Classic Rocktails

This week, Doc and Mac sink their teeth into Get a Grip, the 1993 monster hit that cemented Aerosmith’s second coming. From “Cryin’” to “Crazy” to “Livin’ on the Edge,” the boys break down the hits, the hype, and the horniness. Was it pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?They debate whether Get a Grip still packs a punch three decades later—while sipping on the perfect cocktail pairing to match the album’s swagger.Does it hold up? Pour yourself a drink and find out

Crank up the volume and grab a glass-- this week, Classic Rocktails spends some quality time with a Stranger.  From the rebllion of "Movin Out"...To the wistful "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"...To the sweet "Just the Way You Are"...We have to ask, is this Billy Joel's masterpiece?

What if the Oscars had a guitar solo? That’s the spirit behind the first-ever “Classic Rocktails Rock Movie Awards”. This new awards event celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful intersection of rock music and cinema, with categories including: Best Actor in a Rock MovieBest Actress in a Rock MovieBest Rock MovieBest Song in a Rock MovieWorst Rock Movie (because some legends deserve to be roasted) The winners will receive “The Tommy” — a nod to The Who’s legendary rock opera — in a one-of-a-kind, irreverent celebration of music on film. Enjoy this episode, we loved making it!

Crank up the volume and grab a glass—this week, Classic Rocktails dives headfirst into Bryan Adams’ 1984 masterpiece Reckless. From the rebellious rush of “Run to You” to the timeless anthem “Summer of ’69,” Doc and Mac unpack the raw energy, heartland swagger, and sneaky depth behind one of the decade’s biggest albums. Paired with a bold, Canadian-inspired cocktail that hits just as hard, this episode asks the eternal question: Does it still hold up? (Spoiler: Oh yeah.)

From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week, Dreamboat Annie from Heart. Does this album hold up?What's the perfect cocktail accompaniment?So much more... Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Does Scarecrow still speak to the American Heartland, or has the scarecrow lost its voice over time?  This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into this 1985 classic-- a gritty, blue-collar masterpiece packed with anthems and social commentary.From "R.O.C.K. in the USA" to "Small Town," we break down the album's raw honesty, roots rock sound, and cultural legacy.  And what is the perfect pour for this amazing music-- let's find out!   We are working clean so you can listen during your July 4th holiday!  (Okay, we say "ass"... calm down).   Remember-- great music deserves a great drink!

From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week we take out the yacht rock staple Toto Four. Does the album hold up?What is the *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it?What is a "Delilah Hall of Famer"? Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

As rock genius Brian Wilson passes this week, we re-visit the Beach Boys iconic "Pet Sounds" album. Does this album hold up?What is Pet Sounds' *one* perfect cocktail accompaniment?Is God Only Knows half-empty, or half-full?

From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails. Does that great album from back in the day, Operation Mindcrime, still hold up?   If there was *one* perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what would it be? So join the party.  We have fun.

Remember that album you used to love back in the day?  An album like Brothers in Arms. Does it hold-up today?If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with this album, what would it be?Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!? Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

On this special episode (33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits), we go back to some of our most fun moments in Season 1 and some of our "bests": What was the single best cocktail choice?What album held-up best?What did we learn?  Anything? Listen, like, and subscribe.

Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?   Does it still hold up?  If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much? Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  Does it still hold up?  If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  Does anyone know the lyrics to "More Than A Feeling"?!?

This week on Classic Rocktails, the Huey Lewis and the News classic album, "Sports."   Does this album hold up?What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this album at our listening party?Is this the most over-served, crazy episode the boys have ever produced?!? Listen, like, subscribe!

On the Classic Rocktails podcast, we aspire to be a smart, funny re-visit of the classic albums we all used to love.  Classic rock is good. In this episode Does "August and Everything After" hold up?If there were *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it and serve at the listening party, what would it be?How in the hell did Adam Duritz date so many gorgeous ladies?Doc said what about this album?!? Listen, rate, subscribe where you get your podcasts!

For Alanis' classic Jagged Little Pill album, the boys discuss:  • Does this album hold-up?  • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?  • Do men and women hear this album the same way? Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

"You have a framed Asia poster?!?"  For Asia's classic self-titled, debut album, the boys discuss:  • Does this album hold-up?  • If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for this album,what would it be?  • Why was this album and band the butt of the joke in one of the biggest comedies ever? Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Simply our most bananas episode yet!  For Pearl Jam's classic debut album, 10, the boys discuss: Does this album hold-up?If there were *one* and only one perfect cocktail match for 10,what would it be?Why are there Pee Wee Herman references in a podcast about a grunge album?!? Listen, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

A special Alice Cooper episode!  Alice's "Love It to Death" this week on Classic Rocktails.  So much to discuss, including:  • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?  • Does the album hold-up?  • Why don't more people talk about this album? Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.

A special "dueling Beatles" episode!  The Beatles "Let It Be" and "Abbey Road" this week on Classic Rocktails.  So much to discuss on these complex albums, including:  • What is the ONE perfect drink to pair with this album?  • Do they hold-up?  • If an album has mostly great songs, that's a great album right?  Does it matter if there are also some bizarre, bad songs?  • ...and so much more. Please subscribe to have episodes automatically delivered to you.