Classic Rock Album Olympics

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Heart Like A Wheel by Linda Ronstadt...Episode #32

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez roll Linda Ronstadt’s Heart Like A Wheel to select their favorite track

Sep 29
58 min

Automatic For The People by R.E.M...Episode #31

We know "the people" liked it. Did you? In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez analyze R.E.M.’s Automatic For

Sep 8
1 h 06 min

Moondance by Van Morrison...Episode #30

In this episode (#28) of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez turn their attention to Moondance by Van Morrison and award their

Aug 25
1 h 07 min

Remain In Light by Talking Heads...Episode #29

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez turn on Remain In Light by Talking Heads and award gold, silver and bro

Aug 11
1 h 04 min

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye...Episode #28

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez take Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On for a spin and award gold, silver an

Jul 28
54 min

The Band by The Band...Episode #27

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez turn their attention to the self-titled album by The Band and award the

Jul 7
58 min

Station To Station by David Bowie...Episode #26

In episode #26 of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez award their gold, silver and bronze medals for songs from David Bowie’s

Jun 23
56 min

Reggatta de Blanc by The Police...Episode #25

In episode #25 of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez sail with Reggatta de Blanc by The Police and award their gold, silver a

Jun 9
57 min

Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs...Episode #24

In episode # 24 of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez dig into Silk Degrees by Boz Scaggs and award their gold, silver and br

May 25
57 min

London Calling by The Clash...Episode #23

In episode #23 of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss London Calling by The Clash and award their gold, silver and bro

May 12
1 h 07 min

Tapestry by Carole King...Episode #22

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss and award their gold, silver and bronze medals for Tapestry by

Apr 28
1 h 06 min

Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys...Episode #21

Pet Sounds, released on May 16, 1966, stands as The Beach Boys’ most ambitious and influential album—a deeply personal statement from Brian Wilson that reshaped the possi

Apr 14
1 h 11 min

Rough Mix by Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane...Episode #20

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez smoothly assess Rough Mix by Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane and share w

Apr 1
57 min

One Of These Nights by The Eagles...Episode #19

Welcome to episode #19 of Classic Rock Album Olympics. In this episode music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez turn the light on the Eagles’ One Of These Nig

Mar 17
59 min

Are You Experienced by Jimi Hendrix...Episode #18

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss the songs that win their gold, silver and bronze medals from Ji

Mar 3
57 min

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John...Episode #17

Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, released October 1973, is widely considered the pinnacle of his early career and one of the greatest albums in rock history. By th

Feb 17
1 h 06 min

Tea For The Tillerman - Cat Stevens...Episode #16

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez take a sip of Tea For The Tillerman by Cat Stevens and award their gold

Feb 3
51 min

Breakfast In America by Supertramp...Episode #15

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez order up Supertramp’s Breakfast in America and select their gold, silve

Jan 20
58 min

Fifth Dimension by The Byrds...Episode #14

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez enter The Byrds’ Fifth Dimension. Released in July 1966 the album capt

Jan 6
59 min

Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell...Episode #13

Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez go to Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album Cour

Dec 16 2025
59 min

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What listeners say

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Enjoyable trip down memory lane as hosts discuss their favorite songs from classic rock albums.

Billy’s708 · Nov 2025

I do like that both of you guys have your unique viewpoints. I do learn a ton about the artists and albums discussed. I don’t care for the way one treats the other. The guy who is the Beatles lover comes off as a know it all, loving to hear himself talk. He constantly cuts off the other guy and diminishes his POV. It frustrates me to the point where I will stop listening unless that dynamic changes. In a world of stress and people always trying to one-up, I don’t need to subject myself to this, no matter how great the content. I want my time listening to be calming and enlightening in a positive way. Debate, that’s cool. Just be nice and respectful while going about it. Thanks for your time you put to this podcast. Please make some positive change so I can continue to listen and learn. God bless…

bkcook69 · Aug 2026

First off, really good and interesting podcast. That said, there are two hosts with unique opinions and insight, and unfortunately the more interesting of the two gets talked over and cut off by the other one that really likes to listen to himself talk. would be much better if the olympics referenced in the title wasn’t this competition for airtime.

Murray_69 · Jun 2026

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