Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Author: Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett Language: English Episodes: 161
In the world of classic rock, the debate is eternal: which side of the Atlantic truly owns the genre's legacy? Classic Rock Battles-The Limey & the Yank is where that friendly war is waged in every episode. Hosts Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett bring their transatlantic perspectives-and healthy biases-to a lively, track-by-track discussion that's more about shared passion than declaring a definitive winner. You'll hear them dissect legendary albums, debate the merits of iconic guitar solos, and trade good-natured barbs over whether British innovation or American swagger ultimately shaped the soundtracks of our lives. This isn't a dry history lesson; it's a conversation between two genuine fans who can argue over a drum fill one minute and completely agree on a song's brilliance the next. Tune in for deep dives into the music that defined an era, all filtered through the unique lens of a Brit and an American who believe the best way to honor this music is to talk about it, passionately and personally. Each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a pub or a basement rec room, where the only requirement is a love for loud guitars and bigger chorals.
Episodes
The Freaky Friday Switcheroo! Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:06
Another Freaky Friday as we end the year and our third season together: Steve the Limey is now The Yank! And that makes Blake the Yank stuck with the title of "Sir Blake the Limey" - a terrible turnabout for all! Join us…
The Freaky Friday Switcheroo! - The Limey & the Yank [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
Could it be any stranger? We end the year with both sides of the fence swapping out both sides of the Big Pond - what a strange situation! Join us as Blake the Limey and Steve the Yank battle over whose music is better:…
Moon Songs, Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank (Season 3 Episode 20) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:05
"Showaddy Waddy" was funny to say, and imagining Ozzy in that fur suit Barking at the Moon was quite a fond memory, and now it's time to howl at the moon with Hank, Fly to the Moon with Hank, and then spend some time pon…
Moon Songs, Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank (Season 3 Episode 19) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:55
October! Halloween! The Moon! Apollo? We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing alongside other songs that mythologize the moon. Can you fit a werewolf in a space capsule? Would you want to? Would fur be a ba…
Money, Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank (Season 3 Episode 18) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
The big money goes around the world, so you probably shouldn't put your money where your mouth is - you have no idea where it's been! If you're a Gold Digger (and we ain't sayin'), you look for Opportunities to Take the…
Money, Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank (Season 3 Episode 17) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
It's strange to her: some people seem to have everything, while others get their money for nothing. Well, as Weird Al once said, "If money can't buy happiness, I guess I'll have to rent it." We found some really neat fac…
Missed Meanings, Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
We closed down with Semisonic, but if that left you smarting, we've got more this time around. We'll give you a little TLC when it's cold outside. Wherever you see paradise we'll be watching you, working hard to give you…
Missed Meanings, Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:44
It was all downhill when they caught Miss Molly rockin' at the house of blue light. We explore song meanings that sometimes get lost in translation--and other times get missed completely! Across the decades, songs can be…