In this episode, we talk with Bob Nalbandian, director of the docuseries “Inside Metal: The Pioneers Of Hard Rock And Metal.” Bob shares his growing up rock stories and some amazing stories about making these documentaries and growing up in LA

Podchaser Cole Raven, Running Wild- EP056

4 Jul 22nd, 2018 1h 5m

On this episode of Growin' Up Rock, we talk with Podchaser co-founder Cole Raven. Podcasts are booming. There's a podcast for everything, and Podchaser’s database and discovery engine has quickly become a go-to resource for podcast devotees. Of

Fabulous First – Happy Anniversary – EP058

7 Aug 5th, 2018 1h 54m

We're celebrating our Fabulous First. Happy Anniversary Growin' Up Rock Listeners!! Remember the first time you heard one of your all-time favorite bands? How about the first time you saw them in concert? Growin' Up Rock is turning one, so we

The Filthy 15 – EP055

3 1 Jul 16th, 2018 1h 47m

In this episode we get down and dirty with a closer look at the infamous Filthy 15 list of rock and pop songs, put out by the PMRC in 1985. What happens in 1985 when politicians' wives, with way too much time on their hands, catch their childre

Growin’ Up Hollywood – EP003

2 Aug 10th, 2017 1h 17m

Get to know Growin’ Up Rock Podcast co-host Sonny "Hollywood" Pooni a little better. In this episode, Sonny shares some of the high school stories and memories growing up in California that occurred during his graduation year of 1986, and talks

Stryper’s Michael Sweet – EP049

2 1 Jun 4th, 2018 51m 18s

Stryper has been a Growin' Up Rock part of my life since they released the Yellow and Black Attack back in 1984. Singer and lead guitarist Michael Sweet is an amazing singer and we feel criminally underrated as a guitar player, so it is an hono

Prince, We Like It Heavy – EP042

3 1 Apr 22nd, 2018 1h 27m

We Love Prince and we like it heavy, so we want to celebrate the rock n roll side of his music on this 2nd anniversary of his passing. Legends never die. “I never meant to cause use any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain…” Whether Pr

Dokken Top 5 At This Minute – EP057

2 2 Jul 29th, 2018 1h 56m

It’s been a long time coming but we are finally doing a Dokken Top 5 List. On this episode we spin the Dial O’ Destiny and pick our top 5 favorite Dokken tunes. At least at this minute. Sonny and I are such huge Dokken fans, we found it impossi

Restrayned Interview – EP010

2 1 Sep 4th, 2017 1h 4m

In the latest episode of GUR, we talk with Restrayned guitarist and singer Tony Musallam. Restrayned is a hard and heavy unsigned band from the west coast. This band is a great example of fantastic undiscovered music that exist out in the world

Hollywood’s Wild Hair Volume 3 – EP111

8 Aug 18th, 2019 1h 3m

Episode Description: Hollywood's Wild Hair has become a staple of the podcast. It gives Sonny the opportunity to play a bunch of music, and tell a few stories while flying solo or entertaining a special guest. It basically lets Hollywood be a r

Hollywood’s Wild Hair – Volume 2 – EP102

9 Jun 16th, 2019 1h 26m

Episode Description: Hollywood's Wild Hair Volume 2 goes from doing a solo episode to being joined by long time friend Tony Musallam of the band Restrayned. The idea is to reminiscence a bit, share some stories of yesteryear, play some killer

Dave Meniketti Of Y & T – EP100

6 Jun 2nd, 2019 1h 57m

Episode Description: It's our 100th episode and we are celebrating in a big way. We are honored to have on the show with us, Y & T founding member Dave Meniketti. We figured in Dave's 45 year career, there hasn't been a question he hasn't answe

Steve Stevens Interview – EP043

2 Apr 29th, 2018 1h 28m

The amazing and super talented Grammy award winning guitarist Steve Stevens is interviewed on this episode of the Growin' Up Rock Podcast. Long time Billy Idol guitarist and songwriter Steve Stevens was gracious enough to spend time with me an

Hollywood’s Wild Hair – Volume 1

4 1 Dec 16th, 2018 54m 34s

If you don’t know it by now, Sonny “Hollywood” Pooni has issues (we are kidding, well...kind of). One of them is when he gets an idea in his head, he can’t let it go. So, let us introduce a solo episode from Hollywood himself called, Wild Hai

Sons Of Apollo Interview w/ Jeff Scott Soto – EP033

1 1 Feb 21st, 2018 1h 15m

Super group Sons Of Apollo vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has embraced his artistry and explored many genres of music that make him happy. Being able to be creative in so many different genres of music has not only made Jeff a go to singer by many a

Hollywood's Wild Hair Volume 4

4 Oct 27th, 2019 1h 4m

Hollywood's Wild Hair has become a staple of the podcast. It gives Sonny the opportunity to play a bunch of music and tell a few stories while flying solo or entertaining a special guest. It basically lets Hollywood be a radio DJ and feel free

15 Songs We Can’t Live Without – EP107

2 Jul 21st, 2019 1h 48m

Episode Description: We cover 15 songs we just can’t live without. If all music was wiped out forever, what 15 songs would you save? Sonny and I like a lot of different music. If we only had 15 songs to save, we think it should be a variety. Wh

Busting Out The Ballads – EP085

1 Feb 10th, 2019 1h 23m

Episode Description: It's almost Valentine's Day, so Sonny and Steven are busting out the ballads in this episode picking out some great rock n roll from Warrant, Richie Kotzen, Halestorm, Steelheart, Velvet Revolver, The Struts, and more. What

Cinderella Top 5 – EP066

2 1 Sep 23rd, 2018 1h 29m

This week Sonny and I scream “SHAKE ME” at the top of our lungs all night as we both pick our Top 5 Cinderella songs. We barely avoid an all-out brawl on mic when we both claim a song as our favorite, deciding in the end to let technology pick

This Ain’t No Disco ’90 – EP059

4 Aug 12th, 2018 1h 46m

It's time for another installment of “This Ain’t No Disco” on Growin’ Up Rock. In an episode from the Growin' Up Rock Vaults. (yes we recorded this one last year - see if you can tell) This ain't no disco, but it sure as hell is rock n roll at

Hollywood’s Nite Out – Bonus Episode

2 Jul 20th, 2018 48m 31s

Hollywood's nite out on the town results in an impromptu coming together for the Growin' Up Rock Co-host In this bonus episode. Sonny, Steven, and Steven's wife Jen meet up in a undisclosed location to have dinner and take in a Kip Winger acous

Jacob Cade – Young Rock Rising – EP053

1 Jul 2nd, 2018 1h 29m

Jacob Cade represents the young rock rising in music today. The young 19 year old up and coming singer / guitar player from Denver sits down with Growin’ Up Rock to share his experiences working with famed hard rock producer Michael Wagner, and

Joel Hoekstra Interview – EP045

May 13th, 2018 1h 26m

Whitesnake's guitarist, Joel Hoekstra is the perfect portrait of what today’s guitar god looks like. The man comes across as humble with true personal values, but on stage just enough attitude and swagger that draws you in, and has you standing

Bob Kulick Interview – EP029

1 Jan 15th, 2018 44m 22s

Bob Kulick is an amazing guitar player and Grammy Award winning producer who has played and written with artist like Kiss, W.A.S.P., Diana Ross, Meatloaf, Patti Labelle, and Michael Bolton just to name a few. Steven & Sonny interview Bob to d

Color By Numbers – EP024

1 Dec 11th, 2017 1h 32m

Numbers and colors are all around us, so we decide to explore some song titles and bands that contain a number or color in the title. There are a shit ton of songs that either have a color or a number in the title. Hell for that matter, there a