Decibel Geek Podcast

Beat the Geek Returns: Three Challengers, Three Rounds, and a Whole Lotta Rock Trivia

It’s time for another edition of Beat the Geek—the rock trivia game show that goes to 11!

This time around, three serious music nerds step up to test their hard rock and heavy metal knowledge against the Decibel Geek crew. Professional bass player and music obsessive Donovan White joins the fight, alongside Alex Alt of the Sly Dog Music-Cast and LC from the Cobras & Fire Podcast.

We’ve got three rounds of questions, questionable confidence, deep-cut knowledge, and plenty of chances for somebody to look like a genius—or suddenly forget everything they have ever known about rock and roll.

Donovan and LC take on Chris, while Alex faces Aaron in a special Reverse Beat the Geek round. Chris handles the questions while Aaron takes the hot seat against Alex. The tables have turned, the pressure is on, and nobody is safe.

And because this is Beat the Geek, every round includes a KISS Round. Those questions are worth double points, with points going either to the competitor or their opponent depending on whether the answer is right. In other words: one KISS question can make you a hero, ruin your whole afternoon, or both.

Can Donovan’s bass-player brain carry him past Chris? Will LC bring the Cobras & Fire chaos to the scoreboard? Can Alex knock Aaron off his game in Reverse Beat the Geek?

Hit play and find out.

Listen now to Beat the Geek—the game show that goes to 11!

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Geekwire is back with another round of the latest, greatest, and weirdest in Rock news headlines.

This week, we cover 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame honorees Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and Gene's sudden absence at the ceremonies.

Also on the show: Ace Frehley’s 1975 Les Paul brings serious money at auction (but is it legit?), KISS lays out its 2026 programming for the land-locked Vegas Kruise, and Rush launches its Fifty Something tour with drummer Anika Nilles behind the kit.

Elsewhere, Faith No More’s Bill Gould offers hope for a return to live activity, Vivian Campbell reconnects with Sweet Savage, and Stephen Pearcy reveals his extremely rock-and-roll vocal warmup routine.

We also touch on Ozzy Osbourne’s possible A.I. avatar, the 40th anniversary of Heavy Metal Parking Lot, a new supernatural heavy metal/horror series, and the Download Festival Ferris wheel story that absolutely did not need to happen.

We also share our excitement for the upcoming Mountain Music Fest taking place in Gatlinburg, TN in August. Hang with us there!

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This week on DBG Times, we’re remembering Stiv Bators, Dee Dee Ramone, Robbin Crosby, and Brett Tuggle.

We’re also looking back at album anniversaries from Hellyeah, Saxon, Cheap Trick, Glenn Hughes, Betty Blowtorch, Blue Öyster Cult, Warrant, and many more.

Plus, we’ll clue you in to new music from Midnight Rider, Jared James Nichols, Bad Stuff, Yes, Rachel Bolan, Lex Legion, Sublime, Bloodhunter, and Spread Eagle.

Strap in and hang on tight; it's a mega-long new edition of DBG Times. Dig it!

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Before the fire, before the blood, before the bombs, the boots, the makeup, and the myth… there was a struggling New York band trying to find its way.

This week, we go Before the Thunder with Lew Linet — the man who witnessed Wicked Lester evolve into KISS.

He saw Gene Klein become Gene Simmons, Stanley Eisen become Paul Stanley, Peter Crisscuola become Peter Criss, and Paul Frehley become Ace.

From the shelved Epic Records album to the early club grind at The Daisy, Lew was there before the world understood what was coming.

This is the story of rejection, reinvention, and persistence — told by someone who saw the lightning strike before the thunder rolled.

He later built a career in the automotive industry, carrying those early lessons in perseverance into the training work he still shares today.

We hope you enjoy Before the Thunder: A Conversation with Lew Linet and SHARE with a friend!

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This week on Geekwire, we’re covering possible Poison 2027 live plans, Mötley Crüe’s American Idol appearance, and John 5 responding to backing-track rumors.

We’ll also discuss Geddy Lee’s comments on drummers reaching out after Neil Peart’s passing, Geoff Tate’s unreleased autobiography, Chris Holmes ruling out W.A.S.P., and the upcoming Paul Di’Anno documentary.

Plus, thoughts on new music from Anthrax and The Rolling Stones, and we remember legendary producer Jack Douglas.

All that and more on this edition of Geekwire.

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