Staci’s guest is Susan Cowsill, the legendary vocalist known for being a child singing star in The Cowsills, her family’s chart-topping group that actually inspired the 1970s TV sitcom The Partridge Family. Susan discusses the brand new book about her other long-running supergroup, The Continental Drifters on this episode, plus she remembers being on the music scene in L.A. in the 1970s (in fact, her “rock and roll nightmare” involves none other than The Runaways’ svengali, Kim Fowley!), moving to New Orleans and learning to love jazz, bidding farewell to Kris Kristofferson, and much more.

Staci’s guest is Spencer Charnas, the frontman of the “theatricore” metal band, Ice Nine Kills. The band name comes from the fictional substance Ice-nine from the 1963 novel Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. But their sound and inspiration come from horror movies, and their latest collaboration is with the twisted minds behind the Terrifier franchise. Spencer and Art the Clown star in Ice Nine Kills' latest music video, "A Work of Art." Spencer also talks about some of his favorite horror movies, and touring with Metallica.

In this episode, Staci welcomes Linda Chadwick, the author of "On The Road: A Texas Groupie's Memoir." Linda's book offers an unfiltered look into the glam and heavy metal scenes in Texas, sharing her experiences with legends like Metallica, Pantera, and Motörhead. Get ready for some wild stories as Linda spills all the backstage secrets. Tune in to hear more about her unforgettable adventures! (Pictured: Linda and 'Dimebag' Darrell of Pantera)

Filmmaker D.G. Brock joins Staci to talk about getting her start working for B-movie impresario Roger Corman—her first movie was Slumber Party Massacre 2, featuring a rockabilly driller killer with a gruesome guitar. Deb also worked with the notorious Vincent Gallo on two films (yes… even “that” film…). She talks about women in the industry, attending a drug-fueled Grateful Dead concert, and has a big announcement regarding Rock & Roll Nightmares! Lastly, Staci reads from the new, #1 bestselling Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, recalling the grunge era and so-called “heroin chic.”

Staci interviews Oriel Collins, DIY fashion expert and a punk rock historian. Oriel reminisces of her time on the D.C. punk scene in the ’90s, being in the mosh pit at a TSOL show, and talks about the questionable deaths of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious, and Fred “Freak” Smith. She also goes into the reasons behind the fashion that started with punk, then evolved into the mainstream. Lastly, Staci reads from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, telling the strange tale of how a near-death experience led to Bon Scott becoming the lead singer of AC/DC.

Staci and cohost Curt Lambert interview Cody Greenwood, the producer and co-writer of the fantastic music documentary, Under the Volcano. It’s about Sir George Martin’s legendary Monserrat recording studio where many famous albums were produced, including The Police’s Synchronicity, Duran Duran’s Rio, and Dire Straits’ Brothers in Arms. Cody talks about the almost-all woman film crew and reveals her own personal rock & roll nightmare. Curt and Staci discuss his short story “Long Ghoul Woman in a Black Dress” as well as haunted songs, the year 1978, and a horror film he costars in, called Valentine DayZ (which is the same movie where our theme song—She’s Out for Blood by Fuzzbuster—comes from). Lastly, Staci reads from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, telling the tale of the craziest music copyright lawsuit in the history of rock.

Staci interviews the director and the narrator of an amazing new rock doc, Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon. Andre Relis and Tracii Guns join the show to talk about the making of this exhaustively researched and truly eye-opening movie about a guitar hero that we love but know relatively little about. They also talk about Randy Rhoads' legacy, how the elements came together, and yes—they play along with the premise of the show and share their own personal “rock & roll nightmares.” Lastly, Staci reads from the 27 Club chapter of her book, Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, Vol 1., telling the tale of Canned Heat’s Al Wilson and how he died.

NOTE: Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon is out on Friday, May 6, 2022 and can be seen on Itunes, Amazon, Indemand, Vudu/Fandango Now, Vubiquity, Dish, Hoopla, Microsoft Store/Xbox, Google Play, and DirecTV

Staci and cohost Joel D. Amos interview the lead vocalist of several hard rock and metal bands, Susie Rose Major. Her group Facedown was featured in the cult classic horror film, Rocktober Blood, and she is currently in one of the best Aerosmith tribute bands, RagDolls. Susie talks about the challenges of being in all-female bands, dishes on an inauspicious meeting with Rod Stewart, and reveals the “Brady Bunch connection” she had when she was asked to contribute songs to the Sharknado cineverse. Staci and Joel also discuss his short story in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Do You Fear Like We Do, the 1970s edition. Lastly, Staci reads from the “Magical Mystery Tour” chapter in the Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories edition.

Staci and cohost Marco Mannone interview Peter Bebergal. He studied religion at Brandeis and Harvard Divinity School and is the author of Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll. From The Beatles to Black Sabbath, this fascinating book shows how the marriage between mysticism and music changed the world. Peter talks about the mysticism behind rock artists like David Bowie and Jimmy Page, plus lesser-known music/occult figures like Arthur Brown (“I am the god of hellfire!”). Staci and Marco discuss Marco’s short story “Hell-A Woman” in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Along Comes Scary, the '60s Edition, and his brand-new novella, The Haunting of Nicolas Cage. Lastly, Staci reads from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, recounting one of Keith Moon’s many misadventures.

Aaron Kai is an outstanding fine artist and film poster designer who specializes in hyper-realistic paintings in oils and acrylics. The celebrity collectors of his artwork include Clint Eastwood, Ridley Scott, Harrison Ford, Sean Young, and the RZA from Wu-Tang Clan. Aaron is also an expert on pinball (The Who’s Tommy), album cover artwork (Frank Frazetta for Molly Hatchet), and movie art (The Thing)—what’s more, his rock & roll nightmare involves The Eagles. Lastly, Staci reads from the Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories edition, about the terrible car crash in which a drunken Vince Neil killed an up-and-coming rock star.

Staci’s guest is Robert J. Stava, an author whose books include The Haunted Sketchbook and Cranial Leakage: Tales from the Grinning Skull. Robert performed for nearly a decade on the New York music scene with his band, The Jag, and he’s got stories about drinking with Michael Stipe of REM, smashing his guitar onstage at the famous CBGB nightclub, and some close calls with death. Robert also talks about the mysterious “lost” rock band that served as the inspiration for his short story, “The Lonely Dancers,” which can be found in his book The Feast of Saint Anne. Lastly, Staci reads from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, telling the tale of a tragic double suicide.

Staci interviews Sherry Thomas, a rock music journalist and the host of the Analog Smile podcast. Sherry shares her process when it comes to writing music reviews, recommends some new rock bands, muses on women in music, and shares her “meet cute” story about Steve Perry of Journey (hint: it has something to do with his hit song, “Oh, Sherry.”). Lastly, Staci reads from the Rock & Roll Nightmares: Do You Fear Like We Do, the 70s edition, from the story by Curt Lambert, Long Ghoul Woman in a Black Dress.

Punk documentarian Scott Crawford joins Staci and cohost Marco Mannone to discuss his current film, CREEM. He goes into the inner workings of “America’s only rock magazine,” and gives some insight into what set it apart from other music publications in the 1970s. He reveals CREEM’s Detroit roots and explains how integral Wayne Kramer of the MC5 was to the mag—and to Scott’s documentary. Scott also has some funny stories about the crazier interview moments, which include Ted Nugent and Mitch Ryder. Lastly, he gives us a sneak peek at his next project, which is about the legendary punk band, D.O.A. Also, Marco and Staci discuss Lester Bangs and his brand of gonzo journalism.

Staci's guest is Nick Dominguez, the grandson of Rolling Stones’ photographer, personal assistant, and book author Tony Sanchez, aka "Spanish Tony." Spanish Tony captured iconic images of The Stones onstage at Hyde Park, at the Beggar's Banquet photoshoot, and candid shots of Keith Richards and Anita Pallenberg that have not been published before now. Nick is currently running Spanish Tony Media, a business he formed in 2021. He has been overseeing the collection of photographs, videos, and audio tapes taken by his grandfather in the 1970s, many of which have never been seen by the public and hold considerable historical importance in Pop Culture. There will be an exhibit that includes Tony Sanchez’s photography at the Morrison Gallery in West Hollywood on July 11, 2024. Tune in as they discuss all this and more.

Staci and cohost Graydon Schlichter interview Lou Rera, author of Awake: Tales of Terror, and There Are No Doors on a Cocoon. Lou is also an accomplished musician, who, with his band Flyer, recorded alongside the likes of Jeff Pocaro of Toto, and Burton Cummings of The Guess Who. Lou talks about how he selects cover art for his books, how he preserves ideas, takes a stab at the melding of horror and music, and also reminisces on the impact of John Lennon’s murder. Graydon and Staci also discuss Graydon’s work in the Rock & Roll Nightmares book series, how he came up with his story “She’s a Killer, Dean,” and gives a few tips for aspiring audiobook narrators.

Staci and guest/cohost Darren Gordon Smith talk about their new rock and roll comedy film The Second Age of Aquarius, featuring fictional ’60s rock star, Russell Aquarius. A discussion on made-up rock bands in the movies follows. Staci and Darren review Velvet Goldmine, The Rocker, Rock Star, Almost Famous, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

Staci interviews Stacey Keith, the author of Stripped Down: A Naked Memoir, a revealing book about her adventures in Hollywood as “a nerd on a stripper pole” and Playboy model. She hung out with rock stars such as Slash, had an unfortunate encounter with Don Henley of The Eagles, and worked as a model for exploitation filmmaker Russ Meyer. She’s the daughter of rock musicians (Rodd Keith and Joni Richards) and has a lot of fascinating stories about being a child of the ’80s. You’ll also find out about her upcoming book, which is about Mary Shelley, a famous feminist and the author of Frankenstein. Lastly, Staci reads from "Hell-A Woman," a 27 Club tale from Rock & Roll Nightmares: Along Comes Scary. Follow Stacey Keith's essays at: https://cappuccino.substack.com/

Music documentarian Fran Strine joins Staci and cohost Darren Gordon Smith. Fran is the director of Hired Gun, a fascinating film about the sidemen and session musicians of rock, In it, Fran tells stories about Billy Joel’s band, Whitesnake, P!NK, Metallica… and many more. His current documentary is about Ray Parker, Jr., and it’s called, appropriately enough, Who You Gonna Call? The veteran filmmaker shares insight into his interview and editing processes, how he got the dream job of working with the one and only Dolly Parton, and why Ray Parker, Jr., is so much more than just “the Ghostbusters guy.” Also, Darren and Staci discuss the original rock music songs in their new film The Second Age of Aquarius, their interest in the 27 Club, and what it must have been like for a rock star to have control of their “image” in the pre-social media days. Photos and video at RockNRollThings.com. More on Fran Strine at https://f26productions.com/

Staci and guest/cohost Shane Bitterling discuss his short story “Daydream Bereaver” in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Along Comes Scary, the 1960s edition, and his illustrated book for monster kids of all ages, The Year Without Halloween. A discussion on rock music biopics follows. Staci and Shane review Lords of Chaos (Mayhem), The Dirt (Motley Crue), Street Survivors (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Love and Mercy (Brian Wilson), The Runaways, and Sid and Nancy.

Staci interviews Brooke Lewis Bellas, a multitalented lady who acts, produces films, and is a bona fide “scream queen.” Brooke talks about creating her 80s rocker chick character in The Second Age of Aquarius film, being a video vixen for Megadeth on MTV’s “Night of the Living Megadeth” special, worldbuilding in terms of producing indie films in these “content-driven” days, longevity as an actor, the allure of Jackie Collins, 1980s horror movies, her own personal rock and roll nightmare, and much more. Lastly, Staci reads from Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, telling the story of Chicago guitarist and singer Terry Kath’s untimely death. Photos and video at RockNRollThings.com. Follow Brooke on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/BrookeLewisLA

Powerman 5000 frontman Spider One takes a zippy trip down the two-lane blacktop memory lane with Staci and cohost LeeAnne Rowe as he talks about the inspiration behind the song “Car Crash” and what it was like being on a very special episode of Beverly Hills 90210. He also gives us a glimpse into his newest endeavor, a horror feature film he directed, called Allegoria. Staci and LeeAnne talk about LeeAnne’s short story, “Comfortably Dumb,” in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Do You Fear Like We Do (the ’70s edition) paperback and audiobook. Photos and video at RockNRollThings.com. Follow Spider One on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiderone

Nina Helene Hirten is a film and video editor, who is also an accomplished musician who records and performs under the name Derosnec (that’s “censored” backwards). Nina joins Staci to talk about editing The Ventures’ music documentary Stars on Guitars, her unique dark pop sound on her new EP Three Lives, her industrial music influences, and what it’s like to be a “one-man band” in today’s DIY world. Staci reads from a chapter in the upcoming Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories edition, in which Jimi Hendrix foresaw his own early demise. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Nina at https://derosnec.com/

Tony Gardner of Alterian, Inc. is a legend in the world of special effects. He got his start working with Rick Baker on Michael Jackson’s Thriller video and has been bringing us the goo and gore ever since. He’s done practical effects on hundreds of films—everything from the over-the-top Child’s Play films to realistic, cringe-inducing work such as 127 Hours. Right now, Tony’s terrifying handiwork can be seen in the horror-comedy Studio 666 with Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters band. He joins Staci to talk about working on that film, sharing his favorite kills, talks about his cameo, and reveals his own personal rock & roll nightmare. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Tony on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/AlterianMFX

Award-winning author and photographer Lisa S. Johnson joins Staci to talk about her latest book, Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock. Lisa reveals how she got started in macrophotography and why she chose the guitar as her lifelong passion pursuit. She has some amazing anecdotes about getting Peter Frampton and Suzi Quatro to write the Foreword and Afterword for Immortal Axes, guitars of “horror” that she’s shot, and more. She shares her own personal rock & roll nightmares, which involve Ace Frehley and an angry coyote. Lastly, you get “double the Johnsons” when Staci reads an excerpt from her book Rock & Roll Nightmares: True Stories, touching on the tale of the doomed bluesman, Robert Johnson. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LSJRockPhotos

Staci’s guest is musician Billy Morrison, who rose to fame with The Cult. He’s been the rhythm guitarist in Billy Idol’s band for 15 years now and is currently enjoying great success with his solo album, The Morrison Project. Right now, he has a hit single climbing the charts – “Crack Cocaine,” featuring Ozzy Osbourne on lead vocals and Steve Stevens on lead guitar. He talks about his music, as well as his fine art paintings and plans for the future.

Punk rock singer Jay Sosnicki—aka Zsa from the L.A. band The Cocks—talks about being in a pro-gay band, the time they played with The Dickies, what he likes about Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell—we guarantee this is the only podcast you’ll hear today in which the guest uses the word “brobdingnagian”—and shares his own personal rock & roll nightmare, which took place at a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Staci is joined by cohost Jennifer Knighton, the narrator of Rock & Roll Nightmares: Along Comes Scary (the ’60s edition) audiobook. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow The Cocks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecocksband

Scott Sigler talks with Staci about his bestselling books and his metal band Superweapon. They discuss the crossover appeal of writing and shredding, discussing bands like The Rock Bottom Remainders (Stephen King, Amy Tan, Dave Barry, and many more), what it was like to make Superweapon's super-gory grindhouse rock video, Scott's upcoming Alien and Predator novels and more. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottsigler

Percussionist Nelson Bragg talks about touring with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, his solo projects, and extolls the virtues of being a vinyl nerd. Cohost Curt Lambert and Staci discuss his short story "Long Ghoul Woman in a Black Dress" in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Do You Fear Like We Do (the 1970s edition). Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Nelson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nelsonbragg/

Surf rock drummer Laura Bethita Neptuna of The Neptunas joins Staci to riff on drumming, her essay about Gina Shock in the Forbidden Beat punk book, and that time her band performed at Antwerp Prison in Belgium. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabethita_neptuna/

Israeli rock star and Janis Joplin persona in the Las Vegas “27 Club” Tribute show, Adi Argelazi, is interviewed about playing the icon on stage, what she learned about Janis, women in rock, and tells us about her own band, White Witch. Staci and cohost Marco Mannone discuss Marco’s short story “Hell-A Woman” in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Along Comes Scary, the '60s Edition. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Adi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiargelazimusic/

Staci interviews bassist extraordinaire, Phil Soussan—known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Johnny Hallyday, and Last in Line. Phil dishes on almost joining Jimmy Page’s band, shooting the very glittery “Shot in the Dark” music video, being confronted by a knife-wielding Ozzy fan, and much more. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philsoussan/

Punk legend and Hollywood Princess Pleasant Gehman is interviewed about women in punk, summoning spirits with a Ouija board and Belinda Carlisle, and her new book Rock & Roll Witch. Staci and cohost Mark Wheaton discuss Mark's short story "Dead Over Heels" in Rock & Roll Nightmares: Gory Days, the '80s Edition. Photos and video at Rock N Roll Things. Follow Pleasant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessofhollywood/

Staci welcomes Amanda Kramer and Wayne Byrne, co-authors of a new book on female “hired guns” in the music industry… the book is called, appropriately enough, 'Hired Guns: Portraits of Women in Alternative Music.' Wayne is the author of several books centered on the entertainment industry, while Amanda is currently the keyboardist for the Psychedelic Furs. They talk about their new book, as well as a future endeavor that covers movie soundtracks.

Staci's guest is the fabulous Suzi Ronson, author of a new memoir, "Me & Mr Jones." It’s an excellent book about how she became David Bowie’s stylist after helping create his iconic Ziggy Stardust hairstyle. She traveled the world with Bowie as his hairdresser, stylist, and confidante. She went on to marry Mick Ronson, the guitarist. Suzi has also worked with Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Bob Dylan, and John Mellencamp. She talks about how she became Bowie's stylist, shares some road stories, discusses the mores of the '70s, and fondly remembers her late husband.

Staci's guests are Brett Monro and Crista Honey. Their company is Metal Nerds Inc, and they have launched a project called the Kings of the Strip Legacy Project (Tales from the Strip), where they partner with bands to create graphic anthologies for them that they can then sell to fans via mail-order and on their merch tables, which is just brilliant. These comics are a cool representation of the band from start to finish - the colors, graphics, personality, likenesses, stories, content, and so on. Brett and Crista also share stories about podcasting, Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, and more.

Bert Edens and DE McCluskey talk with Staci about the new short story anthology, “Dismember the Coop.” The book consists of macabre tales inspired by the music of Alice Cooper. It’s also a charity project. What’s more, DE McCluskey wrote a comic horror tale about Def Leppard for a newly released Rock & Roll Nightmares book, "Parallel Lines."

Mercedes M. Yardley and Nadia Robertson, both of whom wrote short stories for the latest collection in the Rock & Roll Nightmares series, “Parallel Lines,” join Staci on today’s podcast. They discuss the inspiration behind their stories—The Beatles (kind of…) for Mercedes, and Elvis (totally) for Nadia. Each author comes from a different perspective and standpoint career-wise, but their love of music and storytelling makes for a fascinating episode!

Author Heather J. Bennett joins Staci today on the "Rock & Roll Nightmares" podcast. As a diehard music fan and an accomplished writer, Heather has uncovered hidden stories of musicians, particularly those from the 1970s Laurel Canyon scene--all fictional, of course (wink). While there are some other rock star romances out there, they tend to be more about the spice... what sets Heather's apart is the focus on music and interpersonal relationships. She shares her research process, where she finds inspiration as a writer, talks about her popular novel "Flipping the Record" and gives the scoop on her upcoming book, "Helplessly Hoping."

Staci's guest is Chris O’Dell, the author of an incredible memoir called “Miss O’Dell.” Chris worked for Apple Corps and was in the studio when the Beatles recorded The White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be, and she sang in the Hey Jude chorus. She lived with George Harrison and Pattie Boyd and she’s the subject of Leon Russell’s song, Pisces Apple Lady. She’s “the woman down the hall” in Joni Mitchell’s song Coyote, the “mystery woman” pictured on the Stones album Exile on Main Street, and the Miss O’Dell of George Harrison’s song. She’s even in Staci's latest book, “Rock & Roll Nightmares: Phantom Chords,” which has a chapter on the haunted goings-on at Friar Park, where she lived when she was working for George Harrison. She has a lot to say about Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, John and Yoko, and her upcoming "Miss O'Dell" documentary.

Staci welcomes Madeline Bocaro, author of the new book, "In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono," With notable contributions to biographies and documentaries, including works on Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Mick Ronson, she's gone deep into the lives of music legends. Her latest project aims to show all sides of Ms. Ono, not just her time with John Lennon. Madeline shares her thoughts on the recent May Pang documentary, addresses the Beatles' breakup, and the honor of having her book in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library.

Music journalist and author Joel Selvin joins Staci on today's "Rock & Roll Nightmares" podcast. He wrote the incredible recent release, "Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day." ...But today, they're going to talk about his brand new book, a deep dive into session drummer Jim Gordon, whose storied career ended with him behind bars for the murder of his mother. The book is called "Drums & Demons." Joel's aim is to restore the man's reputation in terms of his contribution to music—from his work with The Beach Boys, Eric Clapton, Carly Simon, and so many more. On this show, he discusses not only Jim's music, but music history, session musicians' unique contributions, as well as the mental health crisis in Jim's day--and now. It's a fascinating episode that covers a lot of ground!

Staci's guest is Peter Summit, the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band Crashing Wayward. Crashing Wayward also consists of Stacey David Blades on lead guitar, on lead and rhythm guitar is David Harris, and rhythm section are bassist Carl Raether and drummer Shon McKee. This is Peter's second time on the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast--he's got some exciting news and reveals, plus he and Staci discuss some of their favorite music/fashion icons, such as David Bowie and John Lennon.

Katherine Brannan is an audiobook narrator, radio personality for WALL, and she is also a veteran of Air Pirates Radio Theater where she lent her talents as a voice actor, musician, and writer. Katherine is the co-narrator of the most recent Rock & Roll Nightmares anthology of short stories, "Parallel Lines." She has some insights on the art of narration and commercial voiceover, plus find out why she compares KISS's Gene Simmons to a used car (kind of... ;).

Staci welcomes the directing team of Alexis Bloom and Svetlana Zill, whose new documentary, CATCHING FIRE: THE STORY OF ANITA PALLENBERG gives the world a vital, nuanced portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock ‘n’ roller, actress, muse, and mother who rose to prominence in the 1960s and 1970s due to her association with the Rolling Stones. The creative team talks about how they brought Anita's story to the screen, discuss Scarlett Johansson's involvement, and much more!

Sophia Dilley joins Staci on this episode. The music-loving exec who launched "Concord Originals," Concord’s Film and TV division, has produced projects such as the Billie Holiday documentary "Billie," Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, Let the Canary Sing, a documentary about music icon Cyndi Lauper, and has a new project about Billy Preston, which will be premiering soon – they talk about all that, plus Sophia shares her advice and wisdom with aspiring music documentarians.

Staci chats with Tim Jackson, the drummer of The Chartbusters (the 11th band ever broadcast on MTV in 1981), and whose hit “When Things Go Wrong” is also the name of a documentary film about the frontwoman, Robin Lane. Tim directed the film, and he’s got some interesting stories to tell—including one about being a kid in the audience of the Ed Sullivan Show when The Beatles made their American television debut.

Staci’s guest is Darren Paltrowitz, an award-winning author, popular podcast host, and private investigator with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Darren’s newest endeavor is DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World, published by Backbeat Books. Darren dishes on all things Dave, including his latest Roth Show rants and way back to Van Halen’s symbiotic rise with MTV. They also discuss Dave’s influences, such as Jim Dandy, The Ventures, and even vaudeville.

Staci is joined by Laurie Kaye, the author of a new book called “Confessions of a Rock N Roll Name Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview.” It’s a fascinating memoir about Laurie’s life in radio and growing up in the music world of L.A. in the late '60s and early '70s. She talks about all that, plus seeing David Bowie premiere his Aladdin Sane tour and interviewing him, plus being among the first to break the news of Elvis’s unexpected death in 1977.

The only and only “Ukulele Hero” Timothy Connolly joins Staci on this episode of the Rock & Roll Nightmares podcast. Timothy has a repertoire of a thousand songs, covering a wide range of music from The Beach Boys to The Clash. He believes that we are all embodiments of music, with our very existence harmonizing in the symphony of life, and as such, he offers some incredible advice learned through his own adversities—with the unique perspective of being a deaf musician. Timothy talks about learning from your heroes (his are Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, and Sun Tzu), as well as techniques you can use to further your own understanding and appreciation of music.

Staci's guest is Erik Nelson, the director of DAYTIME REVOLUTION, a new documentary that chronicles one week in 1972 when John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the most popular show on daytime TV, The Mike Douglas Show, bringing together iconic leaders of the cultural, musical, and political revolution. Erik is also known for producing Grizzly Man, directed by Werner Herzog, and his own projects, such as Dreams With Sharp Teeth, the only authorized Harlan Ellison bio.