A re-examination of misunderstood, under-appreciated, or forgotten albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. You might think these records missed the mark, but what if the world just wasn't ready for them?

Rose-Colored Headphones
Claim This Podcastby Ralph Mangeno and Michael Stohrer
Podcast Overview
A re-examination of misunderstood, under-appreciated, or forgotten albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. You might think these records missed the mark, but what if the world just wasn't ready for them?
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December 9, 2025
Christmas In The Heart by Bob Dylan
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">On our second annual Holiday Cheerstravaganza, we make a case for Bob Dylan's utterly delightful (if slightly unhinged) Christmas party record.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Also, we look back at whatever 2025 was supposed to be, look ahead to 2026, and take calls from some of our wonderful listeners.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">We also talk to Derek, unfortunately.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thank you for joining us for our third season. We'll be back in 2026 with our fourth season, which promises to be our best yet! </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">In the meantime, check out the episodes you missed, and tell all your music-nerd friends about us! <br /></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Happy Whatever-You-Celebrate!</span></p> <p>Find us on Bluesky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social</a></p> <p>Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com</p> <p>Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).</p> <p>Our disembodied computerized voice is Fred. </p> <p>This podcast is produced under duress by Ralph and Michael, who really have no choice in the matter. Typical podcast stuff. Totally normal. </p>

November 18, 2025
ESPN Presents... Jock Jams Vol. 1
<p>Remember this? For listeners of a certain age, this CD was the soundtrack to pep rallies and gym class and probably a whole litany of adolescent humiliations. But we're here to convince you to listen to it with an open mind to hear what you missed. </p> <p>Also in this episode, Ralph and Michael play basketball. </p> <p>Plus, we present our very own original Jock Jam. </p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday!</p> <p>Find us on Bluesky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social</a></p> <p>Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com</p> <p>Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

November 4, 2025
Calling All Stations by Genesis
<p dir="ltr">Just imagine having to replace both Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. That's exactly what Ray Wilson had to do when he got the lead vocalist gig in Genesis. And you know what? He nailed it. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Michael and Ralph make a case that Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks gave up on this incarnation of Genesis too soon. But it's not too late! </p> <p dir="ltr">Later, Ralph transforms "Alien Afternoon" into a "classic" prog song. </p> <p dir="ltr">Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday!</p> <p dir="ltr">Find us on Bluesky: <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com</p> <p dir="ltr">Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG).</p>
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