Oh, my gosh! Welcome! Welcome to Episode 4! Thank you so much for being here!

You guys, today’s show is so big. It is so good. We have the entire band in the house! We’ve got Dane, we’ve got Steve, and drum roll please... we have Bryan! The new guy! The FNG!  He’s being thrown right into the fire!

They’re talking about stage swag, handling the crazy heat, and how they arrange songs without completely driving each other crazy. It’s so good.But seriously, it’s a total party until Steve starts eating pepperoni right into the microphone. No, I'm serious! He brought a whole charcuterie board! We talk about the telepathic voodoo of a real rhythm section, why Kid Rock might be a glorious hack, and Dane drops a bombshell—he thinks Taylor Sheridan is the Antichrist! I know! It gets wild!🎸 

What’s in this episode?:

• More Humid Than Humid: The guys talk about being completely locked inside the AC, dealing with brutal summer weather, and dropping a classic White Zombie reference right out of the gate! 
• The '80s Metal Vault: High school reunions, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and the devastating Van Halen split of 1986. 
• Commanding the Crowd: A debate on stage presence, why Post Malone can hold 20,000 people with just a microphone, and the raw soul it takes to truly connect with an audience.
• The Pretty-Boy Advantage: Dane and Steve admit they brought Bryan into the band for his awesome bass energy—and because his good looks distract the crowd from a "homely bunch of gits." 
• Gourmet Bicycle Tires: A fun detour into steak, seafood, and the existential guilt of accidentally eating highly intelligent octopuses. 
• Shared Lunacy: Brilliant band names that should have been album titles, how Ray Kroc totally stole the McDonald's empire, and a deadpan reminder from Bryan to Remember the Alamo!

🎙️ The Backstage Pass (Shout-Outs):

• The Anthems: Jeff Beck's Going Down, Iron Maiden's Hallowed Be Thy Name, Don Henley's Heart of the Matter.
• The Fuel: Price Chopper pepperoni, Boar's Head, and the band's official, totally unsponsored snack of choice: Zesta Saltines!
• The Destinations: Life-changing Mexican food in Tucumcari and Uncle Julio's in Dallas. 

📢 WE NEED YOU ON TOUR!
Listen to me, you guys. The guys are setting up their tour routes right now, and they need to know where the real fans are hiding! If you are in Colorado, Memphis, or anywhere on the map, speak up! Drop a comment below and tell these guys exactly where to show up and play live!And hey, if you have a question for Dane, Steve, or Bryan, DM us a voice note with your question, or DM us on socials. They might just answer it on the next show!As Steve says, you’ve gotta be happy to listen to this show—there is zero compassionate listening happening here! We love you guys!Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

We'll see you next week, everybody! 

Opium Western:

Dane Mulligan - vocals, guitar
Steve Froese - drums, vocals
Bryan Lawson - bass

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