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 • 175 episodes

Rock in Retrospect

Latest Episodes

Movie Talk: Milli Vanilli

Cliff and Helen are back to revisit one of the biggest music scandals of all time as they discuss the 2023 Paramount+ documentary Milli Vanilli. We dive into the incredible rise and spectacular fall of the 80s pop duo, unpack the infam...

July 17, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 174 • 1:11:59

5-Year Anniversary Special: Listeners Q&A

Today marks the 5-year anniversary of Rock in Retrospect! To celebrate this milestone, I turned it over to listeners to ask Nick anything they wanted him to answer or share stories about. From behind-the-scenes stories to questions he's never a...

July 08, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 173 • 52:24

Movie Talk: Michael

Albert and Diya return to discuss Antoine Fuqua's Michael (2026), the long-awaited music biopic chronicling the early life and career of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. They share their thoughts on the film—both its stren...

June 26, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 172 • 1:25:26

Movie Talk: Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Comedian and writer Murray Valeriano returns to discuss the 2023 documentary Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. We analyze the film, sharing plenty of funny stories and anecdotes along the way. We wrap up the...

June 19, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 171 • 1:22:22

Interview with Scott Kummer (Host of I've Got That On Vinyl and Creator of Project My Top 10)

Scott Kummer (co-host of I've Got That On Vinyl) returns to join Nick to discuss his podcast and his ongoing Project My Top 10 series.The first half of the episode ...

June 12, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 170 • 1:48:01

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