Podcast
Winning a Juno & a Striker craft brew made 2020 bearable with Dan Cleary of Striker
March 26, 2021
Dan Cleary of Striker & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, being an independent artist, working on some new music, livestream concerts, getting back on stage, keeping his voice in check, winning a Juno Award…
A Full Year of Thirsty Thursdays
March 25, 2021
A year ago, I started hanging out with some of my closest friends, some of the Vox&Hops Alumni & Vox&Hops' Heads on Zoom each Thursday. I called it Thirsty Thursdays. Little did I know at the time, just how important these h…
Never Being Booed Off the Stage with Dale Crover of The Melvins
March 23, 2021
Dale Crover of The Melvins & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1s brews, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the power of Canadian beer vs Nirvana, the soundtrack of his youth, playing in Montreal, crafti…
Appreciating What we Lost with FT Hordé of Déluge
March 19, 2021
FT Hordé of Déluge & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, the France Craft Beer scene, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, a pandemic release, a dream tour, why it took 5 years, a Déluge …
I Hate Releasing Singles with Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna
March 16, 2021
Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the ups & downs of playing festivals, the soundtrack of his youth, Red Creek Recordings, collaborating with artists & his hangover cure. …
Hail the Metal Community with Rob Wharton of Cognitive
March 12, 2021
Rob Wharton of Cognitive & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if he is a craft beer enthusiast, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, the return of gigs, the new Cognitive record, a perfect release tou…
Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn
March 11, 2021
Charles Elliott & Eliseo Garcia of Abysmal Dawn & I have a conversation about being one of the last bands on tour before the pandemic, if they have become more of a craft beer enthusiasts, how they have been filling the void…
Sacrificing Everything for the Love of Metal with Prika Amaral of Nervosa
March 9, 2021
Prika Amaral of Nervosa & I have a conversation about how she coped with 2020, her 1st brews, the Brazilian Craft Beer Scene, the soundtrack to her youth, gravitating towards the guitar, the Brazilian Metal Scene, her 1st sh…
Enjoying Life, Metal & Beer since the age of 6 with Jeremy Gomez of Red Method
March 5, 2021
Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring,…
From American Idol to The Beast Awakens with James Durbin
March 2, 2021
James Durbin & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, the soundtrack to his youth, what he learnt on American Idol, how he lured Zakk Wylde on Idol, being a spokesperson for Autism & Tourette's Sy…
It's a Breakdown or Breakthrough Year with Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab
Feb. 26, 2021
Dave Sherman of The Road To Rehab & I have a conversation about becoming an addiction counselor, his 1st drink, working in the music industry, why artists trust him, how 2020 affected addicts, helping artists on tour, why al…
Beer is the second most disgusting thing with Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA
Feb. 25, 2021
Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, why he hates beer, no urge to explore alcohol or drugs, why he launched The Punk Rock MBA, w…
Your Brain is Always Smarter Than Yourself with Michael Alvarez of Flub
Feb. 23, 2021
Michael Alvarez of Flub & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack to his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, being Sober, his last brew, how he was managed to stay Sober, where he has found sup…
Non Alcoholic Craft Beer or Bust with Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA)
Feb. 19, 2021
Jerome Gagnon & Yann Carrière of Bière Sans Alcool (BSA) & I have a conversation about launching their brand in the middle of a pandemic, their 1st brews, why start with an IPA, their origin story, how to make non-alcoholic …
From Blast Beats to Hot Ones with Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce
Feb. 18, 2021
Al Bourbouhakis of Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. have a conversation about how we met, how he coped with 2020, taking a break from alcohol, how he got into the Hot Sauce industry, getting his products on Hot Ones, putting flavor f…
To Drink or To Play with Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum
Feb. 16, 2021
Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, playing Montreal, having to quit drinking in order to keep playing guitar, crafting a new identity…
The Science of Drinking with Christian Degen of AHAB.
Feb. 12, 2021
Christian Degen the session bassist of AHAB & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, what exactly happens when we ingest alcohol, being drunk, binge drinking vs low intake everyday, if there are a…
Thirsty Thursday LIVE with Keith Wampler of The Convalescence
Feb. 11, 2021
Keith Wampler of The Convalescence & I had a conversation about how he coped with 2020, if his Craft Beer palate has evolved, getting two movies on Amazon Prime, setting up a movie premier in his hometown of Toledo Ohio, his…
One day at a time with Matt Young of King Parrot & CrisisAct.
Feb. 9, 2021
Matt Young of King Parrot & Crisis Act & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, launching his new project CrisisAct, becoming Sober, working in a drug & alcohol rehabilitation center, rediscovering his identity,…
Non-Alcoholic Beer will save the day with Martin Guimond & Philippe Tremblay of Le Saint-Bock.
Feb. 5, 2021
Martin Guimond & Philippe Tremblay of Le Saint-Bock & I have a conversation about how they coped with 2020, creating a new brand to avoid confusion, focusing on Non-Alcoholic products as a way to survive, their brewer storie…
How Addi Tryggvason of Sólstafir rediscovered life's purpose.
Feb. 2, 2021
Addi Tryggvason of Sólstafir & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, the birth of his 1st child, a day job for the 1st time in years, becoming Sober, pretending to be Nick Cave on stage, some advice for people …
Alex Jones & Kyle Beam of Undeath are keeping Death Metal fresh!
Jan. 29, 2021
A conversation with Alex Jones & Kyle Beam of Undeath about how they coped with 2020, the New Old School, the soundtracks of their youths, their 1st shows, their 1st Brews, the Undeath Collabs with Nine Maidens Brewing Compa…
Martin van Drunen (Asphyx)
Jan. 26, 2021
A conversation with Martin van Drunen the legendary vocalist of Asphyx.
Shawn-Kevin Laplante (Saint-Houblon)
Jan. 22, 2021
A conversation with Shawn-Kevin Laplante the brewer at Saint-Houblon.