Podcast

Rockstrap

Music, Music Interviews, Sports

Welcome to Rockstrap – where the worlds of sports and rock collide in the most epic way!
Hosted by rock and roll comedian Don Jamieson and radio veteran /musician Keith Roth, this podcast dives deep into the untold stories and shared passions of athletes and musicians. Each week, join us as we sit down with some of the biggest names in music, sports, and entertainment to uncover their favorite bands, best concert experiences, and top sports moments. From Bon Jovi’s David Bryan to Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick, you’ll hear firsthand how their love for music and sports shapes their lives.
Rockstrap is your backstage pass to the intersection of sports and rock culture. Whether it’s learning about former MLB star Jason Grilli’s admiration for Led Zeppelin or hearing Kyle Turley recount his wild times at Ozzfest, we bring you the raw, unfiltered stories that you won’t hear anywhere else.
Strap in and follow us on Instagram @rockstrappod and on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts – because every rock star wants to be an athlete, and every athlete wants to rock! Proud part of Pantheon Sports.

Episodes
111
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
36 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

111 episodes, newest first

  1. Rich Nesin - Legendary Tour Manager Talks NY Sports

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    Legendary tour manager Rich Nesin checks in with the guys to share some road stories, talk sports, and tell us how he got his hands on Bobby Bonilla's bat! Check out his podcast with co-host Nitebob "The Soundcheck Diaries" on all streaming platforms!

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    39 min
  2. Randy Jackson - Zebra Frontman Talks New Album & New Orleans Saints!

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    Randy Jackson chats with the guys about his support of both New Orleans and New York sports teams. He also provides a preview of Zebra's long-awaited new album. Zebra V is coming November 13!

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    35 min
  3. Doro Pesch - Heavy Metal Icon Made a Sports Anthem!

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    Doro Pesch chats with the guys about her love of martial arts and her experience writing music for a pro football team! Her new album "Wild at Heart" is coming December 11!

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    33 min
  4. Don & Keith - Talkin' Today's Sports and Music Memories from 1983

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    Don and Keith catch up to chat about the current state of their sports teams and take a musical walk down memory lane to 1983!

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    41 min
  5. Jason La Canfora - Sports Writer is a Metalhead!

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    Sports writer Jason La Canfora chats with the guys about football, baseball, sports betting and his love of heavy metal. He shares the story about the time his dad took him to see Iron Maiden and Quiet Riot when he was just 7 years old!

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    38 min
  6. Matt Sorum - GN'R Drummer Releases Benefit Album

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    Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver/Bill Gibbons) checks in with the guys to chat about his new album "Sound & Vision LIVE," a limited edition double vinyl featuring Geezer Butler, Corey Taylor, Lizzy Hale and more! Sales of the double vinyl will benefit Matt's Adopt the Arts youth music program.

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    36 min
  7. Don and Keith - Post-Labor Day Catch Up

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    Don and Keith take a moment to tribute the late Dolly Parton and share their Labor Day experiences. Don encounters a bear on a mountain pizza run while Keith and Mark Weiss show up for David Bryan's Labor Day party way too early!

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    28 min
  8. Tyler Connolly - Theory of a Deadman Singer on a Dodgers Dynasty

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    Theory of a Deadman singer Tyler Connolly chats with the guys about his love of the LA Dodgers, his thoughts on Stanley Cup-winning teams, and his band's upcoming EP! Theory of a Deadman's "Part 1: Funeral Songs" is out on September 4!

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    34 min
  9. Brian Tichy - Iconic Drummer Releases New Solo Project!

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    Drummer extraordinaire Brian Tichy (Billy Idol/Gene Simmons/Whitesnake) checks in with the guys to talks sports and chat about his new solo project Led By Vultures! The eponymous debut album will be released by Deko Entertainment on August 28!

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    37 min
  10. Wes Orshoski - Paul Di'Anno Filmmaker Talks Iron Maiden and Cleveland Sports!

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    Acclaimed Rock documentary filmmaker Wes Orshoski checks in with the guys to talk about his experience making the film "Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer." He also shares his experience as a Cleveland Indians/Guardians baseball fan and provides thoughts on the possible return of Lebron James to Cleveland.

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    39 min
  11. Eric Schenkman - Spin Doctors Guitarist Got on the World Series Field!

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    Spin Doctors guitar player Eric Schenkman checks in with the guys to talk about the dynamics of being a Can-American sports fan and share the story of the time the Phillies invited him to the World Series! The Spin Doctors are currently on tour with Blues Traveler and the Gin Blossoms. Catch them at the Central Park Summer Stage in NYC on August 15!

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    33 min
  12. PJ Farley - Trixter/Fozzy Bassist Checks in for Episode 100!!!

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    On the 100th episode of Rockstrap fellow Jersey boy PJ Farely (Trixter/Fozzy) chats with the guys about the Knicks championship, the future of the NBA, and his upcoming August 7, 8, and 9 New York performances with the Chris Jericho-fronted KISS kover band Kuarantine!

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    39 min
  13. Ross Valory - Journey Founding Bassist to Release Debut Solo Album!

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    Journey founding bass player Ross Valory chats with the guys about his aspiring voice-over career and his upcoming debut solo album! "All of the Above" is dropping on August 21!

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    33 min
  14. Greg Prato - Rock/Sports Author Compares Kiss Album to NY Sports Teams

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    Rock and sports journalist/author Greg Prato chats with the guys about NY sports teams whose names end with "ets" and how they compare to Kiss' 1981 album "Music from the Elder." Find all of Greg's literary works on amazon.com!

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    41 min
  15. Monte A. Melnick - Ramones Tour Manager and Varsity Athelete!

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    Monte A. Melnick, the man responsible for more than 2,000 Ramones shows checks in with the guys to talk about the Ramones, The NY Yankees, and the sport he lettered in during his high school days. Monte's book "ON THE ROAD with the RAMONES" is available now!

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    34 min
  16. Don Felder - Rock Hall of Famer is a Raiders Fan!

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    Legendary Eagles lead guitar player Don Felder checks in with the guys to talk about his love for the Las Vegas Raiders and how he became acquainted with the team's owner! Don is currently on tour, coming to a city near you. Catch him at the Hard Rock in Atlantic City on July 11!

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    36 min
  17. Josh Todd - Buckcherry Singer Encounters Floyd Mayweather!

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    Buckcherry Singer Josh Todd checks in with the guys to talk boxing and share an epic story about the time he ran into Floyd Mayweather! Catch Buckcherry with Don Jamieson at The Haven of the Wild in Chittenango, NY on Independence Day!

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    20 min
  18. John & Joey from Armored Saint - Shooting Hoops on Tour!

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    John Bush and Joey Vera of Armored Saint check in with the guys to chat about playing basketball while touring, being asked to join Metallica, and picking what Armored Saint tunes are best to play sports to! Armored Saint's latest album "Emotion Factory Reset" is out now!

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    38 min
  19. Andrew Freeman - DIO RULES singer is Celebrating a Knicks Championship!

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    It's a NY Knicks NBA Championship celebration as singer/guitar player Andrew Freeman (DIO RULES/Great White/Lynch Mob) chats with the guys about getting back into the team (at the urging of Keith) in recent years and just how big that move paid off! Catch Andrew with DIO RULES on tour this summer!

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    41 min
  20. Luke Spiller - Struts Lead Singer Talks Lawn Balls & Debut Solo Album!

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    Struts singer Luke Spiller checks in with the guys to talk about his debut solo album "Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine" and his discovery of the sport lawn balls! Turn up Luke's latest single "When I Die Will I Miss Living" now on all streaming platforms!

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    37 min