The podcast where host Connor McGrath takes you back in time to a week in the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Charts. Turn down the Rock and Turn up the Talk!
Connor McGrath is still celebrating the high holidays. Will these mid '00s soft rock hits harsh his mellow? He dives deep into the meaning of adult contemporary, Maroon 5's alt rock past, and the crappiness of the '04-'05 Saturday Night Live season
15 Apr 2020
Less Rock Less Talk More Soft (4-15-1995)
Connor continues his special series of minisodes where he takes a look at the softer side of things; the Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts. This week, he goes back 25 years ago today to the April 15th, 1995 charts. He looks back at Hootiemania, the Zelig-esque career of Martin Page, and Season 20 of SNL.
8 Apr 2020
Connor's Tribute to Bill Withers
Connor McGrath pays tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers and counts down the Billboard Hot 100 from July 8th, 1972. A very eclectic group of songs. Join two time Maine's funniest comedian as he waxes nostalgic about his high school's terrible singing and gets unusually snetimental. There is also an unnecessary potshot at Brian Dennehy.
2 Apr 2020
Less Rock Less Talk More Soft (4-1-1989)
For April, we've decided to get into a mellow mood. In these times, rock music is a little bit too intense so we'll be looking at the Billboard Adult Contemporary Charts for the month of April with a special series of minisodes. Connor McGrath drives down the carefree highway solo for this episode. He looks back at the Adult Contemporary Charts from April 1st, 1989. He discusses the divisiveness over Kenny G's popularity, Andre 3000's bootleg t-shirt collection, and the #MeToo Movement? Plus a bunch of other stuff! Take a look back at the smooth listenings of the late '80s this week!
19 Mar 2020
December 11th, 1995
We travel back a quarter of a century to discuss an exceptionally diverse and fun week in the Rock Billboards, covering everything from Red Hot to the Beatles! Guest Tim Duffy (The Connecticut Matthew McConnahay) joins!
12 Mar 2020
June 20th, 1981
We transfer out of the 70s and into the 80s with a great sonic-blend between the two! Get into it.
27 Feb 2020
November 11th, 1989
On the week that the Berlin Wall came down, the exceptionally knowledgable and fun Leif Erickson joins Connor to chat about a wild list and what, exactly, defines Mainstream Rock Music!
20 Feb 2020
November 2nd, 1996
Alternatively, become prepare as we tackle the Alt Rock Charts from an amazingly representative week from 1996 as Connor is joined by Leah to chat and reminisce about a very specific time in music!
13 Feb 2020
October 30th, 2004
Throwing a dart at the calendar lands us in a true snapshot of a time in music. Micaela Tepler joins Connor and nic to chat about a truly diverse list of rock musics filled with growls and howls!
6 Feb 2020
October 22nd, 1994
We travel to the time when "yeah" could mean a lot of things and get down and dirty as Guest Anders Nielsen joins Connor to talk about the heart of the 90s.
30 Jan 2020
July 17th, 1999
We travel one week before Woodstock '99 to talk about a list filled to the bring with angst, irony and a dash of butt whooping! Featuring Guest Keith Hebert!
23 Jan 2020
October 12th, 1985
Connor dives into the heart of Miami Vice and Live Aid as we head into 1985 and, wow, does it get more 80s than this?
16 Jan 2020
April 14th, 1984
This is a hum dinger of a list as Connor is joined by Maine Comedian Krister Rollins to chat about Iran Contra and every 80s Hair Metal hit you could think of in one week! As well as a little tribute to The Cars.
9 Jan 2020
September 28th, 1991
Continuing on through the years we jump ahead to review the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts from the beginning of the 90s. Featuring Guest: comic and adventurer Ali Simpson!
3 Jan 2020
March 21st, 1981
We start off strong with the first Mainstream Rock Billboard Chart of 1981!
14 Oct 2019
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Welcome to Less Rock, More Talk! The podcast where Connor McGrath and a guest take you back into a week of the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts through history!
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