Rock music is supposed to belong to the young...but history tells us a different story.
This time, we look at artists who refused to quit, even as the years passed and the industry insisted their time was over.
From Deborah Harry breaking through with Blondie in her 30s, to James Murphy reinventing himself with LCD Soundsystem at 35, to Leonard Cohen beco ... Show More
Jun 17
18 Bands Who Changed Lead Singers
What happens when a band loses its lead singer? Usually, it’s the end...but not always. In this episode, we explore 18 bands that survived... and sometimes thrived... after changing singers. From Stone Temple Pilots and Sublime to Alice in Chains, Faith No More, and New Order. Lo ... Show More
30m 32s
Jun 10
The History of Distortion and Feedback
Distortion was once considered a mistake...now it’s a defining force in modern music. This episode explores how broken gear, happy accidents, and fearless artists turned fuzz, feedback, and overdrive into powerful creative tools, shaping everything from early rock to experimental ... Show More
37m 2s
Jun 3
The Golden Age of Synths, as told by OMD
This week, we dive into the Golden Age of Synthesizers, the period from the mid‑’70s to the mid‑’80s when synths became smaller, cheaper, and powerful enough to transform popular music forever. From early experimental machines that filled entire rooms, to the groundbreaking work ... Show More
36m 35s
Aug 2020
Con Artists Bites: Death Penalty
In addition to new episodes of Con Artists each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re diving into cases that ended with the death penalty, and explori ... Show More
17m 54s
Sep 2020
Con Artists Bites: Prison Escapes
In addition to new episodes of Con Artists each week, you’ll now also hear Crime Bites every Friday. Each Crime Bites episode gives you a deeper, yet brief look into true-crime topics covered at Parcast. Today we’re discussing prison escapes. How common are prison escapes, and wh ... Show More
19m 20s
Apr 2020
Crossover Week: Crimes of Passion (Lorena Bobbitt Pt. 2)
If you enjoy the true stories told in Not Guilty, check out this episode from our series Crimes of Passion: After the now-infamous maiming on June 23rd, 1993, Lorena and John both faced criminal charges. Lorena for the violent wounding and John for the years of abuse that led to ... Show More
46m 39s
Sep 2025
Introducing: Crime House Daily
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need- ... Show More
8m 32s