Gems of Rock
By Danny Volloer
Welcome to the Gems Of Rock Podcast, where two best friends talk all things Rock Music. I am DB, and with my incredible Co-Host DJ, we attempt to pay homage to some of the greatest artists in the genre, with the odd outrageous opinion, rant and meltdown! Some of our friends assured us 'It's not terrible', so go on and give it a go. Shout at us @ gemsofrock@gmail.com. Cheers.
Gems of RockJan 24, 2023
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34:41
Shane MacGowen (The Pogues)
Hello!! This week we start with our new recommendation section (which still needs a name), and then jump right into chatting about Shane MacGowen and The Pogues! We discuss our fave tracks and throw a few random facts out. Special shout out to John Macalpine for our new Theme Music! Legend. As always, shout at us at gemsofrock@gmail.com. Cheers
Feb 07, 202338:41
Panic! At The Disco
Hello! Following on from our glorious return last week, we continue discussing discovering new tracks and have decided to make it a regular bit, (Name TBC). We then jump into the the news that Panic! At The Disco are calling it day, so we jump back through their back catalogue. As always, thanks for listening! Cheers.
Jan 31, 202332:35
We're Back Baby!
Hello!! Did you miss us? Sorry we've been gone. We promise never to leave again, probably. This week, we catch up on some of the stuff we missed whilst off air (half pretending we don't see each other multiple times a week), as well as chatting a little about TikTok rock trends and a bit of Spotify Wrapped. As mentioned, go listen to Bad Omens and Implicit, worth some of your time. Sorry if the audio is a crap, still figuring out some new equipment, aha. Cheers!
Jan 24, 202334:41
One Hit Wonders
This week we look at some iconic ‘One Hit Wonders’ in the world of rock. Naming some of the most popular and some of favourites. As always, thanks for listening!
Aug 24, 202235:42
Rebellion Review
We're Back! Sorry for the break in transmission, I have been sick af this past week, but feeling better now. Here is the our awaited review of the Blackpool Rebellion Punk Festival, from my very detailed notes from the 4 days. Please enjoy. Cheers
Aug 17, 202247:56
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
This week, we review a couple of currently unreleased tracks by local band and old friends - A Mile West. We also talk the Honour of being asked if the Pod, (DJ Specifically) can be used as a sample on The Apparents latest track, which we are very excited to hear. All that before talking The rock & roll hall of fame, and the madness behind some of the inductions with a classic game of Hof or No-Hof. Enjoy!
Aug 02, 202248:30
Metallica
With all the well the deservedly hype from stranger things (big fan), we’d be remised not to talk about the metal studded elephant in the room. These guys have been on the list since day dot so great to have a chance to dive into our favourite tracks. So please enjoy this Metallica Masterpiece. Cheers, and here’s to the next 3000 downloads!
Jul 27, 202241:05
Guns N’ Roses
This week, in this silly heat, we cover the bloody iconic Guns N’ Roses. We talk our favourite tracks, the bands origins and their utilisation in the latest Thor Movie. Get onboard! As always, thanks for listening!
Jul 19, 202239:54
Rock Covers
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Hello! This episode was actually recorded a month or 2 ago, and got lost in the mix or just didn't get out in time cause I'm rubbish at this side of stuff! Aha. In it, we talk some of favourite rock covers an pop a few of them in for you to listen to. These music mix episodes only appear on Spotify so be sure to tell your friends that's were to find us. As always, cheers for listening!
Jul 12, 202238:58
Avenged Sevenfold
This week we jump into Avenged Sevenfold. We talk our favourite albums and tracks! Let us know your thoughts and favourites at gemsofrock@gmail.com As always, cheers for listening!
Jul 05, 202231:04
Lyrics Quiz
We're back! Sorry for the delay, it's completely the fault of the editting team (Me). Anyway, enjoy going out of your mind shouting the correct song at us while we struggle to guess eachothers tracks in this little lyrics quiz thing. As always, cheers for listening.
Jun 29, 202237:46
My Chemical Romance Live
This week we review the long awaited My Chemical Romance Gig in Manchester (Warrington). We talk venue, setlist, support acts and personal highlights. Thanks for listening! Cheers 🤘
Jun 08, 202243:42
30 Day Song Challenge (Part 2)
This week we continue our 30 Day Song thing, recommend by our good friend Fell. Each song has a set criteria it needs to fill, for example, a song that makes you happy, or a song that makes you sad. Listen as we go through our selections and try to guess eachothers. Please let us know what your selections would be either at gemsofrock@gmail.com or m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/. Cheers!
May 24, 202250:06
30 Day Song Challenge (Part 1)
This week we were sent a 30 Day Song by our good friend Fell. Each song has a set criteria it needs to fill, for example, a song that makes you happy, or a song that makes you sad. Listen as we go through our selections and try to guess eachothers. Please let us know what your selections would be either at gemsofrock@gmail.com or m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/. Cheers!
May 16, 202246:32
Spotify Rewind
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Hello!! This week we both delve deep into our Spotify Rewind playlists and uncover some absolute gems of tracks that we didn't realize we spammed weekly. We have also banged a few into the episode as we know how much you (Grant) enjoy not leaving the pod to listen to recommendations. Let us know your thoughts and your own rewinds. Cheers.
May 10, 202239:34
The Apparents
This week we talk about our visit to The Waterloo bar in Blackpool for the Anarchy Weekend. We talk about a few of the bands on the set, mainly focusing on XSLF and The Apparents. Cheers!
May 03, 202238:04
Live Music
This week, we talk about a couple of recent gigs we've been to before delving into live music itself. We talk the differences between big and small venues and which bands we think suit which. Cheers!
Apr 13, 202249:20
Stiff Little Fingers
This week we talk one of my all time favourite bands, the punk icons, Stiff Little Fingers. We both talk our favourite tracks by them, as well as memories associated with band and their louder than hell music. Cheers!
Apr 04, 202232:13
Bob Dylan
This week we talk the incredible poetic and lyrical genius that is the Freewheelin Bob Dylan. We talk his legacy in the music world, our favourite tracks and his lyrical talent. Thanks for listening.
Mar 27, 202232:09
A Day To Remember
This week we talk A Day To Remember. Fave tracks, albums and memories of hearing them! Cheers for listening!
Mar 22, 202233:48
Trivium
This week, we talk about a band that doesn't get the hype they deserve - Trivium. We talk our favourite tracks and their influence on music taste growing up. We also touch a little on Matt Heafy's weapon of choice. Thanks for listening guys! Let us know your listening by shouting at gemsofrock@gmail.com 🤘
Mar 13, 202229:57
Avril Lavigne
This week, I have a little bit of a rant about MGK before we talk about the iconic Avril Lavigne! (Or Melissa for those in the know). Cheers Guys!
Feb 27, 202242:12
Guitar Hero
This week, we talk about the guitar hero games, mainly Guitar Hero 3. How the franchise started, where it ended and the band's we discovered through it. Check out the playlist we mentioned that our great friend Fell has made! Cheers. open.spotify.com/playlist/61jqc9LK3L11F0M0N6QGoo?si=dbi7qYZoRfOtrZWAMkb14w
Feb 20, 202236:04
Fall Out Boy
AM I MORE THAN YOU BARGAINED FOR YET?! This week we talk Fall Out Boy. Both our favourite songs and memories of hearing them. Also some fun facts and stories about the band aswell. Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Feb 13, 202237:20
Meat Loaf
Hello! This week Me (DB) and DJ discuss the sad passing of the Legendary Rock Icon - Meat Loaf and the Legacy he left behind, on both the music and film industry. Truly a great loss of an inspirational person. Cheers guys!
Jan 30, 202229:25
When We Were Young Fest
We're back! And with DJ back to full health, we talk the absolutely incredible 'When we were young festival' line up. We then jump into designing our own fantasy gig/festival! As always, thanks for listening!! Cheers 🤘
Jan 23, 202238:19
Happy New Year!
We’re back! We start this year with a catch up and the delve into what we’ve got coming this year, both in the pod and irl. Kinda like when the teacher goes through the curriculum at the beginning of term. Thanks for sticking with us and here’s to 2022! Cheers.
Jan 09, 202240:19
U2
Hello! This week on GOR we talk the incredible U2. We talk through some of the stories from their music career as well as our personal favourite tracks by them. It's definitely worth 30 odd minutes of your time, I'm sure Bono would agree! Cheers guys!! m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/
Dec 20, 202139:10
The Stone Roses
This week talk about The Stone Roses. We talk some of their greatest hits and a couple of stories from their amazing storm on the music industry. And as mentioned up top, check out Fauna on Spotify and the Facebook page linked below, and deffo go an see them play if you can! Cheers guys🤘
Dec 12, 202132:56
Spotify Wrapped 2021
This week we talk our Spotify Wrapped, and then move backwards and talk about how we used to carry our music around with is back in the day! If we've be absent in your feed for a few weeks, it's because our last episodes were exclusively on Spotify! As mentioned, we have now got a Patreon if you wanna buy us a pint, but there is nothing on there yet, it's set up for future projects!! As always, cheers for listening!! 🤘🤘
Dec 05, 202137:17
Pop-Punk Gems
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This week we talk about some of favourite tracks from the world of Pop-Punk. As with the last episode, we try and avoid most of the big hitters of the genre who deserve their own episode or segment. As always, much loves for listening! Cheers!
Nov 29, 202128:01
Emo Gems
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Ok, so this week we pick out some of favourite Emo tracks from back in day. We tried to avoid the bigger artists that deserve their own time devoted to them, but if that’s what your after, we have a back catalogue on Spotify! As always, thanks for listening. Much loves.
Nov 21, 202136:49
Bullet For My Valentine
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This week we finally get round to talking maybe our joint favourite band, the fuckin’ legendary Bullet For My Valentine. A band we’ve seen live numerous times and have a huge place in both of our lives. Listen in as we work through their catalog album by album with the odd track thrown in along the way! Cheers
Nov 14, 202101:17:10
WWE Anthems
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This week, me (DB) and my cohost with the most, DJ layeth the smack down and discuss the raw power of some of favourite WWE entrances from back in the day, as well as picking what our own would be. Give it a bash! Cheers.
Nov 14, 202151:08
Halloween Special
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Welcome to our spooky extra long Halloween Special episode, with our first ever guest (and Halloween expert), Savannah! Join us as we pit songs against each other and crown the best Halloween track! Cheers!
Nov 02, 202101:18:53
Bring Me The Horizon
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This week we try an new Spotify feature and have implemented multiple songs from this weeks artists in the show itself. Let us know if it worked! Aha. This weeks topic is Bring Me The Horizon! A favourite band of both of ours. Join us as we talk through their music career album by album. Cheers.
Oct 25, 202151:46
Papa Roach
This week we talk are favourite Papa Roach tracks and albums, and reminisce on some of our youthful glory days. Thanks for listening. Cheers!
Oct 17, 202129:26
John Lydon (Sex Pistols)
This week we talk John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) and the legendary Sex Pistols. We talk a little on Johns early life and then on to the absolute anarchistic whirlwind of the Pistols. Cheers!
Oct 10, 202133:15
Debbie Harry (Blondie)
This week, we talk about the absolutely iconic Blondie. We talk there incredible storm on the charts, as well as our own favourite tracks by them! Give it a bash!! As always, much loves for listening and please feel free to shout at us on the socials, we love hearing from you!! Cheers!
Oct 03, 202130:06
McFly
This week, we talk the MGK/ Corey Taylor bollocks before moving on to talk about all things McFly. Not the heaviest bands we've covered by any stretch. But hey, fuck you 😅! Cheers for listening guys. Much loves.
Sep 26, 202132:19
Black Stone Cherry
This week we talk the new BMTH track, Corey Taylor’s new mask, and then on to Black Stone Cherry. We discuss there recent Manchester gig that we got to attend as well as there beginnings in the Rock world and our favourite tracks by them. Enjoy and be sure to hit us up on the socials! Cheers guys!
Sep 19, 202140:55
Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters)
This week we discuss the sex pistols/John Lydon court case; the Nirvana baby court case; the iconic Nandi Bushell and then move on to nicest man in rock and roll, the legendary Dave Grohl. We touch on both Nirvana and Foo Fighters and discuss just what an absolute gent this legend is.
Cheers for listening guys! Much loves.
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Sep 12, 202141:21
Greatest Movie Songs - Part 2
This is part 2 of a special show in which we discuss the best movie song of all time (Rock and otherwise). This is part 2 of the show so make sure you find and listen to part 1 first. We split the options into 4 categories and argue them against eachother. Do you agree with our choices? Let us know at m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/
Sep 05, 202152:39
Greatest Movie Songs - Part 1
Today we take things a little left field and discuss the best movie song of all time (Rock and otherwise). The show will be in 2 parts with the second coming out next week. We split the options into 4 categories and argue them against eachother. Do you agree with our choices? Let us know at m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/
Aug 29, 202145:33
Hayley Williams (Paramore)
This week we look at Hayley Williams and Paramore. We talk our favourite tracks, memories and beginnings of this amazing band! Thank you for listening, and give us a shout on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Cheers🤘
Aug 22, 202131:26
Alice Cooper
In this episode we look at the life of Alice Cooper, talking our favourite hits and stories from his life. Topics such as where the name came from, did he kill a chicken, and what happened to Bobs lunch. Cheers!
Aug 15, 202128:37
Ozzy Osbourne
Episode 10! Woop! To celebrate one of our first major milestones, what better person to discuss than The Prince Of Darkness himself, the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. We talk both Black Sabbath and his own solo career and pick our favourite songs from both. As always, thanks for listening and all the support. Shout at us on our facebook, insta or Gmail to let us know if you enjoyed it. Cheers guys! Much loves.
Aug 08, 202140:19
Amy Lee (Evanescence)
Hey guys!! This week I (DB) pay my respects with a little tribute shout out to Joey Jordison, and then we talk all things Amy Lee and Evanescence! From their beginnings as a 2 piece to their latest album this year. As always, a massive thank you to all who listen and get in touch, it's amazing. Feel free to shout at us on Facebook and check out Second Star Creations who create our logo and merch. Cheers! 🤘 www.facebook.com/secondstarcreationsuk m.facebook.com/Gemsofrockpod/
Aug 02, 202128:28
Lemmy (Motorhead)
This week, we talk Lemmy and Motorhead. We talk our favourite songs, tell some stories of his life, and rank his WWE tracks! Check out the links below for the Waterloo event! Cheers guys. https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/music-fan-pulling-mini-truck-from-bolton-to-blackpools-waterloo-music-bar-3308446. https://www.gofundme.com/f/running-wild-waterloo-truck-pull?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer
Jul 25, 202131:33
Fictional Bands
In this weeks episode we talk about our favourite fictional bands from TV and Film. Thanks for listening! Much loves 🤘
Jul 18, 202131:01