Jan 12
The New York Dolls: Born to Lose, Lipstick Killers, and R&B in Four-inch Heels
The New York Dolls were one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time. They came to life when their hometown of New York City was coming apart at the seams in the midst of rising murder, rape and burglary rates. Their drummer drowned. Their bassist was nearly murdered. Thei ... Show More
41m 19s
Jan 9
Chet Baker: Heroin, Romance, Missing Teeth and the James Dean of Jazz
Chet Baker, with his natural talent, unique voice and beautiful looks was known as “the James Dean of Jazz.” He was also a savage junkie and part time criminal. A one of a kind musician, his soft singing style and romantic playing enraptured Hollywood, the jazz world, and Europe. ... Show More
39m 29s
Oct 2023
Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King
Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the Rolling Stones, fled Canada on a felony charge, and… oh yeah, he created New Wave Theater. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave ... Show More
26m 43s
Jul 2019
A$AP Rocky, LBJ, Moscow Mitch, TSA and more.
Welcome to The Baddest Radio Show In The Land. Is a thank you text to an ex appropriate before marriage? A$AP Rocky could face two years in a Swedish prison. LBJ faces criticism for losing his shoe after his son's monster dunk. Bernie Sanders shows that he is not scared at th ... Show More
1h 26m
A$AP Rocky’s upbringing; Harlem, Riker’s, and his own instincts and sense of history informed his world view: A view that included not only a healthy respect for the healing powers of LSD, but also a healthy distaste for the political maelstrom surrounding cartoon president Donald J. Trump. The irony is that A$AP Rocky’s own behavior led him straight into th ... Show More
Billboard staffers discuss A$AP Rocky's "LSD" trip, Little Mix's "Black Magic," Courtney Love's "Miss Narcissist" and Shamir's "Make a Scene." Plus: Jamie xx's song-of-the-summer contender "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" with Young Thug and Popcaan and Tori Kelly's "Should ... Show More