Vigorously with Val Kleinhans

Assuming you're keeping up with the latest buzzmakers in rock, there is a good chance this isn't your first time hearing about Nathan James . He's on a mission to keep everyone accountable, and he's doing that in his own nu nu metal way. Val and James chat music and mental health in this episode. Hollywood Mortician is out in July. New single “Los Angeles” coming soon. ________...

Love, Jade is the band you need to know! Jeanine, project leader, chats with Val about the power of music, why music resonates with us, and how to promote your upcoming single like a pro, authentically. __________________________________________________- Get more Love, Jade :  https://www.instagram.com/lovejadetheband/ Get more Val :  https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans....

In this episode, Val and content creator Lizzie In Lace dive into an invigorating conversation about style, confidence, and the power of embracing individuality. Val shares her personal struggles with confidence, while Lizzie brings her unique perspective on fashion and lifestyle, blending both worlds to inspire listeners to live boldly and authentically. Whether you're looking to boost your...

Liz of The Midsize Optimize is your hype girl you've been looking for - especially if you fall in the midsize size range. Val and Liz discuss whether there is a world for midsize baddies, and if so, how can we take it over? Or, at least feel confident enough to. Val and Liz comiserate over life on social media - diving into how much work and effort content creation really takes. They also exp...

Powerful, heavy and undeniably potent Nine Layers Deep are bringing thoughtful and simply crushing doom metal to the masses and forcing you to choke on their wonderfully bitter sonic pill. Val and Alaysa chat about alt girlie things (see the conversation on 90s and 00s fashion), and metal culture as a whole.  __________________________________________________________________ Nine Layers Deep (Inst...

Metal vocalist Narcissa shares what really happened behind the scenes while joining AfterTime as their new vocalist.  She also discusses Powerglove , metal culture, mom life, nurturing your mental health, and wedding fashion with serious honesty. You're going to relate to this one! ___________________________________________________________________ Get more Narcissa here: https://www.instagra...

Thrash kings out of Richmond, Virginia, Vigil are giving metal icon neighbors Lamb of God a run for their money. Val chats with singer Jess about everything from clothes to finding your voice. ________________________________________________________________ Get more Vigil : https://www.instagram.com/vigilthrash/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

TW: This episode will discuss domestic violence. Barbara Blackthorne is making a name in metal by taking on some seriously cool projects! You know her as the front woman for Empress , and now Glyph . In this episode, Barbara chats her musical journey and her experience with domestic violence. She also shares what we all can do to help. We learn how to identify these serious situations and how best...

15 years of experience in the technology industry and a passion for metal turned Jasper De Man into a YouTube content creator ( "Belgian Jasper" ) well known in metal four years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic expedited that mission. Now he's interviewing your favorite metal bands. This is how he did it. Val and Jasper share and analyze their experiences in media and the music industry....

One of Val's favorite bands, Mastodon , made a big announcement this week. After 25 years, and being with the band since its inception, guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds has left the band.  What's next? Val has some ideas.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

In 1997, the world came to know the concept of "girl power" thanks to the Spice Girls . Now, we celebrate the movement every March. It's so important for women to band together, stick together, and help each other in a world that constantly rejects their credentials, opinions and expertise...still...in 2025.  In this episode, Val wants to bring "girl power" back. She cites...

Interviewer extraordinaire, fellow MySpace millennial and live music enthusiast Stef from Stefs Rock Show has created a platform for everything music and pop culture since those nostalgic moments in the early 00s - controversial moments with Joe Francis and "Tiger King" Joe Exotic included.  Val and Stef have a lot in common and a lot to chat about when it comes to being women in broadca...

There's no better way to kick off March, a month dedicated to women, than by chatting women in music with vocalist Gina Bilardi . In this episode, Val and Gina share their experience as females in the music industry and chat motorcycles and camping.  Strap in for the ride! ________________________________________________________ Get more Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginab_here/?hl=en Gina&...

Angela Gentile is a podcaster, content creator, educator and motivational speaker who explains she's, "your elder millennial here to guide you through life's challenging crossroads with resources, support and a whole lotta hype woman energy." Especially if you're a female childless millennial.   Val and Angela take the opportunity to critique society on the topic, and bemo...

Guilherme Costa is a Brazilian guitarist, music teacher, host and longtime metalhead. Val and Guilherme dive into their favorite things about metal, their favorite guitarists, and how they're keeping the scene alive for the younger generation. ___________________________________________ Get more Guilherme: https://www.instagram.com/guilhermecostagt/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get...

Chris Johnson is a podcaster ( Passion Pod ), muralist, influencer, radio host, and entrepreneur based in Wisconsin. He's made his dreams a reality multiple times in his life, and wasn't afraid to pivot when they didn't work out either. He began running his own business at 23, and that taught him a lot.  Now, Chris is ready to share his journey with Val and the Vigorously fam. Bring...

Opening up yourself to the internet isn't an easy task. Add being a musician on top of it, and that's a whole other level of WILD.  Val and drummer Alexa Rae chat her season of Jared Dines' Musician Mansion on YouTube, her time at NAMM 2025, learning to drum, the music industry, and content creation in this episode. _________________________________________________________________ G...

Happy Valentine's Day! Val shares everything she's ever learned about loving yourself in this episode, and that includes authenticity, boosting your confidence your way and leaving what no longer serves you. _____________________________________________________ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

Val and content creator Tee Reva Alston chat fashion, plus size life, our current political frustrations and how to make the best out of life when things feel heavy.  __________________________________________________ Get more Tee Reva: https://www.instagram.com/teereva4/ Get more Val:  https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

Los Angeles-based guitarist Celinda Chang first picked up the guitar at age 22. Years later, she’s infiltrating the local music scene with her infectious stage presence and electrifying guitar skills in multiple bands - and killing it in all of them. Val and Celi chat her musical journey and discuss the potential future the music industry could see. ________________________________________________...

In honor of Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, Val shares her Turner Syndrome story, and what her life looks like living with it.  Turner syndrome, a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing. In Val's case, only one of her X's is partially missing. Turner syndrome can cause a variety of medical and developm...

What does it mean to soft pivot? Val and business baddie/content creator Morgan Markowski chat trying new things and finding the courage to try them.  Morgan helps creative service providers get paid to be themselves by building a brand around their personality and experience, not just their time-for-money skills. ______________________________________________________________ Get more Morgan: http...

Solo artist Chloe Clemente has a serious passion for 80s rock! She chats with Val about being a female in the music industry, taking care of your vocal cords, moving around the US, and those lovable corgis. _______________________________________________ Get more Chloe: https://www.chloeclemente.com/about Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/   Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

Alt girlie, makeup artist, and animal advocate Christy Ponte checks in from North Carolina. Christy and Val chat about the Carolinas, animals, their astrological destiny, makeup, alternative things, and content creation this episode. ___________________________________________ Get more Christy: https://www.instagram.com/christystarmua/ Get more Val: https://valkleinhans.com/ Get more Val at https:...

Nesdam ’s whole life has led into his debut album Find The Truth . The moment listeners hear it, they’ll know: he’s not holding anything back. The hard rock musician, whose given name is Patrick Madsen, has historically been best known as a drummer (notably in Random Hero). But over the past four years, he has found a new voice as a frontman. This is his story. Val and Nesdam chat their journey in...