Best Host Dan Kowalski Podcasts (2025)

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FlashBack Bollocks: Chad Gray Mudvayne & Hellyeah 1:10:28

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Get Your Patreon On This is the first of a new series called FlashBack Bollocks. From time to time I will drop a favourite interview from the decade old vaults starting with Episode 4 from 2014 and a chance to hear my chat with Chad. This Is FlashBack Bollocks.By Howard H Smith

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Episode 279: Peavy From Rage & Podcaster Dan Hudson 1:30:28

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Patreon Good Stuff Is Here Two interviews in one episode? That's a throwback right?! For the first time in years I bring you a double header of interviews that could not be more different. First up is Peavy from Rage who are about to drop the killer album A New World Rising very soon so we talk all about that and I get to ask him if he remembers pl…

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Marvellous Movie Bollocks 1:25:50

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Free Patreon Stuff Dinner In America Here we go, grab some popcorn and strap yourself in for reviews of 20 movies and 9 TV series! Movies: Captain America Brave New World, Warfare, Inside Man: Most Wanted, Dinner In America, The Accountant2, The Rule Of Jenny Pen, Old Guard 2, Ballerina, 28 Years Later, The Amateur, Locked, Another Simple Favour, M…

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Old Bollocks Episode 28 1:18:58

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FREE Patreon Shizzle Here We are back and running the rule over releases from: End It, Deftones, Turnstile, Wanted, Paralysis, Sacrifice, Desaster & Alice Cooper. Video ShowBy Howard H Smith

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Episode 278: Todd Kowalski - Propagandhi 1:19:25

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Patreon Free Access One of the reasons for starting this podcast was to get to interview some of my favourite bands. My history with Propagandhi goes way back and Todd and I get a chance to talk ALL things music. By that I mean of course we talk about their new album but boy do we go DEEP into thrash metal and our very similar experiences in the 80…

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A Year In Bollocks - Black Mirror Reflections 41:22

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This is the first episode of a new series from myself and Paul of A Year In Horror Podcast. We are going back and reviewing every episode of Black Mirror from the very beginning and it will be exclusively available on our Patreon channels. If you'd like to get them and all the other good stuff like early access to all podcasts, two radio shows, a l…

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Episode 277 Andy Edwards: Sculptor Of Legendary Lemmy Statue 1:34:16

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FREE Patreon Membership One of my favourite days this year was the unveiling of Lemmy's statue in his home town of Burslem. One man was the initial driving force behind the project and that was sculptor Andy Edwards. Here we talk all about the impact the statue has had on the area (BIG) and what the plans are for the Motorhead museum, future events…

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Episode 276: Dan Goldsworthy - Artwork Man Thrash Metal Nerd Out PTII 1:42:59

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FREE Patreon Membership Last time Dan was on we both felt we only scratched the surface of our love of metal and especially thrash. Here we go DEEP into the history of it, how he discovered metal and then thrash as a kid in the late 90's early 20000's, we try and shout out those long lost smaller bands that never got a break whilst also breaking do…

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Old Bollocks Episode 27 1:15:16

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Join Patreon For Free! We get together again and discuss releases from Propagandhi, Fishbone, Sodom, Destroyers Of All, Ready For Death, Alarum & Last Retch. Video Available HereBy Howard H Smith

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Episode 275: Jango Holder - Producer & Spatial Audio Specialist 1:09:00

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Patreon Bonus Bollocks! Jango and I met at the Ace Of Spades spatial audio launch event as he was the man tasked with creating the mix in his "Feel The Noize Studios". He gives a fascinating insight into how the mix was created and we also discuss his career to date and where things may go from here. There is also some nearly news stories including…

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Episode 274: Andy Pilkington - Very Metal Art 57:15

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Patreon Shit Binge & Purge Andy is back! It's been a good long while since I had my mate and one of the UK's hardest working metal artwork specialists on the show. We cover every topic imaginable from album covers, to difficult clients to the ever changing landscape of the metal world. As always there is also a sprint through some random news stori…

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Episode 273: Alan Hungerford - The Man Behind The Bands, Behind The Woman Behind Bloodstock 1:21:52

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Patreon Pure Gold I welcome my good friend Alan Hungerford to the podcast. Alan works behind the scenes making sure some of your favourite bands gear gets where it's supposed be, when it's supposed to be there no matter where that is in the world and I find out who, why and where! He is also plays a key role in all Motörhead & Bloodstock events. As…

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Episode 272: Chris Ojeda - Byzantine 1:23:14

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Free Patreon Shit Chris Ojeda is founder, singer, guitarist, engineer, producer, mixer and songwriter so he is THE man to speak to about all things Byzantine. With brilliant new album Harbingers set to drop imminently we get into the weeds of how their first album for seven years came together. All your favourites are in the news Ellefson, Mustiane…

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Old Bollocks Episode 26 1:11:52

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Free Patreon Stuff We have reviews and actual music on this episode for you. We check out new releases from (some of which are so new they are not out yet) Propagandhi, Cancer, Ghost, Heavens Gate, Inhuman Nature, The Haunted, Byzantine & Exorcism. This Is Old Bollocks. Old Head YouTubeBy Howard H Smith

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Massive Movie Bollocks 1:24:14

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FREE Patreon Membership In this episode I give you my opinions on 21 movies and 14 TV series! Movies: Love Lies Bleeding, Blink Twice, The Heretic, The Order, Conclave, Sleeping Dogs, Slingshot, Smile 2, The Operative, Get Away, Inbred, Den Of Thieves 2, Laws Of Man, September 5, Highwaymen, Sisu, The Monkey, Havoc, Holland & Bill Burr - The Drop D…

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Episode 269: John Walker - Cancer 1:18:56

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FREE Patreon Membership The UK's premier Death Metal band are back with a new album and John and I get to talk all about the creation of it. We also pop back to the glory years, recording with Scott Burns and hanging out in the Florida scene. The news just wouldn't be the news without some Gene Simmons and someone else surprisingly telling us they …

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Episode 268: Sean Killian Vio-Lence 1:00:33

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Patreon FREE Access Sean returns to the podcast for the first time and we discuss everything from holding a line up together, their upcoming European tour and possibility of new Vio-Lence music! The new format continues with the "news" following and an unlikely interview with Gene Simmons. This Is New Line Up Bollocks. Video Interview…

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Episode 267: Dan Goldsworthy - Artist - AKA Ed Replica 1:10:56

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Patreon Free Membership From Aborted to Xentrix and from Sepultura to Sylosis Dan has worked on art for them. We chat about how he got his start and both past and future projects. I'd suggest you familiarise yourself with his work and chances are you own some already. There is also a format change which I will walk you through right from the off. T…

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Episode 266: Charlie Griffiths - Haken & Tiktaalika 1:54:29

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FREE Podcast Patreon In this episode I get to chat with Haken stalwart, Tiktaalika founder and guitar maestro Charlie Griffiths. We talk all about his new Tiktaalika release "Gods Of Pangea", how it was written, recorded and finally released. We also totally nerd out all about our mutual love of thrash metal. As always the news gets a kicking but a…

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Old Bollocks Episode 25 1:09:43

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Patreon Free Membership We are back with reviews of new releases from Cryptosis, Lambrini Girls, Exturminatus, Wick, Obscura, Better Lovers and the thrash metal side project from Haken guitarist Charlie Griffiths Tiktaalika. Also contains rambling thoughts and opinions. Old Head YouTubeBy Howard H Smith

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Episode 265: Blaine Cook - The Accused 1:19:59

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Patreon FREE Trial I have always wanted to chat to Blaine ever since I first heard The Accused back in my youth. With his unique talent and style he made an immediate impression on young Howard and now I get to chew his ear off about anything and I do! As always I single out some news items to talk about including the greatest heavy metal gig line …

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Episode 264: Part Two With Visionary Thrash Metal Promoter Chris Kemp 57:23

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Patreon Special Offers Part two of my chat with Chris promoter of the legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre back in the day. I also race through some new old news. This Is Part Two Bollocks. Video InterviewBy Howard H Smith

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Episode 263: Visionary Thrash Metal Promoter Chris Kemp PT I 1:05:32

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Patreon Special Offers The legendary Milton Keynes Woughton Centre was one of the UK's premier thrash metal venues back in the day. Everyone played there from Nuclear Assault to Exodus from Acid Reign to Gang Green. All of this was made possible by a crack events team lead by Chris. We caught up after he interviewed me for a documentary about those…

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Episode 24: Old Xmas Bollocks 1:06:46

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Xmas Patreon Offers In this episode we chat about new releases from Better Lovers, Tribal Gaze, Dead Body & Extorted. We also talk about albums that surprised us in 2024, news stories that shocked us and conclude by ending with some movie chat. This Is Old Xmas Bollocks. Video PodcastBy Howard H Smith

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Episode 262: Dave McPherson - InMe 1:05:35

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Patreon Free Trial The main man behind UK rockers InMe Dave and I have a chat about their long and varied career. From recording and partying in LA with the stars to having their record label go out of business just a year after releasing their debut album, to the resurgence they are currently going through. As always the rock news is examined in a…

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FlashBack Bollocks: Chad Gray Mudvayne & Hellyeah 1:10:28

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Episode 279: Peavy From Rage & Podcaster Dan Hudson 1:30:28

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Marvellous Movie Bollocks 1:25:50

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Old Bollocks Episode 28 1:18:58

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Episode 278: Todd Kowalski - Propagandhi 1:19:25

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A Year In Bollocks - Black Mirror Reflections 41:22

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Episode 277 Andy Edwards: Sculptor Of Legendary Lemmy Statue 1:34:16

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Episode 276: Dan Goldsworthy - Artwork Man Thrash Metal Nerd Out PTII 1:42:59

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Old Bollocks Episode 27 1:15:16

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Episode 275: Jango Holder - Producer & Spatial Audio Specialist 1:09:00

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Episode 274: Andy Pilkington - Very Metal Art 57:15

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Episode 273: Alan Hungerford - The Man Behind The Bands, Behind The Woman Behind Bloodstock 1:21:52

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Episode 272: Chris Ojeda - Byzantine 1:23:14

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Old Bollocks Episode 26 1:11:52

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Massive Movie Bollocks 1:24:14

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Episode 269: John Walker - Cancer 1:18:56

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Episode 268: Sean Killian Vio-Lence 1:00:33

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Episode 267: Dan Goldsworthy - Artist - AKA Ed Replica 1:10:56

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Episode 266: Charlie Griffiths - Haken & Tiktaalika 1:54:29

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Old Bollocks Episode 25 1:09:43

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Episode 265: Blaine Cook - The Accused 1:19:59

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Episode 264: Part Two With Visionary Thrash Metal Promoter Chris Kemp 57:23

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Episode 263: Visionary Thrash Metal Promoter Chris Kemp PT I 1:05:32

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Episode 24: Old Xmas Bollocks 1:06:46

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Episode 262: Dave McPherson - InMe 1:05:35