Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast

Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast

Two guys, four songs, one hour, many stories & sometimes we have guests.
#TalkHard Bill and Rick pick a topic each week.

They select four songs that fit the topic and then spend one hour playing the songs and doing a deep dive into each song. Sometimes they have a guest, while most times they fly as a duo.

24/05/2024

Bill and Rick are back to kickoff your Memorial Day weekend with Huey Lewis and the News! Check it out!

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Bill & Rick & Fake Movie Bands – Episode 42 20/10/2023

💥 NEW EPISODE 💥
Bill and Rick finally got together to talk about some of our favorite fake movie bands. From The Blues Brothers to Wyld Stallions, it's a wild ride with plenty of drama, comedy, and lots of great music!

Bill & Rick & Fake Movie Bands – Episode 42 Ed. – This episode was originally scheduled to publish on October 12th. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re publishing it one week later. We apologize for any inconvenience. After a …

Bill & Rick’s Excellent Podcast Visits Some Legendary Grateful Dead Performances – Episode 41 08/08/2023

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Get ready for a long, strange trip through some legendary Grateful Dead live performances, as Rick and guest co-host Jason Smith (sitting in for Bill) dive deep into what made these songs magical on this special 90-minute episode of the podcast.

Bill & Rick’s Excellent Podcast Visits Some Legendary Grateful Dead Performances – Episode 41 This week, guest co-host Jason Smith fills in for Bill as he joins Rick Gethin for a long, strange 90-minute trip through some legendary Grateful Dead performances… They discuss the myriad ch…

26/07/2023

Tomorrow on the podcast, guest co-host Jason Smith joins Rick for a journey into so.e legendary Grateful Dead performances. It will definitely be a long strange trip!

Bill & Rick Celebrate Pride Month with Special Guest Christa Harmon – Episode 40 22/06/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast is joined by special guest Christa Harmon, the first transgender gaffer in the history of the Pilchuck Glass School for their annual Pride Month episode. It's an informative show with some really great music from Against Me!, Linkin Park, Lizzo and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to accompany Christa's story. Don't miss this episode!

Bill & Rick Celebrate Pride Month with Special Guest Christa Harmon – Episode 40 This week, Bill and Rick want to remind everyone that every month is Pride Month. To help them celebrate the occasion, they welcome to the show special guest Christa Harmon, the first transgender g…

19/06/2023

Today is Juneteenth National Independence Day. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans & marks our country’s second independence day.

The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times. It truly is

Bill & Rick With a Special Memorial Day Show of The Excellent Podcast – Episode 39 29/05/2023

It's time for a Special Memorial Day Episode of Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast, as they remember those who died in the Vietnam War and the music that defined that generation. Having both served in the military, this day holds special meaning for Bill and Rick. They urge everyone to take a moment and reflect on this Memorial Day.

Bill & Rick With a Special Memorial Day Show of The Excellent Podcast – Episode 39 Bill and Rick are both veterans of the U.S. Army, and have a deep appreciation for their brothers and sisters in arms that gave the ultimate measure of their devotion in service to our country. For…

18/05/2023

And it is glorious.

Bill & Rick’s Excellent Podcast Dives Into Low End Theory – Episode 38 18/05/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill and Rick are here to take you on a sonic journey exploring the low end backbone of music, as they dive into some of their favorite bass players. Turn the volume up loud, because this week you'll hear some great songs from Rancid, Infectious Grooves, Hot Water Music and Primus!

P.S. we must blame Hope and George from Maddwolf for infecting us with the disco earworm after their appearance on our previous episode. And yes, we lay the blame squarely at their feet in this week's episode.

Bill & Rick’s Excellent Podcast Dives Into Low End Theory – Episode 38 “Guitar is for the head, drums are for the chest,but bass gets you in the groin.” ~ Suzi Quatro Class is now in session. Please get comfortable and turn the volume up to 11, as the show is about to…

Madd Wolf Joins Bill & Rick for Awesome Movie Soundtrack Music Part 2 – Episode 37 27/04/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast welcomes Hope Madden and George Wolfington from Maddwolf to the second part of Awesome Movie Soundtrack Music. They know movies! You'll hear music from Pearl Jam, the Bee Gees, Randy Newman and Paul McCartney & Wings.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

Madd Wolf Joins Bill & Rick for Awesome Movie Soundtrack Music Part 2 – Episode 37 Bill and Rick were inspired after the last episode to the point that they felt the need to have a second episode of movie soundtrack music. This time, they enlisted the help of the duo behind MaddW…

Lights, Camera, Action! Awesome Movie Soundtrack Music: Part 1 – Episode 36 13/04/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast loves music and movies, so the guys are diving into film soundtrack music this week. From war and action, to neo-noir, the tunes they picked are guaranteed to sonically give you an eargasm! You'll hear Bedlam, Manon Hollander, Incubus ft. DJ Greyboy and The Doors...

Lights, Camera, Action! Awesome Movie Soundtrack Music: Part 1 – Episode 36 The music chosen to accompany certain scenes in films can make it instantly memorable. Conversely, poorly chosen music can be jarring, cheesy, and ultimately leave a film becoming quickly forgettab…

12/03/2023

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08/03/2023

Happy International Women's Day.
Each and every day is your day.

Hip-Hop: Old Skool vs. New Skool – Episode 35 03/03/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick dive into Hip-Hop with music from RUN-DMC, A Tribe Called Quest, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, & Macklemore. Are they just Hip-Hop tourists? Give it a listen and find out!

Hip-Hop: Old Skool vs. New Skool – Episode 35 This week, Bill and Rick dive headfirst into the wonders of Hip-Hop, both musically and culturally… From the origins of Rap, to a modern day take on what Hip-Hop is, the guys travel through t…

09/02/2023

Next week, Bill & Rick dive into some of their favorite Hip-Hop/Rap songs, as well as debate old skool vs. new skool Hip-Hop. Sparks will surely fly!

31/01/2023

Bill & Rick carry on the tradition...

One-Offs with Bill and Rick – Episode 34 27/01/2023

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick tackle the subject of "one-offs" that everyone has experienced, with music from Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Scream, Gaye Bykers On Acid and Ok Go...

One-Offs with Bill and Rick – Episode 34 Welcome to Season Two of Bill & Rick’s Excellent Podcast! Everyone has had a band where they may only truly enjoy one song by that band. This week, Bill and Rick talk about a few of the o…

Bill & Rick Look Back on 2022 Episode – 33 05/01/2023

Bill & Rick look back on the year that was, and play some of their favorite music released last year with selections from Quicksand, The Burying Kind, Crosses ††† and Hello Luna. Plus, will the KISS Army get the pitchforks out and start chasing someone?

Bill & Rick Look Back on 2022 Episode – 33 The time has come to turn the page as we begin a new year. Before we do, Bill and Rick take a look back on the year was 2022… The guys talk about some of the events that took place last year,…

Bill & Rick Dive Into Earworms – Episode 32 22/12/2022

NEW EPISODE
This week on Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast the guys dive into the wonder of earworms with music from The Menzingers, Alkaline Trio, Culture Club, Journey, Icona Pop and The Proclaimers. There's a few shoutouts to friends of the show Jesse Hubbard and Rachel Gerboc, too!

Bill & Rick Dive Into Earworms – Episode 32 If you want Christmas music, check out our sister show The Cat Club Podcast Christmas Special. This week, Bill and Rick check out the wonder of the earworm! The guys discuss what constitutes an ear…

18/12/2022

We're back and we have earworms! Trust us... they're contagious!!

Bill & Rick Dive Into the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal – Episode 31 09/12/2022

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick dive into the highs, lows and everything in between with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal...

Bill & Rick Dive Into the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal – Episode 31 What is the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal? When did it start? How important is it? Bill and Rick answer these questions and more as they dive headfirst into the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal on…

Bill & Rick Hit Seattle with Fake Hands – Episode 29 03/11/2022

Bill & Rick travel to Seattle to talk with the guys in FAKE HANDS, with music from their new album, too!

Bill & Rick Hit Seattle with Fake Hands – Episode 29 This week, Bill chose the destination and the guys travel to the Pacific Northwest to talk with the guys in Seattle band Fake Hands. Aaron and Levi from the band join our intrepid travelers and giv…

AC/DC – Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson – Episode 28 24/10/2022

After a delay that was totally Rick's fault, we're back with a new episode of the podcast. This week we dive into a battle royale titled simply... AC/DC: Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson.
Which side do you fall on? Was one better than the other? Who will emerge victorious?

AC/DC – Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson – Episode 28 The topic this week is AC/DC: Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson, where a Whole Lotta Rosie meets the Highway to Hell… Bill and Rick dive into which era means more to each of them, with the battle l…

Bill & Rick Go Toe-to-Toe About Pop Punk Music – Episode 27 13/10/2022

It's time for a new episode of Bill & Rick's Excellent Podcast! This week, the topic is Pop Punk... and the sparks do fly!! We trace Pop Punk's origins from the 1970s right up to the present day, with music from Descendents, Buzzcocks, Hüsker Dü, Neck Deep, Manda and The Marbles & Green Day.

Bill & Rick Go Toe-to-Toe About Pop Punk Music – Episode 27 The topic of discussion this week is Pop Punk. Who knew Bill and Rick would be at loggerheads over what constitutes a Pop Punk band? Music is subjective, which is a solid truth that cannot be dispu…

26/09/2022

Although it's weird and kind of creepy that he's sliding into our DM's, we have to agree with him about our podcast... 😉

Post-Hardcore Sparks Fly in Episode 26 22/09/2022

NEW EPISODE
Bill & Rick debate the definition of what is Post-Hardcore. The sparks fly hot and heavy, with music from Quicksand, The Jesus Lizard, Fugazi & Girls Against Boys.
Check it out!

Post-Hardcore Sparks Fly in Episode 26 There are no post-wedding blues this week, as the guys debate what is, and what isn’t, Post-Hardcore. The sparks fly and laughter ensues as the subjective nature of music is once again at the…

The Art of The Cover Song with Guest Co-Host Jason Smith – Episode 25 16/09/2022

The Art of The Cover Song with Guest Co-Host Jason Smith – Episode 25 This week Bill is getting married, so we asked Jason Smith of Bertha Hill Music to be our guest co-host with Rick for a deep dive into the art of the cover song. We start with a couple of shout-out…

The Art of The Cover Song with Guest Co-Host Jason Smith – Episode 25 16/09/2022

NEW EPISODE
Jason Smith joins me as co-host with Bill Melton getting married this week to dive into the art of the cover song. You'll hear music from Headlights, Billy Strings and Sierra Hull, MojoFlo and Ike & Tina Turner, plus shout-outs to Dino Tripodis of Whiskey Business Podcast podcast and Archie from QFM96: WLVQ-FM 96.3 Enjoy!

The Art of The Cover Song with Guest Co-Host Jason Smith – Episode 25 This week Bill is getting married, so we asked Jason Smith of Bertha Hill Music to be our guest co-host with Rick for a deep dive into the art of the cover song. We start with a couple of shout-out…