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This week we feature a compilation of clips from previous shows centering on the subject of Stryper. In this episode you'll hear several thoughts and memories about the band from past guests as well as the members of Stryper themselves! The interview with Stryper is taken from Scott's talk with the band on their tour bus and features some great stories about the then-new album 'God...

This week we feature a talk between Scott and the band Say Never. Formed in 2017 in Atlanta GA, Say Never features a diverse sound that can only be described as Post Grunge Hard Rock. With roots in those genres as well as country, it's a unique sound that gets your attention. In this discussion Scott talks to all four band members; Jonathan Pruitt, Paul Lawrence, Ben Sumpter, and Rick Gathema...

This week Scott is joined by guitarist Sonny Mayo! Sonny has worked with numerous rock and metal artists over the years; notably, Snot, Sevendust, and Ugly Kid Joe among others. The discussion starts with talk of Rock to Recovery, a program that brings music to people going through treatment and recovery. This non-profit has helped in numerous facets of society including veterans facilities, rehab...

This week Scott is joined by the Ronnie and Wynn of StrikeFirst! Formed from the foundation of Atlanta band DDT, StrikeFirst are a brand new band with a ferocious sounds. In this discussion, Scott talks to the guys about the end of DDT and how it led into the formation of StrikeFirst. Also, the explain how the new band differs from DDC; an interesting contrast in the interpersonal relationships th...

This week Scott is joined by Eric Campuzano; bassist for The Prayer Chain. An alternative Christian-based band, The Prayer Chain was formed in 1990 and have released 5 full-length studio albums as well as several EPs, live albums, and compilations.  In this discussion, Scott talks to Eric about the early days of the band. The period in which The Prayer Chain started was a wildly shifting musical e...

This week Scott welcomes professional eater Molly Schuyler to the show! Professional eating has gained in popularity over the years; especially through the YouTube platform.  Molly's channel 'Molly Schuyler Woman vs Food' has become one of the most popular eating channels on Youtube; racking up nearly 200,000 subscribers with videos going back as far as 7 years. In this conversation...

This week Scott is joined by Brian "Head" Welch, Morgan Rose, and Rich Ward to talk about their favorite 80's rock!  All three guys were in their formative years during the 80's and their picks are a cool reflection on how this music shaped how they became who they are today. There are a lot of great stories from childhood including memories of record store trips, the music&apo...

Morgan Rose is back with Scott this week for a fun discussion! We kick things off with discussion of 'Angel's Son' from the Strait Up album. Other topics include drinking with Dimebag, hangovers with Dimebag, Stiff Kitty, funny Vinnie Hornsby stories, and more! Morgan also shares his favorite Sevendust album. Additionally, you'll get stories of tours with Staind, Powerman 5000,...

This week Bobby Burns (Primer 55 / Soulfly) joins Scott for a chat and his life and career in music!  Primer 55, formed in Memphis in 1997, broke into a burgeoning Nu-Metal scene. In this discussion, Bobby shares how he and co-found Jason "J-Sin" Luttrell met and formed the band. The combination of rap and metal got the band attention quickly. Bobby talks about the influence of bands suc...

This week Scott is joined by Tom Farley, the brother the late Chris Farley and author of 'The Chris Farley Show,' a New York Times bestselling book. In this discussion Tom shares the story of how the book came together. The book features stories and recollections from people that were part of Chris' life going all the way back to childhood.  Tom also shares his own memories of Chris...

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian joins Scott this week in a revealing discussion.  In this discussion, Shavo shares stories of the SOAD early days including opening gigs for Clutch and Slayer, dealing with difficult crowds on the way up, and how things finally took shape with the musical climate shifted. Shavo was also involved in the branding of the band in the early days and that would le...

Scott is joined this week by Morgan Rose (Sevendust), Mikey Doling (Soulfly, Snot), and Robb Rivera (Nonpoint) for a roundtable discussion of their favorite metal albums! The guys' picks include selections from Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Snot, Pantera, Slayer, Korn, and Judas Priest among others. Which albums were picked? Listen and find out! Other topics include war stories from the road, Dim...

Mikey Doling joins Scott this week for an illuminating conversation on Soulfly, Snot, and much much more! Hailing from Coachella, California, Mikey formed Snot in the early 90's. Fronted by the late Lynn Strait, Snot were ahead of the curve in many ways. In this conversation, Mikey shares the story of how he found Lynn fronting a band in a pizza joint and how they came together. He also share...

Robb Rivera of Nonpoint and the Robbcast Podcast joins Scott this week to discuss his musical upbringing, career, and plans for the future. In this conversation Robb shares his early thrash and hardcore influences as well as his love for the early days of tape trading. The history of Nonpoint goes back a long way. Originally called Nonpoint Factor, the band had a predominantly thrash sound. Robb s...

Sirius XM host and "metal entrepreneur" Jose Mangin sits down with Scott this week to discuss his life's journey as a metal fan. Going back to his discovery of Motley Crue in kindergarten, Jose has been on a lifelong metal journey. In this conversation, Jose discusses his metal roots including an early concert experience seeing Iron Maiden and Anthrax in Arizona. From there he becam...

Morgan Rose of Sevendust joins Scott this week for an in-depth, revealing discussion. They start at the beginning; covering Morgan's early musical roots including run-ins, as a fan, with icons such as Sting and Andy Summers (The Police), Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) and others.  Additionally, Morgan reflects on his pre-Sevendust bands and how the circle of musicians from these bands would play...

James "Big Jaye" Nelson and Shawn "Swift Andre" Johnson join Scott this week to remember their time working for the Architect of Rock n' Roll, Little Richard. Jaye & Swift, originally from Knoxville, took their talents to Hollywood in 1990. During a walk down Sunset Boulevard, as if by fate, the pair met Little Richard. What started as a request for an autograph turned...

Country singer/songwriter Elizabeth Lyons joins Scott this week to discuss her history, creative process, and plans for the future. The 'Elizabeth Lyons' EP became best seller on iTunes. She has opened for Phil Vassar, Florida Georga Line, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, and many others. Her 'Party Rules' single was her first video that went #1 on the iTunes Country c...

This week Scott is joined by Third Day guitarist Mark Lee. Third Day has amassed album sales of over 6 million units. Lee has performed over 1200 shows with the band, traveling throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, Brazil and South Africa. In this long form discussion Mark shares his memories of the formation of Third Day. Other topics include his audio book ' Hurt Road: The Music,...

Matt Pinfield joins Scott this week to discuss an incredible life and career shaped by Rock n Roll!  In this conversation, Matt shares stories from his roots growing up in New Jersey. From his early days as a teen broacasting from his home via AM transmitter, Matt had a passion for broadcasting. This would lead to a job in FM radio and, later, MTV. Matt's stints as host of 120 Minutes and Hea...

Buddy Reno joins Scott this week for a lively discussion on their shared love of Project 86 and a variety of other topics.  Buddy is a contributor to the long running Discography Discussion Podcast. In this episode, Buddy and Scott discuss the podcast's history, memories of the 2018 Rocknpod Expo and more. If you like your music on the heavier side of things, Discography Discussion is a must-...

Riki Rachtman joins Scott this week for an in-depth conversation on his incredible career! While mostly known for his stint hosting MTV's Headbangers Ball, Riki has a carer that spans multiple media platforms and pop culture history. In this long-form discussion Riki touches on many landmark moments of his life and career. From running the legendary Cathouse in the eighties to hosting the pod...

Brandon and Bishop of Crobot stop by this week to hang with Scott and talk about the history of this awesome band! Crobot, from Pottsville, PA, formed in 2011 and have since taken the rock world by storm! Their modern-yet-throwback sound is punctuated by Bishop's killer riffing combined with Brandon's amazing vocals. In this conversation, the guys go way back into the band's history...

Eddie Trunk joins Scott this week for an in-depth discussion of an amazing life in the music industry. While Eddie is now known more for his tv forays such as That Metal Show and Trunkfest on AXSTV, his career in the rock and metal world goes back much further.  In this discussion, Eddie shares compelling stories of his history in the record business as well as in radio. Eddie Trunk grew up a true...

Mikey and Chris from Islander join Scott this week for a wide-ranging talk. Islander, from Greenville, South Carolina, have been in existence since 2006. The group signed with Victory Records and have released two EPs, Side Effects of Youth (2012) and Pains. (2013), and two studio albums, Violence & Destruction (2014) and Power Under Control (2016). In this talk, the guys share their personal...