Alan Stout, Executive Director of Visit Luzerne County,
music journalist, radio host & event producer, speaking
about the northeastern PA music scene over the years
and about all the region has to offer.
His long-running radio show, "Music on the Menu," can
be heard Sunday nights at 9:00 on 105 The River.
Facebook.com/musiconthemenu  and
www.visitluzernecounty.com/

Alan Stout; December 19 2024

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

Grunge era icon, guitar god, and Alice in Chains co-founder, Jerry Cantrell, as well as vocalist, Greg Puciato (formerly of The Dillinger Escape Plan), join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss Jerry’s newest solo album, I Want Blood, the single “Afterglow”, the spoken word versions with accompanying animated videos of the entire album, his friendship with Chris Cornell, and starring in Cameron Crowe films across from Tom Cruise. We also talk about their first meeting and how Greg became Jerry’s touring co-vocalist, Greg’s life after Dillinger, his new band Better Lovers, how his vocal training and stage presence has changed since meeting Jerry, and his own label/art collective, Federal Prisoner, with artist Jesse Draxler.

E223 Jerry Cantrell & Greg Puciato

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

A music podcast about iconic Irish albums. Each episode takes a deep dive into the making of an album with one of its creators.

Danny Kelly is a former editor of the NME and Q magazine, He’s had a long and illustrious career in broadcasting. He was born in Islington in London, to Irish parents. In recent years Danny moved back to Ireland. In a long conversation we chat about all sorts of things: growing up in an Irish community in London; the Irish diaspora and his Irishness; how he got a start in music journalism; his years at the NME; and the intense rivalry between the music weeklies of the late 80s. And of course there’s loads of talk about music and records. He’s as enthusiastic about new music as he always has been and talks with passion about Lankum, Kneecap and Fontaines DC as well as loads of chat about some of his favourite Irish albums. Episode notes are here: www.paulmcdermott.ie/bonus-episode-7

Produced by Paul McDermott for Learn & Sing Productions.
www.paulmcdermott.ie/podcast

THKW Bonus EP7 - Danny Kelly's favourite Irish albums

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

Finnish cellist, songwriter, producer, and life coach, Eicca Toppinen, of symphonic metal band, Apocalyptica, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, how they went from covering Metallica in a local Helsinki club, to opening for the legendary metal band just months later, their relationship over the last 28 years, and why now was the right time to make a second tribute album. We also talk about working with other renown singers like Adam Gontier and Corey Taylor, scoring films and video games, his autobiography, and getting certified as a hypnotherapist.

E229 Eicca Toppinen (Apocalyptica)

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From one artist to another. The Adamantium is a Toronto-based interview show hosted by Adam R. Harrison featuring musicians, celebrities & local personalities in casual conversations about art, culture & entertainment.

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