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Blues musician Joanne Shaw Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her new album, The Trouble With Love, featuring special appearances from Joe Bonamassa and Orianthi. Joanne shares stories about her longtime friendship with Bonamassa, reveals the guitar he still owes her, and gives an update on the health of her beloved dog, Hank. The conversation also dives into how Hank first met Slash, her passion for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and who borrowed more from the blues, The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Craig Gass performs impressions of Tom Arnold, Tracy Morgan, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Adam Sandler. Craig is currently on his "Where Have You Been" Tour in 2026. He is known for his appearances on Family Guy, The King of Queens, Sex and the City, and The Howard Stern Show. He is also the co-host of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with bassist Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Scott Soto of Trans-Siberian Orchestra discusses his time with Journey, recording with members of The Misfits, and his friendship with Queen. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about TSO's pyrotechnics, their massive appearance at Wacken Open Air in 2015, and what fans can expect from the 2026 tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More, which will visit 56 cities across North America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America co-founder Gerry Beckley calls in to talk about his new album, Merciful. The conversation explores A.I.'s impact on music, the creative process behind layering horns and keyboards into his songs, and memorable friendships with Graham Nash, The Killers, and Wilco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Gass is an actor, comedian and impressionist best known for his roles in King of Queens, Family Guy, American Dad, and Sex and the City plus The Howard Stern Show. He is the co-host of the Beardo And Weirdo Podcast with Chris Kael from Five Finger Death Punch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Ryan Hamilton talks about getting hit by a bus, the late-night talk show circuit and touring with Seinfeld. His new speical, "This Just Hit Me", is on Netflix now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vocalist Chris Barnes from The Australian Pink Floyd Show on Nirvana, starting drums at 3 years old, how he got into Pink Floyd and his vinyl collection. Check out the video version of the interview at kkgl.com or on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd on sobriety, muscle cars, aging and expensive guitars. He also breaks down why Pearl Jam’s “Yellow Ledbetter” shares a similar feel with his instrumental track “While We Cry.” Plus, he discusses Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions) — a newly re-recorded version of his debut album, available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glen Matlock—founding member of the Sex Pistols and the band’s original bassist—shares a memorable story about Freddie Mercury of Queen, discusses why he’s no longer in contact with Johnny Rotten, and reveals who was notably absent from the documentary I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol, based on his autobiography. Glen also gives his take on Nirvana’s Nevermind landing in the Top 10 of The 100 Greatest Punk Albums Of All Time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Celi of the Ultimate Eagles tribute band Dark Desert Highway. We dive into how the band got its start, his favorite solo songs from Eagles members, his top three Yacht Rock picks, and some of the most memorable concerts he’s attended.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Monroe Grisman, guitarist and vocalist for Petty Theft — San Francisco’s premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. Monroe talks about seeing Petty live, going to school with AC/DC’s current drummer, and collaborating with artists like Paul McCartney, Metallica, and The Pretty Reckless on jewelry and collectibles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock icon Geoff Tate—former frontman of Queensrÿche—joins the show to discuss his latest release, Operation: Mindcrime III. In this episode, he dives into his early days playing in a cover band, collaborating with Disturbed bassist John Moyer, and reveals just how many countries were involved in the making of this ambitious new album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a great conversation with stand-up veteran Nick Griffin, who’s performing in Boise April 30th through May 2nd at The Comedy Lounge. In this episode, Nick dives into his early days grinding it out in comedy, shares a wild story about getting mugged in New York City, and reflects on his impressive run of late-night appearances—including 12 spots on The Late Show with David Letterman. Nick discusses his relationship with The Bob & Tom Show and opens up about a special anniversary he’s celebrating this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Campbell ( Evil Dead, Burn Notice, Bubba Ho‑Tep ) calls in to discuss his new film Ernie & Emma, diving into questions about the filming and production. Bruce also opens up about roles he narrowly missed, reflects on his recent health announcement, and teases what’s ahead for the Evil Dead franchise—delivering his signature candor and humor throughout the conversation. He'll be in Boise, Idaho for a special sneak preview with a Q&A after the film on May 15th at the Egyptian Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Mason from Traffic has passed away at the age of 79. Here's an interview from 2020 where he talks about playing with Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.