Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank
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
Quaran-Tunes: Season 4 Episode 17
How about that 2020? If someone signed your yearbook "Have a Great Summer", we're guessing that before school was out, all bets were off. We spend time sharing fun tunes, trivia, and memories as we talk about the songs t…
Who's That Lady? Songs part 4 - Season 4 Episode 16
Round 2 of our quiz show concludes! How did you do? Did you guess those performers? Did you learn something? Well get ready for the second half of our fun quiz-show theme for the month "Who's That Lady?" as we give you h…
Who's That Lady? Songs part 3 - Season 4 Episode 15
Round Two! We switch gears on our quiz-show fun and now we give you a chance to guess "Who's That Lady?" - the female performing artist. Some great musical talents here, and we hope you enjoy taking a guess and learning…
Who's That Lady? Songs part 2 - Season 4 Episode 14
Before we break for the summer, we have something fun for you! A quiz show in two parts.In this episode, the second half of our Round One, we give you hints and you have to guess the song--a song about a lady. No hints o…
Who's That Lady? Songs - Season 4 Episode 13
Before we break for the summer, we have something fun for you! A quiz show in two parts. In this episode, the first half of our Round One, we give you hints and you have to guess the song--a song about a lady. No hints o…
Y2K - Songs from the Year 2000, Part 4
Did Englebert Humperdinck scare you? Try to be brave. You don't want anyone to think you're Yellow. 1999 is long gone, and here we are two decades after the meltdown that never happened. It's amazing to think these tunes…
Y2K - Songs from the Year 2000, Part 3
It's a Beautiful Day - the Spice Girls Say You'll Be There and Then the Morning Comes and Bye Bye Bye. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize that s…