Just like it sounds. If you have a story to tell or want to be on, email us at; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

We are kicking off season 5 with a sneak preview of a new SPACESHIPS song, "Measure" and with an interview with the man himself; Nat Fitzgerald! Enjoy! If you like what you hear, smash that SUBSCRIBE button and write a review! Email us at; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

“Christmas comes once a year but the Annual VHS Rewind Xmas Music Spectacular is a little less predictable (the “Annual” The post The Annual VHS Rewind Xmas Music Spectacular first appeared on VHS Rewind!.By VHS Rewind!

Steve and Dylan talk about all things Forearm Shiver and MORE!By Steve Dickson

Bobby J joins us today to regale you with tales of Nic and the boys. This might be the last episode in this series for the foreseeable future, or at least until we smoke Nic and Eric out, so if there's anything maybe we didn't cover or that you may have questions about, please email us at: smspodcast@yahoo.com We will return you to your regularly s…

Yes, we know the show numbers are still wrong! Blame Shane! This week we talk to Ron Bailey, guitarist for Shockproof Reality and Forearm Shiver! https://open.spotify.com/artist/4TZIUQaVaBr8F3F2GqGVYm?si=T_0MypNTTSm0D9BY-uDRMQ Message us at; smspodcast@yahoo.com And if you like what you hear, SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button and/or leave a review!…

So yeah, we're obviously missing an episode here but we're just going to roll with it. If we find them, we'll release them too. So you're actually listening to the 4th installment of this adventure but since we keep referring to it as the 5th during the episode, well, you know..... Contact us at; smspodcast@yahoo.com And for good measure, be sure t…

Steve and Shane review the 3rd release by Forearm Shiver. https://www.reverbnation.com/forearmshiver1995 Drop us a line at; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Once again for your listening pleasure, Shane and Steve act like buffoons and, periodically discuss Forearm Shiver. Hit us up with any Forearm Shiver related stories @ 1-888-201-0858 Drop us a line @ smspodcast@yahoo.com ALSO, if you like what you hear, Hit that SUBSCRIBE button!By Steve Dickson

Kicking Season 4 off with a sub series about the band Forearm Shiver! See an old promo clip here; https://youtu.be/QuptDhNpa18 Hear some Forearm Shiver tracks here; http://www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/artist/3103103 Email us at; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Mark is joined by Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to discuss the debut album from The Strokes! The post Mixtape Rewind – The Strokes: Is This It first appeared on VHS Rewind!.By VHS Rewind!

Mike Stowe of Red Hot Voodoo gives his Top 10 Hair Metal Albums! And I forgot what link I said I'd put in the show notes, so when I figure it out I'll post it on the Facebook page. As always; email us with and comments, conclusions or even your own Top 10 at; smspodcast@yahoo.com Hit that SUBSCRIBE button!!!…

It’s that time once again: the annual all-music Halloween episode! Naturally, we prefer that listeners jump right in but maybe The post The 4th Annual Halloween Mixtape first appeared on VHS Rewind!.By VHS Rewind!

Ron and Steve talk about hair metal in between watching it live! The 4th section is almost unlistenable, apologies. It was done with a handheld recorder. You know the drill; Hit that SUBSCRIBE button and email us at; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Andrew Bencsics from Hourglass talks with Steve about guitars, songwriting, playing shows and old horror movies, all while drinking beer.........with much better results than last episode. Any comments, compliments, commentary or conspiracy theories can be sent to; smspodcast@yahoo.com If you like what you hear, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button and…

Welcome Back! It's been since October of 2020! Well, life happens and so does COVID.... Steve and Josh tried to record a semi cohesive, slightly lucid and just a little inebriated episode. All the while veering off topic, timeline and god knows what else. This one went a little long, so anyone that can listen in one sitting gets, well, nothing, but…

Steve and Nathaniel talk about all things music, and some things not. One of my favorite interviews I've ever done. Enjoy! Send any Requests, Requisitions or Renumeration to; smspodcast@yahoo.com and, oh yeah, SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW!By Steve Dickson

Deftones Uber Fan, Gabe Contreras reviews the bands catalog, all the while illustrating Steve's lack of knowledge . Hillarity ensues. send all critiques, criticisms and corrections to; smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Nat and Steve discuss the new SPACESHIPS album, 'Pillars' in all its glory and awesomeness! Send any and all show requests or questions/comments to; smspodcast@yahoo.com And if you like what you hear, hit that SUBSCRIBE button!By Steve Dickson

Recorded on February 18th 2020 (shortly before everything went to hell) at the Chicago stop of their U.S. Tour with openers, Valley of the Sun.......anyone remember live music? I get to chat, albeit briefly, with the guitarist of one of my favorite bands; TRUCKFIGHTERS! Upcoming Episode 3 for this season will be a Deftones Catalog Review. If you fe…

Steve talks withe Larry Bone- Drummer, Vocalist, Tattooist Extraordinaire, about anything and everything on their way to drink beer and see Windhand with Russian Circles in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Send all complaints, spellchecks, fact checks, misspeaks and other things to; smspodcast@yahoo.com And as always, if you like what you hear, hit that SUB…

Steve and Mike talk about songwriting, Mr. Rogers, 'The Almighty Riff' and much much more. Find Mike at; www.mikemeiers.com and www.songwritingforguitar.com Send all comments, suggestion and hate mail to; smspodcast@yahoo.com AND, as always, if you like what you hear, hit that SUBSCRIBE button.By Steve Dickson

Steve talks to Jeff Perry, vocalist of The Unlucky Stars about influences, songwriting, fans, studio work and the like. Send all bitchy rebuttals to; SMSpodcast@yahoo.com Please Subscribe and leave a review.By Steve Dickson

Steve talks to Mario, Sarah & Chris of Spotlights about touring, songwriting, burping into the microphone and MORE! Send all complaints, condescensions, coercions and the like to; SMSpodcast@yahoo.com And, Please, if you like what you hear, SUBSCRIBE and leave a review.By Steve Dickson

Nat and Steve discuss songwriting, the creative process, enormous pedal boards, Spotlights, barking dogs, SPACESHIPS and MORE! Email us at; SMSpodcast@yahoo.com And, as always,PLEASE, hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Late in this episode you will hear 2 dogs barking in the background, and at one point I have to stop to see whats going on. One of those ba…

Steve reads fan emails, tells you about upcoming episodes and talks about past lived glory! Send all compliments, condescension and corruption to; smspodcast@yahoo.com And, as always, SUBSCRIBE!By Steve Dickson

Steve sits down with Brett and Casey from Astronoid before their show at Reggie's in Chicago, IL on June 22, 2019. We had a few audio issues because of a glitch with the handheld recorder that caused us to put this out a week later than usual, it turned out great as far as the interview so we hope you enjoy it! As always, hit that SUBSCRIBE button.…

Josh and Steve talk about beating up their ex singer, playing cool shows, beating up audience members, writing songs, almost beating up each other, and much more from their shared past in the band Signal. Send all concerns about Josh and Steve's PTSD to; smspodcast@yahoo.com And, as always, HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!…

This week we're ripping off Song Exploder because our scheduled guest cancelled at the last minute, Fuck it, I'm not going to lie. We dissect the writing and recording process of a song off of the forthcoming ChokeSetter album entitled 'The Artemis Interlude', written by Yours Truly. Anyone who can pinpoint the exact moment in this song, give or ta…

Recorded at the last stop of their US tour for their new album 'Old Gods'(out May 24th) Live at Reggie's in Chicago, Illinois. I sit down with Ryan, Chris and Aaron of VotS for a fun, informative chat. If you like what you hear hit the 'SUBSCRIBE' button. Send any emails to smspodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Another year, another BJJ in Paradise episode! Today we talk to Greg Wood, Berkley Alumni and seasoned veteran of all things music! This episode is co-hosted by Mr. Jorge Law of The Great North Eastern BJJ Podcast, amongst others. Jorge recently started playing guitar and adds some unique perspective to the conversation. Email us any questions, com…

We explain our Season 2 false start, our failed interviews with Jason Bonham and Warrior Soul's Kory Clark. A story about Brian Blush of The Refreshments and we answer some fan emails. We unveil our new, shorter, easier email address; email us at; smspodcast@yahoo.com (Yes, our old one still works, if you really like typing that $10 handle) and as …

We are BACK! A little taste of the guests we have lined up for Season 2! Enjoy! If you like what you hear, please hit that SUBSCRIBE button! Email any questions, comments or suggestions to; shitmusicianssaypodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Steve and Jason review the Mastodon/Primus show from 6/6/18 in Chicago, IL. They talk about discovering old music, writing songs, the communion between musicians who create together and all kinds of other crazy shit, all while they're supposed to be recapping Season 1. It was hot as BALLS the day this was recorded so please forgive the background n…

Steve and Jason try to recap Season 1 of the podcast but end up veering off sideways and talking about a whole bunch of other things on their way to a show in Chicago in part 1 of this 2 part series. Send all inquiries to: shitmusicianssaypodcast@yahoo.com And, as always, if you like what you hear SUBSCRIBE…

Steve and Duncan continue their conversation from the previous week over beers and lunch while looking at the crazy waves at Playa Zicatela. If you like what you hear please SUBSCRIBE! Email us at shitmusicianssaypodcast@yahoo.comBy Steve Dickson

Steve interviews Berklee Professor and Composer of Video Game Music, Mr. Duncan Watt. They discuss Duncan's formative years, different approaches to composition, influences, a little Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (not too much) and just about anything else you can imagine, all while getting sun burnt in an infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Oaxac…

Steve reads the Prologue, Intro and Chapter 1 from his 'still in process', unreleased tome.......actually, Steve stutters and stumbles his way through the pages of his scattered and disjointed ramblings would be a more apt title, but Hey, we're trying to be professional here. It's short, give it a shot. Drop us a line, PLEASE, we're so lonely at; s…

Steve and Gavin discuss The Rules of Touring, Gavin's days in Ireland, Cousin It, Mike Got Spiked, The Jerry O' Fonics, Beauty Behind The Wreck, Eiffel Towers, songwriting, amorous bandmates, safe practices for shaving your chest and anything else you might imagine in THE LONGEST EPISODE YET! Send all Friend Requests,SausageGrams and booty pics to;…

Joe and Steve talk shit about Clint, discuss teaching, continuing education, cover musicians, starting a Rudy Sarzo fan club, why you should love Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Aerosmith AND all things GUITAR! Including a guest solo on a Dark Trilogy track by Michael Angelo Batio! Send all Love Notes, Heartagrams, spells and incantations to; shitmus…

Steve and Clint discuss Hair Metal, Virtuosity, what it takes to make a great song, why the 90's sucked (according to Clint), why Clint thinks Dream Theatre never chose musical masturbation over song craft and some thoughts on cover bands. If you like what you hear, please hit the 'SUBSCRIBE' button. If you don't like what you hear, I don't know wh…

Steve interviews Dave about his time at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, his original band Walking Man, the story behind the Hamms jingle, growing up in Evanston, IL, and nightmare bandmates! If you enjoy what you hear, Please SUBSCRIBE. Forward all complaints, thoughts and salutations to shitmusicianssaypodcast@yahoo.com…

Steve talks with Steve Howell, AKA, Skelly, of See This Through about songwriting, how his band came together, their shared history in The Unlucky Stars, what it's like to play to huge crowds, farting in enclosed studio drum rooms...... AND they drink beer on the first Sunday since god was a cub scout that you could buy beer in Indiana. Adress all …

Steve and Thom introduce Steve to the audience (kinda) then go in depth with Mr. Conway about his career in journalism and his love for music. Tom dishes the dirt about the time Trace Adkins wanted to kick his ass, the time he pissed off Jewel, some very cool words from, of all people, Rick Springfield and much more. If you have ideas, comments, in…

Steve talks with Bill about their shared history and Bill's many faceted career with the South Bend scene and abroad.By Steve Dickson