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🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun)

🔥 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with Glen Sobel, legendary drummer for Alice Cooper, to talk all things rock, rhythm, and resilience. Glen opens up about:

✅ How he landed the Alice Cooper gig
✅ The story behind his jaw-dropping drum solo in Hired Gun
✅ His favorite drummers of all time
✅ What it was like filling in for Tommy Lee with Mötley Crüe
✅ Life on the road, studio sessions, and unforgettable tour moments

If you're a fan of hard rock, heavy metal, and behind-the-scenes music industry stories, this episode is a must-watch!

👊 Hosted by award-winning filmmaker Fran Strine (Hired Gun, Message in a Bottle), The Candid Mic delivers raw, fun, and unexpected conversations with iconic musicians, actors, athletes, and industry powerhouses.

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🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧

🔥 In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with the one and only Liberty DeVitto — the iconic drummer best known for his 30+ years of powerhouse performances and studio work with Billy Joel. From classic albums like The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and An Innocent Man, Liberty helped shape the sound of a generation. 🥁🎹

We dive deep into:

• His massive role in the hit music documentary Hired Gun (streaming now!)
• The wild, behind-the-scenes stories from decades on tour 🚌😂
• His powerful and personal autobiography Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness
• Working with other rock legends and the evolution of his drumming career
• The real story behind the Billy Joel band breakup and reunion rumors 👀

👉 Whether you're a rock & roll fan, drummer, music doc lover, or simply love raw, unfiltered conversations with industry icons — this episode is for you!

🔔 Don't forget to subscribe, like, comment, and share to support independent music storytelling and keep legendary stories alive!

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🎤 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Live & Unfiltered! 🎤

In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Gregory Malphurs to explore what fuels his creativity and the inspiration behind his stunning artwork. From his artistic process to the emotions woven into each piece, we uncover the stories that make his work truly one-of-a-kind.

🔹 What drives Gregory Malphurs' passion for art?
 🔹 How does he bring his visions to life?
 🔹 What unexpected sources inspire his masterpieces?

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

🖼️ Check out Gregory Malphurs' artwork:
🌎 GregoryMalphursArt.com
📸 Instagram: @gregorymalphurs

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🔥 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode 3! 🎙️🎸  

This week, I sit down with the legendary Herman Li from DragonForce to dive into the band’s origins and the impact of their iconic track "Through the Fire and Flames"! 🚀 From Guitar Hero to movies, commercials, and now Fortnite* this song has taken on a life of its own! 🎮🎶 

Don’t miss this exclusive interview where we uncover behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and how one song changed everything. 🤘 

🎧 Listen now! 

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The Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine
In this episode of The Candid Mic Podcast, host Fran Strine sits down with Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, including Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. We dive deep into Rudy’s career, discussing his time with the iconic Randy Rhoads and the lasting influence Randy had on the music world. Plus, Rudy shares insights into his triumphant return to the stage with Ozzy in July, his experiences with rock legends, and much more! Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of rock’s most respected musicians.

Rudy Sarzo, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, Quiet Riot, Randy Rhoads, return to the stage, rock legends, legendary bassist, heavy metal, music podcast, rock history, deep conversation

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🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸

In this episode of The Candid Mic, Fran Strine sits down with John Humphrey, the hard-hitting drummer of Seether—one of rock’s biggest bands, with [insert number] million albums sold and multiple gold/platinum records! 🤘

John opens up about his lifelong love for KISS, sharing exclusive stories about his jaw-dropping memorabilia collection, which is now going up for auction! 🎸📦 Plus, he gives us a deep dive into his vinyl obsession, boasting a massive 3,000+ LP collection spanning decades of music history. 📀🎶

But that’s not all—we also talk about Seether’s upcoming tour, life on the road, and what’s next for the band. If you’re a fan of Seether, rock music, or collecting rare music gear, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

🚀 Subscribe now on [Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts] and never miss an episode! 🎙️

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️
🔥 Rock 'n' Roll fans, this one’s for YOU! 🔥

I sit down with 🎸 Rachel Bolan, founding member and bassist of the legendary hard rock band Skid Row, for a no-holds-barred conversation you can’t miss! 🤘

We dive deep into: ✅ The band’s ongoing search for a new lead singer 🎤
✅ Rachel’s badass soap line Dirty Rocker 🧼💀
✅ And we clear the air on those 🔥 wild rumors from Tracii Guns about Skid Row supposedly "leaving millions on the table" by not reuniting with Sebastian Bach 💰😱

Get the REAL story straight from the source. 💯

Whether you're a lifelong Skid Row fan or just love behind-the-scenes rock stories, this episode delivers big-time! 🎧

📺 Watch it now on YouTube
🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts

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🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧

In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic, I sit down with Scott Alderman, the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour—a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot, Slayer, Sevendust, Amen, and the world’s most elite tattoo artists. 🎸🩸🎤

But this convo goes way beyond the stage.

Scott opens up about his early battle with drug addiction and how he walked away from it cold turkey 💊❌, his powerful and heart-wrenching experience working in an AIDS hospice 🏥💔, and his personal journey as a Queer man in a hyper-masculine world. 🌈🧠

🔥 This is one of the rawest, most emotional interviews I’ve ever done. Nothing is off-limits. No filters. Just truth. If you're into music history, LGBTQ+ stories, mental health, and the chaos and courage behind the scenes of legendary tours — this is a must-watch.

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🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸
Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery! 🤘

Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain, his legendary run with Sevendust, the evolution of Dark New Day, and the raw truth behind his powerful solo work. 🎶

We also open up about his inspiring journey to sobriety, and how Clint played a major role in kickstarting my career in the music and film world. 🎥✨

Whether you're a die-hard Sevendust fan or just love behind-the-scenes stories from the road, you won't want to miss this one!

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🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT!
🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥

Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman, the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸.

We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the world, including his work on the chilling hits:
🔪 Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
🔥 Waco: American Apocalypse

Greg opens up about:
 ⚡ The emotional toll of telling these raw, real stories
 🛡️ Why he views the subjects in his films as unsung heroes
🎥 The behind-the-scenes grit it takes to make gripping documentaries for Netflix and beyond

Whether you're a true crime junkie, aspiring filmmaker, or just love raw, unfiltered conversations—you need to hear this.

👉 STREAM NOW and get inspired by one of the genre's most fearless creators.

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