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!
Episodes
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Jan 13, 2022 • 1h 33min
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss everything going on in his world. Jelly Roll and Toomey talk about his recent Grand Ole Opry debut, his weight loss goals and getting up with Shinedown for Simple Man. The guys also talk about the song Save Me and how we always wants to evoke emotion when he writes. He also remembers back to touring with ICP and Mushroomhead and how MH really helped him on that tour. Jelly Roll gives us his Mount Rushmore of Independent Hip Hop Moguls! You know there had to be some Tennessee Titans and how he has befriended Taylor Lewan talk in there. Joshua and Chris start the show talking about Judas Priest touring as a 4 piece and the guys have their opinions about the situation. To end the show, they give their thoughts on Jelly Roll's Mount Rushmore and then give their picks of the week.
Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 6min
Robb Rivera (nonpoint)
Joshua and Chris start the show off discussing the Rayna Foss is or isn't missing news, Sammy Hagar to Pantera and talk some Nonpoint. Robb Rivera then joins the show to discuss the latest Ruthless EP, touring through covid and going to see Metallica at The Metro. Robb enters the Throwback Throwdown and gives us his Top 5 Thrash Drummers list. Toomey and Chris then give their lists and break down Robb's. The show ends with some new music and TV recommendations.
Dec 16, 2021 • 45min
Brandon Boyd (Incubus)
Brandon Boyd joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his latest solo release, Echoes and Cocoons. Brandon talks about the back story of "Pocket Knife" and the origin of the lyrics. We discuss growing food during the pandemic, starting the Moonlight Art Collective and selling prints of his work. Brandon gives some Incubus history and talks Make Yourself, touring with Black Sabbath and Pantera. There is a great Korn road story and he talks the upcoming Incubus shows.
Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 12min
Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy)
Will Putney joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week to discuss the latest from Fit For An Autopsy. Joshua talks with Will about his writing process, the band dynamic of Will writing and recording and sending the band off to tour. Will also goes into working with Body Count, Knocked Loose and what got him into producing. Will also talks about the pros and cons of working with bands and what he can take to his own band through those experiences. He finishes off with his Mount Rushmore of producers.
Dec 2, 2021 • 50min
Brian "Head" Welch & Jevon "ODW" Barnes
Brian "Head" Welch introduces you to Jevon "ODW" Barnes on this week's episode of Talk Toomey. ODW and Head join Joshua Toomey to discuss ODW's past and tackling tough subjects in his music and videos. ODW talks about his past in drugs and his struggles. Head discusses meeting ODW and connecting through faith. Head updates us on Love and Death and gives some love to Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire and his bbqing skills. He also talks about the latest Korn tour and struggling through other members getting Covid and finishing the shows.
Nov 30, 2021 • 31min
Terry Glaze
Terry Glaze joins Throwback Throwdown with Toomey to discuss his new project Evel Frehley. Terry talks about writing and recording a new album through the pandemic with his Dallas bandmates. Terry dives into his early influences and going to see concerts back in the day. Terry goes over how Pantera came together and meeting Vinnie and Dime as teenagers. He gives his top 3 Pantera records.
Nov 23, 2021 • 30min
'68
Josh Scogin of '68 joins Joshua Toomey and Knotfest's Throwback Throwdown with Toomey. Josh talks about '68's current tour with Every Time I Die, the covid protocols on the Korn tour and filling up a stage with just 2 members. Josh and Joshua talk about Atlanta in the 90s, early concert memories and touring the south right out of high school. Josh also tells us about the origins of '68 and not wanting to do just another 5-piece band.
Nov 18, 2021 • 40min
Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves)
Doc Coyle of Bad Wolves joins the Talk Toomey Podcast. Doc is here to discuss the latest Bad Wolves record, his Ex-Man Podcast and adapting to the times with music promotion. Doc talks about the process of adding new vocalist D.L. and hoping the fans of Bad Wolves embrace him. Doc also talks about playing in The Wedding Band with Kirk Hamment and the touring future of Bad Wolves.
Nov 16, 2021 • 32min
Prong
Tommy Victor of Prong joined Joshua Toomey and Throwback Throwdown with Toomey. Tommy was on to discuss their tour with Black Label Society and Obituary, Prong's legacy and his history with CBGBs. Tommy talks about Zakk and Dime being the best of the best. He also mixed Helmet back in the day and talks about touring with Helmet through the years. There is some Danzig, Beavis and Butthead talk and becoming a new father at 55.
Nov 11, 2021 • 42min
Don Jamieson
Don Jamieson joins the Talk Toomey Podcast this week. Don and I discuss his trip to RockNPod in Nashville, roasting Kiss Meets The Phantom of the Park and the growing podcast world. We talk about his moving to Anthony Cumia's Compound Media and starting That Jamieson Show. Don talks about touring with bands and playing alternative venues. He also gives his thoughts on early Slipknot shows and ruining Slipknot's Madison Square Garden after show. We also talk about different styles of interviewing and making headlines.
