Rock n Coasters

Metallica in Seattle

First Paw Media — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:19:00 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as the record live from outside of Lumen Field in Seattle Washington at the Metallica double-header weekend.

They talk about night one, the pop-ups and shows around the city and more.

Metallica in Phoenix for M72 Takeover

First Paw Media — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:57:00 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss their time in Phoenix, Arizona for the Metallica M72 World Tour takeover.

1980 Metal: Black Sabbath: 'Heaven and Hell'

First Paw Media — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top metal album of 1980 Black Sabbath's Heaven and Hell and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1980 Rock: Ac/DC: 'Back in Black'

First Paw Media — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album of 1980 with Ac/DCs Back in Black and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1979 Metal: Motorhead: 'Overkill'

First Paw Media — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host MIchele Forto as she presents the top metal album of 1979 with Motorheads, 'Overkill' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast

Lighting Up the Sky album review

First Paw Media — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents a review of the new Godsmack album Lighting Up the Sky on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

Lzzy or Miley

First Paw Media — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses her thoughts on a replacement for Vince Neil as the singer of the famous rock n roll band Motley Crue on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1979 Rock: The Clash: 'London Calling'

First Paw Media — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:30:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album of 1979 with The Clash: London Calling and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1978 Metal: Judas Priest: 'Stained Class'

First Paw Media — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top metal album of 1978: Judas Priest: 'Stained Class' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1978 Rock: Van Halen: 'Van Halen'

First Paw Media — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album for 1978: Van Halen: 'Van Halen' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1977 Metal: Sex Pistols 'Never Mind the Bollocks'

First Paw Media — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top metal album for 1977: Sex Pistols 'Never Mind the Bollock' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coaster podcast

1977 Rock: Scorpions 'Taken by Force'

First Paw Media — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album of 1977: Scorpions 'Taken by Force' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1976 Metal: Judas Priest, 'Sad Wings of Destiny'

First Paw Media — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top metal album of 1976 with Judas Priest, 'Sad Wings of Destiny', and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1976 Rock: The Ramones, 'Ramones'

First Paw Media — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album from 1976: The Ramones, 'Ramones' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

1975 Metal: Black Sabbath, 'Sabotage'

First Paw Media — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Jin host Michele Forto as she presents the top metal album of 1975: Black Sabbath, 'Sabotage' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1975 Rock: Aerosmith, 'Toys in the Attic'

First Paw Media — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album of 1975: Aerosmith, 'Toys in the Attic' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1974 Metal: Budgie, 'In for the Kill'

First Paw Media — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1974 with Budgie's 'In for the Kill' and other pop culture on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1974 Rock: Kiss, 'Kiss'

First Paw Media — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album of 1974: Kiss, 'Kiss' and other pop culture too on the Rock n Coasters podcast

1973 Metal: Black Sabbath with Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

First Paw Media — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album for 1973: Black Sabbath with Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and other cool facts from pop culture

1973 Rock: Iggy Pop 'Raw Power'

First Paw Media — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album of 1973: Iggy Pop's Raw Power' and other cool pop culture facts.

1972 Metal: Black Sabbath IV

First Paw Media — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1972 with Black Sabbath's IV on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

If they had it their way, Black Sabbath’s fourth record would have been named after “Snowblind,” and it’s mountain-moving riffage. The label didn’t find condoning cocaine use favorable, however, and here we sit with ‘Vol. 4.’

1972 Rock: Deep Purple Machine Head

First Paw Media — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:04:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album of 1972 with Deep Purple's Machine Head on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

Deep Purple grabbed the ‘70s by the horns, igniting rock ‘n’ roll with ‘In Rock’ as the new decade arrived.

1971 Metal: Black Sabbath Master of Reality

First Paw Media — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1971 with Black Sabbath's Master of Reality on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

There’s not much 1971 metal to choose from, but it didn’t matter as nothing stood a chance at topping ‘Master of Reality’ anyway.

1971 Rock: Led Zeppelin IV

First Paw Media — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top rock album for 1970 on the Rock n Coasters podcast.

Led Zeppelin quickly established themselves as a force in rock with a pair of stellar efforts in 1969. But their brilliance was most recognized for their fourth studio album, the untitled yet often referred to

'Led Zeppelin IV' or 'ZoSo.'

Sammy Hagar and the Circle in Ridgeview, WA

First Paw Media — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the Sammy Hagar and the Circle concert.

On today’s show we finish up the summer leg of the rock n roller coaster tour across America with a Sammy Hagar show in Ridgeview, Washington. We had this concert penciled in on our calendars since it was first announced in the spring and we were looking forward to a night of great music.

1970 Metal: Black Sabbath Paranoid

First Paw Media — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the top metal album of 1970: Black Sabbath's Paranoid.

Black Sabbath’ or ‘Paranoid?’ Don’t make us choose! While Black Sabbath’s haunting debut spurred a new sound in heavy music, they would best themselves in just a few months, cutting ‘Paranoid’ in 1970.

1970 Rock: Led Zeppelin III

First Paw Media — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she presents the top rock album of 1970: Led Zepplin III.

Led Zeppelin continued to evolve their sound on their self-titled third album. 1970's 'Led Zeppelin III' found the band exploring their influences even further. The driving "Immigrant Song" was the primary single off the album, while the bluesier

The Museum of Pop Culture

First Paw Media — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she guides you on a tour of the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, WA. Here there are exhibits showcasing Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, horror movies, sci-fi, fantasy and much more.

Aftershock Music Festival 2022

First Paw Media — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the four-day Aftershock Music Festival that she attended with Robert in October. On this episode, she gives tips about the festival, a few cool places to eat, who they saw, and what they think of some of the genre's biggest bands at the largest rock and metal festival on the west coast.

Band profiled include Kiss, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, The Pretty Reckless, Shinedown, The Black Label Society, Muse, My Chemical Romance, Halestorm, and many more.

Metallica Announces New Album and World Tour

First Paw Media — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the recent news of Metallica announcing a new album and world tour.

15 Top Theme Park Packing Items For 2022 And What NOT To Bring

First Paw Media — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:00:21 -0800

Join hosts Michele Forto as she dicusses the 15 top theme park packing items for 2022 and what NOT to bring on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast.

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Pecan Lodge and Texas BBQ

First Paw Media — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:29:46 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they talk about day 6 of their Rock n Coasters Tour Across America.

On this episode, they talk about some Texas-style BBQ and the kick-off of the podcast conference in Dallas.

Meatloaf and Pecan Pie

First Paw Media — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:22:36 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss Day 5 of the Rock n Coasters Tour Across America.

On this show we share our thoughts of two excellent restaurants in downtown Dallas and the lead-up to Podcast Movement 22

20 Top Music Festival Packing List Items For 2022 And What NOT To Bring

First Paw Media — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:28 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses the 20 top musical festival packing list items for 2022 and what not to bring on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast.

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Sorry Folks, Park's Closed | Summer Leg 22

First Paw Media — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:23:09 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss day 4 of their summer leg of the Rock n Coasters Tour Across America 2022.

On this episode, they talk about the drive from Santa Rosa, NM to Dallas, TX, and the check-in for Podcast Movement.

Four Corners and Fry Bread | Summer Leg 22

First Paw Media — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 01:20:51 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they discuss day 3 of their summer leg of the Rock n Coaster Tour Across America 2022.

They talk about the drive from Moab to Santa Rosa, NM and a stop at Four Corners for fry bread.

Chasing Rainbows | Summer Leg 22

First Paw Media — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:07:14 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they kick off their summer leg of the Rock n Roller Coaster Tour Across America with day 1 of their daily coverage of the trip. On this episode, we talk about the drive from Boise, Idaho to Moab, Utah.

Seattle to Boise | Summer Leg

First Paw Media — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:53:01 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they kick off their summer leg of the Rock n Roller Coaster Tour Across America with day 1 of their daily coverage of the trip.

On this episode, we talk about the drive from Seattle, Washington to Boise, Idaho.

15 Top Convention Packing Items + What NOT To Bring

First Paw Media — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 12:00:36 -0800

Join host Michele Forto as she discusses 15 Top Convention Packing Items and What Not to Bring on this epiosde of the Rock n Coasters podacast.

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Trainwreck

First Paw Media — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:00:36 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they review the Woodstock 99 Music Festival documentary, Trainwreck on this episode of the Rock n Coasters podcast on First Paw Media.

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Tool in Tacoma, Washington

First Paw Media — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:49 -0800

Join hosts Robert and Michele Forto as they present Tool in Tacoma Washinton on the Rock n Coasters podcast

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Slipknot in Seattle, Washington

First Paw Media — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 12:00:26 -0800

Robert and Michele talk about KnotFest in Seattle Washinton featuring Slipknot, Ho99o9, and Cypress Hill.

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Saliva Rocks the Last Frontier

First Paw Media — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:16 -0800

Robert and Michele talk about the Saliva show in Alaska and why it is so difficult to get rock shows up in the Last Frontier.

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Coaster Review: Mako

First Paw Media — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:00:21 -0800

Robert and Michele Forto review Mako a B & M coaster at Sea World in Orlando, Florida.

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Godsmack

First Paw Media — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:00:15 -0800

Robert and Michele Forto kick off the new and improved Rock n Coasters podcast with a review of the Twin Cities Takeover music festival featuring Godsmack.

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Kick Off Show

First Paw Media — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:03 -0800

Welcome to the re-vamped Rock n Coaster Podcast presented by First Paw Media. I am your host Robert Forto, and I am Michele Forto… If you have been a subscriber to our show, you know that we used to be called the Coaster Geeks podcast but that is only half of the story.

Since 2015 Robert and I have traveled each summer on epic road trips to find the best roller coasters and music festivals across the country.

Over the past few years, we have ridden more than 350 roller coasters and attended some of the best and largest music festivals in America.

Kick back and enjoy the ride!

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The Raven Coaster Review

The Forto's — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their review of The Raven at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana.

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The Big Dipper Coaster Review

The Forto's — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their review of The Big Dipper at Camden Park in West Virginia.

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The Beast Roller Coaster Review

The Forto's — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their review of The Beast at Kings Island.

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The Forto's — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.

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Volcano Bay

The Forto's — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando.

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Islands of Adventure

The Forto's — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Islands of Adventure and Hagrids Motorbike Adventure.

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Universal Orlando

The Forto's — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Universal Orlando and the Wizzarding World of Harry Potter.

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Blue Man Group

The Forto's — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to the Blue Man Group in Orlando, Florida.

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Michigan Adventure

The Fortos — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Michigan Adventure.

Indiana Beach

The Fortos — Tue, 28 May 2019 16:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to the ACE Preservation Conference at Indiana Beach in Indiana.

Kings Dominion

Robert and Michele Forto — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 03:45:17 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Kings Dominion in Virginia.

Busch Gardens

The Forto — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode we take you to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia.

Introductions

The Fortos — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 18:16:18 -0800

Join Robert and Michele as they present their brand new show, Coaster Geeks.

On this episode you will meet the hosts, learn about their favorite coasters and more.