Chris and Josh talk at the end of the Rock N Pod Expo about the day's festivities. Aaron Camaro shows up and all hell breaks loose. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)...
Sep 12, 2017•14 min•Ep. 129
Happy 2nd Birthday to the podcast. This week to celebrate we have John Connolly of Sevendust on to talk about his other venture "Projected". We talk about the writing process for both bands. John talks about his relationship with Dimebag and how Dime was fan of Sevendust. We discuss Projected releasing a double album in 2017 and if he is crazy. John also talks about his relationship with the Creed guys and touring with them and Metallica. We could not have asked for a better birthday guest. Jon ...
Sep 07, 2017•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 128
The mighty Steev Esquivel of Skinlab sits down with Toomey at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2017. The guys discuss touring together many moons ago, the Skinlab album and how he hooked up with Dead By Wednesday. Steev lets us know what happened at Robb Flynn's 50th Birthday party. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 Support th...
Sep 05, 2017•21 min•Ep. 126
Opus and Rob Roy stopped by the Talk Toomey table at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. The guys talked about the latest Dead By Wednesday release, working with Dave Ellefson and touring with Raven. Opus also tells us about working with Jamey Jasta and his Hatewear clothing line. Josh, Rob and Opus trade Marc Rizzo tour stories to finish out the interview. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk ...
Sep 05, 2017•14 min•Ep. 127
Toby Wright and Josh sit down at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. In this bonus interview, Josh and Toby talk about the many albums that Toby has produced, mixed and engineered. The guys talk about his working with Sevendust, Korn, deftones, Biohazard, Fear Factory, Slayer, Soulfly and Taproot. Toby also weighs in on the "where is the bass on ...And Justice For All" question. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: T...
Sep 01, 2017•24 min•Ep. 125
The legend himself, David Vincent joins the podcast this week. David and Josh talk about his current dive into the world of country music and his acceptance in a new circle of musicians. David discusses the origins of his country roots and teaming up with Danny B Harvey. David also talks about how he came to fill the shoes of Lemmy in Headcat. They also discuss David's new band I Am Morbid and his playing of the classic Morbid Angel catalog. Josh and Jon break down the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo ...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 124
George Lynch joins the podcast this week to talk about his new album "The Brotherhood", making music with Michael Sweet and talks about the Dokken live DVD/CD. Jon Drake takes the week off, so Chris Akin from The Classic Metal Show tries to fill his shoes. Chris and I talk about Ozzy playing during the eclipse, secondary market Misfits tickets, Pantera, CMStv, The Nashville Rock N Pod Expo and more. Also a great iTunes review and shout outs for sharing. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email ...
Aug 24, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 123
In the outro to the episode the guys discuss the tragedy in Virginia and try not to be a political show. They also talk about the health scare for Ric Flair. They also agree that Warrior beating Hogan in WrestleMania 6 is the greatest match of all time. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 ...
Aug 17, 2017•23 min•Ep. 120
The interview with 36 Crazyfists drummer Kyle Baltus. We talk all about the new album Lanterns, play the new track Death Eater and talk about catching giant fish in Alaska. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)...
Aug 17, 2017•32 min•Ep. 121
Josh and Jon get ready for the Kyle Baltus interview by talking about the Marty Friedman show in Cleveland, the music industry and how Josh would have signed any record deal that was handed to him back in the day. Also a great iTunes review and shout outs for sharing. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 GoFund...
Aug 17, 2017•43 min•Ep. 122
Friend of the show Jason T Smith returns this week to talk about the Chester Bennington Memorial Service items that ended up on eBay. Jason is a huge player in the eBay world and knows the inner working of the site. Jason and Jon also reminisce about Cleveland bands like Mushroomhead. Jason also gives us live show reports about Queen w/ Adam Lambert and Corey Feldman. Josh and Jon talk about their most bizarre shows they've seen and discuss Marty Friedman. Music on this episode from All That Rem...
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 119
On this hour long rant the guys debate the Metallica studio albums and rank them 10-1. Josh also discusses his hate of Paul Bostaph. Let's see your lists over at Talk Toomey Facebook WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)...
Aug 03, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 117
Brendon Small of Galaktikon is the guest this week. Brendon discusses the new album "Galaktikon II: Become the Storm. Brendon and I examine his relationship with Gene Hoglan and some show stories. Brendon talks about his writing process and how the music lends itself to comics, tv and more. Dethklok is another topic that is tackled. Jon Drake is read an email that is not a glowing review of him being added to the podcast. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook...
Aug 03, 2017•55 min•Ep. 118
Jon Drake officially joins the show on this episode. Josh and Jon answer the question if Linkin Park should continue after the death of Chester. Tribute/ Cover bands are discussed. Playing shows in the Cleveland area and learning liquor laws in each state is a must do for up and coming bands. Music on this episode from Dimebag Darrell and Testament WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toom...
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 116
Jon Drake of The Nerf Herder Council joins the show to discuss his love of Van Halen and my dislike of them. We move onto the greatness of Pantera and Megadeth. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)...
Jul 24, 2017•33 min•Ep. 114
Jon Drake of the Nerf Herder Council joins the show to talk about a list that I found of VH1's top Star Wars moments in music. We also discuss the great Star Wars Holiday Special and is Chewbacca a deadbeat dad? WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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?f...
Jul 24, 2017•14 min•Ep. 115
Jon Drake of the Nerf Herder Council joins the show to talk about Chester. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)...
Jul 21, 2017•14 min•Ep. 113
In this marathon of a podcast, Chris Czynszak returns to Talk Toomey. Chris and I talk about his favorite subject, Kiss. We break down our top 8 Kiss members in makeup. We discuss the latest Rex Brown solo album and a Rex show that Chris recently was in attendance. Chris and I talk about the Rock N Pod Expo that will take place in Nashville on Aug 26th. We discuss our love of Nashville and the outpour of support for Toddzilla. This is by far my longest talk on the podcast and it was a blast to p...
Jul 18, 2017•2 hr 28 min•Ep. 112
Mitch Lafon returns to the podcast this week. Mitch and I discuss Kiss, late start times at rock shows and his move to the Jericho Network. Music from Kiss, Stone Sour and The Biters WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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)...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 111
James Morris returns this week to talk about the new album from Noncon. James and I discuss the ease people can get music and how it must be impossible for young bands to make a career out of music. James and I talk about the great Big Val and touring with Pantera. James talks about touring with the deftones and playing Ozzfest 97 with Metallica. We play a couple songs off the new Noncon release and I finish the episode out with some downset. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 110
In this abbreviated episode of the podcast, I talk to the great Billy Milano of M.O.D. They have a great new album due out July 7th through Megaforce Records. Billy is wide open in this talk. The interview was cut short due to some technical difficulties. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 th...
Jun 20, 2017•24 min•Ep. 109
Travis Turner of the As The Story Grows podcast is the guest this week. Travis is one of my favorite podcasters in the game and it was time to have him on for his solo episode. Travis and I talk about his upbringing in music and having to hide metal albums from his parents. We discuss his early bands and opening for Biohazard. Travis talks about his journey in podcasting and his favorite guests that have turned into friendships. And last but not least, we talk about our podcast supergroup PODTER...
Jun 15, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 108
Some bonus content for you while I'm on my honeymoon. I was recently on the Classic Metal Show and talked about bands playing to backing tracks, Rex Brown, White Zombie and more. Thanks to Chris Akin for letting me throw this up for your ears. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Jun 08, 2017•17 min•Ep. 107
Some bonus content for you while I'm on my honeymoon. I was recently on the Classic Metal Show and told my story of meeting President Bill Clinton and Marty Friedman on the same night. Also talked some Primer 55. Thanks to Chris Akin for letting me throw this up for your ears. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Jun 07, 2017•17 min•Ep. 106
Cody Perez of Amerakin Overdose joins the podcast this week. The outspoken and controversial vocalist talks about the latest news with AOD and their latest album. He lets us know how the collaboration with Waylon Reavis came together. Cody and I also discuss the struggle for up and coming bands and how we hate the system of clubs taking cuts of the merch. Cody lets us know if he still has issues with 36 Crazyfists drummer Kyle Baltus (hint....he doesn't). Cody also tells a story about seeing Pri...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 105
Donald Tardy joins the podcast this week to talk about Obituary's self titled album. We also talk about their current tour and John Tardy's voice. Don tells a story about watching Slayer play while talking with Nicko McBrain. Donald also talks about his time in Andrew W.K. and playing SNL. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 ...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 104
Eyal Levi of Nailthemix.com joins the podcast this week. Eyal was also in the band Daath. We talk about the pipeline from Daath to Chimaira that seemed to take place. Eyal also tells us about his teaching platform Nail the Mix. You cannot go wrong giving this episode a listen. Eyal gives you a behind the scenes look at what goes on with your favorite recordings. We also have a voicemail from Loose Cannon of Cobras and Fire Cover of the Week is from The Melvins doing Kiss' Going Blind WEBSITE: Ta...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 103
Quick chat with Fozzy guitarist Billy Grey. We talk about the new Fozzy single, their current tour and plans for the remainder of the year. Billy also talks about the Cyberstar single "Floods". Music on this bonus clip from Fozzy and Cyberstar. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com 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 (htt...
May 14, 2017•13 min•Ep. 102
Mark Slaughter joins the podcast for the monumental 100th episode. Mark tells us about his new solo album "Halfway There" that is due out on May 26th. We talk about the mystery that is Vinnie Vincent. Mark talks about the difference between a Slaughter album and a Mark Slaughter solo album. He discusses his relationship with David Ellefson and the EMP Label Group. Mark also talks about living in Nashville and how much the city has changed in the last 20 years. In celebration of the 100th episode...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 101
Wednesday 13 joins the show this week. We discuss his new album "Condolences" and the new direction of the band. Wednesday talks about playing in bands in the early 90s and what he thought about Marilyn Manson when he came out. the Murderdolls are brought up and he talks about Joey Jordison getting back behind the kit. We also get super nerdy and talk about collecting toys. He is a huge collector of 80s toys such as MOTU, G.I. Joe and more. CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk To...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100