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The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 306 - Brad saw an underrated Canadian hard rock band for the first time.  He saw Killer Dwarfs at The Token Lounge in Westland, MI on 9/13/15.  He welcomes back BC from the Podder than Hell Podcast to discuss this show and talk about Killer Dwarf's discography.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they choose their two fav's from Killer Dwarfs six studio albums, from the self-titled debut through Start @ One.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Killer Dwarf's fourth studio album, Dirty Weapons, from 1990. Music in this episode by: Killer Dwarfs Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected] Visit BC and Podder than Hell Podcast at: https://www.facebook.com/PTHpodcast https://station5174.libsyn.com/

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 305 - Brad saw the ninth show of a ten show run for a huge hometown artist in one of that town's most iconic venues.  He saw Kid Rock and Foreigner on the First Kiss Cheap Date Tour at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 8/21/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he creates his dream 25-song Foreigner setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Kid Rock's 10h studio album, First Kiss, from 2015. Music in this episode by: Foreigner Kid Rock Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 304 - This was Brad's second time seeing this NWOBHM band on the same tour.  He saw Judas Priest and Pop Evil on the Redeemer of Souls tour at Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, MI on 7/15/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his two fav's and one least fav from Pop Evil's first four full length studio albums, Lipstick on the Mirror, War of Angels, Onyx and Up.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Judas Priest's 8th studio album, Screaming for Vengeance, from 1982. Music in this episode by: Pop Evil Judas Priest Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 303 - It's the end of the 1st quarter and time for another concert regret episode.  This time Brad goes back to 2017 and discusses the last show for an iconic singer/front man of one of the pioneers of the grunge era.  He covers the Soundgarden/The Pretty Reckless show at The Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI from 5/17/17. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members Andy, Craig and Mike back to the podcast to recap this show and talk about Chris Cornell and Soundgarden.  Mike saw Soundgarden's 2nd to last show ever four days prior to this show on 5/14/17 at the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they participate in a Soundgarden draft - each drafting 13 songs from Soundgarden's first five full-length studio albums - Ultramega OK through Down on the Upside - and the one song from the Singles soundtrack and the one B-side off the A-sides compilation.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" - Side 1 or Side 2 from Soundgarden's 6th and final studio album, King Animal, from 2012. Music in this episode by: The Pretty Reckless Soundgarden Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 302 - This was Brad's second time seeing his wife's favorite band, but first time seeing them with her.  He saw the Last Summer on Earth Tour 2015 featuring the Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes and Colin Hay at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI on 6/20/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he chooses his two fav's and one least fav from the Barenaked Ladies' 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th and 14th studio albums.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from the Barenaked Ladies' 11th studio album, Silverball, from 2015. Music in this episode by: Men at Work Violent Femmes Barenaked Ladies Bon Jovi Motorhead Paul Young Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 301 - Brad saw his third show of 2026...another tribute show and in the same venue that hosted his first two shows of the year.  He saw Sabbath - Long Live Ozzy - on 3/6/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through the Sabbath Ozzy-era tours, including the setlists, from 1969-1978.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1, 2, 3 and 4 from Black Sabbath's first compilation album, We Sold Our Souls for Rock and Roll, from 1976. Music in this episode by: Black Sabbath Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 300 - This was Brad's first time seeing a show at the home of the Detroit Lions...and this was a Slamfest gathering.  He saw AC/DC at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on 9/8/15. He welcomes Slamfest Crew members Andy, Brad C. and Craig to recap the show, talk about AC/DC and celebrate the podcast hitting 300 episodes. For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they put "like" songs from Highway to Hell up against "like" songs from Back in Black.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from AC/DC's sixteenth studio album, Rock or Bust, from 2014. Music in this episode by: AC/DC Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 299 - This was Brad's first time seeing this iconic duo and his second time at this classic venue in the Detroit.  He saw Hall & Oates at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI on 5/8/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts singles up against each other from Hall & Oates core albums, Voices, from 1980 through Big Bang Boom, from 1984, and also discusses a couple deep cuts from each of those albums.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Hall & Oates compilation album, The Singles, from 2008. Music in this episode by: Kingdom Come Hall & Oates Bon Jovi Motorhead Paul Young Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 23 - A variation of the Individual artist output debate during a specific period topic. AC/DC: Bon Scott-era ('70's) vs. Brian Johnson-era ('80's).  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew members Andy and Brad C. Music in this episode by: AC/DC Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 298 - Brad saw his second show of 2026...another tribute show and in the same venue that hosted his first show of the year.  He saw The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute on 2/14/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he goes through Tom Petty & The Heartbreaker's full discography, minus the Tom Petty solo material, and gives his two favorite deep cuts from each album.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Tom Petty & Th Heartbreakers seventh studio album, Let Me Up (I've Had Enough), from 1987. Music in this episode by: Tom Petty Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 297 - This was Brad's first time at this venue in the Detroit metro...and seeing two 80's hard rock bands.  He saw Autograph and Madam X at Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield, MI on 4/17/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he ranks the 11 songs on Madam X's debut album, We Reserve the Right, from 1984.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Madam X's sophomore album, Monstrosity, from 2017. Music in this episode by: Kingdom Come Autograph Madam X Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 296 - This was Brad's first time seeing two legendary bands both fronted by women.  He saw Heart and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI on 3/28/15.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, he puts "like" songs up against each other - 70's/early 80's songs vs. mid/late 80's and early 90's songs.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, he is faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or 2 from from Heart's compilation, These Dreams: Greatest Hits from 1997. Music in this episode by: Heart  Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Bon Jovi Motorhead Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 295 - This was Brad's second time seeing this big band from the early 90's and his first and only time seeing a show in this venue. He saw Extreme perform their biggest album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, in its entirety at the Firekeeper's Casino in Battle Creek, MI on 1/31/15.  He welcomes Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni to recap this show and talk about Extreme.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they rank the songs from Extreme's sophomore studio album, Extreme II: Pornograffitti, from 13 to 1.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1, 2  or 3 from from Extreme's third studio album, III Sides to Every Story, from 1992.  Music in this episode by: Extreme Bon Jovi Motorhead Skid Row Black Sabbath Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected] Visit Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni at Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City: https://growinuprock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/growinuprock

The Slamfest Podcast brings the premier rock concert pregaming experience from the parking lot to the podcasting airwaves.  Episode 294 - Brad stuck with tradition and saw a tribute band as his first show of 2026.  It was a band he had seen two years ago but this time it was in a new local venue for him.  He saw Jump: America's Van Halen Experience on 1/15/26 at Grewal Hall in Lansing, MI and he welcomes back Slamfest Crew Member, Craig, to discuss this show and Van Halen.  For the Band on the Bill Spotlight, they go back and recap the six original DLR-era Van Halen Tours including tour dates and setlists and they choose their favorite setlist.  After a Slamfest Tip of the Week, they are faced with a "Which Side are you On?" Side 1 or Side 2 from Van Halen's sophomore studio album, Van Halen II, from 1979. Music in this episode by: AC/DC Van Halen Bee Gees Black Sabbath Liquid Charlie - Guitarist Kiss Ozzy Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]

The Slamfest Soundcheck is the debate of a variety of music-related topics outside of the traditional Slamfest Podcast-themed episodes. Episode 22 - Add a year on the front-end or Back-end of a three-year period to create the better four-year period of music.  Brad welcomes Slamfest crew member Craig, to debate this topic.  The base three-year period is 1974-1976.  Add 1973 or 1977?  Music in this episode by: Tenacious D Aerosmith Visit the Slamfest Podcast online at: https://slamfest-podcast.simplecast.com Request to join the Slamfest Podcast private Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slamfestpodcast E-mail us at : [email protected]