Episode 12: Walk This Way

What happens when a "washed-up" 70s rock band and a trio of hip-hop pioneers are forced into a room with an $8,000 check and a sledgehammer? In this high-energy episode of Accidental Legends, hosts Matt and Dirk dive into the 1986 remake of "Walk This Way"—a track they call the "cultural defibrillator" of the 80s. Explore the unlikely collision between Aerosmith, then struggling with a $20 million drug habit and fading relevance, and Run-DMC, the "Kings of Queens" who were ready to bust through more than just physical walls.Why You Can’t Miss This Episode:

• The Architect of Cool: Meet a 23-year-old Rick Rubin producing masterpieces from a dorm room.
• The Great Divide: Hear the behind-the-scenes tension of two musical worlds staring each other down across a studio hallway.
• A Second Lease on Life: Discover how this single track didn't just top the charts—it likely saved Steven Tyler and Joe Perry’s lives.
• The Adidas Revolution: Learn how a hip-hop anthem rescued a dying footwear giant and birthed the modern sneaker deal.

From "Toxic Twins" to global icons, this episode tracks the moment music changed forever. It’s a story of sobriety, synergy, and a literal hole in the wall.