Side Jams with Bryan Reesman
Veteran journalist Bryan Reesman learns what makes musician tick by exploring their hobbies and outside passions. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.Episode 82: Deadcode
Bandmates Steve Morgan and Stephen Sims discuss being ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts. They also talk about the most realistic hacker portrayals on screen, and how some in the music industry are not well guarded against hacking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 15, 2025Episode 81: Michael Poulsen (Volbeat)
Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen loves boxing, and Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler helped him get fit and more sober. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 28, 2025Episode 80: Tobias Sammet (Avantasia)
Avantasia's frontman proclaims his love for soccer and the Bayern Munich team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 19, 2025Episode 79: Karl Sanders (Nile)
Nile frontman Karl Sanders finds joy and social stimulation playing pickleball with strangers. "Pickleball has restored my faith in humanity," he says. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 26, 2024Episode 78: Wolf Hoffmann (Accept)
Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann talks about he developed a passion for photography that led to commercial and portrait work during a long band hiatus. He photographed Chet Atkins' guitars and Les Paul. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 6, 2024Episode 77: Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden)
Bruce Dickinson talks about his new comics book series, the influence of Alan Moore, his childhood superhero icons, and British comics he grew up with. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 24, 2024Episode 76: Twin Tribes
Twin Tribes bandmates Luis Navarro and Joel Niño, Jr. love wrestling -- both American and Lucha Libre, the Mexican style. They talk about how they got into the sport, their favorite wrestlers, the world of Lucha Libre, and how some of the biggest characters in the sport are Goth. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 12, 2024Episode 75: Dee Snider
Outspoken singer Dee Snider talks about his journey into charitable giving, how he decides where and when to give, and how he wants to inspire people people to do more and be better. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 22, 2023Episode 74: Austin John Winkler
The solo artist and former Hinder frontman has faced a rocky road in overcoming his addictions, but through sobriety he has found a renewed determination that fuels his artistic endeavors. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 18, 2023Episode 73: Danny Estrin (Voyager)
Voyager frontman Danny Estrin pours his energy into two careers -- as frontman for the Australian synth-metal band and as an immigration attorney. We speak about his journey through both careers, how he balances the two, and the types of people he represents. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 5, 2023Episode 72: Lance Dowdle (From Ashes To New)
From Ashes To New's guitarist Lance Dowdle likes to relax by playing video games, watching anime, and collecting import statues of his favorite anime characters and moments. We also delve into the modern connection between geek culture and rock music. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 22, 2023Episode 71: Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, TSO)
When he's not shredding on strings, guitarist Joel Hoekstra likes to shoot hoops. From his home turf to the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, he enjoys interacting with fans and other musicians and getting a good game in. As a kid, he played Little League baseball and his team won the World Series. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 22, 2023Episode 70: Liv Kristine
When Liv's musical life went into upheaval a few years ago, she explored teaching which she says has always been in her blood. In her "second life" she balances performing her music and teaching primary school and children with special needs. Liv enjoys fulfilling her artistic passions while serving society in the classroom. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 21, 2023Episode 69: Lala Frischknecht (Burning Witches)
When Burning Witches drummer Lala Frischknecht is not pounding her kit, she trades her sticks in for kitchen utensils and loves cooking cuisine from across the globe. She makes everything from German to Thai food. Her BBQ secret? Ketchup, pineapple juice, and Sprite. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 29, 2023Episode 68: Ville Valo
Ville Valo crafts moody love metal anthems and ballads, and some of his inspiration undoubtedly comes from his love for literature. We discuss many authors he appreciates -- Charles Baudelaire, Mariana Enriquez, Edith Södergran, H.P. Lovecraft, and others. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 21, 2023Episode 67: Frank Bello (Anthrax)
Anthrax's bassist talks about his comic book story, finding himself through acting, crazy touring tales, and funny home repair fails. And the time he woke up in a hotel room in someone else's blood! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 18, 2023Episode 66: Jacoby Shaddix
Onstage, Jacoby Shaddix is the hyperactive frontman for Papa Roach. When he needs peace offstage, he heads to the Great Outdoors to run, kayak, fish, and more. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 1, 2023Episode 65: Sonia Anubis (Cobra Spell)
Cobra Spell guitarist and band leader Sonia Anubis wants to keep the classic metal flame burning. When she's not wailing away on her six-string, Sonia loves being outdoors and practices kung fu. She has also been a gymnast and competitive swimmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 15, 2022Episode 64: Jonny Hawkins (Nothing More)
Jonny Hawkins is the electrifying frontman of Nothing More who also has a more contemplative side, as evidenced by the Spirits personality test he created over the last few years. Here he takes us through the process of how he made it. Jonny also shares a surreal dream connected to his grandfather's first Alzheimer's incident. Website: spiritstest.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 21, 2022Episode 63: Lzzy Hale
When she's not tearing up the stage with her hard rocking band Halestorm, Lzzy Hale turns to the more meditative artistic pursuit of painting. And when she gets the chance, she also loves to fish. This is her first ever interview about her painting! This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 17, 2022Episode 62: Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves)
The Bad Wolves guitarist is reveling in the return to the stage after a long lockdown period. When he's not shaking the rafters, Doc Coyle loves playing basketball and carefully navigates the treacherous waters of the social media world while trying to play up his "regularness" as a rock star. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 4, 2022Episode 61: Matisyahu
Singer and rapper Matisyahu recently released his self-titled seventh album. Beyond his love for music, he is passionate about hockey and motorcycles. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 25, 2022Episode 60: Margarita Monet (Edge Of Paradise)
The vocalist and keyboardist for Edge Of Paradise loves to explore metaphysical and sci-fi concepts in the band's music. She also brings them into her work as a painter, and for this episode she discusses that artistic process and how it ties into her musical life. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 28, 2022Episode 59: Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
Beyond abandoning the excesses of rock 'n' roll to focus on his music, Ben Bruce developed a newfound love for cooking during the pandemic. He and his wife also welcomed two new children into the world. They are now a family of six. The guitarist reflects on cooking, fatherhood, and how his life has evolved in recent years. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 25, 2022Episode 58: Midge Ure
Famed Ultravox frontman and solo artist Midge Ure loves to cook. We discuss his cooking adventures in the kitchen and on British TV along with the diverse cuisine he has enjoyed while traveling the world. We also mention his new book of Ultravox photographs. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 4, 2022Episode 57: Buzz Osborne (Melvins)
For nearly four decades, the Melvins have been the maverick rock band who have done things their way and influenced many grunge and metal bands. In this episode, their animated frontman Buzz Osborne expresses his love for golf, photography, and comic books. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 7, 2022Episode 56: Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
Black Veil Brides returned recently with their solid new album "The Phantom Tomorrow". Music aside, frontman Andy Biersack has been obsessed with Batman since he was a kid. Here, we delve into everything from the comics to movies to Andy's opportunity to voice the Dark Knight for a DC Comics animatic. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 11, 2022Episode 55: Lee Aaron
Singer-songwriter Lee Aaron is a Canadian rock icon and multiple Juno Award nominee, Beyond music, she has many interests including interior design, drawing and painting, neuroscience, and special education, This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 30, 2021Episode 54: Billy Cobham
Jazz legend Billy Cobham has toured the world and recorded with legendary names like Miles Davis and Ron Carter, on top of his illustrious and prolific solo career,. He has also been doing photography as long as he has played music professionally. In this episode, he discusses his pictures, gear, and travels, This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 24, 2021Episode 53: Andy Summers
Guitarist Andy Summers is known for playing with The Police and for his genre-bending solo career. He also recently released a collection of witty short stories called "Fretted and Moaning," and he explains the inspiration and process for writing them. (Photo: Mo Summers.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 21, 2021Episode 52: Gary Numan
The synth rock pioneer and prolific composer recently released his 19th studio album, Intruder. He discusses his global travel adventures and his interests in flying planes, boating, and candle making. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 20, 2021Episode 51: Carla Harvey (Butcher Babies)
With the high energy Butcher Babies, vocalist Carla Harvey rages across the stage. Beyond her metal euphoria, she immerses herself in art and illustration, and she's a certified life coach, grief counselor, and a death doula. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 14, 2021Episode 50: Hayley Cramer (Pop Evil)
Along with her love for music, the British drummer for Pop Evil shares her mission to further women's rights and LGBTQ rights. Hayley wants to be a positive role model for women, although a big part of her feels she should have been born a man. This is a candid and enlightening conversation. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 6, 2021Episode 49: Richie Kotzen
While keeping very music with his musical projects including Smith/Kotzen, singer and guitarist Richie Kotzen still has time for gardening, landscaping, home improvements, and his newfound passion for poker. (Photo: John McMurtrie.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 27, 2021Episode 48: Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden)
The talented guitarist is a member of heavy metal legends Iron Maiden and the new Smith/Kotzen project. To balance his thunderous rock life, Adrian relaxes with fishing and global traveling. He shares many colorful stories including meeting a real Tasmanian Devil. (Photo: John McMurtrie.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 20, 2021Episode 47: Rick Allen (Def Leppard)
Def Leppard continue to enthrall fans nearly 40 years after they broke big. Away from his drum kit, Rick has a passion for painting, photography, and philanthropy. He'll be appearing at three Wentworth Gallery locations in Florida between May 20th and 22nd to greet fans, sell his art, and raise money for his Raven Drum Foundation. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 14, 2021Episode 46: Damon Johnson
Damon Johnson and the Get Ready crank out searing, '70s-style hard rock. When he's not hitting the stage, Damon hits the links. The guitarist and singer dives deep into his love for golf which grew into a passion when he toured with Alice Cooper. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 10, 2021Episode 45: Diamante
Diamante loves to combine 2000s pop-rock with ‘80s rock and works that combo to the max. She tells me about studying business administration in college, her multicultural upbringing, and strengthening friend and family bonds over the last year. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 4, 2021Episode 44: Elina Siirala (Leaves' Eyes)
Straddling the realms of metal and classical, Finnish soprano Elina Siirila commands the stage fronting German symphonic metal band Leaves’ Eyes. She enjoys fitness, food, dining adventures on tour, and a fun ritual called Candy Day. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 28, 2021Episode 43: Jeff Firewalker Schmitt
Jeff Firewalker Schmitt is a man who has journeyed into the realms of music, science, and spirituality and balances all three. The scientist, curandero, and John Medeski collaborator espouses the benefits of learning from indigenous wisdom and culture, and he challenges the way we think about our relationship with the modern world. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 23, 2021Episode 42: Perry Farrell
The alt-rock icon is famed for fronting Jane's Addiction and Porno For Pyros and co-founding Lollapalooza, and he has a solo career=spanning box set called "The Glitz, The Glamour" out now. Perry philosophizes about snowboarding, gardening, religion and mysticism, and his recent fascination with artificial intelligence. (Photo: Walid Azami.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 16, 2021Episode 41: Phil X (Bon Jovi, The Drills)
As guitarist for Bon Jovi and fronting his own band The Drills, Phil X is steeped in classic rock. His family does charity work for frontline workers with their initiative Hero Drop, and he also talks about fatherhood, encouraging his children's creativity, and valuable life lessons. (Photo: GerSerge.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 10, 2021Episode 40: Lili Haydn
The Grammy Award-winning musician and composer embraces a wide range of music in her solo career and has performed with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Buckethead, and Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. Beyond her musical odyssey, Lili champions social justice and human rights causes, nuclear disarmament, and environmental awareness in the face of climate change. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 2, 2021Episode 39: Michael Sadler (Saga)
Canadian progressive rockers Saga have an incredible catalogue which now spans 22 studio albums and 43 years of recorded history. Their animated singer Michael Sadler discusses football, handling binge-watching and fatherhood during the pandemic, and chronicles his nearly 20 years of sobriety. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 29, 2021Episode 38: Simone Simons (Epica)
Simone Simons provides the soaring soprano vocals that are integral to Epica's symphonic metal sound. She has two other passions that also bring her joy: the world of make-up and beauty, and in recent years, photography. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 18, 2021Episode 37: Bret Autrey (Blue Stahli)
Brey Autrey makes music both as the dark, genre-blurring Blue Stahli and the peppy synthwave project Sunset Neon. When taking breaks from intense music creation, Bret loves to listen to audiobooks on long drives and dive into the world of cult movies. (Photo: Priya Autrey.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 5, 2021Episode 36: Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly)
The electronic music composer explores a wide range of styles through his numerous group and solo projects. When pulling away from his technological immersion, he loves to take photos, spend time in nature, and study different styles of architecture. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 23, 2021Episode 35: Lindsay Schoolcraft
The gothic composer, singer, and musician expresses herself through different styles. She also loves anime, manga, and video games, and she is a certified veterinary assistant. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 5, 2021Episode 34: Silenoz (Dimmu Borgir)
As guitarist for the iconic Dimmu Borgir and his side project Insidious Disease, Silenoz loves to summon musical thunder. By contrast, he finds tranquility and meditation through riding his motorcycle and communing with nature. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 21, 2021Episode 33: CueStack
Austrian rockers Martin Kames and Bernth Brodträger make propulsive industrial metal and recently collaborated with David Hasselhoff. They speak about their collective skills with lighting and video design, graphic design, and video editing. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 2, 2021Episode 32: David Hasselhoff
You know David Hasselhoff from his many incarnations in film, television, and music. Outside of his artistic endeavors, he has engaged in motivational speaking and loves scuba diving and sky diving. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 24, 2020Episode 31: Clémentine Delauney (Visions Of Atlantis)
As one of the two lead singers for Visions of Atlantis, Clémentine Delauney provides a soaring and often operatic presence for the group’s epic symphonic metal sound. She is also passionate about veganism and blogging about her experiences in the music business to help those seeking guidance. (Photo: Emilie Garcin.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 3, 2020Episode 30: Dave Mason
The famed singer-songwriter and co-founder of Traffic has experienced a lifetime of musical adventures. On top of his musical forays, Dave co-founded and helps run a five year-old charity called Rock Our Vets that assists men in uniform, and he also enjoys working on home improvements. (Photo: Chris Jensen.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 24, 2020Episode 29: Doro
The powerhouse metal singer has built an international reputation and following over her 40 years in the music business. When she's not rocking stages across the world, she loves the empowerment of martial arts training and supports animal welfare. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 10, 2020Episode 28: Orianthi
Orianthi has forged a successful solo career and offered her guitar talents to people like Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, and Richie Sambora. Outside of the studio and off-stage, she loves cooking and traveling. Our conversation also ventured into the overall life lessons and wisdom she has accumulated, and how she has found balance in her life between the professional and personal. (Photo by Chris Ace,) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 26, 2020Episode 27: Jeff Pilson (Foreigner)
For over 15 years now, bassist Jeff Pilson has brought an effervescent energy and dulcet vocal harmonies to his performances with classic rockers Foreigner. Many music fans first got to know him as a member of the popular '80s American metal quartet Dokken. Throughout his busy life in music and as a family man, Jeff stays centered through the practice of meditation. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 15, 2020Episode 26: Elize Ryd (Amaranthe)
Amaranthe singer Elize Ryd is acclaimed by her band's audience and has guested on numerous outside projects. For this episode, she expresses her love for both thrill-seeking and mentally engaging pursuits ranging from mountain rappelling to criminology. (Photo by Jakko Manninen.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 1, 2020Episode 25: Brad Gillis (Night Ranger)
When he's not composing, touring, or jamming, Brad Gillis loves to collect vintage guitars, and he's got it down to a science. We also chatted a bit about riding his Harley along with other physical activities he loves. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 11, 2020Episode 24: David Ellefson (Megadeth)
Outside of shaking stages with Megadeth and his other musical ventures, David operates the Ellefson Coffee Company. He enthusiastically dives into details about the origins of his business, how he has learned about the intricacies and nuances involved in coffee making, and how he has gained a strong education in entrepreneurship. (Photo: Anthony Frisketti.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 28, 2020Episode 23: Tommy Vext (Bad Wolves)
American metal band Bad Wolves have generated a big buzz by marrying contemporary and old school influences with hard-hitting lyrics that span the personal to the political. The group’s most recent number one rock radio track is “Sober,” a topic that frontman and recovering addict Tommy Vext knows intimately. Here, he opens up about helping others as a sober coach. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 13, 2020Episode 22: Eve Minor
Over the last few years, singer-songwriter Eve Minor has explored the depths of her heart through a diverse mixture of styles on releases like American Tragedy and Dear Diary, I'm Over It. Here, she examines an eclectic array of topics: fashion, tarot, divination, and her cross country move during the pandemic. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 23, 2020Episode 21: Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION)
AWOLNATION mastermind Aaron Bruno likes his music to be as diverse as possible, and the group's fourth and latest release Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders continues that genre-bending trend. When he's not actively touring or making music, Aaron loves chasing the perfect wave. He's a lifelong surfer who enjoys being out on the water. Sometimes he even solves musical dilemmas while on his board. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 30, 2020Episode 20: Dessa
Singer, rapper, and poet Dessa is known for her philosophical words and pushing musical boundaries on albums like Parts of Speech and Chime. Here, she speaks about her lifelong fascination with the behavioral and biological sciences. (Photo: Paul Phillips.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 15, 2020Episode 19: Serj Tankian
Rocker, composer, and activist Serj Tankian has always blurred the lines between the personal and political in his art, and for this episode we discuss his lifelong journey of activism, political awareness, and pushing for Turkish recognition of the Armenian Genocide. (Photo: George Tonikian.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 5, 2020Episode 18: Chloe Lowery (TSO)
Pop singer-songwriter Chloe Lowery has built up a diverse portfolio over her career, working with the likes of Yanni, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Rocktopia, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Beyond music, she adores ballroom dancing, her dogs, and Broadway shows. (Photo: Shervin Lainez.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 27, 2020Episode 17: Joe Satriani
Guitar wizard Joe Satriani has forged a lifelong career of six-string adventures spanning 18 studio albums, 10 million album sales, and 15 Grammy Award nominations. Outside of his musical focus, Satriani loves science fiction and has been delving into painting, which he does alone and in collaboration with the L.A.-based visual art team SceneFour. (Photo: Joseph Cultice.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 12, 2020Episode 16: Floor Jansen (Nightwish)
As the celebrated lead singer for Nightwish, Floor Jansen has toured the world and also conquered her homeland with her ace performances on the Dutch show "Beste Zangers". When she is not recording or touring, she loves to spend time with her horses and explore nature. (Photo: Tina K.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 1, 2020Episode 15: Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest)
Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner has helped the legendary band move forward and create more music. Beyond his passion for Priest lies his love of Star Wars, and in this episode of Side Jams we discuss the epic sci-fi saga, spin-offs, and tie-ins in all of their glories and shortcomings. We basically geek out over many Star Wars related topics. (Photo: Oliver Halfin.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: April 16, 2020Episode 14: Militia Vox (Judas Priestess)
Militia is fascinated with all things dark and spooky. For this latest episode of Side Jams, we covered her creepy childhood, her fascination with sinister and eerie things, her supernatural experiences, and her love for seeking out allegedly haunted places. She met Ed and Lorraine Warren and had her photo taken with that creepy doll Annabelle. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 20, 2020Episode 13: Tony Harnell
Tony Harnell is known for his soulful singing, personal lyrics, and soaring high notes. He has endeared himself to devout fans while enduring the changing trends of the music business for over 35 years in groups including TNT, Westworld, Starbreaker, and Lovekillers. Tony spoke with me via Skype from his new home base in Nashville to discuss his lifelong love of surfing and skateboarding. He also talked about his recent certification as a health coach. All in all, it was a fun chat about wild waves, wipeouts, and the art of riding water and concrete. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: March 2, 2020Episode 12: Fernando Ribeiro (Moonspell)
The singer and lyricist for Moonspell discusses his love for writing, reading, and editing poetry and books. He runs his own media company, Alma Mater Books & Records, and he has translated works by H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, and Richard Matheson into Portuguese. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: February 19, 2020Episode 11: Azam Ali
Throughout her nearly 25-year recording career, siren singer Azam Ali has crossed the boundaries between the old and the new, blending Persian melodies and folk sounds with other international influences, medieval music, and even modern electronic instrumentation. She spoke with me via Skype from her home in Los Angeles to discuss her fine art composites with photography, admiration for writers, and fascination with the world of dreams. Azam also opened up about her life's odyssey, which began in Iran, continued through India, and then ultimately led to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: January 31, 2020Episode 10: Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian)
For over 30 years, Hansi Kürsch has fronted German power metal band Blind Guardian, who have enthralled audiences with their epic sound, fantasy-inspired lyrics, and his majestic vocals. For episode 10 of Side Jams, we chatted via Skype to discuss his obsession with collecting 7” vinyl singles to play on his jukebox, along with his love for movies and books. It was relaxed yet lively chat about artforms that we both appreciate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: December 20, 2019Episode 9: James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
As the frontman for Dream Theater, James LaBrie is the distinct voice for one of the most influential bands in progressive rock and metal history. Beyond his globe-trotting day job, LaBrie loves to go camping and boating. I called James via Skype during Dream Theater's recent tour stop in San Antonio to talk about his love for the great outdoors. Our chat also moved into other territory, including skiing, his love for reading, and on a larger scale, the state of our planet. (Photo credit: Mark Maryanovich.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: November 14, 2019Episode 8: William DuVall (Alice In Chains)
A singer who paved the way for the Atlanta hardcore scene when he was a teen, William DuVall ascended to becoming the frontman for Seattle hard rock icons Alice In Chains and the side project Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. Beyond music, he enjoys reading biographies and books about history, a subject for which he has a great interest. I spoke with William in a conference room at the offices of Cheddar TV in New York City. He also revealed the story of how he escaped the failing public school system in Atlanta to attend a private institution that took him on free of charge because of his strong desire to go there. (Photo credit: Johnny Buzzerio.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: October 31, 2019Episode 7: Chris Caffery (TSO)
Guitar maestro Chris Caffery is known for playing with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Spirits Of Fire, and on his solo albums. He is also involved with three outside enterprises. For nearly a decade, he has been a partner in the hot sauce company High River Sauces. He also sells art and jewelry that he makes from sea glass. And his stuffed animal mascot Wilbur The Metalphant is a social media celebrity that has spawned a line of 300 different items -- clothing, clocks, glasses, school supplies, and more. Many of the proceeds from these latter two endeavors go to children's cancer and elephant sanctuary charities. I called Chris at his home in Orange County, New York via Skype for our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: September 11, 2019Episode 6: Mick Box (Uriah Heep)
As lead guitarist and co-founding member of Uriah Heep, the ever-jovial Mick Box has been a driving force behind the British rock icons for 50 years. Their latest album Living The Dream is a strong studio release with memorable tunes and insightful lyrics. Outside of music, Mick is a big fan of British football – or, as we call it in America, soccer – and since childhood, he has rooted for the team Tottenham Hotspur. We met prior to the band's show at The Paramount in Huntington, New York to talk about his love for the sport. We also discussed American football and places Mick has lived outside of England. (Photo credit: Richard Stow.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: August 6, 2019Episode 5: Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth)
Metal shrieker Dani Filth has traveled the globe for a quarter-century spreading the gothic black metal gospel of his band Cradle of Filth. The British group's latest album, Cryptoriana - The Seductiveness Of Decay, is their best in a decade. On top of the unusual gifts bequeathed to him by devout fans, everything from homemade dolls to large animal skulls, Dani loves to collect toys, paintings, and antiques. Backstage at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, we discuss our mutual love of collecting and the fascinating finds he has amassed throughout his life. He also reveals how he was quietly outbid by a major Britpop figure for a "hideous" piece of pop art he discovered at random in a British antiques store. (Photo credit: Artūrs Bērziņš.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: July 10, 2019Episode 4: Ash Costello and New Years Day
Ash Costello and her New Years Day bandmates Austin Ingerman, Nikki Misery, and Frankie Sil mine a dark, heavy sound that has embraced a pop-metal approach on their solid new album Unbreakable. For this episode, we speak about their mutual love for horror movies as well as her advocacy for animal rescue. Conducted at the offices of RED Music in NYC, our conversation stretches from the singer's intense childhood ("I was too dark, too young") to her leg tattoos, their spooky band adventures, her stance against animal breeding, and how she adopted her pets. (Photo credit: Hristo Shindov.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 8, 2019Episode 3: Alex Skolnick
Guitarist Alex Skolnick is known for his musical prowess in both heavy metal (Testament, Metal Allegiance) and jazz (The Alex Skolnick Trio). He also loves books, so I thought it would be fitting to meet him at the Strand Book Store in NYC to discuss all things literary. We wander the stacks, from fiction to pulp fiction to rare books, to discuss his favorite authors, titles, how he reads and even where. Our chat spans the gamut from the obscure to the popular, and we discover some great finds in the process. (Photo credit: Evelyn Steiweg.) Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: June 1, 2019Episode 2: Jean-Michel Jarre
French electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre has toured the globe, sold an estimated 80 million albums, and holds the Guinness Book record for largest outdoor concert attendance (3.5 million people). He's also a down-to-earth person who loves painting, sci-fi, and movies. In this episode, we discuss those Side Jams and how they relate to his career. He and I also explore how artists engage the world, from our ever escalating aspirations to keeping up with the constant barrage of new releases. This interview was conducted in the rooftop bar of the Knickerbocker Hotel in NYC. (Photo credit: Peter Lindbergh.) This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 24, 2019Episode 1: Roger Craig Smith
Welcome to the debut of "Side Jams"! Joining me for this inaugural episode is Roger Craig Smith. You've heard this talented voice actor play many signature roles in animated shows, films, and video games over the years -- Batman, Captain America, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kylo Ren, and many, many more. When he's not cavorting with the voices inside his head, the L.A.-based actor loves to gaze at the stars, particularly from a place he has in the Tehachapi Mountains of Southern California. Here, he discusses his passion for astronomy, rocketry, and space travel, delving into the high-tech innovations that have enhanced his stargazing experience, along with sharing his views on NASA, Elon Musk, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published on: May 14, 2019