The Rock is George Podcast

Music, pop culture, and nostalgia…

The Rock is George Podcast is a interviews podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 253 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Rock is George Podcast, a interviews show with 253 episodes published.

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  Ep.259: Interview with BRIAN TICHY of LED BY VULTURES | GENE SIMMONS | ex-WHITESNAKE

  Sep 14, 202628 min

  George Dionne interviews LED BY VULTURES mastermind BRIAN TICHY about their self-titled debut album. The album is out now through Deko Entertainment. Tichy has played drums for such Hard Rock luminaries as WHITESNAKE, BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, and SASS JORDAN. He is currently performing with the GENE SIMMONS BAND. ”It’s no fun to get excited about an original piece of music and have it sit on a hard drive as a demo” - Brian Tichy Highlights include: -How the project came to be -Handling all parts except keyboards -Derek Sherinian pushing him to release his music -“Waves” becoming an unlikely single -Mixing older ideas with newer ideas -Fronting a band back in the ‘90s -The story behind “Massivity” -Avoiding AI in his music -LED BY VULTURES live plans -His current gigs with the Gene Simmons (KISS) -Appearing on the next ONE MORE SATELLITE album -How did he settle on the name LED BY VULTURES -And much, much more!

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  Ep.258: Interview with PAUL LAINE | THE DEFIANTS | TROOPER | ex-DANGER DANGER

  Sep 7, 202624 min

  George Dionne interviews PAUL LAINE about his first solo album in over 30 years, ‘The Long Road Back’. The album is set for release on September 25, 2026 through Frontiers Music. Laine is also the current frontman for the Canadian Rock act TROOPER and the Melodic Rock trio THE DEFIANTS. He also fronted DANGER DANGER from 1993-2003. For me, this is a follow up to ‘Stick It In Your Ear’, because the “Can’t Get Enough’ record was just a record of a bunch of demos.” I never got to produce that album, or have too much involvement with it.” - Paul Laine Highlights include: -His return to making music as a solo artist -Writing fresh instead of mining old material -Not knowing what the first single would be -His longtime friendship with Bruno Ravel -Getting the gig in TROOPER -Large crowds and having fun on stage -Possibility of new music with TROOPER -Planning live shows to support his solo album -Working on new music for THE DEFIANTS -Writing and scoring music for television & movies -Creating the music without seeing the product -And much, much more! *Photo by Dee Oliver

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  Ep257: Interview with ESCAPE THE HIVE

  Jun 23, 202652 min

  George Dionne interviews ESCAPE THE HIVE guitarist CONRAD VARELA and vocalist MICHAEL THOMAS BECK about their latest album ‘Fight Or Flight’. The album is set for release on June 26, 2026 through Deko Entertainment. Highlights include: -Songwriting dynamics -Recording in the studio -Reduction in the ranks -Inspiration behind the album title -Stories behind the singles -The importance of testing material live -Signing with Deko Entertainment -Lack of a vinyl release for the album -Album release show with BLACK STONE CHERRY -2026 touring plans -Best/worst live performances -Varela’s Grammy nomination -His work with ALICE COOPER, HALFORD, SLASH -Beck’s production work with OPERATOR, PHIL KOUBEK PROJECT -The origins of the band’s name -And much, much more!

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  Ep.256: Interview with JAYLER

  Jun 15, 202630 min

  George Dionne interviews JAYLER vocalist JAMES BARTHOLOMEW and guitarist TYLER ARROWSMITH about their debut album ‘Voices Unheard’. The album is out now through Silver Lining Music. “If you’re comparing us to probably the greatest band of the seventies, then that’s not really negative to me.” - Tyler Arrowsmith Highlights include: -LED ZEPPELIN comparisons -When the band formed -Songwriting dynamics -Stories behind the singles -Filming music videos -Scouting local locations -Working with producer George Perks -Switching to better management -Signing with Silver Lining Music -In-store signings and local appearances -Recent shows in Brazil & The Netherlands -Upcoming European tour with SAMMY HAGAR & DEEP PURPLE -Rubbing elbows with their peers -JAYLER in the USA? -The origins of the band’s name -And much, much more!

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  Ep.256: Interview with JAYLER

  Jun 15, 202630 min

  George Dionne interviews JAYLER vocalist JAMES BARTHOLOMEW and guitarist TYLER ARROWSMITH about their debut album ‘Voices Unheard’. The album is out now through Silver Lining Music. “If you’re comparing us to probably the greatest band of the seventies, then that’s not really negative to me.” - Tyler Arrowsmith Highlights include: -LED ZEPPELIN comparisons -When the band formed -Songwriting dynamics -Stories behind the singles -Filming music videos -Scouting local locations -Working with producer George Perks -Switching to better management -Signing with Silver Lining Music -In-store signings and local appearances -Recent shows in Brazil & The Netherlands -Upcoming European tour with SAMMY HAGAR & DEEP PURPLE -Rubbing elbows with their peers -JAYLER in the USA? -The origins of the band’s name -And much, much more!

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