Middle Name Hercules
THE Rock and Roll Fan Theory Podcast. From two kids who've spent too much time imagining how one-off conversations between band members must have gone. Tune in every week for new tales of how the bands you might have heard of from the 60's, 70's and 80's made it big and came back down to earth.
Episodes
44 episodes
Over-analyzing glam
Meagan and Hannah discuss the greatness of glam rock and spin their theoretical tires in the mud trying to figure out why it didn't come to the U.S. It was a dark and stormy night...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:00:00
Covers: Who sang it best?
Thornton vs. Presley, Yardbirds vs. Zeppelin, Redding vs. Franklin? Devo vs. the Stones?!?! The list goes on.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:13:39
ROUND 2: Stones vs. Beatles
More on the supposed rivalry between two all-time greats. Also, an aside on the pronunciation of words.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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47:43
ROUND ONE: Beatles V. Stones
Have shots been fired between Macca and Jagger? Listen now for approximately half the story!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:59
The Only Selena
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Meagan and Hannah discuss the meteoric rise and tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.Middle Name Hercules will be moving to a bi-weekly format. Check back every other Tuesday for new episodes!&nb...
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48:37
FIRE: Universal Music Group
One of the largest incidents of loss in music history (in terms of music masters, not human life.)
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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53:53
MIDDLE NAME HERCULES: Elton John Part 1
For the premier of Season 2, Meagan and Hannah finally discuss the namesake of the worst podcast you've ever heard.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:10
USA! USA! USA! (Unpatriotic Songs)
Today we discuss two American anthems that aren't quite as victorious as they may sound at first. Get ready to hear about the day the music died.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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48:41
Graceland: A Pilgrimage
Meagan and Hannah recount their visit to Graceland, the final resting place of Elvis.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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49:48
The Who, Too. (The Who Part 2)
Today we conclude our overview of the Who's career. Angst abounds: body count 13.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:11:07
The Flat: The Deaths of Cass Elliot and Keith Moon
Today we discuss two of rock and roll's most famous casualties. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts please visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-8255 (US). A list of international hotlines can be found...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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35:52
Who's on First? (The Who, Part One)
It's teen angst on amphetamines (except for Roger Daltrey, the Angry Man of Rock n' Roll.)
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:05:48
Hey, Hey, LBJ... The Music of the Vietnam War
It was one of the darkest times in our collective history, and the majority of Americans had no idea of the scope of the damage done. Today we take a look at some of the songs that inspired a generation of young Americans to take to the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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41:39
Rolling Stones Part 2: Exile
I know it's only tax evasion, but I like it. Join us as we travel through time with the Rolling Stones.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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43:52
The Hit Recording Capitol of the World
From Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to the Rolling Stones and Lynyrd Skynyrd, join us on a visit to the two tiny studios that launched major hits throughout the 50's, 60's and 70's. Welcome to Muscle Shoals, AL; Hit Recording Capital ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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27:01
The Rolling Stones Part 1: The Several Dangers of Pool
Today we examine the Rolling Stones formation and trajectory through the sixties. Body Count: 5.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:07:50
Con-tra-ver-sea-al: The "Like a Prayer" Music Video
Lil Nas X has caused a stir over the last few weeks when he released the "Montero (Call me By Your Name)" music video. It's not this first time people have been riled up by a 5 minute film, and it won't be the last. Today we d...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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47:56
WATCH ALONG! "Shock Treatment"
"Rip Rip Rip" today we're watching Richard O'Brien's follow-up to The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:35:09
WATCH ALONG! "Rocky Horror Picture Show"
Meagan and Hannah watch one of their favorite movies, talk throughout.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:42:15