Rock Candy

Bjork had been making music for the majority of her life, but many would argue that it was her sophomore release that pushed her into the mainstream. Post saw Bjork truly breaking out of her shell, from the shy and polite girl of Debut, to the strong and unapologetic woman who would eventually become one of the biggest names in art pop. Here we see her getting more comfortable with production and collaborating with even more artists to make this one of the most unique album experiences of our time. Experimental, yet totally still accessible, Post brings to the table everything we love about this Icelandic singer for a perfect album for any audiophile. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Buckle up for an episode about one of the worst people to ever step into the music business. Lou Pearlman created two of the biggest pop acts in recent memory- Backstreet Boys and N*Sync. But that doesn't make this guy a hero by any means. Not only did he use and manipulate these boy bands, but dozens of other boys and their families. And that's only from his music biz scams. He conned his acts out of millions of dollars and his gold star sociopathy made those around him think his actions were ok. Until they weren't. From even his childhood, Lou was showing red flags to the very few who were willing to put up with him. Hear this all too familiar tale, of a sad man who could only find joy in getting getting ahead, especially at the cost of others. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

This week we talk about the quintessential alt rock band, R.E.M. If it weren't for these guys, indie music wouldn't exist and rock would be a much blander genre. A group that refused to bend to anyone else's rules and spent years paying their dues as a cult success. But when they finally hit radio airways, they didn't go anywhere and gave us classics that have gone down in music history. We tell their story to the best of our ability, but this famously private band have sometimes walked the line of truth and myth. And their songs are commonly misunderstood, so get ready to learn how you were wrong. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

This week we're talking about one of our favorite duos- Darryl Hall and John Oates. They may come from different backgrounds with different styles, but put them together and the magic is undeniable. These guys brought soul and R&B into mainstream pop with huge success! But what you may not know is how much help they got from some talented women and a supportive manager. Or the crazy story of how Darryl and John first met. Or about some of their dramatic relationship choices. Well, get ready to learn all about that and more of these iconic music makers that our nostalgia brains just can't get enough of. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We close off Women's History Month with one of the most influential women in all of music. Janis Joplin had a short career, but that doesn't take away from the impact she made. Her rise may have been quick, but it wasn't easy, she had many stumbles along the way. We look to demystify the legend she was touted up as, and show her true nature and just how full of life and humanity she was. She experienced her fair share of heartaches and used that pain to make some of the most emotionally raw music you've ever heard. Unfortunately, she also used unfavorable methods to try to conceal that pain. Her story is an amazing one, so get ready to hear about a true pioneer of rock. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

It's time for us to give this feminist Rock N Roll icon the attention she deserves! Joan Jett helped pave the way for women to be as tough and confident as they dared, especially in the music world. She began with the legendary all-girl rock band, The Runaways, alongside other empowered rocker babes. But even after their inevitable split, Joan still managed to climb the ranks and become the household name she is now. But there have been some questionable choices along the way that have given us some pause. Regardless, this woman, with the creativity and the work ethic of a someone out of this world, has an amazing story that needs to be heard. Visit Adam & Eve and used code CANDYPOD to get 50% off nearly any one item and some sweet free stuff! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We go full raunchy, angry women in this episode. It's still hard out here for a chick and we need some solid jams to get through it all. Could it be the never ending fight for equal pay or the fight for the last roll of toilet paper that's cheesed our grits this week? During trying times such as these, we find music helps us get through and decided that creating a playlist full of tunes to empower all you ladies out there is exactly what's needed. We run the gamut of genres to showcase a variety of amazingly talented women. From punk, to hip hop, to adult contemporary, we got you covered! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

The story of Billie Holiday is not an easy one to tell. She was complex woman with endless talent. Not only a woman, but a woman of color, she came into the world of jazz and changed it forever. But it wasn't easy. It wasn't ever easy for Billie. From an abusive childhood, to an adulthood fraught with addiction, racism, and troubles with the law, this woman never got a break, but stood to face it every time. With a voice unlike any that was heard before, Billie performed with the likes of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, and many more. Lady Day was not given her due in life, but in death, let us celebrate this legendary woman who brought an allure and elegance to jazz. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Once again, we are spending the month of March talking about some of the most influential women in the world of music. And we're kicking it off with a truly legendary singer. Selena was barely in her 20's when she was crowned the Queen of Tejano, a genre of music that is a real boy's club. Born with a natural talent in her voice and the drive to make all of her dreams come true, there was no stopping this woman from becoming a beloved artist to not only the hispanic population, but everyone around the world. Her story has everything- family, going against the odds, true love, and unfortunately, betrayal. But instead of focusing on her tragic death, we want to spend this time celebrating her unbelievable life. One that we should consider ourselves lucky to have experienced. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We are closing up Black History Month with the amazing tale of TLC, one of the most successful girl groups in all of music history. They started off as young women, tricked into an unfair contract that they wouldn't be made aware of until years later. But through struggles with addiction, abuse, and illness, and the successes of #1 singles and winning award after award, they grew into fierce, savvy women. However, despite it all, their longevity was cut short by tragedy. Listen to the story of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli, and how their determination changed the industry forever and continue to inspire people even today. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

One of the most original artists of our time, Tricky is a pioneer of the Trip Hop movement, helping to shape modern music into the sounds we know today. A shy and genuine guy who was more interested in experimenting on new tracks than he was on being famous, Tricky has lived a very interesting life. From his childhood growing up in the council estates of Bristol, to seeing the beginnings of success with massive Attack, to moving around the world in search of new adventures. Everything has a story, even how he developed his signature sound (and you probably wont be able to guess it). Luck may play a huge part in Tricky's story, but so does creativity and ingenuity. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Before there was punk, there was a band called Death. If we were to tell you that three African American boys from Detroit, Michigan were playing punk in their bedroom years before bands like The Ramones or The Sex Pistols had gotten together, you'd call us crazy. But this is a true story- meet the Hackney brothers, who, with the encouragement of their friends and family, learned how to play instruments and make music together after being inspired by legendary rock acts. But, they never seemed to get recognized for their revolutionary sound until over 3 decades later. We tell you their story and where they are now after gaining the success they went after in their youths. Death is a truly epic proto-punk band, so this is an episode not to be missed! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

When Whitney Houston released her sophomore album, she had a lot to live up to after the success of her debut. And back then, she was still earning her chops to become the legend we know her as now. In this episode, we go in depth about this classic album with hits that have stood the test of time, beyond the classic 80's sound. The album contains 5 top ten hits, 4 of which reaching #1. But despite the commercial success, critics were not initially impressed. Listen through with us and see if there was any validity there to make your own choice. Or just hear how we turn it into a rom com concept album. No matter what, get ready to listen to some legit jams on this record! Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

This week we're lightening up the mood here with the delightfully talented and eccentric UK rock band, The Darkness. Over here in the states we know them as a one hit wonder, but across the pond they are a big time rock band. You may think they are a total joke band, but nothing could be farther from the truth. They spent their lives cultivating their craft so they can bring good times back to rock n' roll. However, their story doesn't come without their fair share of hardships and breakups. The road for this rock band hasn't been easy, and their fast rise to stardom took a big toll that many didn't think they'd come back from. But, somehow, they managed to bring it all back together, and better than ever. Even if most of the rest of the world doesn't realize it. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We've made it to the final installment of our series on Nirvana, and this is where all of the events of the past culminate to the tragic end of Kurt Cobain. We briefly discuss the creation of the final album In Utero (for more info on that, listen to our episode where we review it here) and also give the details on what kept the boys busy when they weren't together. We finish up with the last known movements of Kurt Cobain and the what happened to Krist and Dave after it was all over. Get ready to kill your heroes and take a harsh look at what unchecked depression and addiction can do to a person. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Hey kids, we got a quick bonus episode for you to chew on whilst you wait for the next episode. We had the honor and privilege to hang out with the one and only Gangstagrass. These guys take the best of hip hop and bluegrass and turn them into something man didn't think was possible. You may know a little of their genre blending style with the theme song to Justified, but they are so much more than that. These talented guys give us a little background on their origin story and let us tell you, it may be the only place you hear discussions of Bigfoot, board games, and cats. Check out more of their goods at Gangstagrass.com. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

We've reached the bridge of our Nirvana series, and here is where the tides change twice: once with the addition of their new drummer Dave Grohl, and again with the addition of the infamous Courtney Love into Kurt's love life. How did Kurt get addicted to heroin? How bad were the names of Dave's first few bands? How happy was Krist to be there? We try to answer some questions that make sense of the road Nirvana walked down and how they handled the unexpected fame that was thrust upon them. These boys didn't expect to be the answer to a generation of misery, but they answered the call anyway, much to the chagrin of their personal lives. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin’ babes? Check out our Patreon!Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

Y'all ready for this? The 100th episode of Rock Candy Podcast and we are hitting hard with a real epic story that you don't know the half of. Nirvana is a household name, as commonly heard as Jimi Hendrix or The Beatles. Their grunge music shaped an entire generation, but who were they before the album Nevermind? In part 1 we give you the story of the childhoods of both Kurt and Krist, and their inevitable friendship that was the start up to one of the most famous acts in all of music. But back then, that was something they could only dream of from the couches and floors of friends who would take them in. Want to support your favorite beer drinkin' babes? Check out our Patreon! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!

It's our grand finale of 2019! Going extra long and extra strong, so get ready for hot takes that you never knew you needed. We question what the kids are into these days, discuss our favorite beers from this year at great length, discuss the choice lineup of concerts we've attended, and of course give you an in depth look at the songs that have been our solid 2019 jams. We'd like to thank Pantheon Podcast Network for bringing us on this year. We've met so many other podcasters who love music too and learned a lot. Also a big shout out to our Patreon fam, you have supported us in ways that you can't imagine! And of course, thank you listeners. You have given us a place to spout off our random music knowledge and hope we have brightened your commutes or helped you to impress a date with facts about music that they never asked you about. Party on, everyone. See you in 2020!

He is a man of charisma and talent that we lost only a few months ago. Eddie Money's music has the ability to bring a listener back to the most stereotypical of 80's proms. But he's much more than a few catchy tunes, he has a fascinating story and is someone who put in the work to get himself the success he had. A fun loving guy who was was more than happy to make friends and be kind to fans, everything led up to his tragic death this past September. Why not grab yourself a bottle of Two Tickets To Paradise from Crooked Stave and Maui Brewing Co to help us celebrate the life of this amazing rocker! Listen to all the great podcasts over on the Pantheon Network!