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Talk Louder

A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll. Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan"s perspective, to the music business professionals" point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many. Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten

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02:40:30

Max Norman

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2024/01/31

Max NormanHe produced some of heavy metal’s most legendary albums, including definitive classics by Ozzy Osbourne and Megadeth. He’s also helmed fan-favorites from Lynch Mob, Dirty Looks, Dangerous Toys, Loudness, Y&T, Armored Saint and many more. Max Norman indulges us with stories about Randy Rhoads, Ozzy and Dave Mustaine. He also tells us about the time he and Henrik Ostergaard escaped a potential barroom beat-down; how he nearly produced Pantera’s “Cowboys from Hell;” how a duct-tape trick

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01:55:47

Dave Prewitt

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2024/01/24

Dave PrewittFor nearly four decades, archivist and award-winning local television host Dave Prewitt has captured Austin’s world-renowned live music scene on countless hours of video. He’s also hung out with actress Milla Jovovich, recorded the last on-camera interview with comedian Bill Hicks, kicked Blur out of his studio and helped Stevie Ray Vaughan fix his carburetor. He joins us to discuss his undying (and unpaid) passion for music and why he continues giving up nights and weekends to meet his

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01:30:49

Brion Gamboa

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2024/01/17

Brion GamboaWhat’s it like on “The Other Side of Mars?” Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Brion Gamboa joins us to discuss how he landed vocal credits on the new Mick Mars album, his musical upbringing, why handcuffing himself to his guitar was the ultimate show of rebellion and how he upset “Star Search” host Ed McMahon. Sorry, Ed.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:37:44

2023 Year in Review

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2024/01/10

2023 Year in ReviewDave and Jason look back on the highlights and news of 2023, including memorable guests, adventures at the RockNPod convention, KISS farewell, the resurgence of Watchtower, the new-generation, thrash-metal fury of Fugitive and more. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:23:17

Danny Lilker

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2024/01/03

Danny LilkerAs a founding member of Anthrax and a trooper in S.O.D., bassist Danny Lilker helped pioneer -- and merge -- the thrash metal/crossover genres. He joins us to speak all things metal – including his biography, Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth, black metal, grindcore, his respect for Voivod, thoughts on Pantera and why he's content to be semi-retired after decades in the trenches.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:27:30

“Bloody & Bruised"

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2023/12/27

“Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of the Back Room”The Back Room in Austin, TX, spent 33 years as a cultural hub for long hair, short skirts, cheap drinks and rock’n’roll mayhem. Captured in all its decadent glory in the upcoming documentary, “Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of the Back Room,” the venue’s history – including the launch of Dangerous Toys, the 2 Live Crew riot, all-nighters with Motorhead, the nuclear blast of Pantera and the hair-tangling exploits of Pearl Jam -- is

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01:38:47

Marc Lopes

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2023/12/20

Mark LopesMetal Church singer Marc Lopes found his calling after seeing Iron Maiden’s “Run to the Hills” on MTV. He joins us to discuss his debut Metal Church album, “Congregation of Annihilation,” his time with Ross the Boss of Manowar fame and his ongoing band, Let Us Prey. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:06:22

Rik Fox

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2023/12/13

Rik FoxHe was an early member of WASP (and gave the band its name) before teaming up with an unknown Yngwie Malmsteen, vocalist Ron Keel and drummer Mark Edwards to record the 1983 underground metal classic album, “Steeler.” Today, he’s the bassist for Freakshow alongside former members of Quiet Riot, WASP/Metal Church and Miss Crazy. Rik Fox joins us to discuss Freakshow’s new album, “So Shall it Be,” his early days witnessing the formation of KISS, his tenures in WASP and Steeler, and his brief

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01:17:50

Christian Shields

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2023/12/06

Christian ShieldsHe was corrupted by KISS at an early age (sound familiar?) and quickly became a student of the rock’n’roll hustle. Austin-based Christian Shields joins us to discuss his arena-ready rock, the art of self-promotion and how he landed the role of Jason McMaster in the upcoming music venue documentary, “Bloody & Bruised: The Untold Story of the Back Room.” Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:30:06

Paul Lidel

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2023/11/29

Paul LidelHis raunchy guitar riffs and high-voltage solos have powered Dirty Looks, Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Adrenaline Factor and 99 Crimes. Paul Lidel joins us to discuss -- take a deep breath -- his latest project, Paul Lidel’s Scream Therapy; joining Dangerous Toys; the revamped Dirty Looks (with our own Jason McMaster on vocals); his time with Lizzy Borden; opening for KISS; and his audition with Ronnie James Dio. Look out! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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George Lynch

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2023/11/22

George LynchHe shot to fame in the ‘80s as lead guitarist in Dokken where his wicked solos immediately placed him in an elite class of all-time greats. George Lynch cracks us up while discussing his latest Lynch Mob album, “Babylon,” auditioning for Ozzy, touring with Metallica, the hypothetical possibility of joining Judas Priest and how Kajagoogoo was an early inspiration. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:43:40

Jason & Dave Riffs

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2023/11/15

Jason & Dave RiffsWe revisit our original, two-man format and discuss Jason’s recent fly-out gigs with Watchtower (all the way to Germany!), Dangerous Toys and Dirty Looks. We also comment on new albums by the Rolling Stones, Buckcherry, Lower Class Brats, the Hangmen and Dave’s bargain-bin UFO obsession. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:34:25

Frank Meyer

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2023/11/08

Frank MeyerFrank Meyer is a veteran punk-rock’n’roller whose credits include the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs, Trading Aces and Spaghetti & Frank (a collab with Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers). He’s also an accomplished author and filmmaker whose newly released documentary,“Freestyle 101: Hip-Hop History,” is receiving rave reviews for its insightful exploration of freestyling, rap music and hip-hop culture. He also lands cameo appearances by heavy hitters Ice-T, Chuck D, B-Real, Fat Joe, members of

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01:11:46

Jarvis Leatherby

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2023/11/01

Jarvis LeatherbyHe’s a founding member of traditional metal revivalists Night Demon and also plays in cult-status metal heroes, Cirith Ungol. Bassist Jarvis Leatherby joins us to discuss his music and wide-ranging business background, his Valen Halen connection, jamming with Uli Jon Roth and how 2 Live Crew and NWA got him hooked on music. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Wendy Dio

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2023/10/25

Wendy DioShe was married to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio and also managed his career through lean times and massive success. Wendy Dio joins us to discuss the recent release of the DVD and Blu-Ray Deluxe editions of the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Dio: Dreamers Never Die.” We also discuss the new CD and LP box set release of Dio’s final four studio albums (1996-2004); the wild antics of Jimmy Bain and why Ronnie initially hated “Rainbow in the Dark.”Created and Produced by

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01:42:03

Tony Higbee

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2023/10/18

Tony HigbeeHe plays guitar in Tom Keifer’s band, but considers life itself to be his greatest Cinderella story. Tony Higbee joins us to discuss his small-town upbringing, his fight against cancer and how his move to Nashville and jobs in music retail led to gigs with Keifer and Brother Cane. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Riverboat Gamblers

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2023/10/11

Riverboat GamblersKnown for their highwire live performances and frantically melodic punk rock, the Riverboat Gamblers have been wowing audiences for more than two decades. With the 20th anniversary reissue of their pivotal 2003 album, “Something to Crow About,” we ask vocalist Mike Wiebe and guitarist Fadi El-Assad to tell us what’s what. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Nikki Stringfield

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2023/10/04

Nikki StringfieldAs a teenager, Nikki Stringfield was an admitted “goth nerd” who later moved from her native Texas to Los Angeles where she quickly joined the internationally popular tribute band, the Iron Maidens. Today, she divides her time between the Maidens, Heaven Below and her solo career, which is now in full swing with the recent release of her debut, full-length album, “Apocrypha.” (Photo credits: Adam Hendershott and David Castillo) Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:17:30

Tracii Guns

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2023/09/27

Tracii GunsBack for a second appearance on the Talk Louder Podcast, guitar hero Tracii Guns discusses his latest side band Blackbird Angels; their new album “Solsorte;” his approach to writing for multiple projects; why Danzig would have been a fun collaborator; and why you don’t want to hear “we’re out of ice” when partying with the band. Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:21:54

Gene Hoglan

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2023/09/20

Gene HoglanHe started as a roadie for Slayer before making an indelible mark as the drummer on Dark Angel’s pivotal 1986 thrash album, “Darkness Descends.” Today, he’s known as the “Atomic Clock” and rightly considered one of the greatest drummers in metal thanks to his mind-blowing work with Death, Testament, Dethklok and others. He joins us to discuss his history, future, first concert (Queen with Thin Lizzy!), the influence of Watchtower and that time he developed double-kick drum patterns while

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