Rock in Retrospect
“Rock in Retrospect” focuses on the lives, careers and legacies of artists who made a significant impact on the music industry. Host Nick Bambach invites a guest to discuss their favorite artists and why they matter. We also occasionally create episodes focusing on awards shows and music-related institutions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Oscars, and the Grammys. If you enjoy stimulating and often-humorous discussions about music history in a laid-back environment, then this is the podcast for you!
Podcasting since 2021 • 139 episodes
Rock in Retrospect
Latest Episodes
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part II
Part Two of our coverage and analysis of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. With a different set of friends who also went to the show, Nick invited Cliff, Ross, Pat, and Jeff to give their thoughts on everything that went...
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Season 5
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Episode 138
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1:16:49
2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Recap: Part I
Nick attended the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last weekend and asked for a little help from his friends to discuss their experiences attending the event. Darren, Jon, Richard, and Traci share what it was like to be in t...
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Season 5
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Episode 137
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1:59:22
Artist Spotlight: Thom Bell
Tom Lane returns to discuss the career and legacy of legendary R&B producer, arranger, and songwriter Thom Bell. We talk about Bell's collaborations with The Delfonics, The Stylistics, The Spinners, Elton John, Johnny Mathis, Deniece Willia...
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Season 5
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Episode 136
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54:06
Movie Talk: Cyndi Lauper: Let the Canary Sing
Joe, Colin, and Bay return to discuss Alison Ellwood's 2023 documentary Let the Canary Sing, which focuses on the life and career of music icon Cyndi Lauper. We give our thoughts on the movie in the first half of this episode. The seco...
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Season 5
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Episode 135
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54:17
Artist Spotlight: Culture Club
Lisa returns to discuss the career and legacy of the legendary new wave band Culture Club. Topics discussed include the band's eclectic sound, Boy George's status as an icon of the 1980s and beyond, discuss our favorite songs from their catalog...
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Season 5
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Episode 134
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1:23:51
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