Nu Pod with Joshua Toomey & Ro Kohli

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Nu Pod | Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire's Top 5 Nu Metal Albums Jul 01, 2023

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Ro starts the show with a tribute to his friend that passed away and the guys talk about losing people too early in life. Toomey then talks about his recent interview with Matty Mullins and how cool the hotel staff were with his requests to move furniture and light fireplaces! The guys then dive into a little state of the podcast and recap the first episodes of the show.

Toomey then sits down with Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire and discusses their latest video, Misery. Matty goes behind the scenes and talks about the high tech facility and technology in the video. He then speaks on his nu metal upbringing and having to hide it from his religious parents. Matty gives his top 5 albums and the guys break down the records.

Nu Pod | Staind's Break The Cycle with Jon Wysocki Jun 17, 2023

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In this episode of Nu Pod, we delve into the making of Staind's iconic album "Break the Cycle" with drummer Jon Wysocki. Jon takes us on a journey through the writing process, making videos, and touring with Limp Bizkit. Join us as we explore the stories behind each track on this transformative album. We explore the themes and emotions that influenced the album's lyrical content. Jon Wysocki provides behind-the-scenes stories from the studio sessions and the band's approach to recording the album. We go through "Break the Cycle" and how it solidified Staind's place in the rock music scene. Jon provides insights into the writing process and personal connections to each song. We end the epsiode with talk about what Jon is up to these days and speak on his current band, Lydia's Castle.

Nu Pod | Was There Any Nu at Milwaukee Metal Fest and an Interview with Jeremiah Mayhem of Concrete Dream Jun 10, 2023

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Toomey and Ro start the show with one question, was there any Nu at The Milwaukee Metal Fest? Ro recaps his trip to the festival and gives his thoughts on the bands that played. The Biohazard reunion was the talk of the town and the guys go in depth about their love of the band. Ro breaks down each day and talks Swollen Teeth, Anthrax, Vended, Lamb of God, Machine Head and more.

Jeremiah Mayhem of Concrete Dream joins the Nu Pod to discuss their new album, It Was All A Dream. Jeremiah talks about the new album being new Concrete Dream mixed with old Concrete Dream. The guys dive into Concrete Dream touring in an Acura, Shifty Shellshock putting the band on a Whiskey show and singing with Suburban Noize. Jeremiah talks about driving throughout the states with Jersey plates and being worried about getting pulled over. Jeremiah talks about growing up around Ill Nino and what Nu Metal means to him.

David Ellefson (Dieth) Jun 07, 2023

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David Ellefson of Dieth joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week to discuss the latest album, To Hell and Back. David and Joshua start the conversation with some Elvis, Pete Best and Glen Matlock talk. David looks back on Megadeth covering Anarchy In The UK and getting the lyrics wrong and the band going to Argentina for the first time. He also talks about see Bruce Dickinson and asking him about some issues he was having with flying. There was a time Lars couldn't believe they were ending a tour in Hawaii. David finishes up with discussing a few tracks on the Dieth album, his lead vocal debut and the Free Us All bassline.

Nu Pod | Spineshank's The Height Of Callousness with Mike Sarkisyan Jun 03, 2023

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Mike Sarkisyan of Spineshank joins Toomey and Ro to discuss all aspects of The Height of Callousness. The guys start the show with a trip down memory lane of how each other met one another and Spineshank being on Roadrunner Records. Mike talks about the album cover artwork, the actors and models in the photos and Fear Factory comparisons. Ro discusses a video treatment that he had and Mike shares his own video treatments. Was this album "cyber kids mainlining Jack Daniels"? Mike talks the writing process, the story of stolen gear that forced them off the road to start the album process and Atari Teenage Riot influences. He discusses what he was listening to at the time, why they went with GGGarth Richardson and playing tons of Goldeneye. Funny tour stories from OzzFest, wrestling Wedge and people thinking Santos' name was Spineshank. The guys go track for track on the album and Mike tells stories for every song. They finish the episode talking about Mike's Dore Vodka.

Nu Pod | Deftones: Discography Ranking May 27, 2023

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This week Toomey and Ro take a deep dive into the Deftones discography. The guys give their histories with the band and the impact Deftones had on their early days in Nu Metal. All studio albums are discussed and ranked. All Deftones!!

Brian Audley (Incendiary) May 24, 2023

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Brian Audley of Incendiary joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, Change The Way You Think About Pain. The guys dive into Brian's influences and talk about the glory days of Victory Records. They walk down the Hatebreed VFW Hall memories and the charm of seeing hardcore shows in small venues. The guys discuss the fact that everyone in Incendiary have careers outside the band and how they tour and release albums as a passion. Audley speaks on working with Will Putney and how they initially met Putney. Brian and Joshua look at the upcoming show that Incendiary has on the books.

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Nu Pod | Adam Ramey of Dropout Kings and Sick New World Review May 20, 2023

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Toomey and Ro start the show with Ro's review of Sick New World. Ro talks about the bands that he made sure to see and how he made it a point to see as many bands as possible. The guys talk dive onto the popularity of System Of A Down and is it an absence makes the heart grow fonder thing. Was it too hot or too cold? How were the lines? Ro tells all!

Adam Ramey of Dropout Kings joins the show from the road to discuss the latest album, Riot Music. Adam talks about the current tour with Ill Nino and talks joining Suburban Noize Records. The guys talk about the record getting delayed and how it turned out to a positive thing for Dropout Kings. Adam and Ro dive into writing a record during the shutdown. Joe Cotela of DED features on the new album and Adam discusses their relationship from over the years. Adam talks about Nu Metal being cool again. With Dropout Kings being on tour, we dive into Adam's go to gas station snacks.

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Johnny Kelly (EYE AM / Type O Negative) May 17, 2023

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Johnny Kelly joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss his latest project, Eye Am. The band consists of Kirk Windstein, Todd Strange, Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly. The Eye Am single will be released June 2nd through Corpse Paint Records. Toomey and Johnny talk about if he is still the drummer of Danzig and Johnny gives his thoughts on The Misfits reunion. He dives into getting the call to play with Black Label Society and having to learn the set quickly. Johnny also runs down how he joined Quiet Riot and goes down memory lane with Type O Negative. Type O tours with Life of Agony, Nine Inch Nails and Motley Crue are discussed. Johnny looks fondly on touring with Pantera. The guys end with some drum talk and more on Eye Am!!