Serious Rock Talk Podcast

Winnipeg vs Toronto: Which is the Better Rock City? Kennedy and Clarke have fun with an age-old debate: which city has produced the best bands? Winnipeg or Toronto? The Guess Who vs. Rush? The Weakerthans vs. Our Lady Peace? Who knows? Find a comfortable chair, relax, listen in—and you decide.

Ferris Kennedy sits down with Trevor Kidd, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician & producer from Victoria BC, Canada. Trevor has recorded with the musicians behind bands like INXS, Sum 41, Billy Talent, and The Tea Party. Listen in to an exclusive exploration of how a successful career develops amid the ever-evolving challenges and changes of the music industry.

The Greatest Rock Songwriting Duos Among the most powerful forces in rock music is a stellar songwriting duo—a strange, magical symbiosis that can not be formulated, planned or repeated. Lennon/McCartney set the highbar. Many came close. Listen in and discover who created many of your favorite songs. You might be surprised.

The first teen idol... TV and film star... Founding father of country rock... Respected rocker... Given his stellar accomplishments, Rick Nelson's tragic death seemed profoundly incongruous—as did the lingering rumor surrounding his final moments. Dr. Clarke has gathered the facts and presents a compelling conclusion about what happened—and why. Better listen in. 

200th Episode Celebration! Bonus:Defining Classic Rock The Serious Rock Talk podcast has reached a milestone. 200 episodes! We celebrate the achievement with an opinionated look at rock n' roll history—and then firmly answer the question that won't go away—'What is Classic Rock?'. Onwards and upwards!