Recent Episodes
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Sept. 26, 2026
S9E485 - 'That Song That Asks A Question Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode
For this special Patron-curated episode, we tasked our Patrons with sending in their favorite song that asks a question. As always, they answered the call... Songs discussed in this episode: Why - Bronski Beat; Why - Annie Lennox; Why Why Why Why Why - SAULT; Why - Yoko Ono; Have You Seen Her - The Chi-Lites; Why Can't I Touch It? - Buzzcocks; Why, Oh Why - Pete Seeger; Unsatisfied - The Replacements; Question - Old 97's; Can I Have A Smoke, Dude? - Mary's Danish; Ska du hänga med? Nä!! - Bob H
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Sept. 20, 2026
S9E484 - Jim Croce 'Photographs & Memories' with Luke Bob Robinson and Jasper Smith
On September 20, 1973, singer/songwriter Jim Croce, his musical partner Maury Muehleisen and four others were killed in a plane crash in Natchitoches, Louisiana after finishing a concert at Northwestern State University's Prather Coliseum. His music career cut tragically short, Croce nevertheless produced an amazing catalogue of songs that stand the test of time. This week's guests, Luke Bob Robinson and Jasper Smith of renowned a cappella group Straight No Chaser, brings us Croce's second posth
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Sept. 12, 2026
S9E483 - Herbie Hancock 'Chameleon' with Michael Hampton (Parliament-Funkadelic)
This week, we're honored to have Parliament-Funkadelic guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton joining us to discuss Herbie Hancock and his groundbreaking song 'Chameleon' off of the 1973 album Head Hunters. Let's get FUNKY! Songs discussed in this episode: Underwater Rimes - Digital Underground; Words Of Wisdom - 2Pac; The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary - Frank Zappa; Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (Dub Mix) - Public Enemy; Cellphone's Dead - Beck; Me vs
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Sept. 7, 2026
S9E482 - Fast Times At Ridgemont High BONUS Movie Episode with Les Norris
For this special BONUS episode, we took a break from records to discuss a MOVIE with returning guest Les Norris - because why not?? It's 'That Movie Got Me High' featuring the 1982 classic: Fast Times At Ridgemont High! "All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine." - Jeff Spicoli
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Sept. 5, 2026
S9E481 - Throwing Muses debut with Ronnie Barnett
The first album by an American band to be released on British independent label 4AD, Throwing Muses' stunningly beautiful 1986 debut got this week's guest Ronnie Barnett (The Muffs) supremely and hopelessly high! Truth be told, the record's combination of gorgeous complexity, serene tension and emotional power STILL sounds fresh 40 years on. Songs discussed in this episode: Wave Of Mutilation (Pixies cover) - Throwing Muses; Kids In America - The Muffs; Finished - Throwing Muses; Agony (Live at
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Aug. 29, 2026
S9E480 - Television 'Marquee Moon' with Alan Zweig
This week's returning guest, Canadian documentary filmmaker Alan Zweig, brings a record many before him have mentioned but never pulled the trigger to tackle. Released in February 1977 to lukewarm commercial reception, Television's stunning debut 'Marquee Moon' is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock guitar albums of all time. Let's DO this! Songs discussed in this episode: Marquee Moon (Television cover) - Kronos Quartet; Halloween - The Dream Syndicate; That's All I Know (Right N
About the Hosts
Rob Elba
Rob was born in Queens, NY and also spent some time in Salem, MA in the 80s. Before starting TRGMH Podcast Rob played in several bands (The Holy Terrors and Shark Valley Sisters to name two), and has also co-written a rock opera (Hearing Damage aka: The Rat Opera)
He currently lives in Los Angeles with his long-suffering wife Elisa and has two grown daughters who live in California.
