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.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Episode 67: Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (Venom Inc)
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
I have had the pleasure of not just interviewing the legendary Venom/Venom Inc bassist/vocalist Demolition Man a handful of times but we have become very close friends over the past five years or so. Tony is one of the hardest working people in music and his positive, welcoming, and joyful presence on social media is […]
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Episode 66: Martin Östlund (Lykantropi)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Since earlier this year, Lykantropi has quickly become one of my new favorite bands. I don’t mean just a “band of the month” thing but Lykantropi has literally secured themselves a spot in the top tier of favorite bands. Everything about this band is what I love about music. Dark lyrical undertones, melodically dark music, […]
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Episode 65: Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row)
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
For the last ten years, Rob Hammersmith has been laying the rhythmic foundation for hard rock legends Skid Row. Rob has traveled the world and back playing everywhere from small rock clubs to massive European festivals proving that no matter who is at the drums or behind the mic, Skid Row’s reputation of being a […]
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Episode 64: Rachel Bolan (Skid Row)
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
For those that know me, I have been a HUGE Skid Row fan for over 30 years and counting. I recently had the chance to have bassist Rachel Bolan as a guest on the podcast. It was a blast talking to Rachel as we discussed the future of music in the Covid-19 times, 1989’s Moscow […]
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Episode 63: Twin Temple – The Covid Edition
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Satanic Doo-Woppers Twin Temple have been taking on this pandemic and doing so with horns high and smiles wide. I had a great time chatting with husband and wife leaders Zach and Alexandra about the pandemic, Cardi-B, missing being out on the road, and many other things Twin Temple. As always, it was so much […]
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Episode 62: Heavy Metal Lunch Reunion (featuring James).
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Back in 2008 or so, my best friend James and I launched a podcast called the Heavy Metal Lunch. Basically all we would do was get together, eat shitty (but really awesome) food, drink booze, and talk about metal. The Heavy Metal Lunch was one of the most fun things I have ever done and […]
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Episode 61: Steve Grimmett (Grim Reaper)
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Legendary NWOBHM band Grim Reaper is a band that I have loved since first hearing their song “Rock You to Hell” from the album of the same title. Like a dumbass, I went to the record store and picked up their album See You in Hell accidentally. While “Rock You to Hell” wasn’t on that […]
Friday May 01, 2020
Episode 60: Kyle Thomas (Exhorder/Trouble)
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Talking to Kyle for the first time was just like talking to an old friend. I really enjoyed talking with him about the return of Exhorder, why 2019 was the right time for their return, and the legendary New Orleans metal scene. Kyle is an incredibly nice and really funny and I had a blast […]