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"Rock" is a podcast dedicated to all things rock. From the gritty garage band beginnings to the stadium-filling anthems, each episode dives deep into the riffs, rebels, and revolutions that define the rock genre. The podcast features interviews with iconic rock stars, behind-the-scenes stories, and discussions on classic and contemporary rock music. Listeners get exclusive insights into the making of legendary albums and the untold stories from the road. "Rock" is where rock's past, present, and future collide, bringing listeners the sounds and stories that shaped a generation. Tune in to feel...

Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll transports listeners back in time to witness the remarkable evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and 1980s. Andrew Friedman goes inside Chez Panisse and other Bay Area restaurants to show how the politically charged backdrop of Berkeley helped spark...

In this exceptional cultural history, Atlantic Senior Editor Ronald Brownstein—“one of America's best political journalists (The Economist)—tells the kaleidoscopic story of one monumental year that marked the city of Los Angeles’ creative peak, a glittering moment when popular culture...

In his 1967 megahit "San Francisco," Scott McKenzie sang of "people in motion" coming from all across the country to San Francisco, the white-hot center of rock music and anti-war protests. At the same time, another large group of young Americans was also in motion, less eagerly, heading for the jungles of Vietnam.

In the early 1960s, the nation was on track to fulfill its destiny in what was being called "the American Century." Baby boomers and rock & roll shared the country's optimism and energy. For "one brief, shining moment" in the early 1960s, both President John F. Kennedy and young people across the country were riding high. The dream of a New Frontier would soon give way, however, to a new reality involving assassinations, the Vietnam War, Cold War crises, the civil rights movement, a new feminist movement, and various culture wars.

When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Patricia Collins not only lived through Tracy but was part of the massive clean-up effort. This is her extraordinary story. Rock and Tempest contains astonishing first-person accounts of terror and uncertainty as well as courage and survival. It is fascinating and moving, and absolutely essential listening.

Desde los himnos que marcaron generaciones hasta las bandas que rompieron esquemas, Rock en la Sangre es un viaje narrativo por la historia del rock en español y en inglés. Cada episodio se sumerge en los momentos clave, los discos que cambiaron el rumbo de la música y las historias humanas detrás de los riffs más potentes. Una serie documental sonora con el sello de Podlatino.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of No Easy Day comes a thrilling World War II story of the American airborne soldiers who captured a Japanese-held island fortress “Rock Force is a beautifully told story of war: the friendships, the courage and despair, and the terror... One of...

High on a cliff in Hawaii in 1807, an irrepressibly curious native boy dives into the sea and swims to an American merchant ship anchored offshore, embarking on an extraordinary adventure that will change history.

Look around. Clearly, we humans are radically different from the other creatures on this planet. But why? Where are the Bronze Age beavers? The Iron Age iguanas? Byron Reese argues that we owe our special status to our ability to imagine the future and recall the past, escaping the perpetual present that all other living creatures are trapped in. Envisioning human history as the development of a societal superorganism he names Agora, Reese shows us how this escape enabled us to share knowledge on an unprecedented scale, and predict—and eventually master—the future.

From the Stooges and MC to Grand Funk Railroad and Ted Nugent, to the White Stripes, Eminem, and Kid Rock, and whole casts of other great bands and performers, Detroit has always produced louder, more rumbling, more subversive rock music than any city in the world. In Detroit Rock City, listeners get to hear the stories straight from the participants themselves: the singers, the guitar slingers, the fans, the reporters, the promoters, even the guys who hand-made amps to be louder and crunchier than the competition’s.

Dive into a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the War between the States, where dark forces and sinister powers lurk just beneath the surface. - Summary by Weird Tales, February 1939

A complete walkthrough of American History, told by Rock Anderson.

Host Sean Kellerman and Daniel Courtwright give you the latest and most extensive KU sports coverage everyday. Additionally, coverage of the Chiefs, Royals and more with a unique and fun-spin on sports

From anthems that defined generations to the bands that reshaped music history, Rock in the Blood is a narrative journey through the legends of rock, in Spanish and English. Each episode dives deep into iconic moments, groundbreaking albums, and the stories behind the riffs. A Podlatino original audio documentary series.

Classic 21 vous propose cette série consacrée aux grands conflits qui ont secoué l’histoire du rock : disputes mythiques, séparations douloureuses, rivalités artistiques, amours brisés et managers sans scrupules. Le rock est aussi un champ de bataille. Derrière les albums cultes et les concerts légendaires, il y a des tensions brûlantes, des égos démesurés, des trahisons amères. Delphine Ysaye dévoile ces moments de rupture où tout a basculé, chaque mercredi à 18h15 dans On The Road Again.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus ...

A podcast about connections,...mainly the connections between geology and how it shapes the world around us. This podcast will attempt to cover history, popular culture, music, and a multitude of other topics. Enjoy!

Hechos con Rock es el Podcast que te llevará cada semana a una aventura en el tiempo a través de la historia y de la música como nunca antes la habías experimentado. Estamos hablando de melodías que sacudieron a generaciones, discos que capturaron el espíritu de su tiempo, bandas que fueron parte de la historia.En cada episodio, nos sumergiremos profundamente en una canción, un disco o una banda legendaria y vamos a comprender el contexto que los rodeaba: los eventos, la cultura, las emociones, todo lo que sucedía en torno al rock.Desde himnos políticos que inspiraron revoluciones ...

Uncover the Extraordinary Life and Career of the Iconic Comedian: "Chris Rock Audio Biography"Delve into the captivating story of one of the most celebrated comedians of our time with the "Chris Rock Audio Biography" podcast. This engaging series takes you on a journey through the life and rise to fame of the legendary Chris Rock, exploring the formative experiences, creative inspirations, and pivotal moments that have shaped his remarkable career.Narrated with meticulous detail and infused with insightful interviews, this podcast offers an unparalleled glimpse into the personal and ...

Dive into the early history of the Starved Rock area in Northern Illinois, a region rich in cultural significance. Long before European settlers arrived, the area was inhabited by Native American tribes, particularly the Kaskaskia, who thrived in the Grand Village of the Illinois across the river. In 1673, explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette became the first Europeans documented to navigate this breathtaking landscape. By 1683, the French established Fort St. Louis atop a striking sandstone butte that overlooks the river. A poignant native legend tells of the Illinois Confederation, ...