Mascot Backstage

In this episode, Adam Janzi of Danish Prog Metal band VOLA and Jamie Van Dyke + Ben Shanbrom of Progressive Metal band Earthside share behind-the-scenes insights into the making of their new albums: Friend Of A Phantom and Let The Truth Speak.  Don’t miss the chance to hear about their recording process, creative journeys, and what went into crafting these incredible records!

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Alt-metal band 10 Years and all-female Metalcore outfit Conquer Divide talk music, recording, their favorite plugins and even plot a tour together!

Guitar legends Matteo Mancuso and Paul Gilbert hang around and talk electric guitars, riffs, gear, playing shows and how much they appreciate each others playing. 

Davy Knowles joins us this time to have a chat about his long career, guitar playing and lots of other things. Davy Knowles is a Blues guitar player and songwriter from the Isle Of Man. 

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #jackbroadbent

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this episode is UK singer songwriter and acoustic and slide guitarist Jack Broadbent.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #jackbroadbent

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this episode is award-winning South African blues rock guitarist Dan Patlansky.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #danpatlansky

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this episode is Finnish vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Erja Lyytinen.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #erjalyytinen

Listen to the Blues Meets Rock playlist on Spotify featuring all artists from our show.

Our guest this time is legendary musician, songwriter and record producer Edgar Winter. 

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #edgarwinter

Our guest is Lance Lopez, the Texas Blues legend who's walked the walk over the course of his long career.

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #lancelopez

We were delighted to have the absolute legend Steve Cropper on our podcast. Steve "The Colonel" Cropper is an American guitarist who's worked with Otis Redding, Booker T. and M.G.'s and was part of the Blues Brothers band amongst many others.  

The Blues Podcast is presented by the inimitable Big Boy Bloater – the current drive time presenter for Feedback Radio and former host of the popular Blues Magazine Show for Team Rock Radio. The naturally charming Big Boy Bloater knows what makes musicians tick and how to get inside their head, which is what makes The Blues Podcast so special – to find out about the person behind the music. It’s a chat amongst friends where they sit down and chew the fat of life and what has shaped them into who they are. #TheBluesPodcast #SteveCropper