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Roddy Piper and Cowboys & Aliens
Original Air Date: 08-5-2011

It’s time to pay the piper on this week’s show. Who says real men don’t wear kilts? The featured guest at NWA Wrestling Legends FanFest, taking place Aug. 4-7 at Atlanta’s Airport Marriott Hotel, is none other than Roddy Piper. Piper lets loose on “The PCK Show” with an exclusive interview and talks about his impact on pop culture, including his role in the John Carpenter sci-fi classic “They Live.” We also hear from Daniel “James Bond” Craig about his new film “Cowboys & Aliens.” Cool cuts come from the Chairmen of the Board, Bow Wow Wow and the Blues Brothers.

Dolly Parton and Terry Funk
Original Air Date: 07-29-2011

Old-school rasslin’ fans will be experiencing NWA Wrestling Legends FanFest Weekend right here in Atlanta August 4-7 at the Airport Marriott Hotel. Many of the big names from back in the day will be there, including Roddy Piper, Jerry Lawler, Mr. Wrestling II and the legendary Terry Funk. Funk went onto carve out a film career in movies like “Road House” and others. And speaking of legends, you don’t get much bigger than Dolly Parton. The singer-songwriter and entreprenuer is coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park on Aug. 3. She’ll be calling into the show talking about her amazing career, the movie she recently shot here in Atlanta, and much more. Jon spins lots of Dolly and a duet of the Doors classic “Roadhouse Blues” featuring Jim Morrison and John Lee Hooker.

Captain America and Get Delicious
Original Air Date: 07-22-2011

It’s a big week for comic geeks as “Captain America: The First Avenger” hits the big screen. Chris Evans, the film’s star, talks about suiting up as the good Captain. Jon gabs about some of the new Captain America toys and collectibes out right now, as well as some San Diego Comic Con exclusive collectibes fellow nerds can’t wait to get their mitts on. And our old pal Jim Stacy, a multi-talented entertainer and performer, is at it again with “Get Delicious Again,” his food special on PBA 30. Jim comes in the studio and chats about the new show. Jon spins some James Brown, Weird Al and cuts from the “Captain America: The First Avenger” soundtrack.

Bad Teacher and Julie Andrews
Original Air Date: 07-15-2011

Jon goes back to school early with Adrian Kali Turner, a young actor who can be seen in the new film “Bad Teacher” alongside Cameron Diaz. He’s a native Atlantan who also stars on AMC’s awesome zombie series “The Walking Dead.” And on Sunday July 17, the Fox Theatre in Atlanta will be showing a special singalong version of the classic musical “The Sound of Music.” So in honor of “The Sound of Music” singalong Jon replays his interview with star Julie Andrews. Music comes courtesy of Weird Al, Rockpile, Toots & The Maytals and Julie Andrews.

Rock of Ages and American Reunion
Original Air Date: 07-8-2011

It’s another rocking week on “The PCK Show.” “American Idol” alumni Constantine Maroulis, who’s starring in the musical “Rock of Ages” in Atlanta through July 10, calls in on the Bat Phone. And actor Vik Sahay from the NBC comedy “Chuck” stops in the studio. Sahay is in Atlanta right now shooting “American Reunion,” the latest sequel in the “American Pie” franchise. Jon plucks this week’s set list from the “Rock of Ages” soundtrack.

Girls Rock Camp Atl and Transformers
Original Air Date: 07-5-2011

Acclaimed actor John Malkovich has joined the “Transformers” film series. This week he’ll be talking about the latest installment “Tranformers: Dark of the Moon.” We’ll also be talking with Stacey Singer, one of the organizers of Girls Rock Camp ATL, a rock ‘n’ roll camp for girls ages 10 to 16. So in honor of Girls Rock Camp ATL, Jon spins songs from some of his favorite women who rock including Joan Jett, Nancy Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. He also plays Mastodon’s cover of ZZ Top’s “Just Got Paid,” which appears on the “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” soundtrack. And Jon digs out a super cheezy anthem from the 1986 “Transformers” animated film.

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