Comedian and Actor Craig Gass is our guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Craig sat down with co host Jon at this years Sonic Temple Festival to talk about a myriad of things, including that contrary to a lot of people at the festivals thought rock and comedy do go together. Craig talks about opening up for Metallica and how he was able to win a crowd over that only wants to see Metallica. He tells a wildly crazy story about his time spent in between Cynthia Nixon's legs whil...
Jun 11, 2019•48 min
This is part 1 of the 3 part 2019 Sonic Temple Festival recap on the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. In this episode are the chats we did with Manuel from Zeal and Ardor, Joel Stroetzel from Killswitch Engage, Briton and Seth of Wage War, Kyle Konkiel from Bad Wolves and Griffin and Ryan from SHVPES. These chats go all over the place, from talking about Meshuggah with Kyle, to Joel's acoustic side project Brothers Born. We also get into the diversity of Zeal and Ardors music, and the most surprising...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Trenton Woodley and Alex Pearson of Hands Like Houses are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Trenton and Alex join co host Jon a day removed from traveling from Australia to Michigan to talk about some of the obstacles associated with being a band that's so far away from the rest of the world. If the geographical obstacles touring can present has made them pick their touring opportunities more carefully. We also get into some of the lyrical concepts on their latest al...
Jun 02, 2019•44 min
Landon Tewers, vocalist of The Plot In You is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Landon sits down with co host Jon and talks about the bands new direction on their latest record, Dispose, how that progression came about. How their label felt about the shift in sound and if there were any issues with getting on tours that made sense for the band. We also touch on funny uber trip Landon had been on the day before, and his experience with fans who ask him for photos while ...
May 29, 2019•45 min
Cory Brandan, vocalist for Norma Jean, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Cory joins hosts Dan and Jon after the bands European run to give us an update on the upcoming Norma Jean album and what fans can expect from it. We also touch on Norma Jean's career, and Brandan's journey from taking over for Josh Scogin and the pressures that may have come with, to the bands desire to appease long time fans by staying true to the bands roots. We get an update on what's going ...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 14 min
The Wolves Are Closing In are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Co Host Dan has the guys on after discovering them recently to talk about the bands upcoming ep. Why the band has chosen to have recordings/merch/videos done before playing any shows with this band and some behind the scenes stories from their video for "snot end of a Tommy Gun" and more. Intro Music: "Snot End of a Tommy Gun" by The Wolves Are Closing In "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsor: The Bea...
May 22, 2019•51 min
Spencer Sotelo, vocalist for Periphery and Nik Mystery is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Spencer sits down with co host Jon at a sold out stop in Royal Oak Mi supporting Dance Gavin Dance. The guys talk about the bands latest album, P4: Hail Stan, the challenges and pressures of having an entire genre awaiting your every move. Is there more to Bulb demos being sprinkled into every Periphery album, other themes that seem to be omnipresent. Spencer also talks about n...
May 15, 2019•48 min
Vincent Bennet and Tom Smith Jr of The Acacia Strain are the guests one this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Vincent and Tom join co host join for a cup of coffee at a recent tour stop to discuss the band not really giving "Gravebloom" a fair shake as far as touring in support of it. Fans expectations when it comes to playing old material, nostalgia from Vincent and Tom's perspectives as it relates to the band. We get into if there's new music coming, and what that may or may not sou...
May 12, 2019•58 min
Bryan Garris, vocalist for Knocked Loose, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Bryan joins co host Jon for an intimate conversation inside the bands van to talk about the past 3 years since the band dropped 2016's "Laugh Tracks" and the rise in the bands profile. We also talk about the bands approach to headline tours, the rules they self impose on picking bands, and what it means to go out with bands like Beartooth, Every Time I Die and A Day To Remember and be the o...
May 08, 2019•40 min
Patrick Galante, drummer for Ice Nine Kills, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Patrick joins co host Jon for an immersive chat at a local craft cocktail bar to discuss the major success of INK's latest album, The Silver Scream, and how he and his bandmates are taking it all in as their tours keep selling out and the bands stock rises. We also get into how Patrick got into bartending, specifically getting into the world of craft cocktails and how he feels the world ...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Chris Roetter, vocalist for Like Moths To Flames is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Chris joins co host Jon during some down time on the Feel Nothing Tour to talk about starting the tour with a sold out show, and commenting on others saying rock is dying out. The guys also touch on the climate of fans demands from a band, from complaining about what songs are/aren't on a set list and touching on why the band doesn't play songs off of "The Dying Things We Live For", ...
May 01, 2019•52 min
Bjorn "Speed" Strid, vocalist for Soilwork, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Bjorn joins co host Jon to talk about the bands latest album, Verkligheten, how the writing process was a lot different than on previous albums. We also take a look back on the 24 year career the band has had. Reflecting on 20 years of The Chainheart Machine and if there's any anniversary plans for that, as well as what's going on with Disarmonia Mundi and MORE. Intro Music: "Witan" by So...
Apr 28, 2019•45 min
Ryan Clark, vocalist of Demon Hunter, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ryan joins hosts Dan and Jon to talk about the bands latest albums, War/Peace (no it's not a double album lol) and how the concept for each record came about. We talk about the interesting career Demon Hunter has had, in that the band has never really been a full time band, and how that may have helped or hindered their careers. Ryan also reveals some of the titles that weren't used, Louder Tha...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Stefano Franceschini, bassist for Belgium death metal band Aborted, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Stefano joins co host Dan for a chat on a stop on the bands US run to discuss the latest album, Terrorvision. How it was for Stefano to jump into playing with a well established act, and discuss some of his earlier influences as a musician and much more! Intro Music: "Retrogore" by Aborted "Pretty Lights" by Heartsick Show Sponsor: The Bean Bastard (www.thebeanbast...
Apr 22, 2019•42 min
Ken Susi, guitarist for metalcore legends Unearth returns on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ken returns to chat with co host Jon about his career producing bands such as Ligeia, Madball and The Contortionist. How he got into producing and engineering in the first place as well as telling stories about how he helped Ligeia get signed to Ferret Records. How he helped capture the "party vibe" the band was going after, as well as finding the balance of making the Madball record he ...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Gary Spivak, Executive Vice President of Danny Wimmer Presents is the guest on this bonus mini ep of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Gary joins co host Jon for a quick chat as we gear up for 2019 festival season kicking off with Sonic Temple festival, we talk about the re brand DWP went through with some of their festivals like Rock On The Range and the challenges that created. If the rebrand allowed them to incorporate other kinds of genres to showcase, those that hate on the lineups and the b...
Apr 16, 2019•20 min
From Ashes To New's Danny Case and Lance Dowdle are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast! Danny and Lance sit down with co host Jon on their bus before a sold out show on the March Into Madness tour with Ice Nine Kills to talk about the bands latest album, The Future, how Danny was welcomed in from FATN's fans, and the songwriting process as the newest member. The guys also discuss the resurgence of Nu Metal, being compared to Linkin Park and exploring the hip hop side of...
Apr 14, 2019•41 min
Josh Todd,vocalist for Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Josh sits down with co host Jon at a recent stop on Buckcherry's current tour. We talk about the bands latest album, Warpaint, and why it sounds like a record with songs that are well lived in. The perception of Josh and his band being a party band, despite Josh's 20+ years of sobriety. We also touch on Josh's love of hip hop and the current state of the rock lands...
Apr 10, 2019•38 min
Danny Kiranos aka Amigo The Devil is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Danny Join co host Jon over some shared beers to talk about Danny's foray into becoming a brewer, and his time spent in culinary school. How those experiences are akin to his musical journey to find himself in Amigo The Devil. Writing/performing as a persona vs himself, and if there will ever be a solo record, and a fun story of how he almost wrote the theme song for WWE star Bray Wyatt and MORE!! ...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Josh Katz, vocalist for Badflower is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Josh joins co host Jon to talk about the bands newest album, Ok, I'm Sick, how dealing with anxiety and depression helped shaped the lyrics for the album. We also touch on how Josh handles fans opening up to him on a nightly basis with their own issues, and how that effects him, as well as the band's feelings about playing this years Sonic Temple festival, and a band they would like to tour with th...
Apr 03, 2019•39 min
RJ City is the guest on this episode of the podcast!! RJ City is a Professional Wrestler, Coffee Enthusiast, A self described cynical crafter and all around renaissance man. Join RJ and podcast co host Jon as they weave an oral tapestry that encompasses such topics as becoming a GIF, how indie wrestling is akin to the underground punk scene, how RJ started his Sunday morning "RJ Makes Coffee In His Underwear" Facebook Live shows, working with David Arquette and underwear being too "penisy" Intro...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic are the guests on this mini episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Co Host Jon did this quick chat with Mike and Ming at the 2019 Astronomicon live on the con floor. The guys talk about their love of Faygo, the con culture, Coney dogs and poop knives!!! Intro Music: Comic Book Men Theme Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mingchencbm www.facebook.com/mike.zapcic www.facebook.com/metalnexus www.facebook.com/brewspeakpod Instagram: @mingchen37, @micahelzapcic, @metal.ne...
Mar 29, 2019•13 min
Robb Rivera, drummer for Nonpoint, returns on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Robb joins podcast co host Jon to discuss the band working on their latest album, X, during a "hiatus". How that time to work away from the general public waiting for it allowed them to really create what Robb describes as the bands best album to date. We get into Robb's time on Shiprocked and how a bad performance of a Metallica song on the cruise really shook his confidence, and what he did to overco...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Michael "Whip" Wilton, guitarist for Queensryche is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Michael joins podcast host Jon at a stop on the bands The Verdict tour to discuss the bands latest album, why they chose to go back to producer Chris "Zuess" Harris for this record. Michael also talks a bit about the Pledge Music situation, how it has hurt Queensryche's name in the eyes of their fans and MUCH MORE!! Intro Music: "Blood of the Levant" by Queensryche "Pretty Lights" by...
Mar 24, 2019•46 min
Ryan Ober, guitarist for metalcore band Ligeia, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ryan joins co host Jon for a hungover conversation going over all things Ligeia. We talk about the bands early years and how they picked Unearth guitarist Ken Susi to record their debut album, their time on Ferret records. How the band seemingly did everything WRONG and still achieved success, all while never really being able to get over the proverbial hump. The guys also talk a bit ...
Mar 20, 2019•1 hr 32 min
Daniel Oliver and Mark Vollelunga of Nothing More are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Podcast co host Jon was able to sit down with Daniel and Mark during a tour stop in Grand Rapids MI to talk about the bands newest album, "The Stories We Tell Ourselves", being the most unheard of multiple Grammy nominated band ever....according to the internet. The possibility of a remix album, new Nothing More material and MUCH MORE!! Intro Music: "This Is The Time" by Nothing M...
Mar 17, 2019•52 min
Ryan Kirby, vocalist for Texas metalcore outfit Fit For A King is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ryan and co host Jon chat during some down time during the bands tour with August Burns Red to talk about the bands latest record, Dark Skies, and the overwhelming response to it from critics and fans alike. The guys also talk about Ryan's YouTube cover series with Daniel Gailey of Phinehas/Fit For A King and what fans can expect from that channel moving forward. Still ...
Mar 13, 2019•48 min
Phil Labonte, vocalist for All That Remains returns as the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Podcast co host Jon was able to catch up with Phil while the band was opening for In Flames and discuss the commercial and critical success of the bands latest album, Victim Of The New Disease. They also touch on how this album impacts the legacy of Oli Herbert, who tragically had passed away shortly before the release of the album, and the Grammy's omitting Oli and Vinnie Paul fro...
Mar 11, 2019•46 min
Legendary producer Michael Beinhorn is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Michael joins podcast co host Jon to talk about his new business venture of helping bands with their pre production/song writing. We talk about some of the classic albums that Michael has worked on over his illustrious career. From the importance of having Geezer Butler play on the "OZZmosis" record, to some of the lineup issues he faced when working with HOLE on "Celebrity Skin". We also touch o...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 25 min
Podcast Hosts Dan and Jon run through 2019's Sonic Temple Festival, happening at Mapfre Stadium in Columbus OH May 17th, 18th and 18th. We break down each day of the fest and give you our opinions on who you should be excited for, some of the bands to keep an eye out for if you're attending, and who we think is gonna be the break out band of the festival and much more. Find tickets and all things Sonic Temple Festival at https://fgtix.to/2TXkZ7x!!! Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonictemplefe...
Feb 27, 2019•54 min
