SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast

Sean and Todd are back in the studio, and the gear is already misbehaving. There’s a mystery mic problem, a shed with a brand new roof, and a topic board that has reached number 70 and gone straight over their heads.

Then it’s time for Pass or Go, with listener picks that neither host has heard before. There are surprises from across the pond, a few songs that get a hard pass, and one track that has both hosts grinning.

Press play, find out who takes the cake, and see if Todd ever finishes that...

Todd is still away, so the Fretless party keeps rolling. Sean is joined again by Duane and Dan from Mixtapes From Hell and by Tracy, the voice behind Voicesbytracy.

Sean has a mystery track for the panel that you won’t find anywhere else. There’s more Pass or Go, with songs from far across the ocean and a band from much closer to home. One of the songs has a Montreal connection with a story behind it, and the band’s lineup has everybody’s attention. Plus, a few news items from the music world and the frie...

Todd is out this week, so Sean goes “fretless” for a night of music, movies and mayhem. Joining him are Duane and Dan from Mixtapes From Hell, plus returning guest Tracy, the voice behind Voicesbytracy.

There’s a game of Pass or Go, a movie soundtrack moment nobody saw coming, and a voice-acting challenge that gets out of hand fast. Plus, one band from Winnipeg that you really should be hearing.

Press play and find out why Todd is going to hear about this for a long time.

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Part Two of the sit-down with Darryl Barr picks up right where things left off — more music, more stories, and a lot more getting to know the man before his book officially hits shelves.

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An update from the family — A quick, lighthearted check-in on a running storyline listeners have been asking about. Let's just say it involves a cast and a very tough mom.

A mentor, a trailer, and a music education — Sean tells the story of the guy who completely changed how he listens to music, and a chance reunio...

Part One of a two-part sit-down with Darryl Barr — drummer, artist, retired forensic psych hospital veteran, and now, first-time author. The guys get to know the man behind the nickname, dig into the story behind his brand-new book, and spin a few tracks from his band along the way.

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Getting to know Darryl — Before he was "Double Barrel," he was a kid with a pencil who almost had a very different career path. The guys hear how art, drumming, and a 25-year career in one of the most unusual work environments imaginable all...

Sean flies solo this week for a deep dive into two of Marvel's biggest '80s crossover events: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) and Secret Wars II (1985). The toy deal that started it all, the editorial gamble that followed, and why one series is beloved while the other gets dragged — Sean's got opinions on all of it.

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The Metal Shop crew is back in the trailer for another round of chaos, "corporate sabotage," and a serious amount of great metal. This one's got a little bit of everything — a shady origin story involving a certain rival podcast's Discord, a spicy round of "who gets voted off Mixtapes From Hell," and a deep, genre-hopping stretch of music picks that swing from old-school thrash to power metal to horror-movie soundtracks. Oh, and there's a dice game.

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The "hack" — The guys kick things off with a bit about how they came into poss...

Heath is back this week, and we're diving headfirst into the ultimate showdown: DC versus Marvel! We're not just talking about superheroes; we're taking a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about our childhood favorites and how they shaped our geeky selves. From the campy antics of the 60s Batman to the epic battles of the Avengers, we explore what makes these universes so compelling. We'll even throw in some playful banter about the missteps and triumphs of both comic giants, plus a dash of nostalgia for those iconic cartoons. So whether you're Team Cap or Team Supes, grab your...

Studio tour & intro chaos — The usual chaotic cold open, with Sean showing off pieces of his new backdrop — including a superhero helmet you'll have to see to believe.

Remembering Dolly Parton and Frank Beard — The crew pays tribute to two icons lost in the same week, trading Dolly memories and making the case that ZZ Top's Frank Beard deserves way more respect as a drummer than he usually gets. Naturally, it turns into a round of Pass or Go — which ZZ Top deep cut will the guys spin, and will it get a Pass or a Go?

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Kevin and Corey are back for Part Two with hosts Sean and Todd, diving into the hilariously chaotic world of music and pop culture. This episode is all about the wild ride of Milli Vanilli and the shady practices behind their rise and fall in the music industry. We explore how image sometimes trumps talent, and the absurdity of a world where looks can get you further than your vocal cords. With plenty of laughs, playful banter, and even a few jabs at the music biz, we cover everything from the duo’s lip-syncing scandal to the surprising cultural ex...

Corey and Kevin, the podcast royalty of the Boneless Podcast network, are joining us for a raucous episode that’s all about the ups and downs of navigating life as podcasters, with a side of hilarious banter! From parking garage struggles to the trials of dealing with bananas and fobs, we dive deep into the everyday hiccups that keep us all laughing. We also chat about the fine line between live performances and backing tracks, and how today’s music scene is evolving—sometimes with a little too much help from technology. Expect plenty of playful digs, a few laughs...

It's all about the wild ride through the world of telemarketing in this episode! We dive into the hilarious chaos of unsolicited calls, with plenty of laughs and a sprinkle of frustration as we navigate the boundaries of what it means to be "voluntary." Our conversation takes a spin with the ever-dreaded Stats Canada surveys that come knocking at our doors—literally! We'll share our personal experiences and rants about how these calls feel more like harassment than helpful outreach, and trust me, there's no shortage of amusing anecdotes. Plus, we throw in some playful banter about music, including an...

We welcome a very special guest this episode—Nathan Dueck, Winnipeg-born author now calling Calgary home. Nathan has written poetry, tried unsuccessfully to win hearts with it, and has just released his latest book: a collection of self-deprecating anecdotes that may or may not be funny. He's cautiously optimistic.

But before we get there, we have a crisis on our hands. Sean shaved his beard. The complaints are rolling in. The polls are not looking good. It may be the single greatest controversy in the show's history—and that's saying something.

Nathan's Mennonite upbringing in Wink...

We're diving into some juicy updates this week, starting with Sean's epic air conditioning saga that had him sweating bullets and Todd's shed construction woes that are battling Mother Nature. We'll also jam out to some tunes from the band Bliss, whose tunes are as diverse as our podcast chats! It's a mix of laughter, stories, and a sprinkle of nostalgia as we reminisce about our experiences with local music and the good times that come with it. So kick back, grab your favorite drink, and join us for a fun ride full of banter, updates, and some sweet...

Todd had a surprise birthday party. Sean kept recording anyway. Happy birthday, Todd.

This week Sean sits down alone with author David Jon Fuller, whose debut novel Venue 13 is out now through Turnstone Press. What starts as a conversation about a ghost story set in a haunted Winnipeg theater quickly becomes something much deeper — a wide-ranging discussion about creativity, the bohemian life, what it costs to make art, why Icelandic culture produces so much of it, and how you keep your creative self alive when real life gets in the way.

David has a background th...

Featuring Corey and Mark from And The Podcast Will Rock

There's a guy in Tennessee who thought Canadian music was just Rush. He was wrong. This is the episode that fixed that.

Sean, Todd, and Corey from And The Podcast Will Rock spent 12 hours on prep work — between them — to put together the ultimate Canadian music education for Mark, Corey's American co-host on the Van Halen podcast And The Podcast Will Rock. The playlist covers four corners of Canadian music — classic, newer, rock, and metal — and Mark's reactions are everything you'd hope for.

Along th...

Back on Zoom. New shirts. Same chaos.

Noman and Rory are back — and they have absolutely no idea who those two old guys from that other podcast are. Never heard of them.

Two hours of music discovery this week. Some of it heavy. Some of it theatrical. Some of it from places you wouldn't expect. All of it worth your time.

There's a pirate metal origin story that predates everything you think you know about pirate metal. There's a band from Quebec whose mythology runs so deep it connects to other bands you've ne...

The Wheel O' Spite makes its world premiere. Max Webster gets the deep dive it has always deserved. And the shed is still not done.

Episode 602 starts as a catch-up and turns into something much more — a sprawling, deeply Canadian conversation that somehow connects lawn maintenance, beard oil, a cat with strong opinions, and one of the most passionate music deep dives the show has done in recent memory.

The Wheel O' Spite stinger debuts on air for the first time. A spin leads somewhere unexpected. As it always should.

Then Kim Mitchell. Ma...

This one comes courtesy of patron Tony Griggs — whose killer playlist sparked the inspiration to pull this two-part classic from the vault and bring it back as one epic combined episode.

Daryl Dwarf — drummer, founding member, author, and one of the most genuinely engaging rock personalities you'll ever hear on this show — joined Sean, Todd, and Corey Geek for nearly two hours of conversation that goes everywhere.

The Killer Dwarfs have been around for 40 years. They've survived grunge, label chaos, pandemics, and the complete collapse of the music industry as they knew it. They're still standi...

Todd updates us on the continuing saga of his backyard shed build—gravel stamping, Red River gumbo soil challenges, Costco door orientation problems, and his decision to buy plans from a Regina DIY guy on Etsy (rather than giving money to Costco). We also check in on Fitbit progress and celebrate Abby's first soccer goal in a perfectly called play that had Sean scrambling for his phone too late.

The conversation meanders through TSN's pricing versus Netflix, the joy and frustration of streaming subscriptions, and memories of going to the movies including a fascinating discussion about intermission cu...

The countdown to 600 is on, and Sean and Todd go back to basics — just the two of them, the old formula, and a deep dive that turns into one of the most thoughtful conversations the show has had in a while.

It starts with real life — sod cutters, Red River gumbo, sewer maintenance gone slightly wrong, and severe weather that hit Manitoba hard. Then Sean reveals something genuinely impressive: he pulled the entire back catalogue of the show into a spreadsheet, tagged every episode by segment type, and even built a working spin wheel inside Excel for the...

Before the studio. Before the gear. Before FastFret was a permanent co-host. Sean was recording in his car — and somehow it worked.

This episode is a love letter to the On The Road era of SeanGeek — the raw, unfiltered, gloriously imperfect days when the show was just a guy with a microphone, a moving vehicle, and something to say. No studio. No setup. Just go.

Sean looks back at what made those early episodes so compelling — not despite the chaos, but because of it. The sound quality had its challenges. The conversations went wherever the road t...

Join us as we dive into the vibrant chaos of Keycon 42, where we had an absolute blast with our buddy James! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on the hilarious "Hilarious House of Frightenstein" documentary, which took us on a nostalgia trip back to our childhood. The pros of the convention? Tons of cool panels, engaging discussions, and just the right amount of quirky interactions that make cons so memorable. Of course, we also chat about some of the not-so-great aspects, like the occasional hiccup with organization and the missing big-name guests that left us wanting. But...

This week, Sean and Todd welcome back one of the show's most beloved guests — Tracy from Voices by Tracy. A bilingual voice actor based out of Montreal, Tracy holds the record for most appearances on SeanGeek and FastFret, and this episode proves exactly why.

What starts as a trip down memory lane quickly becomes one of the most wide-ranging, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud episodes the show has ever produced.

We dive deep into the music that shaped a generation — Chilliwack, Headpins, Rush, Cinderella, Winger, Slaughter, Alice in Chains, Tesla, Triumph, and more — but this episode is about...

We had a blast chatting with the crew from Never Meet Your Heroes about their exciting new album release! This episode is a fantastic mix of music, inspiration, and poetry, with BS Raps returning to the show and our new buddy Dre joining in for the first time. We dive deep into what fuels their creativity and how their unique styles come together to create something fresh and vibrant. It's all about breaking down the barriers of traditional music-making and embracing the beautiful chaos of collaboration. So, whether you’re a music junkie or just looking for some inspiration, th...

This week we dark a dark turn with the Album Bloodletting by Concrete Blonde. A dark work, the album would mark the last time the band would be able to handle such material again. Long a favorite band of many musicians including local megastars Propagandhi, the album cemented a place in my own greatest albums of all time list, with a perfect 10 out of 10. But just why is that and why does this album not get the spins on Sean’s CD Player that often anymore. We go deep folks and travel into some dark territory, so be warned an...

It's been 10 years. We figured the least we could do was make it a party. Sam Thompson (Witchpolice Radio) and Ronald George Moore (Manitoba Moneyshot) crash the show to help Sean and Todd celebrate a decade of geekery, music, brotherhood, and bad ideas. Trivia gets played. Pass or Go gets heated. The Livestream crowd gets involved. Happy anniversary to us — and to you.

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Kevin Brown is back in Part Two! The conversation takes a turn into Sean's frustration with a false security alarm triggered by his dog's weight, leading to confusing protocols and identification issues with the security company. We also explore concerns about LinkedIn's business-focused content and its constant upselling tactics, particularly how the platform promotes corporate narratives over independent creators.

A major focus becomes celebrity podcasts and authenticity in the medium. We discuss our frustration with famous people who hire others to create content while taking all the credit. Sean uses Dax Shepard's podcast as an example, arguing...

Kevin Brown from Ultimate Catalog Clash, Tom petty Project and Seaside Pod Review joins the brother this week in the first half of this two parter. How can musical and media personas can restrict artists' creative freedom once established. We discuss KISS's iconic makeup becoming a double-edged sword—fans expecting the theatrical personas even when the band tried to move away from them in the 1980s. The conversation shifts to Howard Stern's shock jock persona, exploring how it allows him to ask questions others couldn't, while also examining when shock jock tactics go too far, including harmful prank calls.

Corey Morrissette is back with Sean and Todd for Part Two, and we're coming in hot. We pick up with a conversation about the radio industry — specifically how corporate ownership reshaped music selection and stripped DJs of the autonomy they once had to break new artists and take real risks. We talk about what it used to mean to hear a song on the radio for the first time, and how that experience has largely been replaced by pre-determined playlists built for engagement metrics rather than music discovery.

On a more hopeful note, Corey shares his plans to...

This week on the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast, Sean and Todd welcome a very special guest: Corey Morrissette, a multi-show podcaster whose passion for music and pop culture runs as deep as ours. We kick things off talking about Chaz Charles — a titan of the podcasting world who hosts an impressive stable of shows — and how Corey came to collaborate with Chaz, Wolfie, and Scott on The Elder Podcast, a show built around the legendary KISS concept album. It's a great conversation about what it means to love a piece of music enough to dig into it week after week...

With the wrestling history books set aside for now, SeanGeek, FastFret, and Heath McCoy turn their attention to music. The conversation ranges from the live album chemistry of Rush and ZZ Top, to the underappreciated 1970s era of the Scorpions, to Beck's ever-shifting musical identity — with a few rounds of the show's "Pass or Go" game thrown in along the way. Heath also shares some of his work outside of wrestling, including his interviews with comic book legends Neil Adams, Stan Lee, and Alan Moore, teasing a possible future episode dedicated entirely to comics.

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SeanGeek and FastFret welcome author Heath McCoy for a deep dive into the golden age of Canadian wrestling territories. Heath brings his historian's eye to the fascinating ecosystem of regional promotions — how wrestlers moved between them, how championships were structured, and what made each territory distinct. The conversation covers the inner workings of Stampede Wrestling in Calgary and Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling in the Maritimes, the financial arrangements between promotions, and the careers of wrestlers like Ric Flair, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, Leo Burke, and the Cuban Assassin as they navigated the territory circuit. Heath and the guys al...

In the second half of our conversation with Michael, author of "The Mighty Van Halen,: One Fan's Journey " we take a deep dive into the band Cinderella and their unique place in 1980s rock history.

We start by analyzing Cinderella's first album "Night Songs," exploring what made their sound so distinctive compared to other hair metal bands of the era. Michael and Sean break down the band's blues influence and how it set them apart from the typical glam rock sound, despite often being lumped into that category. We discuss their connection to Bon Jovi and how...

In this episode, we welcome Michael, author of "The Mighty Van Halen: One Fan's Journey," for a nostalgic journey through the cassette rock era of the 1980s.

We start by tackling some technical challenges with audio and Discord setup before diving into Michael's book, which chronicles his coming-of-age as a Van Halen fan during the golden age of rock. Michael shares how readers from different regions have found his story deeply relatable, highlighting the unique experiences of a generation that built stereos, traded tapes, and lived for new album releases.

The conversation flows naturally into...

In the second half of our conversation with Nick from Pod of Thunder, we dive deep into music, emotion, and entertainment.

We compare the emotional depth of Steve Vai's "For the Love of God" with Joe Satriani's instrumental work, exploring how technical skill alone isn't enough—emotional connection is what separates great performances from legendary ones. We discuss instrumental music's power to convey emotion without words, touching on artists like Nat King Cole and what makes truly vulnerable performances resonate.

Plus: Todd's saga with terrible hospital cutlery (it's worse than you think) and a fun de...

In the first half of this episode, we sit down with Nick from Pod of Thunder for a fascinating conversation about podcasting, nostalgia, and Canadian music legends.

We kick things off discussing an intriguing podcast concept about screenwriting based on album tracks before diving into memories of obscure 70s TV shows and how YouTube has transformed from a platform for random content into a nostalgia powerhouse and instructional video library.

The conversation takes an interesting turn as we explore AI technology—both its benefits and pitfalls. Nick shares a story about AI providing completely incorrect in...

Sean and Todd bounce between gaming, music, and nostalgia, starting with ideas for interactive game content, controller upgrades, and retro gaming revivals like Tomb Raider. They share personal stories about icy driving, livestream experiments, and the frustrations (and joys) of modern gaming gear, before drifting into memories of arcades, family gatherings, and musical moments growing up.

The conversation pivots into wrestling nostalgia, local legends, and the way time reshapes how memories land. From there, Sean introduces new podcast projects and deep dives into concept albums, setting the stage for an extended discussion on KISS — particularly The Elder. Se...

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SeanGeek and FastFretFingers are joined by Tim Durling—author, podcaster, and fellow Maritimes native—for a wide-ranging conversation that blends podcasting, music history, and the ever-changing relationship between creativity and technology.

The episode kicks off with shared Maritimes and Acadian roots, recording setups, and the small-world podcast connections that brought Tim onto the show. From there, the discussion moves into podcasting strategy, including YouTube’s RSS distribution, audience growth, and why casual, conversational interviews often work better than rigid formats.

Music takes center stage as Tim digs into his deep knowledge of classic rock, touching on Rus...