Rose-Colored Headphones

A re-examination of misunderstood, under-appreciated, or forgotten albums by popular artists, focusing on the positive aspects of each. You might think these records missed the mark, but what if the world just wasn't ready for them?

Rose-Colored Headphones is a music podcast hosted by Ralph Mangeno and Michael Stohrer, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ralph Mangeno and Michael Stohrer hosts Rose-Colored Headphones, a music show with 37 episodes published.

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  Love You by The Beach Boys (with Aaron Carnes)

  Jul 28, 202651 minS4

  We're back! And our fourth season is catching a wave with the Beach Men as Brian Wilson returns to the fold for this cult-favorite album. Friend of the show Aaron Carnes is here to help us unpack some uncomfortable reactions to these songs and consider the concept of "outsider art." Later, Ralph channels the Beach Boys to perform Brian Wilson's favorite song. Incidentally, listener, how have you been? We're good. Pretty good. Don't worry about it. Tell your friends about us! We've got some great stuff coming up this season. Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social Or send us an email: rosecoloredheadphonespodcast@gmail.com Our visual art was created by Elaine Banks (@elaineprints on IG). This podcast is recorded at a house in Metro-Detroit and produced under duress by Ralph and Michael. (It's a long story.)

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  Episode #11

  Christmas In The Heart by Bob Dylan

  Dec 9, 202553 minS3

  <p >On our second annual Holiday Cheerstravaganza, we make a case for Bob Dylan's utterly delightful (if slightly unhinged) Christmas party record.</p> <p >Also, we look back at whatever 2025 was supposed to be, look ahead to 2026, and take calls from some of our wonderful listeners.</p> <p >We also talk to Derek, unfortunately.</p> <p >Thank you for joining us for our third season. We'll be back in 2026 with our fourth season, which promises to be our best yet! </p> <p >In the meantime, check out the episodes you missed, and tell all your music-nerd friends about us! <br /></p>...

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  ESPN Presents... Jock Jams Vol. 1

  Nov 18, 202544 minS3

  <p>Remember this? For listeners of a certain age, this CD was the soundtrack to pep rallies and gym class and probably a whole litany of adolescent humiliations.  But we're here to convince you to listen to it with an open mind to hear what you missed. </p> <p>Also in this episode, Ralph and Michael play basketball. </p> <p>Plus, we present our very own original Jock Jam. </p> <p>Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday!</p> <p>Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rchpodcast.bsky.social</p> <p>Or send us an e...

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  Episode #9

  Calling All Stations by Genesis

  Nov 4, 202547 minS3

  <p >Just imagine having to replace both Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. That's exactly what Ray Wilson had to do when he got the lead vocalist gig in Genesis. And you know what? He nailed it. </p> <p >In this episode, Michael and Ralph make a case that Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks gave up on this incarnation of Genesis too soon. But it's not too late! </p> <p >Later, Ralph transforms "Alien Afternoon" into a "classic" prog song. </p> <p >Don't forget to subscribe to hear new episodes every other Tuesday!</p> <p >Find us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app...

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  Episode #8

  Venomous Villain by Viktor Vaughn (with S.H. Fernando, author of The Chronicles of DOOM)

  Oct 21, 202557 minS3

  <p >MF DOOM biographer S.H. Fernando is here to talk about that one DOOM project that you can't find on CD and people say isn't very good anyway. Truth is, it's fantastic.</p> <p >Listen in as we unpack the work ethic, pop-culture obsessions, and esoteric interests of hip-hop's greatest enigma, and dive into the DOOM project most deserving of a re-evaluation. </p> <p >Later, Ralph and Michael pay tribute to the "Doper Skiller" beat with an instrumental performance. </p> <p ><br /> The paperback edition of THE CHRONICLES OF DOOM is out this month. Don't miss it! <br /> <br /></p>...

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