259 – Dan Cleary (Striker)

Dan Cleary is the frontman for Canadian metal band Striker. Their latest full length album Play to Win came out in 2018 and in 2020 the band put out Alive in the Studio which proved to be timely with the world shutting down and bands not being able to tour.

Dan and I chat about the current situation in Edmonton, new Striker music being released in 2021, the clash between old school metal and modern production plus heaps more.

Show notes

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Listen to Striker via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Apple | YouTube |

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258 – Timothy Pope (The Amenta)

One of the masterminds behind The Amenta, Timothy Pope jumps onto the podcast to talk about Revelator, the many years of being inactive in the public eye, reigniting the band in 2020 and much more.

Revelator will be out 19 February 2021 via EVP and Debemur Morti Productions.

Show notes

Follow The Amenta via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Apple | YouTube |
Pre-order the new album “Revelator” via Bandcamp | Direct Merch (Australia)| Debemur Morti Productions (Europe) and (USA) |

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257 – Drew Bensley (Comedian)

Drew Bensley is a Sydney Comedian and co-host of the Community Notice Board Podcast.

Mr Bensley popped around to the Pyrmont Palace (my place) to talk about shady characters in Sydney, beer, his podcast and heaps more.

Show notes

Follow Drew Bensley via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |
Listen to Community Notice Board via Podbean | Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |

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256 – Aleks Rad (Thraxas!)

Aleks Rad is a guitarist in thrash metal band Thraxas! from Sydney.

We talk about everything from the first bands that Aleks discovered, picking up guitar, body building, band talk and heaps more.

Check out the latest Thraxas! track Cthulhu Rising HERE or via the embedded link below.

Show notes

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Listen and support Thraxas on Bandcamp | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

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255 – Allen Christensen (Retired AFL Player, Addicted to…

Allen Christensen is a retired AFL player, carving out a successful career with both the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. Allen launched a podcast with his brothers and a mate to talk about addiction, living through different adversities, mental health and more.

Allen jumped onto the podcast to talk about his decision to retire, his own gambling addiction and story and the basis surrounding the desire to launch a podcast to help other people who are experiencing their own battles.

Show notes

Listen/Follow Addicted to the Game and Allen Christensen via Main Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram

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254 – Matt McGachy (Cryptopsy, Vox and Hops Podcast)

Matt McGachy is the vocalist of Canadian extreme metal band Cryptopsy and host of the Vox and Hops podcast.

We talk about beer, metal, getting into podcasting, healthy lifestyles and touring beyond 2020.

Show notes

Follow/Listen to Vox and Hops Podcast via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Big Cartel | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Follow/Listen to Cryptopsy via BandCamp | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

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253 – Mick Meredith (Comedian)

Mick Meredith is an Australian Comedian and Musician who’s been doing the comedy circuit since the mid-90s.

Mick’s latest single “Rod” is out now and you can listen to it on Spotify and Apple Music.

Show notes

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Listen to Mick Meredith on Spotify | Apple Music

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252 – Lochlan Watt (R U N, The Racket)

Lochlan Watt is the frontman for Melbourne metal project R U N and host of Triple J’s The Racket.

R U N released their first ever EP “You Will Never Find Peace Within Your Quiet” which you can grab via Bandcamp.

Check out Lochlan’s last appearance on the podcast back on episode 84 HERE.

Show notes

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Listen and support R U N via Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Listen to The Racket on Triple J via Main Website | Twitter | Instagram

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251 – Dave Slave (Doomed and Digusting, Sadistik Exekution)

Dave Slave is an Australian metal icon, multi-instrumentalist of his own project Doomed and Disgusting and formerly of the notorious Aussie extreme metal band Sadistik Exekution.

Andy caught up with Dave at his place to talk about his various projects over the years, how he maintains his bass playing techniques, ESP abilities, starring in TV commercials and much more.

Show notes

Check out Doomed and Disgusting on Facebook | Bandcamp | YouTube
Check out Bobs Bionic Bass Playing on YouTube
Check out Digital Fiction 3000 on YouTube
A bit of history of Sadistik Exekution HERE

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250 – Shane Heal (Australian Basketball Legend)

Shane Heal is one of Australia’s most recognised personalities and sporting figures. A 4 time Olympian, NBL title winner with 15 years in the league, two stints in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, a successful coaching career and long time career in the media. The list goes on!

Shane currently hosts The Basketball Show which covers the NBL, WNBL and all things basketball. Available on Kayo Sports, their Facebook page or YouTube.

Show notes

Follow Shane Heal on Main Website | Twitter | Instagram
Check out The Basketball Show via Main Website | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
Check out Shane’s daughters, Shyla and Jamie’s new clothing label She Got Swish via Main Website | Instagram

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