BREWtally Speaking Podcast

This is part 3, and the last of our interviews from 2019's Sonic Temple Festival and we close out things talking with Amy Sciarretto, publicist over at Atom Splitter PR. Amy sits down with co host Jon to talk about the work that goes into prepping for a major festival like this from her end. The two also talk about how Amy got into the music industry and what it's been like for her traversing it a...

Comedian and Actor Craig Gass is our guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Craig sat down with co host Jon at this years Sonic Temple Festival to talk about a myriad of things, including that contrary to a lot of people at the festivals thought rock and comedy do go together. Craig talks about opening up for Metallica and how he was able to win a crowd over that only wants to se...

This is part 1 of the 3 part 2019 Sonic Temple Festival recap on the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. In this episode are the chats we did with Manuel from Zeal and Ardor, Joel Stroetzel from Killswitch Engage, Briton and Seth of Wage War, Kyle Konkiel from Bad Wolves and Griffin and Ryan from SHVPES. These chats go all over the place, from talking about Meshuggah with Kyle, to Joel's acoustic side pro...

Trenton Woodley and Alex Pearson of Hands Like Houses are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Trenton and Alex join co host Jon a day removed from traveling from Australia to Michigan to talk about some of the obstacles associated with being a band that's so far away from the rest of the world. If the geographical obstacles touring can present has made them pick their to...

Landon Tewers, vocalist of The Plot In You is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Landon sits down with co host Jon and talks about the bands new direction on their latest record, Dispose, how that progression came about. How their label felt about the shift in sound and if there were any issues with getting on tours that made sense for the band. We also touch on funny ube...

Cory Brandan, vocalist for Norma Jean, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Cory joins hosts Dan and Jon after the bands European run to give us an update on the upcoming Norma Jean album and what fans can expect from it. We also touch on Norma Jean's career, and Brandan's journey from taking over for Josh Scogin and the pressures that may have come with, to the bands de...

The Wolves Are Closing In are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Co Host Dan has the guys on after discovering them recently to talk about the bands upcoming ep. Why the band has chosen to have recordings/merch/videos done before playing any shows with this band and some behind the scenes stories from their video for "snot end of a Tommy Gun" and more. Intro Music: "Snot...

Spencer Sotelo, vocalist for Periphery and Nik Mystery is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Spencer sits down with co host Jon at a sold out stop in Royal Oak Mi supporting Dance Gavin Dance. The guys talk about the bands latest album, P4: Hail Stan, the challenges and pressures of having an entire genre awaiting your every move. Is there more to Bulb demos being sprink...

Vincent Bennet and Tom Smith Jr of The Acacia Strain are the guests one this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Vincent and Tom join co host join for a cup of coffee at a recent tour stop to discuss the band not really giving "Gravebloom" a fair shake as far as touring in support of it. Fans expectations when it comes to playing old material, nostalgia from Vincent and Tom's perspectives...

Bryan Garris, vocalist for Knocked Loose, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Bryan joins co host Jon for an intimate conversation inside the bands van to talk about the past 3 years since the band dropped 2016's "Laugh Tracks" and the rise in the bands profile. We also talk about the bands approach to headline tours, the rules they self impose on picking bands, and wh...

Patrick Galante, drummer for Ice Nine Kills, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Patrick joins co host Jon for an immersive chat at a local craft cocktail bar to discuss the major success of INK's latest album, The Silver Scream, and how he and his bandmates are taking it all in as their tours keep selling out and the bands stock rises. We also get into how Patrick got...

Chris Roetter, vocalist for Like Moths To Flames is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Chris joins co host Jon during some down time on the Feel Nothing Tour to talk about starting the tour with a sold out show, and commenting on others saying rock is dying out. The guys also touch on the climate of fans demands from a band, from complaining about what songs are/aren't o...

Bjorn "Speed" Strid, vocalist for Soilwork, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Bjorn joins co host Jon to talk about the bands latest album, Verkligheten, how the writing process was a lot different than on previous albums. We also take a look back on the 24 year career the band has had. Reflecting on 20 years of The Chainheart Machine and if there's any anniversary p...

Ryan Clark, vocalist of Demon Hunter, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ryan joins hosts Dan and Jon to talk about the bands latest albums, War/Peace (no it's not a double album lol) and how the concept for each record came about. We talk about the interesting career Demon Hunter has had, in that the band has never really been a full time band, and how that may have...

Stefano Franceschini, bassist for Belgium death metal band Aborted, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Stefano joins co host Dan for a chat on a stop on the bands US run to discuss the latest album, Terrorvision. How it was for Stefano to jump into playing with a well established act, and discuss some of his earlier influences as a musician and much more! Intro Music:...

Ken Susi, guitarist for metalcore legends Unearth returns on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Ken returns to chat with co host Jon about his career producing bands such as Ligeia, Madball and The Contortionist. How he got into producing and engineering in the first place as well as telling stories about how he helped Ligeia get signed to Ferret Records. How he helped capture the "p...

Gary Spivak, Executive Vice President of Danny Wimmer Presents is the guest on this bonus mini ep of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Gary joins co host Jon for a quick chat as we gear up for 2019 festival season kicking off with Sonic Temple festival, we talk about the re brand DWP went through with some of their festivals like Rock On The Range and the challenges that created. If the rebrand all...

From Ashes To New's Danny Case and Lance Dowdle are the guests on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast! Danny and Lance sit down with co host Jon on their bus before a sold out show on the March Into Madness tour with Ice Nine Kills to talk about the bands latest album, The Future, how Danny was welcomed in from FATN's fans, and the songwriting process as the newest member. The guys also...

Josh Todd,vocalist for Buckcherry and Josh Todd & The Conflict, is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Josh sits down with co host Jon at a recent stop on Buckcherry's current tour. We talk about the bands latest album, Warpaint, and why it sounds like a record with songs that are well lived in. The perception of Josh and his band being a party band, despite Josh's 20+ ye...

Danny Kiranos aka Amigo The Devil is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Danny Join co host Jon over some shared beers to talk about Danny's foray into becoming a brewer, and his time spent in culinary school. How those experiences are akin to his musical journey to find himself in Amigo The Devil. Writing/performing as a persona vs himself, and if there will ever be a so...

Josh Katz, vocalist for Badflower is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Josh joins co host Jon to talk about the bands newest album, Ok, I'm Sick, how dealing with anxiety and depression helped shaped the lyrics for the album. We also touch on how Josh handles fans opening up to him on a nightly basis with their own issues, and how that effects him, as well as the band's...

RJ City is the guest on this episode of the podcast!! RJ City is a Professional Wrestler, Coffee Enthusiast, A self described cynical crafter and all around renaissance man. Join RJ and podcast co host Jon as they weave an oral tapestry that encompasses such topics as becoming a GIF, how indie wrestling is akin to the underground punk scene, how RJ started his Sunday morning "RJ Makes Coffee In Hi...

Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic are the guests on this mini episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast. Co Host Jon did this quick chat with Mike and Ming at the 2019 Astronomicon live on the con floor. The guys talk about their love of Faygo, the con culture, Coney dogs and poop knives!!! Intro Music: Comic Book Men Theme Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/mingchencbm www.facebook.com/mike.zapcic www.fac...

Robb Rivera, drummer for Nonpoint, returns on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Robb joins podcast co host Jon to discuss the band working on their latest album, X, during a "hiatus". How that time to work away from the general public waiting for it allowed them to really create what Robb describes as the bands best album to date. We get into Robb's time on Shiprocked and how a bad...

Michael "Whip" Wilton, guitarist for Queensryche is the guest on this episode of the BREWtally Speaking Podcast!! Michael joins podcast host Jon at a stop on the bands The Verdict tour to discuss the bands latest album, why they chose to go back to producer Chris "Zuess" Harris for this record. Michael also talks a bit about the Pledge Music situation, how it has hurt Queensryche's name in the eye...