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Cheap Tracks

Jan 30, 2026

 

We kick off the new year with a nod to an album that deserves some cake and ice cream. It was 40 years ago when Cheap Trick delivered its ninth album and probably its most bewildering to many fans at the time. Call us a doctor because we need a dose of “Take Me To The Top.”

 


Dec 24, 2025

Wrapping up the year, Chris and Mike look at the band's cover of John Lennnon's "Gimme Some Truth," on the 45th anniversary of Lennon's assasination. The hosts dive into the songwriting process of The Beatles, McCartney's contribution, protest songs in general and also discuss the band's recent statment regarding...


Nov 15, 2025

There's a new Cheap Trick album on store shelves and Mike and Chris are back to share their initial reactions as they go through the latest, song by song.


Apr 14, 2025

This week, Chris and Mike take a trip back to 1981 when Cheap Trick became the go to band for your weird Canadian cartoon with "Ohm Sweet Ohm" off of the ROCK AND RULE soundtrack.


Apr 1, 2025

Happy Cheap Trick Day!

 

This week, Mike and Chris are joined by Chicagoland rock 'n' roll luminary Jason Narducy to discuss his adoration for Cheap Trick's "Need Your Love," live on tape from the late Steve Albini's Electrical Audio studios.