Rock in Retrospect
@rockinretropod
Hosted by Nick Bambach, RIR is a music podcast focusing on artists’ careers and legacies. We also talk about recent music movies and award shows (including the Rock Hall, Oscars and the Grammys) Listen here
NEW EPISODE! The RIR-A24k Gold crossover episode we didn't know we needed in our lives! Amanda, Darren, & Kailyn join Nick to discuss Jonathan Demme's 1984 masterpiece 'Stop Making Sense' featuring Talking Heads. This episode is streaming on all podcast platforms: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Josh and Kyle join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of 21st century hitmakers Coldplay. This episode is streaming on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify - www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Jacob and Rachel of the podcast 'Cinema Role' join Nick to discuss the 2025 musical comedy-drama 'The Ballad of Wallis Island.' This episode is streaming on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Patrick, Mike, and Hector return to discuss Rob Reiner's 2025 mockumentary 'Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.' This episode is streaming on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Cliff and Helen return to discuss the 2023 Paramount+ documentary Milli Vanilli. This episode is streaming on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Today marks the 5-year anniversary of Rock in Retrospect! What better way to celebrate than with a special Ask Me Anything featuring questions from listeners and Patreon supporters? This episode is streaming on all major platforms: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Albert and Diya return to discuss the recent blockbuster 'Michael' (still playing in theaters!). This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Comedian and writer Murray Valeriano returns to discuss the 2023 documentary Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd. This episode is streaming on all platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Albert and Diya join Nick to talk about the 2025 Netflix documentary 'Selena y Los Dinos.' This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
The Rock Hall squad is back! David, Mark, Michelle, and Tom return to share their thoughts on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 inductees. We did things a little differently this time, asking our Patreon supporters for topics they wanted us to cover and questions they wanted us to answer!
NEW EPISODE! Scott and Jon join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of legendary musician Jonathan Richman. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Author Daniel Bukszpan returns to discuss his latest book 'Rush and 2112: Fifty Years.' You can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! The co-hosts of Queue Points Podcast join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of the iconic R&B group New Edition (who also 2026 Rock Hall nominees). This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! The co-hosts of Shakipedia: A Shakira Podcast join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of Latin pop superstar and 2026 Rock Hall nominee Shakira! This episode is streaming on all major platforms: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Traci of 'Get Phil Voted In' joins Nick to discuss the 2024 documentary 'Phil Collins: Drummer First' (streaming for free on YouTube) and Collins' current Rock Hall nomination. This episode is streaming on all major platforms: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! To celebrate INXS’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Nick invited several members of the INXS fan base—Jim, Jon, and Shannon—to discuss Richard Lowenstein’s 2019 documentary Mystify: Michael Hutchence. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Historian and Rock Hall voter Charles Hughes join Nick to discuss the career and legacy of 2026 nominees Oasis. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Richard and Jordan join Nick to discuss the 2025 biopic 'Song Sung Blue' starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Cliff and Helen return to discuss the movie 'Diane Warren: Relentless.' Warren's song 'Dear Me' is nominated at this year's Oscars. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Darren and Peter return to talk about the songs and scores nominated at this year's Oscars ceremony! Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! I invited a panel of Rock Hall experts and friends to discuss and analyze the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees ballot. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Jordan, Kailyn, and Sam join Nick to discuss all things Eminem and the 2025 documentary 'Stans' (now streaming on Paramount+). This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Andrew and Scott (co-hosts of I Got That On Vinyl) join Nick to discuss Alex Ross Perry's 2024 film Pavements about the legendary indie rock band Pavement. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify - www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Author and podcaster Tim Durling joins Nick to discuss the career and legacy of classic rock legends Night Ranger. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Jon, Patrick, and Mike return to discuss the 2025 documentary 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley.' This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Nick invited Joe, co-host of Who Cares About the Rock Hall, to discuss Nick's updated rankings for this year's Top 100 Rock Hall Prospects Project. This episode is streaming on all major platforms: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Helen and Cliff join Nick to discuss the 2025 Hulu documentary 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery.' This episode is streaming on all platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! I invited Josh of VinylSpinYVR to discuss the career and legacy of iconic Canadian musician Burton Cummings. This episode is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...
NEW EPISODE! Our show's 2026 Rock Hall Nominees Draft is now live! Find out who we think will make the performers ballot next month. This is streaming on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify: www.buzzsprout.com/1815026/epis...