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Christian Geeks Rockcast

by Steve Chalk, Britt Mooney

The 80's to early 90's were a unique and golden era of Christian music. Every genre and style had amazing artists creating high quality music and solid messages. Christian Geeks Classic Rockcast explores this era through reviewing our favorite albums, giving a history, and interviewing the artists to give their perspective. Rock on!

Episodes

Ep 64 - Crucified / Pillars of Humanity

1h 33m · Published 17 Apr 23:28

On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophmore album by thrash legends the Crucified, "The Pillars of Humanity." This fast, riff-heavy album was released in 1991 on Ocean records and re-released by Tooth and Nail in 2009.

Robert Vaughn (Riverhouse): https://igg.me/at/CUv5GwlCPr8/x#/

Mike Knott tribute: http://kck.st/3vRs2H2

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3xyTMAA

Ep 63 - Easter Songs

1h 24m · Published 30 Mar 13:18

In this episode, we discuss 10 classic Easter songs (and a few more) that cover Jesus' death and resurrection. Maybe the most sylistically diverse episode of the podcast, we include artists from Vengeance Rising to Keith Green.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dId1dY0YvKA4Tvq3dUcn5

Ep 62 - Interview with Randy Rose

37m · Published 19 Mar 16:03

On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record deal as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation then go pledge at the MATW Kickstarter. http://kck.st/3uSEHJb

Spotify Playlist: http://kck.st/3uSEHJb

GCR links:

Website: geeksrockcast.com

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

[email protected]

Special Episode - Michael Knott Tribute

5m · Published 13 Mar 19:37

Michael Gerard Knott passed away March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael Knott and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him.

Tribute to Michael Knott event - Dick Church's restaurant Costa Mesa, CA: https://www.facebook.com/events/766659075114897

Ep 61 - Interview with Whitecross - Rex Carroll and Dave Roberts

59m · Published 02 Mar 13:48

This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all time favorite bands! Legendary guitarist Rex Carroll and new vocalist Dave Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil.

Whitecross site: whitecrossband.com

Fear No Evil CD: https://bit.ly/49BrG5N

Fear No Evil Merch packs: https://bit.ly/48D2TND

Man in the Mirror YT: https://bit.ly/49wvOUI

Rockcast links:

www.geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

[email protected]

ep 60 - Steve Taylor / Meltdown

1h 31m · Published 12 Feb 15:26

Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display on his 1984 debut full length release, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump and take on this classic album and the topics song by song.

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3SDloeG

Bloodgood/Deliverance preorders: https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders

Mylon Lefevre preorders: https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders

The River Cryers: https://spoti.fi/3HWUUzU

Geek links:

site: geeksrockcast.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

[email protected]

Ep 59 - Galactic Cowboys / ST

1h 28m · Published 15 Jan 16:30

In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor produced masterpiece was well recieved but had a difficult time finding its place among the changing landscape of mainstream rock music. It still sounds amazing thirty years later!

Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/47B3Sx9

The Call kickstarter: https://bit.ly/4aW8ErU

Michael Knott bandcamp: https://knott.bandcamp.com/

Ep 58 - Bruce Cockburn / Christmas

1h 32m · Published 21 Dec 12:17

Merry Christmas from the Geeks! On this special episode, we discuss the quintessential Christmas album from Bruce Cockburn from 1993. Bruce delivers one of the best Christmas albums and we break it down song by song.

Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3RQDVoB

Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb

Ep 57 - Us Kids Documentary / Todd Zeller Interview

59m · Published 11 Dec 15:57

Todd Zeller is a veteran of the Christian alternative rock scene in Souther Cali. Over the years, he's worked with Adam Again, the Choir, Michael Knott, and others. In this episode, Todd discusses his upbringing, how he got involved in the Christian alternative community, and how he and John Semby came together to craft a vision for the upcoming documentary: Us Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion.

Donate to Us Kids: https://gofund.me/b9287afb

Todd's Website: https://www.toddazeller.com/

Ep 56 - Mastedon / It's a Jungle Out There

1h 32m · Published 15 Nov 23:31

Shortly after leaving Kansas, John Elefante and his brother Dino created a supergroup of sorts in Mastedon and was featured on two California metal compilations in the late 80s. In this, their first full length album from 1989, they call on assistance from members of REO Speedwagon, Ambrosia, X-Sinner, and others for an amazing debut.

Spotify Playlist: https://spoti.fi/49E3NuT

Web: geeksrockcast.com

FB: https://fb.com/christiangeeksrockcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/geeksrockcast

[email protected]

Christian Geeks Rockcast has 69 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 81:19:46. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 27th, 2024 02:40.