Episodes

  • RJP: Ep. 37 - Talkin Turkey!

    RJP: Ep. 37 - Talkin Turkey!
    Nov 23 2023
    You thought your family had issues, check out the latest drama in the music world. By latest, I mean two stories in the headlines today. Right before we all gobble til we wobble. Plus, the annual Turkey Drop tradition here at the RJP and at WKRP. “As God as my witness…” Well, you know the rest.
    Happy Turkey Day, Everyone!

    Links:
    Intro Track: Energetic Rock [Vlog Music] by MokkaMusic / Get Drunk
    Music provided by "MokkaMusic" channel and https://inaudio.org


    Hall & Oates article: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/hall-and-oates-lawsuit-restraining-order-1235805425/?fbclid=IwAR1onG6BRdXHYok7jpIbRSbhSGrdZxpNr3CzKsAiIqzjolU3iHxUh4OvrBI

    Daryl Hall | Club Random with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_VtqkQ5MTw

    Howard Stern interview: Sammy Hagar Invites David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen to Perform on New Tour With Him

    SF Chronical misleading article: David Lee Roth agrees to tour with longtime rival Sammy Hagar: ‘Let’s do this’

    Show Contact:
    Instagram: @melroxlv
    Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast
    Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com
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    14 mins
  • RJP: Ep. 36 - Til Death Do Us Part

    RJP: Ep. 36 - Til Death Do Us Part
    Sep 18 2023
    The M is back! And by M, I mean Mel. 😉 Enjoy this very special and personal episode.

    Links:

    IntroTrack: Nevermind the Name - CloudsMusic provided by Nevermind the Name

    Nevermind the Name - Clouds

    Grief Quotes
    • “So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” E.A. Bucchianeri, Brushstrokes of a Gadfly
    • “The song is ended but the melody lingers on.” Irving Berlin
    Helplines·
    • Pet Loss Support https://www.lapoflove.com/
    • findahelpline.com
    • Griefspeaks.com
    Kelly Clarkson Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6vSqm8n2Ek

    Show Contact:·
    • Instagram: @melroxlv
    • Facebook: @Melrox;@rockjunkiepodcast
    • Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com
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    12 mins
  • RJP: Ep. 35 - I'm on a tear!

    RJP: Ep. 35 - I'm on a tear!
    Feb 25 2023
    Welcome 2023! Ok, it’s been 2023 for a few months now, but we are back!

    This micropod episode includes nuggets from:
    • GnR
    • Richie Sambora
    • Y&T
    • Foo Fighters

    Enjoy!

    Links:

    IntroTrack: Final Destiny by Sinyells
    Music provided by Smokinkat Records
    https://www.smokinkat.net

    There Are Only Four Songs Guns N' Roses Haven't Played Live https://loudwire.com/songs-guns-n-roses-havent-played-live/

    RICHIE SAMBORA CONFIRMS PLANS TO REUNITE WITH BON JOVI - "I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANY REASON NOT TO AT THIS POINT" https://bravewords.com/news/richie-sambora-confirms-plans-to-reunite-with-bon-jovi-i-don-t-think-there-s-any-reason-not-to-at-this-point

    Y&T Frontman DAVE MENIKETTI Is In 'Total Remission' After Fighting Prostate Cancer https://blabbermouth.net/news/yt-frontman-dave-meniketti-is-in-total-remission-after-fightning-prostate-cancer

    Foo Fighters, The Smile, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Lead RBC Bluesfest’s 2023 Lineup https://consequence.net/2023/02/rbc-bluesfest-ottawa-2023-lineup/


    Show Contact:
    Instagram: @melroxlv
    Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast
    Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com
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    12 mins
  • RJP: Ep 34 - Eras 404 - Turkeys cannot fly!

    RJP: Ep 34 - Eras 404 - Turkeys cannot fly!
    Nov 24 2022
    It's Thanksgiving Day in the US and Mel is dropping another #micropod. 
    In this quick episode, Mel takes you back in time when Ticketmaster was a monopoly. Oh wait... And unfortunately, turkeys still cannot fly. 

    Things to be thankful for in 2022.
    • Stretchy pants
    • Taco Bell’s $1 cravings menu
    • Beano

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🦃

    Links:

    Revisiting the Pearl Jam Ticketmaster Battlehttps://rock929rocks.com/listicle/revisiting-the-pearl-jam-ticketmaster-battle/ Mad at Ticketmaster? Pearl Jam Has You Beat by 28 Years.https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/mad-at-ticketmaster-pearl-jam-has-you-beat-by-28-years/  Are You The Guy with the Van Halen Tickets?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtAPlGEsECQ&t=20sIntro Song: Rock music no copyright - Energetic Rock Backgroundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WmPprpwzko&list=PLa5PAmINIfkUss6KzfvcNHyj1-kmp35nN&index=13 
     Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com 
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    12 mins
  • RJP: Ep.33 - Labor of ❤️ - Foos & US

    RJP: Ep.33 - Labor of ❤️ - Foos & US
    Sep 6 2022
    Hope you enjoy this micro episode. #micrpod  😉

    IntroTrack: Final Destiny by Sinyells
    Music provided by Smokinkat Records

    Van Halen US FESTIVAL '83 Early Appearance at Venue
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqnt_YWl6rY

    Foo Fighters & Shane Hawkins - My Hero - Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert (09/03/22)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDThIwNU2-4

    Show Contact:
    • Instagram: @melroxlv
    • Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast
    • Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com 
    For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks 
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    13 mins
  • RJP: Ep.32 - Tribute

    RJP: Ep.32 - Tribute
    Jun 18 2022
    It’s hard to say goodbye without a proper tribute. In this episode, Mel does just that for some legendary bay area DJs and 1 epic rock star.  And just like that, after a 4 month break, we’re back! Links:
    National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Better Help Online Counseling  www.betterhelp.com     Intro[Royalty-Free Music] Epic Rock Intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmbnmIbBM0g Billy SteelBilly Steel of 107.7 The Bone, KSJO, KRQR and more on Zetro's Toxic Vault - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YHzmBgzfUE107.7 The Bone, KRQR, KSJO ... Billy Steel on Zetro's Toxic Vault ~ part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkcITwPE4fwBilly Steel and The Metal Zone on Zetro's Toxic Vault - part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUl7QXQviI Dayna Keyes S3E8, Part 1: Dayna Keyes's Circuitous Route to the Bay Area - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhw30AuYOzQ S3E8, Part 2: Dayna Keyes on Addiction, Rehab, DJing, and Podcasting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACmKNFS6jdY Daughter of Keith Knudsen congratulates The Doobie Brothers on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Shq3t3yWU8 Taylor Hawkins
    Foo Fighters announce Taylor Hawkins tribute showhttps://www.radiotimes.com/going-out/tickets/foo-fighters-taylor-hawkins-tribute-tickets/ dave grohl and taylor hawkins moments that prove they’re soulmates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4dMbRVUqGg 
     Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com For more interviews, especially if you like 80’s rock stars, check out Mel’s Spreaker page: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mel-komps-tracks 
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    21 mins
  • RJP: Ep. 31 - Todd "Dammit" Kerns 🎩🎸

    RJP: Ep. 31 - Todd "Dammit" Kerns 🎩🎸
    Feb 7 2022
    In this episode Mel sits down with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and Canadian transplant, Todd Kerns, who’s been known as a member of the Las Vegas band, Sin City Sinners, since 2007 and has been making music with Slash for over a decade. With new album, 4, dropping on February 11via Gibson Records, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is about to embark on a US tour and this Conspirator was nice enough to hang with us, share stories and wisdom.  Musicians and up and comers, listen up!  Plus, music news featuring this year’s list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  So tune in and turn it up! (turn it up, turn it up, now!) 🤘😎🤘Todd Kerns Social Media:·         Instagram: @toddkerns·         Official Facebook Page: @ToddDammitKerns ·         Twitter: @todddammitkerns·         Website:  https://www.toddkerns.com/·         Merch: https://www.toddkerns.com/shop/ ·         YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddKernsOfficialYouTube ·         Tour dates with Slash: https://www.slashonline.com/tour/ Links:

    Judas Priest + Rage Against the Machine Among 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nomineeshttps://loudwire.com/2022-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/ SLASH FT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 4 TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 11https://www.gibson.com/en-US/News/slash-ft-myles-kennedy-and-the-conspirators-announce-new-album-4-to-be 
     
    Intro Song: RocknStock - Pumping Muscles (No Copyright Music)Music provided by RocknStock. Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: @Melrox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com  
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    57 mins
  • RJP: Ep. 30 - Keith Marks - Roadie

    RJP: Ep. 30 - Keith Marks - Roadie
    Jan 21 2022
    Stories? He’s got a few.  In this episode, Tour Manager, Production Manager and longtime industry vet, Keith Marks, sits down with Mel to share stories, insight and offer advice to up and comers who want a career in the music tour industry.  If that’s you, this is a must listen!  Plus, music news featuring Ozzy and David Bowie. That and more in this episode of The Rock Junkie Podcast!Links:

    RIP Magazine FB: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine
    Ozzy post: https://www.facebook.com/RIPMagazine/photos/a.342546552486224/6848450038562477/ David Bowie’s Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog to Warner Chappell (EXCLUSIVE)https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-publishing-catalog-acquired-warner-chappell-1235145941/ Peloton Launches David Bowie Collection, With Full Catalog, Remixes
    https://variety.com/2022/music/news/david-bowie-peloton-1235156167/
    Link to Bowie interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xI4EyWfUI

    Intro music: Infraction - No Copyright Music
    Rock Sport Exercise by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / My Bike

    Show Contact:·          Instagram: @melroxlv·          Facebook: Mel Rox; @rockjunkiepodcast·          Email: rockjunkiepodcast@gmail.com 
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    38 mins