Talk Louder Podcast

Wolf Hoffmann
In 1982, he unknowingly pioneered speed metal with the jaw-dropping “Fast as a Shark.” Today, he’s still thrashing his trademark Flying V after more than four decades. Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann joins us to discuss new album, “Humanoid,” his first tour of America (opening for KISS), the story behind “I’m a Rebel” and AC/DC, his preferred studio guitar (it’s not what you think) and the album he points to as a pivotal triumph in his long and illustrious career.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Don Jamieson
Don Jamieson returns to discuss his new stand-up comedy album, “No Sleep ‘Til McSorley’s,” the healing power of Motorhead (and McSorley’s ale!), the boob joke gone wrong and why AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds” always brings out his inner Angus Young.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Damon Johnson
For a southern kid with no path forward to the big leagues of rock’n’roll, Damon Johnson has scored an enviable number of mind-blowing victories. He joins us for a super-insightful and endearingly nerdy conversation about the enormity of playing with Lynyrd Skynyrd; his hilarious audition for Alice Cooper (and subsequent “Spinal Tap” moment); his absolute reverence for Thin Lizzy; how Stevie Nicks recorded one of his songs; and why he never travels without a cowbell.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Phil Demmel
From his early years with Vio-lence through a prolific career with Machine Head and onto his current role in Kerry King’s band, guitarist Phil Demmel is thrash-metal royalty. Did we mention he’s also filled in for Slayer, Overkill, Testament, Lamb of God and others? He joins us to discuss the upcoming Kerry King album, “From Hell I Rise,” (due May 17), his impressive collection of drumsticks, his proudest albums, an upcoming project with Armored Saint vocalist John Bush (whoops!) and high praise from Billy Gibbons.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Tuk Smith
His knack for infectious songs is matched only by his electric personality. Singer/songwriter Tuk Smith returns to discuss his new music, the evil of algorithms and jamming onstage with Cheap Trick. Plus, why Paul Stanley is his KISS spirit animal and how Bon Scott and Michael Monroe inspired a tattoo habit that’s not without its drunken regrets.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

Max Cavalera: GAAD
He’s a thrash-metal titan who’s passing the axe to his son and fully enjoying the family camaraderie of their crust-grind band, Go Ahead and Die. Max Cavalera joins us from the road where he’s relishing the full-contact return to his sweaty metal roots. We also learn about pizza fatigue, “goosebump moments,” meeting the Ramones and the time Sepultura blew Dave Grohl’s speakers.
Created and Produced by Jared Tuten