Pipeman in the Pit

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews Andrew from Metaladian, delving into the band's origins, creative process, and the personal stories behind their music. The conversation covers everything from Canadian metal roots to the technical side of metal music, generational influences, the cathartic nature of songwriting, and the darker sides of music and life e...

In this episode of "The Adventures of the Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Tim Montana, Montana native and musician, at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers wild touring experiences, unique memorabilia (including a ZZ Top sparkly chainsaw), perspectives on Montana’s culture and scenery, Tim Montana’s latest album, star-studded collaborations, and tales from the road. Main Topics Cover...

Pipeman sits down with Cam and Mark from the Australian rock band Jet at Rocklahoma. The conversation unfolds into lively banter about cultural quirks, Australia versus the US music scenes, wildlife, legendary concerts, and memorable touring stories. The band reflects on their return to music, inspired by an invitation from Bruce Springsteen, and their experiences both on- and off-stage. Main Topi...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Matt, Gage, and Tommy from the band Cirkus at Rocklahoma Festival. The conversation dives into festival experiences, musical influences, memorable music trivia, and the band’s journey from formation to planning their next album. The episode is filled with festival stories, classic rock anecdotes, band trivia, and ad...

This episode features an energetic conversation between Pipeman and members of the band Plush, recorded at Rocklahoma Festival. The discussion dives into the wild culture of Rocklahoma's campgrounds, handling extreme festival heat, the inspiration and creative processes behind Plush’s new album "Mass Hysteria," and thoughts on growth, authenticity, and breaking genre boundaries in music. Main Topi...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with the band She Hates Me Not at Rocklahoma. The conversation covers the band's experience playing their first Rocklahoma set, the challenges of performing in extreme heat, musical inspirations, concert memories, and upcoming projects. The group also pays tribute to influential bands and local Oklahoma artists, sharing...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman connects with High June at Rocklahoma Festival. The discussion dives into the band’s origins, unique approach to genre, experiences at major festivals, their musical journey, and what’s ahead for their tour calendar. Listeners get an inside look into how High June’s diverse backgrounds and collective passion fuel their chemistry a...

In this episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman chats with Josh Todd, frontman of Buckcherry, live at Rocklahoma. With over 27 years in the music industry, Josh Todd reflects on the band's evolution, the importance of passion in music, and shares stories about life outside of music—including his love for surfing and spending time with his son. The discussion dives deep into mai...

In this high-energy episode recorded at Rocklahoma, members of The Violent Hour share their journey as an all-female rock band making their festival debut. Despite sweltering temperatures, the band discusses enduring challenges on stage, their chemistry, the process of coming together, and the excitement of releasing new music. Listeners get an inside look at how each member joined, the band’s cre...

On this episode of the Adventures of the Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Waves in April at Rocklahoma. The conversation delves into surviving the brutal festival heat, memorable festival moments, the unique creative process behind their new album "As Above, So Below," and the evolution of their musical style. The band also shares behind-the-scenes stories, thoughts on genre blending,...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with members of Seven Foot Monkey at Rocklahoma. The conversation explores the challenges of performing in festival heat, the unique community vibe of Rocklahoma, formative musical moments, and the realities of life as a working musician. The episode also dives into personal stories of discovering music, trivia on famous...

In this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down with Joe and Jake from Autumn Kings at Rocklahoma to discuss their journey as a band, overcoming road challenges, creating positive and motivational music, and the importance of supportive relationships. The conversation features inspiring stories from touring, the creative genesis behind new music, reflections on resili...

In this lively episode, Pipeman sits down with Stretch, the multi-talented frontman, chef, and visual artist, live from Rocklahoma. The conversation bounces between music, food, art, festival culture, and plenty of hilarious stories—capturing Stretch's larger-than-life approach to creativity and performance. Main Topics Covered The origin of Stretch's name and his views on becoming an "icon" How S...

In this lively episode of "The Adventures of Pipeman W4CY Radio," Pipeman sits down with RJ Houston and Lynette Aleman of Bat Allison at Rocklahoma. The trio discusses festival antics, the band’s musical evolution, songwriting inspiration, band dynamics, and the importance of live music authenticity. With humor and candor, the episode delivers stories from behind the scenes, punk rock philosophies...

In this lively episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman meets up with members of Cowboy Angels at Rocklahoma to discuss the challenges and joys of performing in extreme heat, band origins, musical influences, and favorite moments in rock history. The crew dives deep into stories about legendary musicians, the passion behind live shows, and the nostalgia of classic rock and metal, all wrapped...

In this lively episode of the Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down at Rocklahoma with members of Nikoli—Corey, Billy, and Corey K. The band discusses their journey, the meaning behind their unique name, Rocklahoma experiences, musical inspiration, the importance of community in music, and how music can bring people together. The conversation is packed with stories, humor, and ins...

In this episode of "Podcast," Pipeman sits down with Daysha Goins, Miss Rocklahoma 2025, at the Rocklahoma festival. They discuss Daysha Goins' journey to the title, the importance of authenticity, her role in promoting the festival, the unique community surrounding Rocklahoma, and her ongoing mission to uplift others—especially local musicians and aspiring contestants. Main Topics Covered Daysha...

This wild and thoroughly entertaining episode features an interview with Snake Bite Whisky, Australia’s premier sleaze metal rock and roll band, recorded live at Rocklahoma. Pipeman banters with the band about all things rock, whiskey-infused adventures, outrageous tour stories, and the madness of Aussie humor. They dive into their motto “drink, fuck, rock,” swap tales of Jack Daniel’s-fueled gigs...

In this lively episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman interviews members of AWAP (Ant Walking Alligator People), a band blending punk, metal, humor, and social commentary. The conversation bounces from Florida wildlife to British weather, then dives into the band's origins, their unique approach to making political statements through music, and the importance of creating inclu...

In this episode, legendary guitarist and frontman Ira Black joins the show to discuss the launch of his new band, APOCÆLYPSE, and the release of their highly anticipated debut album. Ira shares stories from his extensive career, the challenges of starting a band in today’s music industry, the importance of passion and perseverance, and the special experience of performing alongside his son. The co...

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Ron of Absolute Darkness for a lively and nostalgic conversation about thrash, death metal, and the enduring impact of heavy music. They dive into the inspiration behind Absolute Darkness's modernized cover of Violence’s "World in a World", share behind-the-scenes stories from legendary metal shows and festivals, discuss the evolution and relevance of metal’...

In this episode, Pipeman interviews XByrdX, the prolific artist behind XByrdX, diving into his creative evolution, the process of reimagining previous work, and his approach to art that spans music, comics, and themed performances. They discuss the making of the “Postcards X” album, changes in songwriting over the years, and Bird’s commitment to authenticity over trends. Main Topics Covered The jo...

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman welcomes Cut The Cord, a local South Florida band on the rise. The conversation dives into the band’s unique perspective on authenticity, social norms, and the evolving music landscape. Listeners get behind-the-scenes details about the band's creative process, their upcoming debut EP Blush, and the motivation behind their music. The episode als...

In this episode of "The Adventures of the Pipeman" on W4CY Radio, Pipeman sits down at Warped Tour in Montreal with Matt and Patrizio from The Planet Smashers. The group dives into the culture of ska, Warped Tour memories, tales from their punk roots, and upcoming tour dates. The conversation is brimming with humor, nostalgia, and a celebration of music’s inclusivity. Main Topics Covered Ska cultu...

In this episode, Mike from The Ataris joins the show live from Warped Tour Montreal. The conversation delves into the evolution of punk rock, the importance of education and world experience, mental health benefits of music, and exciting upcoming projects from The Ataris, including their first album in 19 years and Mike's autobiography. Personal anecdotes, reflections on positivity, and stories fr...