Artist Spotlight: Phil Collins

Artist Spotlight: Phil Collins

Author: Nick Bambach December 12, 2025 Duration: 1:41:12
Traci and Jon join the show to discuss the career and legacy of Phil Collins, one of the most legendary musicians of all time. We focus on Collins’ solo career and explore a wide range of topics, including his years with Genesis, his catalog of massively successful songs (“In the Air Tonight,” “You’ll Be in My Heart,” among others), and his legendary performances at Live Aid. We also discuss why he deserves a second induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Traci's campaign Get Phil Vo...

Nick Bambach hosts Rock in Retrospect, a podcast that digs into the stories behind the artists who truly shaped our musical landscape. Each conversation goes beyond the greatest hits, exploring the personal journeys, creative breakthroughs, and enduring influence of iconic figures. Bambach brings in a different guest for every episode, allowing their personal passion and expertise to guide a deep dive into why a particular artist or band matters. These discussions are both insightful and genuinely funny, capturing the kind of talk you’d have with a friend about a shared musical obsession. While the core of the podcast is artist-focused, it also branches out to examine the institutions and ceremonies that frame music history, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions to the spectacle of the Grammys. Tuning in feels like joining a lively, informed debate about the sounds that define generations. You’ll come away from each episode with a richer understanding of the music you love and probably a few new additions to your playlist. It’s a celebration of legacy, filled with the kind of context and humor that makes music history come alive.
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Artist Spotlight: The Guess Who [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:47
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Movie Talk: Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:11
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Movie Talk: Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:01
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Artist Spotlight: Clyde Stubblefield [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:44
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Off the Cuff and Other Stuff: Friends of the Show Q&A Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:54
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Movie Talk: Better Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:57
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Reacting to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announcement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:06
Tom Lane, David Schnelwar, Michelle Bourg, and Greg Peurach return to discuss their reactions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Announcement of the 2025 inductees. We recorded this episode the night after the big announc…
Movie Talk: Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:34
The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast), Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss the 2024 Max documentary Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple. They discuss…