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VOLA & Earthside - Mascot Backstage (Episode 3) Nov 15, 2024

In this episode, Adam Janzi of Danish Prog Metal band VOLA and Jamie Van Dyke + Ben Shanbrom of Progressive Metal band Earthside share behind-the-scenes insights into the making of their new albums: Friend Of A Phantom and Let The Truth Speak. Don’t miss the chance to hear about their recording process, creative journeys, and what went into crafting these incredible records!

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10 Years & Conquer Divide - Mascot Backstage (Episode 2) Sep 20, 2024

Alt-metal band 10 Years and all-female Metalcore outfit Conquer Divide talk music, recording, their favorite plugins and even plot a tour together!

Matteo Mancuso & Paul Gilbert - Mascot Backstage (Episode 1) Sep 20, 2024

Guitar legends Matteo Mancuso and Paul Gilbert hang around and talk electric guitars, riffs, gear, playing shows and how much they appreciate each others playing.

The Blues Podcast - Davy Knowles (Episode 28) Jul 12, 2022

Davy Knowles joins us this time to have a chat about his long career, guitar playing and lots of other things. Davy Knowles is a Blues guitar player and songwriter from the Isle Of Man.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #jackbroadbent

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

The Blues Podcast - Jack Broadbent (Episode 27) Jun 28, 2022

Our guest this episode is UK singer songwriter and acoustic and slide guitarist Jack Broadbent.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #jackbroadbent

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

The Blues Podcast - Dan Patlansky (Episode 26) Jun 07, 2022

Our guest this episode is award-winning South African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #danpatlansky

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

The Blues Podcast - Erja Lyytinen (Episode 25) May 17, 2022

Our guest this episode is Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Erja Lyytinen.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #erjalyytinen

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

The Blues Podcast - Edgar Winter (Episode 24) May 03, 2022

Our guest this time is legendary musician, songwriter and record producer Edgar Winter.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #edgarwinter

The Blues Podcast - Lance Lopez (Episode 23) Apr 12, 2022

Our guest is Lance Lopez, the Texas Blues legend who's walked the walk over the course of his long career.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #lancelopez

The Blues Podcast - Steve Cropper (Episode 22) Mar 29, 2022

We were delighted to have the absolute legend Steve Cropper on our podcast. Steve "The Colonel" Cropper is an American guitarist who's worked with Otis Redding, Booker T. and M.G.'s and was part of the Blues Brothers band amongst many others.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #SteveCropper

The Blues Podcast - Elles Bailey (Episode 21) Mar 15, 2022

In this first episode of our second season we've invited UK Americana singer Elles Bailey.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #ellesbailey

The Blues Podcast - When Rivers Meet (Episode 20) Jun 01, 2021

This episode we have a chat with When Rivers Meet, an amazing Blues & Roots band from the UK.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #whenriversmeet

The Blues Podcast - Kim Simmonds (Episode 19) May 04, 2021

Our guest this week is Kim Simmonds from legedary blues band Savoy Brown. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #savoybrown #savoybrown

The Blues Podcast - Kirk Fletcher (Episode 18) Apr 02, 2021

Our guest on this 18th episode is Kirk Fletcher. Kirk is an American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #KirkFletcher #blues

The Blues Podcast - Alan Nimmo (Episode 17) Mar 18, 2021

Alan Nimmo is the frontman for award-winning British Blues band King King.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #AlanNimmo #KingKing

The Blues Podcast - DeWolff (Episode 16) Feb 23, 2021

Dutch rockers DeWolff are our guest on this 16th episode. DeWolff just released a new album called Wolffpack and the whole band is very much into the blues.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #DeWolff

The Blues Podcast - Chris Robertson (Episode 15) Feb 23, 2021

Our guest this episode is Black Stone Cherry guitarist and vocalist Chris Robertson. Known for his groovin' rock music with BSC, Chris is actually and extremely deep blues fan.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #blackstonecherry #chrisrobertson

The Blues Podcast - Eric Bibb (Episode 14) Jan 26, 2021

Eric Bibb is our guest on this 14th episode. Eric Bibb is an American born Blues singer-songwriter currently residing in Sweden. Some of the topics on this episode: Fan questions, US politics, Black History Month, his influences and much much more.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #Eric Bibb

The Blues Podcast - Samantha Fish (Episode 13) Jan 05, 2021

Our guest on this episode is the amazing Samantha Fish. Samantha is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from Kansas City, Missouri. While often cited as a blues artist, Fish's albums and live shows feature multiple genres, including rock, country, funk, bluegrass and ballads.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #samanthafish

The Blues Podcast -Christone "Kingfish" Ingram (Episode 12) Nov 24, 2020

Our guest on this episode is none other than Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. Kingfish is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi and is one of the most talented musicians in the genre.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The Blues Podcast - Joanne Shaw Taylor (Episode 11) Oct 27, 2020

In this episode we welcome Joanne Shaw Taylor to the podcast. Joanne is an internationally renowned Blues artist from the UK, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The Blues Podcast - Ana Popovic (Episode 10) Sep 29, 2020

In this episode we welcome Ana Popovic to the podcast. Ana is a truly international Blues artist, she's lived, toured and played all over the world and currently resides in LA.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The Blues Podcast - Warren Haynes, Part 2 (Episode 9) Aug 25, 2020

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode with none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his own music label to his stint with The Grateful Dead. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching today.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The Blues Podcast - Warren Haynes, Part 1 (Episode 8) Jul 28, 2020

The guest in this month’s episode is none other than legendary American musician, singer and songwriter Warren Haynes. He discusses everything from his musical heroes and his first guitar, to him joining the Allman Brothers Band and his many guest appearances. With so much to say, the episode is split into two parts, with the final part launching next month.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are.

The Blues Podcast - Robert Randolph (Episode 7) Jun 30, 2020

In this episode our guest is world famous lapsteel player Robert Randolph who sits down with our host Big Boy Bloater to discuss a wide range of subjects such as the lapsteel guitar, how he got into music, playing with Ringo Star and Eric Clapton and much more.

The Blues Podcast - Walter Trout (Episode 6) May 26, 2020

Legendary bluesrocker and guy who's seen it all, Walter Trout digitally sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss subjects such as The Blues, a strange concert playing with Van Morrison, hilarious stories involving a range of prohibited substances and much much more.

The Blues Podcast - Robin Trower (Episode 5) Apr 28, 2020

Legendary English rock and blues guitarist Robin Trower sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as gear, his time with Procol Harum, his dream band, how he got into guitar and much more.

The Blues Podcast - Bernie Marsden (Episode 4) Mar 31, 2020

English rock and blues guitarist Bernie Marsden sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as gear, his former band Whitesnake, writing and recording multi-million selling chart-topper ‘Here I go again’ and much more.

The Blues Podcast - Kris Barras (Episode 3) Feb 25, 2020

Former MMA fighter turned bluesy rocker Kris Barras sits down with Big Boy Bloater to talk about his career, good old fisticuff, guitar playing and much more.

The Blues Podcast - Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Episode 2) Feb 25, 2020

American Blues musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd sits down with Big Boy Bloater to discuss various subjects such as touring life, Kenny's relationship with alcohol, cars, singer Noah Hunt and much more.

The Blues Podcast - Beth Hart (Episode 1) Feb 24, 2020

Big Boy Bloater speaks with blues musician and vocal powerhouse Beth Hart about a variety of subjects ranging from her new album "War In My Mind" to gardening and mental health.

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