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Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on music, rock history, and broader cultural commentary, typically featuring independent music commentators and podcast hosts in long-form discussions. Agencies could credibly pitch music historians, critics, artist-focused writers, and culturally engaged podcast hosts with distinctive perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are niche specialists rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 396

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Contact Information

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Host

Matthew Fresta - The podcast episodes credit Matthew Fresta as a guest/followed account (X: @newfacenhell) in Rolling Stones parts 1 and 2 and as a named participant in the episode titles. No additional hosting bio...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Independent music commentators, album specialists, cultural critics, and podcast hosts with substantial knowledge of specific artists, genres, or music history.
Required Achievements:  
Hosting an independent music podcast, Demonstrated expertise in music history or album analysis

Recent Guest Discussions

Yeerk P - Peter Gabriel's Albums, Ai-generated Art In Music, And Whether An Artist's Politics Affect Appreciation Of Their Work.

Matthew Fresta - The Rolling Stones' History, Albums, Band Dynamics, Altamont, Brian Jones, And The Band's Later Career.

Recent Topics

Music, Rock, Album Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Popular Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Horse of July feat. RC Discord

July 03, 2026

The bros from the discord joined Glen to discuss traffic, road rage, Karmelo Anthony, air conditioning, AI, Mos Def, Boots Riley, San Francisco Giants Pride Night, and much more. Rare Candy Premium Episodes https://rarecandy.substack.com/Get your tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms at Superfeast. Enter promo code RCNOW at check out to get 10% off your order ⁠https://tidd.ly/4iNdV9z

Peter Gabriel w/ Yeerk P (Unlocked!)

June 30, 2026

Here's an old premium episode from 2022 with the great Yeerk P.Yeerk P joins the show and talks about Peter Gabriel with a specific focus on the albums Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt), 4 (Security), So, and Us. We also have a nice discussion about AI art and what that looks like in the music world, and whether an artist’s politics matter when enjoying their art. Follow Yeerk on X https://x.com/PYeerkListen to Bistro Californium https://www.patreon.com/BistroCaliforniumRare Candy Premium episodes a...

The Rolling Stones (part 2) w/ Matthew Fresta

June 14, 2026

Part 2 of this sprawling conversation on The Rolling Stones covers Rock and Roll Circus, the 70's run, Altamont, Brian Jones death, the underrated late 70's/early 80's run, Mick and Keith's troubles with each other, and taking us to what the band is doing in 2026. Make sure you listen to part 1 before this https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Cq3vy7LeX1sikjgq92j4I. Go to rcnow.org and https://rarecandy.substack.com/ for all things Rare Candy Follow Matthew Fresta https://x.com/ne...

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