Episodes

  • Metal Legend Gene Hoglan on upcoming Dark Angel album | Episode 280
    May 15 2025

    I talked with the legendary and prolific heavy metal drummer Gene Hoglan (Death, Strapping Young Lad, Dethklok, Testament) about Dark Angel's comeback and 'Extinction Level Event', their upcoming album that will be their first release since 1991's 'Time Does Not Heal'.

    Listen to their first single off the album "Extinction Level Event" out now! https://open.spotify.com/track/0wIsy38GX8N3SPiwFynN2R

    https://store.reversedrecords.com/products/extinction-level-event-single?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafx65mBZ2UZ62hAOk7UP_bUAsl8bHB7I09YJsN-Bc1xDn4RDIlD_j5mGopakQ_aem_FK8-C5-nNrpWCNbsHeKULA

    Tour Dates & more: https://reversedrecords.com/dark-angel-2/

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    https://www.facebook.com/darkangelthrashofficial/

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    #genehoglan #darkangel #deathband #testament #slayer #anthrax #heavymetal #drummer #interview #podcast

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    35 mins
  • Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview | Episode 279
    May 15 2025

    Slackin' Idle new song "These Days" review & interview

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    12 mins
  • FieldHockey debuts new song + review & interview | Episode 278
    May 4 2025

    Exclusive first listen/premiere of FieldHockey's new single "Common Trope". PLUS a review and interview!

    Listen to FieldHockey:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fkx38Pp1N6rqnhiQ2rRWr https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fieldhockey/1496468939

    Follow FieldHockey on socials:

    https://www.instagram.com/fieldhockeyband https://www.facebook.com/FieldHockeyBand?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.tiktok.com/@puckingincredible

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    #poppunk #posthardcore #newmusic

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    26 mins
  • Chicago band With Patience new album soon, upcoming shows | Episode 277
    Apr 16 2025

    With Patience, a Chicago band with post-hardcore influence, talks about upcoming album Triptych, new single "It's Time", recording in their basement studio, their upcoming show with Orlock and Deep Tunnel Project in Chicago May 10, and more! Listen to With Patience:

    https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aWHujwxmN2ELXvznr3Pz4?si=yPgr82xDTXqlS13TTZ4i2w&nd=1&dlsi=d46c9334770845e1 https://music.apple.com/mz/artist/with-patience/1713284451 https://withpatiencechicago.bandcamp.com/album/fitted-sheet-b-w-strawberry https://www.youtube.com/@withpatience.official

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    Website: https://poppunkpizzapod.com/

    Official Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

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    23 mins
  • The Sleights release new music, announce album & tour | Episode 276
    Apr 16 2025

    I talked with Luke, the singer/guitarist of The Sleights about their upcoming album This One's Gonna Hurt, collabing with Jen of The Bombpops on a song, his favorite songs to play live, favorite local venues and bands, and more!

    Pre-Order This One's Gonna Hurt out April 25: https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/album/this-ones-gonna-hurt

    Listen to their new single "Day In The Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F3pgRWsG9w

    Listen to "Already Gone" ft. Jen Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCyW8G4GciA

    Listen to The Sleights:

    https://thesleights1.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4L2jdtSYk9KNFRj1jUo2id https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-sleights/956136416 https://radgirlfriendrecords.storenvy.com/

    Follow The Sleights on socials!: https://www.instagram.com/thesleightsofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/SLEIGHTS719/?_rdr

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    Merch: https://my-store-ed9985.creator-spring.com/

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    11 mins
  • Controlled Chaos record store owner - Interview | Episode 275
    Apr 1 2025

    I talked with Josh, the owner of Controlled Chaos in Bolingbrook, about how he became a record store owner, music/bands he recommends, why going to a record store is better than buying online, almost joining Cheerleader Roadkill, his fave pizza places, and more!!

    Check out Controlled Chaos: https://www.controlledchaosvintage.com/

    Listen to GCxAW: https://open.spotify.com/artist/53jyZZqqJJl4oHakGluMTw

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    15 mins
  • Slackin' Idle: pop punk from Canada | Episode 274
    Mar 5 2025

    I chatted with Slackin' Idle about how they started out, whether the Warped Tour or WWWY lineup is better, the importance of social media in promoting music, the best pizza place in Canada, and more!

    #poppunk #newmusic #band

    Listen to Slackin' Idle: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4WvMkyGAAP1LdPaVOnd6S2 https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCSb1Ux45pWqWbaKv9ZADBQw https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0DJWKLGXX https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slackin-idle/1772795254 https://www.iheart.com/artist/slackin-idle-44199321/?embed=true%22%20frameborder=%220%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E

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    More links: https://linktr.ee/Slackinidle?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabObyEdMGccEr1fCuKCCXK5igPBhHLUYaPIUpwI03Zj0xnwUc-_8_xslNk_aem_n7RE-04r3Eafjrccgh-YIw

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    14 mins
  • Cheerleader Roadkill new album, upcoming tour & more! | Episode 273
    Jan 31 2025

    I chatted with local Chicago band Cheerleader Roadkill about their debut album 'Golf Course Intercourse' out now, how they met, their upcoming tour with The Jins, working with Bandit Booking, inspirations, jelly on pizza, and more! Listen to Cheerleader Roadkill:

    YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCsbxOUyMpAHm7EsLuE_h4HA

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16nIjFM97UOhihhYgQPJM1

    Amazon Music: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B0C2C3C5SW/cheerleader-roadkill

    Follow Cheerleader Roadkill:

    https://www.instagram.com/cheerleaderroadkill/

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571235299158#

    Upcoming Shows:

    https://linktr.ee/cheerleaderroadkill?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaBQRslCElA9MCz-gql1ULH0yNSbi-s3H4thqvvnmnfHjgsau-Ao8epGik_aem_d80Vk_-0kUQ611WA4qEHRA

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    20 mins