Talk Toomey with Joshua Toomey

Nadja Peulen of Coal Chamber joins Joshua Toomey and Ro Kohli on Nu Pod. Nadja speaks on the recent summer tour that Coal Chamber and Mudvayne just finished. She talks about working on artwork for an upcoming graphic novel, acting gigs and CruelTees. The guys ask her about moving to LA when she was 18. jamming with Iggy Pop and getting the Coal Chamber gig. Nadja reminisces about the Livin La Vida Loco Tour with Machine Head and Slipknot and talks about her love of stoner rock. She discusses being around Gwar all summer and watching them get ready as she is having coffee in catering. She looks back on Coal Chamber ending in the early 2000s and DevilDriver forming. Roadrunner United is brought up and she talks highly of recording Rivals. Joshua gets all bass nerd on her and talks about her tone. They both talk about preferring stage monitors to in ears. They end the interview with the Rock Superstar video shoot, more graphic novel talk and Ro asks for her top 5 non metal albums for metalheads.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morgan and Mercedes from Kittie sat down with Joshua Toomey and Nu Pod to discuss the return of Kittie, their loyal fans and playing both Sick New World and When We Were Young Fests. Morgan dives into the absence making the fans want Kittie to return and Mercedes adds that they saw an uptick in fans when the documentary was released. They also started to see support on TikTok and other social media platforms. Mercedes speaks on seeing familiar faces in the crowd and they both take the Nu Metal Bracket Challenge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Ro takes control of the Nu Pod and interviews Toomey about his history with Primer 55, nu metal roots and early touring. Toomey talks about the album that got him into playing music, friends in school that helped along the way and his early bands. The guys talk about OzzFest 2000 and some shared stories. Toomey talks about meeting Bobby Burns and Primer 55. He gives the details on joining the band in 2002. The band coming back together in 2007 and what made him get off the road. The guys also talk about the future touring plans and if Toomey would go back on the road. They finish off with a new segment called "Nu or Nah"!! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toomey and Ro talk about Toomey's latest trek to Louder Than Life. Toomey goes day by day with behind the scenes stories of his interviews and artists he saw in the media area. Toomey ran into Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire, Gene Hoglan and was mere feet from the mighty Dave Mustaine. He also recaps his interviews with Kittie, P-Nut from 311, Brendan Small and more. Joshua also delves into his not so pleasant interaction with YouTube sensation Oliver Anthony. That story is a must listen. Overall a great weekend of music and stories throughout the episode.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toomey and Ro dive into this week in Nu Metal! Helmet has released a new song, In This Moment cover Bjork and Static- X announce more tour dates. Sevendust discuss being labeled Nu Metal. Toomey and Ro also dive into the preperation of Toomey's interviews at Louder Than Life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toomey and Ro go through the entire lineup of the 2023 edition of Louder Than Life. The guys talk about the bands they hope to see and tell past stories about seeing some of the bands back in the day. Ro also gives his review of the Metallica/Pantera show at SoFi Stadium and the stand alone Pantera show in San Diego. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Brandyberry joined Joshua Toomey and Nu Pod to discuss From Ashes to New's latest album, Blackout. Ro was out sick so Joshua dove deep with Matt about Blackout being a concept album, fusing modern rap with metal and the video making process. Matt and Joshua speak on reading fan comments, hating a blow up doll in a video and finding inspiration in Dane Cook. The "Hate Me Too" video is shut down in many countries for crazy reasons. Matt gives his top 5 tour essentials and the guys dive into some NFL talk.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Jay Oakerson joins the Nu Pod ranks this week!! Big Jay, Joshua and Ro dive into Big Jay's thoughts on Ghost and discovering Kiss as a kid. Joshua talks about getting fruity drinks at a Pantera concert and Big Jay talks meeting Slipknot on the Mayhem Tour. Ro brings up Big Jay touring with Korn and Comics vs Musicians is discussed. Three Days Grace beef, Corey Feldman love and Cinderella talk. The guy's dive into comics that get a bad rap like Gallagher, Carrot Top and Dane Cook. People that pop on the internet and if there is jealousy in comedian circles. Big Jay's newest special, Dog Belly, is broken down. The guys finish strong with talks about wheelchair pits in the nursing home, Onyx, Wu-Tang, Korn bible study and Phil Anselmo rants.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Pauley from Of Mice & Men joins Nu Pod this week to discuss the latest OM&M record, Tether. Aaron and the guys talk about the decision to produce, mix and master all in house. Aaron speaks on working with Kayzo and reflects on touring with Linkin Park and how pivotal that tour was for the band. Aaron, Joshua and Ro then breakdown Aaron's Top 5 Nu Metal albums list. There are some sneaky good records on this list and some hidden gems. Mudvayne over Slipknot? Where is Papa Roach on the list? Pressure 4-5 make an appearance? Listen and find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nothing more Nu than a Heavy Metal cartoon, right? This week on Nu Pod, the guys bring you Brendon Small of Metalocalypse!! Brendon, Ro and Toomey start the podcast out with some talk about Metallica's Some Kind of Monster and Brendon speaks on how the documentary was an important part of the Metalocalypse. Ro asks about the history of Metalocalypse and they talk about how it is rooted in making fun of reality TV. Brendon discusses the process of writing not only the episodes of the show, but also the songs that each episode is based around. Horses, Gene Hoglan and the writing process is broken down. Ulrich Wild, Galatikon and Get Thee Hence is discussed. Is Dethklok Taylor Swift? The guys end with talks about the upcoming BabyKlok tour with Baby Metal and Dethklok.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.