Best Vaughn Sanders Podcasts (2025)

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Are You Tired of Carrying All the Feelings? With Andrea DIndinger 46:42

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Send us a text We explore the hidden costs of emotional labor and how unspoken expectations drain couples, then map simple ways to share the load with clarity, compassion, and practice. Andrea Dindinger returns with practical scripts, the “emotional leader” idea, and her Loop Breaker course on ending repeat fights. • defining emotional labor and wh…

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Death, Divorce, and Goldfish: A Surprisingly Hopeful Conversation with Kim Mackay-Pearson 38:56

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Send us a text Therapist Kim Mackay-Pearson brings deep wisdom and compassion to grief counseling, helping individuals navigate loss while discovering pathways toward healing and hope. Kim creates safe spaces where people can honor their pain, reconnect with themselves, and reimagine life after grief. • Kim's journey into grief counseling began in …

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From Fear to Fierce Advocacy: A Parent's Journey with an LGBTQ+ Teen 37:40

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Send us a text How do you respond when your child comes out as LGBTQ+? For many parents, this moment arrives without warning, triggering confusion, fear, and countless questions. Through Heather Hester's powerful story, we discover that this journey doesn't require perfect understanding—just an open heart. Heather never expected to become an LGBTQ+…

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The Invisible Load: Women, Relationships, and Emotional Labor with Andrea Dindinger 41:44

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Send us a text Therapist Andrea Dindinger reveals how the invisible mental and emotional labor in relationships can create disconnection and resentment when not acknowledged. She shares practical strategies for couples to identify, discuss, and redistribute this hidden workload. • "Invisible work" includes mental load of remembering details, planni…

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What is Relational Literacy and How Do We Develop Conflict Positivity? with Dr. Banu İbaoğlu Vaughn 40:00

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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about relationships was missing a crucial piece? That's the revelation Dr. Banu İbaoğlu Vaughn had despite years of clinical psychology training. "There comes a moment in each relationship where the pain of childhood comes to the surface, and that's what you wrestle with," she shares, recountin…

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When Depression Shares Your Bed: A Therapist's Journey with Trish Sanders, LCSW 53:28

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Send us a text What happens when depression isn't just in your head, but in your relationship? Certified Imago Advanced Relationship Therapist Trish Sanders takes us on a deeply personal journey through the landscape of depression, connection, and healing in this captivating conversation. Drawing from her 20+ years of clinical experience and her ow…

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You're Not Broken, Just Wired Differently: An Autistic Therapist's Perspective on Love with Ian Tomlinson 32:44

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Send us a text Are you struggling to understand your partner's seemingly perplexing behaviors? The mystery might lie in neurodiversity – the natural variation in how human brains function. In this eye-opening conversation, Imago therapist Ian Tomlinson brings his unique perspective as both a relationship expert and an autistic man diagnosed at 53. …

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Healing Through Betrayal: A New Perspective with Gene Shelley 41:38

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Send us a text When betrayal shatters trust in a relationship, the cultural script is clear: there's a victim and a perpetrator. But what if we've been thinking about affairs all wrong? Master Imago therapist Gene Shelley guides us through a profound reframing of infidelity that moves beyond blame and judgment. With decades of clinical experience h…

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Sex, Desire, and the Path Back to Intimacy with Dr. Nikki Nolet 46:45

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Send us a text What happens when the spark fades? That question haunts couples across all life stages, from newlyweds to empty nesters. In this illuminating conversation with Nikki, a dual-certified Imago therapist and sex therapist, we uncover the delicate interplay between emotional connection and physical intimacy that shapes our relationships. …

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Looking for mom in all the wrong places: The Profound Journey of Internal Mothering with Dr. Nedra Fetterman 47:26

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Send us a text What does it mean to mother ourselves, and why might this be one of the most important relationships we'll ever develop? Dr. Nedra Fetterman joins the Relationship Blueprint podcast to explore the profound impact of our earliest experiences with caregivers and how these shape our internal dialogue throughout adulthood. Dr. Fetterman,…

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What Makes Couples Therapy Actually Work? Dr. Kathy Malcolm Hall Explains 43:17

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Send us a text When relationships falter, many couples seek help without understanding what makes therapy truly effective. Dr. Kathy MalcolmHall joins the Relationship Blueprint to reveal the four research-backed common factors that determine success in couples therapy, regardless of approach. The conversation opens by contrasting individual therap…

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Love, Power, and the Contracts Between Us with Wendy Patterson and Bob Patterson 44:50

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Send us a text What if the recurring conflicts in your relationship aren't about incompatibility but instead signal that your unspoken agreements need updating? Bob and Wendy Patterson, married for 44 years and pioneers in relationship therapy, introduce the revolutionary concept of relational contracts that could transform how you connect with you…

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#580 - Michael Amott (Arch Enemy) 1:12:43

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Badass shredder Michael Amott of Arch Enemy is the final guest on The MetalSucks Podcast. We are so excited to get to chat about the band's 12th studio album Blood Dynasty, due out March 28t We start the conversation with how creating music is still the most exciting part of being in a band for him, some of his practices if he runs into writer’s bl…

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Unlocking Potential: The Birkman Method for Teens and Young Adults, with Brian Eames 29:00

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Send us a text Ever watched your teenager struggle with what comes next after high school? The pressure to choose the "right" college major or career path can be overwhelming for young people—and equally stressful for the parents trying to guide them. Brian Eames, a certified Birkman consultant, reveals how this powerful personality assessment can …

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#579 - Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) 1:13:08

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Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire joins the podcast this week! During our chat, we discuss the new album Shapeshifter coming out March 28! We also chat about their year-long release of singles, fans' reaction to releasing a ton of singles and music videos, and how it benefits the songs individually in the live setting. We also face the idea of full…

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Parenting Blueprint: Navigating the Journey with Michele Naude 52:20

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Send us a text Michele Naudé, Imago therapist and faculty member from South Africa, shares profound insights about the parenting journey, with special focus on single parenting and the constant balance between struggles and celebrations. • The concept of being a "good enough parent" rather than striving for perfection • How showing up consistently,…

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Celebratory Re-Release: Remembering Joseph Siravo: A Tribute 1:32:46

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Joseph Siravo was born on March 11 and on the day of his birth, we celebrate his life with a re-release of our tribute to him. Thirty people from Joe’s life joined forces for this special episode, originally recorded in 2021. They share their memories of Joe, talk about the influence he had on their lives and, collectively, they tell his story. A m…

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#578 - Zachary Ezrin (Imperial Triumphant) 1:13:54

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Zachary Ezrin is our guests this week! We are here to discuss the latest album GOLDSTAR coming out March 21st! We start the show be discussing being the last band to record in Colin Marston studio in NYC, getting the album recorded in 5 days this time around, how they got involvement from Dave Lombardo and Tomas Haake on the album, the influence of…

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How to Create a Shared Vision for a Thriving Partnership with Dr. Sophie Slade 1:06:57

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Send us a text Discover the importance of creating a shared vision for relationships and how it can enhance emotional intimacy. Sophia Slate joins us to discuss practical insights for couples seeking to clarify and establish their relationship goals. • Exploring the concept of relationship vision • Discussing why a shared vision matters for couples…

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#577 - John Kevill (Warbringer) 1:18:33

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Warbringer frontman John Kevill is once again back on the show! We open the discussion on his take on the world we currently live in, how his optimism of seeing positive change in his lifetime has waned in recent times, and how that mindset inspired the song “A Better World”. We also talk about how many of the songs on the new album are based on hi…

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Connected Parents Thriving Kids with Marcia Ferstenfeld 46:05

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Send us a text Join us for an inspiring episode as we celebrate the joy of welcoming new life into the world with the birth of Baby Jonah Gray. This episode is a heartfelt discussion on the journeys of parenting, the innate challenges that come with it, and how our past shapes our present as parents. We dive deep into the tapestry of family dynamic…

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#576 - Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth) 1:20:48

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Dani Filth of the iconic Cradle of Filth is back on the podcast! We are here to celebrate the new album The Screaming of the Valkyries coming out March 21st! We begin our conversation on writing music post pandemic and Dani’s lets us know they are already writing for a new album before this one drops, we continue to discuss all the new social media…

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Exploring Polyvagal Theory: Transforming Relationships through Connection and Understanding with Hayley Hoffman 47:00

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Send us a text This episode dives into how understanding polyvagal theory can profoundly impact our ability to connect in relationships. Hayley Hoffman, an Imago therapist, explores the importance of safety, co-regulation, and practical strategies, encouraging listeners to cultivate curiosity and playfulness to navigate conflicts and enhance connec…

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#575 - Brandan Schieppati (Bleeding Through) 1:17:31

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Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through is our guest this week! We discuss the latest record Nine that came out this past Friday and if they picked that date on purpose. We also chat about the story behind is signature roll on stage and if he plans on retiring it, why this latest record is his favorite, what he liked about the indie label packages f…

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Unlocking the Power of Love: Transformative Relationship Insights with Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt 35:31

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Send us a text This podcast episode explores the complexities of love and relationships, focusing on lifelong intimacy rather than one-day celebrations. Equipped with practical advice from Dr. Harville Hendricks and Dr. Helen LaKelley Hunt, listeners learn how to cultivate lasting love through communication, removing negativity, and celebrating sha…

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#574 - Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) 1:08:15

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This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia joins the show! She's here to discuss the band's latest album Sleepless Empire coming out this Friday, Feb. 14! We discuss if there was any plans for releasing the album on Valentine’s Day, the challenge of creating after the experience they had with previous album Black Ani…

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Menopause and Relationships: Transformative Insights with Jesica Eames 46:48

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Send us a text This episode focuses on the often-overlooked topic of menopause, featuring Jessica Ames, who shares her personal journey and insights into how hormonal changes can affect women's lives and relationships. It discusses the importance of informed care, recognizing symptoms, and advocating for better health support for menopausal women. …

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#573 - Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) 1:15:22

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Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage is our guest this week and we're here to make sure everyone out there picks up their upcoming album This Consequence, coming out February 21. The conversation starts with the journey from Atonement to the latest album, re-releasing the debut record with new ears and years behind it, growing up in the New England met…

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Sharing the Silent Struggle of Miscarriage and Loss, with Allison Dragony 1:20:01

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Send us a text This episode delves into the profound complexities of grief within relationships and how couples can support each other through challenging times. Through Allison Dragony’s insights, listeners learn about the importance of open communication, understanding neurodivergence in emotional responses, and creating safe spaces for dialogue …

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#572 - Björn “Speed” Strid (The Night Flight Orchestra, Soilwork) 1:19:16

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Bjorn “Speed” Strid is our guest this week on the podcast! He joins us to help shine a spotlight on the latest album by The Night Flight Orchestra, Give Us The Moon! The discussion starts with if he thinks he would fair well if he chose a career as a steward for an airline, what job he wanted when he was a child, if there's a customer service eleme…

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#571 - JJ (Harakiri for the Sky) 1:26:42

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Harakiri for the Sky vocalist JJ is back on the podcast celebrating the latest album Scorched Earth out January 24! We open the conversation on the three pillars of life that influence him lyrically, having the reestablished his personal identity after life changing during the pandemic, leaving isolated in a cabin in the woods when creating songs f…

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#570 - Niclas Engelin (The Halo Effect) 1:09:52

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This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we welcome guitarist Niclas Engelin of The Halo Effect to the show! In our interview, we discuss the overwhelming response to the band's debut record Days of the Lost and how that momentum lead to their latest release March of the Unheard. We also discussed what it's like being bandmates with people he went to h…

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#569 - Josh James (Stick To Your Guns) 1:12:33

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Josh James of Stick To Your Guns is our guest this week! We are here to discuss the latest album Keep Planting Flowers coming out January 10th! The conversations starts with Josh enjoying no stereo system in his truck, how silence is a commodity in headphone culture, the listening and viewing habits of interacting music and films, the rise of subti…

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#568 - Top 15 Best Albums of 2024 - Part 2 (#7 to #1) 2:18:19

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After giving you guys the first half of our Top 15 Best Albums of 2024 last week, it's time to round out the list with the best of the best. This week, we discuss our personal picks from number 7 all the way to coveted number 1 spot. Additionally we let you know what our favorite album cover of the year is! This episode is packed with interviews wi…

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#567 - Top 15 Best Albums of 2024 - Part 1 (#15 to #8) 2:27:39

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It's officially that time of year again here on The MetalSucks Podcast! Time for Petar, Brandon, Jozalyn and Sylvia to get together and discuss the best music of this past year. We're so lucky to have been able to interview some of the artists featured in our list, so to celebrate we're playing tracks from each band and recounting some of our conve…

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#566 - Bartek Krysiuk and Monk Boruta (PATRIARKH) 1:14:37

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This week, we've got Bartek Krysiuk and Monk Boruta of Patriarkh on The MetalSucks Podcast! Their debut album Prophet Ilia coming out January 3! We begin the conversation with the historical figure that they cover, choosing to use regional instruments while recording, and how the first vision of the album completely changed over the two years it to…

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#565 - Vaughn Stoffey (Defeated Sanity) 1:19:03

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This week, Vaughn Stoffey of Defeated Sanity joins us on The MetalSucks Podcast! We are all in on the new album Chronicles of Lunacy, out this Friday, November 22! We start the conversation on the Taxi Driver sample used on the latest single “Accelerating The Rot”, embracing cult horror, and what determines the line of tasteful to tasteless in gore…

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#564 - Nate Garrett (Neon Nightmare) 1:14:41

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This week, Neon Nightmare mastermind Nate Garrett joins the MetalSucks Podcast! He's here to discuss the release of Faded Dreams! In our chat, we discuss the excellent music videos created for the project and what inspired them. Other points of conversation include how 90’s goth culture had a ridiculous aura associated with it, the negative experie…

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#563 - Sean Harmanis (Make Them Suffer) 1:14:27

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Make Them Suffer's Sean Harmanis joins the podcast this week! The band's self-titled album is coming out this Friday, so we got together to chat about their success with releasing singles over the last two years. We also discuss how it's been touring almost non-stop and why he says the new record feels like a greatest hits album. Interestingly enou…

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#562 - Billy Graziadei (Powerflo, Biohazard) 1:17:40

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This week's episode features Biohazard and Powerflo axeman Billy Graziadei! He joins the show to talk about Powerflo’s second album Gorilla Warfare coming out on the Day of the Dead (November 1)! We start our conversation discussing what it's like to juggle so many projects at once and his duties in the process, what sporting event gets the songwri…

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#561 - Dale Crover, AAL, EHA (Low Flying Hawks, Melvins) 1:24:49

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Legendary Melvins drummer Dale Crover is back on the show and this time he's bringing some friends! AAL and EHA of Low Flying Hawks are making their podcast debut to celebrate two new albums: Low Flying Hawks' Makebelieve coming out October 25 and Dale Crover’s awesome new solo album Glossolalia, out now! In our chat, we talk about the writing proc…

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#560 - Joakim Brodén (Sabaton) 1:10:28

1y ago1:10:28

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Oh man, Sabaton's Joakim Brodén is back on the show! He joins us this week to promote the theatrical release of Sabaton’s “The Tour To End All Tours” flick showing exclusively in North American theaters on October 30 and 31! Our discussion begins with the pre-planning that went into the concert film, if the plan will ever release worldwide, and the…

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#559 - Jordan Buckley (Better Lovers) 1:21:45

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Don't look now, but Better Lovers guitarist’s Jordan Buckley is back on the MetalSucks Podcast! We are all in on their debut full-length album Highly Irresponsible, out Friday, October 25. We begin the conversation with his beloved Buffalo Bills and how he's feeling about this season before moving on to Better Lovers spending Thanksgiving this year…

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#558 - Juha Raivio (Swallow The Sun) 1:13:32

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Swallow The Sun founder Juha Raina is our guest on this week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast! We start our conversation by discussing what went into following up to the acclaimed Moonflowers album, the intense personal lyrical content on Shining, his need to constantly be move to stay sane, and why living in a reclusive environment is like para…

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#557 - Stin and Luther Manhole (Chat Pile) 1:19:40

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This week's episode of The MetalSucks Podcast features Chat Pile's Stan and Luther Manhole! In our interview, we discuss what went into following up the impressive God's Country and how the reception to that album was a game changing experience, We also went deep into Uniform’s Ben Greenberg involvement in mixing the new album, how improvisation is…

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#556 - Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) 1:17:18

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Dream Theater keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess is back on the MetalSucks Podcast! In this episode, we discuss Rudess' new solo album Permission To Fly, which is available right now! Throughout our chat, we also learn more the contest that lead to his music videos for the album, his daughter's involvement in the album, and the artists that joined the p…

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#555 - Elizabeth Zharoff (The Charismatic Voice) 1:12:30

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The Charismatic Voice’s Elizabeth Zharoff is our special guest for this week's edition of the MetalSucks Podcast! Here to promote her Kickstarter campaign for the first ever harsh vocal research study featuring some of our genres biggest names. Elizabeth tells us about the journey that started with Will Ramos of Lorna Shore two years ago. She also …

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#554 - Doc Coyle (Bad Omens/God Forbid) 1:23:47

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Doc Coyle is back on the podcast! He's one of our favorite personalities in the game and he's here to celebrate his first solo song release “Livin’ On The Edge.” The song came out last week, along with its Falling Down inspired music video. We breakdown his take on a classic film and approach and the joy of creating a music video that references su…

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#553 - Francesco Paoli (Fleshgod Apocalypse) 1:13:46

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Fleshgod Apocalypse mastermind Francesco Paoli is on this week's podcast! Today's show focuses heavily on the band's first new album in five years, Opera! The album dropped this past Friday and we gave it a pretty strong score, so naturally we wanted to talk about what went into the release. During our chat, we discuss the mountain climbing acciden…

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#552 - Karl Sanders (Nile) 1:15:05

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This week, we've got Karl Sanders of Nile back on the show. This time, however, we're here to discuss The Underworld Awaits Us All, the band's 10th studio album. During our chat, Karl gives us insights on the album's pre-production, including its timeline, how it was a unique experience compared to previous albums, and how Mark Lewis has earned the…