

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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May 23, 2016 • 1h 15min
Ep. 49 Nick Menza Remembered with Trav Turner (As the Story Grows)
On this episode Trav Turner (As the Story Grows) and I celebrate the life of Nick Menza. Nick Menza was huge part of our musical upbringing. Trav and I discuss Nick's contribution to Megadeth and thrash drumming. The great Nick Menza left us way too early, but left us with a great catalog of music.
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May 19, 2016 • 1h 7min
Ep. 48 Robb Rivera (Nonpoint)
Robb Rivera calls in this week to the Talk Toomey podcast. Robb and I get deep when it comes to touring as a father. Robb talks about the new album "The Poison Red" and what B.C. Kochmit has meant to the band. We talk his Puerto Rican upbringing and love of baseball. I talk with Robb about his record collection.
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May 17, 2016 • 58min
Ep. 47 Madame Mayhem
On this episode, I sit down with Madame Mayhem and her bandmates Billy Grey, Gogi Rhandawa and Percy Trayanov. We all caught up just before their show with Mushroomhead in Louisville, KY. Madame Mayhem talks about her life growing up and what got her into metal. The conversation goes from favorite concert of all time to some Pantera talk to life on the road. Billy fills us in on the future of his project Cyberstar and what is going on in the Fozzy camp. Music on this episode from Madame Mayhem, Cyberstar and Hatebreed.
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May 12, 2016 • 1h 8min
Ep. 46 American Standards
Brandon Kellum and Corey Skowronski call in to this episode of the Talk Toomey Podcast. Brandon and Corey talk about their current tour they are on, their love of System of a Down and the current state of the underground. We discuss their time with Victory Records and how that was good and bad. We reminisce about the old days of Victory with bands like Hatebreed, Snapcase and Earth Crisis. Towards the end of the conversation they flip the script on me and ask me a few questions about what I was listening to back in the day when I joined Primer 55. Overall a great chat.
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May 9, 2016 • 1h 5min
Ep. 45 Mike Howe (Metal Church)
Mike Howe is BACK!! Well actually this is his first time on the podcast, but he is back in Metal Church. Mike and I break down where he has been. He talks about how he joined Metal Church back in 1988. We go over the great albums "Blessing in Disguise", "The Human Factor" and the new album "XI".
Also on this episode, Something Old, Something New with Stephen Anthony. We break down "XI" and "Blessing in Disguise"
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May 6, 2016 • 1h 9min
Ep. 44 Chad Lee (Chad Lee Photography)
Chad Lee calls in this week to Talk Toomey. Chad and I have a great talk about the state of photography and where he began. Chad tells us about the 2016 edition of Ride for Dime Nashville. We discuss his relationship with Dimebag Darrell and the story behind the iconic Dime tribute photo. Chad tells me about how John 5 sparked the idea behind him taking his photography and making a career out of it. Also on this episode is some Ozzy and Zakk Wylde talk. Chad was a great guest and had wonderful stories for the podcast.
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May 2, 2016 • 1h 19min
Ep. 43 Stevie Benton (Drowning Pool, ETDLAP)
Let the podcast hit the floor, Stevie Benton comes on the show this week. Stevie and I talk about the current Drowning Pool album and his upcoming EMP Label Group ep by Even the Dead Love a Parade Stevie also recounts a few naked Dave Williams tales. We talk about the phenomenon that is "Bodies".
Barry Donegan of Look What I Did comes on the podcast to talk the 2016 Presidential Race
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Apr 29, 2016 • 1h 7min
Ep. 42 Jim Breuer
Jim Breuer invades the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Jim and I talk about his upcoming release through Metal Blade Records. Jim Breuer and the Loud and Rowdy have a record dropping on May 27. Jim discusses having Brian Johnson sing on his album and the turmoil around AC/DC. We talk about his favorite band that played on SNL during his tenure.
Erik Hall of the Shoot the Shred podcast is also on this episode. Erik and I have a great chat about podcasting and life in general.
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Apr 25, 2016 • 1h 46min
Ep. 41 Rich Ward (Stuck Mojo, Fozzy)
The Duke of Metal joins the Talk Toomey podcast this week. Rich and I discuss all the happenings in the world of Stuck Mojo. He talks about why Bonz is no longer in the band. We discuss their current PledgeMusic Campaign. We talk about the future of Fozzy and his friendship with Chris Jericho. We discuss touring with all the time he spent touring with Pantera. Rich goes all the way back to the late 80s and we go over the origins of Stuck Mojo as one of the forefathers of Rap Metal. This is a must listen for fans of Rich Ward, Stuck Mojo and Fozzy.
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Apr 21, 2016 • 1h 34min
Ep. 40 Ro Kohli (War Machine Marketing)
Ro Kohli of War Machine Marketing comes on the show this week. We talk about his early days creating Zines and his first interview being Marilyn Manson. He talks about running Roadrunner Records Street Team and working with Slipknot. We discuss the many avenues bands can take to promote their bands and the cost effective ways to get your name out there.
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