

Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey
Joshua Toomey
In the world of music podcasting, there are basically two categories - podcasts by fans, and podcasts by famed musicians that have reached the pinnacle of success. Somewhere in the middle of that is the Talk Toomey podcast. Hosted by Joshua Toomey, who previously was a member of national recording artists Primer 55, Talk Toomey avoids the pitfalls of fandom and the backslapping glad handing that comes from successful bands shamelessly talking to each other. Instead, you get focused, powerful and real looks into “the inner circle” of being a hard rock/heavy metal band, complete with questions most are too afraid to ask because their experience doesn’t meet or exceed the level needed to ask and relate. Talk Toomey has been regularly hailed as a top show since the onset, being highlighted on sites like Blabbermouth, Brave Words, etc. Talk Toomey is released for music fans free every Thursday!
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Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 2min
Dave "Snake" Sabo (Skid Row)
Dave "Snake" Sabo joins Joshua Toomey and the Talk Toomey Podcast. Dave is on to talk about the new Skid Row album, The Gang's All Here". Snake and Joshua start the episode with some Jake "The Snake" Roberts and classic WWF talk. Dave talks about being at Wrestlemania 6 and hanging with the wrestlers until 5am. Snake tells the story of meeting Erik Grönwall and getting him in the band. Snake then talks about the rehearsals for the Scorpions shows and how well they went. Snake talks about getting a pass from metal fans that don't dig the hair era. Dave tells the story of Jon Bon Jovi giving him camcorders one year for Christmas and how the footage from those cameras became the Skid Row Home videos. He also talks about the Pantera reunion and taking them on tours back in the day. He speaks about one show on the tour where both Pantera and Soundgarden played together. He is proud that Skid Row can play with both Pantera and Megadeth and then play with Bon Jovi. He also quick hits on magazines vs podcasts, concert YouTube rabbit holes and the Sam Loomis leaks, Elvis movie and playing on Saturday Night Live. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
Laptops, Mustaine/Hetfield, Godsmack No More, Bill Burr Review
Toomey and Akin start the show with some talk about their respective Wednesday 13 interviews. The Ronnie vs Bach vs Trunk saga continues. Mustaine talks wanting to write new tunes with Hetfield. Toomey has thoughts on the classic Megadeth cover of These Boots. There is a study that shows extreme metal guitarists are more apt to impress other extreme metal guitarists. Bloodywood talks about coming to the states for the first time. Rage Against the Machine tour is cancelled due to injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 5, 2022 • 16min
LTL Mini: Monte Pittman (Ministry)
Monte Pittman of Ministry recently sat down with Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Podcast at Louder Than Life. Monte talks about seeing Taepai Houston and sending video of their performance to his daughter. Monte speaks on joining Ministry and having fun in the band. Monte and Joshua talk about how it's always the perfect time for Ministry. He talks about how he always wanted to be a professional musician and how he teaches people to never turn down a gig. Monte recalls teaching Madonna the Pantera classic A New Level and working with Sporty Spice. Monte teaches guitar while out on the road, so make sure to hit up his Patreon and get some lessons! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 2022 • 28min
Wednesday 13
Wednesday 13 joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss the upcoming album, Horrifier. Wednesday 13 discusses producing and recording this album himself, the anticipation of release week and initial reaction to the album. Wednesday talks about writing with guitarist Roman Surman and his fascination with serial killers. He also talks about watching a Jeffery Dahmer doc with Alice Cooper on Christmas Eve one year. The guys also talk about writing emotional songs vs writing songs based on movies. Joshua and Wednesday discuss their love of Kiss. They finish with some vintage toy talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 30, 2022 • 11min
LTL Mini: Chris Garza (Suicide Silence)
Chris Garza of Suicide Silence sat down to talk with Talk Toomey at their recent stop at Louder Than Life. Chris and Joshua talk about the art of podcasting and how they can ask the questions that you can't as a punisher in the wild. Chris talks about his love of Nu Metal and his go to records. He also talks about listening to Korn's Life Is Peachy on DMT. Garza leaves us with the future of Suicide Silence and talks about releasing a new single on Halloween night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 22min
Louder Than Life Recap and Falling In Reverse Laptops
Toomey and Akin start the show with a recap of the four days that Joshua spent at Louder Than Life and the best live bands of the weekend. Joshua tells the tale of being 6 ft from KISS right before they go on stage and how surreal it was to see them that close in full makeup. The guys also speak about Toomey meeting Corey Taylor and Clown from Slipknot and him yucking it up with Griff Taylor. Toomey may have shed a tear during Jelly Roll's set and his thoughts on Tenacious D and Gwar live. They also talk about Falling In Reverse's laptop issues and Eddie Trunk being out of touch. Jim Root throws shade at RATM and Metallica to play classics for Jonny Z. They finish up with some recommendations and talk about the "11 Minutes" doc on Paramount+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 2022 • 24min
Carson Pace (The Callous Daoboys)
Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys joined the Talk Toomey podcast from the road. Carson is on the show to discuss their latest album, Celebrity Therapist. Carson talks about the writing process, trainwrecks onstage and imposter syndrome. Carson speaks on writing lyrics that mean something to him and a bar of excellence. He also talks about how all art has become disposable and growing up in Atlanta. Carson discusses making videos and how funny it was to "ride a bear". Carson leaves up with their current touring plans and what is next for the band. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 2022 • 1h 19min
Metallica's Helping Hands, Ozzy is #1 and Clerks 3 Review
Joshua and Chris return this week with the good, the bad and the ugly! The good is definitely Toomey's return the stage. The guys discuss Toomey's first show since 2009 and the reaction from the fans. The also good is the talk of Ozzy having a #1 album, Testament and the fear of losing their bass player to Megadeth and Butcher Babies to release new music. Metallica and their Helping Hands foundation is discussed. Joshua gives his review of the latest gem from Kevin Smith, Clerks 3. The bad is Toomey having to apologize to Motley Crue for not believing in the stadium tour. The ugly is absolutely Akin and Toomey's god-awful football teams. They end the show speaking on the terrible performances from the Titans and the Browns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 2022 • 17min
Jeremy Spencer (Semi-Rotted)
Jeremy Spencer of Semi-Rotted and ex-Five Finger Death Punch is on the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Jeremy is on the program to discuss his latest ep, Deader Than Dead. Jeremy speaks on the reception of Semi-Rotted, Will Ramos guesting on the latest single and his love of horror movies. Jeremy and Joshua also talk a little KISS, writing lyrics and his history with his current band members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 2022 • 58min
Tommy Lee OnlyFans, Ozzy Halftime Snub and Art Cruz Reaction
Toomey and Akin start the show with some football smack talk. The guys then give some heated debate on Art Cruz's comments on Randy Blythe in the latest interview with Talk Toomey. They then discuss Dino Cazares saying that he will announce the new Fear Factory singer in February and do we even care? The guys dive into Tommy Lee and fans upset that genitals are out all over the place at Motley Crue shows. Tommy Lee also has an onlyfans account! Joshua and Chris speak on Ozzy and the halftime nonsense and then review the latest from the Prince of Darkness himself. Chris recommends Jurassic Park and Joshua ends the show with more football tomfoolery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


