309 – Rohan Stevenson (I Built the Sky)

Rohan Stevenson is the man behind I Built the Sky. An instrumental guitar project which Rohan has been self releasing music under since 2012.

Follow Rohan via the I Built the Sky pages. New album coming soon in 2022.

Show notes

Follow Rohan/I Built the Sky via Main Website | Bandcamp | Patreon | Facebook | Instagram | Merch Store | YouTube
Listen to I Built the Sky via your preferred platform HERE

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308 – Shep Hyken (Customer Service Expert)

Shep Hyken is a Customer Service and Experience Expert as well as the Chief Amazement Officer of Shep Presentations.

I’ve been a big fan of Shep’s books for a while now and use a lot of his teachings to improve the way we run our band LORD. In particular, how we interact with our friends (fans!) and providing them with as many reasons, separate to the music itself, to keep coming back and interact with us.

This episode is just a quick introduction into the world of Shep, where we start to draw some links between great customer service and how it can be utilised in the music industry. I hope it sparks some interest for those out there in bands or just anyone simply wanting to improve their people skills. A bit of self development never hurt anybody.

Follow Shep Hyken on the socials and pick up his latest book “I’ll Be Back” HERE.

Show notes

Follow Shep Hyken via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Pick up Shep’s new book “I’ll Be Back” HERE.

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307 – Ben Hamilton (Kickin’ the Punt)

Ben Hamilton and his wife Jasmine formed Kickin’ the Punt in 2020 which encourages honest conversations about gambling addiction, as well as exposing the predatory behaviour of the gambling industry.

Ben has battled a gambling addiction himself over the years and is now using his platform to help others.

If you want to learn more about what Ben and Jasmine are doing, follow the links below.

If you need help with any type of addiction or require support of any kind, please do not hesitate to contact Lifeline in Australia on 13 11 14, or the equivalent crisis support service in your country.

Show notes

Follow Kickin’ the Punt via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |
Article – KICKIN’ THE PUNT TAKES AIM AT “PREDATORY” GAMBLING INDUSTRY (NBN News)
Article – The heartbreak and challenge of overcoming a gambling addiction (ABC Radio)
Article – Ben Hamilton kickin’ the punt in Ballina (Echo)

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Also check out this great chat below that Ben had with Willem Powerfish.

306 – Silvio Massaro (Vanishing Point)

Silvio Massaro is the vocalist and one of the founding members of Melbourne’s Vanishing Point.

Vanishing Point’s latest album “Dead Elysium” is out now and available via HERE

Also check out my chat with Vanishing Point’s Chris Porcianko on episode 117 HERE.

Show notes

Follow Vanishing Point via Main Website | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram |

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305 – James “Geeks” Geekie (ISUA)

James Geekie, aka “Geeks”, is the drummer for Melbourne band ISUA and former booker and promoter for Brisbane venue Club Phoenix, Rosies Live and Monstrothic. Geeks was also part of Obsidian Records. You’ll also know Geeks from Brisbane death metal band Defamer.

ISUA’s release “I” is out now through Crucible Art and on all streaming platforms.

Show notes

Follow Geeks on Facebook | Instagram
Listen to ISUA via Store | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple | YouTube |

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304 – Riley Strong (Desecrator)

Riley Strong is the vocalist/guitarist for Melbourne thrash metal band Desecrator.

Desecrator’s latest album “Summoning” is out now via Desecrator.net and all streaming platforms.

Check out Desecrator’s final Australian tour in January/February of 2022 HERE.

Check out previous chat together on episode 133 HERE.

Show notes

Follow Riley on Facebook | Instagram
Listen to Desecrator via Main Website | Store | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple | YouTube |
Buy Desecrator’s “Summoning” album HERE
Pick up tickets to see Desecrator in Jan/Feb 2022 HERE

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303 – Cody Jones (Comedian, Flow State Podcast)

Cody Jones is a Comedian and co-host of the Flow State Podcast with Broden Minogue (of EP302!).

Check out Cody’s comedy, the podcast and Bonk City Detectives via the links below.

Show notes

Follow Cody Jones via Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter
Listen to Flow State Podcast via Main Website | Patreon | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube |
Watch Bonk City Detectives HERE

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302 – Broden Minogue (Flow State Podcast, Bonk City…

Broden Minogue is a podcaster, musician and actor. Broden is the co-host of the Flow State Podcast and recently has launched episode one of Bonk City Detectives with his podcasting co-host, Cody Jones.

Broden is also the man behind synth project Luffegun.

Show notes

Follow Broden Minogue via Facebook
Listen to Flow State Podcast via Main Website | Patreon | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube |
Watch Bonk City Detectives HERE
Listen to Luffegun via Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | Facebook |

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301 – Jarrod Goon (Clowns)

Jarrod Goon is the guitarist for Australian punk band Clowns.

Clowns’ latest album “Nature/Nuture” from 2019 was an ARIA charting and nominated release. Their latest single is “Does it Matter?” which you can check out on Spotify and Apple Music, as well as the video clip below.

Check the guys out on tour in the second half 2021

July 31 – Alice Springs – Blacken Festival
August 6 – Geelong – Barwon Club
August 7 – Adelaide – Jive
August 13 – Sydney – Crowbar
August 20 – Melbourne – The Corner Hotel
August 26 – Sunshine Coast – Eleven Dive Bar
August 27 – Gold Coast – Coolangatta Hotel
October 23 – Brisbane – Halloween Hysteria

Grab tickets from Damaged Music HERE

Show notes

Follow Jarrod Goon via Facebook | Instagram
Listen to Clowns via Main Website | Store | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube |

Photos by Tim Lambert

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300 – Andrew Hudson (Harlott, Desecrator)

Andrew Hudson is the front man and guitarist for Australian thrash metal bands Harlott (Vocals/Guitar) and Desecrator (Guitar).

Harlott released “Detritus of the Final Age” in late 2020 through Metal Blade Records.

Pre-save the upcoming Desecrator single “Summoning” out 18 June HERE.

Show notes

Follow Andrew Hudson  via Facebook
Listen to Harlott via Store | Metal Blade | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube |
Listen to Desecrator via Main Website | Store | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple | YouTube |

Photos by Haljin Photography and DAT Photography

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