Rick Giordano of The Lion's Daughter & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, creating & releasing "Skin Show" during a pandemic, livestream performances, a dream release tour, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Rick was drinking 4 Hands Brewing Company 's "Warhammer". This 9% ABV Imperial IPA looked so sick!!! While I was enjoying Brasserie artisanale Gallicus x BreWskey ...
May 07, 2021•38 min•Ep. 260
Félix B. Desfossés & Ian Campbell the creators of No Speed Limit: Québec Metal & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, their 1st shows, the evolution of the Québec Metal Scene, why they chose to write a book, the biggest challenges, translating it to English & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Félix was drinking Hopfenstark Brewery x Voivod 's "Lost Machine"! This SteinBier which is a traditional German style brew which is made by heating up rocks in a fire that ...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 259
Eddy Torres of the RRBG Podcast & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the RRBG Podcast, an interview he would like to redo, the impact of the pandemic on the podcast & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Eddy was drinking Mother Earth Brewing Company 's "Flawless Imperfection" the Hazy IPA which clocked in with a 7.5% ABV & Fremont Brewing 's "Coffee Cinnamon B-Bomb" the Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial ...
Apr 30, 2021•50 min•Ep. 258
A conversation with my promoter & booking agent friends from around the globe to shine some light on the impact of the pandemic on their careers, how they have hustled to stay alive, when they think touring shall return & what they miss the most. Massive thanks to Daniel DeFonce of Continental Touring, Čurby Obscene of Obscene Extreme Festival, Michelle Ayoub of Turbo Haüs, Somprasong Makkhasakul of Slamman Booking Asia, Ronny Frohner of Redback Promotion & Kaltenbach Open Air, Cory ...
Apr 29, 2021•37 min•Ep. 257
Johnny Christ of Avenged Sevenfold & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, the Drinks with Johnny podcast, dream guests, an Avenged Sevenfold Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johnny was drinking Brouwerij West's "Bounce" the 7.1% ABV West Coast IPA that was hopped with Citra, Mosaic & Centennial Hops while I enjoyed 5e Baron's "Cypress". This West Coast IPA poured out with a glorious dark yel...
Apr 27, 2021•53 min•Ep. 256
Derrick Robertson & Zack Heuff of BreWskey & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, their 1st brews, how they got into Brewing, how they deal with the Hype, where they find inspiration, healthy competition, the future of Craft Beer, being Metalheads & their Hangover Cures. Throughout this interview, we enjoyed BreWskey x Third Moon Brewing 's "Brew Moon" the DDH DIPA which was hopped with Cascade & Chinook Hops from Ontario as well as Citra Hops. It was a glorious ...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 255
Tom Smith of The Acacia Strain & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, being straight edge for 5 years, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, T W Smith Guitars, Flick Filled Land Podcast, dropping Slow Decay during a pandemic, a The Acacia Strain brew, the best part of the pandemic & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Tom was drinking Dssolvr 's Uppercuts & Lazer Tag. This Hazy IPA was hopped with Citra, Vic Secret Enigma, Mosaic, Citra Cryo &...
Apr 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 254
Richard Martineau Leclerc & Francis Boisvert of Le Presbytère & I have a conversation about their 1st brews, how they started collaborating together, striving to create unique Metal themed brews, how Francis switched from the Fine Arts to making Beer, how Richard became Metal Richard, their recent success & their hangover cures. Throughout this interview, we were drinking Le Presbytère's "Black Hand Inn". This brew was made in honor of Running Wild the legendary German Pirate Metal b...
Apr 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 253
George Corpsegrinder Fisher of Cannibal Corpse & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, hoping to find balance if he drinks again, how he gets ready before gigs & the health of his epic neck. Throughout this chat, George enjoyed a refreshing bottle of water while I enjoyed Hoplark HopTea 's "HopTea - The Green One'. This ultra refreshing beverage is made with Carbonated Water, Green Tea & Mosaic Hops. It has no calories, no sugar & no alc...
Apr 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 252
Mark Whelan & Andrew Budwey of Fuming Mouth & I have a conversation about 2020, having great tours taken away, their 1st brews, the soundtrack of their youths, their 1st shows, signing to Nuclear Blast, Beyond the Tomb, a Fuming Mouth brew & their hangover cures. Throughout this monstrous chat, Mark & Andrew were drinking 3 Floyds Brewing 's "Zombie Dust" the 6.2% ABV American Pale Ale while I was enjoying Bière Sans Alcool - BSA 's "IPA". This non-alcoholic IPA, poured out with ...
Apr 09, 2021•37 min•Ep. 251
Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers & I have a conversation about how she has been since we last spoke, being nominated for a JUNO Award, what her plan B would be, the upcoming Willow TV Series, the best thing to happen thanks to Covid, which song she would like to play at her 1st gig back, where she would like to tour, her funniest tour story. her most memorable gig & turning a classic Canadian Folk song into a Number 1 hit. Throughout this interview, Brittney was drinking Cannery Br...
Apr 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 250
JJ of Harakiri for the Sky & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the Austrian Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, discovering extreme vocals, finding balance on tour, Maere, staying in contact with their fans, the joys of a 2 person project, his plan B & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, JJ was drinking a Stiegl while I enjoyed a cup of Grindcore Coffee Co.'s " Angerot - Dark Blend Coffee" . It was dark, ominous, radiated ch...
Apr 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 249
Josh Richter of Bather & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, being an independent band, Phantom Guilt, Riffin' Ain't Easy & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Josh was drinking coffee from Rost Coffee from Chillicothe, Ohio & I was drinking Echo Session Ales x Broadway Microbrasserie x BAOS Podcast 's "Love Dust" the Session NEIPA which was hopped with Sabro, Galaxy, Calypso & Vic Secret Hops. There is also a ...
Apr 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 248
Mark Jansen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, his 1st shows, releasing a record during a pandemic, getting Vicky Psarakis on Omega, how he has been filling the void, cold adaptation training & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mark was drinking a Leffe 's "Blonde" while I was enjoying BreWskey - Pub & Taproom 's "Brew Juice - Peanut Butter & Jelly!!! This fruited sour was packed with strawberries, raspberries, black berries, blueb...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min•Ep. 247
Dan Cleary of Striker & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, being an independent artist, working on some new music, livestream concerts, getting back on stage, keeping his voice in check, winning a Juno Award & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Dan was drinking Central City Brewing's "Red Racer- Super Solar IPA" which was hopped with Mosaic & Citra Hops & clocked in with a 6% ABV while I was enjoying Sea Change Brewing Co.'s "Striker Session IPA". This...
Mar 26, 2021•36 min•Ep. 246
A year ago, I started hanging out with some of my closest friends, some of the Vox&Hops Alumni & Vox&Hops' Heads on Zoom each Thursday. I called it Thirsty Thursdays. Little did I know at the time, just how important these hangs would become. The community, the family, the group of friends that has formed all across the globe is truly amazing. I am in awe of what it has become. To honor the 1 Year anniversary of Thirsty Thursdays I ask the members of the community to tell me what Thi...
Mar 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 245
Dale Crover of The Melvins & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1s brews, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the power of Canadian beer vs Nirvana, the soundtrack of his youth, playing in Montreal, crafting eclectic tour packages, writing solo, extreme metal drumming how he has been filling the void, his plan B, what has changed the most in the music industry, why he still plays & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat Dale was drinking an O'Douls & I was enjoyin...
Mar 23, 2021•37 min•Ep. 244
FT Hordé of Déluge & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, the France Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a pandemic release, a dream tour, why it took 5 years, a Déluge Craft Beer, how he has been filling the void & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, FT was drinking BRLO's "Naked" the Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale which was hopped with Citra, Mandarina Bavaria & Lemondrop Hops. & Matt was drinking Lupulone's "Euphoria" th...
Mar 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 243
Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the ups & downs of playing festivals, the soundtrack of his youth, Red Creek Recordings, collaborating with artists & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Johannes was drinking Trocadero !!! This caffeinated apple & orange flavored soft drink would rival Coca-Cola he claims if it made its way out of Northern Sweden!!! & Matt was enjoying Lupulone 's "Imbroglio", the Black Czech Lag...
Mar 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 242
Rob Wharton of Cognitive & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the return of gigs, the new Cognitive record, a perfect release tour, Fresh 2 Deaf Productions, a Cognitive Brew & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Rob was drinking Atco Brewing Company's "Rail" & I was drinking Microbrasserie Le Fermentor's "Doctor Porter" the Cherry, Vanilla Porter aged in Bourbon!!! Make sure to c...
Mar 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 241
Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn & I have a conversation about being one of the last bands on tour before the pandemic, if they have become more of a craft beer enthusiasts, how they have been filling the void, remaining in contact with their fans, when will touring return, the impact of the pandemic on the record industry, their hangover cures, Charles' facial hair & meeting Fred Armisen. Throughout this chat Charles was drinking North Coast Brewing's "Scrimshaw" pils...
Mar 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 240
Prika Amaral of Nervosa & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer Scene, the soundtrack to her youth, gravitating towards the guitar, the Brazilian Metal Scene, her 1st shows, staying healthy on the road, Perpetual Chaos, a new lineup, young bands we should watch, a Nervosa Brew & her hangover cure. Throughout this interview, we luckily were enjoying OverHop Canada & OverHop Brazil's "Reddish" the Hoppy Double Red Ale!!! This brew ...
Mar 09, 2021•40 min•Ep. 239
Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring, the resurgence of Nu Metal & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Jeremy was drinking Beavertown Brewery 's "Bloody 'Ell" Blood Orange IPA & I was enjoying Kahnawake Brewing Co.'s "Jaromir Lager" the Světlý Ležák!! Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Br...
Mar 05, 2021•35 min•Ep. 238
James Durbin & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, what he learnt on American Idol, how he lured Zakk Wylde on Idol, being a spokesperson for Autism & Tourette's Syndrome, his late night adventures with Chris Jericho, his time with Quiet Riot, why he left Quiet Riot, The Beast Awakens, if he has ever listened to extreme metal, touring backyards & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, James was drinking Sierra Nevada ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 237
Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab & I have a conversation about becoming an addiction counselor, his 1st drink, working in the music industry, why artists trust him, how 2020 affected addicts, helping artists on tour, why alcohol is socially acceptable, helping artists after tour, advice for people who may be struggling & the best part of Covid. Throughout this interview, Dave was drinking Sprouts Farmers Market's "Lime Sparkling Water" & Matt was enjoying Hoplark HopTea's "The Calm ...
Feb 26, 2021•40 min•Ep. 236
Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, why he hates beer, no urge to explore alcohol or drugs, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA, what the biggest challenges are to keep it running, learning from the comment section, the best advice he received before he started, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA Podcast, his new Book, his hangover cure & what the best part of Covid has been for him. Throughout t...
Feb 25, 2021•50 min•Ep. 235
Michael Alvarez of Flub & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, being Sober, his last brew, how he was managed to stay Sober, where he has found support, his 1st Sober tour, taking the stage Sober, his advice for anyone who is struggling, how he has been filling the void & what the best part of the pandemic has been for him. Throughout this interview, Michael was drinking Signature SELECT Water Seltzer & I wa...
Feb 23, 2021•58 min•Ep. 234
Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA) & I have a conversation about launching their brand in the middle of a pandemic, their 1st brews, why start with an IPA, their origin story, how to make non-alcoholic beer, where they draw inspiration, using natural flavors in beer, if they were ever metalheads & their hangover cure. Throughout this interview, we were enjoying Bière Sans Alcool (BSA)'s "IPA Douce". This Smooth IPA, poured out with a slightly milky veil, radiate...
Feb 19, 2021•35 min•Ep. 233
Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. have a conversation about how we met, how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, how he got into the Hot Sauce industry, getting his products on Hot Ones, putting flavor first, using Craft Beer in his recipes, collaborating with bands, if he still plays drums & the Heartbeat Hot Sauce factory playlist. Throughout this interview, Al was drinking Hill Street Beverage Company 's Non-Alcoholic "Craft Lager" & I was enjoying Le Bazaar - Bra...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 232
Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, having to quit drinking in order to keep playing guitar, crafting a new identity, his 1st sober gig, some positive changes, if it affected his relationship with his bandmates, what was his plan B, rediscovering his love for guitar, writing a new album as well as potential Solo record & what was his hangover cure. Throughout this interview Petri w...
Feb 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 231
