Mr. K’s Super Show

In this episode, we pay homage to one of the greatest guitar heroes ever, Jeff Beck, who recently passed away at age 78.Guest Co-Host Brad Page (I'm In Love With That Song podcast, The Pod Remains The Same) and me discuss Beck's music and the impact it had on us and on rock and roll as we know it.  We talked about our favorite albums and songs by Mr. Beck, who emerged from The Yardbirds in the 1960s to become one of the most singular, and  most distinctive stylists ever on record and on stage.There will never be another like Beck and this episode is as much for you listeners out there as it is for us.  After you listen to this, seek out some of Beck's music....you won't regret it.

In this episode, we delve into the origins of Led Zeppelin's final studio album, In Through The Out Door.From the ill-fated 1977 tour to the "satanic" origins of some of the music, we leave no stone unturned as we go track by track through Led Zep's final studio sessions.  And we'll explore such mysteries as who REALLY produced this album, which member of Led Zeppelin got a brand spankin' new keyboard that played a large role in the composing of these songs, and the role that the group ABBA played behind the scenes!Your hosts (who came in through in "In" door) are Chris Karam and Brad Page

In this episode, we take on Led Zeppelin's feature film and live album The Song Remains The Same.What started out as an attempt to document Led Zep's concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1973 became a film that featured fantasy sequences, backstage drama, and yes, the songs and music that propelled Led Zeppelin to become one of the biggest bands of all-time.And while Zeppelin manager Peter Grant said "It was the most expensive home movie ever made," it's a time capsule that could only have been made in the 1970s.  We talked through all the scenes and all the songs --  It was a Whole Lotta Fun.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page(NOTE: This conversation originally appeared in 2021 on an episode of Mr. K's Super Show)

We delve into the mysteries and magic of Led Zeppelin's darkest album, Presence.Though there was much behind the scenes drama, Led Zep was able to turn it into an album that included one of their greatest accomplishments, "Achilles Last Stand,"And what exactly is "The Object?"  And what does it mean?Hopefully we can shed a light on this.  And if we don't, it's nobody's fault but ours.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page

Halloween is upon us, so it's time for another KISS episodeWe discussed the albums KISS Killers and Creatures Of The Night, which are both celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.Guest co-hosts James Hager (PodKISSt podcast) and Chris Czynszak (Decibel Geek podcast) helped to unravel The Case Of The Mystery Musicians, among other things. And we'll find out how Saturday Night Live's Dan Aykroyd played a part in the making of this album.As Ace Frehley would say, "Happy Halloween!  ACK!"

Continuing on from our last episode, we examine sides 3 and 4 of Led Zeppelin's pivotal 1975 double album masterpiece, Physical Graffiti.From the psychedelia of "In The Light" to the ferocity of the "The Wanton Song," we go track by track through this classic album, leaving no stone (or riff) unturned.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page

Guest Co-Hosts Alex Alt (Slydog Music podcast) and Eric Miller (Pods & Sods) help me delve into the legendary progressive band Kansas with a track-by-track deep dive into their first compilation album, The Best Of Kansas.We had fun going into the band's history and their key accomplishment of their golden period spanning the 70s and the 80s.

In this episode, we delve into the first record of one of the greatest double albums of all-time, Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti.  We go track by track on a journey through one of Led Zeppelin's most diverse outings, a collection that emcompasses rock, blues, world music, psychedelia and so much more!  The album that gave us "Kashmir," "Trampled Underfoot," and "The Wanton Song," among others.And this is only the first of two parts, because there's too much great music to deal with and we didn't want to cram it all into one episode!Your hosts are Chris Karam and Brad Page

Guest Co-Host: Jeff Harris.In this episode, guest co-host Jeff Harris and me delve into what we call "The Michael McDonald Effect."  While he's best known for his hits as a solo artist and lead singer for The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald had a wide ranging effect on the musical genre known as "Yacht Rock."He played and sang on many artists' recordings, such as Steely Dan and is the patron saint of "Yacht Rock."  We examine his reign as king during the heyday of the genre, spanning the late 70s to the mid 80s.

In this episode, we examine one of Led Zeppelin's most eclectic and enduring works, Houses Of The Holy.  This album traverses a wide rangs of musical styles (prog, reggae, funk, & rock, among others) and finds the band exploring new techniques and approaches to their craft.We had fun exploring this classic album track by track and we hope you will too!Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page