SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast

Sean McGinity
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Although SeanGeek and FastFret might be the names on the Podcast, the show also veers off into other territories including Breaking The Mold, Geeking out with Karen Bee, and the Metal Shoppe (featuring Alex the Temp).

  1. May 25

    The Good, The Bad, and The Nerdy: Keycon 42 Recap with SeanGeek and FastFret

    Join us as we dive into the vibrant chaos of Keycon 42, where we had an absolute blast with our buddy James! We kick things off by sharing our thoughts on the hilarious "Hilarious House of Frightenstein" documentary, which took us on a nostalgia trip back to our childhood. The pros of the convention? Tons of cool panels, engaging discussions, and just the right amount of quirky interactions that make cons so memorable. Of course, we also chat about some of the not-so-great aspects, like the occasional hiccup with organization and the missing big-name guests that left us wanting. But hey, that’s part of the charm of these gatherings, right? So grab a snack and settle in as we recount our adventures, sprinkle in some laughs, and reflect on what makes these events so special! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Takeaways: Keycon 42 brought together fans, friends, and fun, blending festivities and fandoms in a vibrant atmosphere.We enjoyed a hilarious documentary about 'The Hilarious House of Frightenstein', reminiscing about its quirky characters and nostalgic impact.The panels offered a mix of insightful discussions and playful interactions, showcasing creators and their journeys in unique ways.Our adventures included some whimsical origami crafting, proving that creativity knows no bounds—even in a convention setting!Despite some hiccups, this year's Keycon felt like a step up from last year, with more engaging events and activities.We celebrated the memory of Clayton Stewart, a key figure in our community, reflecting on his contributions and the spirit of collaboration. Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 15m
  2. Once Around the Ride: A Conversation with Tracy from Voices by Tracy

    May 18

    Once Around the Ride: A Conversation with Tracy from Voices by Tracy

    This week, Sean and Todd welcome back one of the show's most beloved guests — Tracy from Voices by Tracy. A bilingual voice actor based out of Montreal, Tracy holds the record for most appearances on SeanGeek and FastFret, and this episode proves exactly why. What starts as a trip down memory lane quickly becomes one of the most wide-ranging, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud episodes the show has ever produced. We dive deep into the music that shaped a generation — Chilliwack, Headpins, Rush, Cinderella, Winger, Slaughter, Alice in Chains, Tesla, Triumph, and more — but this episode is about much more than music. It's about the friendships, the memories, and the moments that music soundtracks. This week we cover: The cassette tapes that started it all — how a Chevette, a tape deck, and a trip to Moncton shaped Todd's musical DNATracy's legendary street encounter with Kip Winger and Paul Taylor — and what happened when she opened her mouthThe night Beavis and Butt-Head killed Winger's career overnight — from sold-out shows to empty rooms in 48 hoursThe resurgence of hair metal — Monsters of Rock Cruise, Sebastian Bach and Slaughter coming to Winnipeg June 17thTim Kelly of Slaughter — a tribute to the guitarist lost too soonAlice in Chains covering Rush's Tears — and why Jerry Cantrell remains the most talked-about guitarist of the grunge eraWhale and Wasp from Jar of Flies — the instrumental that gets Sean every single timeThe seven year cellular theory — and what it has to do with relationships, reinvention, and finding yourselfTracy's story of rebuilding from the ground up during the pandemic — the three pillars that saved herSean's story of living in his car for two weeks after losing his marriage and job in the same week — and why he never told anyoneTodd's transformation — and why the smile says everythingThe Patreon tiers — Certified Geek ($5), True Geek ($10), Supreme Geek ($20), and yes, the legendary $75 Metal Shoppe song suggestion tierTracy does a live movie trailer voice for SeanGeek and FastFret — and absolutely nails it Pass or Go: Cinderella's Once Around the Ride — Tracy says go. Immediately. Music featured this episode: Chilliwack, Headpins, Rush, Cinderella, Winger, Slaughter, Alice in Chains, Tesla, Triumph, Mr. Big, In This Moment, Coroner Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Takeaways: The podcast dives deep into the evolution of music trends over the decades, highlighting how genres like grunge impacted hair metal bands like Winger.We share personal anecdotes about our favorite music memories and how they shaped our lives, emphasizing the power of nostalgia.There's a hilarious segment about a dentist visit where one of the speakers humorously recounts an unexpected encounter with nitrous oxide.Listeners are encouraged to engage with us on Patreon, where they can submit topics and participate in our interactive discussions.One of the key themes is the importance of resilience and personal growth, with reflections on overcoming challenges and embracing change.We discuss the influence of various iconic bands, sharing our love for artists like Cinderella and the impact they had on our musical journeys. Mentioned in this episode: Boneless Podcasting Network This is the ad promoting the Boneless Podcast Network New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 35m

  3. May 11

    From Friendship to Collaboration: Unpacking the New Album with Never Meet Your Heroes

    We had a blast chatting with the crew from Never Meet Your Heroes about their exciting new album release! This episode is a fantastic mix of music, inspiration, and poetry, with BS Raps returning to the show and our new buddy Dre joining in for the first time. We dive deep into what fuels their creativity and how their unique styles come together to create something fresh and vibrant. It's all about breaking down the barriers of traditional music-making and embracing the beautiful chaos of collaboration. So, whether you’re a music junkie or just looking for some inspiration, this episode is packed with good vibes and a whole lot of fun! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Takeaways: Never Meet Your Heroes dives into the complex relationship between artists and their inspirations, emphasizing that idols can often disappoint.Dre's first appearance on the podcast brings a fresh perspective as we discuss the blend of music and poetry in their creative process.The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in music, with both BS Raps and Dre sharing how they bounce ideas off each other.They explore the theme of community in the Winnipeg music scene, emphasizing support for local artists and the unique sounds they bring.The duo's new album reflects their growth and experimentation, merging their individual styles into a cohesive and exciting project.Listeners are encouraged to embrace vulnerability in their artistry, as both guests share their personal journeys and the importance of staying true to one's voice. Links referenced in this episode: patreon.com/shinogeekpodcastbsraps.comnevermeetyourheroes.net Companies mentioned in this episode: PismoLa JolaBS RapsDreVan HalenEddie Van HalenAlcadraeTyler DukeFourth Quarter RecordsStudio 393Graffiti ParksLipstick 45SullyOsaniRanger SystemCJTannis K8 Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 31m

  4. May 4

    Breaking Concrete Blonde’s Bloodletting

    This week we dark a dark turn with the Album Bloodletting by Concrete Blonde. A dark work, the album would mark the last time the band would be able to handle such material again. Long a favorite band of many musicians including local megastars Propagandhi, the album cemented a place in my own greatest albums of all time list, with a perfect 10 out of 10. But just why is that and why does this album not get the spins on Sean’s CD Player that often anymore. We go deep folks and travel into some dark territory, so be warned and take heed, this episode might not be for you. If you are triggered by content that deals with death, depression and suicide, please skip this one. This episode was helping me deal with my own trauma and I needed to do this for me. And if this helps someone else, I am incredibly grateful. We care about our listeners. If you or someone in your life is going through a difficult time and needs support, please don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text 988, or visit 988.ca for immediate help. You matter, and help is available. https://988.ca/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 1m

  5. Apr 27

    10 Year Anniversary With RGM and Sam

    It's been 10 years. We figured the least we could do was make it a party. Sam Thompson (Witchpolice Radio) and Ronald George Moore (Manitoba Moneyshot) crash the show to help Sean and Todd celebrate a decade of geekery, music, brotherhood, and bad ideas. Trivia gets played. Pass or Go gets heated. The Livestream crowd gets involved. Happy anniversary to us — and to you. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://bonelesspodcasting.com/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    2h 5m

  6. Apr 20

    Kevin Brown from Tom Petty Project: Dome Aggression, Celebrity Pod Frauds, and Salty Bear Unreleased

    Kevin Brown is back in Part Two! The conversation takes a turn into Sean's frustration with a false security alarm triggered by his dog's weight, leading to confusing protocols and identification issues with the security company. We also explore concerns about LinkedIn's business-focused content and its constant upselling tactics, particularly how the platform promotes corporate narratives over independent creators. A major focus becomes celebrity podcasts and authenticity in the medium. We discuss our frustration with famous people who hire others to create content while taking all the credit. Sean uses Dax Shepard's podcast as an example, arguing that Shepard essentially copied his producer and format from Michael Rosenbaum's show without putting in the creative work himself. We debate whether true podcasting comes from passion and creative freedom rather than outsourcing the work. The episode shifts gears into a music identification game, where we explore various artists and styles. We dive deep into the band Tora Tora, discussing their first album "Surprise Attack", Genesis's "Firth of Fifth" and Big Black's grunge-era track from "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Possess Your Heart," a previously unreleased track from Sean's band Salty Bear called "Rugburn," T-Rex's "Buikm McKane". Throughout, we discuss the challenges of discovering new music in the pre-internet era and the importance of finding albums with multiple strong tracks. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 32m
  7. Kevin Brown (Tom Petty Project): KISS Makeup Traps, Shock Jock Boundaries, and Nardwuar Performance Art

    Apr 13

    Kevin Brown (Tom Petty Project): KISS Makeup Traps, Shock Jock Boundaries, and Nardwuar Performance Art

    Kevin Brown from Ultimate Catalog Clash, Tom petty Project and Seaside Pod Review joins the brother this week in the first half of this two parter. How can musical and media personas can restrict artists' creative freedom once established. We discuss KISS's iconic makeup becoming a double-edged sword—fans expecting the theatrical personas even when the band tried to move away from them in the 1980s. The conversation shifts to Howard Stern's shock jock persona, exploring how it allows him to ask questions others couldn't, while also examining when shock jock tactics go too far, including harmful prank calls. We dive into comedy and content boundaries, using examples like Howard Stern and Andrew Dice Clay to discuss how great comedians push boundaries to find the line—and sometimes cross it. There are fun detours into GPS navigation challenges in Canada and prank voice messages. The discussion turns to how podcast personalities adopt different roles across different shows, creating confusion for new listeners who might perceive staged conflicts as genuine. Kevin shares his experiences on "Podcast Will Rock" and "Rock Court," where he took on different personas to fit each show's context. We examine how some podcasters like Chaz adopt completely different personalities across shows, and how this can be both engaging and confusing. We wrap up this segment discussing Nardwuar the Human Serviette and comparing his performance artist approach to characters like Borat. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 44m
  8. Corey Morrissette: Part Two — Hoser Rock Hour and the Vocal Showdown You Have to Hear

    Apr 6

    Corey Morrissette: Part Two — Hoser Rock Hour and the Vocal Showdown You Have to Hear

    Corey Morrissette is back with Sean and Todd for Part Two, and we're coming in hot. We pick up with a conversation about the radio industry — specifically how corporate ownership reshaped music selection and stripped DJs of the autonomy they once had to break new artists and take real risks. We talk about what it used to mean to hear a song on the radio for the first time, and how that experience has largely been replaced by pre-determined playlists built for engagement metrics rather than music discovery. On a more hopeful note, Corey shares his plans to host a show called Hoser Rock Hour on a community cooperative radio station — and honestly, the concept is exactly what radio needs more of. We also get into album-oriented rock stations and how AOR formats used to be the ones deciding which songs became singles, not the labels. It's a fascinating piece of music industry history that doesn't get talked about enough. From there we get into concert war stories, and this is where things really get going. We talk about seeing the Headpins live, with Darby Mills commanding a stage the way very few performers can. We swap memories of Pantera opening for Skid Row in Montreal — a lineup that, on paper, sounds almost too good to be true — and we get into the Killer Dwarfs, including a wild story about a vocal showdown between Sebastian Bach and Russell Dwarf that you genuinely have to hear to believe. These are the kinds of nights that remind you why live music matters. Then we take on one of rock's great what-ifs: was there actually a rivalry between Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen? Two of the greatest guitarists of their generation, both rising at exactly the same time — it's the kind of question that sounds like it should have a dramatic answer. The reality might surprise you. Things take a genuinely unexpected turn when we get into Mary Shelley's writing group — yes, that Mary Shelley — and the remarkable fact that the circle of writers who gave us Frankenstein and Dracula were all in the same room, cooking up horror together. Corey also recommends Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein film, which he found to be a faithful and beautifully crafted adaptation. It's one of those historical footnotes that sounds made up but absolutely isn't. We close things out with a look back at 1994 — one of the most stacked years in modern music history. Green Day, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana's MTV Unplugged, Oasis, Smashing Pumpkins, R.E.M., Beck — we go through the releases and argue about which ones still hold up. Along the way, Seanorama drops an unexpected piece of history about Leonard Cohen's "Dance Me to the End of Love" that genuinely stopped the conversation cold. It's been an absolute blast having Corey on for both parts. More to come. Support the show at patreon.com/seangeekpodcast. You can find Corey and his work, including The Elder Podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/seangeekpodcast We are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://goboneless.lovable.app/ Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop @seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Mentioned in this episode: New Merch Ad An ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    1h 11m
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Although SeanGeek and FastFret might be the names on the Podcast, the show also veers off into other territories including Breaking The Mold, Geeking out with Karen Bee, and the Metal Shoppe (featuring Alex the Temp).

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  • Creator
    Sean McGinity
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    561
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright 2016 © Sean McGinity
  • Show Website
    SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast

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