Guitarist and keyboardist, Eric Howk and Kyle O’Quin, of indie alt rock band, Portugal. The Man, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast, while they get matching tattoos. We discuss their latest album, Chris Black Changed My Life, and the influence their late friend Chris had on them. We also talk about their new mascot TankDog, their hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, how their song “Feel It Still” changed their lives, and the work they do with the PTM Foundation.

To help support Portugal. The Man members John & Zoe’s daughter, Frances, with treatment & research to overcome DHDDS, a rare neurodegenerative disease, please visit franceschangedmylife.com

Season 6ix

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Giving Up Air

Giving Up Air (Solomun Remix)

Bill rambles about Vancouver, the Eddie Murphy documentary, and being clean.

MMPC 11-17-25.2

Canadian popstar and producer, Shawn Hook, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest EP, Rebuild, and how it parallels the recent years of his life, from getting swindled on a record deal and battling tonsil cancer, to his remarkable comeback and recent marriage. We also talk about his background in jazz music, playing trombone in a disco cover band, working in television, his duet with Venessa Hudgens, and inspiring encouragement from Heart’s Ann Wilson.

E245 Shawn Hook

Bill rambles with Ms. Pat about inner city Smokey The Bear, acreage, and her new show 'Ms. Pat Settles It'.

TAMMP 11-20-25

Bill rambles about Thanksgiving heroes, inventory habits, and life after public schools.

MMPC 11-24-25

Bill rambles about diabolical behavior, holiday bums, and driverless cars.

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Multi-talented musicians and writers, Dave Bidini and Kevin Hearn, of Canadian indie rock greats, Rheostatics, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their brand new project, The Great Lakes Suite, how it was improvised and all the collaborating they did with many inspiring artists. We also talk about their amazing 45 years together as a band, how the Toronto music scene has evolved, their classic albums, Dave’s writing and journalism work, Canadian sports, and more.

E246 Dave Bidini & Kevin Hearn of Rheostatics

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E188 Eric Howk & Kyle O'Quin of Portugal. The Man

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