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On today’s edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth Williams and Chris Akin look back at the life, career, and enduring legacy of Cleveland talk radio giant Mike Trivisonno on the 5th anniversary of his passing. GET 3 DOORS DOWN - THE GREATEST HITS HERE: https://link.amazon/B0e4WRtDL Known affectionately as “Mr. Cleveland,” “Triv” was a dominating presence on 1100 WTAM for decades—setting the standard for blunt, opinionated, and unfiltered radio. As a direct mentor to Seth Williams, Trivisonno’s impact on local broadcasting and the talk radio format remains undeniable. Seth and Chris share personal stories, discuss his radio dominance, and examine how his approach shaped local media. Want exclusive, uncensored content and show archives? Join the VIP community on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Did Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign cross the line with an ad featuring Amy Acton’s own mother urging voters not to support her? Or is this just another example of how brutal political campaigns have become? KORN’S FOLLOW THE LEADER IS A CLASSIC WORTH HAVING ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4yK2je8 On today’s episode of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth Williams and Chris Akin dive into the controversial Ohio governor’s race advertisement and debate whether family members should become part of political attacks. YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH REIGN SUPREME FROM DYING FETUS ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4zG1aVC Then it’s time for Cleveland sports misery. The Guardians’ season is over, and now baseball fans are facing another uncomfortable question: Could a potential MLB labor dispute wipe out the 2027 season? Seth and Chris discuss the Guardians’ disappointing finish, baseball’s uncertain future, and whatever other ridiculous stories come up along the way. **JOIN THE CONVERSATION LIVE!** Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00 PM ET — LIVE on Rumble 7:00 PM ET — Replay on Rumble and YouTube Expect strong opinions, arguments, laughs, and absolutely no guarantee that the conversation stays on track. Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premium NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Can Cleveland’s Indians make it to the World Series, or are Seth and Chris setting themselves up for another round of baseball heartbreak? On this edition of **THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW**, Seth Williams and Chris Akin dig into the American League Championship Series, where the Indians are battling the Tampa Bay Rays. Can Cleveland get it done, or is disappointment waiting around the corner? Then Chris reveals that he’s starting what he calls “fat camp” through the VA. What’s involved, why is he doing it, and how much ammunition is Seth going to get out of this one? Plus, whatever other insanity comes up when these two get rolling. No scripts, no filters, and absolutely no guarantee they’ll stay on topic. **Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium!**https://rumble.com/premium **NOTE:** Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to form your own opinions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s episode of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth and Chris Akin get into the ridiculous problems Chris has been dealing with just trying to get a replacement prescription from his pharmacist. How does something that should be straightforward become this difficult? They also talk about new Quiet Riot singer John Torra, and the scrutiny he’s going to face for being overweight. This leads to a larger discussion about why calling people “fat” is universally still ok, even in today’s era of fake body shaming, and use of “the N word”, the new “F” word”, “The R word” and more. Then it’s back to Cleveland sports misery. The Guardians are once again staring at elimination, which raises the bigger question: how long can this organization expect to get over the hump without spending the money necessary to compete with baseball’s biggest teams? Is smart management enough, or has Cleveland reached the ceiling of what it can accomplish without opening the checkbook? Seth and Chris get into all of it on today’s show. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Local media is failing, local radio is losing its grip, and nobody seems willing to call out the real issues hitting our streets. When the cameras stop rolling and the microphones go off, the real conversation starts. We dive headfirst into the decaying state of local broadcasting, why host accountability has vanished, and the hilarious reality of dealing with health chaos, off-air disasters, and absurd personal habits while trying to put on a show. RELIVE THE GREATNESS OF KORN WITH THIS INCREDIBLE BOX SET: https://amzn.to/4rCZIk0 Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com WOAH!! DEFTONE’S WHITE PONY (20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ON VINYL! SIGN US UP!! https://amzn.to/4jxEZMv All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

How did we get from arguing about a Sydney Sweeney advertisement to making comparisons involving one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory? Seth and Chris dig into a series of startling videos making the rounds online, where women appear to draw an extraordinary moral comparison between criticism of Sydney Sweeney and the Lindsay Clancy case. What exactly are they saying, what are they reacting to, and why has this particular comparison set off such a firestorm? This is one of those stories where the internet has apparently decided that normal conversation wasn’t nearly complicated enough. Watch the videos. Hear the arguments. Then decide for yourself whether this is legitimate cultural criticism, wildly misplaced outrage, or something even stranger. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Things at Seth Williams’ house have officially gone from weird to downright WTF. TODAY’S MUSICAL CHOICE - THE PRETTY RECKLESS’ DEAR GOD: https://amzn.to/4rjMFnE “Flashlight Guy” is back in the conversation, there are bizarre reports of ghost hangings, and Seth is left trying to figure out whether something genuinely strange is happening around his house — or whether there could be a much more ordinary explanation. Could prescription medication be playing a role? Is Seth actually witnessing something he can’t explain? Or is there another piece of this insanity that hasn’t been figured out yet? Then Seth and Chris Akin turn their attention to the latest Sydney Sweeney controversy. Her provocative Novig sports-prediction ad has triggered a massive backlash from athletes and social media critics who argue that it sexualizes women’s sports. Sweeney, meanwhile, wasn’t simply hired as a spokesperson — she’s a strategic partner and equity holder in the company. So where does legitimate criticism end and ridiculous internet outrage begin? This afternoon’s live show gets into all of it. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Something is seriously weird at Seth’s house. Strange occurrences, unsettling incidents, and the possibility that someone could be watching him have Seth taking a much closer look at what’s happening around his home. And just when you think the story can’t get stranger, there’s another update. Support Josh Green’s organization by donating here: https://givebutter.com/40-years-40-miles-countless-first-steps-9hw0fv Seth also gives another look at his recovery and where things stand now. What’s really going on outside the house? Is there a harmless explanation, or is somebody actually paying way too much attention? Watch the latest episode and decide for yourself. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

The Browns somehow found another way to piss off Cleveland before the damn season even got rolling. Meanwhile, there’s a wild story about a Mötley Crüe concert, a wheelchair, $17 beers, and an accessibility nightmare that nearly kept Seth out of the show. Then things get even more ridiculous with YouTube copyright insanity, a bizarre medical checkup, and a Browns quarterback decision that has Cleveland fans ready to throw the whole operation into Lake Erie. And just when you think the episode has hit peak insanity, the conversation goes completely off the rails. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

An exorcism. Seth’s house. And this supposedly happened within the past week. Yeah, this one is going straight into the “WHAT THE HELL?” category. Seth finally lays out what happened, why an exorcism was performed at his house, and what led up to this bizarre situation. Is there a rational explanation? Was something seriously strange going on? Or is Seth’s house officially on the haunted-property list? Watch the episode and decide for yourself. Watch, subscribe, share, and comment on the platform you’re watching on! Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Jim Florentine joins Seth and Chris for an unfiltered conversation packed with road stories, comedy, Howard Stern memories, podcasting, and the kind of brutal roasting only Florentine can deliver. From his days on The Howard Stern Show to Everybody Is Awful, Jim explains why he’s still one of the funniest comics working today. Along the way, Seth becomes an easy target, proving nobody is safe when Florentine is behind the microphone. If you like real conversations, sharp humor, and zero corporate filters, this is one interview you don’t want to miss. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Jim Norton joins Seth and Chris Akin for one of his most candid conversations yet. From the legacy of Opie & Anthony and the impact of Lucky Louie to his acting career, marriage, today’s comedy landscape, working with people who see the world differently, and what’s next for his podcasts, nothing is off limits. If you know Jim, you know exactly where this conversation is headed—and if you don’t, you’re about to find out. GET JIM NORTON’S BOOK “I HATE YOUR GUTS” HERE: https://amzn.to/4byz1q0 If you appreciate honest conversations without filters, this one’s for you. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce joins the show to talk about the band’s 25th anniversary celebration of Sinner, why “Bodies” still hits as hard as ever, the state of modern rock, AI invading music, streaming, touring with legends, and why live shows still matter. THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF DROWNING POOL’S SINNER ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/45Jtqtu From stories about Pantera, Korn, Godsmack, Metallica, and Rob Zombie to behind-the-scenes memories and what’s coming next for Drowning Pool, this conversation goes places you probably won’t expect. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth and Chris welcome Drowning Pool guitarist C.J. Pierce to the show. C.J. joins the guys to talk about Drowning Pool’s upcoming tour with Saliva, including a stop at Afterburn Fest at Victory Park in North Ridgeville, Ohio. He also looks back at the band’s breakthrough debut, Sinner, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, along with what fans can expect from the tour and more. GET DROWNING POOL’S SINNER (25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) ON VINYL HERE: https://link.amazon/B06vPWq9B Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

This week marks one of the biggest milestones Seth Williams has faced in years. After everything that’s happened, the moment has finally arrived—and it probably didn’t go exactly how anyone expected. Seth and Chris Akin talk about getting his new prosthetic legs, what comes next, the challenges ahead, and why this isn’t simply a “problem solved” situation. Expect laughs, brutally honest stories, and the kind of conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. Watch every episode commercial-free and before it’s released everywhere else by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Disclaimer: All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe