Rally in the Alley
Two neighbors discuss music, movies and other current events as if they were in the alley behind their urban townhomes in downtown Houston. Pour yourself a drink, grab a lawn chair, and join in.
S4 E77 · Fri, February 14, 2025
A Little Romance
Happy Saint Valentine's Day. Yep that’s right, we spend this episode getting a little sappy and play some of our favorite love-themed songs and discuss some movies as well. Don't worry, there are still some jokes and weird ones thrown in. Chuck and Cary might have a soft spot, but we never get too serious. Heck we may even ring that Beatle bell a time or two. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-77/pl.u-PDb44zEtMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E76 · Fri, December 20, 2024
Most Sampled Songs in History
Ever heard a song and thought, wait it's that other song? Well since hip hop came on the scene in the late 70's the chance that a portion of another song is being lifted are pretty darn good. In fact some song hooks are so catchy they have been used in thousands of other pop, rock and hip hop material. In this episode we visit some of the most heavily sampled songs in history as well as visit a few of our favorites. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-76/pl.u-vxy669YugYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E75 · Sat, October 19, 2024
Stage Presence — The Modern Concert Experience
With the opening of the Sphere in Las Vegas, music acts have certainly raised the bar for showmanship on the stage, but is this really a new phenomenon or just a return to vaudeville roots? Join Cary and Chuck for their diamond jubilee episode in which they discuss early innovations in light, sound, and live performance, and what the future may hold for the ultimate concert experience. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-75/pl.u-PDb44z6CMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E74 · Mon, August 26, 2024
Best New Music of 2024...So Far
Join Cary and Chuck for our bi-annual tradition of reviewing the best new music we’ve discovered, this time for mid-year 2024. Lots of new punk, shoegaze, rap, pop, metal, alt-country, and even classic 60's lounge. It's a real musical potpourri scene, man! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-74/pl.u-PDb44ZpTMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E73 · Mon, July 01, 2024
The Lost Art of Movie Soundtracks
Remember when you were a kid and you could go out and buy a soundtrack to remember your favorite movie? In the days before home video and streaming that was our way to relive the movie experience, and those soundtracks did not disappoint. They were some of the best ways to get compilations for your parties without having to create a mix tape. What happened? Those multiplatinum soundtracks seem to have been replaced with prosaic orchestral themes. Unfortunately the truth comes down to money and problematic royalty laws. Join Cary and Chuck as they reminisce about some of their favorites and top ten selling movie soundtracks from the past. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-73/pl.u-Ldbqqjru9blxa https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sixteen-candles/pl.u-6mo4l23u2A5BR https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/fandango/pl.u-ZmbllpGIKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E72 · Fri, April 26, 2024
Beyonce and the Country Crossover Conundrum
Why is “crossover” a dirty word in the music world? Texas girl Beyoncé grew up in Houston, performed at the Rodeo, and loved horses, but some people got royally torqued when she recently released a country record. Why are people annoyed by genre switching, and are there more insidious issues at work? Join us as we explore this conundrum and also play some of our favorite "crossover" examples. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-72/pl.u-BNA66JeTGvM16 Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E71 · Mon, March 18, 2024
Desert Island Discs
Okay I know we’ve all played the game where we ask ourselves “You're trapped on a desert island and you can only bring X". In this case we pick and justify our ten albums that we would listen to for the rest of our lives...or at least until we get off this damn island. We might even throw in a few songs we think should be thrown in the ocean and never heard from again. So sit right back and hear a tale, a tale of a fateful ego trip as Chuck and Cary explain their picks. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-71/pl.u-PDb44rDFMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E70 · Fri, March 01, 2024
Size Doesn't Matter
Does it take a large catalog of work to be famous and revered? We don't think so, and in this episode we sing the praises of the small catalog. Whether in music, film, television, or literature, these artists, authors, and short-lived series prove that size doesn't matter. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-70/pl.u-ZmblVLoCKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E69 · Mon, February 05, 2024
The Best Rooms aka Iconic Music Venues
Sometimes the room where you go to see the band is even more iconic than the band itself. On this new episode, Chuck and Cary travel the country and cross the seas to visit some of the most famous concert venues throughout history. From the piss-stained floors of CBGB to the judo temple Budokan and the historic Apollo Theater, we hit some famous examples and discuss their relevance today. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-69-dude/pl.u-LdbqE15s9blxa Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S3 E68 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Reunions
Reunited and it feels so good...yeah but how does it sound? You ever notice how some bands just can't keep it together, only years later to reunite—some for money and some for...oh hell, it's mostly for the money. In this episode we break down some of the most famous reunions in rock history, starting with the most recent news from Rage Against the Machine. Join us for some of our favorite examples and odds on reunions we’d like to see. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-68/pl.u-BNA6rmVsGvM16 Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S2 E67 · Fri, January 05, 2024
Best New Music of 2023 - Part 2
In this second part of our year-end review of the best new music in 2023 we hit some of the bands that maybe didn’t score as high on the critics’ lists but who made a big impression on us and some of you guys out there as well. We also tackle new releases from some of the most established bands on the planet and discuss whether they’re still worth a listen this late in the game. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-66/pl.u-6mo4l9LH2A5BR Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
S2 E66 · Fri, December 29, 2023
Best New Music of 2023 - Part 1
Join Cary and Chuck for the first of our two-part, year-end review of the best new music in 2023 according to us and the NME, Pitchfork, Consequence of Sound, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual, we play a bit, critique, and compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Tay Tay this time, she's too busy wrecking the Chiefs, but Olivia Rodrigo gets some play. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-66/pl.u-6mo4l9LH2A5BR Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, December 15, 2023
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
You ever notice how some bands might be on the scene for years before ever hitting it big? What was the catalyst for success? In many cases it was the addition of a key member. In this episode we explore our favorite examples of how some new blood sent these bands into the stratosphere. Spoiler alert, Chuck and Cary may have a soft spot for Genesis. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-65/pl.u-BNA6rKJtGvM16 Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, November 20, 2023
Happy Dysfunctional Thanksgiving aka Pass the Xanax
The most common Thanksgiving theme for Hollywood is the dysfunctional family. Living up to family expectations can be a stressful time, and we will spend this episode reflecting on both the good and the bad vibes of Thanksgiving songs, movies, and tv episodes. Come on over and let us stuff your Rally bird. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-64/pl.u-leyl1BeU52ejd Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, November 06, 2023
The Studio as an Instrument
Did you ever notice how albums by your favorite band have their own unique sound? That may be because they were recorded in different studios. From microphones and positioning, to the angles of the walls, to the equipment within, each studio has its own fingerprint. In this episode we explore how the studio can be used as an instrument, and give examples of some of the most iconic. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-63/pl.u-RRbV0Jxu0PB3D Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, October 09, 2023
Music Producers 101
So we all know that a band manager finds mandolin strings in Austin at 4 in the morning. But what the hell does a music producer do? Find out as we explore the history and the role of a music producer. Join us as we play examples of some of our favorites and some of the most successful producers, from Pepperland to the City of Compton. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, September 08, 2023
Would These 80's Movies Fly Today?
Ever watch a movie from the 80's and think "man they could not make that today"? From panty raids to voyeurism and racial and gender stereotypes, some movies of the 80's did have a hyper-sexualized, raunchy touch. In this episode we focus on some of our favorites and some of the biggest money making comedies of the 80’s, and ask the tough question, are they still funny today? https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-61/pl.u-6mo4lNZS2A5BR Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Tue, August 15, 2023
Challenging Listens aka It’s a Matter of Taste
You know that one band that everyone says you should listen to because they are a “huge influence", but you just can't get into? From fusion jazz to psychedelic and progressive rock, from Miles Davis to Zappa to Captain Beefheart, everyone has experienced that one musician that we just don't get. Join Chuck and Cary as they give some of their personal musical challenges a hard listen, from the "Okays" to the "WTFs". https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-60/pl.u-BNA6rg6FGvM16 Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, July 24, 2023
Debunking the One Hit Wonder
That’s right, these musicians have all been falsely labeled in the media as one hit wonders, and Rally in the Alley is here to debunk those slanders. No deep album tracks here, we are going strictly by charting success. We delve into some of our personal favorites and provide the evidence as to why these musicians are all more than mere one trick ponies. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-59/pl.u-leyl1XLF52ejd Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, July 10, 2023
Best New Music of 2023...So Far
There's a trend brewing. It appears guitar rock is back and the revolution is being led by women. Join us as we explore some of our new favorite discoveries of album drops to date in 2023. We travel from Scotland, down the aisle into England, then go down under into the land of Oz and back across the home turf into the U.S. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-58/pl.u-b3b8RX3Cj9byP Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Tue, June 20, 2023
Pride Love 2023
Cary and Chuck have Pride! That’s right, pride in our podcast and the continued support from our fans. But seriously it is Pride month, so what a great opportunity to visit some of our favorite LGBTQ positive movies and music. In the Alley we are family! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-57/pl.u-RRbV085t0PB3D Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, June 16, 2023
Rock & Rock Hall of Fame 2023 - Part 2
It's that time of the year when the Rock and Roll Hall of fame announces their new inductees. In this second of a two part series we talk about infamous HOF snubs, induction ceremony drama, and some of the best live performances at the Hall. We refer to this episode as 100 Proof, because with the help of Knob Creek things get a bit silly. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, June 09, 2023
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 - Part 1
When diverse artists from Willie Nelson to Missy Elliot are inducted this year, a natural question arises: What is the “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame? Join Cary and I as we discuss the origins of rock and roll and critique this year’s and past inductees. We’ll also cover the history of the Hall in this first of a two part series. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-55/pl.u-b3b8RmNhj9byP Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, May 19, 2023
Til Death Do Us Part. . .or Restart
What happens when a member of a band dies? The show must go on, but what happens when the member is a critical component or a founding member? How do you carry on and should you? In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of bands that hung it up, bands that continued on with a successful second act, and some bands that should have called it a day. Join us as we get back on the track and we're beatin' the flack. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-54/pl.u-AkAm82aFymk2j Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, May 05, 2023
Improbable Tales of Celluloid Success
Did you know that the Kevin Smith cult classic Clerks was made for only $27,575 and went on to gross $4.4 million? Yes, and this is just one example of a director who seemingly came from nowhere to have great box office success and a film career. In this episode we explore some of our favorite examples of directors with little to no conventional Hollywood backgrounds, who prove all you need is a vision and perseverance to make your mark. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-53/pl.u-vxy6k16IgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, April 24, 2023
From the Studio to the Stage - Part 2
The crowd is wild, the lights have just come back up and we are ready for our encore. Join us for the second of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time. We might just throw in some of our personal favorites. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-51/pl.u-Ymb098Mh72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sat, April 15, 2023
From the Studio to the Stage - Part 1
Sure we all have our favorite albums that we listen to over and over again, but nothing quite beats that live experience. A stage performance helps the audience and the band get lost in a collective experience, and for that reason some bands just sound better live. Join us for the first of two episodes as we run down some of the most critically acclaimed and best selling live albums of all time. We might just throw in some of our personal favorites. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-51/pl.u-Ymb098Mh72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, March 31, 2023
The 50th Episode Special
Cary and Chuck have almost matched their age in episodes. So we thought what better way to celebrate 50, than to take a look back at some of the highlights of 1973. It was definitely a great year for movies and an even better year for music. Come join us as we look back 50 years and speculate about the next 50. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-50/pl.u-RRbV0oWT0PB3D Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, March 08, 2023
Demo Reels - The Birth of a Song
Ever wonder how a song comes to be? Well much like a painter begins with a pencil test, a song begins its life on a demo reel. Sometimes the final studio take may suffer from overdone production, leaving the demo sounding more natural and genuine. In this episode we explore some of our favorite songs and their respective demos. Join us to see which you prefer. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-49/pl.u-b3b8RKGIj9byP Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, February 27, 2023
Revisits and Updates —We’re Having Flashbacks
You ever wish you could go back in time and do things a little different? Well through the magic of digital media we can. Cary and I have been doing this podcast a little over a year now, so it is time to take a look back and revisit some of our earlier episodes for updates. Unlike George Lucas, we are not altering our earlier work, just enhancing. In our world Han will always shoot Greedo first. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-48/pl.u-AkAm8EbFymk2j Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Tue, February 14, 2023
When Couples Make Sweet Music
Welcome to our first Valentine's Day episode where we discuss famous couples in popular music. Some are still together, some may even be married, and some just might flat out hate each other, but through it all the music remains. So join us for this journey into great musical couples of the past and present. In the immortal words of Toni Tennille, "Do That To Me One More Time". https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-47/pl.u-vxy6kLXsgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, February 06, 2023
Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Music?
Did you know that right now you can access bots to artificially generate both lyrics and music? That's right, AI can manufacture an entire song. Join Cary and me for the second part of our discussion of how we access music. We explore where this future may take us, and take a walk down memory lane as we explore how this digital menace crept into our listening habits through synthesizers, drum machines, and auto tune. Is it real or is it Memorex? https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-46/pl.u-Ymb09opt72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Tue, January 24, 2023
How We Access Music - Past, Present, and Future
In this first episode of a two part series we explore the past and present of how we access music, and the role technology has played. We recount our earliest examples of listening to the radio and buying our first records, tapes, CDs, and digital downloads. It might be a history lesson, but think of me and Cary as the cool professors. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-45/pl.u-vxy6kJMFgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, January 13, 2023
Best Music of 2022 Review - Part 2
Join Cary and Chuck for the second half of the year end review of the best new music in 2022. In this episode we concentrate on the NME (New Music Express) list and play some of our personal favorites from this past year. Ain't no stems or seeds here. This is some choice sh~~! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, January 06, 2023
Best Music of 2022 Review - Part 1
Join Cary and Chuck for the first of a two part year end review of the best new music in 2022 according to the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists. As usual we play a bit, critique, compare and contrast with similar hidden gems of the past. No Adele this time but Tay Tay gets some play. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-43/pl.u-Ymb09E2C72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, December 23, 2022
And So This is Christmas...
Are you waiting for the family to arrive? Are you sure you got the room to spare inside? So here it is Merry Christmas, everybody's having fun. That's right it's time to join me and Cary for a look back at our inaugural year of podcasts and play a few of our favorite, and not so favorite Christmas tunes. Goths, Punks, OGs and Outlaw Cowboys are all welcome around our yule log...uhhuhuh I said log. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-42/pl.u-PDb40YBsMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, December 07, 2022
Houston Rap 101 w/ Reuben Ramirez
Whether you prefer swangas on your slab or 20 inch blades on the Impala, we’ve got you covered as we give a history lesson and pay tribute to the Screwston, TX rap scene, with the help of our professor Reuben Ramirez. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-41/pl.u-vxy6kJ3ugYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, November 23, 2022
Seven "Perfect” Movies
Let's play seven card draw. In this episode Cary and I dissect what Quentin Tarantino recently claimed are 7 “perfect” movies and must hold at least 2 each. We then deal ourselves 5 more cards, our personal “perfect” films, and defend them to make our poker movie hand. It's time to call. Help us to decide who wins this round. Editors note, I incorrectly refer to the Brian DePalma movie Dress to Kill as Star 80; the latter being directed by Bob Fosse. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, November 11, 2022
Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
Is that Queen I hear? No, wait that’s Vanilla Ice. Okay this is definitely Marvin Gaye...wait, what, this is Robin Thicke? In this episode we tackle plagiarism in music and instances that have resulted in famous lawsuits. Sometimes the similarities are unintentional and others, well they're pushing the boundaries. Join us for some of our favorite examples. You will never hear these songs the same again. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-39/pl.u-vxy6kB5TgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Mon, October 31, 2022
Halloween Spooktacular
What do Scary Monsters, Werewolves of London and Girlfriends in a Coma all have in common.? Why they are featured in our homage to Halloween of course. In this episode we dive into some of our favorite examples of spooky and dark themed music. So whether you are busting ghosts, driving Dead Man's curve or that Highway to Hell, we've got you covered. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-38/pl.u-Ymb09MmF72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, October 21, 2022
Best of Bourdain w/ Aidan Chavira-Farris
We pay our tributes to Anthony Bourdain and the greatest episodes and adventures of his shows with Houston Sous Chef Aidan Chavira-Farris. Aidan also gives us his take on how people in his younger generation were influenced by Bourdain to make cooking their profession. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sat, October 15, 2022
TV Party with Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest
In this episode we discuss the latest "best of” list from Rolling Stone magazine. This time they rank what they consider the best 100 television shows of all time, and Cary and I dissect accordingly. We also pay tribute to the queen of Country and Blue Grass, Miss Loretta Lynn. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-36/pl.u-PDb40mAIMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, September 30, 2022
Costume Drama!
Whether to mask insecurities or simply a money making gimmick, there are plenty of examples of stage personas, costume acts, and makeup-wearing artists in every genre of music. In this episode we explore some early rock examples, and then jump through metal, rap, EDM, goth, and new wave dandies. School’s out forever? Nah it's just getting started. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-35/pl.u-ZmblV41fKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, September 14, 2022
Red Hot Debuts
The hottest new director in Hollywood or the best new band. It’s a rare thing for a director to knock it out of the park on the first film, or for a band to come out red hot with their first album. In this episode, Cary and I will sample some of the best debuts and draw some parallels between a director and a band, and their ultimate trajectories. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-34/pl.u-LdbqE73u9blxa Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, September 02, 2022
Let's Duet
Don't go breaking my heart, my endless love, because enough is enough! Yes that's right duets come in many forms, love songs, dance hits, all male, all female or mixed vocals. Love them or hate them they do seem to move units. Join Cary and I for our take on some of the best and worst examples. What is our inspiration for the episode? Hint, Elton and Brit Bit pop up. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-33/pl.u-vxy6kp6CgYXzv Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, August 25, 2022
Chef Chris Shepherd in the Alley
James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd joins us in the studio this week to talk about the incredible work his charitable organization Southern Smoke is doing nationwide in the food and beverage industry. And because we have an expert in the house, we grill Chris about the phenomenon of chef as rockstar in Pop culture. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Bonus · Thu, August 25, 2022
Chris Shepherd Plays the Lightning Round
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-31/pl.u-Ymb09WMH72kPz Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, August 19, 2022
Urban Legends and Other Myths
Hey did you know that Eddie Haskel on Leave it to Beaver was a porn star? No? Well what about the guy that whipped out his junk in Teen Wolf? How about that time Ozzy bit the head off a bat during a concert? We’ll explore urban legends from the worlds of music and film and try our best to debunk or prove them true. As the X-Files taught us, the truth is out there. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-30/pl.u-PDb40JZtMKxLZ Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, August 12, 2022
Metal Resurgence - What is Heavy Metal?
The Kate Bush effect has continued to bring about a resurgence of '80's music, this time we are talking about Heavy Metal. In this episode we dive into what we believe are the roots of Metal, what brought Metal into the forefront and where is it going now. Our caveat to this episode being neither one of us are Metal experts, just fan boys. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-29/pl.u-ZmblVPmhKY40l Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, July 29, 2022
Lightning in a Bottle—The Kate Bush Effect
Sometimes a popular song will get a second life on the charts due to use in a movie, on TV, in a video game, or on social media. In this episode we dive into some examples of songs that had a second success years after their initial release. Is it nostalgia or is some music just timeless? You be the judge. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-28/pl.u-LdbqERvs9blxa Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, July 22, 2022
The Infamous 27 Club
For our 27th episode we discuss the Bermuda Triangle of musicians and artists, the infamous 27 Club. Is there really some correlation here, and what could be the causes? It’s just a good excuse to talk about some really talented people who left us way too early. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, July 13, 2022
Best Music of 2022...So Far
Join Cary and Chuck for a little walk through the NME (New Music Express), Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone lists of the best new music for 2022 halfway through the year. We play a bit, critique, and unearth examples of similar hidden gems of the past. There is some great new stuff out there! Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, July 01, 2022
Protest Songs
From country to rock to reggae, protest songs are here to stay. In support of the women and girls who are our family, friends, colleagues and listeners, we dedicate this episode to the most important protest songs in music history. We hope that many more will be written and sung in the proud tradition of fighting against injustice. https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/episode-25/pl.u-6mo448KT2A5BR Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, June 24, 2022
Music Biopics - Pronounced Bio...Pics
Musical biopics, there is obviously something we love about them because Hollywood keeps churning them out. In this episode we talk about some of the biopics we liked, some common themes, and which ones are truthful and which ones are factual garbage. Also compare and contrast the vocal talents of the actors vs. the original artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, June 09, 2022
The Last Waltz aka Finales
The ancient Greeks believed that a swan sings its most beautiful song just before death. Can the same be said of television shows and bands? In this episode we make some off the wall comparisons between tv series finales and the final albums of your favorite artists. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Tue, May 31, 2022
Music Festivals
We are Stardust, we are golden, we are billion year old carbon, and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden. Join us for a journey into both the history and the current state of the music festival in the U.S. and around the globe. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sat, May 21, 2022
You Spin Me Right Round Baby - Part 2
In this episode we continue to explore the multiverse of tv spinoffs and how they relate to music in the form of supergroups. Do these represent the return of a beloved TV show and legendary musicians, or just a cash grab. You decide. In the immortal words of BritBrit, hit me baby one more time. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sat, May 14, 2022
You Spin Me Right Round Baby - Part 1
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have a Spinoff. In this 20th episode we explore spinoffs in both television and in music. Which ones are good and which ones sucked. Let's find out together. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, May 06, 2022
Despair on the Dance Floor, Our Numbers Tribute
I'm taking a ride with my best friend. I hope he never lets me down again. He knows where he's taking me. Taking me where I want to be....NUMBERS. That's right we dedicate this episode to Houston's, and possibly the US’s, longest continuously running dance club and live alternative music venue. We give you a rundown of some of our favorite live shows and experiences, plus the origins of goth and some of our favorite 80's and 90's dance club hits. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, April 28, 2022
Record Store Day '22–The Vinyl Episode
The more things change the more they stay the same. In this episode we explore why vinyl records are still around, why we love them, and why record sales have had such a huge resurgence. We even have some on the spot interviews with record store day fans and look at what drives people to get up early, stand in line for hours, and try to find rare, diverse music. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, April 20, 2022
A Little Sumpin' for 420
I know you don't smoke weed. I know this. But we are gonna educate you today. Cause it's 420, you're stuck in your car, and you ain't got shit to do. Yes in this episode we explore the taboo subject of marijuana and the influence it's had upon great movies, comedy and especially music. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, April 08, 2022
The Death of Music Television is Reality
Define Irony...to remain relevant and financially viable, music television had to forego the music. In this final episode of our MTV trilogy we explore the death of the music television that we once loved, the birth of reality television and how the Gen X classic Reality Bites predicted both. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, April 01, 2022
The Golden Years of MTV
In the second part of our MTV trilogy we explore what we consider as the Golden Years, inception to the mid '90s. We look at some of the innovations in videos occurring at this time, as well as videos MTV refused to play. We then jump into some of our favorite videos from this era. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, March 25, 2022
Andy Warhol and the Birth of MTV
In this first episode of a trilogy, we discus the birth of MTV, it's influences, early controversies and its immediate effect on popular culture. We then have some fun reliving the music from the first day on August 1st, 1981. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, March 18, 2022
Musicians Versus Actors
They're gonna put me in the movies, they're gonna make a big star outta me. In this episode we explore the phenomena of musicians turned actors versus actors who tried their hand at music. Which side of the equation seems to have more success? You be the judge. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Trailer · Tue, March 15, 2022
Rally in the Alley Introduction
What can you expect from Rally in the Alley? We lay it all out for you here.
Fri, March 11, 2022
Cold War 2 Electric Boogaloo
As Cold War themes rear their ugly heads in today's news, Chuck and Cary go back to their nostalgic 1980's and marvel at the number of movies that played on the fears of the Red Menace and global thermal nuclear war. But it's not all gloom and doom, because the 80's were also a golden era of comedies at your local cineplex. Join us as we Duckie and cover, and hope for the best. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, March 04, 2022
Welcome to the Machine
Musicians have been struggling against the machine for as long as we can remember. In this episode we explore some examples of the ways musicians have tried to overcome this hardship, and some epic cases of greed ruining lives. Further, what does the future hold with the shift to streaming as the preferred way of listening to music. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, February 25, 2022
Midnight Movies
In this milestone 10th episode we discuss the phenomena of midnight movies, when did they start, what are some of our favorites and what seems to be the common thread that keeps bringing people back. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, February 18, 2022
Super Bowl Halftime Shows
aka 13 minutes in heaven or 13 minutes in hell. Just like the teenage kissing game, the Super Bowl halftime show can be 13 minutes of discovery, a respite from the woes of the world, and ultimately ecstasy, or it can be an embarrassing hell scape of fear, self doubt, and awkwardness. You decide. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, February 10, 2022
F Word Radio
aka F&*$ You I Won't Play What You Tell Me! In this episode we explore censorship in rock music and in comedy, the PMRC, and the origin of "explicit" warning labels. Prepare to have your minds warped by filth and depravity. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sun, January 30, 2022
Urban Cowboy
Daddy is in oil and all that that implies. In the episode we discuss the cultural phenom that is Urban Cowboy, and it's deep ties with the Houston area. Join us for a two steppin' good time. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, January 27, 2022
Taylor versus Damon
In this episode we use the kerfuffle between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn to dive into a deeper discussion of famous songs that you may not know were penned by others. I write the songs that make the whole world sing....or do I? Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Fri, January 21, 2022
Hidden Messages in Music
aka Paul is Dead. In this episode we discuss the urban legend of Paul McCartney's 1966 death, the rise of backwards vocal tracks in popular music, hidden tracks, subliminal messages and other musical Easter eggs. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, January 12, 2022
2021 Top Ten Music Review
In this mega episode we review the Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and NME top ten new music albums for 2021. We explain what we particularly liked and why. We then further delve into musical influences and why some artists sound alike. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Sun, December 19, 2021
Astroworld
The Cyclone, Greased Lighting and Excalibur. Are we talking about Coney Island, John Travolta with the T-Birds and King Arthur? Nope, in this episode we explain the origins of the name Astroworld and what it means to us a native Houstonians. Hint, it's not just a concert folks. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Thu, December 09, 2021
The Beatles Get Back
In this extended double album's worth episode we discuss the Peter Jackson documentary Get Back and how it may have affected our perspective on The Beatles. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
Wed, December 08, 2021
Succession and The Beatles
In our inaugural episode we discuss whether the Beatles were a good band or a great band and how do you define greatness in a band. Is a band defined by sales, writing skills or live presence? We compare and contrast. Hey Rally fans you can now text us here Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and to follow us on Instagram and Facebook
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