Mascot Backstage

Episode 4 of our Mascot Backstage interview series with Calva Louise and Conquer Divide. In this episode, female fronted bands @CalvaLouise and @Conquer Divide share behind-the-scenes insights into their life as touring artists. 🎧 Don’t miss the chance to hear about their recording process, creative journeys, and what went into crafting their incredible records! 

In this episode, Adam Janzi of Danish Prog Metal band VOLA and Jamie Van Dyke + Ben Shanbrom of Progressive Metal band Earthside share behind-the-scenes insights into the making of their new albums: Friend Of A Phantom and Let The Truth Speak.  Don’t miss the chance to hear about their recording process, creative journeys, and what went into crafting these incredible records! Subscribe now to stay...

Alt-metal band 10 Years and all-female Metalcore outfit Conquer Divide talk music, recording, their favorite plugins and even plot a tour together!

Guitar legends Matteo Mancuso and Paul Gilbert hang around and talk electric guitars, riffs, gear, playing shows and how much they appreciate each others playing. 

Davy Knowles joins us this time to have a chat about his long career, guitar playing and lots of other things. Davy Knowles is a Blues guitar player and songwriter from the Isle Of Man.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charmi...

Our guest this episode is UK singer songwriter and acoustic and slide guitarist Jack Broadbent. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is...

Our guest this episode is award-winning South African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what...

Our guest this episode is Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Erja Lyytinen. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes...

Our guest this time is legendary musician, songwriter and record producer Edgar Winter.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what m...

Our guest is Lance Lopez, the Texas Blues legend who's walked the walk over the course of his long career. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their hea...

We were delighted to have the absolute legend Steve Cropper on our podcast. Steve "The Colonel" Cropper is an American guitarist who's worked with Otis Redding, Booker T. and M.G.'s and was part of the Blues Brothers band amongst many others.   The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues...

In this first episode of our second season we've invited UK Americana singer Elles Bailey. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what...

This episode we have a chat with When Rivers Meet, an amazing Blues & Roots band from the UK. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which...

Our guest this week is Kim Simmonds from legedary blues band Savoy Brown. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues...

Our guest on this 18th episode is Kirk Fletcher. Kirk is an American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get insi...

Alan Nimmo is the frontman for award-winning British Blues band King King.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blue...

Dutch rockers DeWolff are our guest on this 16th episode. DeWolff just released a new album called Wolffpack and the whole band is very much into the blues. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what ma...

Our guest this episode is Black Stone Cherry guitarist and vocalist Chris Robertson. Known for his groovin' rock music with BSC, Chris is actually and extremely deep blues fan. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy B...

Eric Bibb is our guest on this 14th episode. Eric Bibb is an American born Blues singer-songwriter currently residing in Sweden. Some of the topics on this episode: Fan questions, US politics, Black History Month, his influences and much much more.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular...

Our guest on this episode is the amazing Samantha Fish. Samantha is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish's albums and live shows feature multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass and ballads. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for...

Our guest on this episode is none other than Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Kingfish is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi and is one of the most talented musicians in the genre.      The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock R...

In this episode we welcome Joanne Shaw Taylor to the podcast. Joanne is an internationally renowned Blues artist from the UK, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. T...

In this episode we welcome Ana Popovic to the podcast. Ana is a truly international Blues artist, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.    The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Bo...

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode with none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his own music label to his stint with The Grateful Dead. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching today.  The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presen...

The guest in this month’s episode is none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his musical heroes and his first guitar, to him joining the Allman Brothers Band and his many guest appearances. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching next month.    The Blues Podcast is presented by th...