Clive A. Byss

Now I’m Here

Randy is caught off guard by a post boner… we have to give a trigger warning to any spastic giraffes… Then there’s a fair bit of chat about George Michael, Kiss, dead flies, Anderson .Paak, Kerry Ellis, and Otto Virtanen. Oh my… In the midst of all this, we manage to find our way to…

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Highway Companion (with John Paulsen)

My pal John Paulsen is back to run through Highway Companion with me. We get into the weeds about whether I’m overscoring the catalogue and as always, we take a shot a resequencing the albums in a different way according to our tastes. We also float a few ideas for special episodes that we can…

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Episode 199 – Vince Neil – Exposed – Part 2

Episode 199 is in the books!

Were wrapping up our latest TWO-FER as we finish our review of Vince Neils Exposed. From the big hooks and arena-ready choruses to the stories behind Vinces first solo outing, we break down every track and decide if this al

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Episode #14: Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball

In this episode, we interview Luke Epplin and talk about his great book, Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball. We’ll dive into the fascinating careers of two basketball legends, Moses Malone and Dr. J, also known as Julius Erving. From their early days in the ABA to…

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Episode 376 – Come Taste . . . One Night in Vegas

Show notes: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2026/06/29/episode-376-come-taste-one-night-in-vegas/ Show notes:  Disclaimer: The video used on YouTube is a byproduct of producing our audio podcast. We post it merely as a convenience to those who prefer the YouTube format. Please subscribe using one of the links below if you'd prefer a superior audio experience. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts,…

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Cry To Me

This week we screw up royally and trust AI when it tells us that Heart’s “Cry To Me” was a cover when it totally is not, nor is it featured in the film Dirty Dancing…yes we realize the mistake and correct it half way through plus we talk about Rolling Stone’s awful Best Guitar Solo’s…

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Calling All Girls

“If you like it listen to it. If you don’t, fuck off!” Thus spake the Cardinal. And the congregation lifted up their hands to him and said “Oh wise and beneficent leader, what maketh you of the one who calls himself Rodgers?” And the Cardinal laid down his golden mace and leveled a steely gaze…

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The Golden Rose

We often talk about album openers and closers and I’m sure my pal John Paulsen and I will get into that next week, but of all the songs that were included on this record, the opener and the closer just scream at you on Highway Companion. Both Saving Grace and The Golden Rose have momentum…

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Episode 198 – Vince Neil – Exposed – Part 1

It’s a TWO-FER on Episode 198 of Rock Roulette, we dive into Vince Neil’s Exposed — the debut solo album packed with big hooks, loud guitars, and enough swagger to fill the Sunset Strip twice over.

Did Vince prove he could stand on his own outside of M

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Episode 375 – Come Taste . . . Dealer

Show notes: https://deeppurplepodcast.com/2026/06/22/episode-375-come-taste-dealer/ Disclaimer: The video used on YouTube is a byproduct of producing our audio podcast. We post it merely as a convenience to those who prefer the YouTube format. Please subscribe using one of the links below if you'd prefer a superior audio experience. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…

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