Pod of Thunder
Music
About
Andy Jones, Nick Jones and Chris Lathrop command you to kneel before whatever you use to listen to rock music podcasts and soak up the banter!Since 2013, this trio of KISS fans representing multiple generations analyzed every song from the band’s catalog, selected randomly from their 1974 debut through their most recent release, Monster. Now, they’re taking on songs by any band from any rock music genre, submitted by the show’s listeners.So hear their words and take heed as they slowly rob you of your virgin soul! Who knows – Pod of Thunder might just become your favorite rock and roll podcast (if it hasn’t already)!
Episodes
- No Doubt - Just a Girl | 651
Mama Jones returns to Pod of Thunder to discuss No Doubt's "Just a Girl." The episode analyzes the song from the 1995 album Tragic Kingdom and its reception by the podcast panel.
- Collective Soul - Bleed | 650
This episode of Pod of Thunder analyzes the song 'Bleed' by Collective Soul. The hosts discuss whether the deep cut from the 1995 album was a success or failure.
- Philip Bailey & Phil Collins - Easy Lover | 649
The hosts analyze the Philip Bailey and Phil Collins song "Easy Lover" from Bailey's 1984 solo album Chinese Wall. They discuss its merits and share listener reactions.
- Stone Temple Pilots - Sex Type Thing | 648
The hosts of Pod of Thunder analyze the Stone Temple Pilots song “Sex Type Thing” from their 1992 album Core, discussing whether it was considered derivative by critics.
- w/ Georgia Lunch - Babylon A.D. - Bang Go The Bells | 647
Georgia Lunch, US Air Guitar champion, is a guest on
- Chubby Checker - Burn Up the Night | 646
This episode of Pod of Thunder analyzes the 1982 Chubby Checker song “Burn Up the Night.” The hosts discuss their surprise at Chubby Checker releasing music beyond his 1960s hits and explore whether this song was a disappointment or a plea…
- w/ Chris Jericho - Raven - On and On | 645
Chris Jericho appears on Pod of Thunder to analyze the Raven song "On and On" from 1985. The hosts and Jericho discuss the song and its music video from Raven's major label debut.
- Peter Criss - Hard Rock Knockers | 644
The Pod of Thunder episode analyzes the Peter Criss song “Hard Rock Knockers” from his 2025 solo album. Guest Chris Comarato joins the hosts to discuss the track.
- Glenn Hughes - Soul Mover ft. Chad Smith & Dave Navarro | 643
The podcast episode analyzes Glenn Hughes' 2005 solo song "Soul Mover," which features Dave Navarro and Chad Smith. The hosts evaluate the song's merits, considering its potential as a power-trio track, to determine if it met expectations.
- w/ Chris Jericho - Triumph - Spellbound | 642
Chris Jericho makes his 50th appearance on Pod of Thunder to analyze Triumph's 1984 song "Spellbound." The hosts discuss whether the track from the album Thunder Seven achieved Rock & Roll Boner status.
- Lou Rawls - Let Me Be Good to You | 641
Pod of Thunder concludes FebLOUary, a month celebrating Lou Rawls, by discussing his 1979 song 'Let Me Be Good to You.' Guest Chris Comarato shares insights into the music of Lou Rawls.
- Carl Carlton - She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked) | 640
In this episode of Pod of Thunder, hosts explore Carl Carlton's 1981 song "She's a Bad Mama Jama," chosen by guest Tommy Lombardozzi as part of their FebLOUary tribute to Lou Rawls-inspired artists. The analysis considers whether the track…
- Elvis Presley - I Got a Feelin' In My Body | 639
The Pod of Thunder podcast reviews Elvis Presley's
- w/ Chris Jericho & Mike Abene - Bill Conti - You Take My Heart Away | 638
Chris Jericho and Mike Abene discuss Bill Conti's song "You Take My Heart Away" from the Rocky soundtrack on Pod of Thunder. They explore the song's familiarity and hidden details, featuring vocals by DeEtta Little and Nelson Pigford.
- Warrior Soul - Blown | 637
This episode of Pod of Thunder features a discussion of the Warrior Soul song "Blown" from their 1992 album Salutations from the Ghetto Nation. The hosts analyze the track, sharing their individual listening experiences and opinions.
- Black 'N Blue - Nasty, Nasty | 636
The hosts review the Black ’N Blue song "Nasty Nasty," discussing its production by Gene Simmons and guitar work by Tommy Thayer, and analyzing its connections to the KISS catalog.
- 635 - Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Couldn't Stand the Weather
This episode discusses the title track "Couldn't Stand the Weather" from the 1984 album by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble. Hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy provide a breakdown of the song.
- 634 - Train - Shake Up Christmas
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss the Train song "Shake Up Christmas," featured on their 2015 album "Christmas in Tahoe."
- 633 - Type O Negative - Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss the song "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All)" by Type O Negative, featured on their 1993 album Bloody Kisses.
- 632 w/ Randy Makes Candy - Randy Bachman - Takin' Care of Christmas
YouTube confectioner Randy from Randy Makes Candy joins hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy to discuss Randy Bachman's 2014 song "Takin' Care of Christmas".
- 631 - Creed 2001 NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss Creed's 2001 NFL Thanksgiving Halftime Show performance.
- 630 w/ Meltdown - Seether - Careless Whisper
In episode 630 of Pod of Thunder, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy are joined by WRIF personality Meltdown. They discuss Seether's song "Careless Whisper," featured on the 2007 album Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces.
- 629 w/ Ben Mollin - Eddie Murphy (& Nick Jones?) Party All the Time
The podcast episode features a discussion of Eddie Murphy's song 'Party All the Time' with guest Ben Mollin. Host Nick hears the song for the first time and presents a 20-year-old recording of his interpretation.
- 628 w/ Tim Durling - Night Ranger - Don't Tell Me You Love Me
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss Night Ranger's "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" with rock and roll author Tim Durling. The song is from the band's 1982 album Dawn Patrol.
- 627 - Rick James - Give It to Me Baby
This episode of Pod of Thunder features Chris, Nick, and Andy discussing Rick James' 1981 song "Give It to Me Baby" from the album Street Songs.
- 626 w/ Chris Jericho and PJ Farley - Ace Frehley - Outer Space
Chris Jericho and PJ Farley join the hosts to discuss Ace Frehley and the song
- 625 - Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine?
This episode of Pod of Thunder features Chris, Nick, and Andy discussing the Arctic Monkeys song "R U Mine?" from their 2013 album AM.
- 624 - Blondie - Call Me
In this episode of Pod of Thunder, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze Blondie's song "Call Me," featured on the soundtrack for the 1980 movie American Gigolo.
- 623 - Tom Jones - Love Me Tonight
Chris, Nick, and Andy, with guest Tom Kotul, break down the 1969 Tom Jones song "Love Me Tonight".
- 622 - Jason Derulo - Talk Dirty
This episode features Chris, Nick, Andy, and guest Jackie discussing the song 'Talk Dirty' by Jason Derulo from his 2014 album of the same name.
- 621 - Adam & The Ants - Physical (You're So)
This episode of Pod of Thunder features hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy, and guest Jay discussing the Adam & The Ants song "Physical (You're So)". The song is from their 1980 album, Kings of the Wild Frontier.
- 620 - Vanilla Ice - The Horny Song
This episode of Pod of Thunder features hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy discussing Vanilla Ice's 1998 song "The Horny Song" from the album Hard to Swallow.
- 619 - Danger Danger - Horny S.O.B.
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss "Horny S.O.B." by Danger Danger, featured on their 1991 album "Screw It!".
- 618 - The Faces - Stay With Me
In this episode, Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze the song "Stay With Me" by The Faces, featured on their 1971 album A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... To a Blind Horse.
- 617 w/ Chris Jericho - Ozzy Osbourne - Shot In the Dark
Chris Jericho discusses Ozzy Osbourne's song "Shot In the Dark" with hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy. The song is from the 1986 album The Ultimate Sin.
- 616 - Bad Company - Shooting Star
In this episode of Pod of Thunder, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze "Shooting Star," a song by Bad Company featured on their 1975 album Straight Shooter.
- 615 - Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman
This episode of Pod of Thunder features Chris, Nick, and Andy discussing the title track from Ozzy Osbourne's 1981 album, Diary of a Madman.
- 614 w/ Ben Mollin - The Genitorturers - Jackin' Man
Ben Mollin joins hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy on Pod of Thunder to discuss the song "Jackin' Man" from The Genitorturers' 1993 album, 120 Days of Genitorture.
- 613 w/ Travis Kennedy ft. Chris Jericho - Scorpions - Wind of Change
The podcast episode features Chris, Nick, Andy, and guest Chris Jericho discussing Travis Kennedy's book "The Whyte Python World Tour" and analyzing the Scorpions song "Wind of Change".
- 612 - Silverchair - Tomorrow
Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze the song 'Tomorrow' by Silverchair, featured on their 1995 album Frogstomp. The episode covers the band's early music.
- 611 - N.E.R.D. - She Wants to Move
In this episode, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze the song "She Wants to Move" by N.E.R.D., featured on their 2004 album Fly or Die.
- 610 - Spinal Tap - Sex Farm
In this episode, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss and break down the song "Sex Farm" by the band Spinal Tap, featured on their 1984 album of the same name.
- 609 w/ Meltdown - Faith No More - Midlife Crisis
The "Pod of Thunder" episode features hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy, along with guest Meltdown, discussing Faith No More's song "Midlife Crisis" from their 1992 album "Angel Dust."
- 608 w/ Chris Jericho & Charlie Parra - Van Halen - Without You
Chris, Nick, and Andy are joined by guests Chris Jericho and Charlie Parra to discuss the Van Halen song "Without You."
- 607 w/ Randy Makes Candy - Robert Palmer - Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
On episode 607, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy welcome Randy Makes Candy to discuss the title track from Robert Palmer's 1974 album, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley.
- 606 - John Cougar - Ain't Even Done With the Night
Chris, Nick, and Andy break down the John Cougar song 'Ain't Even Done With the Night,' featured on the 1980 album 'Nothin' Matters and What If It Did.'
- 605 - Aerosmith - My Fist Your Face
Chris, Nick, and Andy discuss the Aerosmith song "My Fist Your Face" from the 1985 album Done with Mirrors.
- 604 - Survivor - I Can't Hold Back
This episode of Pod of Thunder features Chris, Nick, and Andy discussing the Survivor song "I Can't Hold Back," released in 1984 on the album Vital Signs.
- 603 w/ Georgia Lunch - Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone
Chris, Nick, and Andy are joined by 2018 U.S. Air Guitar Champion Georgia Lunch to discuss Kelly Clarkson's 2004 song "Since U Been Gone."
- 602 - Dokken - In My Dreams
In this episode of Pod of Thunder, hosts Chris, Nick, and Andy analyze the Dokken song "In My Dreams," featured on their 1985 album Under Lock and Key.