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From the moment we saw the video for "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?" on MTV, we can say there was no one who looked, dressed, or sounded like Boy George. There was also the music, which touched on Pop, Soul, and Reggae. Even through all the mania that surrounded the band, we never quite understood who they were and where they came from, until now.

Director Alison Ellwood previously tackled the official story on the Eagles, Cyndi Lauper, and The Go-Go's. She now takes on Boy George and Culture Club, and there is a lot to unpack as she steps into our virtual studio to reveal all she learned in this new documentary, currently streaming everywhere.
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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes writer, podcaster, and comedian Courtney Kocak, who grew up in small-town Minnesota and now splits time between Austin and Los Angeles, to discuss her debut memoir, Girl Gone Wild. Courtney traces her musical influences from classic rock radio and movie soundtracks to college-era rap, indie, and classic rock, and shares how reading and acting shaped her love of storytelling. She recounts joining the Girls Gone Wild tour via a Craigslist ad, realizing the behind-the-scenes coercion and exploitation, and leaving after seven weeks amid depression and financial stress. The conversation follows her pivot from acting to writing, essaying, and podcasting, including her long-running show Private Parts Unknown, plus The Bleeders and Podcast Bestie, and touches on Stevie Nicks, Lilith Fair, stand-up goals, and the “Thunder Road” question of whether Mary gets in the car.

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01:28 Meet Courtney Kocak

03:38 Growing Up With Music

07:10 College Tastes And Mixes

09:36 Books And Acting Bug

12:17 Acting School And Regrets

16:00 Girls Gone Wild Origins

19:20 Behind The Scenes Reality

20:52 Leaving The Tour

23:41 Finding Meaning Afterward

25:49 Funny Book Chapters

27:01 Leaving Acting for Writing

31:02 Finding Her Voice

31:43 Stevie Nicks Obsession

33:47 Private Parts Unknown

39:39 Creative Bucket List

40:50 Stand-Up and Perspective

44:41 Thunder Road Mary Debate

47:31 Where to Find Courtney

49:05 Final Sign-Off and Blessing
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Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by John Hiatt Fan Page admin Jamey Rogers for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. Together, we discuss "Only the Song Survives" from John Hiatt's 2001 Crossing Muddy Waters.

But, wait, is this the verse you said that you lost? Stay till the end for a special bonus from the era of radio. Special thank you to Juergen, host of the ⁠Perfectly Good Cigar German John Hiatt fanpage⁠ for making us aware that there was a draft of this song neither of us had heard before.

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This week’s Geekwire is packed with rock news, controversy, tour trouble, and some genuinely cool developments.

We discuss the cancellation of an Australian Ace Frehley tribute tour amid mounting issues surrounding Silverback Touring and promoter Danny Bazzi. We also cover stolen Accept gear, Megadeth’s last-minute Lisbon cancellation, and the fan reaction that followed.

In KISS news, a classic 1976 Anaheim concert is finally getting an official live release. We also congratulate past guest and friend of the show Andrew Sgambati on being hired by KISS for video work.

Elsewhere, the first official Black Sabbath book is on the way, Mötley Crüe bring some deep cuts back to the stage, and Nikki Sixx fires back at Shannon Larkin. Scott Ian and Gary Holt defend Yungblud, while Rudy Sarzo addresses the use of AI on a new song.

We also cover big updates from Def Leppard, Ugly Kid Joe, and much more.

It’s the week in rock and metal news—filtered through the Decibel Geek lens.

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Some songs become classics because of a great melody. Others become classics because they capture a moment in time. The songs we're talking about in this episode managed to do both.

In this episode of My Rock Moment, I’m joined by LA historian and creator of Instagram's Lost Canyons LA, Emmeline Summerton, as we explore six of the most influential protest songs of the 1960s and '70s. Together, we uncover the fascinating stories behind:


Barry McGuire – "Eve of Destruction"


Joni Mitchell – "Big Yellow Taxi"


The Doors – "The Unknown Soldier"


The Byrds – "Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos)"


Black Sabbath – "War Pigs"


Marvin Gaye – "What's Going On"

From the Vietnam War and environmentalism to civil rights and the plight of migrant workers, these songs became timeless expressions of protest, compassion, and hope that continue to resonate decades later.

Whether you've loved these songs for years or are hearing their stories for the first time, this episode dives deep into music that helped define a generation.

Find Emmeline on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostcanyonsla

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