Tiki Talk with Ben Willis: The History of the Lei and High-Seas Style

Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban: Box Office Battles, Simpson Makeovers, and Ice Cream Deals

A tense new World War II drama hits theaters this weekend, pitting a British actor against an American counterpart over conditions that could disrupt D-Day. Plus, a new heist thriller centers around a piano tuner's unique skills, a stand-up comedian stars as a clueless stay-at-home dad, a legendary action franchise locks in a prequel release date, and an ice cream brand makes a statement regarding a recently canceled late-night host. Listen now. Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.com Podcast Footer: Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more!  Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

Music News with Pat Urban: Festival Lineups, Concert Feuds, and D.C. Tour Departures

Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen announce a massive new festival coming to Maryland this fall. Plus, a major music festival in Chicago unveils a roster featuring a legendary punk act's new configuration despite an ongoing feud, and a D.C. concert series faces a massive wave of sudden artist departures. Listen now. Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.com Podcast Footer: Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more!  Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

Tiki Talk with Ben Willis: The History of the Lei and High-Seas Style

There is a fine line between authentic Pacific culture and the escapist fantasy that mid-century tiki bars built around it. This week, Ben Willis dives into the surprisingly deep history of the lei. From its sacred origins and the wide variety of traditional materials used to weave them, Ben reveals how these symbols of hospitality evolved into a staple of state-side fashion. Plus, he breaks down the Hollywood influence and a classic television episode that launched a massive backyard luau trend, all while serving up a custom vintage cocktail recipe—the Lei Maker—designed for total island relaxation. Listen now. Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.com Podcast Footer: Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more!  Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

Mega Rock's Hometown Hero - Andy Sutton

🎉 Congratulations to this Mega Rock’s Hometown Hero, Andy Sutton! Andy teaches business curriculum at DuBois Central Catholic School, helping students learn real-world skills like financial literacy, business law, entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and global business. He also shares his knowledge beyond the classroom as founder and chief market strategist of Sutton & Associates, LLC, editor of The Centsible Investor and My Two Cents, and through casual EMS instruction with Curwensville EMS. Andy was nominated by Lex Albert, who says he helped pave the way for her through school and in life, and helped her understand how to be an amazing human being from a teacher’s point of view and a human point of view. That is the kind of impact people never forget. 👏 Congratulations, Andy Sutton, and thank you for helping shape future leaders. Hometown Hero is brought to you by Leslie Malburg Allstate Insurance in Brookville! Podcast Footer: Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more!  Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

Rewind & Rock with Sharon Stewart: The Counterculture Anthem Hidden on a B-Side

We're heading back to May 29, 1971, the day Five Man Electrical Band officially crashed the Billboard charts with their legendary track, "Signs." Sharon Stewart shares how a frustrated Route 66 road trip inspired a message that was originally buried and ignored on a B-side. From the real-world tension behind that famous opening line to its evolution into a massive rock anthem targeting the establishment, rules, and fences—this track captured a movement perfectly. Listen now. Stream Mega Rock anytime on the MegaRockPA app or at MegaRockPA.com Podcast Footer: Thanks for tuning in to Mega Rock On Demand!   Don’t forget to subscribe for more of the Rock Report with Sharon Stewart, Music News and Hollywood Minute with Pat Urban and more!  Follow us on social media @MegaRockPA for more music content and exclusive giveaways. Got a topic or question for the show? Drop us a message—we’d love to hear from you!