Chris Akin Presents

Remember the wild, unfiltered chaos of the Metal Sludge gossip board? 💀 After 27 years, it’s officially gone! We’re talking about why it had to end, the insanity of music copyright strikes, a mysterious “crop circle guy”, and a terrible movie recommendation.

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Have you ever been a thief? Join Chris and Erik as they delve into Erik’s road stories, Chris’s past life as a “thief,” and a new documentary on Hurricane Katrina. It’s a real storm of stories!

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What's weirder, a movie about a space clone or the rock and roll road? Chris and Erik are here to talk about both! We'll get into the strange world of the movie Mickey 17 and then hear all about Erik’s blazing live shows opening for Bret Michaels. Plus, there's a recap of a killer comedy event and a possible guitar solo of a new announcement.

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Ever wondered if the new TV show The Paper could crank up the laughs like a killer 80s metal riff? Chris and Erik dive deep into this mockumentary gem about a dying newspaper fighting back with volunteer reporters—think awkward office vibes meets journalism chaos. We chat cast, cameos, and why it's got that headbanging potential. Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at

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Did Netflix lose its shredding edge? Erik's killer debut with The Project ignites the stage! We talk brewery tours and Netflix's content woes, plus the mystery of "Cracula." Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at

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Was Paul McCartney replaced by a double in 1966? Chris and Erik dive into the infamous “Paul / Faul” conspiracy, debate day stripper lunch buffets, break down how guitars really make their sound, and weigh in on Mike Portnoy pushing for a Skid Row reunion. Subscribe as a paid VIP for exclusive content, contests, and more!

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Chris Akin’s Sydney Sweeney obsession gets WILD as he defends her “good jeans” ad! He and Eric debate her Hollywood status, 80s supermodels, and controversy over her image. Buckle up for unfiltered laughs! Subscribe for more celebrity rants and hot takes!

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Chris Akin confesses he can’t pause movies, even when desperate for a break, thanks to 80s TV habits! Eric shares his YouTube grind, growing his channel from 200 to 900 subs with “Road to Videos.” Laugh and learn from their streaming and content creation tales! Subscribe for more!

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Chris Akin goes OFF after tech fails derail his show! From punching mics to screaming at computers, he spills on a terrible week, plus a hilarious take on prioritizing his cat during TV breaks. Watch the chaos unfold! Subscribe for more unfiltered rants and laughs!

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Chris and Erik go full throttle on the latest ALIEN installment, ALIEN: EARTH. Is it a thrilling new vision or just another woke sci-fi flop? Expect unfiltered, unapologetic takes you won’t hear anywhere else. If you’re tired of Hollywood watering down the classics, you’ll want to hear this. Like, share, and follow for more. Sign up as a paid VIP for early releases, exclusive content, contests, and more!

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