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 • 187 episodes

Rock in Retrospect

Latest Episodes

Movie Talk: Joy Division

Helen and Jeff return to discuss the 2007 documentary Joy Division, which covers the history of the legendary post-punk band. We give our takes on the movie and reveal our favorite Joy Division songs. We conclude this episode with a di...

October 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 186 • 1:44:09

Movie Talk: Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer

Darren and Peter return to discuss the 2025 documentary Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer, which chronicles the final years of original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno. They talk about their Iron Maiden fandoms and share their thought...

October 23, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 185 • 1:43:45

Movie Talk: Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

Jon and Mike return to discuss the 2026 documentary Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger, which focuses on the legendary band's massively successful return tour from 2025. They detail their experiences going to the shows in their respective...

October 16, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 184 • 1:34:59

Movie Talk: The Phil Collins Big Band

Today, we're discussing the 1996 television documentary The Phil Collins Big Band, which takes us behind the scenes of one of Phil Collins' most fascinating musical side projects. Best known for his work with Genesis and his hugely suc...

October 09, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 183 • 1:07:40

Movie Talk: The Library That Dolly Built

Fellow librarian John returns to discuss the 2020 documentary The Library That Dolly Built, which explores country music icon Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its mission to provide free books to millions of children around the w...

October 06, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 182 • 1:17:38

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