The Adamantium Podcast

Guitarist and vocalist, Mark Jansen, of symphonic metal band, Epica, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their eight studio album, Omega, the behind the scenes vlog they produced alongside, the challenges of making an album during a pandemic and how fortunate they were with timing. We also talk about The Classical Conspiracy, their 2009 live album that included a 40-piece orchestra and 30-piece choir, and the amount of preparation required for that single show, their collaboration with Japanese anime Attack on Titan, their close relation with Kamelot, and Mark’s guide to cycling around Sicily.

Canadian singer-songwriter, Scott Helman, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album Nonsuch Park (sa), the influence his grandfather had on the album, and his progress in creating the second part. We talk about the single “Wait No More” and the importance of being present in the moment, his concerns with climate change that influenced his single “Evergreen” and the #EvergreenProject, the surreality of having a radio hit as a high school teenager, and his connection with The Tragically Hip’s “Bobcaygeon.”

Juno award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, Matt Mays, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss Matt’s latest album, Dog City, that was created and self-produced in quarantine and comprises of 13 songs written through the eyes of a rescue dog. We also talk about his dog Rhuby, the star of the music video for “Talking to the Sky,” and working on it with Leah & Pete from July Talk, his Mantle Music Sessions on YouTube, streaming one of his favourite gigs “From Burnside with Love,” and his ability to be musically vulnerable but also not take himself too seriously.

Badass Canadian rocker, JJ Wilde, joins us on this Virtual Series episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her debut album Ruthless, her musician’s journey, being the first woman ever to hit #1 on three Canadian rock-radio charts simultaneously, and having 2020 be your breakout year. We also chat about the creation of her song “Cold Shoulder,” the hilarious making of the video for “Best Boy,” and sifting through entries of homemade sexy videos, playing drive-in concerts, and her festival hopes for 2021.

Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer of alternative rock band, Blue October, joins us on the season premiere and first in the Virtual Series episodes of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss the latest album This is What I Live For, the creation of the emotional track, “The Weatherman,” and the experience of having his daughter sing on the album. We also chat about the brutal drive from Austin to Dallas, childhood career choices, and fan out on our favourite U2 songs.

Canadiana singer-songwriter, Spencer Burton, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest singles and upcoming album, working with his buddy, Dallas Green, on Still Records, and how working solo compares to his time in Attack in Black and touring with City and Colour. We also talk about farming, overdevelopment, uniting earth and humanity, writing children’s songs, and the emergence of cheesy Covid-themed songs.

The brothers Ferraro join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast to discuss their new single “Sugar Rush” and upcoming EP, collaborating for the first time, the success of their song “You Look Good Like That” and being a breakout band in the year 2020 when there is no live music. We also talk about their connection to The Cameron House venue and the Toronto music scene, recording Christmas songs in July, and covering Billie Eilish.

Global News meteorologist and “that guy from that show,” Ross Hull joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his career journey from actor to weather man, how his passion for weather developed and took him all across the country, his daily responsibilities as a national meteorologist and how they’ve been affected by the pandemic, and some of the biggest weather stories he’s reported on. We also reminisce on his acting roles in 90s Canadian pop culture classic shows like Student Bodies, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and Ready or Not. We delve into the teenage social issues they touched on, the 20th anniversary reunion of Student Bodies, and memorable episodes from the Midnight Society. We also relate on the privileges of being Canadian, being dog dads, and strategies for staying active during the pandemic. Listen now on your favourite podcast network or theadamantium.com!

Toronto alt-pop duo, The Darcys, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest single “Look Me In The Eyes,” as well as their upcoming fifth album, their creative process during the pandemic, and their reoccurring stylistic theme of Old Hollywood/Spaghetti Westerns. We also talk about the approaching anniversary of their self-titled album, the hardships they faced as a band at that time, and riff on such topics as Radiohead setlists, Chris Nolan films, and exercise playlists.

Canadian rock n’ roll royalty for the 100th episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we’re joined by guitarist, singer-songwriter, Kim Mitchell. In this Stay Home episode we discuss Kim’s upcoming eighth solo record, The Big Fantasize, his first in 13 years, and how his synonymous guitar took a backseat to the songwriting. We talk about the single “Wishes,” and the process of translating it from the original A.C. Childs poem to song. We also touch on the legendary El Mocambo and it’s new record label, hosting our own shows, Rival Sons, Greta Van Fleet, and stories of touring with the greatest drummer of all time, the late Neil Peart.