The Audio Files

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot dedicate Episode 25 of The Audio Files to celebrating the life, music, and unapologetic worldview of Ted Nugent on his 77th birthday. The show becomes a full-on deep dive into Nugent’s career, from his early days with the Amboy Dukes to his solo dominance in the 1970s and the enduring power of riffs like Stranglehold, Cat Scratch Fever, and Free for All. Brad and Jay share personal memories, concert stories, and reflections on Nugent’s stripped-down guitar style, relentless touring ethic, and straight-edge lifestyle. Along the way, they revisit iconic live performances, Nugent’s outspoken patriotism, his philosophy of personal responsibility, and why his message still resonates decades later. Blending classic rock history, cultural commentary, and pure Badlands energy, this episode is part tribute, part music lesson, and part reminder of a louder, wilder era that still echoes today. This Saturday at 6:00pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • MyShroom Vibe https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Shroom Promo Code: BADLANDS • Pet Club 24/7 https://badlandsmedia.tv/PetClub • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://x.com/BradCGZ https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot host a packed “Dedication Week,” turning this episode of The Audio Files into a full-blown celebration of Badlands viewers, friends, and musical legends. They open with a tribute to guitarist Steve Cropper, honoring his legacy with stories, deep cuts, and the iconic riffs that shaped American soul, before launching into a long list of listener-requested dedications. From Southern rock and reggae classics to 90s ska-punk, Scottish sci-fi punk, and mid-70s British new wave, Brad and Jay guide the audience through a wildly eclectic setlist, sharing personal stories, music trivia, and memories tied to each track. The show also showcases Jordan Sather’s requests, introduces new artists like Calandra, and debuts “The Turntable,” where the hosts exchange songs to push each other outside their musical comfort zones. Between laughs, gear talk, guitar envy, and heartfelt shoutouts to the Badlands community, Dedication Week becomes a warm, nostalgic, and energizing musical hangout, proving why The Audio Files is the heartbeat of Badlands Media. This Saturday at 5:30pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Shop Badlands https://badlandsmedia.tv/shop • MyShroom Vibe https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Shroom Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://x.com/BradCGZ https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

In this Thanksgiving-leftovers edition of The Audio Files, Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot dive back into their mashup theme with stories from Black Friday, Record Store Day adventures, and the nostalgia of vinyl collecting. The hosts swap tales about long lines, limited-edition finds, and the quirky culture of record-hunting before moving into a stacked lineup of collaborations and mashupsfr...om Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow to Iron Maiden reimagined as funk, Michael Jackson blended with classic metal, and even Danzig fused with The Temptations. They break down why certain pairings work, the craft behind great mashups, and the weird, wonderful alchemy of mixing styles. Between music deep dives and personal anecdotes, the episode flows like the final holiday plate: a chaotic, satisfying blend of everything you love. This Saturday at 5:55pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Benson Honey Farms https://bensonhoneyfarms.com Promo Code: Badlands • Vanman https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Vanman • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://x.com/BradCGZ https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot dive into a full-blown Thanksgiving-week celebration of collaborations and mashups, exploring some of the most surprising pairings in music history. From Run-DMC and Aerosmith’s culture-breaking “Walk This Way,” to Public Enemy and Anthrax detonating the first true rap-metal crossover, the hosts trace how these unlikely unions reshaped entire genres. They showcase viral mashups like Bob Marley fused with Billy Idol and Slayer reimagined on banjo, bringing both laughter and genuine admiration for the creativity behind them. Brad and Jay share personal concert stories, debate the evolution of rap and metal, wander into classical influences on heavy music, and even highlight Pavarotti performing with Bono and Jon Bon Jovi. The episode winds through punk pits, metal symphonies, techno threads, and childhood nostalgia before closing with the iconic Bowie/Bing Crosby Christmas duet and its hilarious modern recreation. It’s a wide-open, energetic hour of music geekery, surprises, and pure audio joy. This Saturday at 5:30pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • MyPillow https://www.mypillow.com/ Promo Code: BADLANDS Or call 800-795-5154 • Tamarac Garden https://TamaracGarden.com Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://x.com/BradCGZ https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot take listeners on a hilarious and deeply nostalgic ride through the songs they once hid from their friends—but secretly loved. From disco denials to new-wave confessions, the guys relive the moments that shaped their musical tastes, including the awkward childhood discoveries, the high-school peer pressure, and the unforgettable “caught red-handed” stories. The episode jumps through decades of guilty-pleasure classics: Bee Gees falsettos, Motown gems, Frank Sinatra bombast, 80s pop anthems, techno nostalgia, Bonnie Tyler melodrama, Chicago love ballads, and even glam-rock oddities that neither host would have admitted to liking back in the day. Their personal stories—Halloween costumes gone wrong, uncomfortable car-ride reveals, and cringe-yet-iconic party moments—bring the music to life with humor and heart. The guys also celebrate modern rediscoveries, genre mashups, and the joy of embracing the songs they once hid “deep underground.” The episode caps off with a surprise clip from GART and a tribute spin from The Rods, tying together family, fandom, and the music that shaped them. This Saturday at 5:30pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Rise Attire Badlands https://badlandsmedia.tv/rise • Scales Gear https://badlandsmedia.tv/scales Promo Code: BADLANDS • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot close out The Audio Files season with a cinematic tribute to Cocoa Beach, the home of rockets, surfboards, and the Great American Restoration Tour. Broadcasting from the edge of liftoff, the duo blends 60 years of beach and space-inspired music, from Frankie Avalon’s Beach Blanket Bingo to Bowie’s Space Oddity and Flock of Seagulls’ Space Age Love Song. They trace the strange but beautiful collision of 1960s surf culture and NASA’s space program, weaving in punk, new wave, and glam rock detours along the way. Between stories of CanCon’s “spacey” beach party, Brad’s Jersey Shore nostalgia, and Jay’s Ace Frehley memories, this episode feels like a warm night by the ocean, equal parts nostalgia, laughter, and heart. The finale ends on a high note with Sinatra’s timeless Fly Me to the Moon, a song once played aboard Apollo 11 and now closing out the pre-GART celebration with style and soul. This Saturday at 5:30pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Tamarac Gardens https://TamaracGarden.com Promo Code: BADLANDS • Vanman https://BadlandsMedia.tv/Vanman • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot are joined by special guest Abbey Zerbo for a nostalgic and hilariously spooky Halloween edition of The Audio Files. From Danny Elfman’s Nightmare Before Christmas to the Wednesday Addams dance scene, the crew dives into the music, movies, and mischief that make Halloween unforgettable. They swap childhood trick-or-treat stories, debate candy corn, and laugh through vintage clips, from Jerry Seinfeld’s Halloween monologue to Abbott and Costello’s monster classics. Featuring iconic Halloween tracks from The Misfits, Alice Cooper, Michael Jackson, and even Ministry, this jam-packed episode celebrates everything creepy, campy, and candy-coated. Whether you’re a horror buff or just here for the nostalgia, this one’s a treat, no tricks. This Saturday at 5:30pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • River BTC https://badlandsmedia.tv/River • Trezor Crypto Wallet https://badlandsmedia.tv/trezor • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

This Saturday at 6:00pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • River BTC https://badlandsmedia.tv/River • Trezor Crypto Wallet https://badlandsmedia.tv/trezor • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

This Saturday at 5:45pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Conscious Strength https://badlandsmedia.tv/strength Promo Code: Badlands • MyPillow https://www.mypillow.com/ Promo Code: BADLANDS Or call 800-795-5154 • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot

Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot kick off a new series diving into the overlooked gems of one of rock’s greatest bands: The Rolling Stones. This episode isn’t about the hits, it’s about the tracks that got buried under the weight of their legendary catalog. From raw blues numbers and psychedelic experiments to hidden ballads and gritty rockers, Brad and Jaytriot unpack the stories, riffs, and cultural moments that make these songs timeless in their own right. With sharp commentary, musical insight, and plenty of humor, they highlight how the Stones’ deep cuts reveal just as much about the band’s genius as their chart-toppers. Part one sets the stage for a journey through the lesser-known corners of the Stones’ discography, giving listeners a fresh appreciation for the band’s depth and range. This Saturday at 5:45pm ET Episode Archive: https://rumble.com/playlists/Q-BeilgzPW8 Join Brad and Jay as they listen to music, talk about music and dissect their favorite jams every week on the audio files. Leave us a Badlands Boost! https://badlandsmedia.tv/boost Sponsored by: • Rise Attire Badlands https://badlandsmedia.tv/rise • Scales Gear badlandsmedia.tv/scales Promo Code: Badlands • Soft Disclosure https://SoftDisclosure.com Promo Code: BADLANDS Merch: https://badlandsmedia.tv/merch Follow & Support Badlands Media: https://linktr.ee/badlandsmediatv Our Daily Schedule: https://badlandsmedia.tv/schedule GART: Tickets/Information https://badlandsmedia.tv/events Interested in promoting your business? [email protected] The Audio Files are: Jaytriot: https://twitter.com/drjay999 Brad Zerbo: https://www.youtube.com/Zerbo803 https://twitter.com/CologeroGetz https://truthsocial.com/@BradCGZ https://LogicalBrad.TV #BradZerbo #Jaytriot