From Out Of Nowhere

After a 19 month hiatus Eric and Rob return with Alice Cooper bassist Erik Scott to discuss the often overlooked Special Forces and Zipper Catches Skin era. Plus Erik talks Flo and Eddie, how he first met Alice, the melodic band Signal and much more

This week, friends of FOON Stacie and Al Collins return to the show to discuss their new album Roll The Dice. The couple took a break from recording sessions to discuss the new album and Indiegogo campaign and talk about the talent involved in the making of the record. Savvy listeners should be well aware of the names Dan Baird, Audley Freed and Brad Pemberton. Stacie and Al tell us what to expect on the new album, plus Al tells us about playing the Kennedy Center as the bassist for Jason and The Scorchers.

Can you draw a direct line from Bruce Springsteen to Nashville Pussy? NP frontman Blaine Cartwright can. This week the guys discover Blaine's main influence, plus Blaine gives us updates on Nine Pound Hammer and Nashville Pussy. Plus Rob and Eric debut a new KISS-themed podcast. Tune in and get ready to rock!

Eric and Rob return with an Easter Basket chock full of Heavy Metal. A live From Out Of Nowhere from the best damn roadhouse in America, Route 33 Rhythm and Brews. The guys are pleased to welcome a very special panel containing author and Hard Rock expert Martin Popoff, the Godfather of Boogie Rock, The Godz frontman Eric Moore, American Dog frontman Michael Hannon and Rick Ritzler of Robot Lords of Tokyo.

You may know him from the Conan O'Brien show, his incredibly funny stand-up performances or as host of the popular Never Not Funny Podcast. We are very excited to have comedian Jimmy Pardo guest on From Out Of Nowhere. We discuss a wide range of KISS topics, the upcoming release from Chicago The Band and even shoehorn some hot-stove baseball talk into this episode. Grab it now!

It's a special FOON Father's Day show. Eric and Rob sit down with James McMurtry over a few "glasses" of wine and discuss his career, new album and record label, his son, Curtis McMurtry, and his Father, Larry McMurtry. It's an insightful talk with a talented singer-songwriter.

Crank up another rocking episode of Special Music Unit. This week Rob spins tunes from Charles Bradley, Bobby Bare Jr., Mark Stuart and gets loud and proud with Ignitor, Kadavar, American Dog, The Answer and more. Plus this week's Bootleg Basement with vintage live Kick Axe. Get some FOON up in ya and play it loud!!!

It's time for FOON's annual Rock and Roll Damnation episode, the show where we ban acts to an eternal pit of hellfire! But first we kick off the show with a Major FOON Announcement. Eric and Rob also discuss the new Paul Stanley autobiography and hand out a few awards including the coveted Hedwig and the Angry Inch trophy. This year we condemn Aerosmith, Paul Simon, Queensryche and Great White to the everlasting flames of Hell. Tune in and get ready as the guys are chock full of piss and vinegar this week!

SMU returns!!! Rob is back with a batch of new tunes, a few classics and a trip to the bootleg basement. Crank it up with ASG, Nashville Pussy, American Dog, Jason Isbell, Stacie Collins, Trigger Hippy, Dash Rip Rock, The Bluefields, Dan Baird and Homemade Sin and tons more! Turn it up!!!

Eric and Rob have returned from their vision quest and are ready to put some FOON Up In Ya! The guys weigh in on the KISS Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nonsense, Rob is angry with The Pope, the guys discuss buying the ultimate W.A.S.P. collectible and Eric debuts a new FOON show. Plus 33 Days In The Hole: The Chicago Experiment is now in paperback!

Eric and Rob spread their special brand of Christmas cheer on this special holiday buying guide. The guys discuss holiday travel, the Furniss Family Christmas Curse, Rob's recent flight experience with prohibition-era stewardesses and plenty of other nonsense guaranteed to brighten your spirit. Plus the guys give their picks for the people on your shopping list.

This week our guest is former Waysted frontman Fin Muir. Fin was recently stateside in support of the excellent "Dogatized" CD featuring Fin and American Dog. Eric and Rob sat down at Sonic Lounge studios for a spirited conversation with the animated Scotsman and discussed working with Pete Way, recording the theme song for the UK version of The Office, the joys of international travel and much more.

Special Music Unit is back and ready to rock! New Music from Dan Baird And Homemade Sin, Lydia Loveless, The Answer and much more. Plus plenty of tunes to keep your blood pumping and a trip to the Bootleg Basement where we spin an original version of a KISS tune that many people didn't know was not a KISS original.

This week on the From Out Of Nowhere Podcast Rob gets mistaken for a carny and the guys discuss this year's crop of Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame nominees with Snark At The Moon contributor and Jesus Chrysler frontman Bakko. The guys haggle about who they think will and won't get in this year and defend their own personal picks.

FOON has returned!! Eric and Rob discuss their recent escapades that kept them from the podcasting world plus introduce a new show FOON Idol. Our guest is Cormac Neeson of The Answer, frontman of a kickass rock band from Ireland that should be on your must buy list. Cormac talks about their brand new album New Horizon, having their cover designed by the late Storm Thorgerson and settles the New Jersey Springsteen Vs. Bon Jovi debate.

Long time listeners of FOON know that Sammy Hagar is routinely mocked by Rob and Eric. After one Sammy crack too many Jesus Chrysler frontman Jason Bakken, a well-known Sampathizer, took offense and called us out as Anti-Samites. We decided to invite Bakko on the show to defend the Red Rocker in The Trial of Sammy Hagar. Will Bakko succeed in turning Eric and Rob into Waborita swilling goofs sporting Chickenfoot tattoos? Tune in to hear they guys discuss Sammy, KISS, Queensryche and more on this week's show.

Hard Rock and Heavy Metal author extraordinaire Martin Popoff returns to the FOON Podcast to talk about all things heavy. Eric and Rob talk Rush, Ted Nugent and Scorpions, subjects of 3 new books penned by Martin. Has Ted tarnished his legacy with all his political yammering? What does Martin think about Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's RNR HOF acceptance speech? When did the Scorpions begin stray from their heavier roots? We cover quite a bit of ground this week, so strap in!

This week on Special Music Unit Rob talks with Nashville Pussy/Kentucky Bridgeburners frontman Blaine Cartwright about a Kickstarter project for a new Kentucky Bridgeburners album. Blaine thinks it may be the best album of his career and he needs your help to make it happen! Plus we talk about the latest developments with Nashville Pussy and Nine Pound Hammer. Blaine is excited and rightfully so! Plus tons of new music from Robot Lords of Tokyo, Stacie Collins, The Bluefields, American Dog and Fin plus much more. Crank it up!

Eric and Rob are back after an extended hiatus! The guys discuss the reasons behind the break and give us an update on the remodeled FOON HQ. The guys tackle Hollywood after being alerted by multiple listeners to a movie that sure sounds a lot like Episode 8's Fool Kill Day. Plus Rob talks about his trip to the Dominican Republic and they guys attempt to heal themselves with medicinal Dominican rum.

This week's SMU is all about Fifth On The Floor! Rob sat down with FOTF's Justin Wells and Jason Parsons to discuss their brand new release Ashes And Angels. As a bonus, Rob spins a few exclusive live Fifth On The Floor tunes. Grab a beverage and crank it up!