The Adamantium Podcast

Blues and guitar prodigy, Marcus King, of The Marcus King Band joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new album, Carolina Confessions, the valuable lessons he's learned as a fourth generation musician, expressing heartache through a guitar, and the band’s intolerance of xenophobia. We also talk about Marcus’ hat collection, his great grandfather’s moonshine recipe, haunted venues, and his jam session bucket list.

Veteran Canadian indie pro wrestler, Tyson Dux, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his origins in wrestling, leaving home in New Brunswick, the business behind being an independent performer, and the massive obstacle of injury. We also chat about becoming a trainer with WWE, his tattoos, and his favourite entrance music.

For the premiere of Season 02, one of our favourite guests, comedian James Mullinger returns to The Adamantium Podcast. We therapeutically break down the subtle differences that can make or break a gig. We also chat about his second sold out arena show at Harbour Station Arena in Saint John, titled “Almost Canadian,” balancing his entrepreneurial and family life, his role in the indie horror film Anonymous Zombie, his favourite Nicolas Cage moments, and we bond over our strange ADD and OCD tendencies.

On our season finale episode of The Adamantium Podcast, we are joined by Canadian radio broadcaster and music journalist, Alan Cross. We talk about the origins of his love of music, how he got his start in broadcast, and why his 800+ episode show, The Ongoing History of New Music, breaks all the rules of radio. We also discuss the power of streaming, why rock n’ roll songs don’t make the Top 40 charts, and his response to the claim that “rock is dead.”

It’s Harrison squared on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we’re joined by Toronto music producer, Harrison. We discuss his history making music, his new album, Apricity, and the connection between the word’s meaning of “the warmth of sun in winter” and his fight with seasonal depression while creating the album. We also talk about being nominated for a JUNO award, epic video game soundtracks and his checklist of life goals.

Derek Sanders, lead singer of emo punk band, Mayday Parade, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We talk about being one of the hardest working touring bands in the world, the end of Warped Tour, and their Halloween show. We also discuss their new album, Sunnyland, the transgression of the ‘emo’ genre, and how their songwriting has adapted over the last decade. Derek tells us which songs have “saved his life” as well as his favourites to play live.

Toronto city councillor and community activist, Josh Matlow, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. Josh represents the St. Paul’s ward (Ward 12), a significant section of midtown Toronto - one of the most developing areas of the city at the moment. We discuss the current status of the LRT train line construction, the mass over-development of condos in the area and how it’s affecting the neighbourhood’s infrastructure, transit, small businesses, and overall sense of community. Josh explains his proposed plans and what he’d like to see the community look like in the near future.

Singer, songwriter & musician, Barns Courtney, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast to discuss the release of his debut album, The Attractions of Youth, and latest single “99.” Barns tells us about being broke and sofa surfing in England while he started his music career over and recording his hit song “Fire” in a dusty apartment using whatever he could find. We also talk about the surreality of hearing his own songs in various media, opening for The Who, growing up with Ed Sheeran, and his favourite video games from 1999.

Country music week continues on The Adamantium Podcast with Canadian country music star, Tim Hicks. We discuss his 18-year journey as a musician, his latest album, New Tattoo, and the Get Loud Tour that is currently making it’s way across Canada. We also talk about his essential country music picks, singing Stompin’ Tom’s “Hockey Song” at a Maple Leafs' game, as well as his very own new tattoo.

Juno awarding-winning country music star and Canadian golden boy, Brett Kissel, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his We Were That Song Tour that is breaking records at 100+ dates and spanning every province and territory of Canada. Brett also tells us what his life would be like if he wasn’t a musician, his country music starter kit, and the incredibly touching story of the time he wrote Johnny Cash a letter when he was twelve years old.