The Audio Files Ep. 1: Back in Black, Boogeymen, and the Greatest Van Halen Story Ever Told

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In the premiere episode of The Audio Files, hosts Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot fire up Saturday night with a high-voltage celebration of all things music. From their roots as lifelong metalheads to their guilty pleasures in disco and Motown, the duo delivers deep musical passion with equal parts reverence and riotous fun. They kick off with a tribute to AC/DC and Casey & the Sunshine Band, then trade stories of their earliest musical influences, Brad’s Monkees obsession and metal awakening via Sepultura and Megadeth, and Jay’s unforgettable childhood brush with David Lee Roth (and the comment that ended a potential stepdad relationship in one sentence).

The show includes a heartfelt Mother’s Day In Memoriam segment, spotlighting Glenn Miller and Blondie, plus a sobering tribute to Blondie’s late drummer Clem Burke. The pair also introduce a recurring segment, Video Killed the Radio Star, launching with Billy Squier’s legendary career-killing video for “Rock Me Tonight.” From punk and metal to disco and funk, The Audio Files is a love letter to music across genres, with live commentary, backstories, and raw appreciation for what makes music timeless.

As they sign off with Parliament’s “Flashlight,” it’s clear: this isn’t just another music podcast. It’s a full-body jam session and a joyride through the soundtrack of your life.