The voicemails are open and the submissions are in, and folks we have a lot to talk about. It is time for some tough love talks on breakups, right person wrong time and being ready to heal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-happy-times/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/…

Joey, live from Sri Lanka, Venny live from rainy Edinburgh, review two corkers from show-favourites Kardashev and Employed to serve

Hear Joey chat (and butcher the Norwegian language) with Oslo's Sykofant, Melvin and Sindre. Progressive-rock goodness. They have only played two shows released an album and EP, and have already nailed a headlining spot! Also, find out why their music is so good for mowing the lawn.

If you are a fan of post-metal in the vein of Cult of Luna then you need to check out KLPS (Kollapse) from Sweden. In this interview, Joey chats with Daniel about why the band changed their name, some upcoming shows and the pros and cons of social media.

With 4 weeks to go until their European tour, Joey chats with Sven from Aborted about how the USA tour went, choosing songs for the setlist, and an update on the debut Coffin Feeder album. Sven's enthusiasm is infectious and his work ethic is unbelievable.

Show Notes: For our milestone 250th episode, we bring you an inspiring conversation with Louis Smith, an Army veteran and heart transplant recipient, alongside Dr. Benjamin Bryner, a cardiac surgeon at Northwestern Memorial Hospital who saved more than just his life. After serving in the military, Smith’s heart function declined to just 10 percent,…

Joey chats with Melbourne's Ghostsmoker. Fresh off the back of their album release show, Ben and Nathan share their thoughts on influences, the new Deafheaven album and negative reviews.

This week's show, we check out the sixth album from Deafheaven. The Black metal, Blackgaze or whatever you want to say to describe them are back after 2021's 'Infinite Granite'.

We check out albums from Cradle of Filth, Drudkh and Nevborn in this episode.

We spend so much time obsessing over the 20% of things that don’t really matter—what they think of us, if we said the right thing, if we’re doing enough—when in reality, 80% of our happiness comes from the simplest things. The people who show up. The moments that make us feel alive. The things we do just because they make us happy. This episode is …

Show Notes: In this powerful episode, we sit down with Todd and Carrie Hensel. Todd underwent a two day surgery which included a seven-organ transplant, during which he died five times. Fate had other plans and organ donation gave Todd a second chance at life. Now, Todd and Carrie live on a peaceful ranch and we discuss their newly released book, “…

Joey and Venny check out albums from Whitechapel, Guiltless, and Calyces on the show. These are three very different albums, but they are all still very much metal!

We’ve all wondered if timing ruined something good—but was it really just bad timing, or were they never meant to stay? In this episode of The Relationship Audit, we break down the truth behind "right person, wrong time" and whether it’s worth waiting for. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-happy-times/exclusive-content Advertising…

Joey caught up with Matt from King Parrot before their show in Dublin supporting Pantera.

On the latest episode, Joey and Venny discuss new albums from Charlie Griffiths (Tiktaalika) and Wren.

Taking risks is terrifying, but staying in the same place out of fear is even worse. In this episode, I dive into why we’re so afraid to take risks, what’s really holding us back, and how to push past the fear to chase what we truly want. If you’ve ever felt stuck or scared to make a move, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about risk-taking, personal …

Join us as we sit down with Charlie Griffiths of Haken and talk about his new solo album 'Gods of Pangaea'. We also wander off on a tangent talking about the latest albums from Opeth, and Dream Theatre. Plus, Charlie throws out some of the best prog albums you may never heard of.

Show Notes: In September of 2024, 4 women kidney donors, over 4 days, biked 444 miles to promote living organ donation. We’re excited to have Diane Mills, one of the four women behind the event, join us to share the story of how it all began and the incredible success it achieved. She’ll talk about the supportive people they encountered along the j…

Let's audit people who have cheated in their relationships. Breaking down the why, and discussing how to move forward. Do you need to breakup? Let's talk about it This is the first episode of the new series The Relationship Audit. I eventually want this series to be in person conversations with you, but I wanted to start. I'd love to hear your thou…

Joey had the chance to sit down with Joe James, organiser and booker for Radar Festival. Throughout this chat, the pair talk about the festival's conception right through to this year’s line-up. Along the way, they also chat about bands on the wish list and the state of festivals/ gigs today.

i'm back! hi friends, it has been far too long so here we are. BUT we aren't coming back the same! These past 7 years have felt far too lonely doing this so I want you to tag along more than ever before. Let's talk problems, changes and the future of this podcast and your involvement. If you were interested in getting a relationship audit, DM me on…

We take a look ahead to albums, gigs and festivals lineups for 2025.

Show Notes: On this episode, we welcome Deputy Kim Bergeron of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, an extraordinary individual who serves, protects and saves lives. Deputy Bergeron shares her inspiring story as a living kidney donor to her high school friend, and her recent experience as a stem cell donor. Discover her journey and the profound…

Joey & Venny are joined by Fletch and Tony to discuss their top 20 albums of 2024.

Its the big show of the year! Joey and Venny countdown their top 20 aoty of 2024

Show Notes: We welcome Angie Mikkelson, a heart transplant recipient who’s galloping into her second chance at life. Angie shares her incredible journey from living with a lifelong heart defect to receiving the lifesaving gift of a heart at 25 years old. She shares how the generosity of her donor hero inspired her to push the boundaries of enduranc…

Joey sat face-to-face with Taran and Gav from Bicurious at The Grand Social. Hot off the release of their new album 'Your Life is Over Now' the lads get into the topic of Arctangent, the new album and headlining Download.

Check out the latest interview 'Fletch' did with Divine Solitude. They chat about the workings of a one-man-band and the upcoming Xmas song that is out soon.

Joey and Venny grab some time with Ari and Luke from Hidden Mothers. Their new album Erosion/ Avulsion is out on the 29th of November on Church Road Records.

We review albums from Hidden Mothers, out on Church Road Records on the 29th of November. And Still out on Floodlit Records on the 15th of November. What a time for UK heavy music!!

Joey and Venny ask Greg and Callum from Codespeaker questions. Their new album, Scavenger, is out on Ripcords Records on November 8th. They talk about making the record, whether to print vinyl, and Sleep Token.

Show Notes: In this episode, we explore the journey of living with kidney disease. We talk to Pesh Patel, who has transformed a life altering diagnosis into his mission. Pesh shares his personal story and how he founded A Kidney Life, which includes a podcast, Talk Kidney to Me. This podcast is dedicated to raising awareness for those living with k…

Fraser and Jack of Still join Joey for a lovely catch-up. They talk about their new album, 'A Theft,' Fraser's coming out of his shell, and the grief surrounding writing it. We also slag each other off a fair bit.

On this week's show, we check out albums from, Iotunn, Gaerea, Codespeaker, Devin Townsend and Fit for an Autopsy.

Joey had the pleasure of chatting to King Parrot vocalist, Matt Young. They discuss the upcoming Pantera tour, breaking it in and out of Australia and sobriety.

In this episode, Joey and Venny provide a whistle-stop tour of the recent events in music, gigs and albums. They talk about the bands added to ATG and Tons of Rock 2025. Discuss Damnation festival. Review gigs from Health, Batushka and Xentrix. Also, here is a quick chat about albums from Still, 1349, Delta Sleep and Codespeaker.…

i want to make some changes. if you live in the Ottawa, ON area and you want to sit down in person to record an episode, email me: [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-happy-times/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

Show Notes: Dr. Satish Nadig with Northwestern Medicine and kidney transplant recipient, John Nicholas, join us to share details about a medical breakthrough in kidney transplantation. The AWAKE Kidney Program (Accelerated Surgery Without General Anesthesia in Kidney Transplantation) is a new approach in kidney transplantation, and in John's case, …

Venny is joined by Tony and Fletchto discuss new albums from 1) The Black Dahlia Murder -Servitude 2) Heriot - Devoured by the mouthof hell (21mins) 3) LiZzard - Mesh (35 mins)

On the latest episode, Joey and Venny review albums from Mork and Giant Walker.

Join Venny and Joey as they discuss new albums from Winterfylleth and Zetra.

Joey meets Leif, from Metal Heads Against Bullying. Leif talks about the vitally important work they do and shares some shocking statistics from Norway about suicides and bullying. Please, follow them on Instagram (metalheads_against_bullying) and check out their website www.against-bullying.com.

Show Notes: We welcome Casana Fink, an advocate for organ and tissue donation, nonprofit founder, entrepreneur, author, Miss Tampa and at the release of this episode, the current Miss Florida, who will be competing in the Miss America competition next year. As the daughter of a liver recipient, Casana has dedicated over a decade to educate others a…

I have been told time and time again "you were born to stand out", okay but what if I don't want to? What if all I want is to finally fit in. Hi, I'm Joey and I want to tell you about how I finally fit in. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-happy-times/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & …

Join Joey and Venny as they chat about ATG 2024. Bands, beers and friendship!

We finally made it to 100 episodes! We recorded this from ATG 2024 with our good friends in tow. Thank you to all who have helped us along this journey that is Heavy Matters. Here is to episode 200!

We are long overdue for an open question and answer! This episode isn't just questions about me, but rather ranging from when I will get married, to how to deal with losing a pet. Because remember, this is a podcast for you. Not just about me. I hope you enjoy and if you do, please let me know and I can do a part 2 :) Support this podcast at — http…

Show Notes: In this community partnership episode, we dive into the topic of school safety and gain important insights from Louisiana Center for Safe Schools Director, Trevis Thompson. Trevis explores the strategies, practices and programs that support school communities and their safety partners. Learn how communities can use these programs to ens…

Join Joey and Joe.E (drummer from Kurokuma) as they discuss the wicked new album ‘Of Amber and Sand’ out on the 9th of August 2024. They discuss drum set-up, touring and upping the production on their latest album.

This isn't like the usual unrealistic morning routines that you are used to hearing about from creators. Your mornings are not being filmed, you are not on display, you are you and your mornings are good enough. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-happy-times/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priv…