AC/DC: Beyond The Thunder

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S4E11 - Behind Beyond The Thunder #4 Jul 03, 2024

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AC/DC Beyond the Thunder, the popular podcast dedicated to celebrating the music and legacy of rock legends AC/DC, is wrapping up its fourth season with a finale episode titled “Behind the Thunder Part IV.” The episode is packed with listener letters, exclusive interviews, and a live acoustic performance, providing a fitting end to a remarkable season that racked up over 350,000 downloads.

Tune in for discussions on AC/DC’s current European tour. Former MTV Headbanger’s Ball host Riki Rachtman reveals his all-time favorite AC/DC album (you won't guess it!). Travel to Scores Gentlemen’s Club to find out the best AC/DC song to strip to (sorry Angus Young, it’s not "The Jack"). Relive the day AC/DC were inducted into the Hollywood RockWalk, with special details like Bon Scott’s mom sending his signature to be included in cement. Hear a firsthand account from Nantucket founder, Tommy Redd, talking about the night Brian Johnson made his American debut on the Back in Black tour. Finally, enjoy an exclusive acoustic female rendition of "Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution."

S4E10 - Dean Delray Apr 19, 2024

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He’s a comedian, actor, musician, and the host of 'Let There Be Talk', the 1st podcast to ever feature AC/DC as guests to announce 'PWR UP'. Whether jamming to 'Whole Lotta Rosie' alongside Bill Burr and Conan O'Brien or leading the charge in an annual Tribute to Bon Scott Comedy & Rock show (with vocals that'd make the late singer proud), get ready for a Season 4 finale that promises to kick you in the teeth.

S4E9 - Dropkick Murphys Mar 14, 2024

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Aye, aye oh, and top of the podcast to you listeners! It’s time break out the corned beef & dark stout because we’re shipping up to Boston for a very special St Paddy’s Day celebration with drummer Matt Kelly from the Celtic punk rock band, the Dropkick Murphys. This skin bashing lover of all things AC/DC discusses everything from bagpipes to schoolboy uniforms, the magic minimalism of Phil Rudd, infusing AC/DC songs into their live sets, and most importantly, how this band brought he and his father together like no other.

S4E8 - Top 10 Bands That Harness The Sound of AC/DC Feb 16, 2024

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Get ready to rock as 'AC/DC Beyond the Thunder' shakes things up with a special Top 10 episode that counts down the bands that best harness the thunderous sound of AC/DC. From Melbourne to Switzerland, Barcelona to Van Nuys, over 75 bands were nominated, representing 20 different countries, but only 10 could make our final tally. With exclusive insights, electrifying tracks, and even an interview with Joel O'Keeffe from Airbourne, don't miss out on this high-voltage ride through the top bands inspired by the thunder down under as voted by you, the listeners! Are you ready?

S4E7 - Fifa Riccobono Dec 29, 2023

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This landmark episode celebrates AC/DC's 50th anniversary with a woman who was there from the very beginning, Fifa Riccobono. From secretary to CEO at Albert Music (the first female music exec in Australian history) take a trip down under with a key member of the AC/DC family who regales listeners with tales of Bon Scott's off-color premiere performance, meeting Brian Johnson years before AC/DC had even heard of him, and why she's the ultimate ballbreaker.

S4E6 - GayC/DC Nov 21, 2023

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Chris Freeman, flamboyant founder and front man of the world's 1st and only all-gay AC/DC tribute band, sits down for a loud & proud edition in celebration of GayC/DC's 10th anniversary. Formed in LA, Chris discusses everything from their tongue & cheek covers (Whole Lotta José, Let There Be Cock), to Doug Pinnick & Sebastian Bach joining the band onstage and even AC/DC's origin connection to gay culture, this fabulous episode just may have the biggest balls of all.

S4E5 - PowerTrip Live! (Special Edition) Oct 31, 2023

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In this electrifying on-location episode, AC/DC Beyond the Thunder takes listeners on an epic journey into the heart of the scorching California desert with a 3 day blow-by-blow account of the legendary PowerTrip festival in Indio, featuring performances by Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Judas Priest, Metallica, Tool and the triumphant return of AC/DC. This podcast captures all of the excitement, camaraderie, and even a trip to the remarkable pop-up AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar where fans from around the globe gathered to celebrate their favorite band.

S4E4 - Greg Billings Sep 20, 2023

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How did Brian Johnson's BFF and fellow Floridian, Greg Billings, get the frontman for the biggest band in the world to sing again? From Power Up to PowerTrip, Billings talks to 'AC/DC Beyond the Thunder' about their kindred spirit friendship, multiple soul-infused duets, and AC/DC inspiring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

S4E3 - Harvard University Aug 29, 2023

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Ready to get your PhD in AC/DC? Then turn up your brain control, because AC/DC Beyond the Thunder goes back to school for a masterclass with Mark Jude Tramos, MD, PhD, former Director of the Institute for Music & Brain Science at Harvard University. Not only will this guy school your ass on why our brains love AC/DC so much, but he'll also blow your mind with his cerebral breakdown of how their classic track, 'You Shook Me All Night Long' is like going to church. Amen!

S4E2 - Jesse James Dupree Jul 25, 2023

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Push comes to shove, there's no other rock 'n' roll outlaw out there like Jackyl's own, Jesse James Dupree, the southern hard rock frontman and star of Full Throttle Saloon, a TV series set in South Dakota featuring the world's largest biker bar—but more importantly one of Brian Johnson's earliest collaborators and confidants (not to mention one hell of an AC/DC fan and vocal doppelgänger). Better grease up that chainsaw, 'cause this episode about to get locked and loaded!

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