Best Adam DeGraide Podcasts (2025)

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Adam DeGraide Discusses A.D.A.M. Music Project 10:19

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10d ago10:19

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In this episode I chatted with Adam DeGraide about his partnership with Dameon Aranda called "A.D.A.M. Music Project" and their newest single "They Are Here." It is a song inspired by iconic alien-themed video games like Half-Life and Halo. We also discussed the upcoming album "Knockdown," which features a blend of rock styles and includes songs in…

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Christian Shields Discusses His New Single "Fall Like Rain" 8:06

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In this episode, Christian Shields shared details about his new single "Fall Like Rain" and his musical journey, including discussions about his full-length rock album "This Is Rock and Roll." Christian also discuss3eed his focus on releasing singles rather than albums, upcoming projects, and technical challenges encountered during tours, while als…

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Rockcast 434 - Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 17:41

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It's been a hell of ride this past year for the band The Funeral Portrait. One of 2025's bands on the rise for sure. Lead singer Lee Jennings is back to revisit the past year as we look forward to what's on the horizon for this Atlanta based band. That includes a new live album due out in January!By Cutter

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Rockcast 433 - Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge and Creed 18:15

13d ago18:15

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Guitar great Mark Tremonti is back on the show this week to discuss all things Alter Brdige. Yes a little Creed and Tremonti talk as well, but we can't sleep on the fact that the band Alter Bridge just put out on the heaviest and most heavy metal things at rock radio in years. Their new album will be self-titled and it hits January 9th. I'll ask ab…

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Warped Tour Veteran Owen Paulls Turns Tattoo Visionary 20:04

15d ago20:04

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In this episode I spoke with Owen Paulls, a former musician from England who transitioned to tattooing after years of touring as a drummer. Owen shares his journey from music to tattooing, discussing his apprenticeship, artistic style, and experiences winning awards at tattoo shows, while also offering advice for both tattoo clients and aspiring ar…

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Iron Maiden at 50 with Daniel Bukszpan 25:29

22d ago25:29

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In this episode, we discussed Daniel's book "Iron Maiden at 50," which chronicles the band's history through various sections covering their early years to present day, including details about their lineup changes, visual branding, and cultural impact. Daniel shared insights about the book's creation process, including his approach to writing the t…

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KISS Avatar "Deuce" Video Discussion with Creator Stevie Peavey 13:49

24d ago13:49

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In this episode, I spoke with Stevie Peavey about creating music videos, mainly focusing on his recent release of Deuce by KISS. Stevie gives a brief explanation of the process for animating action figures and synchronizing lyrics. He also spoke about his experience creating music videos for various bands while discussing his transition from workin…

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Horace Pinker Members Discuss "Now and the Future" Album 19:44

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Scott and Greg from the band Horace Pinker discussed their new album "Now and the Future," their first full-length release since 2011, which reflects a more positive and forward-looking message compared to their previous work. They also discuss the band's history. Greg shared his experiences touring with the band in Europe, including a memorable pe…

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Rockcast 432 - ADAM Music Project's Adam DeGraide and Dameon Aranda 29:47

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Adam DeGraide started a project with Dameon and Gabe from Aranda called ADAM Music Project, a music project where all the songs are based on video games and video game themes. Yes for this nerds need to unite! We also get an update on the band Aranda as Dameon and Adam join the Rockcast this week.By Cutter

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Tim Durling Discusses His 8-Track Focused Book "Unspooled" 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Tim Durling discussed his book "Unspooled" about 8-track tapes, which explores the format's history and collecting culture while combining personal biography with music collecting. The book's creation was inspired by a conversation with recent podcast guest Martin Popoff, who wrote the foreword, and was completed through a successful Kickstarter ca…

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Rockcast 431 - Matt Good of From First to Last 20:08

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Not only is Matt Good the guitar player and really the one constant in the band From First to Last, but Matt is an extremely good record producer as well. Matt is a busy guy, he knows it, his band knows it, and his family surely knows it. We're happy that Matt takes a bit out his schedule to have a chat about new music from From First to Last, his …

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Musician Trevor Kidd Discusses New Single Sunshine 11:16

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Rockcast 430 - Joe Cotela of Ded 17:29

2M ago17:29

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"Negative music for positive people," is how Joe Cotela describes the music for the band Ded. It's hard to argue with that, there is a positive message under all that aggression. Ded's third album is called Resent and it's availalbe now. Ded is on the road in the month of October with In This Moment, Dayseeker and The Funeral Portrait. Oh and Joe d…

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Guns N' Roses at 40 with Martin Popoff 19:40

2M ago19:40

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Martin and I discussed Martin's book "Guns N' Roses at 40," which covers 40 career highlights of the band in a chronological format. We also explored Martin's extensive writing process and experience authoring over 135 books, including his work on band biographies and historical accounts. The conversation concluded with discussions about Martin's u…

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Rockcast 429 - Chris Daughtry...Again 13:59

2M ago13:59

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I'm not going to say no to hearing the words of Chris Daughtry, espicially when they are about great music. Earlier this year Daughtry released the EP Shock to the System (Part One) and now they have released Shock to the System (Part Two.) Another EP and the journey has already begun for another Daughtry song to get the absolute crap played out of…

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Bruce Springsteen and Born To Run: 50 Years 14:11

2M ago14:11

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This week I spoke to author Sean Egan about his new book "Bruce Springsteen and Born to Run: 50 Years," which explores the making and impact of the landmark 1975 album on its 50th anniversary. The book, published by Motorbooks, provides context about Bruce Springsteen's career and the challenging recording process that resulted in what many conside…

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Rockcast 428 - Eric Vanlerberghe of I Prevail 15:59

2M ago15:59

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It can be distracting and maybe even a bit concerning when you hear a band you really like is losing one of it's singers. Luckily for I Prevail Eric Vanlerberghe has been there the whole time. Since the band's inception there have been two singers, one who holds down the clean vocals and Eric who handles the heavier and more intense parts. Now it's…

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Consequence of Energy Guitarist Diego Sagredo 10:30

2M ago10:30

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Diego Sagredo, guitarist from the Chilean rock band Consequence of Energy, joins me this week to promote their debut single "Freedom" and upcoming album "We Are One." The band's new conceptual album, produced by Gard Richardson, blends hard rock with ancestral sounds and features 12 tracks including "Freedom," set for release in January 2026. The b…

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Rockcast 427 - Aaron Pauley from Of Mice and Men 28:42

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In 2014 the underground metal core band Of Mice & Men put out their first album with new singer and bassist Aaron Pauley, and the band never looked back. That album along spawning a couple top 20 rock songs. Since then Of Mice & Men have been a proper metal band, but don't think they don't have any surprises up their sleeves. Their latest single "W…

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Walter Cianciusi of Italian Prog Rock Band Headless 16:23

2M ago16:23

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In this conversation, Walter discussed the Headless album "Transitional Objects" released on August 29, 2025, on the M-Theory Audio label. He described it as a 37-minute, 8-track album with meticulous production and a dystopian perspective, inspired by personal experiences and events like 9/11 and the loss of a close friend. Walter highlighted spec…

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Derek Shulman Discusses His Book Giant Steps 28:19

3M ago28:19

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In this interview, Derek Shulman discussed his life journey from his Scottish upbringing to becoming a successful musician and later music industry executive. He shared his experiences with various bands, including Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and Gentle Giant, and detailed his transition from performing to working in A&R at Polygram Records. Der…

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Rockcast 426 - Josh Todd of Buckcherry 18:43

3M ago18:43

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Since the release of the song "Lit Up" in 1999, Buckcherry's no frills rock and roll has been a staple on rock radio and in the live concert circuit. It was few years later though that the song "Crazy Bitch" was released making Buckcherry a plantium selling rock band and a household name. Since then they've continuied to do what they do, the way th…

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Rockcast 425 - Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides 21:48

3M ago21:48

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As the lead singer of Black Veil Brides is well regarded as one of the best front mans in the modern crop of heavy metal. They are a band who for the past 15 years who just consistently release quality heavy metal music, but Andy is more than just a metal singer. He's also a writer and their publishing company has released graphic novels, novellas …

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Francois and Junior From Atomik Train 16:35

4M ago16:35

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This week I had a chat with Francois and Junior from the Canadian hard rock band Atomik Train, who discussed their band's origins, current activities, and upcoming debut album release. The guys shared details about their album launch plans, including physical and digital releases, limited edition merchandise, and upcoming tour dates across Canada a…

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Rockcast 424 - The Haunt 24:09

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Brother and sister, Maxamillion and Anastasia Haunt started the band The Haunt out of a need to play music, the heavier the better. After swimming through the industry waters that were trying to push them and espicially her in a different direction, The Haunt are now where they always wanted to be. They are doing some hard rocking and at the highes…

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Matt Bisonnette of the Squirts 16:46

4M ago16:46

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In this episode I talk with veteran bassist Matt Bissonette, known for his work with legendary acts such as Elton John, Ringo Starr, and Rick Springfield. We discussed the formation and evolution of his band, The Squirts, including their musical influences, songwriting process, and recent album release. They touched on technical aspects of music pr…

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Chandler Mogel of Double Vision 20:06

4M ago20:06

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In this conversation, Chandler, a member of the Foreigner tribute band Double Vision, discusses their new album of original material, which was released on July 11th. The band's journey into original music was driven by their goal to establish Double Vision as a benchmark for tribute bands, with half of the album co-written by a Swedish songwriter.…

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Rockcast 423 - Nils Goldschmidt of Velvet Chains 20:39

4M ago20:39

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Normally when a band starts to click with the mainstream its after they've been at it for a long time. That's not to say Velvet Chains haven't been grinding, but bassist and founder Nils Goldschmidt didn't even start the band until he was in his early 30s, and they started as cover band playing little bars in the Vegas area. Then inspiration struck…

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Kris Keller of Black Note Graffiti 14:09

4M ago14:09

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Black Note Graffiti's Kris Keller discussed the band's history, their latest album "Resist the Divide," and musical influences in this conversation. The album's theme revolves around life's struggles and the importance of resilience, drawing from the band members' personal experiences. Kris also shared details about their upcoming performance at th…

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Rockcast 422 - Ryan Patrick of Otherwise and Life By Music 31:57

4M ago31:57

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Ryan Patrick is the guitarist for the band Otherwise, a Las Vegas based band started by him and his brother Adrian. They've had sold out tours, gold records but the music industry did to them what it does to so many great bands and they decided to take the power back by taking some time away. In that process Ryan started a not for profit music teac…

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A Conversation with Rachel Lipsky 23:26

5M ago23:26

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Musician and songwriter Rachel Lipsky and I discussed her experiences with Armed Forces Entertainment tours and discussed her career in the music industry, including her songwriting process, challenges as an independent artist, and musical influences. She highlighted her work with the Charlie and Hazel Daniel Veterans and Family Center at MTSU and …

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501 Essential Albums of the '80s 14:12

5M ago14:12

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This week I speak with author and editor Gary Graff about his recently released book "501 Essential Albums of the '80s." We discuss the process for creating this book, along with "501 Essential Albums of the '90s," including the challenges of selecting albums and organizing the content. The conversation also covers Gary's career as a music journali…

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Rockcast 421 - Dillon Jones of Nerv 21:44

5M ago21:44

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The band Nerv is a story as old as rock and roll itself. The lead singer has a band that implodes, another band needs a singer, and it's like they were soulmates. 8 years ago, Dillon and the rest of the band Nerv experienced that exact story. Then, a few years ago, their song "Bad Habits" blew up everywhere. But this band is doing it their way; the…

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An Apology 1:19

5M ago1:19

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Here's an apology and a quick update about why I've been absent lately.

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Rockcast 420 - Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker 22:32

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Dayseeker has released a new song as part of an upcoming album, and lead singer Rory Rodriguez says, "It's darker, it's more horror-themed, but it's not as sad." He's referring to the 2022 album Dark Sun, which really launched this band into a new level of popularity and even gave them their first two mainstream rock singles. Check out Dayseeker on…

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Rockcast 419 - Johannes Eckerstrom of Avatar 25:34

5M ago25:34

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What can I say about Johannes Eckerstrom that hasn't already been said? This guy is always a treat to talk to, from his introspection to his philosophy, to Avatar's incredible, if not sometimes frightful music, he always has something interesting to say. Avatar just put out a new song called "Captain Goat" from an as-of-yet unannounced new album. T…

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Rockcast 418 - Justin Benlolo of Brkn Love 32:01

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Before the release of their self-titled debut in early 2020, weeks before the pandemic struck, the band BRKN Love had been on the road doing what all new bands do. They were paying their dues and building a fan base, which included me. Since then, they have put out two more albums, each one doing just a bit better than the previous. Justin Benlolo …

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Author Selena Fragassi Discusses "Alanis: 30 Years of Jagged Little Pill" 9:27

6M ago9:27

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Selena discussed her book about Alanis Morissette's groundbreaking album "Jagged Little Pill," which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. She explored the album's creation, Alanis' background as a pop and child star, and the album's massive success with 33 million copies sold worldwide. Selena revealed that she was surprised by Alanis's love …

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Rockcast 417 - Josh Katz of Badflower 17:59

6M ago17:59

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Over the past decade, it's been the band Badflower to take a torch once carried by bands like My Chemical Romance and carry it into the realms of modern rock. Lead singer Josh Katz wears his heart on his sleeve with lyrics that resonate with anyone, no matter what they might be going through. That has never been more evident than on their latest si…

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Rockcast 416 - Dave Stephens of We Came As Romans 23:16

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Losing a band member is one thing, but losing a member to a tragic death is an entirely another thing. We Came As Romans lost their singer, Kyle Pavone, in 2018 to what was ruled an accidental overdose. That's a hard task to overcome, but not for this band. We Came as Romans have overcome everything thrown at them, and not only did they survive, bu…

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CHW Pro Wrestling Talk with Aaron Camaro 46:57

6M ago46:57

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In this episode I talked with Aaron Camaro about CHW Pro Wrestling and his career in the wrestling entertainment industry, including his experiences as a ring announcer, commentator, and writer. We explored the art of professional wrestling, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, character development, and engaging narratives in creating succe…

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Rockcast 415 - Jeremy DePoyster of The Devil Wears Prada 20:19

6M ago20:19

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20 years is a long time to be in a band, but sometimes it takes that long to truly break through and become more than just underground heroes. The Devil Wears Prada is doing exactly that with a string of recent hits and a new song, "For You," that's poised to take the band to new heights. Plus, you'd be hard pressed to find a better live band than …

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Rockcast 414 - Sam Carter of Architects 26:09

6M ago26:09

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After 11 studio albums, you might think a band is starting to get meh, but that is definitely not the case with Architects. Their latest offering, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, sees the band exploring their sound in a way that just works. Produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist and songwriter Jordan Fish, the sounds are all there. F…

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Gene Simmons Band Concert Review with Bryan Harris 25:07

7M ago25:07

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My concert buddy Bryan Harris and I discuss our recent trip to Beaver Dam, Kentucky, to see The Gene Simmons Band with openers The Iron Maidens. We also shared our thoughts on the venue (Beaver Dam Amphitheater), each band's set list, as well as Gene's music career and merchandise sales.

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Rockcast 413 - Matt Bigland of Dinosaur Pile-up 31:35

7M ago31:35

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The band Dinosaur Pile-Up just announced a new album and released two new songs. After kicking down the door of mainstream rock with the 2019 album Celebrity Mansions, we haven't really heard much from the band. There's a good reason for that, lead singer Matt Bigland was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease that wrecks your insid…

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Alan Rueda of Stone Whiskey at ROCKNPOD 2025 5:02

7M ago5:02

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While at Nashville ROCKNPOD 2025, I took a few minutes and spoke with Alan Rueda of Stone Whiskey. He spoke a little about their second album "Scream for Rock," music videos on their YouTube page, musical influences, their upcoming show in June at the "Leather and Lace Festival" in Sparta, NC, and a potential 2026 event.…

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2025 ROCKNPOD Recap with Bushy 39:13

7M ago39:13

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This week I had a chat with Nate "Bushy" Atchison from "The Plug Podcast" about our experiences at the recent ROCKNPOD Expo in Nashville. Bushy praised the event's organizer, Tracy McAndrew, for her successful first time in charge, while I praised the Christine Perry, who continues to do excellent work organizing the volunteers who work behind the …

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Rockcast 412 - Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman 15:49

7M ago15:49

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Have you ever wondered what bands do during their off time? Like when they aren't on the road or in the middle of a new album. Well, artists do what artists do, and that is creative creation. In this case, that creation is music. While Theory of a Deadman should be on break, Tyler has been hard at work on some new tunes and making amazing fashion c…

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Courtney Cronin at ROCKNPOD 2025 7:52

7M ago7:52

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I spoke briefly with comedienne Courtney Cronin at the recent RockNPod Expo in Nashville, TN. We talked a little about one of my TikTok videos gaining 23,000 views while the next one only received a few. Courtney shares about her dog, Rainey, while I talked about my dog, Buddy, and the challenges of dog-proofing my home. Courtney discussed some upc…

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Rockcast 411 - Chris Robertson of Black Stone Cherry 34:22

7M ago34:22

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Saturday, April 12th is Record Store Day, and Black Stone Cherry are one of many bands and artists taking part and releasing an exclusive Record Store Day album called This Is Black Stone Cherry's RSD Release...And The Band Really Loves it. Lead singer Chris Robertson and I dig into the album, being proud papas, and what's next for the Kentucky Mus…