The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast

On today's episode I interview Steve LIPS Kudlow. He's the singer and guitarist for the highly influential metal band Anvil. They arguably invented the speed/thrash genre and their landmark 1982 album "Metal on Metal" inspired many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica who would go on to release their debut albums over the next few years. Th...

On today's episode of The Music Minute, I share the story of the time Harry Styles yelled “Tina, She’s Gay!” at a concert. You can watch the original video at https://x.com/musicforasushi/status/1017293786542587904 If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/7qc...

On today's episode of The Music Minute, I share the story behind the song "Let Down" by Radiohead. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/Xj7XgvO5sIY If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find a...

On episode #184 of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast I share that I've read 50 books in the first 5 months of 2025 and highly recommend just 8 of them. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/-gXLul_BvAU If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe...

On today's episode of The Music Minute, I share why My Chemical Romance’s album "The Black Parade" still matters almost 20 years later. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/7m3BCrZo6sM If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment an...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Metallica's "The Black Album" has become the 1st metal album to be certified double diamond. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/GAeqOxdT8OA If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share the story behind the band name blink-182. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/9WUSap7Xx4c If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share how streaming changed music forever. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/mSoRYuf9DNM If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Joan Jett took 23 rejections and turned them into a #1 hit. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/aH0K31OKpBU If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to conn...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Geddy Lee’s favourite Rush album is "Clockwork Angels". If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/p7YEtH7WB68 If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connec...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I explore how Sleep Token reached #1 with no faces, no interviews and no genre. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/kO45v2Abm2U If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that The Goo Goo Dolls used to be a punk band signed to a heavy metal record label. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/KQ6f7yReYf4 If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share the story behind the band name Tool. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/7iQO4DmIMGk ⁠ If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Mumford & Sons changed the way they thought about making albums because of some advice that they received from Neil Young. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠ https://youtu.be/LzSNeSvjBYg If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You c...

On today's episode I interview Joel Cassady. He's the drummer for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno award winning band Walk Off The Earth! The band's video covering Gotye's “Somebody That I Used to Know" in which all five members are shown playing on just 1 guitar simultaneously received over 215 million views and became a global sensation. They would go on to have a gold...

On today's episode I interview Jason Pierce. He's the drummer for the multi-platinum selling and 4x Juno award winning band Our Lady Peace! The band has sold over 5 million albums and their diamond selling album "Clumsy" is one of the best selling albums of all time in Canada! https://www.ourladypeace.com/ 00:58:00 We talk all things Our Lady Peace! If you prefer to watch the epi...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Coheed and Cambria’s singer and guitarist Claudio Sanchez almost quit music to pursue a career in comic books. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/IXdcq0zaPZ0 If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my...

On today's episode I interview Paul McCoy. He's the singer of the band 12 Stones. His voice is instantly recognizable as the male "Wake Me Up" voice in Evanescence's 1st single "Bring Me to Life" which won a Grammy award, sold 10 million copies and pushed the album to sell over 17 million copies! https://www.12stones.com/ 00:31:00 We talk all things 12 Stones!00:59:00 We talk all things Evanescenc...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Lady Gaga used to perform at a strip club for just $20 a night. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/nXHjOcmAGy0 ⁠ If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠...

On today's episode of The Joel Martin Mastery Podcast, I share the 30 best books that I've ever read! If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/o7bSrDAPWs0 ⁠ If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Sting makes $2000 a day from The Police song "Every Breath You Take". If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/jetT7GhKcP4 If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect...

On today's episode I interview Mark Pelli. He's the guitarist/keyboardist for the multi-platinum selling and 2x Juno award winning band Magic! The band's song "Rude" went to #1 in 8 countries is one of the best selling songs of all time with over 12.4 million units sold! https://www.thebandmagic.com/ 00:50:00 We talk all things Magic! If you prefer to watch the episode instea...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share the story behind the band name Radiohead. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/5XRpzbPJzcs If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Kendrick Lamar was the big winner at last night’s Grammy Awards. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://youtu.be/8Pnj0MDuvrQ If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to connect with me a...

On today's episode of the Music Minute, I share that Afroman’s song "Because I Got High" became a hit because of Howard Stern. If you prefer to watch the episode instead of listen to it, you can do so on Youtube at: ⁠ https://youtu.be/NjLKjs6lRNg If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to subscribe, like, comment and share. You can find all my social media links to co...