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
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Episode 51: Siena Root
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
Episode 50: Paul Di’Anno (legendary former vocalist of Iron Maiden)
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
Episode 49: Ellen Reid (Crash Test Dummies)
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
Episode 48: Michael Monroe (formerly of Hanoi Rocks)
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
Episode 47: Tom Keifer (Cinderella/Keifer Band)
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 […]
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Episode 46: Tiger Bartlet (Kadavar)
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Friday Oct 11, 2019
Drummer, songwriter, producer, and all around amazingly nice guy Tiger Barlet has been one of my favorite people for a few years now. As a founding member of the German based psych rock trio Kadavar, Tiger was very excited to talk about the release of the band’s latest album, For the Dead Travel Fast. […]
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Episode 45: Stephanie Jensen (Author of Dissecting House and Journalist at Infernal TV)
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Stephanie Jensen is someone I connected with a little while back via social media. While social media can be flooded with useless shit garbage, every now and then I find someone who I can really connect with. Stephanie and I connected through our love of metal music and I was also excited to see that […]
Thursday May 23, 2019
Episode 44: Lawrence Gowan (Styx/Gowan)
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
Lawrence Gowan is another one who is no stranger to The Great Southern Brainfart. For some reason, he always seems more than welcome to come back for more and I’m always more than happy to have him back. This time around we didn’t just concentrate on Styx. We discussed the return of Gowan (Lawerence’s solo […]