Rock-n-Roll Autopsy
- Episodes
- 257
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 8, 2026
About the podcast
Get ready to rock with Rock-n-Roll Autopsy! Join Scott and Rico as they dissect classic rock songs, exposing their excesses and untold stories. This hilarious podcast is packed with Gen X sarcasm, insightful commentary, and dad jokes. Tune in, laugh along, and discover if those classic rock anthems still hold up or if they're guilty of musical malpractice.
Episodes 257
Did Billy Idol’s White Wedding Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 256
The boys trade wedding bells for post-punk posturing, celebrate the sanctity of sibling nuptials, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Billy Idol’s 1982 gothic-tinged new-wave …
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The boys trade wedding bells for post-punk posturing, celebrate the sanctity of sibling nuptials, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Billy Idol’s 1982 gothic-tinged new-wave classic, “White Wedding.”
Did Ice-T’s Body Count Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 255
The boys trade turntables for Marshall stacks, give gangsta rap a metal makeover, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ice-T’s 1991 crossover curiosity, “Body Count.”
Did Metallica’s Dyers Eve Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 254
The boys reject the benefits of a sheltered upbringing, write prog riffs about parental incompetence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Metallica’s 1988 thrash-metal middle …
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The boys reject the benefits of a sheltered upbringing, write prog riffs about parental incompetence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Metallica’s 1988 thrash-metal middle finger to mom and dad, “Dyers Eve.”
Did Weezer’s Hash Pipe Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 253
The boys trade nerd-rock respectability for hard rock riffage, ponder the finer points of Santa Monica sex work, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Weezer’s 2001 radio-rock …
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The boys trade nerd-rock respectability for hard rock riffage, ponder the finer points of Santa Monica sex work, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Weezer’s 2001 radio-rock curveball, “Hash Pipe.”
Did Madonna’s Like a Prayer Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 252
The boys kneel at the altar of pop superstardom, examine the fine line between divine inspiration and manufactured controversy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Madonna’s gospel-infused …
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The boys kneel at the altar of pop superstardom, examine the fine line between divine inspiration and manufactured controversy, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Madonna’s gospel-infused hit, “Like a Prayer.”
Did Marilyn Manson’s The Beautiful People Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 251
The boys gather around the shallow end of the gene pool, question humanity’s obsession with being hot, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Marilyn Manson’s anthem for adolescent misanthropy …
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The boys gather around the shallow end of the gene pool, question humanity’s obsession with being hot, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on Marilyn Manson’s anthem for adolescent misanthropy, “The Beautiful People.”
Did Queen and David Bowie’s Under Pressure Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 250
The boys pressure themselves to cram as many egos in one room as possible, unsuccessfully blend a space oddity with mercurial Mercury, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on one of rock’s most …
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The boys pressure themselves to cram as many egos in one room as possible, unsuccessfully blend a space oddity with mercurial Mercury, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on one of rock’s most iconic collaborations, “Under Pressure.”
Did David Lee Roth’s Yankee Rose Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 249
The boys celebrate American excess with maximum cheese, turn flag-waving bravado into four minutes of post-Van Halen freedom, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of David Lee …
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The boys celebrate American excess with maximum cheese, turn flag-waving bravado into four minutes of post-Van Halen freedom, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of David Lee Roth’s 1986 star-spangled solo spectacle, “Yankee Rose.”
Did KISS’ Hide Your Heart Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 248
The boys exit the 80s with mid-career anxiety, chase relevancy with hit making royalty, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1989 tale of questionable romantic …
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The boys exit the 80s with mid-career anxiety, chase relevancy with hit making royalty, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of KISS’ 1989 tale of questionable romantic decision-making, “Hide Your Heart.”
Moving Pictures in the Motor City/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 247
The boys hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for a Rush road trip, abandoned White Castle cravings, and a 50 Something tour for two fifty somethings in Detroit.
On Record: The April Wine Album Review Interview w/Tim Durling/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 246
The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and welcome back YouTube veteran and newly prolific author, Tim Durling into the lab to discuss his latest book, On Record: The April Wine Album Review.
Kissing Lilith Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 245
The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for dogged determination, stage-ready self-immolation, and the pursuit of authentic artistic expression with …
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The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for dogged determination, stage-ready self-immolation, and the pursuit of authentic artistic expression with Kissing Lilith frontman Gavin Kerr.
Toby Danger Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 244
The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for DIY determination, keytar struggles, and the divisive challenges of male itch relief with Toby Danger frontman …
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The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for DIY determination, keytar struggles, and the divisive challenges of male itch relief with Toby Danger frontman Ryan Wednesday.
Disturbing the Priest w/ Brandon Battick Interview/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 243
The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for stand-up stories, metal nerdery, Megadeth fandom, and panel condescension with comedian and Disturbing the …
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The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and trade scientific inquiry for stand-up stories, metal nerdery, Megadeth fandom, and panel condescension with comedian and Disturbing the Priest host, Brandon Battick.
Weird Firsts/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 242
The boys (minus one) trade scientific inquiry for personal confession, revisiting first-time, day-one album buys — records that just happened to catch their favorite bands at some of their strangest moments.
Did Stray Cats’ (She’s) Sexy + 17 Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 241
The boys pomade their pompadours, confuse rockabilly nostalgia with spectacularly bad judgment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stray Cats’ 1983 retro-revival misfire …
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The boys pomade their pompadours, confuse rockabilly nostalgia with spectacularly bad judgment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Stray Cats’ 1983 retro-revival misfire, “(She’s) Sexy + 17.”
Did Guns N’ Roses’ Rocket Queen Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 240
The boys spin street poetry about L.A. debauchery, demonstrate an appetite for questionable studio decisions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 sleaze-rock …
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The boys spin street poetry about L.A. debauchery, demonstrate an appetite for questionable studio decisions, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Guns N’ Roses’ 1987 sleaze-rock odyssey, “Rocket Queen.”
Did Iron Maiden’s Man on the Edge Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 239
The boys fall into the abyss of midlife mayhem, trade dutiful obedience for white collar rage, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Iron Maiden’s 1995 soundtrack to personal …
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The boys fall into the abyss of midlife mayhem, trade dutiful obedience for white collar rage, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Iron Maiden’s 1995 soundtrack to personal collapse, “Man on the Edge.”
Did Simple Minds’ Don’t You (Forget About Me) Kill Rock ’n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 238
The boys spend a Saturday in detention, romanticize adolescent alienation through the power of a raised fist, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Simple Minds’ 1985 …
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The boys spend a Saturday in detention, romanticize adolescent alienation through the power of a raised fist, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Simple Minds’ 1985 coming-of-age anthem, “Don’t You (Forget About Me).”
Anti-democratic Rock!/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 237
The boys (minus one) make a major show announcement and celebrate the Fourth of July by embracing singular vision, authoritarian tendencies, and a fistful of bands that exemplify anti-democratic rock ‘n’ roll.
RUSH Lives!/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 236
The boys hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, reconnect long-lost tour mates, gush over Rush, and marvel at Gene Simmons’ latest entrepreneurial adventure.
Sad Sabbath/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 235
The boys (minus one) hang up the lab coats, put down the scalpels, and take an unscientific look at Geezer Butler’s battle with depression through the dark poetry of Black Sabbath.
Did Korn’s A.D.I.D.A.S. Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 234
The boys regress to a state of peak late-’90s arrested development, mistake hormonal compulsion for profound artistic expression, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Korn’s 1997 …
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The boys regress to a state of peak late-’90s arrested development, mistake hormonal compulsion for profound artistic expression, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Korn’s 1997 acronym-powered ode to intrusive thoughts, “A.D.I.D.A.S.” News items and digressions include Loudwire’s list of the top five politically charged thrash metal songs.
Hot Takes/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 233
Without the guardrails of science to fall back on, the boys trade evidence-based analysis for deliberately provocative, sensational, and often ridiculous hot takes about the world of rock ‘n roll.
The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time: Part 2/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 232
The boys pick favorites, compare notes, and pluck away at Rolling Stone’s latest clickbait driven analysis of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.
The 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 231
The boys pick favorites, compare notes, and pluck away at Rolling Stone’s latest clickbait driven analysis of the 100 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.
Did Joe Walsh’s Life’s Been Good Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 230
The boys trash hotel rooms with self-aware charm, canonize burnout excess as aspirational living, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Walsh’s 1978 millionaire-rock …
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The boys trash hotel rooms with self-aware charm, canonize burnout excess as aspirational living, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Walsh’s 1978 millionaire-rock confession, “Life’s Been Good.” News items and digressions include Geddy Lee hiring a vocal coach ahead of Rush’s upcoming tour and Midnight celebrating 15 years of Satanic Royalty.
Did Ted Nugent’s Wango Tango Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 229
The boys descend into caveman horniness, celebrate primal riffage with alarming enthusiasm, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ted Nugent’s 1980 Neanderthal party anthem …
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The boys descend into caveman horniness, celebrate primal riffage with alarming enthusiasm, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Ted Nugent’s 1980 Neanderthal party anthem, “Wango Tango.” News items and digressions include Marilyn Manson opening up onstage about his sobriety journey.
Did Joe Raposo’s Bein’ Green Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 228
The boys grapple with existential felt, reframe melancholy as a virtue, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Raposo’s tender 1970 identity crisis, “Bein’ Green.” News items …
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The boys grapple with existential felt, reframe melancholy as a virtue, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Joe Raposo’s tender 1970 identity crisis, “Bein’ Green.” News items and digressions include Iron Maiden snubbing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and new music from KISS tied to their Vegas avatar spectacle.
Did The Offspring’s Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 227
The boys cosplay cool with alarming commitment, butcher borrowed swagger with suburban confidence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Offspring’s 1998 novelty smash …
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The boys cosplay cool with alarming commitment, butcher borrowed swagger with suburban confidence, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of The Offspring’s 1998 novelty smash, “Pretty Fly (For a White Guy).” News items and digressions include Taylor Momsen, The Pretty Reckless, a venomous spider bite, and high-voltage touring alongside AC/DC.
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