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
Dirty Bits, Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:21
Had enough of Didgeridoos and Ding-a-ling-a-lings yet? Not by a long shot, we bet! The second half of our bawdy rock n' roll romp gets into those sneaky dirty words that somehow got through on the radio. We salute The Di…
Dirty Bits, Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:29
Get ready to get dirty! As a shout-out to our friends at The Dirty Bits Podcast, we talk about some of the naughty-but-nice and not-safe-for-work parts of Rock & Roll Music History. Don't worry! It all comes with a discl…
Solo, Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:34
Doctor, doctor! Robert Palmer is Simply Irresistible, but The Girl is Mine! Life's Been Good, but If I Ever Lose My Faith in You, I Will Not Go Quietly. I'll still be here after the Boys of Summer have gone, We work our…
Solo, Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank Season 3 Episode 11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
This episode goes to 11! You'll think 10 wasn't loud enough when Sammy Hagar steps in. But meanwhile, Eric Clapton is looking wonderful, Gene Simmons is radioactive, and Gwen Stefani has No Doubt about what she's waiting…
Happy, part 2 - Season 3 Episode 10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:04
Don't stop believing about tomorrow! Let your love flow, and you'll feel good vibrations and be hooked on a feeling as we take you through the second half of happiness. Enjoy!
Happy, part 1 - Season 3 Episode 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:22
C'mon! Get happy! Adulting can be hard sometimes, but that's no reason not to find time to smile. You'll be walking on sunshine when we take you through a delightful set of some of the cheeriest "in the mood" songs to li…
1959 Part 2 - The Limey & the Yank, Season 3 Episode 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:26
From soft strings singing across the sea to confident front-men walking tall, this episode is Something Else. Join us on the second half of our journey back in time, the LOST EPISODE that looks at 1959.
1959 Part 1 - The Limey & the Yank, Season 3 Episode 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:14
The Lost Episode! We time-travel back to 60 years ago and look at the fascinating collection of hits on both charts on both sides of the big pond. There's rock and folk, ballads and beauty, and some sinister swing hiding…
The Limey & the Yank - Odd Couples, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:50
We nominate....Tom Jones and EVERYBODY! The man gets around...and did you know the Wu-Tang Clan had an indirect connection the Beatles? Of course you did! That makes perfect sense--well, in someone's reality it did, and…
The Limey & the Yank - Odd Couples, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:01
Did you know Lionel Ritchie spent time with Rob Zombie? Who was Cher hanging out with, and why is Tammy Wynette on Top of the Pops doing Brit-pop? What did we do to deserve this? Find out in part one of our two-part seri…