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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May 31, 2021 • 46min
Jose Mangin - Drag The Waters
Jose Mangin of SiriusXM Liquid Metal and Octane joins Drag The Waters this week. Jose is on to talk about the inheriting of Vinnie Paul's limo and the GOFUNDME that was started to restore it to it's former glory. Jose and I also talk about his recent interview with all the members of Metallica and the sweaty tee shirt fiasco. We also dive into us meeting on Fear Factory's bus in 1998 and some Memphis talk.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
May 30, 2021 • 46min
Riki Rachtman - Drag The Waters
Riki Rachtman joins the Drag The Waters podcast to discuss his new metal video show called "The Ball". Riki talks about how this show came together and how he became involved with Gimme Metal. He also discusses filming the show and locations and the guests are announced. We dive into the times Pantera were on the Headbangers Ball and when he first saw the band live. Always a pleasure to speak to Riki.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
May 29, 2021 • 53min
Heidi Shepherd (Butcher Babies) - Drag The Waters
Heidi Shepherd joins the Drag The Waters Podcast this week. Heidi discusses hearing metal for the first time and feeling it throughout her body. We also talk about her first hearing Pantera, covering Fucking Hostile and touring with Phil Anselmo. She tells of the time Vinnie Paul came to see them before his death. We also talk about them touring with Danzig, what's next for Butcher Babies and more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
May 29, 2021 • 47min
Jeremy Spencer (Psychosexual) - Drag The Waters
Jeremy Spencer joins Drag The Waters: THE Pantera Podcast this week. Jeremy is on to talk about the upcoming PsychoSexual single and the future of the band. We talk about the livestreams and what he thought of doing a show with no crowd. Jeremy also recalls the time his early band in Indiana was able to open for a little known Pantera in 1990. Jeremy talks about the grind of trying to get a band together and the ups and downs before Five Finger Death Punch was formed. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Dec 4, 2020 • 47min
DTW - David Ellefson // Matt Byrne
David Ellefson of Megadeth joins Drag The Waters. Dave is on to discuss the time Dimebag was offered the gig in Megadeth, how Vinnie Paul suggested they open with Hangar 18 and the origins of the Black Tooth. Dave also talks about his new book Rock Star Hitman and lets us know how the recent Ellefson live shows went. David is one of the best interviews out there and this one does not disappoint.Matt Byrne of Hatebreed also pops on to talk about the time Dimebag jumped up with them to play a song and how Vinnie Paul influenced his drumming. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Nov 12, 2020 • 47min
Ep. 270 Matt Byrne (Hatebreed)
Matt Byrne of Hatebreed joins the podcast this week. Matt is on to discuss the latest Hatebreed album "Weight of the False Self". Matt and I also talk about our lawn equipment, how being off tour has been and his history in Hatebreed. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Nov 5, 2020 • 47min
Buck Dharma (Blue Oyster Cult)
Buck Dharma joins Toomey and Wadzilla to discuss the latest BOC record, touring with KISS and what took them so long to record a new record. This is the final episode of Diabolus In Podcastica. Thank you to everyone that checked out an episode.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 10min
DTW - Patrick King
Patrick King is Vinnie Paul's longtime HELLYEAH drum tech. Patrick has great stories about becoming Vinnie's tech, touring with the band throughout the years and partying with Vin. Patrick also grew up in Dallas where he saw the band in their pre-Cowboys formation and running into Dime at the clubs. Things do get a somber tone when Patrick recounts learning of Vinnie's passing and working with the crew for Vinnie's video memorial.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Oct 15, 2020 • 56min
Mark Eglinton
Mark Eglinton is the co-writer of the Rex Brown book "Official Truth, 101 Proof: The Inside Story of Pantera". Mark joins the show and sets the record straight on some of the comments made by Rex around the time of the release of the book. Mark discusses the writing process and traveling with Rex while Rex was a member of Down. We also talk about how the members of Down treated him while he was out with the band, his thoughts on Pantera and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
Oct 8, 2020 • 48min
Ep. 269 Robb Rivera (Nonpoint)
Robb Rivera returns to the Talk Toomey Podcast to discuss the upcoming Nonpoint LiveStream. On Oct 10th you can see them perform Statement in it's entirety. The live event is entitled "20 Years Of Making A Statement" and more info can be found at www.nonpoint.com. We talk about the making of Statement, the tours and everything surrounding the record. We also go over what he has been up to these last few months and the future of Nonpoint. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talktoomey?fan_landing=true)
