Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 271 with our guest Bruce Fairweather of the Love Battery (Low Bar Ramblers, Green River, Mother Love Bone, Deranged Diction, The Incompetents, Blind Horse). We discuss his bluegrass band the Low Bar Ramblers and rejoining Love Battery for a show, Nov 10 at the Freakout Festival in Seattle. We also…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 270 with our guest Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids, The Clash, Matthew Sweet, Jeremy Toback). We discuss his newest single, Her Lips, and his solo albums Swing Your Lanterns, and The Naked Flame, and more! For more information visit: https://ivanjulian.com/ https://ivanjulian.bandcamp.c…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 269 with our guest Zander Schloss of the Circle Jerks. We discuss his solo albums Californias Burning and Song About Songs. We also discuss the latest Circle Jerks tour, new album plans, acting, and more! For more information visit: http://www.circlejerks.net/ https://zanderschloss.bandcamp.com/mu…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 268 with our guest Bloody F. Mess. We discuss his newest album Dark Daze Unfazed, tour plans, working on a Plasmatics Tribute, Illinois roots, and more! For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/bloodyfmess/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodyf.mess/?hl=en Please like our Facebook page: ht…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 267 with our guest Shaun Glass of Repentance. We discuss their albums, The Process of Human Demise (2024), God For a Day (2020), Chicago Roots, and more! For more information visit: https://repentanceband.com/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/ Follow u…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 266 with our guest Scott Morrow of Plutocracy Planet. We discuss his debut album for Plutocracy Planet, his journey as a musician, writer, survivor, and more! For more information visit: https://www.plutocracyplanet.com/ https://plutocracyplanet.bandcamp.com/community Please like our Facebook page…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 265 with our guest Mark Schulman. We discuss his journey as a Rockstar Keynote Speaker and Celebrity Drummer. We also talk about his band the All-Star Royal Jam and his days as a touring drummer for Pink, Cher, Foreigner, Billy Idol and more! Mark is the author of “Conquering Life’s Stage Fright: …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 264 with our guest John McEuen. We discuss his latest solo album The Newsman: A Man of Record (2024), and the Made In Brooklyn (2016) album. We also discuss the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, King Tut, and producing Steve Martin’s Grammy Award winning album The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo (…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 263 with our guest Andy Gerold of There Is No Us. We discuss the bands debut album on Cleopatra Records, fall tour with Mushroomhead, merch, new music, and more! For more information visit: https://www.thereisnous.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThereIsNoUs/ https://andygerold.com/ Please like our F…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 262 with our guest William Lee Golden of The Oak Ridge Boys. We discuss the William Lee Golden and the Goldens fall tour and three albums County Roads, Old County Church, and Southern Accents a 34 song collection of covers and classics. We also discuss the Oak Ridge Boys Farewell Tour, new album, …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 261 with our guest Ryan Caudle of Sound&Shape a Nashville based Rock Trio. We discuss their latest album Pillars of Creation (2024), the album Disaster Medicine (2022), videos, touring, and more! For more information visit: https://www.soundandshape.net/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 260 with our guest Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers. We discuss the Matador Records reissues of their first two albums and one live EP plus future album reissues. We also discuss a future Live album recorded in New York in 1992 to be released on Sunset Boulevard Records; A documentary movie - Bu…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 259 with our guest Richard Stuverud (War Babies, Suicide Squad, RNDM, Tres Mts, Three Fish, Req’d, Bad Scene, The Fastbacks). We discuss his newest solo album Sunset Ghosts (2024); the previous album Hummingbirds (2022); and the War Babies new album the Vault (2024). We also discuss the Seattle mu…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 258 with our guest Jack Owen of Six Feet Under (Adrift, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse). We discuss Six Feet Under’s latest albums Killing For Revenge (2024), and Nightmares of the Decomposed (2020). We also discuss the upcoming Revenge of the Underground Tour, and more! For more information visit: http…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 257 with our guest Tim Branom Producer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist (Gypsy Rose, Cloud Nine). We discuss his solo music and other future releases, pursuing a publishing deal, Layne Staley Tribute Shows, Seattle’s early metal scene, and more! For more information visit: https://timbranom.com/…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 256 with our guest Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome, Woyote and Nu Skool. We discuss the band histories, new music, martial arts, self discovery, and more! For more information visit: https://synnersociety.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GeminiSyndrome/ https://woyote-official.com/ https://www.fac…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 255 with our guest Vinnie Dombroski Part II (Sponge, Diamondback, The Lucid). We discuss the bands record store day release of the Planet Girls album; plans for a covers album and more new music; July tour; and more! We also discuss his Buck For more information visit: https://www.spongetheband.co…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 254 with our guest Alex Skolnick of Testament (PAKT, The Alex Skolnick Trio, Metal Allegiance, Stratospheerius). We discuss PAKT’s new album No Steps Left to Trace; Testament’s tour and plans for a new album; The Alex Skolnick Trio; and more! For more information visit: https://alexskolnick.com/ h…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 253 with our guest Ian Hatton (Bonham, Motherland, Paul Rodgers, Jeff Beck). We discuss his journey into composing music for TV and Film scoring; being a band member with Bonham and Motherland; brewing English Cask Ales - starting Old Glenham Brewery; going the stage with icons Paul Rodgers, Jeff …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 252 with our guest Christina Avila (East Coast Promoter). We discuss her journey into the artist and band promotion industry; love of music, and more! For more information visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-avila-5981ba206 https://www.instagram.com/crazycuban73/?hl=en https://www.faceboo…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 251 with our guest Moe Bandy. We discuss celebrating 45 years of the hit single “Just Good Ol’ Boys” with Joe Stampley, 2024 tour plans, and more! For more information visit: https://moebandy.com/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/ Follow us on twitter …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 250 with our guest Mercury of Priest. We discuss the bands fourth album Dark Pulse, Neon Chronicles Tour 2024, writing new music and more! For more information visit: https://www.priestnexus.com/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/ Follow us on twitter a…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 249 with our guest Dean Fisher of Tinkertown (Ghosts and Shadows, The Loyal Seas, Tanya Donnelly and Juliana Hatfield). We discuss his latest band Tinkertown’s new album, American Gothic. We also discuss the Juliana Hatfield Three touring this Fall, Tanya Donelly, and more! For more information vi…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 248 with our guest Tracy Bonham. We discuss her latest singles, Damn the Sky (For Being to Wide), and Too Deep For the Shallow Pocket. We also discuss her Modern Burdens album, Live Shows, Melodeon, The Blue Man Group, and more! New single Whether You Fall coming soon! For more information visit: …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 247 with our guest Matt Harvey of Exhumed (Gruesome, Expulsion, Pounder, Scarecrow, Dekapitator). We discuss his new ambient EP, Toward the Cold Light, and More! Gruesome also recently dropped a new single, Frailty. For more information visit: https://mattharveymustbedestroyed.bandcamp.com/album/t…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 246 with our guest Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult, Circus Diablo, Camp Freddy, Royal Machines). We discuss his new album The Billy Morrison Project with special guests appearances by his friends in the music industry, and More! Album guests include Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Stevens, Al Jourgensen…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 245 with our guest Beth Cohen (Boston, Barry Gibb, Singer-Songwriter, and Vocal Coach). We discuss her new project Swank Betty and singles, Who I AM, Butterflies, and Take me to Paris. We also discuss touring with Boston, Barry Gibb/Bee Gees, Jon Secada, as well as writing songs with Barbara Strei…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 244 with our guest Brian Howes (producer, songwriter, DDT, Closure). We discuss his upcoming projects and bands that he has worked with. Brian is currently working with Austin John Winkler (formerly of Hinder), Air Supply, Men Without Hats, Airbourne, Keith Urban, Adelitas way, and more!. For more…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 243 with our guest Casandra Carson of Paralandra and The L.I.F.E. Project. We discuss Parlandra’s new album The Body Electric, tour plans, CD sales and new music. In addition we talk about future plans for The L.I.F.E. Project with Josh Rand, an upcoming project with George Lynch, and more!. For m…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 242 with our guest John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting. We discuss his partnership with Tullman Community Ventures to start the Music Matters Challenge, a national online music challenge for underfunded Schools. The Challenge involves the song ”Let Music Fill My World.” a song he wrote with student…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 241 with our guest Richard Fairbrass of Right Said Fred. We discuss their new album, The Singles, upcoming appearance at the Jam for Freedom Festival, future plans, and more! For more information visit: https://rightsaidfred.com/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshock…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 240 with our guest country star T.G. Sheppard. We discuss his new singles and upcoming second duets album with his wife Kelly Lang. We also discuss his albums Midnight In Memphis, Slow Burn, current TNT Tour, and more! For more information visit: https://www.tgsheppard.com/ Please like our Faceboo…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 239 with our guest Rik Fox (Steeler, W.A.S.P., SIN, and more). We discuss his contributions to a new Steeler track, Give Me Guitars or Give Me Death. We also discuss his career as a bass player/songwriter, photography, and more! For more information visit: Rik Fox Facebook Page Please like our Fac…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 238 with our guest Peter DiStefano of Porno For Pyros (Lance Herbstrong, Rambient, Venice Underground, K-38). We discuss his solo work, Porno For Pyros Farewell Tour and new single Fingernail released this month. We also discuss his new solo singles Dark Energy, First Hit of Wednesday, String Theo…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 237 with our guest Tim Cappello (The Lost Boys, Tina Turner, Ringo Starr, Gunship). We discuss his 2018 solo album Blood on the Reed, and new album development. We also discuss, Live shows, TV show appearances, collaborating with the band Gunship and more! Listen to I Still Believe from the Lost B…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 236 with our guest Zoro the Drummer, the Minister of Groove (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The New Edition, Jody Warley). We discuss his new book Maria’s Scarf - A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big to be released in April 2024. We a…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 235 with our guest Kevin Armstrong (David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Thomas Dolby, Morrissey). We discuss his book Absolute Beginners: Memoirs of the World’s Best Least-Known Guitarist. We also discuss his role as band leader for legendary acts, playing at Live Aid, his 2019 solo album Run, Lust For Life To…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 234 with our guest Steve Grantley (Stiff Little Fingers, Steve Grantley & the Zed Hedz, RT-Zed). We discuss the 2023 EP, Poison Ivy Where Did you Go?. We also discuss the Cramps influence, the Zed Hedz, author of two books and more! For more information visit: https://www.stevegrantleyandthezedhed…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 233 with our guest singer-songwriter Marc Jordan. We discuss his 2023 album Waiting for the Sun to Rise and the 2022 duet album He Sang She Sang. We also discuss his future plans, as well as, acting debut with Olivia Newton John and more! For more information visit: https://www.marcjordan.com/abou…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 232 with our guest Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires, Joe Perry Project, Brother Cane, Whiskey Falls). We discuss his new single and video for Just Feel Better released Feb 23. The song Buck co-wrote and was originally performed by Carlos Santana and Steven Tyler in 2005. We also discuss…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 231 with our guest T. Graham Brown. In this episode we discuss the 25th Anniversary of his Wine Into Water album. Look for his new singles and album: Memphis To Muscle Shoals in 2024. We also discuss moving to Nashville in the 80’s; singing company jingles and television ad promotions; acting; and…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 230 with our guest Joe Deninzon of Stratospheerius and Kansas. In this episode we discuss their Behind the Curtain (Live at Progstock) boxset. We also discuss joining Kansas for their 50th Anniversary tour, and more! For more information visit: https://joedeninzon.com/ https://stratospheerius.com/ htt…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 229 with our guest Tara Lynch. In this episode we discuss her new single Badassery and plans for a new album. We also discuss her 2018 album Evil Enough, and more! For more information visit: https://taralynch.com/ Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/ Follow …

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 228 with our guest Bryan Scott of the Union Underground (Cult to Follow and Into the Fire). In this episode we discuss the band’s upcoming “Back to the 2000’s Tour” featuring the Union Underground, Soil, Ra, and Flaw. We also discuss the new album the band is working on, as well as, learn about hi…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 224 with our guest Mark Spiders of Smoke It and See and Willard. In this episode we discuss the band Smoke It and See, made up of the guitarists from Willard and the rhythm section of Green Apple Quick Step. Check out their songs Rockstar and Room909 on the debut self-titled EP and 7” LP single av…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 227 with our guest Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones; Nickelbag, Little Axe, Tackhead). In this episode we discuss his recent collaboration with George Lynch and Jeff Pilson on the Heavy Hitters II album, and look back into his three solo albums, Inside Out, The Burn, and Friends with Privileges.…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 226 with our guest singer-song writer Don McLean. In this episode we discuss the making of the documentary, “The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean’s American Pie.” We also discuss his children’s book, “Don McLean’s American Pie: A Fable;” and upcoming children’s book about the song “Vinc…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 225 with our guest singer-song writer Brenda Carsey. In this episode we discuss her eighth album, Cognizance, and more! For more information visit: https://www.brendacarseyart.com https://brendacarsey.bandcamp.com/music Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 223 with our guest singer/songwriter Melody Federer. In this episode we discuss her solo album, Chapters from the Fairy Tale. We also discuss her musical journey, songwriting, collaborating with other artists, and more! For more information visit: https://melodyfedererofficial.com/home Please like…

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 222 with our guest Chris Wyse of the Hollywood Vampires (Owl, Ace Frehley, The Cult, Ozzy Osbourne, Jerry Cantrell, Mick Jagger). In this episode we discuss Crossbone Skully, new band with Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper); a new acoustic band coming soon, The Mad Day Out; and solo material featuring…