Talkin‘ the Talk With Don
Since 2009, I have interviewed some of my favorite artists. I cover a lot of genres because, well, I love all kinds of music. From Classic Rock to Black Metal and all else in between, if I love an artist, I want to talk to them! I try to set a relaxed, ”living room” type of vibe and have a conversation and talk about anything.
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Episodes
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Geoff Tate is without a doubt one of my favorite people to talk to. In addition to being the legendary vocalist for Queensryche, Tate is an all-around humble, kind, funny, and engaging human being. This time around, Geoff was very open to talking about how songs from both Empire and Rage for Order still stand […]
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
Sunday Mar 01, 2020
The BulletBoys is a band that I hold dear. Their first three albums, (S/T, Freakshow, ZaZa) are three of my favorite albums of the era and definitely one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. In 2019, it was announced that the original BulletBoys lineup would be reuniting. Marq Torien, Lonnie Vincent (bass), Mick […]
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Richie Kotzen is a guitar legend. In 1989, Kotzen released his self-titled debut album on Shrapnel Records and since then has released 22 albums in addition to albums with Winery Dogs (featuring Billy Shehan on bass and Mike Portnoy on drums) and starred on Poison’s Native Tongue album. Richie Kotzen has had a long, remarkable […]
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Since first hearing their live album Root Jam in 2011, I have been a huge fan of Siena Root. Acting more as a collective than a static band, this diverse, eclectic band has featured a revolving door of some of Sweden’s most talented musicians. Eight years after becoming a fan, Siena Root is set to […]
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Happy 2020 everyone. 2019 was one hell of a year for me and this here podcast. I had the honor of talking with some amazingly awesome folks. 2020 is going to be an awesome year I’m sure as it is kicking off with a bang. I had the honor of talking to legendary Iron Maiden […]
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
What a year 2019 has been. I have had so much fun doing this here podcast and it has been a thrill to speak with so many amazing artists that I admire so much. Closing out 2019 is an interview I did with the hilarious, charming, and uber-talented Ellen Reid from the ’90s alternative band […]
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Getting to talk with legendary Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe is always a treat! He’s a great guy and he definitely has no shortage of things to talk about which I LOVE. Michael is a really humble, kind, and interesting person with a vast history and legacy of music. After over 40 years in the […]
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Tom Keifer’s latest album Rise couldn’t be anymore appropriately named. Like a phoenix, Keifer has risen above numerous obstacles. From multiple vocal chord surgeries to endless legal battles over his creative output, Keifer has overcome things that would have just about anyone throwing in the towel. I was honored to once again talk with Tom […]