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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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01:41:04

Kelly LeMieux

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2025/11/17

Kelly LeMieuxHe’s been Buckcherry’s bassist for the past 12 years, but Kelly LeMieux has also played with Dave Mustaine, FEAR, Paul Gilbert, Goldfinger, the Electric Love Hogs and one of Joey Ramone’s favorite bands, 22 Jacks. He joins us for a rapid-fire, wide-ranging -- and totally fun -- discussion about his bass heroes, desert-island albums, Hanoi Rocks, Talas, a (kinda) close encounter with Iron Maiden's Steve Harris, joining Buckcherry and so much more. Grab some coffee and try to keep up. You

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01:27:16

Tim Durling

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2025/11/10

Tim DurlingCanadian author Tim Durling has written nerd-level books offering insight and analysis on albums by Y&T, Night Ranger, Sammy Hagar and Kansas. He also writes with authority on the subject of collecting 8-track tapes. Naturally, our discussion was as geeky as it gets.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Ace Frehley tribute

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2025/11/03

Ace Frehley tributeAs lead guitarist for rock-n-roll superheroes KISS, Ace Frehley left a legacy as vast as outer space. With his recent passing at age 74, we pay tribute to the out-of-this-world guitar star and the immortal music that captivated and corrupted generations of fans.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Eddie Spaghetti

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2025/10/27

Eddie SpaghettiHe’s the leader of the self-proclaimed “greatest rock’n’roll band in the world” (and who are we to argue?). Eddie Spaghetti joins us to discuss the Supersuckers latest album, “Liquor, Women, Drugs & Killing,” the secret sauce of simplicity and the all-important ingredients of his perfectly silly stage name.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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44:22

Watchtower: The Texas Trek

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2025/10/22

Watchtower: The Texas TrekIn celebration of the 40th anniversary of Watchtower’s landmark prog-thrash metal album, “Energetic Disassembly,” our own Jason McMaster recently led the band on a string of dates across the home turf of Texas. We recap the mini tour to discuss highlights, an upcoming documentary and possible future plans.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:00:19

Dorothea Taylor

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2025/10/15

Dorothea TaylorAt 75 years young, Dorothea Taylor is affectionately known as “The Godmother of Drumming.” She joins us to discuss her booming social media presence, her recent role in “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” her late-night TV appearances, the importance of Led Zeppelin, Cream, Iron Butterfly and Karen Carpenter, and why she can’t imagine trading her drum sticks for knitting needles.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:21:08

David Roach tribute Pt. II

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2025/10/08

David Roach tribute Pt. IIwith Tim Mosher & Todd MuscatJunkyard guitarist Tim Mosher and bassist Todd Muscat join us to share stories about their late, great singer, David Roach, who passed away Aug. 2, 2025. We ask about the status of any unreleased music and hear about David’s approach to lyrics, why the “High Water” album was such a point of pride and how he was genuinely unaffected by all the hoopla that comes with being a rock’n’roll frontman.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:12:37

David Roach tribute with Chris Gates & Patrick Muzingo

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2025/10/01

David Roach tribute with Chris Gates & Patrick MuzingoOriginal Junkyard guitarist Chris Gates and drummer Patrick Muzingo join us to remember their late, great singer, David Roach, who passed away Aug. 1, 2025. We hear about hanging with Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Harrison, the lyrical inspiration behind “Hands Off” and why David was the perfect singer for Junkyard’s brand of streetwise rock.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:08:58

Nashville Pussy

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2025/09/24

Nashville PussyYee-haw!!! It’s always a hoot hanging out with Nashville Pussy. Timely, too, if you’ve heard the recent Michael Monroe/Buckcherry tour news. Big thanks to whiskey-gargling guitarist/singer Blaine Cartwright and she-devil guitarist Ruyter Suys for joining us on short notice to discuss the upcoming tour, new music, Michael Monroe, Buckcherry, the Toilet Boys, Pure Rubbish, couch surfing, onstage mishaps and hair care secrets to die for (or not).Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:07:09

Bobby Sharron

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2025/09/17

Bobby SharronAs host of the CobraCast Podcast in Austin, TX for the past nine years, Bobby Sharron gave a platform to local musicians, rock’n’roll culture and all the shenanigans that go along with it. He joins us to explain why he paused the show after more than 600 episodes and how he plans to refocus, reformat and reboot it sooner than later.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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02:01:37

Katherine Turman

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2025/09/10

Katherine TurmanAs a lifelong music journalist, Katherine Turman has interviewed countless rock stars. She also served as editor-in-chief at RIP magazine, co-wrote “Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal” and currently produces Alice Cooper’s syndicated radio show, “Alice’s Attic.” She joins us to share memorable interviews and offer insight into her 20-year history of working with Alice (including his lovable quirks). She also reveals her non-metal bucket list interviews, her first

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01:01:08

John Bush

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2025/09/03

John BushHe’s got one of the greatest voices in metal as evidenced by his work with Armored Saint, Anthrax and, more recently, Category 7. Powerhouse vocalist John Bush joins us to revisit the making of Armored Saint’s 1985 album, “Delirious Nomad.” He also updates us on Armored Saint’s forthcoming new album and the status of the Saint documentary. Plus, we learn about upcoming solo shows celebrating his time with Anthrax; ask him to name his favorite UFO tracks (hello, Michael Schenker… hint,

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01:03:58

The Oxys

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2025/08/27

The OxysThey’ve survived a coma, a car crash and multiple lineup changes to release three explosively catchy, snot-slinging, punk-rock albums in just three years. Guitarist Jason “Ginchy” Kottwitz and singer Phil Davis of Austin-based band, The Oxys, join us to discuss the dark inspirations behind new album “Casting Pearls Before Swine,” their new deal with Cleopatra Records, upcoming tour dates with their heroes, The Hangmen and The Joneses, and how the pandemic and a literal luck of the draw got

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01:43:49

Farewell to Ozzy with Harald Oimoen

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2025/08/20

Farewell to Ozzy with Harald OimoenWe go Back to the Beginning with renowned Bay Area thrash-metal photographer/musician Harald Oimoen who witnessed Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig in Birmingham, England. He shares the historical highlights and emotional moments of bidding farewell to the lovable metal madman whose legacy will endure until after forever.Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Chip Z’Nuff

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2025/08/13

Chip Z’NuffTo say Chip Z’Nuff is good for a laugh is putting it mildly. The high-spirited bassist and founding member of long-running glam rockers, Enuff Z’Nuff, joins us to discuss the star-studded new album, “Xtra Cherries,” featuring members of Cheap Trick, Billy Idol, Journey, Nelson, Trixter, GN’R and past alumni. We also learn about an early tour with Chicago doom-metal band, Trouble, getting kicked off a Cheap Trick tour, wild times living with Steven Adler, where he buys his trademark

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01:07:11

Rick Hunolt

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2025/08/06

Rick HunoltAs a member of Exodus, guitarist Rick Hunolt immortalized himself on the classic, 1985 genre-defining, thrash-metal album, “Bonded by Blood.” Not to be relegated to history, he joins us to discuss his latest band, Nefarious, featuring members of Bay Area thrash titans Hirax, Death Angel and Blind Illusion. We also learn why “sh!t got real” opening for Loudness; how band mates and his love for his kids helped him conquer his addictions; why the musical exploration of Die Humane offers a

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01:46:36

Larry Barragan

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2025/07/30

Larry BarraganNo talk of Texas metal is complete without mention of Houston legends, Helstar. With upcoming new album “The Devil’s Masquerade” on deck, founding guitarist Larry Barragan joins us to discuss the band’s 40-year legacy, the healing power and emotional pull of heavy music, the early days of tape trading, sharing stages with King Diamond, Megadeth, Anthrax, Fates Warning and others, and why Angel Witch rules (smoke breaks and all)! Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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01:30:47

Andy Parker

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2025/07/23

Andy ParkerThe classic catalog and hard-rock influence of UFO cannot be overstated (just ask Steve Harris!). Drummer Andy Parker joins us to discuss the expanded reissue of the 1980 album, “No Place to Run,” the hilarious story behind the cover photo and how Beatles producer George Martin got his first taste of “heavy metal.” We also learn how UFO poached guitarist Michael Schenker from the Scorpions (and how a restroom tutorial saved a gig); why “Strangers in the Night” is a masterclass live album

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01:21:57

Alan Niven

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2025/07/16

Alan NivenAs the manager for Guns N’ Roses from 1986-1991, Alan Niven helped steer the career of one of the most explosive, volatile and important rock bands of all time. He joins us to discuss his recent memoir, “Sound N’ Fury,” in which he details random recollections of the insanity, drama and stratospheric stakes of navigating GN’R’s appetite for destruction -- while also managing Great White through their equally wild years of excessive success. How he’s still sane is anyone’s guess.Created and

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01:00:28

Mean Mistreater

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2025/07/09

Mean MistreaterIn two short years, Austin-based Mean Mistreater has released two albums of hellbent-for-leather, muscle-car metal. Think WASP and Motorhead drag racing on Iron Maiden’s blacktop --with no brakes! Vocalist Janiece Gonzalez and husband/guitarist Alex Wein join us to discuss the band’s rapid-fire rise, their successful European tour, the party-vibe video shoot for “Do or Die” and why you gotta keep the creative motor running when momentum is stomped to the floor. (live photos courtesy

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