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Rock N' Roll Theatre

Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast

Each episode examines a movie that prominently features rock n' roll music, in some form or another. Co-hosts Jon and Mark discuss the hits and misses of these rocking motion pictures!

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S1 · E23
Friday · 43 min
The Doors
Val Kilmer put everything into his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 movie called The Doors. Directed by Oliver Stone, the film contained many inaccuracies that are still debated among fans today. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they go on a far out psychedelic ride in the desert to see how the Lizard King helped make The Doors leaders of counterculture in the late 1960s and early 1970s rock landscape. What's a rock and roll band for man, if you can't party all night and do bad things? Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E22
September 18 · 45 min
Airheads
An all-star cast led by Brendan Fraser took the fictional KPPX radio station hostage in the 1994 comedy called Airheads. With very few actual music scenes in the film, we depend heavily on references and vibes but get a little help with a cameo by Lemmy from Motorhead. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they are held at water gun-point as Chazz and the boys try to get their demo out to the masses. How can you pluralize "Lone Ranger"? Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E21
September 4 · 35 min
School of Rock
Can an illegitimate substitute teacher transform a class of fifth grade students into a rock n' roll band ready to compete at Battle of The Bands? That's a question nobody asked, but in 2003, audiences were treated to School of Rock and Jack Black took on this very mission. From teaching the kids about Motorhead to sound-proofing the classroom, nothing was going to stop Dewey Finn from leading this group to the big stage. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they attend Horace Green Preparatory School and see just how this all went down under the watchful eye of Principal Mullins. You're not hardcore, unless you live hardcore! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E20
August 21 · 41 min
Judgment Night
Four friends on the run from a street gang in downtown Chicago is the story line for the movie Judgment Night from 1993. This story line has nothing to do with music. However, the soundtrack that accompanied this film featured a unique formula of hard rock bands teaming up with hip-hop artists to compose original songs. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they revisit this wrong turn off the expressway and how this soundtrack became an icon for the beginnings of rap-rock in the years that followed. By the way, don't call me Francis! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E19
August 7 · 36 min
Thrashin'
Southern California was the centre of the universe for skateboarding when Thrashin' delivered a skate-inspired gang war to the big screen in 1986. Featuring pros like Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, Steve Caballero and Lance Mountain standing in as stunt doubles, audiences were treated to top tier skate footage alongside a regional battle of sorts between The Ramp Locals and The Daggers. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they skate their way to the L.A. Massacre to see if nice guy Corey can take out the evil Hook like he promised. Breakin' is a memory! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E18
July 24 · 39 min
Drumline
Marching band culture finally got the feature film it had been waiting for with Drumline in 2002, starring Nick Cannon. Audiences were treated to incredible musical performances with high production value, wrapped into a predictable plot trying to teach us that skill alone is not enough. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they visit the campus of A&T Atlanta to see how Dr. Lee and the band are going to take on Morris Brown College at the BET Classic. You have to learn to follow before you can lead! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E17
July 10 · 39 min
Rock of Ages
Glam rock from the 1980s provides almost all of the source material for the 2012 film called Rock of Ages. Based on a musical of the same name, we find ourselves in a world mirroring the Los Angeles nightlife during those glory days of hair metal, but something still feels off. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark for a trip to the Bourbon Room to see Stacee Jaxx take the stage along with Arsenal, Wolfgang Von Colt, and even The Zee Guyeezz. Just remember to write your name on all your favourite albums. Clean up the strip! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E16
June 26 · 38 min
Walk The Line
The life of American country music star Johnny Cash hit the big screen in 2005 with Walk The Line. An absolute beast at the box office, this film is one of the highest grossing musical biopics in history, and won more than half of the 62 awards it was nominated for. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they journey alongside The Man in Black from his early beginnings cutting singles for Sun Records, to the many tours that followed, and all of those marriage proposals to June Carter. Y'all can't walk no line! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E15
June 12 · 43 min
Josie and the Pussycats
In 2001, the corporatization of the music industry was at an all-time high. With CD sales headed towards their peak, Josie and the Pussycats fought off subliminal messages being embedded directly into their recordings by the evil MegaRecords empire led by Fiona. Join hosts Jon and Mark has they travel to Riverdale to see how this three-piece Archie Comics band went from the bowling alley to the big time with a little help from DuJour. Don't forget your cat-ear headset! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E14
May 29 · 39 min
The Harder They Come
Jimmy Cliff brought reggae music to worldwide audiences when he starred in the 1972 film called The Harder They Come. Backed by an outstanding soundtrack that featured many first-wave ska and reggae classics, this was a showcase for the real Jamaica. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they try to recap Ivan's troubles adjusting to city life while chasing a dream, which also includes driving a stolen convertible car around a golf course. Preacher on the warpath tonight! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E13
May 15 · 47 min
Almost Famous
What could be more coveted than a spot on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 1973? Almost Famous documented how a teenage journalist was able to tag along with a fictional heavy rock band called Stillwater while their star was on the rise. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they take in the almost never-ending journey of this tour from city to city, while William's mom dials in her landline skills. It's all happening! Are you a golden god? Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E12
May 1 · 50 min
Michael
The all-time largest grossing opening weekend for a biopic in North America belongs to Michael. This 2026 film covers the first 20-years or so of Michael Jackson's career as one of the biggest icons in the history of music. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they travel from the small club shows by the Jackson 5 in the late 1960s, up to his solo Bad tour in 1988. You may encounter the odd llama or giraffe along the way. With love, try harder! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E11
April 17 · 43 min
A Mighty Wind
A fictional revival of folk music heavyweights took centre stage in the 2003 mockumentary called A Mighty Wind. Co-written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, the film features an entirely original soundtrack with the cast performing the music themselves. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they tune into the Public Broadcast Network special "Ode to Irving" and watch out for those flower arrangements in the lobby. Never did no wanderin' after all! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E10
April 3 · 45 min
Heavy Metal
A series of R-rated short stories featuring exceptional hand-drawn animation and a rocking soundtrack were unleashed to the world as the film Heavy Metal in 1981. While many say this film is not for everyone, it has aged well over time and become a cult classic. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark has they take the journey from the backseat of Harry Canyon's futuristic New York City cab all the way to Taarna's bar brawl during a Devo concert and beyond. Are you prepared to face the sum of all evils?! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E9
March 20 · 33 min
Spice World
The Spice Girls brought 90s Brit-pop to the big screen with Spice World. Filled with musical numbers, celebrity cameos, and a whole lot of confusion, this film had the band tear through London in a double-decker bus with that evil paparazzi in hot pursuit. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they do their best to follow along. It's time to spice up your life! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E8
March 6 · 39 min
Song Sung Blue
The real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina as Lightning & Thunder was brought to the big screen in 2025 with Song Sung Blue. These life-long musicians teamed up to deliver the hits of Neil Diamond to audiences in the Milwaukee area in the 1980s and 1990s. Join co-hosts Jon and Mark as they venture through this musical-drama crossover and uncover a film with two very different halves. Welcome to a Neil Diamond experience! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E7
February 20 · 33 min
8 Mile
Eminem's debut on the big screen was in 2002 with the semi-autobiographical movie called 8 Mile. Not only did the film open at number one on the U.S. box office, its soundtrack clinched the number spot on the U.S. Billboard 200, and the track "Lose Yourself" notched his first number one U.S. single. That's a lot of number ones. Co-hosts Jon and Mark journey through the inner Detroit rap battle scene to see how Rabbit and his crew got the last laugh on Papa Doc and the Free World. Join us for a long walk all the way back to the trailer park. Just watch out for those paintball guns. Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E6
February 7 · 28 min
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
In 1982, Bruce Springsteen released a self-recorded, lo-fi album with no press called "Nebraska". In 2025, Jeremy Allen White starred in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and delivered a strong performance that chronicled the struggles Springsteen was facing while making the album. Co-hosts Jon and Mark ride through the highs and lows of this rocking biopic that ends up leaving a little gas in the tank. The Boss might be lost, but do you know who you are?! That makes one of us. Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E5
January 23 · 37 min
That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do! was Tom Hanks' debut as a writer and director that chronicled the rise and fall of a fictional garage rock band called The Wonders in 1964. Climbing the charts with their hit single that doubles as the namesake of the film, the band went from local talent shows to Hollywood prime-time TV in only a matter of months. Co-hosts Jon and Mark revisit this hurricane of 1960's rock stardom led by Hanks himself as Mr. White. Are you alone in your principles? Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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S1 · E4
January 9 · 46 min
Some Kind of Monster
Metallica entered the early 2000s at a crossroads. Without a bass player and without a sense of direction, the remaining members forged on with a therapy coach and a documentary film crew in their quest to complete the 2003 album "St. Anger." The result was the overly long, reality TV-vibe induced, Some Kind of Monster. Co-hosts Jon and Mark make their way through this journey from the military barracks at Presidio to the stage at MTV Icon. This monster lives... but he's in therapy! Send us a message Support the show Rock N' Roll Theatre Podcast Website: rnrtheatrepod.com Instagram: @rnrtheatre TikTok: @rnrtheatrepod YouTube: @rnrtheatrepod
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