Canadian R&B/dance icon, Shawn Desman, joins us on the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his triumphant comeback after nearly a decade long hiatus, how Drake played a role in getting him to make music again, and his most recent tour which culminated in a massively successful show at Toronto’s History. We also talk about his musical upbringing, coming up during the Much Music era, life during the peak of his popularity, his annual MOVE dance competition, and his recent single “Love Me with the Lights On.”

E221 Shawn Desman

Punk legend and journeyman musician, Frank Turner, joins us on the season premiere episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his 10th studio album, Undefeated, it’s theme of coming to peace with aging, as well as the singles “Girl From The Record Shop,” and “Somewhere Inbetween.” We also talk about his 7th annual Lost Evenings festival in Toronto, breaking the world record for the most shows played in different cities in 24 hours, reminiscing on discovering metal bands for the first time, wrestling CM Punk, the Oasis reunion, going #1 in the UK, and his upcoming 3,000th show in London.

E222 Frank Turner

Australian country music star, James Johnston, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his record breaking, certified ARIA platinum single, “Raised Like That,” and chart topping debut album of the same name. We also talk about his lifelong journey as a musician, what it’s like to strike gold and the pressure of following it up, his time on Australian Idol and X Factor, performing at South Africa’s first ever major country music festival, and collaborating with Afrikans artist Appel, his new single “Blame,” and his first experience visiting Canada.

E224 James Johnston

Country music star and American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his debut album, Bad For Me, as well as the songs “23,” and “Devil I’ve Been.” We also talk about his experience with the collaborative writing process in Nashville, his work with Free Guitars 4 Kids, the Grammys, video games, and his biggest issue with Canada: the lack of ranch dressing.

E225 Chayce Beckham #2

Canadian pop singer and America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Alex Sampson, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his second EP, Hopeless Romantic, and new single “Used to You.” We also talk about his hometown of Atikokan, Ontario, his social media success, his experience on AGT, and his 1950s sound that was praised by Simon Cowell.

E226 Alex Sampson

Jay Malinowski & Eon Sinclair, of Canadian alternative rock band, Bedouin Soundclash, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Sounding A Mosaic, how it relates to the world more than ever now, what it was like releasing a successful album while still in university, and the impact of their hit single, “When The Night Feels My Song.” We also talk about their latest album, We Will Meet in a Hurricane, their success in the UK as well as Canada, their famous Leeds Festival show in 2006, Jay’s upcoming solo album, paintings, and pilgrimage walk on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

E227 Bedouin Soundclash

Lead vocalist, Liam Cormier, and bassist/backing vocalist, Jaye R. Schwarzer, of Canadian hardcore band, Cancer Bats, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their next album and their perspective on new songs after 20 years in the music industry. We also talk about their individual side hustles in woodworking and clothing, Bat Sabbath (their highly successful Black Sabbath tribute band), skateboarding in your 40s, the Japanese earthquake they experienced, their love of Tim Hortons, and their relationship with Alexisonfire.

E228 Liam Cormier & Jaye R. Schwarzer of Cancer Bats

Frontman, Josh Todd, of legendary hard rock band, Buckcherry, joins us again on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 11th album, Roar Like Thunder, and current tour across Canada with Steel Panther. We also talk about his very first performance at an Orange County house party, performing at Woodstock 99 and Live8, learning from KISS and AC/DC, their experience with Canadian winters, our rescue dogs and newest tattoos.

E234 Josh Todd of Buckcherry #2

Guitarist and clean vocalist, Andrew Wells, of post-hardcore band, Dance Gavin Dance, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their upcoming 11th studio album, Pantheon, his elevated role on this album, and the stories behind lead singles “All The Way Down” and “Midnight at McGuffy’s.” We also talk about getting legendary funk singer, George Clinton, as a feature on the album, their Muppet like fictional character, The Gobbler, the evolution of their illustrated album art, his eccentric stage outfits, the band’s Revenge hot sauce, and his experience at a very exclusive Dave Chappelle show in Los Angeles.

E236 Andrew Wells of Dance Gavin Dance

Front man, Jesse Leach, of groundbreaking metalcore band, Killswitch Engage, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, This Consequence, how it was their most collaborative album in 20 years, the themes of societal division, and the spiritual elements in songs like “Forever Aligned.” We also talk about working with former singer, Howard Jones, pioneering a genre, Warped Tour, their current Summer of Loud Tour with rotating headliners, video games, CM Punk, and some of their favourite charities.

E238 Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage

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