Episode #334August 19, 2025
Van Halen, Def Leppard, AC/DC and More - Epic Rock Battle
Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella face off in a classic rock trivia showdown, hosted by the one and only Shelle Crow (@ShelleCrow — author and relationship expert). Questions cover Van Halen, Def Leppard, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC, Mama Cass, the Eagles, Jethro Tull, Pete Townshend, and more.
👉 Play along at home and see if you can outscore Robert and Gary! Comment your score and let us know where you beat them.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Hard rock trivia showdown begins with Shelle, Gary, and Robert
00:45 – Rules of the game explained (coin toss, steals, house wins if both miss)
02:05 – Shelle introduces herself (author of Communicating With Men: What Your Mother Should Have Taught You)
02:34 – Question 1: Who financed Van Halen’s first demo?
03:22 – Question 2: Def Leppard’s first album
03:41 – Question 3: Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarist
05:23 – Discussion: Hendrix, Billy Gibbons, and surprising influences
05:51 – Question 4: What killed Mama Cass? (and the “ham sandwich” myth)
07:31 – Question 5: First heavy metal album to hit #1 on Billboard
08:37 – Question 6: The sewing machine that inspired AC/DC’s name
09:24 – Nikola Tesla, alternating current, and how rock educated us on science
10:40 – Question 7: Which band was Eric Clapton NOT a member of?
11:17 – Question 8: Who were the Eagles a backup band for?
13:17 – Question 9: The infamous 1988 Grammy for Hard Rock/Metal (Jethro Tull wins!)
15:13 – Question 10: First guitarist to smash a guitar onstage
16:59 – Final score, wrap-up, and laughs
17:40 – Shelle plugs her website & books (ShellyCrowe.com)
18:00 – Closing thanks, reminders to like, subscribe, and share
📣 Social Media Caption
🎶 Think you know your hard rock trivia? Put your knowledge to the test!
Robert John Hadfield (@Audiomover), Gary Casella, and special guest host/author Shelle Crow go head-to-head in a classic rock trivia quiz covering Van Halen, Def Leppard, Hendrix, AC/DC, Mama Cass, Eagles, Jethro Tull, Pete Townshend, and more.
⚡ Play along at home and drop your score in the comments! Did you beat them?
🔖 Hashtags & Mentions
#HardRockTrivia #ClassicRock #MusicQuiz #VanHalen #DefLeppard #Hendrix #ACDC #Eagles #KISS #JethroTull #RockHistory #Audiomover #VinylCommunity
👉 Play along at home and see if you can outscore Robert and Gary! Comment your score and let us know where you beat them.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Hard rock trivia showdown begins with Shelle, Gary, and Robert
00:45 – Rules of the game explained (coin toss, steals, house wins if both miss)
02:05 – Shelle introduces herself (author of Communicating With Men: What Your Mother Should Have Taught You)
02:34 – Question 1: Who financed Van Halen’s first demo?
03:22 – Question 2: Def Leppard’s first album
03:41 – Question 3: Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarist
05:23 – Discussion: Hendrix, Billy Gibbons, and surprising influences
05:51 – Question 4: What killed Mama Cass? (and the “ham sandwich” myth)
07:31 – Question 5: First heavy metal album to hit #1 on Billboard
08:37 – Question 6: The sewing machine that inspired AC/DC’s name
09:24 – Nikola Tesla, alternating current, and how rock educated us on science
10:40 – Question 7: Which band was Eric Clapton NOT a member of?
11:17 – Question 8: Who were the Eagles a backup band for?
13:17 – Question 9: The infamous 1988 Grammy for Hard Rock/Metal (Jethro Tull wins!)
15:13 – Question 10: First guitarist to smash a guitar onstage
16:59 – Final score, wrap-up, and laughs
17:40 – Shelle plugs her website & books (ShellyCrowe.com)
18:00 – Closing thanks, reminders to like, subscribe, and share
📣 Social Media Caption
🎶 Think you know your hard rock trivia? Put your knowledge to the test!
Robert John Hadfield (@Audiomover), Gary Casella, and special guest host/author Shelle Crow go head-to-head in a classic rock trivia quiz covering Van Halen, Def Leppard, Hendrix, AC/DC, Mama Cass, Eagles, Jethro Tull, Pete Townshend, and more.
⚡ Play along at home and drop your score in the comments! Did you beat them?
🔖 Hashtags & Mentions
#HardRockTrivia #ClassicRock #MusicQuiz #VanHalen #DefLeppard #Hendrix #ACDC #Eagles #KISS #JethroTull #RockHistory #Audiomover #VinylCommunity
Chapters
00:00
Intro: Hard rock trivia showdown begins with Shelle, Gary, and Robert
00:45
Rules of the game explained (coin toss, steals, house wins if both miss)
02:05
Shelle introduces herself (author of Communicating With Men: What Your Mother Should Have Taught You)
02:34
Question 1: Who financed Van Halen’s first demo?
03:22
Question 2: Def Leppard’s first album
03:41
Question 3: Jimi Hendrix’s favorite guitarist
05:23
Discussion: Hendrix, Billy Gibbons, and surprising influences
05:51
Question 4: What killed Mama Cass? (and the “ham sandwich” myth)
07:31
Question 5: First heavy metal album to hit #1 on Billboard
08:37
Question 6: The sewing machine that inspired AC/DC’s name
09:24
Nikola Tesla, alternating current, and how rock educated us on science
10:40
Question 7: Which band was Eric Clapton NOT a member of?
11:17
Question 8: Who were the Eagles a backup band for?
13:17
Question 9: The infamous 1988 Grammy for Hard Rock/Metal (Jethro Tull wins!)
15:13
Question 10: First guitarist to smash a guitar onstage
16:59
Final score, wrap-up, and laughs
17:40
Shelle plugs her website & books (ShellyCrowe.com)
18:00
Closing thanks, reminders to like, subscribe, and share
