Vigorously with Val Kleinhans

Val Kleinhans
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Welcome to Vigorously with Val Kleinhans—where music meets perspective, personality, and honest conversation with vigor.   New episodes drop weekly with effort, energy, and enthusiasm—let’s live vigorously.   Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com

  1. 2D AGO

    Women Are Still Shaping Their Place in Heavy Music

    Somewhere between post-Mother's Day weekend and the next star frontwoman, we're celebrating women while watching an evolution when it comes to what the roles of women in music look like - and that's a good thing. Val shares her thoughts on why the Alissa White-Gluz joining Dragonforce news was on absolutely no one's bingo card for 2026 - but should've been. We also dive deeper into why this was a shock at all while citing the history of female evolution in heavy music.  Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    31 min

  2. 4D AGO

    A Moments Notice on Side Hustles & Staying Afloat

    It's not unheard of for band members and artists to have side hustles. We talk to the king of side hustles this week: Greg Molina of A Moments Notice.  What does it really take for a band to land a national tour? Is the key to "success" landing at least 10,000 followers monthly? How do we find the time for it all? Is there such a thing a criticism that's too harsh? Greg answers all of those questions, while sharing what it's like while juggling A Moments Notice and multiple side hustles.  Get more A Moments Notice: https://www.instagram.com/amomentsnoticeofficial/ Listen to Make Your Mark podcast: https://linktr.ee/makeyourmarkpodcast?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGncYwEl7pWufWWTU3d03Cq05LNKlP-7nRnXyfjItiTEGwwAhOOEGhXtmbUDA8_aem_5s5H68vE1F8Hc7mW-KNhvA Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    50 min

  3. MAY 6

    The Search for Whimsy in a Serious World

    In this solo episode, Val shares her gripes with the word "whimsy" and how she resolved them. What does Noah Kahan have to do with whimsy? Everything. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    26 min

  4. MAY 4

    Self Deception Created The Soundtrack For Your Dystopian Rebellion

    Andreas and Hagge from Self Deception chat with Val about their upcoming album ONE OF US (out May 15th), and dive into the connections it has to realizing dystopian nightmares.  Is the internet (and the way we use it) going to collapse on itself? What exactly happened to the bride and groom in "The Wedding"? What have Andreas and Hagge learned throughout their decades in the music industry? When are we going to the see them in the US? The crew do their best to answer all of those questions, but in some cases, only the future knows the real answer.  Get more Self Deception: https://selfdeception.se/ Follow Self Deception: https://www.instagram.com/selfdeception_official/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    49 min

  5. APR 29

    Getting Lost in the Sauce

    Over analyzing. Over thinking. Doing the absolute most when you really don't have to. It's an epidemic! We all do it, and Val is going to break all the noise down to one takeaway nugget that will get you through it all.  Val shares her experience at seeing Echos live, and the Amonklok tour with Amon Amarth, Dethklok and Castle Rat. We also chat a lot about rebranding, and why Machine Gun Kelly and Lizzo are experts in this in the middle of releasing new music. Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    29 min

  6. APR 27

    Resider Bring Self-Shade to Nu-Metalcore

    What does shading yourself look like? Is it more important to roast yourself, or others? Resider chose to take a balanced approach on the subject while they gear up for tour and more nu-metalcore music headed our way later. Val and bassist Niko Bowers play "Is AI accurate?", chat about touring essentials, Dune, and what being a musician really looks like in 2026. Get more Resider: https://linktr.ee/resideordie?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn26c1jAopDAx4MeA9cBy35rhVg6pwUngNHWcNFkbLWUpgHOO4oonYPvIK2PA_aem_1XuWqQNGP1fL_mCd3qlbFA Resider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/residerofficial/ Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    59 min

  7. APR 22

    Ashley Oken is Living ‘Almost Famous’

    Does being a music journalist today look anything like it did in Almost Famous? Is it still just as fun? Are there still opportunities to build relationships in the industry we love? In short, yes. Writer Ashley Oken has been featured in Alternative Press, ELLE and The New York Times - and she's not stopping anything soon.  In this episode, Ashley gets real about how essential commitment is, the struggles women sometimes face in the music industry, and how holding onto those perfect 90s and early 00s moments gets her through it all. Get more Ashley: https://www.instagram.com//themillionthashleyyouknow Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    1h 8m

  8. APR 20

    Izzy T Wants Women To Own Their Violence

    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions suicidal ideation and oppression against women. If you or anyone you know is struggling, contact 988 Lifeline.  Does violence look different when a woman commits it? Solo artist Izzy T is in the building to break down all the misogynistic barriers women sometimes face in music.  Because the subject is close to home for her, Val and Izzy chat about the current events happening in Iran and their impact on the world, and why Izzy is just using these moments as fuel to continue doing what she does. Say hello to her violence. This episode cuts deep.  Get more Izzy: https://www.instagram.com/izzytofficial/ STREAM "Say Hello To My Violence": https://open.spotify.com/track/7pJiczqLbsK2UN4WoJRWnu?si=f91b6bf2500f43ad Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/

    48 min
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Welcome to Vigorously with Val Kleinhans—where music meets perspective, personality, and honest conversation with vigor.   New episodes drop weekly with effort, energy, and enthusiasm—let’s live vigorously.   Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Val Kleinhans
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
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