Stairway to Eleven

Stairway to Eleven #37: The One About Jimi

Episode 37, “The One About Jimi,” plugs into the Hendrix universe for a little electric church, some purple haze, and plenty of guitar worship before heading to DC for th

Stairway to Eleven #36: Riding the New Wave

This month we're diving into the colorful, synth-soaked world of New Wave, exploring the movement that blurred the lines between punk, pop, art rock, and electronic music

Stairway to Eleven #35: Albums We Think People Should Know About...

On this episode of Stairway to Eleven, we wrap up the 2026 World Cup before diving into albums we think more people should know about. From overlooked classics to forgott

Stairway to Eleven #34: Rock Docs That Rock

On this episode of Stairway to Eleven, we start by sharing the albums and artists that have been dominating our playlists so far in 2026. Then, for our featured discussio

Stairway to Eleven #33: Our Favorite Album Covers

In this episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, TR, and Jay dive headfirst into the wild, brilliant, creepy, beautiful, and unforgettable world of album artwork as w

Stairway to Eleven #32: Monuments Burn Into Moments - Our Musical DNA

In this episode of Stairway to Eleven we kick things off with a detour through recent music news. Then we dig into the main event: the moments, albums, bands, and experie

Stairway to Eleven #31: Compressed & Confused: A High Fidelity Music Primer

Most of us listen to music constantly, but we rarely stop to ask what we’re actually hearing. In this episode, the guys explore how music fidelity has evolved from tapes

Stairway to Eleven #30: Love from the Emerald Isle

In Episode 30, George, John, TR, and Jay are joined by listener Derek Weston from Ireland to explore their favorite side projects, supergroups, and bands that grew out of

Stairway to Eleven #29: Goin' Down to the Crossroads

Episode 29 opens with a subtle but meaningful shift in the room, as the Stairway to Eleven crew welcomes a new voice into the fold. Once the dust settles, the episode div

Stairway to Eleven #28: Best of 2025

This Best of 2025 episode of Stairway to Eleven opens with a brief, somber acknowledgement of the passing of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, recognizing Reiner’s lasting

Stairway to Eleven Episode #27: Party Like It's 1999

In Episode 27, the trio cranks the time machine back to the final year of the millennium - 1999 - when Y2K panic buzzed in the wires, nu-metal ruled MTV, and some of the

Stairway to Eleven Episode #26: "You Remember When You..."

This time on Stairway to Eleven, we dive into the artists who leave us completely tongue-tied. We share the artists that we think we’d be cool meeting… but know we’d actu

Stairway to Eleven Episode #25: "Didn't Get Their Due"

Some songs blaze up the charts and live forever on the radio, while others—just as powerful—get lost in the shadows. In this episode, George, John, and TR shine a spotlig

Stairway to Eleven #24: The Best of 2025 at Midyear

George, John, and TR admit they’re totally cribbing from their pals over at the Metalheads Podcast as they present their own Best of 2025…So Far midyear special! Each hos

Stairway to Eleven #23: Best Back to Back Albums

In episode 23 of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR dive into the magic of musical momentum as they count down their favorite back-to-back album releases—those rare

Stairway to Eleven #22: Interview with Jesse Stilettö

In this latest episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR crank the amps and hit the dunes with special guests Zeta and Deneb from the scorching desert/stoner ro

Stairway to Eleven Episode #21: 2001 - The Millenium Falconer

In this episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR take a deep dive into the rock music landscape of 2001.  They explore the albums and artists that shaped the s

Stairway to Eleven Episode #20: Desert Island Discs

What albums would you take if you were stranded on a desert island? In this milestone 20th episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR reveal their top desert isl

Stairway to Eleven Episode #19: The Silence of the Jams

Welcome to the latest episode of Stairway to Eleven! This time, George, John, and TR dive into the captivating world of cinematic music in "The Silence of the Jams." From

Stairway to Eleven Episode #18: Closer to the Heart

In this introspective episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR dive into the artists they initially dismissed but eventually came to love. Or perhaps the oppos