Explore every episode of the podcast A-Sides
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| Episode 219 - Sammy Boller | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:44:41 | |
Michigan-based recording artist Sammy Boller has recently recorded and released his solo EP titled Midnight Garden. He joined the podcast for Episode 219 to discuss his guitar playing, several of his favorite Michigan musicians, touring the world, the best pizza, and even practicing yoga. You can find Sammy's music and tour dates on his website which also includes link to purchase merch and more! His music can also be streamed on your favorite streaming app and his Bandcamp page. Thanks to Sammy for the interview, Kevin Chiaramonte, and everyone who listens! Thanks for another amazing year of A-SIDES. | |||
| Episode 218 - James And The Cold Gun | 30 Nov 2025 | 00:18:03 | |
James And The Cold Gun is an emerging rock band from the UK, described as "South Wales' Loudest", and they are set to perform in Central Illinois on December 4, 2025. Whether you live in Central IL or not, James And The Cold Gun are a band that should be on your music radar as they have a hard-driving, straight up rock n roll sound. Frontman James Joseph joined Episode 218 ahead of the show to talk about trying to eat right on tour, his connections to 90's rock legends, and even Christmas music. You can follow James And The Cold Gun on Bandcamp, their website for merch and tour dates, and even stream them on your favorite app. Thanks to James, the entire band, and WWCT FM for setting up this interview. Tickets for the Dec 4 concert can be found on WWCT's website. | |||
| Episode 209 - James Black from Finger Eleven | 21 Sep 2025 | 00:53:13 | |
James Black guested on A-SIDES' Episode 164 last summer ahead of the band's run on Creed's Summer of '99 tour, which also featured the band 3 Doors Down. He shared stories on collecting records from film score composers such as John Barry, and a genre titled "exotica", which includes the works of Les Baxter. For Episode 209, James returns to share more on his music collecting habits and details on the forthcoming studio album from Finger Eleven, titled Last Night On Earth. Ahead of the album's Nov 7th release date, the band has released 3 singles and will embark on a North American tour starting this fall. You can find their tour dates and pre-order the record on their website here. Huge thanks to James for returning to A-SIDES! And thanks to all who listen!
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| Episode 119 - Collecting Vinyl with Tony Higbee | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:54:46 | |
Talented guitarist and vinyl enthusiast Tony Higbee makes his second appearance on A-SIDES' Episode 119. He previously spoke with Andy for Episode 21, in which they barely scratched the surface of his massive collection. This time the two dive deeper to discuss hunting for elusive albums, protecting your records, essential records to own, and his love for Power Pop. Huge thanks to Tony for sharing his stories! You can catch him on the road with Tom Keifer's tour dates here at the Tom Keifer Band website. | |||
| Episode 118 - Danny Lopez | 01 Apr 2023 | 01:01:13 | |
Musician and pop culture enthusiast Danny Lopez joins A-SIDES for Episode 118. Danny is currently performing with several LA-based tribute bands for System of a Down, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Linkin Park. He shares his origin stories with those projects and how they weaved together, discovering music as he grew up, and staying prepared for what comes his way. You can follow Danny at @heydannylopez on Instagram and keep up with his busy schedule. Thanks to Danny for sharing his stories and also to everyone for listening! | |||
| Episode 117 - Cris Hodges | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:53:20 | |
A-SIDES Episode 117 features a conversation with multi-talented vocalist Cris Hodges. Just as he was about to embark on a months-long tour with Pistols At Dawn, Cris shares how he joined that band, singing for In The End: A Linkin Park Experience, solo music, staying fit on the road, his fitness routine, and mental health. You can follow along with Pistols At Dawn at their website and stay up to date on their current tour plans; Cris' band In The End can be found here; and you can find his solo album Black Hole Magic streaming here. Huge thanks to Cris for being a guest on A-SIDES and thanks to everyone who listens.
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| Episode 116 - John Massaglia and the Bass Mt Rushmore | 19 Mar 2023 | 01:03:05 | |
Following up on past episodes which featured John Massaglia, we welcomed him back to A-SIDES to discuss The Truth Council's latest EP, The Perfect Wheel. After that discussion, we shifted gears to share our favorite bassists, encompassing a variety of styles from Jazz to Prog Rock and Heavy Metal. See! Whose lists will overlap! Witness! Brent's fury over the music of Styx! All this and more in our jam-packed 116th episode of A-SIDES! You can also follow John and The Truth Council on social media through Facebook and on Instagram @thetruthcouncil Thanks to John for joining us and thanks to everyone who listens! | |||
| Episode 115 - Jarred Pope | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:13:09 | |
Jarred Pope joins A-SIDES for Episode 115 to discuss all things rock n roll. He shares his many influences, his background growing up in California, how he joined the bands for both Damon Johnson and Tom Keifer, a few of his favorite venues, and his passion for the art of music. You can keep up with Jarred on the road by visiting the websites for both Damon Johnson and Tom Keifer. Huge thanks to Jarred for sharing his stories for this episode and also thanks to everyone who listens. | |||
| Episode 114 - Non-Make-Up KISS | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:16:51 | |
Episode 114 of A-SIDES features another deep dive into the KISS discography, this time focusing on the era when the band removed their make-up. For our third episode on KISS, we highlighted our ten favorite songs released between 1983's Lick It Up and 1997's Carnival of Souls. Along with our favorite songs, we also discussed seeing KISS live in 2020, the new members that joined KISS in this era, correlations to Bon Jovi, Paul Stanley's wardrobe choices, and also Gene Simmons 'Demon' persona. Thank you to everyone who listens to our newest episode of A-SIDES. | |||
| Episode 113 - The New Wave of British Heavy Metal | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:07:14 | |
Notable Kerrang! magazine collector Kenny Wright (of The Great Affairs) returns to A-SIDES for Episode 113, this time discussing "The New Wave of British Heavy Metal." Kenny and Andy discuss the roots of "The New Wave of British Heavy Metal", also known as NWOBHM, which includes bands such as Judas Priest and Motorhead. They also touch on several notable bands from within the genre, classic albums, their influence on emerging acts in North America, and quickly changing musical trends. Supreme thanks to Kenny Wright for the fun conversation and also thanks to everyone who listens! Up the irons! | |||
| Episode 112 - Heavy Metal Covers | 28 Jan 2023 | 00:46:17 | |
Fellow metal-head and musician Patrick Kennison (of Heaven Below) joins A-SIDES to discuss his favorite cover songs, plus several covers recorded on Heaven Below's most recent album, Rest In Pieces- A Tribute To The Departed. Patrick shares the ideas behind covering his favorite artists on Rest In Pieces, what inspired him to pick up a guitar, Bob Rock albums, sports, and his plans for Heaven Below in 2023. You can find Heaven Below at their website or follow them on Facebook here. Huge thanks to Patrick Kennison for taking time away from his busy schedule to chat for this episode and thanks to everyone who listens! | |||
| Episode 111 - Guilty Pleasures | 15 Jan 2023 | 01:02:22 | |
A-SIDES is back for the first episode of 2023! Brace yourself for this deep dive into 'Guilty Pleasures', or better yet, 'Guiltless Pleasures'. With songs ranging from Cher to Bobby Brown to Richard Marx, Andy and Brent share their reasons for why they love these songs, as well as the stories for why they've been made to feel guilty about them. Thank you for listening to this episode and joining us for the last three years of A-SIDES episodes. Cheers to 2023! | |||
| Episode 110 - Best of 2022 | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:59:32 | |
Its time for the annual 'Year End Favorites' list from A-SIDES. Brent and Andy sit down to share their favorite albums from 2022, plus concert memories, and other nonsense that you'll find from A-SIDES on Episode 110. Several albums discussed are from Ghost, The Cult, The Afghan Whigs, Ozzy Osbourne, and more. Throw another log on the fire, grab a beverage, and enjoy this toasty episode of A-SIDES. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 208 - Jared Jones | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:43:41 | |
Episode 193 featured guest Jared Jones from the Nashville-based rock band, Emerge. This latest discussion with Jared picks up right where we left off last spring, diving back into shared musical tastes like Disturbed and Sevendust, his experiences with Revis, listeners' music habits, fall activities, and radio station contests! Huge thanks to Jared for making another appearance on A-SIDES for Episode 208, and thanks to all who listen! Extra shout-out to Disturbed and the other musicians being honored by the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet, IL this September! Emerge's music is available on your favorite app and you can follow them on social media at their Facebook page or Instagram at @emerge_music! | |||
| Episode 109 - Patrick Stone | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:35:25 | |
Speaking with Sam Koltun for Episode 106 put his band Budderside onto Andy's musical radar, so he sought out founder and vocalist Patrick Stone for a future episode. The release of this episode also coincides with the release of Budderside's newest single, "Joker". Patrick speaks on the subject matter behind their latest single, along with inspirations behind his lyrics, album artwork, and the band's music videos. Hopefully you'll seek out Budderside, too! You can follow along with Budderside at their website here and also check out the video for "Joker." Thanks for listening to this newest episode of A-SIDES! | |||
| Episode 108 - Creatures Of The Night | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:49:00 | |
Andy and his guest Kenny Wright of The Great Affairs set the wayback machine to 1982. KISS' Creatures Of The Night was released in the Fall of '82 amongst a slew of heavy rock records, and we discuss the impact this had on Kenny at the time, as well as how the album still holds up decades later. We touch on Kenny's favorite tracks on Creatures, a few of the highlights from within the new box set, and even a few KISS-related releases from that era. Thank you for checking out this newest episode of A-SIDES. You can also follow along with Kenny and The Great Affairs on their website or check out their new Holiday single on Youtube. | |||
| Episode 107 - Classic Aerosmith | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:16:07 | |
Fire up Episode 107 of A-SIDES, as we hand-picked our favorite songs from Aerosmith's classic era, starting with their 1973 debut album through 1982's Rock In A Hard Place. Along the way we shared an honorable mention or two, discussed our entry points into the band, which albums we've bought (and re-bought!), if we saw them live, and even touched on the recent Midnights album from Taylor Swift; which brought Andy's fandom into question. Thanks for joining us for another spin on A-SIDES! | |||
| Episode 106 - Sam Bam Koltun | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:49:21 | |
Sam Bam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat, Budderside) joins Andy for Episode 106 of A-SIDES! They discuss his roots in the Midwest and several bands that influenced him growing up, what it's like to sleep and eat on the road as a touring musician, the Jurassic Park movies, and more! You can follow Sam as a patreon and gain behind-the-scenes access and other exclusives here. You can also check out Sam with Budderside as the 'Scooby Gang' in their music video for "Ghostlighting." Huge thanks to Sam for being a guest on A-SIDES and thanks to you for listening to our newest episode. | |||
| Episode 105 - Misfits’ Songs | 31 Oct 2022 | 01:02:23 | |
Episode 105 features a dive into the horror-punk band, Misfits, as we countdown our top ten favorite songs. Not only do we share our favorites, but we also sample the latest Catfight Coffee flavor "Crimson Roast" (which is a nod to this episode's band), you'll learn our opinion on the manliness of "Man Caves", suggest songs for your next home improvement project, and Brent gets a little too fired up about people's questionable taste in music. So style your hair into Devil's Locks, fire up your coffee pot, and press play on this Halloween-themed episode of A-SIDES. Thanks for listening!
Catfight Coffee's excellent Crimson Roast coffee is available at their website along with a whole line of other favorite blends. | |||
| Episode 104 - Journey | 18 Oct 2022 | 01:27:34 | |
Steve Perry fronted Journey across multiple decades and released 8 studio albums during his tenure with the band. This newest episode of A-SIDES features returning guest Shane Tassart (of The Hot Summers) giving a singer's perspective on Journey, as well as sharing his discovery of their music, his connections with the band, taking care of your voice, and even shares his fandom of the Halloween film series. You can follow Shane and The Hot Summers through their Facebook page here. Its always a pleasure hearing Shane's perspective on the music industry and we hope you enjoy Episode 104. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 103 - Metal Screams! | 04 Oct 2022 | 01:10:28 | |
Scream for me, A-SIDES!! Episode 103 is dedicated to the most metal vocal moments, as Brent and Andy select their favorite screams from singers such as "The Metal God" Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach. They also try out a beer from Surly Brewing Company in Minnesota, discuss the latest album from Ozzy Osbourne, vintage clothes shopping, and as much nonsense as they can fit into an hour podcast. Thanks for coming back for another round of A-SIDES! | |||
| Episode 102 - Toschie of Audrey Horne | 19 Sep 2022 | 01:10:59 | |
For Episode 102 of A-SIDES, this could be considered another "bucket list" guest for Andy, as he spoke with Torkjell Rod, also known as "Toschie", from the heavy metal band Audrey Horne. Toschie discusses the origins of the band, the creation of his lyrics and artwork, how he became a tattoo artist, and more! Huge thanks to Toschie for being a guest and thanks to everyone who listens. You can find Audrey Horne's music on your favorite streaming platform or support the band by picking up an album through Napalm Records here. | |||
| Episode 101 - Zak St. John | 05 Sep 2022 | 01:08:50 | |
Drummer Zak St. John joins Andy for Episode 101 of A-SIDES. They not only discuss his roots in the Midwest but also how his passion for music started at a very early age. Over this hour-long conversation, he shares many past projects, and even a few projects on the horizon. While his resume is a mile long, he achieved that through hard work and dedication, and I felt his work ethic is very inspiring. You can follow Zak at his website here to follow along with his many projects and catch him out on the road. Thank you Zak! | |||
| Episode 100 - Top Motorhead Songs | 29 Aug 2022 | 01:45:42 | |
For the 100th episode of A-SIDES, it seemed fitting to dive into Brent's favorite band, Motorhead! We toast to the late Lemmy Kilmister and "The Loudest Band In The World", by sharing our Motorhead origin stories, our favorite songs and lyrical moments, favorite albums, which song Brent wants played at his funeral, and even look back at a few highlights from the last 99 episodes. To everyone who has listened to A-SIDES or has been a guest, thank you! | |||
| Episode 207 - Everybody Loves Cheap Trick Too | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:29:15 | |
A recurring theme throughout the 6-year lifespan of A-SIDES has been the beloved Illinois rock band Cheap Trick. Episode 190 titled, "Everybody Loves Cheap Trick", was packed with 6 different guests sharing their origin stories and love for Cheap Trick, so this anniversary episode of the podcast seemed like a perfect opportunity for a follow-up. Episode 207 features returning guests, familiar voices, and more!
Huge thanks to all 5 friends of the podcast who contributed and shared their passion for Cheap Trick. Thanks to all the friends, guests, and listeners of the last 6 years of A-SIDES, too! | |||
| Episode 99 - Prince: 1985 to 1994 | 15 Aug 2022 | 01:37:31 | |
Episode 99 is another deep dive into the discography of Prince, covering his studio albums from 1985's Around the World In A Day to 1994's Come. Not only do Brent and Andy share their favorite songs, but Brent reveals a musical anecdote from his past, we find out about a cruise ship obsessed with The Gold Experience, Gene Simmons vs Prince and their sexual conquests, along with the usual off-topic tangents. Thank you for pressing play on another episode of A-Sides! | |||
| Episode 98 - Shane Tassart of The Hot Summers | 01 Aug 2022 | 01:02:02 | |
Nearing the 100th episode of A-Sides, this episode features returning guest, Shane Tassart. He not only shares the details about the recording of the long-awaited debut album from The Hot Summers, but also delves into a few stories from his past about interacting with Gene Simmons, the brotherhood he shares with fellow songwriters Denny Smith and Mick Sweda, and possibly busts the myth about KISS' blood being used in a comic book! You can follow The Hot Summers on Facebook and find their music on your favorite streaming service. Huge thank you to Shane Tassart for making his second appearance on A-Sides and a big thanks to everyone who listens! | |||
| Episode 97 - KISS: 1979 to 1982 | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:20:27 | |
Returning with the second installment in our journey through the KISSOLOGY, Episode 97 of A-Sides tackles the "dark era" of KISS. During this era from 1979 to 1982, the band lost two founding members, ventured away from their typical brand of hard rock, and even wore capes, but managed to find their way back with the help of several outside songwriters (including Bryan Adams!) Brent and Andy share their favorite songs, but also pinpoint who was the weakest link in KISS, make the case for Creatures of the Night being a worthy successor to Destroyer's expansion of their "sound", and debate the quality of 1981's concept album, Music From The Elder. Thank you for pressing play on the newest episode of A-Sides! | |||
| Episode 96 - Joshua Ketchmark | 04 Jul 2022 | 01:09:20 | |
For Episode 96, Andy spoke with Joshua Ketchmark, ahead of his forthcoming studio album titled Blood. The album's release will be on July 8, 2022 and it takes inspiration from Joshua's background in the Midwest. They not only touch on this new release, but also several past albums and EP's, the benefits of having a home recording studio, our expectations when attending concerts, and which member of KISS still owes him 6 bucks. It was a pleasure to chat with Joshua and don't miss out on his new album, Blood. You can find his catalog on all streaming platforms and follow along with Joshua online here. | |||
| Episode 95 - Arnela Moore (The Rumours) | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:45:53 | |
For Episode 95, Andy is joined by Arnela Moore of the power trio, The Rumours. Known for their high energy shows, The Rumours are about to hit a run of West Coast dates, called "The Filthy Bathroom" Tour. Andy chatted with Arnela ahead of this tour about picking up the bass, joining The Rumours, what inspired the tour's name, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, swearing, KISS, and our mutual friendship with Bob Long. Thanks for pressing play on Episode 95. You can find Arnela's pre-loved thrift shop online here- Pre-Loves or follow The Rumours on Bandcamp. | |||
| Episode 94 - Prince: Purple Rain and Before | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:19:01 | |
Episode 94 of A-Sides features a topic that has been brewing since the early days of this podcast; covering the music of Prince. With his discography reaching nearly 40 albums, the only option was to break his career up into "era's", with Episode 94 tackling his first 6 albums from 1978 through the release of Purple Rain in 1984. As a longtime fan, Brent shares his background with Prince, while Andy shares his unique impressions as a newer listener. They also discuss Prince's influence on other artists, ponder the formation of a band with all bass guitar, and debate Purple Rain vs Thriller as the album that defines the 1980's. Thanks for pressing play on Episode 94 of A-Sides! | |||
| Episode 93 - King’s X Chat | 31 May 2022 | 00:45:44 | |
Episode 93 features a deep discussion on the power trio King's X, with friends Freddy Herrera and Corey Rozzoni returning to the podcast. The guys not only share their favorite albums, but also discuss various side projects and solo albums, sneaking into concerts (Kids don't try this at home!), the struggles of making it in the music industry, and cuckoo clocks! Huge thank yous to Freddy and Corey for taking the time to share their stories and thanks to everyone who listens! | |||
| Episode 92 - Klassic Kiss | 16 May 2022 | 01:18:31 | |
After 3 long years and 91 episodes under their belts, Brent and Andy are finally devoting an entire episode to KISS! This episode dives into the original era of the band, featuring a discussion on the first 6 studio albums, from their self-titled album through 1977's Love Gun. They share their favorite songs, rank the albums, trade Paul Stanley impressions, highlight several underrated performances, and even jump ahead to their appearance on MTV's Unplugged. Reach for some cold gin and enjoy this episode of A-Sides! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 91 - Foo Fighters’ Songs | 02 May 2022 | 01:16:07 | |
For Episode 91, we chose to dive into our favorite Foo Fighters' songs. With the band's career spanning over 25 years, 10 studio albums, numerous Grammy Awards, and even a recent horror comedy movie titled Studio 666, there's a lot to cover in this episode. We not only share songs, but discuss the origins of a "foo fighter", seeing the band in concert, Brent's obsession with destroying dry wall, and also detour into a brief Nirvana rabbit hole. Thanks for pressing play on Episode 91! | |||
| Episode 90 - Liv Warfield | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:30:41 | |
Ahead of her upcoming shows in Illinois, Liv Warfield spoke with Andy on Episode 90 for a quick chat about her background in Peoria IL, finding her voice through karaoke, recording a live album at New York City's Cafe Wha?, and her favorite places to eat back home. If you are able to catch her electrifying live shows, you can get tickets at The Scottish Rite Cathedral or The Space in Evanston. If you cannot see her live, you can follow along with her on her website. Huge thanks to Liv for taking the time to chat, to Erika Tooker for her assistance, and to everyone who listens. | |||
| Episode 206 - Emily Burton | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:40:34 | |
Episode 206 of A-SIDES features a conversation with musician and artist Emily Burton, who performs with the all-female Black Sabbath - Black Sabbitch, and California-based rock act, Fireball Ministry. Fireball Ministry scorched the Earth with great albums like 2005's Their Rock Is Not Our Rock, which is now pressed on vinyl through Ripple Music. She shares a few details on the band's formation, growing up in the Midwest, creating artwork, and more! Check out Black Sabbitch online for merch and live shows at their website. You can also find Fireball Ministry's music through your favorite streaming app and grab the fast-selling vinyl records through their Bandcamp page. Huge thanks to Emily Burton and everyone who listens! | |||
| Episode 89 - Matt Andersen | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:05:04 | |
Episode 89 features Matt Andersen of The Great Affairs, as he chats with Andy about his life from growing up in Kentucky to working and performing in Nashville, TN. Matt shares stories about working his first show in the rafters, performing as an opening act for various 80's legends, and the best spring break ever in 1997. You can follow along with Matt and The Great Affairs through their website - https://dennysmithmusic.com/. Thanks to Matt for taking part in this episode, also Corey Rozzoni for his production skills editing this episode.
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| Episode 88 - Grunge Era | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:58:06 | |
Frequent guest Corey Rozzoni makes his 4th appearance on A-Sides to chat with Andy in this special 88th episode. They revisit a Facebook post that Rizzo made, which he asked friends to rank their favorite bands of the "Grunge" era. Not only do they break down Corey's favorites, they also try to define the "Seattle Sound", and debate which pizza toppings make the best pie. You can follow Corey on his website, https://coreyrozzoni.com/home, where you can hire him for your next musical project or follow along with his current projects. Big thank you to Corey for guesting and producing this episode, and thanks to all for pressing play on this newest episode of A-Sides. | |||
| Episode 87 - Our Dads’ Mixtape | 14 Mar 2022 | 01:17:13 | |
Building from previous discussions reminiscing on car trips as kids and music from our dads' record collections, we came up with the idea to discuss our favorite songs from yesteryear, dubbed "Our Dads' Mixtape." Episode 87 features of wide range of songs from country artists to Motown, with a dash of blue-eyed soul. They reminisce, they laugh, and Brent even shares a story about a death trap coffee table! Thanks for checking out the newest episode of A-Sides! | |||
| Episode 86 - Talken Dokken | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:16:28 | |
For Episode 86, Denny Smith of The Great Affairs makes another guest appearance to discuss the classic era of Dokken. Denny and Andy begin with their debut album Breaking the Chains, then analyze Jeff Pilson's impact on the band, along with the many wardrobe changes and hair styles, live performances, and also touch on a few of their splinter groups and side projects. Huge thanks to Denny Smith for sharing his stories and fondness for Dokken. You can follow his group The Great Affairs on their website- https://dennysmithmusic.com/ | |||
| Episode 85 - Metallica Songs | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:37:23 | |
This long overdue 85th episode of A-Sides features a deep dive into arguably one of the greatest metal bands of all time, Metallica! Brent and Andy share their introductions to the band, along with their 10 favorite songs, the various points of contention where Metallica "sold out", experiencing Metallica live, their ever-changing setlists, and also discover that Metallica makes the perfect soundtrack for a pick-up basketball game. Thanks for pressing play on another episode of A-Sides'ah! | |||
| Episode 84 -John Massaglia | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:45:05 | |
John Massaglia returns to A-Sides to discuss his band, The Truth Council, following up on his previous appearance on Episode 16. John shares a few updates from the studio as well as inspirations behind their second EP, Green Planet, before diving into his wide range of musical influences.
You can follow John and The Truth Council on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thetruthcouncil and find their music on your favorite streaming platform. Big thanks to John for guesting on Episode 84 of A-Sides! | |||
| Episode 83 - Favorite Beatles Songs | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:33:59 | |
For Episode 83, Brent and Andy tackle the biggest band in music history- The Beatles! After sharing their introductions, they dive into their favorite songs, discuss the recent Beatles' documentaries, explain how a "less is more" approach can be effective, and Brent even makes a striking comparison between an iconic song of the 80's and one from The Fab Four. Grab a cold beverage, press "play", and enjoy the newest episode of A-Sides. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 82 - Adam Wakeman | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:37:00 | |
Episode 82 features a conversation with Adam Wakeman, which touches on his recently released classical album, A Handful of Memories. He also shares stories from the road, the time he attended an interesting "speed dating" version of songwriting, and he dives into the genesis of Jazz Sabbath. Jazz Sabbath is an instrumental recreation of some of Black Sabbath's most beloved songs, which Adam will be performing live throughout the UK in the autumn of 2022.
Huge thanks to Adam for being a guest on this newest episode of A-Sides! Thanks for listening to this newest episode and to all for listening throughout 2021.
Many of Adam's recent musical projects can be played and purchased through Band Camp: https://adamwakeman.bandcamp.com/
You can find news about Adam and his recent tour by visiting his website: http://www.adamwakeman.co.uk/ | |||
| Episode 81 - Favorite Albums of 2021 | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:15:33 | |
2021 continued the trend of surprise albums and massive back-catalog reissues, while vinyl sales continued to rise and pressing plants experienced even greater delays. We definitely bought more than our fair share of vinyl this year, so we sat down to discuss our 5 favorite albums of 2021. The discussion also includes our favorite reissued albums, annoying album packaging, our next tribute band idea, and an unusual record that Brent received in the mail. Throw on your ugly holiday sweater, grab your favorite frosty beverage, and fire up this newest episode of A-Sides. Thanks for listening and happy holidays! | |||
| Episode 80 - Guitar Gods | 05 Dec 2021 | 01:07:22 | |
Mt Rushmore features the sculpted heads of four great Presidents of the United States of America. For Episode 80, Brent and Andy shared which 4 iconic guitar players would make their own personal Mt Rushmore. Brent came at the topic with his own personal influences that have inspired his playing and guitar tone, while Andy approached the topic through a fan perspective, and also took it a bit literally. They also share some frustration with the recent delays with vinyl hitting stores shelves and mail boxes, before diving into the topic. So raise your goblet of rock, press play on this newest episode of A-Sides, and big thanks to everyone for listening! | |||
| Episode 205 - Nikki Stringfield | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:51:19 | |
Following the release of Heaven Below's latest album The Majestic Twelve, Nikki Stringfield returns to A-SIDES to share a few details behind the creation of the album. She also discusses the recent tour with her husband Patrick Kennison which featured them as an opening act for Marty Friedman; life at home between tours; the impact and influence of Ozzy Osbourne; and performing with The Iron Maidens. For information on Nikki's tour schedule with The Iron Maidens, visit their website here. You can also purchase her solo albums and music with Heaven Below on her own website. Huge thanks to Nikki for making her third appearance on A-SIDES, as well as thanks to Patrick Kennison, and you for listening to this newest episode! | |||
| Episode 79 - Freddy Herrera | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:41:04 | |
For Episode 79, Freddy Herrera joins Andy to share stories about his time in The Exies, as well as his current role with Everclear. The conversation also includes the topics of returning to touring in 2021, unique venues, the origin of The Exies, and Freddy's favorite band- Cheap Trick. Big thank you to Freddy for being gracious and sharing his stories on the latest episode of A-Sides. You can find Everclear's tour dates and merch at their website or follow them on Facebook.
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| Episode 78 - Favorite Nine Inch Nails Albums | 08 Nov 2021 | 01:02:37 | |
For Episode 78 of A-Sides, Brent and Andy dive into Nine Inch Nails, discussing their favorite releases. Brent's choice is the aggressive 1992 EP release titled Broken, while Andy's favorite is the raw and introspective album from 2005, With Teeth. The guys share their favorite tracks, memories of Nine Inch Nails over the years, as well as Trent Reznor's recent work with Halsey. We also mention our recent selection among the Top Ten Record Collecting Podcasts on Feedspot. You can find our podcast, as well as the rest of the Top Ten, by clicking here. Thanks to Feedspot for including us on this list and thanks to you for pressing play on our latest episode of A-Sides. | |||
| Episode 77 - Concert Stories with Rizzo | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:57:38 | |
Following up on past conversations with Corey "Rizzo" Rozzoni, this time we dove into his experiences attending concerts over the years for Episode 77 of A-Sides. He shares stories from Alpine Valley in Wisconsin to Ozzfest in Texas, and all points in-between! There's tales of puke, shattered windows, fist fights, mechanical spiders, and more death-defying concert goers. Huge thanks to Rizzo for coming back for his third appearance on A-Sides. Rizzo performs with The Great Affairs and Lights of Marfa, which you can find both bands online through their websites. | |||