Nu Pod with Joshua Toomey & Ro Kohli

Latest Episodes:

Nu Pod | Nonpoint's Statement with Robb Rivera May 13, 2023

Show notes

Toomey and Ro start the show with some talk about Ro recently seeing Bloodywood in concert. He talks about the significance of seeing a band from India doing well and representing their shared heritage. Toomey gives a review of the Riki Racthman story telling show that he attended. The guys speak on the Sick New World set times being released. The episode then throws to Robb Rivera and Toomey doing an audio autopsy on Nonpoint's debut, "Statement". The guys dive into Nonpoint meeting Jason Beiler, Nonpoint getting signed and each track is discussed. Robb tells some great stories about the recording and touring of the record. This is a must listen for all Nonpoint fans!

Brian Willie (Currents) May 10, 2023

Show notes

Brian Willie of Currents joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the latest album, The Death We Speak. Brian talks about having the album completed for over a year and speaks on getting excited again for the record. Brian and Joshua talk about the latest tours the band has been a part of and thoughts on playing new songs before they are released. Brian talks Linkin Park and All That Remains being early influences. He also talks about his moments as a kid being a part of a Tae Kwon Do performance team and that being some of his early times in front of an audience. The writing process is broken down and talk of the next Currents album is brought up. Ryan's health and future with the band is discussed.

Nu Pod | Meet The Hosts, Sick New World Preview May 06, 2023

Show notes

Nu Pod: In this debut episode of Nu Pod, Joshua Toomey and Ro Kohli explore their introductions to Nu Metal and talk about this new podcast venture. Toomey and Ro discuss finding Korn and watching the nu metal explosion. The guys take a deep dive into the Sick New World lineup and it is a good measuring stick to see where Toomey and Ro stand on these classic bands.

Dez Fafara (DevilDriver / Coal Chamber) May 01, 2023

Show notes

Dez Fafara joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss all things Dealing With Demons Vol. II. Dez talks about his bout with covid and the record being prophetic with topics of time and mortality. Dez speaks on being grateful to being doing interviews, listening to music and being around family. The chat takes a turn when Dez's tiki mug collection is examined (Dez was pacing around his room during the interview). Dez then takes us on a tour of his vocal recording studio. The Cradle of Filth tour was a success and Dez gives a little of his history with the band. Coal Chamber is going on tour with Mudvayne this summer and Dez tells the story of how the tour came together. Dez talks Pantera and Black Sabbath being huge for his career. The guys talk about getting up early and doing yard work and lawnmowers. Nothing better than talking mulch and leaf blowers with metal dudes!!

Crazy Town is Banana Land Apr 27, 2023

Show notes

Toomey and Akin start the show with some talk about the latest issues with Dave Landau and Louder With Crowder. Toomey talks about his recent interview with DJ Kilmore of Incubus and the guys talk about how Incubus should be bigger. Toomey and Akin watch the Crazy Town fight and comment along. Jared and HedPE kicked Crazy Town off the tour and posted a video. The new Dieth single is discussed. Ronnie Radke and Morgan Wallen both cancelled shows respectively and the situations are broken down. Metallica's Lawyer has some thoughts on the Napster trials from back in the day. Eddie Van Halen's guitar sold for almost 4 million dollars.

DJ Kilmore (Incubus) Apr 24, 2023

Show notes

DJ Kilmore of Incubus joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey this week. Kilmore and Toomey start the conversation with his ties to Primer 55 and playing on Introduction To Mayhem. The guys talk about the plethora of DJs in bands in the late 90s and 2000s. The changing technology of DJing is broken down. Kilmore talks about how he joined Incubus and how having to almost missing Valentines Day to audition. He also dives into the evolving process of writing music with Incubus. The guys look back at tours with System of a Down, Deftones, Limp Bizkit and Primus. The current status of Incubus is discussed and where Kilmore wants to see the band. Make sure to see Incubus this summer with Badflower and Paris Jackson.

Metallica 72 Seasons review, Newsted Announces Show, Cavalera Rerecord Apr 20, 2023

Show notes

Toomey and Akin start the show talking about their interivews with Alan Robert and Tony Simerman. Dethklok and Baby Metal are touring together. The guys give their review of the new Metallica record. Newsted is doing a show in Florida. Cavalera to rerecord Morbid Visions and Bestal Devastations. Trey Azagthoth says 'If You Don't Like My Music, F*** You. Go Listen To Some Other Band'. Motley Crue entering the studio with Bob Rock and John 5. The new Waco: Aftermath series is discussed.

Alan Robert (Life of Agony) Apr 17, 2023

Show notes

Alan Robert of Life of Agony returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the 30th Anniversary Tour of River Runs Red. Alan dives into the first show of the tour really setting the stage for the entire tour. Joshua and Alan talk about how much River Runs Red means to the fans and everyone in the crowd. Alan looks back on touring with KMFDM, Carcass, Ozzy and Obituary. The guys look back on the OzzFest 98 lineup and how those side stage bands took over. Alan talks about his history with CBGBs and L'Amour. The guys speak on Alan having to revisit the lyrical content on River Runs Red. Alan and Joshua talk about Alan's new adult coloring book, Beauty of Horror 6: Famous Monsterpieces. Laundry Days on tour are all the rage. The differences between touring today and touring in the 90s is debated. Alan finishes with his thoughts on with fans getting LOA tattoos.

Metallica Marching Band, Sevendust Single and Netflix's Beef Apr 13, 2023

Show notes

Toomey and Akin start with a recap of their respective interviews with Tony Simerman, Marc Lopes and Jen Majura. The guys then dive into all the Metallica coverage this week for the new album. Metallica's Marching Band competition is broken down. Joshua and Akin discuss the new Sevendust single and video "Fence". Gimme Radio is shutting down and the guys talk about the new streaming service for metalheads, ThunderFlix, is debated. A married 911 dispatcher is accused of sexting with multiple cops and the guys have thoughts. The Netflix series Beef is suggested and a new Oklahoma City bombing docuseries is anticipated.

Tony Simerman (CEO of Knucklebonz) Apr 10, 2023

Show notes

Tony Simerman is the CEO & Creative Director of KnuckleBonz, Inc. Tony joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week to discuss the story behind creating KnuckleBonz and giving all us metalheads a collectable that is also fine art! Tony recalls growing up in the Washington DC area and going to shows with his dad seeing Queen and others. Tony talks about starting the company with a Randy Rhoads statue and talking with Randy's mother during the process. The guys dive into the backstory on doing the statues for Pantera and how Zakk Wylde was involved in the story. Tony talks about doing everything with the bands and how all the statues are fully licensed. Tony ends the talk with some Kiss stories and going to Jimmy Page's house to get photos of the classic jumpsuit he was wearing in the era of the statue.

Tony was cool enough to give Talk Toomey listeners a 10% off code for anything over at Knucklebonz.com

PC1KBZ0423

That is valid for 2 weeks after the airing of the podcast.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Nu Pod with Joshua Toomey & Ro Kohli

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected