Episode's summary
WE WANNA ROCK! And this week, we've got a little help from an actual rock legend to make it happen! Mike and Joe are back, and we're cranking the volume ALL the way up for Rock Like Dee, an absolutely killer celebration of 80s rock and metal featuring some of the most awesome performances from the Friday Night Karaoke community! And this isn't just any theme week. Dee Snider himself, the legendary frontman of Twisted Sister, kicked things off with a personal video challenging our FNK family to get loud, get proud, and bring back that rebellious spirit of 80s rock! More than 200 members answered the call, and holy cow, did they deliver! We've got everything from power ballads and arena rock to heavy metal and some seriously unexpected rock stars. Plus, Dee comes back at the end of the episode to congratulate our Theme of the Week winner and offer some actual rock star advice. How freaking cool is that?! Featured Performances: Scott Clarke - "The Price" by Twisted Sister How else do you kick off a Dee Snider…
WE WANNA ROCK! And this week, we've got a little help from an actual rock legend to make it happen! Mike and Joe are back, and we're cranking the volume ALL the way up for Rock Like Dee, an absolutely killer celebration of 80s rock and metal featuring some of the most awesome performances from the Friday Night Karaoke community! And this isn't just any theme week. Dee Snider himself, the legendary frontman of Twisted Sister, kicked things off with a personal video challenging our FNK family to get loud, get proud, and bring back that rebellious spirit of 80s rock! More than 200 members answered the call, and holy cow, did they deliver! We've got everything from power ballads and arena rock to heavy metal and some seriously unexpected rock stars. Plus, Dee comes back at the end of the episode to congratulate our Theme of the Week winner and offer some actual rock star advice. How freaking cool is that?! Featured Performances: Scott Clarke - "The Price" by Twisted Sister How else do you kick off a Dee Snider…
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Rock Like Dee (Snider)
ListenedWE WANNA ROCK! And this week, we've got a little help from an actual rock legend to make it happen! Mike and Joe are back, and we're cranking the volume ALL the way up for Rock Like Dee, an absolutely killer celebration of 80s rock and metal featuring some of the most awesome performances from the Friday Night Karaoke community! And this isn't just any theme week. Dee Snider himself, the legendary frontman of Twisted Sister, kicked things off with a personal video challenging our FNK family to get loud, get proud, and bring back that rebellious spirit of 80s rock! More than 200 members answered the call, and holy cow, did they deliver! We've got everything from power ballads and arena rock to heavy metal and some seriously unexpected rock stars. Plus, Dee comes back at the end of the episode to congratulate our Theme of the Week winner and offer some actual rock star advice. How freaking cool is that?! Featured Performances: Scott Clarke - "The Price" by Twisted Sister How else do you kick off a Dee Snider…
That's Deep, Bro (Deep Karaoke Songs)
ListenedIt's Episode 77 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was That's Deep, Bro! This week, Mike and Joe go a little deeper than usual with an episode built around songs that mean something more. Some of these picks have hidden meaning baked right into the lyrics. Some clearly hit on a more personal level for the singer. Either way, this one is full of songs that make you stop, listen a little closer, and feel something. It is still FNK, so even with all the depth, it stays fun, honest, and full of personality. You get big voices, great song choices, some unexpected moments, and the kind of conversations that remind you why this group works so well in the first place. These are not just people singing songs. These are people connecting to them. Featured performances Marc Cross with Hurt by Nine Inch Nails / Johnny Cash A killer way to open the show. Mike and Joe both really leaned into how heavy this song already is, then talked about how wild it is that Marc made them want to go back and listen to…
2026 FNK and... GO!
ListenedIt’s the new-year kickoff episode that starts at full throttle and somehow keeps finding another gear. In “2026 FNK and… GO,” Mike and Joe spin a playlist built for the first cheers of the year - loud, proud, a little chaotic (in the best way), and powered by the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group. Along the way, they riff on the “countdown” theme landing after the calendar flipped, hype up the FNK crew, and keep circling back to one mission: start 2026 with big energy, big voices, and zero hesitation. Featured performances (with the moments that made them pop on the show) Kristoff Crafton - “Drink Myself Drunk” (Rebel Son): The ultimate “hit play and the year starts now” opener. Mike and Joe immediately talk about it like a repeat-listen anthem and even bring up singing it together at PodFest in Orlando. Jennifer Adams - “Get the Party Started” (Pink): Introduced with full love as a longtime pillar of the community (and a group moderator) - then the dynamic duo nerds out over how tough it is to “record…
A Very Merry Friday Night Karaoke Christmas
ListenedIt really is the most wonderful time of the year, and Mike and Joe lean fully into the holiday spirit with this festive episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast. A Very Merry Friday Night Karaoke Christmas brings together performances from the FNK Facebook group’s Christmas Theme of the Week, mixing classic holiday standards, comedy favorites, and even an original Christmas song. The result is exactly what FNK does best - warmth, humor, talent, and a lot of personality. This episode is less about perfection and more about joy. You will hear laughter, behind-the-scenes banter, and genuine reactions as Mike and Joe celebrate the community, the moderators, and the creativity that comes out in full force during the holidays. Featured Performances: Bonnie Richelle – “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams A perfect opener that immediately sets the tone. Mike and Joe call out how effortlessly Bonnie brings classic Christmas warmth and why this song feels like the true starting gun for the…
Turn It Up To 11
ListenedIt's Episode 74 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Turn it up to 11. Ready to blow the roof off your next karaoke night? This week, Mike and Joe crank the volume all the way to eleven with Turn It Up To 11, an adrenaline-fueled episode featuring the most earth-shaking, wall-rattling performances from our FNK Facebook crew. From soulful wails to gritty rock bangers, these power vocals and full-throttle anthems are guaranteed to leave you breathless—in the best way possible! So grab your air guitar, tighten those vocal cords, and prepare for a sonic onslaught of epic proportions. It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s the ultimate celebration of karaoke turned all the way up. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Paul Bright casts a spell with “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - haunting, powerful, and completely unforgettable. Neil Burgess channels raw emotion with “House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals - gritty storytelling at full volume. Mike…