Mike Bessler and Kevin McElvaney are pro wrestling writers who moonlight as music aficionados. As the title of this podcast suggests, we primarily focus on material by rock powerhouses Rush, Kiss, and Led Zeppelin, but every so often, we'll draw the proverbial "wild card" and discuss an artist beyond the bounds of this titanic troika. For each episode of RSZM, we select an album by one of these artists and discuss our personal recollections of the record, talk about the history behind the album, and go track-by-track and discuss each song.
Also, the title of the show was Kevin's idea.
Limp Bizkit: Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water (The Arianne Show)
For those about to Limp, we salute you! In this episode, two thirds of the RSZM brain trust convene in honor of our third member. Call it "The Arianne Show." In planning for this episode, we asked, "What would Arianne really like to hear us talking about?" There was no discussion and no debate. Hell, there wasn't even a list of possible topics. The one and only correct answer was Limp Bizkit's 2000 chef-d'oeuvre, "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water." How does one devour a sonic casserole of such grand proportions, you ask? The answer is simple: one funk-filled bite at a time. Love it ot Bizkit, this one's for you, Arianne.
24 Nov 2025
The Velvet Underground & Nico
New podcast, who dis? The RSZM crew returns from an extended hiatus with fresh conversation, familiar grievances, and the usual dose of chicanery. This week, Mike cues up The Velvet Underground's 1967 debut album for a thorough evaluation. From its rock and R&B roots to its avant-garde theatrics, we explore The Velvet Underground & Nico for posterity, with a few side quests and tangents for good measure. Expect fleeting nods to The SCUM Manifesto, Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, and the recent untimely passing of Ace Frehley. Don't even think about reaching for your wallet—this one's on the house. You should probably stop reading this and start listening now.
13 Feb 2024
The Replacements: Let It Be
...AND WE'RE BACK! Just in time, too, as the podcast world has likely been on the edge of its collective seat wondering just what exactly our tremendous trio thinks of The Replacements for, lo, the past 16 months, give or take. Here's your no-spoils spoiler alert: Mike is thoroughly confused, Kevin is patiently informative, and Arianne is kindly and good-natured about the whole thing.
Before we get right down to a discussion about The Replacements' 1984 album Let It Be, we recount the peaks and valleys we've experienced during the course of our extended hiatus and talk about our current curiosities and resentments. Cue this episode up for the long drive to your least favorite relative's house or listen to it while you're stuck in the drive-thru line at Taco John's.
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