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Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks and Brian Dickhute
What the Riff?!?
Every week, “WHAT THE RIFF?!?” takes a look at a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted or peaked on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1965-1995. Four friends discuss the artists and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 4 “staff picks” of other artists that were also in the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear some familiar tunes as well as some deeper cuts and entertainment tracks as we share a little look into the culture and happenings of that day— having fun recalling that “old time rock and roll.” We hope to bring back...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 45 ratings
Great podcast
I love almost all genres of music, especially from the time frame discussed on this podcast. I enjoy their discussions about the artists, etc. I will say the music can be a little loud compared to the volume of the guys’ voices. Just a small complaint, no big deal. I’d love to hear them talk...Read full review »
dms573 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/25/23
Wish you knew more than me
I just listened to you guys talk about Days Of Future Passed by the Moody Blues. I wish you knew more than me about the Moodies. However, they never played with an orchestra on this album. Did you guys even mention the Mellotron?
misteriris via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/10/23
Great Podcast
This podcast is a great listen. I really enjoy the commardarie amongst the hosts. It feels like hanging out with friends discussing music, and it seems I finish each podcast learning something new about an artist or song I didn't know before. Also made turned me onto artists I either...Read full review »
CyclePoet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/14/22
Recent Episodes
Rob riffs on the seventh studio album (and first with Sammy Hagar as vocalist) by Van Halen, “5150” from March of 1986 (5150 / Summer Nights / Why Can't This Be Love / Love Walks In). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “A Kind of Magic” by Queen (from the motion picture “Highlander”) STAFF PICKS: “The Big...
Published 05/27/24
Published 05/27/24
Wayne riffs on the greatest hits album from the George Thorogood & the Destroyers, “The George Thorogood Collection” from March of 1989 (I Drink Alone / Bad to the Bone / Move It On Over / Gear Jammer). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “Bad Boys” by Inner Circle (from the television series “COPS” STAFF...
Published 05/20/24
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