Best Brewtal Podcasts (2025)

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516. Josh Schroeder (Producer /Random Awesome Studios) 1:43:30

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Join Josh and I as we sit piano side in one of the spare rooms in his home studio for this chat. Josh talks about some of the viral moments that have happened to bands he’s worked with, how aware he or the band are of what those moments could be when working on these songs. Josh shares how he tries to not be known for a “sound” as he’s become an in…

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514. Dany Ciara 3:51:44

3h ago3:51:44

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Join Dany and I as we take the time to get to learn more about her beyond the headlines we've all read over the last few years. Dany shares her upbringing of growing up in a religious household out in Utah, and the struggles that presented as a youth. She also talks about finding and getting into heavier music at a young age, and how that would set…

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513. Chase Wilson (Ov Sulfur) 1:25:25

3h ago1:25:25

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Join Chase and I as we talk about how hard it is to sort of navigate keeping in touch with people in this digital age. The balance of working on yourself and trying to be a better you, and still be able to give something to others. Chase discusses the inspiration behind their song "Wither" and how it was working on that song with producer Josh Schr…

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505. Jeff Tuttle (Shock Narcotic / Old Gods / Ex Dillinger Escape Plan) 48:40

1d ago48:40

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Join Jeff and I as we chat about Shock Narcotic's latest album, My Flesh Is Afraid But I Am Not. The process of making this record, and how it feels like a score than just a record. Jeff talks about getting to open for Pantera before having the run end upruptly for Pantera to perform at the Ozzy/Black Sabbath show. We talk about how Jeff still reta…

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506. Aaron Bruno (The Barbarians of California / AWOLNATION) 50:02

3h ago50:02

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Join Aaron and I as we discuss being inspired by older music and how it can allow us to traverse other artists and genres that comes full circle in some of our favorite bands, and getting into the minutiae of it all. Aaron then recounts how he got into hardcore and punk at an early age, how the lessons he learned from playing in smaller hardcore ba…

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507. Lauri Ylonen (The Rasmus) 34:45

3h ago34:45

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Join Lauri and I as we reflect back on the events of 9/11, the day in which this episode was recorded. Lauri shares how the events imapacted him and the band so early into their careers. We discuss the bands journey to releasing their 11th album, Weirdo, and how the band has maintained a relevant sound for decades without ever really conforming to …

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511. Dewey Halpus (Peer Pleasure Podcast / Light Thriller) 2:05:09

3h ago2:05:09

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Join Dewey and I as we do our annual catch up on with one another podcast chat. We talk about where we are at with our respective shows and the ebbs and flows of doing something weekly for almost 10 years, and kinda taking a step back from it for a bit. We reflect on the loss of Dave Shapiro and discuss the MASSIVE reach Dave had on not only our li…

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515. Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods) 53:54

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Join Myke and I as we catch up from a his last appearance on the show, now that he's armed with a new Volumes record. We talk about his involvement in the last Bury Your Dead performance, and how that came to be. How it was for him to be involved in the final performance of the bands, and how it was reconnecting with the guys leading up to the show…

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508. Elle Stanger (They Talk Sex Podcast) 1:16:14

1d ago1:16:14

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Content warning - Mentions of Death, Suicide in this episode at the 54 minute mark. Join Elle and I as we discuss the importance that music plays in strip clubs, from helping to completely change and reset a vibe, to what non verbal clues you can get from it as well. Elle and I discuss navigating loss of loved ones, and still inhabiting the same li…

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512. Jess Margera (CKY) 1:24:44

3h ago1:24:44

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Join Jess and I as we talk about mutual friend Frank Fanelli, which we us as a jumping off point to discuss the Fuckface Unstoppable tours Jess did with his brother and revolving cast of characters, and the pure mayhem of that time. Jess shares how the time spent playing with other musicians in more recent years has allowed him to come back to CKY …

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510. Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard) 27:48

3h ago27:48

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Join Evan and I for this quick chat as we get into the reunion of Biohazard, what the impetus was for Evan and the guys to get back together and not only tour but put out new music. Evan shares how finding your happy place, literally, was a step in the process of changing everything in his life and has allowed him to be his more healthy, happiest s…

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509. Mike Moore (Piercer / Special FX Artist) 1:10:57

3h ago1:10:57

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Join Mike and I as we talk about updated technology that really wasn't needed. Mike and I realize we both worked for Deja Vu at the same time and even were in the same work event a decade plus before we even knew each other. Mike shares how he got into the tattoo and piercing industry and how its been navigating the various trends that have come an…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #164: Top 25 Metal Albums of 2025 4:36:36

3d ago4:36:36

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Here come Metalheads, here come Metalheads, right down Metalheads Lane We got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again Hear those slay bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight So jump in bed and cover your head, cause Metalheads come tonight!By Metalheads Podcast

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #163: Monsters in the Sky 3:51:24

1M ago3:51:24

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In the penultimate 2025 episode, our friend Justin Riley joins us to discuss metal news and evaluate a mighty list of new releases, including albums from Coroner, Evoken, An Abstract Illusion, Hooded Menace, Tombs, Wode, Testament and more. Plus, What We're Listening To, Picks From the Crypt, epic homework failures and an elemental monster battle o…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #162: In Memoriam 4:42:20

3M ago4:42:20

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This episode we discuss the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne, Tomas Lindberg, Brent Hinds and Erik Wunder, and honor their tremendous contributions to metal. We also count down our Top 5 Deceased Artists We‘re Glad We Saw Live, John recaps his time at ProgPower USA XXIV, and we break down the stats and awards from our Top 20 Albums at Midyear show. P…

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504. Sydney Kane (Actress / Singer) 2:18:07

5M ago2:18:07

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Join Sydney and I as we talk about about a WIDE array of topics. We get into Sydney's latest show, "Wife Material". How Sydney has been able to blend her inspirations from childhood to current and marry them in a way that feels both familiar and new. Sydney and I get into the world of online dating and why it's set up to fail, but not for the reaso…

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503. Paul Booth (Tattoo Artist) 38:05

5M ago38:05

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Join Paul and I for this brief chat as we discuss how he's able to keep his passion for tattooing going strong almost 4 decades into his career. We also touch on how Paul and his shop, Last Rites, became a brand and a go to destination in a time when the industry wasn't really being promoted as such, and how intentional he's been with all of that. …

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #161: 2025 Midyear Top 20 4:34:58

5M ago4:34:58

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On this, the day of our deity of reciprocity, we gather to give special thanks to our treasured Midyear Sun. As an offering for our Podfather, we will today surrender 20 heavy metal albums. As Metalheads take, so Metalheads also give.By Metalheads Podcast

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Hello, I'm in Delaware 1:19:41

6M ago1:19:41

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Something a little different for you this week as I've kinda been struggling with a motivation to do this show and honestly a lot of things in my day to day life the last few weeks since the passing of my grandfather. I kinda go through some of the things I went through going back home to Delaware, presumably for the last time, and the feelings of …

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502. Nathan James 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

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Join Nathan and I as we chat about his upcoming debut album, "Hollywood Mortician" coming out this Friday July 11th via Crowdkill Records. We talk about Nathan being the first artist signed to Crowdkill Records, if there's any pressure he feels being the first artists signed to the label. How it's been to work with people like Lorenzo and Ant knowi…

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501. Myke Terry (Volumes / Fire From The Gods) 54:41

6M ago54:41

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Join Myke and I as we talk about how working in kitchens really expanded our musical horizons. Myke shares what it was like to grow up in VA and how living in a house that doubled as a local DIY venue really inspired him to pursue being in bands. We talk about Myke's time in Bury Your Dead. How it was for him to find his voice, literally and figura…

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500. Alfonso Civile (Heartsick) 2:03:53

6M ago2:03:53

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Join Alfonso and I as we discuss how toxic the metal/hardcore scenes are, and honestly maybe have always been? Alfonso opens up about how he got into heavier music growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to Miami. The importance of seeing representation in the scene with artists like Chino Moreno, Max Cavalera and how that made being in a band seem po…

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500. Tom Smith (Suburban Scum / Natural End / Demonize / Ex The Acacia Strain) 2:24:43

6M ago2:24:43

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Join Tom and I as we talk about what Tom has been up to since his last appearance on the podcast. Tom shares what ultimately led to him deciding to step down from The Acacia Strain. The hardships of leaving something he worked so hard to achieve, but ultimately knew wasn’t going to be good for him if he stayed. Tom also shares the struggles of not …

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500. Mike Scuilara ( Extinction AD / This Is Hell) 2:08:38

6M ago2:08:38

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Join Mike and I as we chat about old man house project stuff we each were engrossed in to kick things off. From there we talk about how small the music industry really is the longer you stay in it. Mike shares some of the opportunities he’s gotten over the years to fill in for people and his process of learning someone else’s songs with a day or tw…

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500. Dale Shepherd (Venue Security) 3:11:39

7M ago3:11:39

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Join me as I introduce you to someone I’ve become quick friends with from going to various local venues in town where Dale works. Dale shares a bit about his upbringing and how he got into heavier music while growing up in a religious household. Dale shares his journey into working venue security, how a twitter exchange with someone from one of his…

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500. Patrick Galante (Night Rider / Lowist / Ex Ice Nine Kills) 1:59:17

7M ago1:59:17

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Join Patrick and I as we catch up for the first time in a little over a year. Patrick opens up about how his declining health led him to making the tough decision to step down as the drummer of Ice Nine Kills, arguably at the height of the band's career. Patrick shares his journey to sobriety and we of course nerd out a bit about the ever growing n…

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500. Andrew Wells (Eidola / Dance Gavin Dance) 2:39:49

7M ago2:39:49

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Join Andrew and I as we do what we always do on these and catch up with one another. Andrew and I reflect on the journey of getting to 500 episodes and how it’s similar to his journey between Eidola and Dance Gavin Dance, where it’s head down and continue to do the work. Realizing the importance of taking time to enjoy the journey and not getting b…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #160: Through this Dark Time 2:56:53

7M ago2:56:53

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This episode we welcome back Dennis Mikula of Ghost Bath! We talk about the creation of his band's new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, how he started his vaporwave label, Geometric Lullaby, why sad depressing music soothes him, and how his obsession for writing songs can sometimes be a health risk. Dennis also helps us break down Metal News, New Releas…

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499. Stephen Christian (Anberlin / Anchor and Braille) 41:51

7M ago41:51

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Join Stephen and I for this quick chat discussing the upcoming Anchor and Braille album, New Mexico. Stephen reveals how Anchor and Braille has changed for him over the years, while still at its core being about being a vessel for music that needs to come out of him. We dig a bit deeper into the process of self exploration Stephen went through at t…

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498. Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage / Times of Grace) 1:22:28

7M ago1:22:28

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Join Jesse and I as we go deep and reflect on some major life experiences that we had both gone through recently with our wives and how those hardships strengthened those relationships. Jesse shares his journey through meditation, learning to not be such a people pleaser and learning to be more tapped into nature and leaving the noise the outside w…

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497. Nick Hexum (311) 1:15:32

8M ago1:15:32

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Join Nick and I as we talk about the inspiration behind his series of solo EP's, the various moon phases, and how I became aware of one of them (waxing gibbous) due to my wife and I seeing a pretty moon one night and wondering what kind it was. From here we dip into Nick really looking inward over the last few years and wanting to challenge himself…

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496. Chris Davis (The Ghost Inside / Texas In July / Late For Load In Podcast) 2:40:58

8M ago2:40:58

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Join Chris and I as we discuss the evolution of being a fan of music in the physical media age. From scouring the "thank you's" for bands you should check out to the era of the producer/labels being as much of a factor in what albums you bought as the bands themselves. We get into how bands go about choosing producers now when it doesn't seem to be…

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495. Lorenzo Antonucci (Crowdkill Records / Ex Sworn Enemy) 1:44:11

8M ago1:44:11

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Join Lorenzo and I as discuss his journey through the music industry and how it lead him to co founding Crowdkill Records with his friends, and how it's been to navigate being an upstart label. We get into his time in Sworn Enemy, how it was to try and traverse the bands changing sound with their core fanbase. Lorenzo talks about the struggles of n…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #159: Brewtal Pewdle 4:37:06

8M ago4:37:06

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This episode our friend Nick Pingel joins us to chat about how he first discovered the Metalheads Podcast, the power of underwear hugs and what the metal scene is like in Iowa. We also reminisce about our time at the recent Decibel Metal and Beer Fest in Philly and break down Metal News, New Releases, What We’re Listening to and Picks from the Cryp…

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494. Paradise Slaves 1:01:15

9M ago1:01:15

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Join Brock, Tyler and I as we dive joke about the last time we all tried doing a podcast together around the release of Tyler's solo ep, but it was just a drunken mess that was never released. We discuss how that was the impetus for Brock and Tyler to want to write more music together and the journey they went on to create Paradise Slaves. The guys…

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500. Ken Susi (Ex As I Lay Dying / Ex Unearth) 2:17:51

9M ago2:17:51

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Join Ken and I for what was to be a part of my 500th episode week, but given some of the recent events going on in the metal/hardcore landscape seemed more apropos dropping this chat early. Ken reveals what lead to him finally deciding to leave As I Lay Dying. How it has been for him to remain silent on the matter while others have gone about discr…

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493. Justin Benlolo (BRKN LOVE) 41:17

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Join Justin and I as we.....well honestly I spend a lot of this quick chat gushing over the bands latest album, The Program. Justin talks about the song writing process for the band, how he approaches writing lyrics that REALLY line up with what the band is doing musically. Justin shares his journey as a musician, from getting into the business as …

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492. Dwid Hellion (Integrity/Psywarfare) 1:48:48

9M ago1:48:48

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Join Dwid and I as we cover a broad spectrum of topics like how it feels to have his lyrics from the 80’s still being relevant in 2025. We also get into growing up in the Midwest and how a lack of having much to do really helped inspire the creativity of him and his bandmates to forge their own sound. We reflect on how hard it was for them to reall…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #158: Save it for Later 3:14:00

9M ago3:14:00

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This episode we discuss the big announcement that Brent Hinds has parted ways with Mastodon, plus news about Iron Maiden's new visual history book and documentary, Acid Bath reuniting, Tool potentially being sued by fans, and Danzig being Danzig. We also review new releases from Havukruunu, Nite, Warbringer, Jesse Stiletto and Rwake, share What We'…

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491. Kris Dawson (Bury Tomorrow) 1:20:31

9M ago1:20:31

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Join Kris and I as we catch up from our last chat where Kris shares that he has since deleted all of his social media in the last few years. We get into how that has been for his personal and professional life, as well as the decision to step away from being a barber. We also discuss learning to become a fan of things again, reconnecting with the l…

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490. Lee Jennings (The Funeral Portrait) 39:46

10M ago39:46

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Join Lee and I as we catch up with him while the band was in the midst of their tour. Lee and I share some pleasantries from mutual friends of ours, and get into an interview he had done on Good Company with Bowling a few years prior and how I realized that the songs he was working on at the time were what would become "Welcome To Suffocate City". …

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489. Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through) 58:21

10M ago58:21

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Join Brandan and I as we discuss the bands latest album, Nine. We get into the departure of longtime bassist Womby leaving the band, how that has been for Brandan and the band to deal with. We also get into how the newer members really got to shine on this album, and how having some new blood in the band has helped the band feel fresh 20 plus years…

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488. John Kevill (Warbringer) 1:20:28

10M ago1:20:28

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Join John and I as we kick things off discussing how intentional the release date of the bands upcoming release, Wraith and Ruin coming out March 14th via Napalm Records, was. From there we take a bit of a deep dive into the lyrical content of the album, how a lot of it touches on things that continuously happen over the course of our existence, bu…

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Metalheads Podcast Episode #157: Black-Feathered Gloam featuring Skaldr 4:19:53

10M ago4:19:53

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This episode we welcome back Carey Vaughn, Brent Delaney and Harry Hogshead from Skaldr to talk about their new album, Saṃsṛ. We also chat about the latest Metal News, discuss New Releases from Phrenelith, Dream Theater, Saor and Mantar, share What We've Been Listening To, and blow the dust off old albums for Picks from the Crypt. Plus, we count …

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487. Nick Goins (The Dark) 1:21:56

10M ago1:21:56

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Join Nick and I as we catch up for the first time in a few years. Nick and I reminisce about the tour I had booked for his old band, Que Sera. How it was for him to put that band to rest after many years and starting to see some success before the end. Nick shares how it was for him to step out on his own and becoming a hired gun for a more pop lea…

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Currently Drinking Episode #6 – “The Bruery & Troegs”

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Find out what Carlin and Rebecca have been drinking lately with this currently drinking episode where each picks a beer to talk about and evaluate. https://ia800108.us.archive.org/9/items/brewtal-battle-currently-drinking-episode-6/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Currently%20Drinking%20Episode%206.mp3By Carlin

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486. Sergio Medina (Dance Gavin Dance / Eidola / Royal Coda) 1:59:18

11M ago1:59:18

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Join Sergio and I as we talk about how its been finding himself while working with 3 bands. Sergio discusses how he's really honed in on being of service to not only the other musicians he's collaborating with but to the song itself. We get into where Sergio's sense of style and live show comes from. We dive into the journey he and Eidola have been…

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Mystery Beers Episode #282 – “Local IPAs Pt. 3”

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In the last local IPA episode, Carlin and Rebecca hope to get two true regular IPAs that are well executed. https://ia801501.us.archive.org/23/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-282/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20282.mp3By Carlin

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485. Brendan Murphy (Counterparts / END) 2:03:01

11M ago2:03:01

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Join Brendan and I as we talk about him completing Elden Ring and the journey of spending that much time completing something and not being sure if you’re happy it’s over nor if you even enjoyed it due to how long you spent immersed in it. We then talk about the process of making their latest EP, which in contrast to the video game took significant…

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Mystery Beers Episode #281 – “Local IPAs Pt. 2”

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After a rough start to the local IPA tasting episodes, Carlin hopes to redeem himself and actually find some beers properly labeled as just a straight up IPA. https://ia801700.us.archive.org/2/items/brewtal-battle-mystery-beers-episode-281/Brewtal%20Battle%20-%20Mystery%20Beers%20Episode%20281.mp3By Carlin