Say What You Will Podcast
Dive headfirst into the world of 1980s rock music with the Say What You Will Podcast, the ultimate time machine for audiophiles and rock enthusiasts alike. Each episode takes you back exactly 40 years to relive and reassess the groundbreaking albums of the decade that defined an era. From deep dives into legendary releases like Scorpions’ Blackout to the epic power of Dio’s Holy Diver, the hosts unpack the stories behind the music, the artists, and the cultural shifts that made the 80s unforgettable. Blending sharp musical critiques, personal anecdotes, and a dash of humor, the podcast bridges the gap between nostalgia and discovery. Whether you’re an 80s music veteran or a curious newcomer, the Say What You Will Podcast is more than a trip down memory lane—it’s an invitation to experience these albums anew. Are they still as groundbreaking as they felt back then, or has time dulled their edge? Join the conversation, challenge your favorites, and rediscover the albums that shaped a generation.
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Episodes
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
1hr 41 min
Another rainy podcast. This month's podcast reviews three rock albums from May 1983. We cover some music news from the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Aerosmith's final tour. And who's paying for reissues?
Albums reviewed:
Dio - Holy Diver
Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind
Blackfoot - Siogo
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May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023
1hr 47 min
This month's podcast reviews three rock albums from April 1983. We cover some music news from Extreme's new album, the 1983 US Festival, and more.
Albums reviewed:
Kiss - Lick It Up
Krokus - Headhunter
Fastway - Fastway
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Apr 10, 2023
Apr 10, 2023
2hr 15 min
It is April, but we are reviewing March ‘83 rock albums. Again, few laughs while we discussed Steve Gorman’s book, Hard To Handle. Always discussing some things around Van Halen and Greg Renoff book, Van Halen Rising. And yes, the new Motley Mick Mars lawsuit and much more are discussed.
Albums we reviewed from March of 1983
Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lighting
Quiet Riot - Metal Health
ZZ Top - Eliminator
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Feb 26, 2023
Feb 26, 2023
2hr 2 min
On this edition of Say What You Will, Mark, Dennis, and Derek discuss recent hard rock news and other hard rock tidbits they didn't know from the '80s.
February 1983 album reviews.
Journey - Frontiers
UFO - Making Contact
Kix - Cool Kids
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Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
1hr 47 min
The time was January 1983, and hard rock was alive. We discuss some of the latest news in rock—our issues with some musicians trying to stay in the spotlight. Dennis once again joins Mark and Derek with some great insight!
Three albums reviewed;
Molly Hatchet - no guts...no glory
Triumph - Never Surrender
Def Leppard - Pyromania
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Jan 2, 2023
Jan 2, 2023
2hr 2 min
The final episode of 2022 for the Say What You Will podcast. These three bands are probably the heaviest albums we have reviewed. We have our good friend Dennis sit in and discuss all things rock, and he has lots of insight into the albums in review. Do they hold up today?
Twisted Sister - Under The Blade
Iron Maiden - Number of The Beast
Rainbow - Straight Between The Eyes----
In the new year, we will review album releases from 1983, with a ton of hard rock albums.
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Dec 1, 2022
Dec 1, 2022
1hr 40 min
Little recent rock news, silly tour names, and three albums from November 1982 come under our review.
Scorpions - Blackout
Aerosmith - Rock in a hard place
Sammy Hagar - Three lock box
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Oct 23, 2022
Oct 23, 2022
1hr 39 min
Little hard rock news and then some BS chatter. Then we review three hard rock albums from October 1982. Do they still hold up?
Kiss - Creatures of the night
Judas Priest - Screaming for vengeance
Whitesnake - Saints 'n' sinners
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Oct 15, 2022
Oct 15, 2022
1hr 32 min
We try to explain the podcast's concept, share some news, and review the three albums we selected for September 2022. Enjoy!!
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