

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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Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 7min
Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted joins Talk Toomey to discuss the 30th Anniversary of The Black Album. Jason and Joshua talk about recording with Bob Rock, writing My Friend of Misery and touring the album. This is an amazing hour long chat with the legend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 2, 2021 • 52min
Kyle Thomas (Exhorder)
Kyle Thomas joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss all things Exhorder. Kyle and I go down memory lane and talk about his early musical interests and what got him singing in a band. Kyle discusses signing two record deals with Exhorder before the debut album. We talk about recording at Morrisound Studios with Scott Burns. Kyle jokingly talks about the many breakups of the band and the latest news on Exhorder. Exhorder have come back with a vengeance with their latest releases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 26, 2021 • 41min
Scott Ian Lewis (Carnifex)
Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the latest album, Graveside Confessions. Scott also talks about the re-records they did for the album and having fun digging back into the old tunes. We go over their Korn cover and the influence that Nu Metal has had on the Deathcore Scene. Carnifex is one of the few bands that has completed tours since the country has started to open back up and he tells us about record attendance and merch sales. He also talks about his writing process and his insane notebooks. Overall, great time with Scott. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 19, 2021 • 45min
Phil Demmel (Vio-Lence)
Phil Demmel returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast! Phil is one of my favorite all time guests and this one does not disappoint. Phil and I chat about having big heads and large hats, Titans / Raiders and his newest baby. He discusses being Mr. Quarantine jam and how that helped with his confidence in playing. He spills the beans on almost playing Bloodstock with Devin Townsend. He is so proud of the 5 new Vio-Lence songs and the legacy of the band. He ends with a tour of his bar and talks about making a drumstick chandelier in tribute to Joey Jordison. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 12, 2021 • 43min
Marc Rizzo
Marc Rizzo joins the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss his exit from Soulfly. Marc talks about what spurred his decision to leave the band and his plans moving forward with his solo project. Marc also discusses his Hail The Horns project with Tony Campos. Marc and I discuss Dino joining Soulfly on this upcoming tour and Sepultura's pandemic collaborations. Marc finishes with talking about the love from the fans and hopes to see everyone out on tour soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Aug 5, 2021 • 57min
Wayne Lozinak (Hatebreed)
Wayne Lozinak joins the Talk Toomey podcast to discuss all things Hatebreed. Wayne and Joshua talk about all the albums he participated in and the upcoming Metal Tour of the Year. Wayne talks his love of Kiss and getting into heavier bands such as Metallica and Judas Priest. The guys think back to the early days of Wayne being in the band and Wayne leaving for his day job. Wayne tells us about rejoining the band as a tech and then getting the fulltime gig. They finish up on some Breed Brew talk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 31, 2021 • 51min
Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)
Andreas Kisser of Sepultura joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Andreas joins Joshua Toomey to discuss the SepulQuarta release and the upcoming Quadra tour. Andreas also discusses his time filling in for Scott Ian and Anthrax, what the Big 4 meant to him and hanging with the guys backstage. Andreas also remembers his time working on Roadrunner United with Joey Jordison and working closely with Paul Gray. The guys get into some classic talk about Arise being Sepultura's dream record, working with Scott Burns and Morrisound Studios. They finish up talking about the great drummers that have played for Sepultura and how lucky they have been to work with some greats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 22, 2021 • 44min
Dee Snider
Dee Snider returns to Talk Toomey to discuss his latest Jamey Jasta produced solo effort, "Leave a Scar". Dee is excited for his 2nd record with Jasta and feels he has more to say this time around. Dee talks about wanting Corpsegrinder on the record and singing onstage with Attack Attack!. He also discusses selling off his past catalog, how Sebastian Bach should do an album like this and how singers benefit from being the voice of the band. He finishes off with a great Phil Anselmo story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 12min
Michael "Padge" Paget (Bullet For My Valentine)
Michael Paget of Bullet For My Valentine joins the Talk Toomey podcast. Padge discusses their upcoming self titled album, playing Download Pilot and being super anxious to get back on stage. He explains how Kurt Cobain made him want to play guitar, but Dimebag was the character he wanted to be. Padge also talks The Poison and how they didn't know what to expect with the record. The episode starts out with the booming voice of Chuck Loesch . Chuck and I discuss the upcoming Blacklist record, Megadeth cameos and naming your kids after bands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 8, 2021 • 56min
Michael Gilbert (Flotsam and Jetsam)
Flotsam and Jetsam have returned with a killer new record, Blood in the Water. Michael Gilbert joins Joshua Toomey and Talk Toomey to discuss the upward trajectory of the band, Eric's vocals continuing to get better and the process of recording their home studios. Michael also talks about being able to fine tune the record throughout the pandemic and getting back to Europe for touring. Joshua and Michael also reflect on Metallica's Black Album and Jason Newsted helping a 17 year old Michael in the early days of Flotsam and Jetsam with club owners. The guys also talk Michael watching Korn blow up on one if their tours together. Michael also gives his opinion on paid meet and greets and Toomey talks about the missed opportunity to pay $25 to meet Ace Frehley.This episode starts out with friend of the show, Chris Akin. Chris is joins the podcast to discuss the relaunch of Heavy Metal Television. Chris and Toomey also discuss interviewing Linda Perry together, Toomey moving over to Knotfest and finding bands on Headbanger's Ball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.