What the Riff Next Gen

About What the Riff Next Gen

Every episode of “WHAT THE RIFF NEXT GEN” brings a ROCK AND ROLL album that debuted on the U.S. Billboard charts during a random month between 1995 and 2005. Four Classic Rock fans discuss the artist and 4 tracks from the album as it plays in the background. Then we riff on 3 additional “staff picks” of other artists that were also on the charts during that month and year. You’ll hear Classic Rock bands that were still producing new work, as well as some newer Alternative and Grunge bands that were gaining momentum during this Millennium Y2K Period. We encourage you to find and purchase the tracks and albums from Apple Music, Spotify or your other favorite music service. Please subscribe so you don’t miss any release! In addition to “Next Gen” you can search our ORIGINAL “What the Riff?!?” episodes (1-373) covering 1965 - 1995. We also invite you to follow us and learn more about us @whattheriff on Facebook. Disclaimer: What the Riff?!? is a music commentary and review podcast that highlights classic rock music through historical context, personal insights, and artist appreciation. We do not claim ownership of the songs featured, which remain the property of the original artists and rights holders. All music is used under the Fair Use doctrine for purposes of criticism, commentary, and education. We encourage our listeners to support the artists by purchasing and streaming their music legally.

Publisher

Rob Marbury, Wayne Rowan, Bruce Fricks, John Lynch

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2018

Latest episode

17 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

390 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Nov 2025

   1998 - August: Kid Rock “Devil Without a Cause”

   Wayne riffs on the fourth studio album by Kid Rock, ”Devil Without a Cause,” from August 1998 (Bawitdaba / I Am the Bullgod / Somebody’s Gotta Feel This / Cowboy). STAFF PICKS: “Closing Time” by Semisonic — Bruce. “Blue on Black” by Kenny Wayne Shepherd — Rob. ”Inside Out” by Eve 6 — Lynch. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “It’s Not Over” by Mark Isham  (from the motion picture ”Blade”).

2. 

   10 Nov 2025

   2002 - December: Audioslave “Audioslave”

   Lynch riffs on the debut studio album from Audioslave, eponymously entitled “Audioslave”from December 2002 (Cochise / Like a Stone / I am the Highway / Show Me How to Live). STAFF PICKS: ” “Weathered” by Creed — Bruce. “ “Bullitproof” by Pacifier — Wayne. “When I’m Gone” by 3 Doors Down — Rob. ENTERTAINMENT/LAUGH TRACK: “Evenstar” (from the motion picture ”The Lord of the Rings:  The Two Towers”).

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   3 Nov 2025

   1996 - February: Sublime “Sublime”

   Lynch riffs on the Third studio album by Sublime “Sublime” from February 1996 (What I Got / April 29, 1992 / Doin' Time / Santeria). STAFF PICKS: “Aeroplane” by Red Hot Chili Peppers — Rob. “Fear of Falling” by The Badlees— Bruce. " “In the Meantime” by Spacehog — Wayne. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd (from the motion picture “Happy Gilmore”).

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