Talk Toomey: The Metal Nexus Podcast

Toby Wright and Josh sit down at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. In this bonus interview, Josh and Toby talk about the many albums that Toby has produced, mixed and engineered. The guys talk about his working with Sevendust, Korn, deftones, Biohazard, Fear Factory, Slayer, Soulfly and Taproot. Toby also weighs in on the "where is the bass on ...And Justice For All" question. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

The legend himself, David Vincent joins the podcast this week. David and Josh talk about his current dive into the world of country music and his acceptance in a new circle of musicians. David discusses the origins of his country roots and teaming up with Danny B Harvey. David also talks about how he came to fill the shoes of Lemmy in Headcat. They also discuss David's new band I Am Morbid and his playing of the classic Morbid Angel catalog. Josh and Jon break down the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo 2017 and Josh gives his highlights of the expo. After the David Vincent interview, Josh and Jon discuss the new Master of Puppets box set that Metallica just introduced. Music on this episode from David Vincent, Metallica and Sepultura WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true

George Lynch joins the podcast this week to talk about his new album "The Brotherhood", making music with Michael Sweet and talks about the Dokken live DVD/CD. Jon Drake takes the week off, so Chris Akin from The Classic Metal Show tries to fill his shoes. Chris and I talk about Ozzy playing during the eclipse, secondary market Misfits tickets, Pantera, CMStv, The Nashville Rock N Pod Expo and more. Also a great iTunes review and shout outs for sharing. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Josh and Jon get ready for the Kyle Baltus interview by talking about the Marty Friedman show in Cleveland, the music industry and how Josh would have signed any record deal that was handed to him back in the day. Also a great iTunes review and shout outs for sharing. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In the outro to the episode the guys discuss the tragedy in Virginia and try not to be a political show. They also talk about the health scare for Ric Flair. They also agree that Warrior beating Hogan in WrestleMania 6 is the greatest match of all time. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

The interview with 36 Crazyfists drummer Kyle Baltus. We talk all about the new album Lanterns, play the new track Death Eater and talk about catching giant fish in Alaska. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Friend of the show Jason T Smith returns this week to talk about the Chester Bennington Memorial Service items that ended up on eBay. Jason is a huge player in the eBay world and knows the inner working of the site. Jason and Jon also reminisce about Cleveland bands like Mushroomhead. Jason also gives us live show reports about Queen w/ Adam Lambert and Corey Feldman. Josh and Jon talk about their most bizarre shows they've seen and discuss Marty Friedman. Music on this episode from All That Remains, Mushroomhead and Sevendust WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

On this hour long rant the guys debate the Metallica studio albums and rank them 10-1. Josh also discusses his hate of Paul Bostaph. Let's see your lists over at Talk Toomey Facebook WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Brendon Small of Galaktikon is the guest this week. Brendon discusses the new album "Galaktikon II: Become the Storm. Brendon and I examine his relationship with Gene Hoglan and some show stories. Brendon talks about his writing process and how the music lends itself to comics, tv and more. Dethklok is another topic that is tackled. Jon Drake is read an email that is not a glowing review of him being added to the podcast. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jon Drake officially joins the show on this episode. Josh and Jon answer the question if Linkin Park should continue after the death of Chester. Tribute/ Cover bands are discussed. Playing shows in the Cleveland area and learning liquor laws in each state is a must do for up and coming bands. Music on this episode from Dimebag Darrell and Testament WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jon Drake of The Nerf Herder Council joins the show to discuss his love of Van Halen and my dislike of them. We move onto the greatness of Pantera and Megadeth. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jon Drake of the Nerf Herder Council joins the show to talk about a list that I found of VH1's top Star Wars moments in music. We also discuss the great Star Wars Holiday Special and is Chewbacca a deadbeat dad? WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Jon Drake of the Nerf Herder Council joins the show to talk about Chester. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this marathon of a podcast, Chris Czynszak returns to Talk Toomey. Chris and I talk about his favorite subject, Kiss. We break down our top 8 Kiss members in makeup. We discuss the latest Rex Brown solo album and a Rex show that Chris recently was in attendance. Chris and I talk about the Rock N Pod Expo that will take place in Nashville on Aug 26th. We discuss our love of Nashville and the outpour of support for Toddzilla. This is by far my longest talk on the podcast and it was a blast to put together. Music on this episode from Kiss and Frehley's Comet. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Mitch Lafon returns to the podcast this week. Mitch and I discuss Kiss, late start times at rock shows and his move to the Jericho Network. Music from Kiss, Stone Sour and The Biters WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

James Morris returns this week to talk about the new album from Noncon. James and I discuss the ease people can get music and how it must be impossible for young bands to make a career out of music. James and I talk about the great Big Val and touring with Pantera. James talks about touring with the deftones and playing Ozzfest 97 with Metallica. We play a couple songs off the new Noncon release and I finish the episode out with some downset. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

In this abbreviated episode of the podcast, I talk to the great Billy Milano of M.O.D. They have a great new album due out July 7th through Megaforce Records. Billy is wide open in this talk. The interview was cut short due to some technical difficulties. WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Travis Turner of the As The Story Grows podcast is the guest this week. Travis is one of my favorite podcasters in the game and it was time to have him on for his solo episode. Travis and I talk about his upbringing in music and having to hide metal albums from his parents. We discuss his early bands and opening for Biohazard. Travis talks about his journey in podcasting and his favorite guests that have turned into friendships. And last but not least, we talk about our podcast supergroup PODTERA!! I discuss the latest issues with Five Finger Death Punch, play my contribution to the latest Skribbal mixtape and some Megadeth. GUEST WEBSITE: As The Story Grows WEBSITE: TalkToomeyPod.com CONTACT: Email Talk Toomey Talk Toomey Facebook Talk Toomey Twitter SPONSORS: PUCK HCKY STORE: Talk Toomey Merch Talk Toomey Logo Tee ADVERTISE: Advertisecast DONATE:Patreon Paypal Rock n Pod Expo GoFundMe Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Some bonus content for you while I'm on my honeymoon. I was recently on the Classic Metal Show and talked about bands playing to backing tracks, Rex Brown, White Zombie and more. Thanks to Chris Akin for letting me throw this up for your ears. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)

Some bonus content for you while I'm on my honeymoon. I was recently on the Classic Metal Show and told my story of meeting President Bill Clinton and Marty Friedman on the same night. Also talked some Primer 55. Thanks to Chris Akin for letting me throw this up for your ears. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)