Best Godsmack Podcasts (2024)

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Talkin' Rock with Sully of Godsmack, Cullen from Sleep Theory, Cody and Briton of Wage War, James and Sam from Asking Alexandria, and Dale from Seether 57:03

1d ago57:03

57:03

This is a special Riff Fest wrap-up. Before the bands took to the stage of Pine Knob, they spoke with me. I spoke with Sully from Godsmack, Cullen of Sleep Theory, Cody and Briton of Wage War, James and Sam from Asking Alexandria, and Dale from Seether. A huge thank you to each of the bands for talking with me and taking the time to meet with WRIF …

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Talkin' Rock with Teemu Mäntysaari from Megadeth, Chris Jericho, P.J. and Steve of Trixter, Rival Sons' Scott Holiday, and Vinnie Dombrowski of Sponge 1:22:57

23d ago1:22:57

1:22:57

Lots going on with this episode of Talkin' Rock. Teemu Mäntysaari starts us out by talking about his year in Megadeth, how he became a member, how his life has changed, hockey, and more. Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea Cruise will be in early 2025. Chris talks about the cruise's success and how it started. We also discussed the Jane'…

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Barry Kerch of Shinedown on Hot Sauces, New Music and More 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

It's always a great conversation when Barry and myself get together. This week we discussed.... Their series of Hot Sauces. The band working on new music. A drummer who changed the way he played, thus, saving his career. Questions from their head of security about Krampus and a Hell Fest show years ago. ...and more. Enjoy!…

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Talkin' Rock with Ian Hill of Judas Priest and Taproot's Stephen Richards 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

I am wrapping up the week with a new episode of Talkin' Rock with Ian Hill from the Priest and Stephen Richards of Taproot. First, Ian Hill talks about all things Judas Priest. Does he like touring or recording more? Has he read Rob Halford's book? We talk about the careers of Judas Priest and Black Sabbath and their overlap. Plus, he talks about h…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S16 E01 - actor Penelope Ann Miller (Reagan, Carlito's Way, The Freshman) 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor Penelope Ann Miller about her role as Nancy Reagan in the film Reagan (which is in theaters now).Miller discusses working on the film, her research into Reagan, as well as touching on her work in The Freshman (with some funny stories about star Marlo…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E10 - actor/author Nick Searcy (Reagan, Justify This) 33:06

1M ago33:06

33:06

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with actor/author/filmmaker Nick Searcy, who appears as James Burke (former Chief of Staff for President Ronald Reagan) in the film Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid as Reagan and Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan (check the shows for my interview with Miller).Se…

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Talkin' Rock with Motley Crue's John 5, Steel Panther's Michael Starr, and Ray West of Spread Eagle 1:06:20

2M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

It's another big week on the Talkin' Rock with Meltdown podcast. John 5 is up first. We discuss his latest signature guitar, being part of Motley Crue's legacy, and a paranormal experience he had. That's for starters with 5. Steel Panther's Michael Starr is next, as they kick off their tour this week. He tells me about Corey Taylor playing on past …

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Talkin Rock with Brandon Boyd of Incubus, Jason Hook from Flat Black, and Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 1:12:23

2M ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Three guests from different rock genres are on this episode of Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. First up, it's Brandon Boyd from Incubus. We discuss their upcoming tour, and why it's in arenas instead of outdoor sheds. We talk about how he approaches writing lyrics, traveling the world, horror movies, and more. Jason Hook from Flat Black is next. He tel…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E09 - Ever dir. of ops/co-owner Michael Muser 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with Michael Muser, director of operations and co-owner of Chicago's two Michelin-starred restaurant Ever. Muser discusses his and Ever's executive chef/co-owner Curtis Duffy's relationship, which stretches back to their time at Avenues at The Peninsula, moving…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E08 - filmmaker Jennifer Phang (Descendants: The Rise of Red) 35:55

2M ago35:55

35:55

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Jennifer Phang about the hit Disney original movie Descendants: The Rise of Red (currently on Disney+ and hitting The Disney Channel on August 08th). The Rise of Red is the highest rated original movie premiere on the streaming service. Phang (pr…

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Jared Leto Of Thirty Seconds To Mars 16:52

2M ago16:52

16:52

Thirty Seconds To Mars is playing Pine Knob on Tuesday as their Season World Tour makes a stop in Michigan. Jared Leto was nice enough to take a few minutes to speak with me about the band, his vast movie career, and much more. I had to ask him about scaling the Empire State Building in New York City to announce the tour. "That was quite the experi…

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Leigh Kakaty Of Pop Evil Says Their New Music Is Heavier And Darker 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Great to catch up with Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty. He said the band has a lot going on, including writing and recording new music. "We're constantly writing, new single, obviously coming here and we're just excited, man." We talked about the newest member of the band, drummer Blake Allison, and bass player Joey Walser. "Every new person's differe…

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Dorothy On Her New Album 'The Way', A Moment That Changed Her Life, And Lots More 29:34

2M ago29:34

29:34

Dorothy is my latest Talkin' Rock with Meltdown guest. She's such a badass and a great talent. The talk of streaming came up early. "It should be 50/50," Dorothy said regarding the lack of money artists get from streaming services. Dorothy recalls a fight she got into at a Steel Panther show many years ago. That's a crazy story, but she would top t…

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PLUSH Talk Touring With Disturbed, TSO, Covering Heart, And More 15:53

3M ago15:53

15:53

The ladies from PLUSH are bringing their show to the Token Lounge on Saturday, August 3rd. I was lucky enough to catch up with the band, for the first time since their appearance at last year's RIFF Fest. We discussed a lot of topics with Moriah, Bella, Ashley, and Faith, including Moriah's addiction to fishing. "It's really peaceful and relaxing t…

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Talkin' Rock with Josh and Alex of Badflower and P-Nut from 311 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

Lots to talk about with Josh and Alex of Badflower, although Josh does most of the talking. LOL They have a new single out called "Teacher Has A Gun" off their upcoming album, but they also told me about a song called "Detroit". The song isn't about the Motor City but was written here. They told me about that and how some Detroit voices will end up…

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Talkin Rock with Myles Kennedy and Sonny Sandoval from P.O.D 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Lots to get into with Myles and Sonny on this episode of Talkin' Rock. First up, Myles Kennedy talks about his upcoming solo album. He tells me what the name, The Art Of Letting Go refers to, the musical mission of the record, and more. That album drops on October 11th. He talks about jamming with the Led Zeppelin guys, the first time he met Slash,…

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Chris Jericho Brings His KISS Cover Band Kuarantine To Detroit Rock City 20:36

4M ago20:36

20:36

Everyone knows Chris Jericho from the world of wrestling, which he's still in, but he's also the frontman of Fozzy, and his KISS cover band Kuarantine. You'll be able to see the band on July 5th at the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield. Chris talks about how the band came about and what they play. Chris Jericho On A Classic Wrestling Moment Of …

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Geezer Butler Of Black Sabbath 23:30

4M ago23:30

23:30

What an honor to talk to Geezer Butler, the legendary bass player from Black Sabbath. His book "Into The Void - From Birth To Black Sabbath And Beyond" is out now and it's fantastic. There are some great stories and tales that Geezer gets into. He told me why he wrote the book "I always wanted to write a memoir for my grandkids, to give them a bett…

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Blackie Lawless Of W.A.S.P. Gives Update On His Health, Tour, And New Music 29:17

4M ago29:17

29:17

My latest Talkin' Rock with Meltdown guest is none other that Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P.. It's always a treat when I get to talk with Blackie. He's a great interview, and also the force behind one of my favorite bands of the era. Lots was discussed including his health. After undergoing surgery to ease his back last year, he's on the mean. "But, y…

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Ed Roland Of Collective Soul On Recording In Elvis' House And The Secret Behind Their Hit Song "Shine" 24:03

4M ago24:03

24:03

Ed Roland is one of those guys that's just easy to talk to and we talked about a lot of things. When the band broke in 1994, they broke big time! That year they played Woodstock, as they did in 1999 too. He told me they are one of only 5 acts to play both concerts. His brother, Dean, has been in the band the entire time as well. I asked him about s…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E07 - Chef Jenner Tomaska (Esme) 41:23

4M ago41:23

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with current James Beard nominee Jenner Tomaska chef and co-owner of Micheline starred restaurant Esme in Chicago. Tomaska, who got his start working under notable chefs like Erick Williams, Dave Beran and Grant Achatz, opened Esme with his wife Katrina Bravo d…

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Dead Daisies Guitarist Doug Aldrich Talks New Music And More 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

The new Dead Daisies album is dropping in September, so it's good to get Doug Aldrich from the band on Talkin' Rock with Meltdown to tell us about it. Plus, they'll be playing the Machine Shop on June 11th, in Flint, Michigan. As far as song ideas for the new album, he said everyone chipped in. "We all, all we all were, brought different parts in d…

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Mr. Big's Eric Martin Talks Of The Band's Beginning, The Latest Album, And The Big Finish 34:34

5M ago34:34

34:34

Mr. Big is on their "Big Finish" tour and makes a stop in southeast Michigan at District 142 in Wyandotte on May 30th. Mr. Big From The Start Eric told me the entire story of how the band started after his solo career had seemed to fizzle out in the late 80s. He spoke of meeting Billy Sheehan, a guy who he didn't know about. It was interesting to h…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E06 - filmmaker Michael John Warren (Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza) 33:15

5M ago33:15

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Michael John Warren about his new Paramount+ docuseries Lolla: The Story of Lollpalooza which chronicles the creation and evolution of the music festival created by Perry Farrell. Warren discusses his history of going to that first groundbreaking…

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Rachel Bolan Of Skid Row Talks Lzzy Hale Joining Their Tour: 'She Blew Us Away' 20:23

5M ago20:23

20:23

When I heard that Lzzy Hale had signed on to help the Skid Row guys for 4 shows, I was stoked! I was excited for the band, excited for the people who would see her sing live, and excited for Lzzy! After the first show was in the books, I texted Skid Row bassist, Rachel Bolan and drummer, Rob Hammersmith. Both of them were giddy with how the weekend…

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Former NIN Drummer Chris Vrenna On His New Gig At U Of M And Nails Stories 38:32

5M ago38:32

38:32

This is such an interesting listen. I'd never met or interviewed Chris before. He was so much fun to talk to! We talked about his new gig, at the University of Michigan. He's taking his lessons learned, and passing them on to a younger generation. Of course, we had to talk about his time in Nine Inch Nails. He talked about the song "Closer" and how…

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Slayer's Kerry King and Barry Kerch of Shinedown 26:17

5M ago26:17

26:17

I had the good fortune to speak with Slayer's Kerry King about his new solo album, From Hell I Rise, which drops on May 17th. What I've heard has been a brutal onslaught, like you'd expect! He told me why he chose that name for the album, there were other ones, but he picked this one, as it ends the album on track 13. He also told me about the flav…

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Stephan Jenkins Of Third Eye Blind Recalls Emotional Rise To Fame In The 90s And More 19:54

5M ago19:54

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I've never talked with Stephan Jenkins from Third Eye Blind, so I can check him off my ever-growing list of rockers I've interviewed. Right off the bat, we talked about touring, and how much he likes it. He commented on how concerts bring us together "That collective sense of feeling lets us know that we're not alone." You can see him and Third Eye…

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Taylor Roberts From Taproot On His Bands And Being Confused For Corey Taylor 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

Taylor Roberts from Taproot/Riding With Killers joins me on Talkin' Rock with Meltdown. We started off talking about RWK. He explained how the band formed, talked about their debut record "Full Circle" and more. He said they've done some pretty big shows, but it's time to get that band out to the forefront. "We're really getting ready to launch thi…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E06 - musician Bear McCreary (The Singularity, The Walking Dead, Outlander) 37:33

5M ago37:33

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with Bear McCreary about his new concept album, graphic novel and future tour (with a preview performance at the Fonda Theatre on May 12th), The Singularity. McCreary, who you may know for his scoring work on The Walking Dead, Battlestar Galactica, The Lord of …

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd - His Upcoming Tour, The Stockpile Of Music He Has, A New Dodge And More 19:51

5M ago19:51

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd has a lot going on. between concerts, family, and getting high-powered muscle cars delivered to his house, his plate is full! I ran into Kenny a few weeks back in Nashville. I posted about that trip and a little about running into Kenny, here. Onto what Kenny has going on. He'll be playing at the Music Hall Center for the Perfo…

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Rock Comedian Don Jamieson 28:21

5M ago28:21

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Don Jamieson's latest comedy album is No Sleep 'Til McSorley's. Once again, he's modeled his latest album after a famous rock record. This time around it's Motorhead's, No Sleep "til Hammersmith. He explains why he chose that pub, and how he got permission to use the famous album cover. On the album, Don takes on many social and rock topics. It's a…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E05 filmmaker Ned Benson (The Greatest Hits) 32:21

6M ago32:21

32:21

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with filmmaker Ned Benson (The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby) to discuss his new film,, The Greatest Hits, from Searchlight Pictures (now streaming on Hulu). Benson talks about the making of the film, from the writing stage to filming during Covid and getting …

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NHL Playoffs First Round Pick’em w/ Adam of Orthodox! 58:14

6M ago58:14

58:14

Today on a Podcast Exclusive Episode, Patrick is joined by Adam Easterling, Vocalist of Orthodox, to break down the First Round Matchups of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs! Not only are they both Hockey Fanatics, they have battled it out all season long in a Fantasy Hockey League (where Adam dominated and Patrick missed the playoffs after 2 league cha…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E04 - chef John Manion (Brasero, El Che Steakhouse & Bar) 47:35

6M ago47:35

47:35

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with chef/restaurateur John Manion (El Che Steakhouse & Bar) about his newly opened restaurant Brasero in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. Manion talks about how Brasero came to be and what diners can expect when visiting. The restaurant has strong ties to Sou…

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Metal Hammer of Doom: Monster Magnet - Mindfucker 1:20:00

6M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Original airdate 5/10/18 Mark Radulich, Jesse Starcher, and Robert Cooper review the latest album from Monster Magnet entitled Mindfucker on Metal Hammer of Doom. MONSTER MAGNET put the pedal to the metal with “MINDFUCKER", their tenth record. In terms of power driven Stoner Rock these gentlemen from New Jersey belong to the measure of all things. …

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On Trial: Battleship (2012) 1:11:00

6M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Original airdate 5/9/18 Mark Radulich and Sean Comer debate the merits of the 2012 board game movie adaption, Battleship. Battleship is a 2012 American military science fiction action film loosely based on the board game of the same name. The film was directed by Peter Berg and starred Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna, Tadanobu Asano, Alexander Skarsgård, an…

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The Legendary James "JY" Young Of Styx on Talkin' Rock 25:23

6M ago25:23

25:23

What a pleasure to have James "JY" Young in the studio to talk all things Styx, and more. The upcoming "Renegades and Juke Box Heroes" tour features Foreigner and John Waite. They'll be playing Pine Knob on June 15th. We talked about a lot of topics. Playing in the band with great musicians like Tommy Shaw, and Lawrence Gowen. Where does Styx live …

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Palaye Royale On Talkin' Rock 24:30

6M ago24:30

24:30

Sebastian, Remington, and Emerson from Palaye Royale were nice enough to stop by the station before their show earlier this week. After playing three songs for the staff, they hopped into the studio with me to talk about the band. I had seen on X that Remington said that Songs For Sadness was very personal to him. He spoke about how his mother's il…

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Spencer Charnas From Ice Nine Kills On Touring With Metallica, Horror And More 25:01

6M ago25:01

25:01

"It's incredible, man" is how Spencer Charnas from Ice Nine Kills responded to touring with Metallica. That's the last time he was in the Detroit area when that tour played Ford Field. Well, he's coming back this weekend to sign autographs and take photos with fans at Astronomicon. That happens in Livonia, Michigan April 12-14th at the Burton Manor…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E03 - musician Shannon Larkin (Godsmack) 1:34:17

6M ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician Shannon Larkin, drummer for the hard rock band Godsmack. Larkin discusses the band's upcoming Vibez Tour, which is making a stop at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, IN (in addition to many other venues) and how this tour is different from the band's …

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John Bush And Joey Vera Of Armored Saint 32:43

7M ago32:43

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Armored Saint singer John Bush and bass player Joey Vera, who are currently out on tour with Queensryche. They'll be coming through Detroit to play the Majestic Theater on April 14th. Joey said of touring with the QR guys, "It's always fun touring with friends, people you get along with." We talked about their experience on the Monsters Of Rock Cru…

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Episode 71 — The Tomb of Otossal Part 2 — Series Finale 2:16:19

7M ago2:16:19

2:16:19

The newest Scarred Lands release, Vigil Watch: The Kelder Mountains is now available in PDF and POD at ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/432343/Vigil-Watch-The-Kelder-Mountains?affiliate_id=387228⁠ Thank you all for your support over these last years. In This Episode: The party completes their dungeon crawl through the dreaded Tomb of Otossal a…

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Rock ‘n Roll Ghost S15 E02 - Chef Jonathon Sawyer (Kindling) 52:25

7M ago52:25

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Welcome back to the Rock ‘n Roll Ghost Podcast. On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with James Beard award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer of Chicago restaurant Kindling. Along with discussing Kindling, Chef Sawyer talks about his career cooking with such luminaries as Charlie Palmer and Michael Symon (even appearing along Iron Chef Symon on nume…

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Mike Kroeger Speaks About Hate To Love: Nickelback 37:17

7M ago37:17

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It was great of Mike Kroeger from Nickelback to take so much time to talk about their documentary Hate To Love: Nickelback, which comes to theaters on March 27th and 30th. We also talked about a few specific songs, hockey, and more. He told me this documentary might help to dispel some of the things about the band that aren't true. "It's the fillin…

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Singer Jeff Scott Soto On Art Of Anarchy, TSO, Queen And More 33:23

7M ago33:23

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Great to reconnect with Jeff Scott Soto. The last time I talked with him was mere weeks after we met, I believe in 2018. He's one of these guys who you just like the first time you meet him. He's so easy to talk to, which you'll see in this conversation. He's coming through town playing the Token Lounge on March 27th with The Art Of Anarchy band. H…

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Drummer Tommy Clufetos Talks Playing With Sabbath, His Detroit Work Ethic, And More 33:38

7M ago33:38

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Honored to have drummer extraordinaire, and fellow Detroiter, Tommy Clufetos on Talkin' Rock. He's playing the Token Lounge coming up on Thursday, March 28th. Having seen him play there before, this is a show you're not going to want to miss. He said that was the only time he'd played there and he "Loved it!" His drumming is insane. Just check out …

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Episode 70 — The Tomb of Otossal 2:00:51

8M ago2:00:51

2:00:51

The newest Scarred Lands release, Vigil Watch: The Kelder Mountains is now available in PDF and POD at ⁠https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/432343/Vigil-Watch-The-Kelder-Mountains?affiliate_id=387228 ⁠In This Episode: The party continues their dungeon crawl through the dreaded Tomb of Otossal! This spin on the Tomb of Horrors offers magic, mayhem,…

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The Other Side Of Mick Mars On Talkin' Rock 30:22

8M ago30:22

30:22

Such an honor to have Mick Mars on the show. His new album "The Other Side Of Mars" drops on February 23rd, and it's a killer record. The album really shows off different sides to Mick's musicality. It really takes you on a roller coaster ride. "Yeah, I wanted to see what happens. Lots of different styles, different things." He went on "I intention…

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Godsmack's Sully Erna Talks About His Documentary, Their Famous Drum Battle, And More 20:28

8M ago20:28

20:28

Days after his birthday, Sully Erna from Godsmack called in to discuss what the band has going on, along with his "I Stand Alone - The Sully Erna Story", which you can watch now. He told me how the documentary started, after writing manuscripts for his book "The Paths We Choose". He says his story is about perseverance....that's an understatement. …

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