S15E873: Mitch Easter & Don Dixon

S15E873: Mitch Easter & Don Dixon

Author: Pat Francis February 5, 2026 Duration: 59:15
Pat welcomes Mitch Easter and Don Dixon to the show to discuss the Definitive Sound Series vinyl release of R.E.M.'s "Chronic Town" and "Murmur." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a certain kind of conversation that happens when music fans get together, one that jumps from deep-cut album trivia to absurd tangents without missing a beat. That's the spirit of Rock Solid. Each week, host Pat Francis builds that space, a reliably good-humored hang where the love for rock 'n' roll is genuine but never too serious. You'll hear a thoughtfully curated mix of tracks, from fresh discoveries to foundational classics, all serving as the soundtrack for the show's easygoing comedy. The dynamic is always lively thanks to a regular crew that includes Producer Kyle Dodson and a rotating lineup of sharp-witted co-hosts like Mike Siegel, Christy Stratton, Murray Valeriano, Dave Festini, and Dave Schneier. Their chemistry turns music discussion into spontaneous, laugh-out-loud moments. And yes, they often welcome musical guests into the fold, adding another layer of insight and stories. This isn't a lecture; it's the feeling of cracking open a favorite record with friends who are just as passionate and just as likely to go off on a hilarious detour. Tuning into this podcast feels like your weekly invitation to that party, where the jokes are as solid as the playlist. Pat Francis has crafted something special here-a consistently entertaining blend of tunes and talk that reminds you why you fell in love with this music in the first place.
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S14E799: Up, Down, Left, Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:10
Pat welcomes his "forever friend" Michelle Allen back to the "Rock Room" for more silly goose time and to play song submitted by our Patreon supporters that have the words Up, Down, Left or Right in the title!! See Priva…
S14E798: Rod Stewart: 1980 - 1989 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:03
Pat welcomes the "Concert Wife" Suzanne Dillingham into the Rock Room to discuss Rod Stewart's first solo albums released on Warner Brothers Records from 1980 to 1989. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
S14E797: Fleetwood Mac VS Rumours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:09
Pat welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between Fleetwood Mac's "Fleetwood Mac" and Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours." My prediction is Fleetwood Mac just might WIN!! See Privacy P…
S14E796: Elton In The 80's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:42
Pat welcomes Josh Fitzgerald back to the Co-Host chair to discuss the music of Elton John in the 80's! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…
S14E795: Oasis: Deadly Maybe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:49
Pat welcomes Phillip Mottaz to the "Rock Room" to promote his new book "Deadly Maybe: A Gallagher Brothers Mystery" and to play songs from the entire Oasis discography. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
S14E794: Rock 'n' Roll Weathervane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:56:48
Pat and Co-Host Mike Siegel play tracks submitted by the Patreon Supporters that have North, South, East or West in the song title for an episode we call... "The Rock 'n' Roll Weathervane." See Privacy Policy at https://…
S14E793: Neil Carter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:49
Pat welcomes multi-instrumentalist Neil Carter to the "Zoom Room" to discuss his years with the band UFO and promote his work on the new album with Phil Mogg called "Mogg's Motel." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
S14E792: Damn The Torpedoes VS The Stranger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:11
Pat welcomes Dave Festini and Dave Schneier back to the Zoom Room to referee the battle between Tom Petty and The Heartbreaker's "Damn The Torpedoes" and Billy Joel's "The Stranger." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…
S14E791: Deadpool & Wolverine: Track X Track [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:38
Pat welcomes Travis Kennedy back to the show to talk about Marvel Movies and got track by track through the "Deadpool & Wolverine" soundtrack album. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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