All Episodes

  • Episode 66 – Petra – On Fire

    Episode 66 – Petra – On Fire

    As a follow-up to our interview with Ronny Cates in episode 65, we break down Ronny’s first album with Petra, 1988’s “On Fire.” This album continues the band’s move into arena rock that began with “This Means War” and their production relationship with John and Dino Elefante. This era of Petra was their most commercially Read more

  • Episode 65 – Ronny Cates (Petra) Interview

    Episode 65 – Ronny Cates (Petra) Interview

    For this episode we sat down with the former bassist for Petra, Ronny Cates. His first album with Petra was 1988’s “On Fire” and he continued with them until “No Doubt” in 1995. Ronny talks about his beginnings with the band, what it was like in studio with the Elefantes, and lots more. A fantastic Read more

  • Episode 64 – The Crucified – The Pillars of Humanity

    Episode 64 – The Crucified – The Pillars of Humanity

    On this episode, Steve and Britt discuss the classic sophomore album by thrash legends The Crucified, “The Pillars of Humanity”. This fast, riff-heavy album was release in 1991 by Ocean Records and rereleased by Tooth and Nail in 2009. Read more

  • Episode 63 – Easter Songs

    Episode 63 – Easter Songs

    In this episode, we discuss 10 classic songs (plus a few more) that cover Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Maybe the most stylistically diverse podcast we’ve produced going from Keith Green to Vengeance Rising. Read more

  • Episode 62 – Randy Rose/Mad at the World Interview

    Episode 62 – Randy Rose/Mad at the World Interview

    On this special episode, Randy Rose from Mad at the World joins us to talk about what it was like getting signed to a record contract as a teen, the evolution of MATW, and the new crowdfunded album on the way, Love and Despair. Enjoy this great conversation, then go pledge! MATW Love and Despair Read more

  • Special Episode – Tribute to Michael Knott

    Special Episode – Tribute to Michael Knott

    Michael Gerard Knott passed away on March 12, 2024. We here at the Rockcast had a special love for Michael and the art he made throughout the years. This is just a small tribute to him.  Read more

  • Episode 61 – Whitecross Interview – Rex Carroll & David Roberts

    Episode 61 – Whitecross Interview – Rex Carroll & David Roberts

    This is a special episode of the Rockcast where we get to chat with one of our all-time favorite Christian Rock bands, Whitecross! Legendary guitar hero Rex Carroll and new vocalist David Roberts join us for an amazing conversation starting in the early days and leading up to their new album, Fear No Evil. Read more

  • Episode 60 – Steve Taylor – Meltdown

    Episode 60 – Steve Taylor – Meltdown

    Steve Taylor was not afraid to take on difficult topics and that fact is on full display in his 1984 debut full-length album, Meltdown. Steve and Britt jump in and take on these topics song-by-song. Read more

  • Episode 59 – Galactic Cowboys

    Episode 59 – Galactic Cowboys

    In this first episode of 2024, the guys break down the debut album from Texas prog metal quartet Galactic Cowboys. This Sam Taylor-produced masterpiece was well-received, but had a difficult time finding its place in the changing landscape of mainstream rock music, but it still sounds amazing 33 years later. Read more