The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

This is a podcast that was created to discuss the humongous tree of music known as Rock and Roll. There are thousands of branches. There is so much information out there with even more to be learned. Together, we are going to have fun talking about our passion, the Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll. Between Ray and Markus, we have 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience and a thirst to know more! With your input we want to begin to balance the imbalanced. We look forward to connecting and sharing with you as we dig deep into the music. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.

Game Changers: What's Going On?
Apr 28, 2025 – 35:59
A 4/20 Special: Marijuana And Music
Apr 20, 2025 – 34:16
Bad Company: Taking The Long Road
Apr 14, 2025 – 40:04
Back To The Beginning with Rudy Sarzo
Apr 7, 2025 – 32:33
5 Favorites: Live Albums
Mar 31, 2025 – 29:10
Ladies & Gentlemen, The J. Geils Band!
Mar 24, 2025 – 39:51
Saint Pat's & The Irish Spirit!!!
Mar 17, 2025 – 36:27
Marking 6 Years Of The Imbalanced History!!!
Mar 10, 2025 – 27:39
5 Favorites: Guitarists Of The 1980s!
Mar 3, 2025 – 28:55
Game Changers: Madison Square Garden
Feb 24, 2025 – 49:57
David Hepworth: Hope I Get Old Before I Die
Feb 16, 2025 – 51:39
The Rock Hall's Top 200 Albums vs. Our Imbalanced Top 20s
Feb 10, 2025 – 33:14
5 Favorites: Double Albums
Feb 3, 2025 – 26:34
Marty Friedman: Live Drama 2025
Jan 27, 2025 – 28:04
From The Dark Side To The Wall!
Jan 19, 2025 – 28:51
1975! 50 Years Later!!!
Jan 13, 2025 – 54:55
The Devolution Of Devo REDUX!
Jan 6, 2025 – 53:58
To Those We Lost In 2024
Dec 30, 2024 – 56:30
Ho! Ho! Ho! It's A Christmas Rerun Show!!!
Dec 22, 2024 – 48:03
Rolling With The Cars!
Dec 16, 2024 – 34:00
Game Changers: Led Zeppelin II
Dec 9, 2024 – 32:10
Redux, Take 4: The Night John Lennon Died
Dec 2, 2024 – 22:01
Alice's Restaurant Massacree!!!
Nov 25, 2024 – 38:41
Talking "Dreaming Japanese" By Marty Friedman With Co-Author Jon Wiederhorn!
Nov 18, 2024 – 39:25
The FBI vs. Jim Morrison - 55 Years Later!
Nov 11, 2024 – 54:49
Diana Ross & The Supremes!
Nov 4, 2024 – 54:13
Hollow Weenie Roast 3: The Final Hallowing!!!
Oct 28, 2024 – 31:03
Rockin' The Ryman with John Toney!
Oct 21, 2024 – 48:20
"The Magic Of It All" With David Cousins Of The Strawbs! REDUX!
Oct 14, 2024 – 52:54
Soundgarden: An Expression Of Love
Oct 7, 2024 – 41:47
The Monkees & The Rock Hall with Author Scott Shea
Sep 30, 2024 – 35:17
5 Favorites: All-Time Power Trios
Sep 23, 2024 – 31:00
Tony Levin: Bringing It Down To The Bass
Sep 16, 2024 – 48:23
Through The Decades With The Isley Brothers!!!
Sep 9, 2024 – 54:56
Johnny Dee Returns To Grill The Imbalanced Brothers Like Salmon!
Sep 2, 2024 – 50:54
First Flights: The Jefferson Airplane!
Aug 26, 2024 – 01:00:24
Guitars & Guitarists with Paul Hammond!
Aug 19, 2024 – 58:00
Talkin' Elvis With Author James Cosby!
Aug 12, 2024 – 48:27
5 Favorites: Bass Players Of The 1980s!
Aug 5, 2024 – 30:10
Summer Vacay 2024: Johnny Cash At The Carousel
Jul 29, 2024 – 45:25
Summer Vacay 2024: Public Enemy #1!
Jul 22, 2024 – 46:43
Summer Vacay 2024: Jim Morrison vs. The FBI!
Jul 15, 2024 – 53:42
Summer Vacay 2024: Do The Reggay!
Jul 8, 2024 – 52:29
Summer Vacay 2024: Under A Mediterranean Sky with Steve Hackett
Jul 1, 2024 – 40:46
Too Much Too Young: The 2-Tone Records Story
Jun 24, 2024 – 50:21
Rod The Mod: Sir Roderick Stewart!
Jun 17, 2024 – 55:51
All You Need Is Love, A Candid Conversation With Author Steven Gaines
Jun 10, 2024 – 01:02:49
Oldest Artists Still At It!!!
Jun 3, 2024 – 33:00
5 Favorites: Albums That Make You Feel Like Summer!
May 27, 2024 – 32:50
Intersection: Traffic & Blind Faith
May 20, 2024 – 37:52

Recent Reviews

Kurt Shaver

Great RnR infotainment

I have been listening to Marcus and Ray’s podcast for three years. I really like this podcast for the variety of the shows (history, interviews, Top 5,…) , the research that they do, and most of all, their passion for rock and roll. It’s clear these two are old friends that go back along way. Their back and forth always seems so comfortable on the show. I hope to buy them a beer at the Crooked Eye Brewery someday. Keep it up fellas.
pbarn2000

Another music history podcast ruined by regionalism

I’ve given this podcast around five years to start really digging into the history of rock ‘n’ roll but instead all these two guys do - and it’s not necessarily their fault - is talk about things only they know about, and people they know about bands from the northeast. There is no research; there’s nothing else going on and they should realize that there are no good music history podcast out there and they HAD a chance to become one… For every Monserrat episode, there’s about 20 “random guy from a band nobody’s ever heard of since 1965” interviews. #unsubscribe.
Joeycaveman

This is great informative music podcast

The guys do great job with the research and bringing it to us in an entertaining manner. Don’t always agree with there top fives. But I have found new old music through them so I say thanks
Juleshajek

Blue Swede not Blue Magic!

Seriously? On the One Hit Wonders show they talk about the remake of Hooked on a Feeling and credit it to Blue Magic. Nope, Blue Swede. Couldn’t have fixed that in post? Worse that they did it in the first place.
BryanCUFF

Poorly researched but occasionally fun

The hosts of this show frequently get basic facts wrong. While i frequently find myself wanting to correct their mistakes I still find myself going back to this podcast. There are definitely better music history podcasts out there but this one will do
Joebernoli

Great show

I got a late start with this podcast but have been steadily knocking them down and have finished off the first year (2019). I got a few chuckles at Marcus's subtle reference to Fletch in the 2019 Christmas episodes. I've learned quite a bit from these two and enjoy their takes on the music. Keep up the good work boys! I look forward to catching up to the latest episodes as I make my way through all the ones prior.
C02Y73

5 stars

Great content, fun subject. The eps on Jamaica and the delta blues are my favorite so far, please keep it up. I could swear Ray was Jeff Bridges by his voice, ty for the education on the Cramps, am going to drink up all I can find on them. Lastly I was at Ocho Rios Jamaica October to November of 21 and every thing was amazing except I heard no ska and very little reggae. Very disappointed.
Cannella67

Great content

I just listened to your episode about the day the music died. I will be listening to many more. You guys do a great job. I’m a rock ‘n’ roll trivia and early rock ‘n’ roll geek. This is good stuff.
msrosie4

Thank you

I’m a little late to the podcast craze. Working as a nurse during Covid has been really stressful, so I started taking long walks and listening to podcasts. I’m a huge music lover. Mostly 60’s and 70’s music . First day found Christian Swain. After devouring all of rock ‘n’ roll archaeology and deeper digs, I stumbled across the Imbalanced History. Markus is the Darkus and Ray Koob are super knowledgeable and fun to listen to. I learn something new every episode and wish I was sitting in the same room to chat with them.
romanoj70

Imbalanced history of rock

I listen to both of them in Philadelphia on WMMR. They know their music. We are learning more together as this goes on.
pchamber

JDM 50 Anniversary

Thanks for bringing back some great memories!!
Durst98

Audio kills the production.

It has potential but can we stop with the over-compression? Completely destroys the show. Lossy file compression creates noise from pumping audio compression and limiting. Baaaad, not pro.
JefeTanejo

Best Rock and Roll Podcast Out There

Every episode is well researched and a fun trip down memory lane. Two great like minded fans of Rock and Roll with different perspectives. Highly recommend.
Rverduzcoaz

Learning so much about Rock!

Been listening for about 2 months and am almost caught up with 2 years worth of rock and roll history! Ray and Markus have a great chemistry together. Love the 5 fave segments and love learning about all the family trees of so many incredible artists and bands. Made my commute so much more interesting!!
Aegpoole

So Cool

Love Rock and Roll!
Paul Schlimm

Always Something New!

Ray and Markus put on a good show. They do a lot of research, and I learn something new every episode. The production and presentation are first rate, too! Give it a listen.
Heath The Awesome One

ZZ TOP

It’s it’s pronounced “Green” Hall. The town of Gruene Tx and Gruene Hall is pronounced “Green”..... everything else is pretty good
frogcalderon

!!!

Not even 7 minutes into my first episode, i’m hooked. Heck yeah! Awesome content. Great delivery. 🙌🏽
sat8s

Open Minded

I love their open minded approach. They are humble and ignore any critics who say they are light on research. That’s just someone who wishes they had the cool idea to do this podcast. Rock on PHILADELPHIA!
scottmc59

Weak on research

I enjoy the first two or three podcasts from these guys about bands I didn’t know much about. Then I listened to their Alice Cooper episode. They got so much wrong and skimmed over some of the best parts. They showed up at 7am to audition for Frank Zappa but the forgot to mention that it was scheduled for 7 pm. Guys, you missed the funny part! And the band didn’t split because of solo records. The band quit him because he got all the attention. He changed his name legally to Alice Cooper to prevent them from using the name which they all had legal rights to. I could go on.
sherrylynnerocks

I’m loving this podcast!

Check it out if you’re a fan of music! They delve into everything you would want to know about the imbalanced history of rock & roll. Ray and Markus deliver the goods! One of the best podcasts going right now. I’m looking forward to the growth of this show!