The Nothing Shocking Podcast

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 343 with our guest Emily Wolfe (Solo Artist, Rock Musician, Singer-Guitarist).  We discuss her latest single Lips featuring Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal.  We also discuss her albums, The Blowback, Outlier, Emily Wolfe and more! 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 342 with our guest Brendan Page of Andovia.  We discuss their debut album Delusion, the music scene in Athens/Atlanta area, and more!

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 341 with our guest Megan McDuffee (composer, producer, vocalist, and songwriter).  We discuss her new single Salvation, her first 42-date tour, collaborations, video game soundtracks, and more!

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https://meganmcduffee.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 340 with our guest Mickey Lyxx.  We discuss his new singles Washington's Spies, Persepolis, and Gates of Buda.  We also discuss his first album Freezing Speed and more!

Recent announcement: Mickey Lyxx Band - Kingdom Come Tour supporting Praying Mantis

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 339 with our guest Matt Bachand of Living Wreckage and Shadows Fall.  We discuss the new single Righteous Side of Sanity by Living Wreckage and plans for a new album.  We also discuss new single Souls Devoured from Shadows Fall, and more!  

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https://livingwreckage.com/

https://www.shadowsfallmusic.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 338 with our guest Silas Hite (Emmy winning freelance composer and The Satin Cowboy & the Seven Deadly Sins).  We discuss his journey in making music as a multi-instrumentalist for commercials, documentary's, video games, film and solo artist. We also discuss his albums Songs of John Prine (2026); Return of the Vampire Hustlers From Hell (2026), Chicha Macabre (2025), and more!  

At the end of the episode check out - They're on the Move, opening track from Return of the Vampire Hustlers From Hell. 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 337 with our guest Jeff Young of Kings of Thrash and the Jeff Young Group (Formerly of Megadeth).  We discuss King's of Thrash new single "Bullets Ready, Video, and plans for a full album.  We also discuss the Jeff Young Group collaborations with other artists for a new album, and more!

King's of Thrash features David Ellefson (former co-founder and bassist of Megadeth); Jeff Young ex-Megadeth guitarist; vocalist Chaz Leon; and Fred Aching on Drums.

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https://www.lightningrising.com

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 336 with our guest Francis Ruiz of Buckcherry and 40 Cycle Hum).  We discuss 40-Cycle Hum's new single "Remember the Days,' upcoming live show in Nashville, and plans for a second full length album.  We also discuss Buckcherry's tour, beginnings as a drum tech for the Scorpions, and more!

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https://www.facebook.com/francisruizdrums/

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https://www.instagram.com/40cyclehum/?hl=en

https://www.buckcherry.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 335 with our guest Michale Graves (Fomerly of thee Misfits,Graves, Gotham Road, and Solo Artist). We discuss his recent signing with Epochal Artist Records, song writing, recent God Bless America Tour, and more!

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https://officialmichalegraves.com/

https://x.com/RadioDeadly

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 334 with our guest Trey Calloway.   We discuss his recent singles and songwriting award.  We also discuss his next full length album, Truck Around released in May, and more!

For more information:

https://treycallowaymusic.com/

Other Singles Mentioned in this episode:

Hank U

She Misses Being Mrs. 

The Ballad of Righteous and Wrong

One Tough Job

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 333 with our guest Chuck Treece (McRad, Our Town, Bing Krosby, The Movement, Underdog, G-Love, Stiffed, Punkadelic, ACTiVATE)..  We discuss his newest collaboration Our Town, his skate punk band Bing Krosby, McRad, Underdog, and more! 

Our Town (Eye Can Tell) - Featuring: Chuck Treece, Kieran Treece, and Rachel Anne

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https://www.instagram.com/chucktreece/?hl=en

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https://www.pewcenterarts.org/fellow/chuck-treece

https://www.instagram.com/mcrad/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 332 with our guest Pat Fontaine of XYZ.  We discuss the bands touring and one off shows, 1989 debut album, 1991 Hungry, and  more! 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 331 with our guest John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting - Part II.  We discuss his upcoming co-headline tour with Edwin McCain; update on Music Matters Challenge; and more! 

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https://letmusicfillmyworld.org/challenge/

https://johnondrasik.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 330 with our guest Edwin McCain.  We discuss his upcoming co-headline tour with Five For Fighting, his latest album Lucky, the Masked Singer, and more! 

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https://edwin.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNz1rXbD-0yfGBX5sTrRTIg

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 329 with our guest Joey Huffman (Witness, Hank Williams Jr, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & the X-pensive Winos; Soul Asylum, Brother Cane, Drivin' n' Cryin', The Georgia Satellites, Izzy Stradlin, Matchbox 20, Cee-Lo Green and many more!).  We discuss his book "East of the Sun: Memoirs of an Accidental Rock Star," producing and guiding up and coming bands; Career highlights, and more! 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 328 with our guest Stephen DePace of Flipper..  We discuss Flipper's new lineup changes, upcoming tour, collaboration with Superior Viaduct Records including the reissue of 'Generic Flipper,' and more! 

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https://www.instagram.com/_flipperofficial_/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Flipper-100044347963382/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 327 with our guest Jerry A.Lang (Poison Idea).  We discuss his collaboration with the Australian band The Hard-Ons!, with a full length album and tour coming soon. Check out their 7" single You Won't Shut Up.  We also discuss his 3 part memoir Black Heart Fades Blue, and more! 

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https://jerryalang.bandcamp.com/album/you-wont-shut-up

https://poisonidea.bandcamp.com/album/pick-your-king

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 326 with our guest Paige Haley of Drug For Joy (formerly of Orgy).  We discuss his new band Drug For Joy, and new singles The Fall and I'm Your Friend.  We also discuss the history of Orgy, and more! 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 325 with our guest Chris Haskett formerly of the Rollins Band (Pigface, David Bowie, The Casandra Complex, The Joy Thieves.  We discuss his solo albums, including his newest Partly Uncovered and the Just Because EP.  We also discuss side projects, the Rollins Band, his first band the Enzymes and more! 

For more information:

https://www.chrishaskett.com/

https://chrishaskett.bandcamp.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 324 with our guest David Glass formerly of Christian Death (Pompeii 99, Mephisto Waltz, Shadow Project, and Carcrash International).  We discuss the worldwide premiere of Rozz Williams Romeo's Distress, a documentary on his life and the gothic rock band Christian Death. The documentary debuts April 18, 2026 at the United Theatre in L.A., followed by a live reunion performance from former members of the band.  We also discuss Davids time as a drummer in the music business and more! 

For more information:

Documentary Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVwI...

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 323 with our guest Johnny Cornwell of Dig. We discuss the band's new album (i), we look back at their debut album, and more! 

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 322 with our guest Greg Saenz of Excel. (John Garcia and the Band of Gold, Yawning Man, The Dwarves, My Head). We discuss the band of gold and his journey in the desert rock scene.  We also look back at Excel,  the Dwarves, and more! 

For more information:

https://www.instagram.com/gregpeckersaenz/?hl=en

https://johngarcia.bandcamp.com/album/john-garcia-and-the-band-of-gold

https://www.facebook.com/ExcelOfficial/

https://thedwarves.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 321 with our guest Les Evans of Subversion Trigger and Formerly of Cryptic Slaughter. We discuss his new band Subversion Trigger and their new album.  We also take a look back at Cryptic Slaughter and more!

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https://subversiontrigger.bandcamp.com/album/subversion-trigger

https://crypticslaughter.bandcamp.com/music

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 320 with our guest John Idan of the Yardbirds.  We discuss his upcoming tour dates with the Yardbirds and the John Idan Group; The Birdland album; his solo album The Folly, and more!  

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https://www.johnidan.net/bands-projects/

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https://theyardbirds.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 319 with our guest Chris Spencer of Unsane (also of Human Impact and the Cutthroats 9). We discuss the reissue of Unsane's remastered Occupational Hazard album on their own label Lamb Unlimited, and more!

For more information:

https://unsane.bandcamp.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/LambUnlimited/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 318 with our guest Daniel Murphy of the Scarlet Goodbye (Golden Smog and formerly of Soul Asylum). We discuss his new band the Scarlet Goodbye, their upcoming UK & Ireland Tour, their two albums Hope's Eternal & El Camino Adios, and more!

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/thescarletgoodbye

https://www.instagram.com/thescarletgoodbye/

https://www.youtube.com/@thescarletgoodbye3909

https://thescarletgoodbye.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 317 with our guest Jerry Portnoy (Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton). We discuss his book, "Dancing with Muddy: Muddy Waters Eric Clapton, and my lucky life in and out of the blues."  We also discuss some career highlights, and more!

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https://www.jerryportnoy.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 316 with our guest Jennifer Finch of L7 (Sugar Babydoll, Other Star People and The Shocker). We discuss her journey into music through photography, career highlights, and more!

For more information:

https://jenniferfinch.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jenniferfinch/?hl=en

https://substack.com/@jenniferfinch

https://otherstarpeople.com/

https://www.facebook.com/L7theband/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 315 with our guest RonKat Spearman (Katdelic, Parliament Funkadelic). We discuss his Kattitude EP, career highlights, and more!

For more information:

https://www.ronkatspearman.com/

https://www.facebook.com/popsbluemoon/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 314 with our guest Richie Birkenhead of Into Another (Underdog and Youth of Today)  We discuss his career highlights, and more!

For more information:

https://intoanother.com/

https://www.bridge9.com/underdog

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 313 with our guest David Dominguez (Engineer, Producer, Mixer)  We discuss his new role with Cranked Up Records, career highlights, and more!

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https://www.daviddominguezproducer.com/

https://www.crankeduprecords.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 312 with our guest Rick Hughes of Sword (Saints & Sinners).  We discuss his recent solo album Redemption and more!

For more information:

https://www.rickhughes.co/bio

https://www.facebook.com/RickHughesOfficiel

https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/rick-hughes

https://www.swordmetalized.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 311 with our guest bass player Derek Frank (Don Felder, Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, Melissa Etheridge, Air Supply) We discuss his solo alums and career as a touring and session bass player.  We also talk about his recent performances with Don Felder,  Kelly Clarkson, Ozzy Tribute, upcoming tour with Melissa Etheridge, and more!

For more information:

https://www.derekfrank.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 310 with our guest Mike Magrann of Channel 3.  We discuss his book Miles Per Gallon.  We also discuss CH3's albums, recent tour of Japan, and more!

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/CH3band/

https://www.instagram.com/channelthree/?hl=en

https://ch3blog.com/

https://ch3store.bigcartel.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 309 with our guest Matt Tecu (Dig, Mother Superior, The Unconscious).  We discuss his latest albums with Fernando Perdomo - Getting Warmer and Art.  We also discuss being a touring and session drummer; the documentary "Echo in the Canyon;" the "Hi My Name Is Matt" podcast; and More!

Special Intro guest - John Christ (Danzig) (2:01-11:08): John Christ & the Apostles will be performing Dec 20, 2025 "Heavy Metal Slay Ride" show at Morsberger's in Catonsville, MD.  https://morsbergers.com/live/john-christ-the-apostles-heavy-metal-slay-ride/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 308 with our guest Saxophonist Katja Riekermann (Rod Stewart, Dave Stewart, touring musician)  We discuss her solo albums and new music.  We also discuss playing at the 58th Grammy Awards with Lady Gaga and More!

Solo Albums: Katja (2007) and Never Stand Still (2015); New music coming soon!

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https://katjarieckermann.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 307 with our guest Clint Conley (Mission of Burma and Consonant).  We discuss his work in broadcast journalism, Mission of Burma, Consonant, an more!

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http://missionofburma.com/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 306 with our guest Mark Gane of Martha and the Muffins.  We discuss his first solo album Garden Music, recent M + M  reissues and more!

For More Information:

https://markgane.bandcamp.com/album/garden-music

http://marthaandthemuffins.com/

http://marthaandthemuffins.com/mark-gane-art/mark-gane-art.html

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 305 with our guest Country music artist John Berry. We discuss his upcoming 29th annual Christmas with John Berry tour that kicks off Nov 28th in Sugar Hill, GA; upcoming Live From the Country Music Cruise album, and more!

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https://www.facebook.com/JohnBerryMusic/

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Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast episode 304 with our guest Pete Droge (Solo Artist, The Thorns, Droge & the Summer Blend, Ramadillo).   We discuss his new solo album Fade Away Blue and the self-discovery journey and all-star band on the album.  We also discuss his early days in the Seattle scene, double vinyl reissue of Neck Tie Second and more!

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https://www.petedroge.com/home

https://petedroge.bandcamp.com/

https://thedrogesummersblend.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one

https://betweenthecracksrecords.bigcartel.com/product/cheap-ones-ramadillo

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