Nu Pod with Joshua Toomey & Ro Kohli
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn the world of music podcasting, there are basically two categories - podcasts by fans, and podcasts by famed musicians that have reached the pinnacle of success. Somewhere in the middle of that is the Talk Toomey podcast. Hosted by Joshua Toomey, who previously was a member of national recording artists Primer 55, Talk Toomey avoids the pitfalls of fandom and the backslapping glad handing that comes from successful bands shamelessly talking to each other. Instead, you get focused, powerful and real looks into “the inner circle” of being a hard rock/heavy metal band, complete with questions most are too afraid to ask because their experience doesn’t meet or exceed the level needed to ask and relate. Talk Toomey has been regularly hailed as a top show since the onset, being highlighted on sites like Blabbermouth, Brave Words, etc. Talk Toomey is released for music fans free every Thursday!
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Episodes
Ep. 31 Kurdt Vanderhoof (Metal Church)
March 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 30 MBMetal Church is back and Kurdt joins the podcast to talk about the new album, Mike Howe being back and he also talks about a couple of other little bands from Aberdeen. Also on this episode, Rico Kohler of 12v Negative Earth comes on to record his segment for the Where did all the Sunshine go? reflections. Musical spotlight this week is Dear Lucid. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 30 Eric Brittingham (Cinderella)
February 29, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWonderful talk with Eric Brittingham of Cinderella this week. Eric and I discuss the early days of Cinderella, the time they turned Gene Simmons down and even having to choose between Jeff Labar or Dave Sabo for Cinderella. Eric also talks about the Def Leppard Cruise and filling the shoes of Jimmy Bain after the tragedy on the ship. Eric also gives his opinion on if Cinderella will play together again, Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 29 Matt Snell, Brian Jackson (Invidia)
February 23, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBMatt Snell and Brian Jackson come on the show this week to talk about their new project Invidia. We also talk about their time in Five Finger Death Punch and Skinlab, respectively. You will get to hear snippets of the new songs and get a taste of what's to come. Also on the episode is Talk Toomey political correspondent Barry Donegan (Look What I Did, Truthinmedia.com). Barry comes on to talk about the ongoing presidential race. Octalux is the featured music on this episode. Support the sho...
Ep. 28 Mike Sarkisyan (Spineshank)
February 16, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBMike and I chat this week about all things Spineshank, Ozzfest, and when Korn was a local band. Mike talks about the acoustic show they played in Utah, about a time they had to have their guitar tech babysit during a show and about finding bands pre-internet. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 27 Michael Del Pizzo (Sunflower Dead)
February 09, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBMichael Del Pizzo calls in this week to discuss Sunflower Dead's new album "It's Time to get Weird", Phil Anselmo and NAMM. Wonderful chat and I know you guys will love it. Also, I have an audio diary of my trip to see Badfish on this episode. I catch up with Benny Coleman of Shrub outside the venue and give a review of the show. Follow the link for the new Talk Toomey shirts http://amzn.com/B01BJUILOG Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 26.5 Clinton Cunanan, Nathan Walker (Another Lost Year)
February 03, 2016 00:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBSuper Bowl 50 preview episode part 2. When reaching out to bands that are Carolina Panthers fans, one name kept popping up. And that name was Another Lost Year. The Panthers have used their single "Wolves" in a hype video that was played before the Panthers v Cowboys game on Thanksgiving. But we talk more than football, we dive into Back to the Future and Eddie and the Cruisers 2. So sit back and enjoy this bonus episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 26 Frank Novinec Returns (Hatebreed)
February 02, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBSuper Bowl 50 is upon us and Frank Novinec is one of the biggest Broncos fan I know. Frank calls in and talks Broncos, Star Wars and the new Hatebreed album. Also we get a treat when Yancy Turner calls in and talk about his favorite team, the Carolina Panthers. So this episode is full of music and football. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 25 Bonz (BONZ, Ex-Stuck Mojo)
January 25, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThe mouth of Mojo is unleashed on the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Bonz was unfiltered and ready to talk. We discuss the Stuck Mojo falling out, his new band BONZ and the latest album "Broken Silence". Bonz also brings up time spent with Dimebag, Peter Steele and even a great Lemmy story. So sit back and buckle in because we go on journey. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 24 12v Negative Earth
January 20, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThis is a special episode that features interviews with the members of the band 12v Negative Earth and the entire album "Where did all the Sunshine Go?" This retrospective was a labor of love and I hope you enjoy the conversations and music within. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 23 Tony Campos (Fear Factory, Static X)
January 18, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBTony Campos calls in this week to talk Fear Factory, touring Europe after the Paris attacks and Static X. Wonderful talk and I know you will all enjoy. Also a bonus guest this week with Joshua Hawskley talking with the Talk Toomey Podcast. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 22 Gary Noon (Walking with Giants)
January 11, 2016 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBOn this episode I talk with Gary Noon of Walking with Giants. We talk about the new album "Worlds Unknown" and how Clint Lowery and Morgan Rose (Sevendust) and Brian Marshall (Creed, Alter Bridge) became involved. Gary talks about his upcoming plans with the band. We also talk some Star Wars. This episode also features a new release from Look What I Did with "If I were you I wouldn't" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 21 Marc Rizzo (Soulfly)
January 05, 2016 00:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBMarc Rizzo calls into the Talk Toomey podcast this week to talk about all things Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and The Misfits. We discuss his influences and his passion for guitar. Marc discusses his favorite Sepultura, Soulfly and Misfits songs to play live. He also talks about a time Dimebag and Vinnie Paul joined them onstage in 2004. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Star Wars "The Force Awakens" Review (SPOILERS)
December 28, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBTalk Toomey this week features not one, not two, but three special guests and we talk all things Star Wars and The Force Awakens. Jason T. Smith (Thrifty Business/ Thrift Hunters), Aljon Go (WDW Tiki Room, WDW After Dark) and Casey Sweet (Star Wars Junkie) all join the show to give their reviews, thoughts and opinions on The Force Awakens. Beware there are SPOILERS throughout. So sit back in your Chewbacca underoos and drink from your officially licensed Star Wars juice bottle as we delve in...
Ep. 19 Frank Fontsere (Fozzy, Stuck Mojo)
December 22, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBThis week Frank Fontsere calls in to the podcast. We discuss the European Fozzy tour that could have been derailed by the Paris terrorist attacks. Frank gives us details on the new Stuck Mojo record. I tell the story of my one and only encounter with Chris Jericho and how I thought he might beat me up. Overall a great chat with a dear friend. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 18 Kyle Baltus (36 Crazyfists)
December 14, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBKyle Baltus calls into the Talk Toomey Podcast from his tour stop in Las Vegas. Kyle and I talk his history with 36 Crazyfists, how he started playing drums and what the future holds for 36CF. Amazing conversation with Kyle. Also on this episode, I breakdown the upcoming Star Wars movie with my good friend Casey Sweet. Casey and I discuss the rumors surrounding Episode 7 and what the future holds for the franchise now that Disney is involved. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoom...
Ep. 18 Kyle Baltus (36 Crazyfists)
December 14, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBKyle Baltus calls into the Talk Toomey Podcast from his tour stop in Las Vegas. Kyle and I talk his history with 36 Crazyfists, how he started playing drums and what the future holds for 36CF. Amazing conversation with Kyle. Also on this episode, I breakdown the upcoming Star Wars movie with my good friend Casey Sweet. Casey and I discuss the rumors surrounding Episode 7 and what the future holds for the franchise now that Disney is involved. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkto...
Ep. 17 Kyle Turley (NFL, Delta Doom, Kyle Turley Band)
December 07, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBKyle Turley pancake blocks the Talk Toomey Podcast this week and comes with great stories. We discuss his love of Pantera, Slayer and the New Orleans metal scene. Kyle gives his views of youth football and the dangers of youth sports. He delves into his pregame ritual of Slayer. Kyle was open about his concussions over the years. Great chat about football and metal...what more could you want!!! Music Spotlight: Walking with Giants "Heavy Hand" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/tal...
Ep. 16 Kyle Gunther (Battlecross)
December 01, 2015 00:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBKyle "Gumby" Gunther calls in to the Talk Toomey podcast this week to chat about the Gwar tour, Game of Thrones and his beloved Detroit Lions. Kyle also talks his love of metal and we discuss Battlecross's many legendary covers. This episode features the songs "Abscene" and "Fucking Hostile" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 15 The Reverend Horton Heat
November 24, 2015 00:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Reverend Horton Heat calls in to talk some Johnny Cash, White Zombie and rockabilly classics. Great chat with a legend. This episode includes the Lynn Owsley featuring The Reverend Horton Heat track "Thanks A Lot" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 14 Steev Esquivel (Skinlab)
November 19, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBSteev Esquivel calls in to the Talk Toomey podcast this week. We break down the future plans for Skinlab. Steev discusses growing up the in Bay Area and the great Bay Area metal scene. He recounts listening to the original Machine Head demos with Robb Flynn. We even talk some touring shenanigans from our time on the road together. Musical Spotlight: The End at the Beginning "Try to Fall, Learn to Fly" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 13 Doc Coyle (Vagus Nerve, ex-God Forbid)
November 17, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBDoc stops by the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss his new project Vagus Nerve, Kickstarters and some Pantera. Doc also weighs in with his thoughts on the current musical climate. Musical Spotlight: Upon those Dying "Suffering" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 12 Jason T. Smith (Thrift Hunters, Thrifty Business)
November 12, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 39 MBThrift stores BEWARE!! Jason T Smith of the show Thrift Hunters comes on Talk Toomey. Jason discusses thrifting, his tv show and tiki mugs. Jason talks about his days helping out celebrities when he worked at Tower Records. We both have separate Chris Kirkpatrick (N'Sync) stories to tell. We also talk about mistaken identity and being recognized in public. He gives a few steps of buying and selling online. Musical Spotlight: 12v Negative Earth "Sunburned Dirt" Support the show (https://ww...
Ep. 11 Joey Z (Life of Agony)
November 10, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBJoey Z comes on Talk Toomey to discuss Life of Agony, Stereomud and his latest project Zire's War. Joey discusses his time opening for Ozzy and golfing with Vinnie Paul of Pantera. He gives his thoughts on Volbeat. This episode also features the new track "Eye for an Eye" from Billy Grey's project CyberStar and new music from the band Awake at Last with "Questions" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 10 Tommy Vext (Westfield Massacre, Ex-Snot, Ex-Divine Heresy)
November 03, 2015 00:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBTommy Vext talks this week about Knotfest, his former role in Snot and his new project Westfield Massacre. Tommy also talks about how Corey Taylor helped him land the Divine Heresy gig. This episode features the track "Darkness Divides" by Westfield Massacre. Musical Spotlight: Look What I Did "Pussy Comitatus" Bonus Track: 12v Negative Earth "Cock the Hammer" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 9 Alexis Brown (Straight Line Stitch)
October 27, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBAlexis Brown talks to the Talk Toomey Podcast this week about being a woman in metal, the history of Straight Line Stitch and her time in the studio with Jamey Jasta. There is a Chris Kael "Kael Army" T-Shirt giveaway on this episode. Make sure and check it out to find out how to win. Musical Spotlight Patson "Hellcat" This episode is brought to you by Buzzsprout.com. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 8 Max Illidge (40 Below Summer)
October 20, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBMax Illidge is the guest this week. Max talks the history of 40 Below Summer, the time he was arrested in Murfreesboro, TN and breaks down their new album "Transmission Infrared" Go to iTunes and download the record now!! Music Spotlight: The Fuck Off and Dies "Drink, Drank, Drunk" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Ep. 7 Virus (Dope, Device, Big and Rich)
October 13, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBVirus joins the ranks of Talk Toomey alumni this week. He talks to me about the upcoming Dope reunion, his time spent in Device and how he became part of Big and Rich's band. Virus also spent time playing in the Broadway version of Rock of Ages. Podcast Spotlight: Stride and Saunter Musical Spotlight: Soar to Cirrus "What Are We Looking For?" Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)