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Rush Strutter Zep Magik

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by Mike Bessler

5.0(5 reviews)

31 episodes

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Podcast Overview

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.

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3/2/2020

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Recent Episodes

November 24, 2025

The Velvet Underground & Nico

<img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/249557/velvets-small.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="226" align="right" />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.

February 13, 2024

The Replacements: Let It Be

<img src="//assets.libsyn.com/show/249557/replacements-200.jpg" alt="Replacements" width="200" height="200" align="right" hspace= "20" vspace="20" />...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.

June 20, 2022

Bauhaus: In the Flat Field

<img style="float: right;" src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/249557/Intheflatfield.jpeg" alt="" width= "225" height="225" />For many centuries, the best examples of “gothic rock” were the thousands upon thousands of bricks that filled out the medieval castles and cathedrals of Europe. Then in 1980, the English band Bauhaus released their first album, In the Flat Field, effectively laying a cornerstone of a new movement in music and art. In this episode of the Rush Strutter Zep Magik podcast, we peer through this dark prism of post-punk pomp, discussing the influences that gave rise to Bauhaus and intricacies of their efforts on this particular work. Arianne shares memories of life as a grade-school goth kid, Kevin offers tips on the art of building a proper Spotify station, and Mike melts down yet again while discussing cable news and the decline of meaningful discussion.

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What is Rush Strutter Zep Magik?: 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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates inactive.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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