Episode 9: Blood Runs Cold (with Sean McGinity)

This week, your Regarding…Slang hosts Wolfie, Scotzo, podcasting overlord Corey, and Chaz are joined by podcaster, musician, and boneless podcasting mainstay Sean McGinity as they explore one of Slang’s most haunting tracks — “Blood Runs Cold.”

Before the needle drops, the crew reminisces about their Def Leppard origin stories, the formative power of B-sides, and the eternal debate: is Pyromania for the cool kids or just a gateway to leather pants and Union Jack tees? Sean shares how the album’s basslines hit differently on a new sound system, while Corey and Chaz debate whether “Blood Runs Cold” is Def Leppard at their most vulnerable or just a power ballad with extra atmosphere.

The song itself? A bluesy, ethereal tribute to the late Steve Clark, with lyrics that cut deeper the more you know the backstory. The gang dissects Joe Elliott’s vocal performance, Phil Collen’s songwriting, and the emotional weight behind lines like “living is the best revenge.” Scott draws parallels to dreamy Connecticut jam bands, while Corey and Wolfie argue over the merits of the rough mix versus the album cut. Along the way, they debate who’s really singing those background harmonies, and whether Def Leppard’s signature sound needs more polish or more rawness.

This episode features:

🎸 Sean McGinity’s tales from the Sean Geek and Fast Fret podcast, plus news of a secret Boneless Records project

🥁 A forensic listen to the guitar solo and the subtle piano touches

🗳️ Unanimous praise for a song that’s equal parts tribute and therapy session

🍗 Breaking news on boneless chicken recalls and KFC’s latest menu shakeups

By the end, the crew is equal parts introspective and irreverent, just like Def Leppard channeling grief into melody. But one thing’s for sure: when the riffs are heartfelt and the harmonies are fragile, even the boneless couch philosophers get a little misty-eyed — and somewhere, a Def Leppard fan is crying.

The Show

Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

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Episode 5: Gift of Flesh (with Josh Caldwell)

This week, your Regarding…Slang hosts Wolfie, Scotzo, podcasting overlord Corey, and Chaz are joined by podcaster, musician, and self-described “boneless couch philosopher” Josh Caldwell as they crack open Slang’s most feral track — “Gift of Flesh.”

Before the amps even warm up, the gang detours through Phil Collins tributes (and coconut oil stories you’ll never un-hear), heartfelt reflections on Chaz's fallen heroe Ace Frehley, and a debate over whether harmonies are a Def Leppard necessity or just one more thing to lose in the grunge fog. Josh and Corey call out the band for ditching their signature layered vocals, while Scott wonders if “Gift of Flesh” is what happens when Sheffield meets Seattle — and Wolfie swears it’s Foo Fighters before Foo Fighters knew who they were.

The song itself? A muscular, riff-driven outburst that sounds like Adrenalize and Soundgarden got drunk together and woke up in a dive bar bathroom, with the Colour and the Shape all over their pants. Caldwell praises the raw guitar tone and the acoustic drum sound (“finally, something human”), while everyone else argues whether the vocals are gritty authenticity or just Joe Elliott forgetting he’s Joe Elliott. Somewhere in there, they discover a lost version called Black Train, debate whether Phil secretly sang lead, and compare the riff to Ozzy and Van Halen before things inevitably derail into stripper metaphors for commercial success.

This episode features:

🎸 Josh Caldwell’s tales of Phil Collins, G4 clinics, and awkward guitar god encounters

🥁 A forensic listen to Rick Allen’s acoustic drum magic

🗳️ A rare mostly-positive vote that proves miracles can happen when the riffs are good enough

🛋️ The birth of Boneless Couching as an acceptable social engagement subject

By the end, the crew’s equal parts nostalgic and punch-drunk, just like Def Leppard trying on flannel for the first and last time. But one thing’s for sure: if you’re comparing Def Leppard to the Foo Fighters, somewhere Kevin Brown’s already packing his bags for another cliff dive.

The Show

Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

GO BONELESS

Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the crew digs into “Deliver Me,” a dark, grungy detour in the Leppard catalogue — complete with Pearl Jam vibes, Alice Cooper echoes, and the unforgettable lyric debate over what exactly Joe Elliott tastes on his breath.

Joining Chaz, Corey, Scott, and Wolfe is special guest Schatz, who rolls in from Rush Rash to lend his drummer’s ear and discover how Rick Allen’s acoustic kit changed everything. From dissecting Rick Savage’s bass tone to calling out blatant Jeremy rip-offs, the guys find equal parts grit and laughter in the murky middle of Slang.

And hidden throughout the episode? Easter eggs and callbacks for true Regarding fans to catch.

Special Bonus: a full-on Boys Night Out moment featuring wrestling themes, sing-alongs, and a spirited takedown of the Van Halen Record Store Day fiasco.

Also:

• 📨 Mailbag mayhem — Kevin Brown’s savage review and “Who Hurt Kevin?” theories
• 🎧 The Dave & Dave Unchained shout-out that sent Chaz’s phone buzzing
• 🤘 Unplanned detours into Balance, Poison, and the Boneless Network reveal

The Show

Three guys who are various stages of Def Leppard fans, and a guy who's just heard the hits (maybe...some of them.) Join the guys over a plate of Buffalo Chicken Wings as they give Def Leppard's 1996 album Slang an honest listen and try to figure out just what the hell "Slang" means anyways. Is it too late for love or can we work it out to find a way to get Slang the love and affection it deserves? Listen as we listen so you don't have to, and discover for yourself. Proudly sponsored by podcastle.ai and fourstringmedia, not by Romney's Everest Kendal Mints or Buffalo Chicken Wings in general. Do you like Def Leppard? We like Def Leppard. Yep.

GO BONELESS

Certified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.