The Rick Savage Show
By Rick Savage
Former KROQ DJ playing the bands you love and the songs you miss. The Rick Savage Show Presents: Up The Punx! Listen now on Spotify!
Up The Punx Vol. 3
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Great music from Social Distortion, Box Car Racer, AFI, Pennywise and a new song from the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Plus, we play a few bands you may have missed that I promise are very, very good. Hit me up on Twitter @ricksavage if you want to be friends. You can also click below and send me a message or request if you want to get fancy! XO.
Jan 30, 202101:14:09
Up The Punx: Punk Rock Christmas
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Sure, 2020 sucked but at least you can enjoy my version of a punk rock radio show to get you in the holiday spirit. Come find me on Twitter and let's be friends!
Dec 21, 202001:19:14
Up The Punx Vol. 2
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We play AFI, Sugarcult, Rise Against and many more. We also answer these hard hitting questions: Did Dave Matthews rip off Operation Ivy? What is the connection between Finch, The Exit and Rx Bandits? Thank you for listening, please tell a friend or shoot me a request on TWITTER. XO!
Dec 12, 202001:20:26
Announcing: Up The Punx!
Hi! Head over to Spotify and check out my new radio show called Up The Punx! Playing great songs from great bands. Just click here and let's do this!
Dec 12, 202003:22
Up The Punx Vol. 1
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Do you like bands like Green Day and Rancid and Bad Religion? Do you wish the radio would play different songs by those bands? Well this is the show for you. The bands you love, the songs you miss. Take a listen and let me know what you think! @ricksavage
Dec 03, 202001:08:29
The Rise Against & Deftones Interview!
Rise Against & Deftones went on tour together a few years back. To launch that tour, I got a chance to chat with them and it was the BEST. DAY. EVER. I love both of these bands so much and they were the coolest. Some great questions from fans at the end too. Take a listen and leave a review! XOXO.
Apr 21, 202035:50
The Fred Santarpia Interview!
Fred's resume is strong. GM at VEVO. Chief Digital Officer at Condé Nast. COO at Moda. We talk about his career trajectory, digital media and of course Bruce Springsteen and Van Halen. I loved this chat. Please tell a friend. XOXO.
Apr 14, 202048:37
The Carl Chery Interview!
I was really excited to talk to Carl. He is the Creative Director & Head of Urban Music at Spotify and just a great guy. We had a wonderful chat about hip-hop, the culture and if I'm too old for new rappers. I dropped in a few seconds of some of the songs we talk about so it's easy to follow. I think you'll dig this chat even if you aren't a hip hop nerd.
Apr 07, 202054:55
We are back with a BRYAN CALLEN cameo!
We are back! We talk Cardi B & coronavirus, a pop in from the legend BRYAN CALLEN plus a very sweet James Brown story. SUBSCRIBE and tell people about this thing.
Mar 30, 202023:04
Road Trip! Palm Springs, Poker and Thrifting.
I believe this is our second time taking a road trip together. We got poker, the desert heat, thrift stores and even a Mexican food easter egg. It's a lovely time.
Leave a review man. Come on.
Leave a review man. Come on.
Aug 02, 201923:39
The Tom Mullen Interview!
Tom Mullen is a busy man. He has a podcast called Washed Up Emo, he has a website called Washed Up Emo, he has another website called Is This Band Emo? AND he started and still runs Emo Night NYC.
I was so excited to talk to Tom. We chat about bands like Jimmy Eat World, Refused, Taking Back Sunday and many more. We also talk about the backlash from the word "emo," how the scene has evolved over the years and I had a few questions about the other "Emo Nites" that have popped up around the globe.
I think you will really enjoy the conversation. Please leave a rating or review and subscribe if you haven't yet. Thanks so much!
I was so excited to talk to Tom. We chat about bands like Jimmy Eat World, Refused, Taking Back Sunday and many more. We also talk about the backlash from the word "emo," how the scene has evolved over the years and I had a few questions about the other "Emo Nites" that have popped up around the globe.
I think you will really enjoy the conversation. Please leave a rating or review and subscribe if you haven't yet. Thanks so much!
Jul 18, 201901:04:38
DC, Taylor Swift and 2Pac Socks. Also, a silly Savage.
I don't want to pick favorites but this might be my favorite Savage of The Week. Just got back from DC so we talk about that a bunch plus I defend Taylor. Someone needs to! XOXO.
Jun 21, 201938:48
Lambert recap, Sopranos music, superfans. Also, two Savages!
Last episode we got a bunch of new listeners because of Adam Lambert. Sweet! I talk about that and then do a little deep dive on Christopher Moltisanti's excellent taste in music. A couple of fun Savages too. Please leave a review or tell a friend. Thanks!
Jun 11, 201935:19
The Q&A Episode!
Got some great questions from Instagram so this is just a fun Q&A episode - covering everything from Carne Asada burritos to regrets to Queen. It's fun. Please tell a friend if you enjoy! Thank you!
Jun 04, 201932:12
I was on a panel, a Scooter email and Deftones. Plus, double Savages and a PRANK!
I was on a music panel that wasn't a scam! I sent an email for my girl Demi. The Deftones are playing a cool show. There are two Savages. SOMEONE PLAYED A NOT NICE PRANK ON ME.
May 15, 201932:09
Bakersfield, Taking Back Sunday and Rick & a train. Also, a Saturday Savage.
Did you know Bakersfield was actually pretty cool? I didn't. I saw Taking Back Sunday a few weeks ago and had a blast. A weird thing happened with an ad. Adam is a Savage. Leave a review pretty please!
May 06, 201931:56
Gina is here! We talk Poway, Beyonce and play F, Marry, Kill. Also, a group of Savages.
Gina sits in this week! We talk about Poway a little bit, fawn over Beyonce's Netflix Special and play an impromptu game of F, Marry, Kill. It was her idea. At the end of the show I track thru the Poway playlist I made on Apple Music. Reminder to leave a review please! It really does help. XOXO.
Apr 30, 201938:52
Nas reminiscing, a clip from my comedy show and a sacrilegious Savage.
Celebrating Nas' album turning 25, I play some clips from our show with him. I talk about my first ever show at a real comedy club (with a clip!) and our Savage is disappointing.
Apr 25, 201930:44
The Joe Brettell Interview!
Joe and I went to high school together and were both fans of politics. He made a career out of it. We have a great chat about the current political climate, how we got here and where we are headed. I love this conversation.
If you like it, please tell a friend! Xoxo!
If you like it, please tell a friend! Xoxo!
Apr 15, 201949:59
Dirty John, Bieber and SO many Savage options. Also, Billy Ray.
We had lots of Savage options this week but ended up with a good one! Also, one of the girls from Dirty John is a must follow on Instagram.
Apr 09, 201932:22
Gina is back! Also, Nipsey, Cardi, KFC and a Savage manager.
Gina is back and this time with a new segment! Also Nipsey, Cardi, Kanye, KFC and the Savage of the Week is one manager you should never mess with.
Apr 01, 201933:51
Apple Event Recap, The Inventor and a "feel good" Savage.
A nice little recap on today's Apple Event, plus I talk about The Inventor (and her eyes), Bill & Ted and a feel good Savage.
Mar 26, 201932:54
My tweet got deleted, inspiration from Bill Murray and a Chris Rock sighting. Also, an EGGY Savage.
My tweet got deleted because UMG still doesn't understand the internet. The Bill Murray doc is amazing and I saw Chris Rock last week. The Savage of The Week is 17 and he rules.
Mar 19, 201930:17
A road trip, poker and Dave Chappelle. Also, a Dragon of a Savage.
This episode takes place over 3 days. The first 8 minutes are in the car with me. If the sound of the freeway is too much to handle, skip ahead. The Chappelle story is worth it. Promise.
Mar 11, 201929:12
The MJ Doc, Buble and SXSW. Also, a CRABBY Savage.
I watched the MJ doc and it messed me up. Michael Buble is used as a palette cleanser. The Savage is crabby.
Mar 04, 201931:35
Back from Hawaii, blackface and Carson Daly. Also, a CRINGEWORTHY Savage.
Back from our trip to Hawaii. A bunch of fashion brands were accidentally racist. Or, not so accidental? Also, a very cringey Savage of The Week.
Feb 25, 201931:26
My not Grammy review, Halsey and The Unicorn. Also, a very young Savage.
No Grammy review here but of course I talk about it. I really like Halsey now. The Unicorn is a cool flick and the youngest Savage of all time.
Feb 11, 201924:48
Super Bowl, Fuck Jerry and blackface. Also, an important Savage.
Recapping the Super Bowl bets and halftime. Explaining the Fuck Jerry drama, another dumb white dude in blackface and a pretty important Savage of The Week.
Feb 04, 201936:52
I drove next to someone famous! Also, Lin's rapping and a perfect tweet.
My quest to get a photo of the famous dude next to me in traffic. Also, let's stop lying about Lin-Manuel's rapping.
Jan 28, 201928:18
Whole Life Challenge, Fyre Festival, fast food. Also, A FIRE DRILL.
I started the Whole Life Challenge. I watched a Fyre doc. And around 22 minutes into this thing, we get quite the surprise.
Jan 21, 201933:34
The Scott Riggs Interview!
A great chat with my buddy Scott Riggs. We've known each other for almost 20 years and hosted a radio show together back in 2001. We talk about music, getting started in radio, Scott producing Questlove's podcast and so much more.
Jan 14, 201901:55:31
I almost got in a fight at self storage. Also, the Golden Globes and "brands" on social.
We are coming in HOT for 2019 y'all. The dude at my self storage needs a smack. The Golden Globes provided a Savage and brands on social are killing me.
Jan 07, 201932:08
I kinda went viral? Pete Davidson, Stans and Open Mics. Also, Matt Damon.
Closing out 2018 strong. I kinda went viral talking about Pete. Stans are very weird and Matt Damon is a sweetie.
Dec 17, 201835:12
Hollywood Arson, Bush, a Thought Coach and Domino's. Also, do I like Kid Rock?
Remember the Hollywood Arsonist? Bush died, a LinkedIn request from a "Thought Coach" and an upcoming Domino's video drop. Also, maybe I DO like Kid Rock.
Dec 03, 201833:21
Tekashi69 and instant oil changes. Also, a double Savage!
In case you have no idea who Tekashi69 is, I'm here to explain. Also, instant oil changes are awesome.
Nov 27, 201827:21
New York is loud, The 90's and Dave & Busters. Also, Axl Rose is woke!
I forgot how loud NYC is. The 90's on Netflix is great. Sneaky moves at Dave & Busters. Who knew Axl was woke!?
Nov 13, 201832:43
Live from Nashville and NYC and LA! Hot Chicken, SNL in person and Gina is back!
Recorded in 3 parts, covering the OG Nashville Hot Chicken stand, seeing SNL in person and my love of Jonah's new movie. Gina and I recap some of the trip and give love to Ari.
Nov 05, 201835:04
Halloween rants, Red Sox and 2 Savages! Also, The Exit.
I rant a little about Halloween, continue to only talk about Boston as it relates to Good Will Hunting and we got two Savages of The Week! Plus, a band that I love called The Exit.
Oct 29, 201827:50
Pete & Ariana, The Cup Board Pro and a Savage Shark. Also, Ellie.
All the sad faces for Pete & Ariana but was it Pete's fault? Also, a Shark Tank product and a Savage Shark. Plus a great Ellie song.
Oct 22, 201824:56
Why does Hip-Hop still support Chris Brown? Also, Taylor is a Savage.
Man, F*** Chris Brown. Taylor is such a Savage and I walked down Melrose and saw 2 famous people.
Oct 15, 201829:59
Road trip to Salinas, backyard fires and The Bone Vs. The Pig. Also, Fred & Shaggy.
I had a mini road trip, listened to great local radio stations and talked about a huge rap beef. The usual.
Oct 10, 201827:54
I got in a fight on Instagram, Lana is a Savage and Mambo Sauce. Also, Movember.
Some dude came AT me on IG. Lana (and me) are Savages. Mambo Sauce is damn good. Movember is important.
Oct 01, 201831:26
Baby Shark, Boston Savages and KROQ. Also, Beyonce practices witchcraft.
This is a silly good time. That Baby Shark song is stuck in my head forever. I really love Boston. Beyonce has a woman in her spell. KROQ flashback.
Sep 24, 201831:32
Da Bears, Mac Miller, Emma Stone gets Savage'd! Also, Trader Joe's.
Remember the Super Bowl Shuffle? A Mac Miller Story. Emma gets Savage'd. Also, Trader Joe's has hidden games!?
Sep 10, 201830:04
Pizza flavored chips, Kaepernick and John Rich. Also, Gina is here!
Gina and I eat pizza chips, then I talk about the brilliant Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy and Eminem.
Sep 04, 201830:37
Madden, McCain and Foo Prince. Also, who do you want on the plane with YOU?
A busy last few days - some serious, some really dumb. Madden, McCain and Foo Prince. Also, who do you want on the plane with YOU? Plus a double Savage.
Aug 27, 201828:12
Aerosmith on the VMAs, a famous pawn shop and radio IDs. Also, a floating Savage.
Why would a pawn shop be famous? Why was Aerosmith on the VMAs? These answers plus an awesome Savage of The Week.
Aug 21, 201828:47
Andrew WK is fake, Avril is dead and Vegas tales. Also, Savage karaoke.
Music conspiracies are awesome. A sketchy Vegas briefcase is not.
Aug 13, 201828:57
My first rap lyrics, Mat Fraser and American Girl (dolls). Also, Miami Vice.
I wrote a rap when I was 13. Mat Fraser is unreal. American Girl (dolls) blow my mind.
Aug 06, 201828:16
My love letter to San Diego Punk Rock. Also, DJ Khaled.
A trip to San Diego reminds me why I love my friend's bands. Also, Khaled drops a new song and Broadway Bill is THE MAN.
Jul 30, 201830:19