American garage rock band, White Reaper, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast, mostly to slag off, but we also discuss their new album, You Deserve Love, their hit lead single “Might Be Right,” and working with producer Jay Joyce. We also talk about touring with The Killers, getting stuck in snowstorms, their music in RockBand, WWE wrestling, and how they managed to get Alexandra Daddario to star in their music video.

The OG Canadian punk rock chick, Bif Naked, rejoins us on the premiere of The Adamantium Podcast Season 03. We talk about starting a new decade, her first album in 8 years, and having to hide her personality to preserve her punk rock image. We also discuss our favourite artists of 2019, using social media for positivity, her vegan lifestyle, and her feelings on the new Star Wars saga.

On the season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast, we are joined by Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls. We discuss their ambitions for their 12th studio album, Miracle Pill, and the openness to be vulnerable this far into their career. We also talk about the Buffalo & Toronto music scene in the early years, their favourite Canadian bands, what their life was like in the late 90s when they were one of the hottest bands on the planet, and their illustrious 2004 Buffalo homecoming gig in the pouring rain.

Canadian pop singer, Chantal Kreviazuk, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her recently released Christmas album, “Christmas is a Way of Life, My Dear,” and the sentiment of living an aware and charitable life year-round. We also talk about her Moon v Sun project with husband Raine Maida, music debates in the Kreviazuk-Maida household, and her current initiatives with War Child.

It’s not every day you get to hang out with the son of your all-time biggest music idol (Bono of U2). Elijah Hewson and his band, Inhaler, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their first collection of singles, their first ever tour to North America, and their first ever festival gigs. We also talk about the 80s-esque influence on their music, the importance of their Irish heritage, receiving praise from Noel Gallagher, and the context behind their latest single “Ice Cream Sundae.”

The first lady of emo girl pop, Maisie Peters, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss her new EP, It’s Your Bed Babe, It’s Your Funeral, her amazing ability to tell stories through song, street busking and performing in English pubs as an early teenager, and her first tour of North America.

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his two new albums, From Muscle Shoals, and To Memphis, his connection with Americana culture, being covered by Keith Urban, and dinner at Elton John’s house. We are also joined for an off the cuff interview with Northern Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan. We discuss his latest singles and upcoming album, his start as a musician, and performing after Bono at a hometown gig in front of 30,000 people.

Multi-talented musician and touring member of The E Street Band, Jake Clemons, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his second solo album, Eye on the Horizon, and how he tackles it’s heavy social and humanitarian themes with a positive attitude. We also talk about hearing rock n’ roll for the first time, how he fell in love with the saxophone through his uncle Clarence Clemons, and continuing his uncle’s legacy with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

Juno nominated songwriting duo, Madison Violet, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album “Everything’s Shifting,” their 20th anniversary, their roots to Cape Breton Island, and our favourite 90s music. We also talk about their early years of meeting in Toronto, being advised to hide their identity as a lesbian couple, and their latest single “Tell Me,” which recollects their first road trips together.

Australian singer-songwriter, Xavier Rudd, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his musical diversity and influences, how the power of song can be bigger than yourself, and some of the themes of his latest album, Storm Boy. We also talk about his saga song “Spirit Bird,” and how he incorporated the sounds of 30 species of birds on the record. Xavier also tells us about learning to play the yidaki (didgeridoo) from a vacuum cleaner hose.