Teaser Talk

Teaser Talk
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Teaser Talk is an internationally charting podcast hosted by Hollie Nicole, where some of the biggest and most interesting names in rock and metal stop by to talk music, tour life, and everything in between. Not your typical scripted show: Teaser Talk goes beyond standard interviews to uncover the stories, personalities, and experiences that shape the music we love. From new albums to unexpected conversations that take on a life of their own, every episode offers a fresh perspective on the industry. Teaser Talk brings listeners closer to the artists and culture driving modern rock music.

  1. 5d ago

    The Warden’s Widow Interview: Blood Prison, Ghost Stories and Inkcarceration

    The Warden’s Widow and Vic join host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a spooky, playful interview exploring Blood Prison and the haunted history of the Ohio State Reformatory. The Warden’s Widow shares the tragic true story that loosely inspired her character, along with the rumored ghost story that helped shape her delightfully sinister personality. Vic explains how Blood Prison uses immersive storytelling, dedicated scare actors, elaborate rooms, and movie-quality sets to make visitors feel like they have stepped inside a horror film. The conversation also uncovers the famous movies filmed at the reformatory, including The Shawshank Redemption, Tango & Cash, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Escape Plan. Plus, Vic discusses unexplained noises inside the historic prison, its reported one-dollar sale, and stories about overcrowded cells during its operating years. Hollie gives Blood Prison a terrifying 10 out of 10 before learning how horror fans can experience its Halloween season, Christmas haunt, convention appearances, and Inkcarceration attraction. Press play for ghost stories, horror history, rock festival energy, paranormal mysteries, and a wicked encounter with The Warden’s Widow!

  2. Aug 12

    Jay Howell Interview: Bob’s Burgers, Slash and DWP Festival Art

    Cartoonist, illustrator, and festival artist Jay Howell joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration for a funny, fascinating conversation connecting animation, skate culture, tattoos, and the world of rock and metal festivals. Jay shares how drawing for Vans, Antihero, Creature, and Burton Snowboards helped shape his career before Bob’s Burgers creator Loren Bouchard discovered his artwork at a San Francisco show. He also reveals the hilariously dark original concept for Bob’s Burgers and how his loose drawing style evolved when the series entered television development. The story then takes a rock-and-roll turn as Jay explains how tattooing a creative director led to an unexpected offer to join the Danny Wimmer Presents festival circuit. That opportunity became one of his favorite jobs, allowing him to create festival artwork and draw musicians including Slash, Kerry King, Green Day, Insane Clown Posse, and Pierce the Veil. Jay also discusses drawing dozens of fans each day, why attendees are just as important as the bands, and the artist still sitting at the top of his wish list. Plus, he teases upcoming Guns N’ Roses artwork, posters, merchandise, art shows, ShipRocked, and appearances at Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Aftershock, and future DWP festivals. Press play for animation history, rock festival art, unforgettable celebrity encounters, Inkcarceration chaos, and Hollie Nicole receiving her own Jay Howell character!

  3. Aug 10

    Vicar Blood Interview: New Album, Secret Music Video and Inkcarceration

    Vicar Blood joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a fun, fast-moving interview about their first performance at the Ohio State Reformatory, an unexpectedly massive crowd, new music, festival tattoos, and one seriously heavy album on the horizon. The band recalls taking the stage early in the day and finding the field already packed with fans and an impressive pit. They also dive into the fascinating and unsettling history of the Ohio State Reformatory, including its electric chair, stories from the prison, and the surprising price paid for the property after The Shawshank Redemption was released. The conversation gets even wilder when Vicar Blood reveals where they were during the festival lockdown, what tattoo was acquired during the evacuation, and why Hollie and her crew left Inkcarceration with matching “sexy ghost” tattoos. Vicar Blood also confirms that its upcoming album is being wrapped up and sent for mastering. The band promises an extremely heavy release, more songs already in development, and a super-secret music video coming soon. Press play for a packed Inkcarceration crowd, Ohio State Reformatory history, tattoo chaos, new metal music, and details about Vicar Blood’s Friday the 13th show at Globe Iron in Cleveland!

  4. Aug 7

    Jepha Howard of The Used Interview: Spotify Top 10 Challenge & Inkcarceration

    Jepha Howard of The Used returns to Teaser Talk for a fast, funny, and nostalgia-packed interview with host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival. Jepha takes on the Spotify Top 10 challenge and tries to guess the songs fans stream the most. Do “The Taste of Ink,” “All That I’ve Got,” “The Bird and the Worm,” “Pretty Handsome Awkward,” “A Box Full of Sharp Objects,” and “Blue and Yellow” make the cut? His reactions reveal just how different streaming favorites can be from the songs a musician personally loves. Jepha also reflects on The Used’s emotional performance with a symphony and choir inside the Sydney Opera House, plus the unforgettable acoustics and powerful atmosphere that left the room in tears. He then previews the band’s Inkcarceration set, packed with greatest hits, unexpected choices, and a joking promise of lightning. Press play for The Used nostalgia, Spotify surprises, festival energy, touring stories, and plenty of classic Teaser Talk chaos!

  5. Aug 5

    Alien Ant Farm Interview: New Music, ANThology and 30 Years of Rock

    Alien Ant Farm joins host Hollie Nicole backstage at Inkcarceration Festival for a funny, candid, and surprisingly reflective interview about new music, 25 years of ANThology, and three decades of life as a rock band. Fresh off the stage at the Ohio State Reformatory, Dryden Mitchell and Terry Corso discuss performing through a “tornado of noise,” releasing “Reasons,” and working with producer Howard Benson on Alien Ant Farm’s next album. They also explain how the band continues experimenting across rock, metal, reggae, jazz, and other styles without losing the unmistakable voice at the center of its sound. The conversation explores Alien Ant Farm’s loyal UK audience, the thrill of seeing younger fans discover the band, and how lyrics written decades ago can take on powerful new meanings later in life. Plus, the band teases the 25th anniversary of ANThology, more touring, a new record, and hopes of returning to South America and Asia. Press play for new music, festival energy, legacy, laughter, and classic Teaser Talk chaos!

  6. Aug 3

    Killstreak Interview: GTA 6, Video Game Metal and Their Horror Album

    Killstreak joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a hilarious, high-energy interview blending metal, video games, haunted prison stories, and one unforgettable festival evacuation. After surviving Inkcarceration’s Code Red and taking shelter inside the Ohio State Reformatory, the Ohio band shares its claustrophobic prison experience and a chilling story involving a sudden temperature drop and mysterious orbs. The group also reacts to the surprising history of the famous Shawshank Redemption filming location. Then it is game on as Killstreak breaks down “S.O.L.,” its Grand Theft Auto 6-inspired collaboration with ten56. The band reveals what the title stands for and explains how its albums are built around video game subgenres, including first-person shooters, fantasy games, and an upcoming horror era inspired by Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Devil May Cry, Castlevania, The Last of Us, and Luigi’s Mansion. Plus, hear the band debate Zelda, Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Country, and Mario Tennis before teasing an experimental new song that may stretch eight to ten minutes. Press play for heavy music, gaming nostalgia, haunted prison chaos, festival stories, and a seriously intriguing glimpse at Killstreak’s next album!

  7. Jul 31

    Earshot Interview: Inkcarceration, Career Persistence and What’s Next

    Earshot joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for an energetic conversation about connecting with an early festival crowd, building a lasting career in rock, and refusing to give up when success becomes a numbers game. The band reflects on its Inkcarceration performance and the unexpectedly strong turnout before diving into the history surrounding the Ohio State Reformatory, the iconic filming location associated with The Shawshank Redemption. Expect surprising prison trivia, rabbit-hole conversations, and plenty of classic Teaser Talk personality. Earshot also shares a powerful perspective on persistence that reaches far beyond music. Whether someone is building a band, pursuing an acting career, launching a business, or chasing another ambitious goal, the same principle applies: stay active, keep showing up, and keep going. Press play for Earshot, rock festival energy, music industry insight, Ohio State Reformatory history, and a final teaser about what fans can look forward to next!

  8. Jul 29

    If Not For Me Interview: New Album, Touring and Inkcarceration 2026

    If Not For Me joins host Hollie Nicole for a fast, funny, and revealing interview from Inkcarceration Festival 2026 at the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The band takes us inside the chaos of a last-minute weather delay, the moment a crowd-surfing Patrick Star confirmed they had officially won over the festival crowd, and the excitement surrounding their new album, Where the Light Begins to Fade. They also discuss “Lie Awake” featuring Wind Walkers, why they want to debut the song live with Trevor Borg, experimenting with different producers, and life on the road with Memphis May Fire, Caskets, Royale Lynn, and John Harvie. Plus, the band teases a mysterious hometown event and an unreleased ballad that may surprise longtime fans. Press play for metalcore, haunted-prison lore, festival stories, touring talk, new music, and the kind of rock-and-roll chaos you can only find on Teaser Talk!

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Ratings & Reviews

5
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12 Ratings

About

Teaser Talk is an internationally charting podcast hosted by Hollie Nicole, where some of the biggest and most interesting names in rock and metal stop by to talk music, tour life, and everything in between. Not your typical scripted show: Teaser Talk goes beyond standard interviews to uncover the stories, personalities, and experiences that shape the music we love. From new albums to unexpected conversations that take on a life of their own, every episode offers a fresh perspective on the industry. Teaser Talk brings listeners closer to the artists and culture driving modern rock music.

Information

  • Creator
    Teaser Talk
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    175
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Teaser Talk
  • Show Website
    Teaser Talk