I sat down with Robb Rivera recently at their show here in Louisville. Robb and I talked about the coincidental tragedies that seem to follow nonpoint. We talk about collecting vinyl and some of his recent finds. Robb talks about his love of thrash. We also talk about life, kids and more. I say a few words about the untimely passing of Matt Holt. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advert...
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 99
In this bonus interview, Don Jamieson returns to discuss his new album "Communication Breakdown". Don also discusses getting Dave Mustaine to add a guitar track to the new disc. We talk about him going to the grand opening of Dave Ellefson's coffee shop, comedy touring and more. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE: Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the s...
Apr 21, 2017•18 min•Ep. 98
Fallon Bowman joins the podcast this week. Fallon and I dive deep into the history of Kittie. We discuss the start of the band, all the early tours and what it was like being in a touring band before the age of 18. Fallon tells a great story about Dimebag watching her play. She also tells of how Kittie paid for her college. All three members of the Roach Koach podcast also join me on this nu metal extravaganza. Lorin, Jenny and Matt come on to talk about the nu metal canon, what makes a great nu...
Apr 18, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 97
On this bonus clip, I sat down with Doyle at his show in Louisville. We talked about the Misfits, his new album "Doyle 2", his upcoming movie roles and more. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE: Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...
Apr 13, 2017•9 min•Ep. 96
Wendy Dio joins the podcast this week to talk about the upcoming Ride For Ronnie. Wendy tells a great story about why Ronnie joined Black Sabbath. She talks fondly of Ronnie and his courting of her. Wendy also talks about the hologram and the future plans. Martin Bush is the second interview of the show. Martin talks about his band Hyborian, touring and more. GUEST LINKS: Ride For Ronnie Hyborian Facebook CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STO...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 95
John 5 joins the podcast this week. John 5 tells the story of his getting Gene and Ace to reunite at the Ace Frehley concert. John 5 and the guys talk about their love of Hee Haw. They talk about the frontman greatness of Rob Zombie. John discusses a lost DLR Band album and more. Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show is on for a segment talking about band merch, White Zombie and porn. Skribbal sent in the great new addition to the Talk Toomey Podcast and that is the Talk Toomey Rap.....a must lis...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 94
Jason Wisdom joins the podcast this week. Jason talks about his new project Death Therapy, wondering where these kids are that buy records and touring as a 2 piece band. The Talk Toomey cover of the week is Atreyu doing You Give Love a Bad Name ------------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: Death Therapy Facebook Jason Wisdom on As The Story Grows CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Ad...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 93
Friend of the show, Scott Bowling joins the podcast this week. Scott and the guys talk about his new online show Good Company with Bowling. Scott also picks a nice playlist of tunes. Music from Sevendust, Sepultura, Living Colour, Deftones, Faith No More and My Therapy are all featured. ------------------------------------ GUEST LINKS: Good Company Facebook CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERT...
Mar 21, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 92
Trevor Peres joins the podcast this week to discuss Obituary's upcoming self titled album. Trevor and Josh talk about why they decided to go with a self titled album. They also discuss the history of the legendary Morrisound Studios and producer Scott Burns. Josh asks him what's in the water in Florida for so many great death metal bands. Trevor gives his 2 cents on shipping companies just leaving guitars on doorsteps without a signature. Trevor also tells the backstory of the "Don't Care" video...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 91
Dave Lombardo joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Dave talks to the guys about the current Suicidal Tendencies tour with Crowbar. They talk about his collaborations with Mike Patton. Dave discusses how he was approached by The Misfits to play on the reunion shows. Dave also talks about the possibilities of more Misfits shows. He also tells us about his week on Late Night with Seth Myers and what that entails. Mike and Josh also break down the Big 4 and re-rank them. They discuss who is numb...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 90
Tye Zamora joins the podcast this week to talk about his new project 'mek. Josh and Tye also go deep into the history of Alien Ant Farm, Tye shares his thoughts on if Smooth Criminal was good or bad in the long run for AAF. The guys also discuss the Warped Tour and talk about Tye working for Limp Bizkit, Godsmack and Slightly Stoopid. Mike rants about his trip to Hazard, KY to see Dokken and all the issues that ensue. Josh brings in some Mina Caputo audio that may be incriminating towards the Ta...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 89
Jamie Madrox of Twiztid calls into the podcast this week. Jamie talks to the guys about the elaborate new makeup scheme from the new video for "Kill Somebody" that was created by artist Kay Pike. Mike asks about if they still like the anonymity of wearing the makeup a la KISS in the 70s. Toomey asks about the legacy of Twiztid at the Gathering of the Juggalos and Jamie talks fondly of the 17 years they performed at each of the shows. Jamie answers if they are still considered Juggalos after brea...
Feb 21, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 88
Alan Robert of Life of Agony joins the show this week. Alan and Josh talk about the new Life of Agony album "A Place Where There's No More Pain". The guys discuss Alan's artistic side including his graphic novels and adult coloring book. Alan speaks openly about Mina Caputo and the changes the vocalist has gone through. They also go over the time Whitfield Crane was in the band and the possibility of Alan taking over the vocals at one point. Alan tells great stories of the shooting the Through a...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 87
Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross joins the podcast once again to breakdown a classic album. Seasons in the Abyss by Slayer is the album discussed. Hiran also gives us the lowdown the Superjoint tour that just wrapped up. Hiran and I talk about the possibility of Phil Anselmo jumping onstage with them and doing Fucking Hostile....which eventually happened. Hiran also tells us the future for Battlecross. This episode is once again co-hosted by my good friend Mike of MDG Rock Pix Photography -----...
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 86
Jimmy Bower sits down with the Talk Toomey podcast at a tour stop in Louisville. Jimmy and I talk about his many bands including eyehategod, Down, Superjoint, etc. We also discuss his love of old trucks and woodworking. Jimmy also opens up about Mike Williams and his liver transplant. Want to know what it was like to to tour with Randy Blythe....Jimmy answers that too. This episode is co-hosted by my good friend Mike of MDG Rock Pix Photography ------------------------------------ Email Talk Too...
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 85
Dez Fafara calls in this week to talk about the upcoming DevilDriver headlining tour. Dez and I also talk about early DD tours with Superjoint and Dez's relationship with Phil Anselmo. Dez talks about Coal Chamber touring with Pantera and Machine Head. We also talk about his transition from Coal Chamber to DevilDriver. Dez also gives his opinion on the new Suicide Silence album. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toome...
Jan 26, 2017•52 min•Ep. 84
Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show hosted the Online Radio/ Podcasters Summit over the weekend. The guests included myself, Mark Strigl of Talking Metal, Victor Ruiz of Mars Attacks, Joe Kleon of Songcast and Jon Drake of Nerfherder Council. The topics included how we got into podcasting, war stories, bad guests, Metallica, Blabbermouth, etc. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUC...
Jan 23, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 83
Gene Hoglan calls in to the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Gene and I talk about the new Testament record. We discuss Deloreans. Gene and I go down memory lane and he tells great stories about Slayer and early Metallica. I ask about his time in Dethklok and what its like to play along to a cartoon. This episode was a blast to record. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here...
Jan 19, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 82
Mina Caputo joins the podcast this week. Mina and I discuss her journey over the last 9 years. We talk about her willingness to give up her band, friends, family and career to become her true self. Mina also talks about the hypocrisy of the law makers in this country. I ask Mina about the new LOA record and we talk about some classic LOA songs. It was an honor to have her on the podcast. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet T...
Jan 10, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 81
Shawna Potter of War on Women calls in this week to talk about their recent tours with Flag and Refused. We talk about War on Women playing Riot Fest and the reunited Misfits. Shawna and I talk a little about Trump becoming president, but most importantly we talk about coming up together in the Nashville local scene in the late 90s. Music on this episode from War on Women, Refused and The Misfits. ------------------------------------ Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the pa...
Jan 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 80
In this retrospective, I break down each episode of 2016. There are clips from Tony Campos, Bonz, Mike Sarkisyan, Eric Brittingham, Kurdt Vanderhoof, Mark Hunter, Dave Ellefson, Rich Ward, Jim Breuer, Stevie Benton, Robb Rivera, Davey Muise, Sonny Mayo, Glen Benton, Matt Heafy, Kirk Windstein, Max Cavalera, Edsel Dope, Tom Maxwell, Mike Spreitzer, Trevor Phipps and Erik Rogers. Music on this episode from Chimaira, nonpoint, Trivium and nothingface. --------------------------------------------- E...
Jan 01, 2017•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 79
Chris Czynszak of the Decibel Geek Podcast joins the show this week. Chris and I talk about the origins of his show. We talk about the state of the metal world. Chris and I discuss the Chiefs-Titans game....haha. But most of all we play some Pantera songs and talk at length about the band. --------------------------------------------- Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk Toomey Tee Today!! Supp...
Dec 22, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 78
Erik Rogers joins the show this week to talk about his early days in music. We talk about the formation of Stereomud. Erik talks about the highs and lows of the music business. We throw in some of our stories from touring together. Erik also answers a question from a Patreon supporter and talks about his new project My Therapy I go waaaay back in the vault and pull out the interview with Billy Grey that appeared on episode 2. Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet...
Dec 15, 2016•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
On this episode of Talk Toomey, I chat with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and bass legend Glenn Hughes. We talk about his start on bass, his induction in the R&RHOF, Tony Iommi and more. Glenn discusses his new album Resonate and working with Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Also on this episode is a great Black Sabbath discussion with the hosts of the Off Our Meds podcast. Mike, Eric and Daniel had me over to their studio to record a riveting talk about the legendary Black Sabbath...
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 76
Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Chris and I talk about the evolution of the show from the early days of internet radio to the juggernaut that is The Classic Metal Show. We discuss our thoughts on the great (just ask him) Eddie Trunk. Chris and I go at length on my favorite topic...Pantera. We also break down Cleveland sports, our opinion of Bruno Mars and even talk some Garth Brooks. Music on this episode from Devil You Know, Pantera, Kataklysm, Meta...
Dec 01, 2016•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 75
Former Kottonmouth Kings and DGAF member Saint Dog joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Saint Dog and I talk about his new deal with Force 5 Records. We talk about his roots in hip hop and love of the Beastie Boys, NWA and Cypress Hill. Saint Dog talks about how The Kottonmouth Kings formed, what he did post-KMK and his solo career. The DRP joins this episode to breakdown the signing of Saint Dog. The DRP and I talk about his time with Primer 55. We discuss the differences in the metal scene as oppose...
Nov 24, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 74
Trevor and I sat down at their recent tour stop in Louisville. We discuss touring Europe, starting a label and being a father. Trevor talks about the musical landscape that was happening when Unearth began. He also talks about some of the new artists he is working with and I play a track from Unwill. Music on this episode from Unearth, Life of Agony, Stone Sour, snapcase, Metallica, Unwill and Johnny Cash Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter ...
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 73
Hiran Deraniyagala of Battlecross joins the podcast this week to breakdown Pantera's legendary album Far Beyond Driven. Hiran and I go through every song, talk about the album cover and Dimebag's tone. We agree that Phil is one of the best vocalists of all time and that Rex and Vinnie are beasts. Come join us for this Pantera love fest! From the Talk Toomey vault is my interview with Steev Esquivel of Skinlab Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twit...
Nov 10, 2016•2 hr•Ep. 72
Doc Coyle returns to Talk Toomey on this episode. Doc has a great new podcast called the Ex Man. We talk all about podcasts, his time playing with Meytal Cohen, his thoughts on a God Forbid reunion and his new project I of Tongues. This episode also features some listener requests. Music from Mastodon, Gojira, Metal Church, Sepultura and Death will Tremble Email Talk Toomey Go to Talk Toomey Facebook and "LIKE" the page Tweet Talk Toomey Twitter here. Sponsors: Go to PUCK HCKY here. Buy a Talk T...
Nov 03, 2016•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 71
Mike Spreitzer and I sit down and discussed everything from Marilyn Manson to hardware stores. Mike talked about how he joined DevilDriver and playing his first show with the band on zero rehearsals. We chat about the stigma that Dez had coming from the NU Metal world and how that affected early DevilDriver tours. Them Evils joined the show for a quick interview from Louder than Life. Music on this episode from The Misfits, DevilDriver, Devil You Know, Them Evils, Marilyn Manson and Coal Chamber...
Oct 27, 2016•2 hr•Ep. 70
