The Adamantium Podcast

Jess Margera & Matt Deis of skate punk band CKY join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their latest album, The Phoenix, and their 8 year hiatus. We also chat about migrating the original CKY stunt/prank videos to Netflix, the end of Warped Tour, getting punched by Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, and hitting up Toronto’s notorious Brass Rail strip club with Axl Rose.

Toronto dance pop singer, Andrés Sierra, joins us on the latest episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We chat about his debut album, House Arrest, and his viral single “Maxed Out.” Andrés spent years trying to conform to his previous management’s insistence to disguise his queer identity. We discuss his struggle and his recent freedom to express himself, the blessing of living and pursuing a music career in Toronto, the significance of his Colombian roots, amazing 90s Euro dance compilations, and the godsend that is the new A&W veggie burger. Plus, I provide some post World Cup analysis, including my top five matches and goals of the tournament, in the episode intro.

Leigh Kakaty, lead singer of Pop Evil, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their new self-titled album, writing music that empowers the people, touring with the likes of Poison and Judas Priest, the music scene in Michigan, and the importance of radio bands.

Former Yellowcard frontman William Ryan Key joins us on the latest episode of The Adamantium Podcast to discuss his new solo acoustic EP, Thirteen, the end of Yellowcard, writing comic books, and performing with Linkin Park at the Chester Bennington tribute show. We also talk about the irony of releasing a solo record the same day as the Solo movie.

90s Canadian reggae icon, Snow, joins us on the latest episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we discuss the 25th anniversary of his massive hit, “Informer,” and how the song changed his life after it went number one and became the highest selling reggae song of all time. Snow tells us about the time he was charged with two accounts of attempted murder, singing in the jail house, and sharing a cell with his father, brother, and uncles. We also talk about his band, Icon, with members of Treble Charger and Sum 41, performing with his hero, Cocoa Tea, sneaking into a Wham concert as a teenager, the advice he received from Gene Simmons, his love for Liam Gallagher, and how he manages a life of sobriety on the music and party scene.

Jon Fratelli, lead singer and front man of The Fratellis, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we discuss their latest album, In Your Own Sweet Time, dealing with the aches and pains of touring, the creative process, how the band matured during their five year hiatus and how Jon was able to use his experience as a solo artists. We also talk about the famous Glasgow Rangers v Celtic rivalry and the upcoming World Cup.

WWE Superstar, broadcaster & entrepreneur, Anthony Carelli (a.k.a. Santino Marella), joins us on the latest episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we discuss sports vs. entertainment as it permits to pro wrestling and where he falls on the spectrum. We also talk about the success of his training facility, Battle Arts Academy, his Judo coaching endeavours, getting into character, his newest show on Twitch, and his thoughts on Wrestlemania 34 & Greatest Royal Rumble.

Charlotte Wessels, lead singer of symphonic metal band Delain, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast as we discuss how the band formed, staying fit on tour, and her novella, The Deviant Hearts. We also talk about the uphill battle of being a leading lady in what is a heavily male dominant industry and the discrimination her and guitarist, Merel Bechtold, still face.

Tommy Karevik, lead singer of the illustrious symphonic metal band, Kamelot, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We talk about their latest album, The Shadow Theory, touring around the world, and how he stays in shape while on the road. We also discuss how he helped bring a new life to the band when he joined in 2012, how he manages his time between two bands and being a firefighter back in Stockholm, and the experience of opening for Iron Maiden in front of 65,000 people.

He’s performed in front of arenas, but today comedian James Mullinger joins us on the latest episode of #TheAdamantiumPodcast. James and I chat about his decision to move from London, England to Saint John, New Brunswick in the middle of his career and the amazing impact it’s had on his comedy. James shares stories about working with his hero Jerry Seinfeld, making George Clooney and Michael Fassbender laugh on his interview show Movie Kingdom, as well as his awkward interaction with Anne Hathaway. We discuss his epic VHS collection, boring Oscar movies, Robert DiNero masturbating, as well being a psychic according to Wikipedia.