The Eddie Trunk Podcast

In a heartfelt conversation, Taime Downe opens up about coping with the loss of his fiancée Kim and how it reinforced his commitment to sobriety. Despite tour challenges, including an early bus breakdown, he's finding strength through music and his band family. Downe also discusses Faster Pussycat's latest single 'Motorbike,' their approach to releasing new music, and their extensive upcoming tour with The Supersuckers.Plus, former Guns N' Roses and Sixx:AM guitarist DJ Ashba discusses his innovative venture into GDM, blending rock guitar with dance music. He shares insights about performing at Vegas clubs, his creative process, and the challenges of bridging two distinct musical worlds. Ashba also discusses the status of Sixx:AM, his memorable moments with GNR, and how his successful fabrication business allows him creative freedom to explore new musical territories. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

After decades of friendship and collaboration, guitar legends Steve Vai and Joe Satriani reveal details about their new band SatchVai and their latest single 'I Wanna Play My Guitar.' They discuss the creative process behind the project, working with vocalist Glenn Hughes, and their upcoming European tour. The conversation also touches on their experiences performing Van Halen songs with different singers and their perspectives on David Lee Roth's return to performing. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - From his KISS tribute band Kuarantine's success with 'Turn on the Night' to Fozzy's latest single, Chris Jericho opens up about balancing wrestling and music. He shares hilarious stories about early WASP interviews, the evolution of stage names, and his deep connection to 80s KISS. The conversation weaves through Billy Squier samples, wrestling personas, and the challenges of maintaining dual careers in entertainment. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his recent conversation with Paul Rodgers who shares his journey from forming Bad Company to their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. He reveals fascinating stories about recording their debut album at a haunted mansion, working with Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and the origins of classics like 'Rock and Roll Fantasy' and 'Shooting Star.' Rodgers also discusses his remarkable recovery from three strokes and his return to music with the 'Midnight Rose' album. Also in this week's podcast, a chat with Rikki Rockett who opens up about Poison's potential 40th anniversary headlining tour in 2026. He shares exciting news about his band The Rockett Mafia's upcoming charity show, their unique approach to covering classic songs, and his forthcoming memoir 'Ghost Notes.'  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie shares his interview with rock legend Don Felder who shared the story behind his new album 'The Vault,' born from discovering decades of forgotten recordings in storage. He revealed how his slide guitar changed the Eagles' sound, the surprising origin of 'Hotel California,' and his journey from writing music beds for the band to creating his own path. With remarkable candor, Felder reflects on making peace with his Eagles past while embracing his creative freedom today. After that, Eddie brings you his conversation with Wendy Dio who discussed the upcoming Rock for Ronnie cancer benefit concert (on May 18th) and the Dio Cancer Fund's groundbreaking research. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie shares his interview with Halestorm's Lzzy Hale discussing the creative process behind the band's latest music with producer Dave Cobb, as well as detailing upcoming performances, including a seven-week European tour with Iron Maiden and their role in Black Sabbath's historic farewell show. In the second interview, Eddie steps into the world of concert lighting with industry veteran Cosmo Wilson, who reveals the technical evolution and artistic challenges of illuminating rock's biggest shows. From his early days witnessing KISS concerts to becoming AC/DC's trusted lighting director, Wilson shares incredible stories about working with Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, and more.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - it's Eddie's recent interview with Def Leppard's Rick Allen where they discussed the Raven Drum Foundation Second Annual Benefit Concert and the impact first responders have had on his life, the evolution of his drum kits, plans for the upcoming Def Leppard shows, their recent cover of Stand By Me and much more! Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his conversation with Smith/Kotzen's Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen about their new album, Black Light / White Noise, what the writing process was like for them and how they decide who sings which songs, the stories behind the concept and titles, how the two of them originally linked up, and a little bit on what to expect on Iron Maiden's upcoming tour.  Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this week's episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you his chat with Alex Lifeson and Andy Curran about the new album from their group Envy Of None, stij(ē)n wāvz. They talk about the creative process, how the group came to be, if there will be live shows coming up and much more, plus, some conversation about Alex's relationship with Geddy Lee and more on Rush. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation

On this episode of The Eddie Trunk Podcast - Eddie brings you something a little different. It's a taste of what his daily talk show looks like outside of all the interviews, featuring a recent caller-driven show with special guest comedian Dean Delray sitting in, asking our audience to call in the top 5 concerts they've ever attended. Catch Eddie Trunk every M-F from 3:00-5:00pm ET on Trunk Nation on SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103.And don’t forget to follow Eddie on Twitter  and Instagram!Follow the link to get your free 3-month trial of SiriusXM: http://siriusxm.com/eddietrunk Find all episodes of Trunk Nation: https://siriusxm.com/trunknation