Episodes

  • EP 40: Dokken, Twisted Sister & W.A.S.P. — 40 Years Later
    Nov 4 2025

    This month, we're setting the time circuits to 40 years ago to revisit a monster month for metal: October/November 1985. We’re spinning three classics and putting them to the test:

    • Dokken - Under Lock and Key

    • Twisted Sister - Come Out and Play

    • W.A.S.P. - The Last Command

    Join the debate as we tackle two timeless questions: Is there a connection between long songs and bad songs? And as we hit the peak of '80s metal, we have to ask... when exactly did rock artists start to get soft?

    Tune in and find out which of these albums still holds up and which should have stayed in 1985.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • EP 40: Shock Me: A Salute to the Spaceman Ace Frehley
    Nov 2 2025

    Here we are again, paying tribute to another rock legend: Ace "Spaceman" Frehley.

    This week, we sit down to share our insights on the iconic guitarist who helped shape rock and roll and inspired legions of players around the world. We dig into what made his style so influential, from his bluesy, melodic solos to his unmistakable stage presence. To wrap it all up, we debate, discuss, and finally reveal our definitive Top 5 Ace tunes.

    In This Episode, We Cover:

    • A Tribute to the Spaceman: Why we felt the need to honor the one-and-only Ace Frehley.

    • Global Influence: Discussing Ace's massive impact on guitarists and bands that followed.

    • The "Ace" Style: What makes his playing so unique and recognizable?

    • The Main Event: We count down our personal Top 5 Ace Frehley Tunes of all time.

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    42 mins
  • EP 39: A Look Back in 1985 at Kiss, Faith No More & Y&T - do they hold up today?
    Sep 22 2025

    This month, we reviewed Kiss - Asylum, Faith No More - We Care A Lot, and Y&T - Down For The Count. Do these three albums still hold up 40 years later? We discuss the latest rock news, have some laughs, and reminisce about the Boston '80s & '90s Rock Scene and a new Facebook group bringing us back in time.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • EP 38: August '85 - Black 'n Blue's "Without Love" & DIO's "Sacred Heart" - Do they hold up?
    Aug 25 2025

    This month on the "Say What You Will" podcast, we're diving back into the summer of '85 to revisit two albums that hit the airwaves: Black 'n Blue's sophomore release, "Without Love," and DIO's third solo album, "Sacred Heart." Hosts Dennis, Mark, and Derek have some spirited disagreements about these records. Do they still hold up today, or have they lost their luster over time? What's your take?

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Ep 37: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
    Aug 10 2025

    RIP to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Today, we're honoring a true legend, the only way we know how: with some wild stories and a countdown of our top five Ozzy songs.

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    46 mins
  • EP 36: RUSH, Saxon and Kix - albums in 1985. Do they hold up today?
    Jul 12 2025

    Alright, history buffs and music fanatics, let's fire up the DeLorean and punch in "Summer of '85." The year is 2025, and we're looking back exactly 40 years to a time when mid-July meant blazing sun, sandy toes, and car stereos absolutely blaring. And what was on those stereos, you ask? A trio of albums that were practically stapled to every boombox and walkman: Kix's Midnight Dynamite, Rush's Power Windows, and Saxon's Innocence is No Excuse.

    Now, four decades later, a burning question arises: were these albums genuinely good, timeless masterpieces that deserve their place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame? Or, were we perhaps just a little too "hydrated" on those '85 beach days to truly discern musical genius from… well, good vibes? We're not here to judge (much), but one thing's for sure: they definitely laid down the soundtrack for a whole lot of summer shenanigans.

    So, queue up your preferred streaming service, dust off those old cassettes, and decide for yourself. Were these the real deal, or just a symptom of peak '80s nostalgia?

    We also reviewed the big Back To The Beginning concert and all the talent paying tribute to Black Sabbath...or was it Ozzy.

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • EP 35: Motley Crue, Megadeath, RATT - Do these albums hold up today?
    Jun 22 2025

    Alright, imagine it's June 1984...The nights are full of questionable weekend decisions, music cranking out of the backs of cars, and probably forgotten mornings. We dive into the glorious chaos of '80s rock with the relisten of these gems.

    We're tackling Megadeth's Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (said in Dave's voice) Then there's Mötley Crüe's Theatre of Pain. And finally, the slick and utterly captivating Ratt's Invasion of Your Privacy.

    We will determine if these iconic albums still hold up, or if they're just a relic of a time when MTV played music videos and "rock star" was a viable career path for anyone with a guitar and a questionable liver.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • EP 34: Night Ranger, Stryper, White Lion Albums - Do they hold up today?
    May 25 2025

    Alright, buckle up, rock fans! Forty years ago, 1985 unleashed some serious hair! We had Night Ranger, seasoned pros on their "7 Wishes" tour – probably wishing for less hairspray and more encores.

    Then came Stryper, "Soldiers Under Command," boldly going where no bumblebee-themed band had gone before. Were their guitar picks blessed?

    And let's not forget White Lion, fresh out of the den with "Fight to Survive." Talk about a "mane" event waiting to happen!

    Do these 80s gems still rock, or are they just a "Memory" of big hair and bigger ballads? The "Say What You Will Podcast" is figuring it out!

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    1 hr and 46 mins