Season 1

In episode 164, we’re LIVE in the same room, and we brought along friend of the pod Rob (Eps 17, 96, 132, 143, 162). With Rob’s nearly 30 years in radio on the air, we each bring some songs from the late 90’s/early 2000’s to ...

In episode 163 of the podcast, we devote time to some of our favorite song lyrics. Eddie Vedder’s prose, Maynard James Keenan’s cutting simplicity, and Fireworks telling us what it’s like to get old, we hit it all. The episod...

Today’s ‘In Real Time’ is all about the viral AI Drake/The Weeknd track that dropped this week, ‘Heart On My Sleeve’. We talk about what it means for the music industry going forward, how we got here so quickly, and who is go...

In episode 162 of the podcast, Rob rejoins us for some of our favorite collaborations in the music world. We each bring our own interesting twists to this topic. From Tom Petty to Nas, we’ve got you covered! What are some of ...

In episode 161 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Phil Lipscomb, bassist of Taproot. We last spoke with Phil on episodes 76 and 77, and things in the Taproot camp were…..quiet. A lot has changed in nearly 2 years. New album, n...

In episode 160 we bring back the legendary ‘Wheel of Nu Metal’. This time, we enlisted the help of the CEO of Nu Metal himself, Holiday Kirk. Is Quarashi a nu metal band? Where does Nonpoint stack up? What bands does the CEO ...

Episode 159 of the podcast is all about Clutch’s ‘Blast Tyrant’. Early memories, live shows, favorite moments and songs. There is no one quite like Clutch, and Blast Tyrant continues to deliver to this day. Is this Clutch’s b...

In this installment of In Real Time, we tackle a few more hot takes that were submitted by our friends on social media. Is Soundgarden good? Did Audiovent deserve more? We tackle these and more today. Be sure to follow The I...

Episode 158 is all about hot takes and conspiracy theories. Who is the vocalist of Sleep Token? Will there be a strike www in the live music industry? Is an artist less talented if they don’t write/create their own music? We ...

In episode 157 of the podcast, we’re joined by Brent Rambler, rhythm guitarist for Metalcore giants August Burns Red. We talk about the band’s longevity, consistency, and originality. Brent doubles as the bands co-manager and...

In episode 156 of the podcast, Seth McLellan (bass) and Sean Matthews (vocals) of Portland, ME funk metal band Trawl rejoin the podcast. We talk about their opportunity opening for Anthrax, Black Label Society and Exodus a fe...

In episode 155 of the podcast, we turn towards our favorite band, at least collectively, Rage Against the Machine. We take turns drafting RATM songs from across all albums, covers, and live records. Did we get it right? Liste...

Episode 154 of the podcast is all about GAME CHANGERS. We each bring an artist, an album, or a band we think changed the game in their respective genre, or music as a whole. What are some musical game changers for you? We’d l...

In episode 153, we’re joined by Chris Hesse (guitarist) and Chris Zuehlke (vocals) of German Nu-Metalcore band Half Me. We talk their upcoming debut full length ‘Soma’, writing in English, keeping creative control, and produc...

In episode 152 of the podcast, we bring back music that we consider Heavy Therapy. Originally debuting in episode 16, Heavy Therapy is a form of music catharsis. Whether it be from a sound, a theme, or just something to help ...

In episode 151 of the pod, we are joined by Joey Chiaramonte (Vocals) and Harold Griffin (Guitar) of the band Koyo. We chat their musical come up, how they were influenced by the great bands all around them in Long Island, th...

In episode 150(!) of the podcast we bring back an old favorite: the forgotten song! We attempt to stump each other with songs we feel were overlooked, under appreciated, or forgotten altogether. Songs from soundtracks, car co...

In episode 149 of the podcast, we take a trip to 2033. We attempt to predict where the music industry will be under three major pillars: Artificial Intelligence, Venues, and Collectibles. What does the emergence of AI musicia...

In today’s ‘In Real Time’ we react to the news that Foo Fighters are playing Bonnaroo, Boston Calling and Sonic Temple this spring. What does this mean for the band going forward? More shows? New music? We tackle it all. Chec...

In episode 148 of the podcast, we bring some of our most anticipated storylines for 2023 to the table. New albums from bands like Koyo, As Friends Rust, Slipknot? Sign us up. Checking out new bands and scenes live? All in on ...

In episode 147 of the podcast, we’re joined by legendary producer, and front man of Be Well and Battery, Brian McTernan. Brian has produced many great records over his career, but today we’re focused on just one - Thrice’s ‘T...

In episode 146 of the podcast, we dig into our favorite music releases of 2022. We give a few honorable mention albums/EP’s (spoiler, we’re featured on one of them!), then we dive into our top 5 records of the year. Always a ...

In episode 145, we speak with legendary metal photographer Jeremy Saffer. We met Jeremy this summer at Tattoo the Earth, watching him take photos of all the bands coming through the festival. We talk Jeremy’s come up, his ear...

In episode 144 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jeffery Mudgett (vocals/guitar) and Cody Capener (guitar) of the band Sunsleeper. We talk their formation, Cody joining the band, signing with Rude Records, and working with Bret...