Best Ryan McLeod Podcasts (2024)

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Debating the State of Rock Music w/ Finn McKenty (The Punk Rock MBA) 2:41:43

10d ago2:41:43

2:41:43

Doc welcomes, Finn McKenty, host of the Punk Rock MBA YouTube Channel, back to the show for the 3rd time to discuss and debate the current state of rock music in pop culture. This episode features the songs "Hypocrite" by Breaking Serenity and "We're All To Blame" by Sum 41. Follow Finn on Instagram @FinnMcKenty and Twitter @TheFinnMcKenty Follow D…

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Acey Slade (Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett, Wednesday 13) 2:12:06

23d ago2:12:06

2:12:06

Doc welcomes legendary goth-punk guitarist, bassist, and vocalist, Acey Slade, to the show. This episode features the songs "The Wake" by Dead Reflections and "She Brings Down The Moon" by Acey Slade and The Dark Party. Follow Acey on Instagram @AceySlade and @AceySlade1 Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's …

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Matt Bacon aka Bacon.Bits on Instagram (Music Marketing Expert) 2:03:37

1M ago2:03:37

2:03:37

Doc welcomes music marketing expert, Matt Bacon aka Bacon.Bits on social media, to the show. This episode features the songs "Insanity" by Fused By Defiance and "Hungry For Life" by Bad Wolves featuring Chris Daughtry. Follow Matt on Instagram @bacon.bits Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Fused By…

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Jeff Fabb (Black Label Society, ex-In This Moment) 1:49:11

1M ago1:49:11

1:49:11

Doc welcomes Black Label Society drummer, Jeff Fabb, to the show. This episode features the songs "Charm Offensive" by Suicides Cages and "Love and War" by Jeff Fabb. Follow Jeff Fabb on Instagram @jefffabb and Twitter @JFabb Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Suicide Cages at https://suicidecages.…

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Mercedes Lander, Morgan Lander, and Tara McLeod (Kittie) 1:25:53

2M ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Doc welcomes Mercedes, Morgan, and Tara from the band Kittie to the show. This episode features the songs "Systemic" by Fear of Water featuring Aaron Nordstrom and "Eyes Wide Open" by Kittie. Follow Mercedes on Instagram @mercedesdrums and Twitter @love_instereo Follow Morgan on Instagram @dialMformorgan and Twitter @morgankittie Follow Tara on Ins…

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How To Be Successful In Music in 2024 with Ryan J. Downey, Eric German, and Mike Mowery 2:16:13

3M ago2:16:13

2:16:13

In the 4th installment in the "Symposium" series, Doc welcomes back Ryan J. Downey (Journalist Speak N Destroy Podcast), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager) to the show to answer the question, "What does it take to make it in the world or rock and metal in 2024?" This episode features the songs "The Ride" by Centers…

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Adam Leader (In Search Of Sun, Filmmaker) 1:39:13

3M ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Doc welcomes In Search Of Sun vocalist and independent filmmaker, Adam Leader, to the show. This episode features the songs "One Day" by Defected and "Lemon Amigos" by In Search Of Sun. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamLeaderOfficial Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Defected at https://www.instagram…

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Mircea Gabriel Eftemie (Mnemic) 1:56:56

3M ago1:56:56

1:56:56

Doc welcomes Mircea Gabriel Eftemie, guitarist and founding member of Danish metal band, Mnemic, to the show. This episode features the songs "Here Comes The Rain Again" by Logical Terror and "Meaningless" by Mnemic. Follow Mircea on Twitter @MirceaGEftemie and Instagram @MirceaEftemie Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out …

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AJ Rebollo (Issues, Bad Wolves) 2:24:47

3M ago2:24:47

2:24:47

Doc welcomes former Issues and current Bad Wolves guitarist, AJ Rebollo to the show. This episode features the songs "Let Me Bleed" by West Creek, "Hopeless" by Silent Season, and "Since I Lost You" by Issues. Follow AJ on Twitter and Instagram @AJBends Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor West Creek…

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Patrick Galante (Ice Nine Kills, Lowist, Night Rider, ex-Affiance) 2:22:39

4M ago2:22:39

2:22:39

Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills drummer, Patrick Galante, to the show. This episode features the songs "Unbound" by By The Thousands, "Vulcan Death" by Titan Metal featuring Lee McKinney, and "Headstone" by Lowist. Follow Patrick on Twitter @PAT_terns and Instagram @PatrickGalante Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this epis…

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Moose Thomas (Kill The Lights, ex-Bullet For My Valentine) 1:18:45

4M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Doc welcomes former Bullet For My Valentine and current Kill The Lights drummer, Michael "Moose" Thomas to the show. This episode features the songs "Octane" by Nik Nocturnal and Bad Wolves, and "Scapegoat" by Kill The Lights. Follow Moose on Twitter and Instagram @MooseKTL Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts…

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Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk, ex-This Or The Apocalypse) 2:07:15

4M ago2:07:15

2:07:15

Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills guitarist and backing vocalist, Ricky Armellino, to the show. This episode features the songs "B1NARY D1V1S10N" by Human Entropy, "Knife" by Bad Wolves, and "Meat & Greet" by Ice Nine Kills. Follow Ricky on Twitter and Instagram @RickyArmellino Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's…

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Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall (Two Minutes To Late Night) 2:30:03

5M ago2:30:03

2:30:03

Doc welcomes Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall, host and mastermind of metal comedy show and YouTube channel, Two Minutes To Late Night, to the show. This episode features the songs "Hard Reset" by Conversion Delay and "Blackened" by Two Minutes To Late Night featuring Doc Coyle, Troy Sanders, Jordan Olds, Dan Wilding, and Nate Garrett. Follow Jordan …

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David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance, ex-Megadeth), Mark Menghi (Joe Satriani), and Alex Skolnick (Testament) 1:38:49

6M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Doc welcomes David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, and Alex Skolnick to the show to discuss all things Metal Allegiance. This episode features the songs "Sever" by Lockjaw and "Bound By Silence" by Metal Allegiance featuring John Bush. Follow David on Instagram @DavidEllefsonBass Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkMenghi and Instagram @MarkMenghi Follow Alex on Tw…

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Dreamland - The importance of saying 'no' 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Ruby is the creative director behind Dreamland: happy, nostalgic fun clothing. Known for big bold prints inspired by TV shows and popular culture, in particular her upside down collection inspired by Stranger Things.Ruby takes me through how she started out the label and why travel and people watching are central to her creative process. There’s de…

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Nik Nocturnal (Termina) 1:45:15

7M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Doc welcomes metalcore YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and guitarist/vocalist/producer of solo music and the band, Termina, to the Ex-Man Podcast. This episode features the songs "Orbweaver" by Dimensions Lost and "Parasocial" by Termina. Follow Nik on Twitter @niknocturnal and Instagram @nik.nocturnal Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Check…

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Wes Hauch (Alluvial, ex-Faceless) and Kevin Muller (Alluvial,ex-Suffocation) 1:41:19

7M ago1:41:19

1:41:19

Doc welcomes Aluviall guitarist and vocalist, Wes Hauch, and Kevin Muller to the Ex-Man Podcast. This episode features the song "Fogbelt" by Alluvial. Follow Wes on Twitter and Instagram @WesHauch Follow Kevin on Twitter @ KevMuller Live and Instagram @KevMuller Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this a…

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No Comply - "How many kickflips has that chopping board done?" 1:01:55

8M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Cat and Andy repurpose old skateboards into beautiful new products. They take me through their labour intensive process from old broken board to shiny new product. The episode is a fascinating insight into how they've learned and developed their woodworking skills from scratch and built the business up at the same time diversifying the product rang…

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Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK's Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth, Charred Walls of the Damned) 1:07:03

8M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Doc welcomes legendary vocalist, Tim "Ripper" Owens, to the podcast. This episode features the songs "Die About It" by Bad Wolves and "Strike Of The Viper" by KK's Priest. Follow Tim on Twitter @timripperowens and Instagram @timripperowensofficial Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentme…

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Duncan Barton - Learning not to be 'The Best Designer in the World' 1:07:58

8M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Graphic designer, Duncan Barton takes me through his design process, position on current trends and how he's developed a career around the things he loves. "At university they taught you to be 'the best designer in the world' not a jobbing designer"Probably my favourite quote from the episode. You're just not taught all the day to day nitty gritty …

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Jason Hook (Flat Black, ex-Five Finger Death Punch, ex-Alice Cooper) 1:34:59

9M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Doc welcomes former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist, Jason Hook, to the show to talk about his new band, Flat Black. This episode features the songs "Corroded" by Chasing Yesterday and "It's Your Lack of Respect" by Flat Black. Follow Jason on Twitter @jasonhook03 and Instagram @jasonhook Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please suppo…

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Josh Middleton (Sylosis, ex-Architects) 1:45:38

9M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

Doc welcomes former Architects guitarist and current Sylosis frontman, Josh Middleton to the show. This episode features the songs "Dig Your Own Grave" by Recurrence, and "Pariahs" by Sylosis. Follow Josh on Twitter and Instagram @JoshSylosis Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support our sponsor Recurrence at https://www.recurren…

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Chris Hunt - Creativity as a route to a new world 1:16:28

9M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

With over 20 years experience in the fashion textiles industry Chris has a really varied and interesting career path. His journey starts from a really dark and troublesome place: at school during Section 28. Chris hasn't done many interviews and I feel privileged he was trusting enough to come on the podcast and share his journey. When I set up the…

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Katie Murrie - Let's be more human, step back & ask more questions 53:07

9M ago53:07

53:07

A lead consultant at the Service Design Academy, Katie says that she fell into Service Design after doing a masters in leadership and innovation. We have a really interesting discussion around whether Katie sees herself as a designer and the complexity around design terminology. This also leads onto a topic I'd like to explore further run the futur…

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The Ex-Man Returns! Doc Answers Your Questions 1:42:55

9M ago1:42:55

1:42:55

After 5 months of touring with Ice Nine Kills opening for Metallica, and an almost 2-moth hiatus from the pod, Doc is back answering your questions and explaining what the hell has been going on with him all year. This episode features the songs "Legends Never Die" by Bad Wolves and "Drain" by Lions at the Gate. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter …

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Alastair Low - From Kickstarters to Creative Baths 1:10:01

10M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

After a successful kickstarter campaign Alastair decided to start Lowtek Games a studio focused on creating games and tools to help dyslexic players enjoy video games more. It was at primary school that Alastair got an early diagnosis of dyslexia creating real difficulty with reading. As text to speech technology became more readily available and w…

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Muckle Studios - When a psychologist met a designer 1:24:45

10M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Design researcher Stephanie Crowe and Design Generalist Kevin Sinclair met and decided their love in discussing the failings of design in the world around them was enough to start Muckle Studios. They take me through a journey of how they built a partnership based upon the crossovers in their skillsets and also what they could learn from each other…

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Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth, ex-Cacophony) 1:23:10

11M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Doc welcomes former Megadeth guitarist, Marty Friedman, to the show. This episode features the song "Misery Loves You" by Beneath The Hollow, "Bad Friend" by Bad Wolves, and "Makenaide" by Marty Friedman. Follow Marty on Twitter @marty_friedman and Instagram @martyfriedman Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support our sponsor Ben…

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M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold) 2:47:25

12M ago2:47:25

2:47:25

Doc welcomes Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist, M. Shadows, to the show and they talk about what the band has been up to for the last 7 years, the reaction to the lead single "Nobody", the raw and vulnerable approach they took to the production of Life Is But A Dream, what scenes the band most connect to as far as its evolution, how the band dealt wi…

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Ben Weinman (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicidal Tendencies, Giraffe Tonge Orchestra) 1:58:05

1y ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Doc welcomes former The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist/founder and current Suicidal Tendencies guitarist, Ben Weinman, back to the show to talk about Ben's new Soundfly educational course on the business of independent art, how his experience with Dillinger gave him a foundation of knowledge, and how he has balanced a family life, music, and touri…

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Chris Garza (Suicide Silence) 2:23:49

1y ago2:23:49

2:23:49

Doc welcomes Suicide Silence guitarist, Chris Garza, to the show, and they talk about how therapy changed his life, how the band has evolved together with vocalist, Eddie Hermida, how and why he got into podcasting, reminiscing on the early days of deathcore, how the Suicide Silence's "comeback" has come about, how he's grown to become a lot respon…

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Eyal Levi (Daath, Riffhard and URM Podcasts) 2:30:57

1y ago2:30:57

2:30:57

Doc welcomes Daath guitarist and founder, Eyal Levi, back to the show to discuss why he decided to reform Daath, how virtuosity in metal has progressed in recent years, his approach to doing the band professionally given how the industry has changed, how Eyal rebuilt his guitar playing skills after years of not playing, the secret to the amazing pr…

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Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red) 1:36:30

1+ y ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Doc welcomes August Burns Red vocalist, Jake Luhrs, to the show and they talk about how well their current headline tour is going, the secret to the band's longevity, what it was like coming up in the Christian metalcore scene of the late '00s, what inspired him to become a metal/hardcore vocalist and spread his message, how a commitment to self-im…

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Stormi Maya (Cinnamon Babe) 2:38:21

1+ y ago2:38:21

2:38:21

Doc welcomes Cinnamon Babe frontwoman, Stormi Maya, to the show and they talk about how she got into heavy music growing up in a mostly black and brown Bronx, NY, what inspired her to write and release the song "Rock N Roll Is Black", how she has dealt with the blowback including being temporarily kicked off of Tiktok, her approach to speaking her …

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Jeff Kendrick (ex-Devildriver) 2:13:53

1+ y ago2:13:53

2:13:53

Doc welcomes former Devildriver guitarist, Jeff Kendrick to the show and they talk about how the two met, how being in a local band with John Boecklin led to joining Devildriver, hitting the ground running with DD in the early 2000s, how Dez's success with Coal Chamber opened a lot of doors for the band, the progression of the band's sound from the…

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Alex Lopez (P.O.D., ex-Suicide Silence, Heaven's Blade) 1:44:03

1+ y ago1:44:03

1:44:03

Doc welcomes former Suicide Silence drummer, Alex Lopez, to the show and they talk about him joining P.O.D. recently as a live drummer, what his life has been like after leaving Suicide Silence, how his affinity for hardcore influenced his drumming style with deathcore, his current feelings about Suicide Silence's self-titled album, the backlash, a…

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Anders Fridén (In Flames, ex-Dark Tranquillity) 1:17:26

1+ y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Doc welcomes In Flames vocalist, Anders Fridén, to the show and they talk about their new album being considered a "comeback album", how they confront their creative process when constantly being compared to their past work, his thoughts on being comfortable in his own skin as an "anti-rock star", reconnecting with more like-minded bands as who the…

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Benji Webbe (Skindred, Dub War) 1:31:51

1+ y ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Doc welcomes Skindred vocalist, Benji Webbe, to the show and they talk about the two months they spent in Europe together opening for Volbeat, what inspired Benji to become a singer, how coming up short as a Reggae singer led him to join Dub War, why Dub War broke up, experiencing success with Skindred, how he met Robert Trujillo and joined Mass Me…

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Rob Arnold (Chimaira), Siobhán Cronin (Starset, 2020'd Podcast, Lost Symphony) 1:52:05

1+ y ago1:52:05

1:52:05

Doc welcomes Chimaira guitarist, Rob Arnold, back to the show for the second time and they talk about Rob's brand new solo album, Chimaira's reunion shows, and his career as a content creator on YouTube. Doc also speaks with Starset violinist and 2020'd Podcast co-host, Siobhán Cronin, back to the show to discuss the difficulties many artists like …

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Doc Answers Ex-Man Listener Questions 1:55:13

1+ y ago1:55:13

1:55:13

Doc answers questions from show listeners submitted from social media. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Nick Hipa (MIRE, ex-As I Lay Dying, Evelynn, God Forbid) 2:21:15

1+ y ago2:21:15

2:21:15

Doc welcomes former As I Lay Dying guitarist, Nick Hipa, to the show, and they talk about how Nick got his start in Texas with band Evelynn, how that led him to join As I Lay Dying, how the band focused on improving their chops and songwriting through the years, experiencing big success, his thoughts on the metalcore subgenre, what it was like star…

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Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through, ex-18 Visions), Benny Goodman (Lost Symphony, 2020'd Podcast) 1:42:47

1+ y ago1:42:47

1:42:47

Doc welcomes Bleeding Through vocalist, Brandan Schieppati, to the show to do a catch-up chat since their last talk about Bleeding Through's reunion and their upcoming shows with God Forbid. Doc also discusses the recent Kanye West controversy with Benny Goodman, guitarist of Lost Symphony and co-host of the 2020'd Podcast. This episode features th…

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Jonny Santos (Silent Civilian, ex-Spineshank) 1:33:38

1+ y ago1:33:38

1:33:38

Doc welcomes vocalist and guitarist, Jonny Santos, from Spineshank and Silent Civilian to discuss his life and career in music. This episode features the songs "Separation" by Royalty Kult and "My Addiction" by Silent Civilian. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Follow Jonny on Instagram @jonnysantos_official Please support this show's s…

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Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam, ex-Stigmata) 2:08:23

1+ y ago2:08:23

2:08:23

Doc welcomes Shadows Fall and Overkill drummer, Jason Bittner, to the show, and they talk about how the two met, Jason's background learning to play, starting out in the Upstate New York hardcore scene with Stigmata, how he eventually landed the Shadows Fall gig, what it was like to find success with the band after so many years or work, how he lan…

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Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, END, Record Producer) 2:02:47

1+ y ago2:02:47

2:02:47

Doc welcomes producer, songwriter, and guitarist, Will Putney, to the show, and the two talk about the current state of heavy music production, the state of the scene, how veteran producer, Machine, helped get Will his start recording bands, his work with Fit For An Autopsy, and discuss a few of the bands he's worked. This episode features the song…

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Edsel Dope (Dope) 2:22:21

1+ y ago2:22:21

2:22:21

Doc welcomes Dope frontman and guitarist, Edsel Dope, and they talk about the ups and downs of Dope's career, how Edsel has dealt with the challenges of being an independent artist and business owner, and his work with Static-X. This episode features the songs "In The Blood" by Titan Metal and "Believe" by Dope. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter …

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Falling In Reverse Laptop Controversy Discussion with Ryan J. Downey, Eric German, and Mike Mowery 2:04:11

1+ y ago2:04:11

2:04:11

Doc welcomes Ryan J. Downey (Stream N Destroy Newsletter, Speak N Destroy Podcast), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager) to the show to talk about the feud between Ronnie Radke of Falling In Reverse and Eddie Trunk and Sebastian Bach about Falling In Reverse canceling a festival appearance due to missing laptops and …

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Devin Townsend (ex-Strapping Young Lad) 1:39:55

1+ y ago1:39:55

1:39:55

Doc welcomes Devin Townsend to the show and they talk about Devin's creative process, how his skills as an engineer and producer factor into his writing process, how having children have humbled him, getting his start in the music business with Steve Vai, how that experience led him to start Strapping Young Lad, how he landed the deal with Century …

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Siobhan Cronin (Starset), Benny Goodman, and Cory Paza of Lost Symphony and 2020'd Podcast 1:23:23

2y ago1:23:23

1:23:23

Doc welcomes Siobhan Cronin (Starset), Benny Goodman, and Cory Paza of the band Lost Symphony and the 2020'd Podcast to the show and they talk about how the Lost Symphony band came together, how Oli Herbert of All That Remains helped give the band credibility, their secret to landing such big name features, how the band led them to starting the 202…

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Morgan Lander (Kittie, Karkaos, Witch Finger Podcast) 1:57:30

2y ago1:57:30

1:57:30

Doc welcomes Kittie vocalist and guitarist, Morgan Lander, to the show and they talk about Kittie's reunion, their place in the nu metal scene, how they dealt with being pressured to have a "sexy" despite their young age, her approach to guitar, avoiding developing "rock star" attitudes, why the band went on hiatus, how she dealt with post=band lif…

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