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
Mentioned books
Nov 9, 2021 • 26min
LGND
Chad Ruhlig of LGND and For The Fallen Dreams joins Throwback Throwdown with Toomey. Chad is on to discuss the lastest single "Pagan Prayer", writing with FTFD and his love of Limp Bizkit. Chad also talks Slipknot and the fairy tale story that is The Ghost Inside.
Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
Chevelle / Unleash The Archers
Sam Loeffler of Chevelle joins Throwback Throwdown with Toomey. Sam joins the show to discuss "Niratias" and coming up with artwork and weird shit with his brother. Sam talks about playing in a band with his brother and being on the same page with Pete. Says they are two people sharing one brain when it comes to Chevelle. Sam tells the story of his brother in law replacing their other brother in the band years ago. He also gives us some concert memories from Chicago, talks touring with Type O Negative and Peter Steele being overly kind when their trailer and gear was stolen.Up next, Brittney Slayes of Unleash The Archers joins the program. Brittney is on to discuss touring post pandemic, streaming on Twitch and meeting fans in person from online. She also talks about some Halloween memories and the changes she has seen in the music business in the last 15 years.
Oct 26, 2021 • 28min
Tetrarch
Josh and Diamond of Tetrarch join Joshua Toomey and Throwback Throwdown on the Knotfest Official Twitch. They discuss playing Oregon Trail, the lost art of band practice and playing shows again after 18 months. Josh and Diamond also discuss being anxious before the first shows back and the reception to "Unstable". Diamond gives us her case for Load and Reload in some Metallica talk. They answer some chatroom questions about how they met, preshow food and who they would like to tour with. Diamond also talks about being on lists with other women and more.
Oct 21, 2021 • 54min
David Ellefson (The Lucid)
David Ellefson joins Joshua Toomey and The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his last few months, The Lucid and the movie Dwellers. David talks about going out in public after the video leaked online and dipping his toes back into getting around people. His self proclaimed vacation gave him time to get his life in order and get things right. David also tells some great Nick Menza stories and talks about the upcoming documentary the Menza family is putting together. We talk about his time with Peavey and recording Cryptic Writings in Nashville. And a Talk Toomey episode wouldn't be complete without a Pantera story!
Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister)
Jay Jay French joins The Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his new book, Twisted Business. Jay Jay and I talk about his early days before Twisted Sister, protesting injustice in the 1960s and his Kiss audition. We also talk about the bar scene in the 70s and how it will never be able to be reproduced now. Jay Jay also discusses the 10 year struggle before getting signed and if they ever thought of changing the name in those years. We get a little Sevendust talk in there and did you know there were Boy Scout Cookies???
Oct 19, 2021 • 52min
Sumo Cyco / Anthrax
Skye and Matt from Sumo Cyco join the show to discuss the latest Suneater video. Skye also talks about editing the videos herself and what it takes to shoot the Sumo Cyco videos. Matt and Skye go over their favorite videos and talk the future of the band.Next up, Jonathan Donais of Anthrax joins the show. Jonathan is on to discuss how he joined Anthrax, his history with Shadows Fall and his latest project, Living Wreckage.
Oct 14, 2021 • 54min
Matt Heafy (Trivium)
Matt Heafy of Trivium joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss their latest album, In The Court of the Dragon. Matt and I also talk about Twitch, Knotfest Iowa, Machine Gun Kelly and changing with the times. Matt tells his love of Metallica's Black Album and talks about writing a children's book. We also go over the Metal Tour Of The Year with Megadeth and collaborating with Richard Marx.
Oct 12, 2021 • 52min
Josh Pray / Matt Naas
Josh Pray is a comedian and content creator that has been putting out great Metal infused videos for years. Recently he warned MGK not to mess with Slipknot fans and MGK did not listen! Josh joins the show to discuss his latest batch of videos, his journey through comedy and pockets on dresses.Friend of the show, Matt Naas of the Roach Koach Podcast joins the show to discuss Trick Tracts, Richie Faulkner almost dying on stage and Lars Ulrich's comments on Jason Newsted leaving Metallica. We also discuss Henry Rollins and the Spice Girls.
Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 16min
Page Hamilton (Helmet)
Legend Alert!! Page Hamilton of Helmet joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Page and I discuss touring and not touring through Covid. Missing Helmet during the breakup in the late 90s. His move to LA and seeing the movie locations around town. He brought up (not me) his influence on Pantera. Page talks about the origin of the Helmet sound. We also discuss their upcoming live album, CBGBs and The Judgement Night soundtrack.
Oct 5, 2021 • 1h
Drowning Pool / The Agonist
CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool joined Throwback Throwdown with Toomey this week. CJ and I go way back and we reminisce about playing shows together and our memories of Dave Williams. Cj also talks about "Bodies" and still loving the song. CJ tells us about 9/11 and Clint from Sevendust waking them up to the tragedy. He also discusses Jason Moreno and his range, hanging with Pantera and rehearsing next to Phil's early band Razor White. Next up, Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist joins the show. Vicky and her horde of Twitch followers came in on a mission! Vicky and I discuss the latest album, shooting videos and toxic comment sections.
