For Those About to Pod, We Salute You : The Rock Podcast

A classic rock podcast with Matt and Brian discussing the latest rock news, we review gigs and concerts and discuss new releases our "New Rock on the Block" part of the show. We feature some Hidden Gems as well as spotlight Unsung Heroes. We are currently working our way through "The A to Z of Rock " where we focus in on a letter each episode and call out our favourite albums and artists. After each episode, you will find a Spotify playlist of all of the artists we have discussed. Please subscribe and leave us a review..... You will find us on Facebook and Twitter and the shows are on YouTube as well Our Twitter handle is @FTATPod Rock On !!!!

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 67

Hello there good people of Planet Pod...This is Episode 67 and we have reached the letter "T" in the "A to Z of Rock"......Yes, Thin Lizzy will be included Brian !! We review the latest albums from Black Country Communion and Robert Jon & the Wreck   We have the latest rock news and some Hidden Gems for you as usual.  If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe and catch up with us on Facebook / Youtube and Scotland Rocks Radio too  Rock On  Matt & Brian. 

07-02
01:03:29

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 66

Hello there podcast people...This is Episode 66 and we have reached the letter "S" in the "A to Z of Rock"......we have no shortage of entries for this letter...... We review the latest albums from Collateral, Halestorm and Bon Jovi.  We have the latest rock news and Hidden Gems and Matt and I catch up on our trip to Bannermans to see These Wicked Rivers and Dan Byrne....Matt was also at Scorpions and Extreme in London and Brian visted The Irish Rock n Roll Museum Experience and Phil Lynott's statue on his travels to Dublin..... If you enjoy the podcast, like and subscribe and catch up with us on Facebook  Rock On  Matt and Brian.

06-11
01:02:08

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 65

Hey everyone and welcome to Episode 65.  We have reached the letter R in the "A to Z of Rock " and there are loads of artists and albums to pick from. We have a couple of Hidden Gems and all the latest rock news !!!! We have three new albums to review in this episode from The Karma Effect, FM and Slash if you enjoy the show , please subscribe and leave us a review  Rock On ! Matt & Brian. 

05-21
01:03:55

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 64

Welcome to Episode 64.  We have reached the letter Q in the "A to Z of Rock " so lots of Queen related references. We have a new book to add to the Book Club of Rock, some Hidden Gems and all the latest rock news !!!! We have three new albums to review in this episode from The Kris Barras Band, Gun and Pearl Jam.  if you enjoy the show , please subscribe and leave us a review  Rock On ! Matt & Brian. 

04-30
01:03:46

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 63

Hello everyone....welcome to Episode 63 of the classic rock podcast " For Those About to Pod , We Salute You ".  We have reached the letter "P" in the A to Z of Rock.....this should be an easier one for us in this episode !!! We have a couple of Hidden Gems and all of the latest News.  The new albums from The Black Crowes, These Wicked Rivers and Sheryl Crowe are under review in New Rock on the Block .....   Hope you enjoy and please subscribe and spread the word...... Rock On  Matt & Brian. 

04-09
01:03:55

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 62

Hello everyone....welcome to Episode 62 of the classic rock podcast " For Those About to Pod , We Salute You ".  We have reached the letter "O" in the A to Z of Rock.....it was a tough one !!! We have Hidden Gems, A new book for the Book Club of Rock and all of the latest News.  The new albums from Judas Priest, Big Big Train and Bruce Dickinson are under review in New Rock on the Block .....   Hope you enjoy and please subscribe and spread the word...... Rock On  Matt & Brian. 

03-19
01:05:25

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 61

Welcome to Episode 61 of the rock podcast "For Those About to Pod, We Salute You" .....We've reached the letter N in the A to Z of Rock. We have some New Rock on the Block from Revolution Saints, Jack J Hutchinson and Blackberry Smoke...... We have the latest rock news and a couple of Hidden Gems for you as well.  Hope you enjoy ! Rock On  Matt and Brian 

02-27
01:03:29

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 60

It's Episode 60 and we have reached the letter M in "The A to Z of Rock".....Strap yourselves in for a packed episode .  We have the Latest Rock News, a couple of cracking "Hidden Gems" and "New Rock on the Block" from Green Day and Saxon......   Rock On    Matt & Brian 

02-06
59:26

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 59

Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 59 !!!!!! We have reached the letter L in "The A to Z of Rock". We have all of the latest rock news, some "New Rock on the Block" and some "Hidden Gems" for you all.  Enjoy the show and dont forget to subscribe.....we are on Youtube as well Rock On !!! Matt and Brian.....

01-16
01:01:03

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 58

Well hello everyone and welcome to Episode 58 - the last episode of 2023 !!! We have the latest rock news, some "New Rock on the Block" and some Hidden Gems but the focus of the show wil be Our Review of the Year that was 2023.  We pick out some of the best rock events and gigs of the year as well as picking our Songs of the Year and what will be our Album of the Year as we run down our favourite 10 albums of 2023.  We will also look forward to 2024 as well We hope you have a great Festive period and we will catch up with you all in 2024 !!! Rock On  Matt & Brian.   

12-26
01:02:12

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 57

Welcome everyone to Episode 57 of the rock podcast "For Those About to Pod, We Salute You"  On this Episode, we have come to the Letter "K" in the A to Z of Rock....Brian is very excited !!!! We review the new albums from Dirty Honey and Dolly Parton in "New Rock on the Block"  We have the latest rock news and as usual some "Hidden Gems" for you.  Hope you enjoy the show Rock On  Matt & Brian.

12-05
01:01:16

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 56 - Interview with Chris Sumby - Stonedead Festival Director and Band Booker

Hello there everyone,  This is a special episode as we interview Chris Sumby who is one of the Directors of Stonedead Festival. Now in its 7th Year, it is going from strength to strength. Chris has the ominous task of booking the bands and keeping all the fans happy. We talk to Chris about the early days of the festival, some of his highlights, his fantasy festival line up and hopes for the festival going forward.  Hope you enjoy this episode and if you think this festival is worth a visit , get your tickets soon as it sells out . Until next time Rock On & See You at the Bar Matt and Brian.  

11-14
01:03:48

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 55 - Interview with Skinny Knowledge

This is a special episode which is an interview with Andy and Rab from the band " Skinny Knowledge" .  The band have a new album " TwentyTwo" which will be released on the 27th October 2023 and we were lucky enough to get a preview of it ...It's great.  We discuss the new album, making promo videos, Maid of Stone Festival and plans for the rest of the year and what's in store for 2024.  You can check the band out at www.skinnyknowledge.com Rock On  Matt and Brian.   

10-25
38:29

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 54

Well hello there podcast listening people...this is Episode 54...... It's the Letter J in the A to Z of Rock. We have some great Hidden Gems for you all . In "New Rock on The Block", we review the latest albums from : Roger Waters : Dark Side of the Moon ( Redux)  Steven Wilson : The Harmony Codex King Herd : King Herd We also have the latest rock news and stories.  Enjoy the Show Rock On !!! Matt and Brian  

10-24
01:05:17

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 53

Well hello there and welcome to Episode 53 of the classic rock podcast " For Those About to Pod, We Salute You. It's back to the usual format of Latest News , Hidden Gem time, An Unsung Hero and some New Rock on the Block from Paul Rodgers, Phil Seth Campbell,  Ann Wilson, King Herd and The Rolling Stones.  It's time for the Letter "I" in The A to Z of Rock.  Hope you enjoy the show and hit that subscribe button and leave us a comment Rock On  Matt and Brian. 

10-03
01:00:15

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 52

Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 52 .....On this episode, we catch up with Ash and Liam from "The Karma Effect".  We talk about recent festival experiences as well as how the band started out in Lockdown and right up to date with tour dates in September and November. They have been busy on their 2nd Album which will be ready to go in 2024.  We discuss future plans with the guys.  Hope you enjoy the show and we will be back in a couple of weeks.  Rock On  Matt and Brian.

09-12
59:53

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 51

Well hello everyone and welcome to Episode 51 of the classic rock podcast " For Those About to Pod, We Salute You"  Matt is back from his holidays and we dive into the Letter "H" as part of "The A to Z of Rock "  We have a new edition for " The Book Club of Rock " as well as "Hidden Gem Time" and all of the Latest News as well as new albums and singles to review in "New Rock on the Block"   Hope you enjoy the Show and remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review .  Until next time ...Rock On !!! Matt and Brian. 

08-22
57:51

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 50

Welcome everyone to Episode 50 of the classic rock podcast "For Those About to Pod, We Salute You".  This episode is crammed with the usual features :  Latest Rock News New Rock on the Block ( featuring new releases from Greta Van Fleet , The Dust Coda, Luke Morley )  Hidden Gems  Unsung Heroes  and we feature the Letter G in The A to Z of Rock !!!! Hope you enjoy the show  Rock On  Matt & Brian. 

07-25
01:08:14

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 49

Hello there again and Welcome to Episode 49 !! We are at the Letter " F" in "The A to Z of Rock" and we review the latest releases from Elegant Weapons, Queens of the Stone Age and Steve Lukather.  We had a new book for the Book Club of Rock and some Hidden Gems for you.  We have the latest rock news and some gig reviews as well.  Rock On !!! Matt and Brian. 

07-04
53:10

For Those About to Pod, We Salute You - Episode 48

Hello there everyone !!! It's Episode 48 and we arrive at the letter "E" in "The A to Z of Rock" ....Expect a well known Swedish band who headed to Venus to get a mention..... We have some Hidden Gems and a new entry in the "Book Club of Rock "  We review the new albums from Extreme, Foo Fighters and Rival Sons ....we could have a contender or two for Album of the Year..... We have all the latest rock news for you as well.  Hope you enjoy and catch you all soon.  We are on all the usual social media channels and you can now catch the show on Scotland Rocks Radio as well .....check out  https://scotlandrocksradio.com Rock On  Brian & Matt       

06-13
57:41

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