Best Rob Leland Podcasts (2025)

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She Forgave the Unforgivable, Then Built Her Empire 24:28

3d ago24:28

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What would happen if you forgave the person who hurt you most? Most of us think forgiveness means letting them off the hook. We think it makes us weak, that we're giving up our right to be angry. But what if forgiveness isn't about them at all? What if it's the secret weapon that unlocks everything you're meant to build? April Wyett thought forgive…

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Obsessed with Space at 10, Built Her Empire at 50 14:15

7d ago14:15

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What childhood obsession did you bury that's still calling your name? Most of us silence that voice. We call it 'being realistic.' We tell ourselves we're too old, too late, too far gone. But what if that buried obsession isn't dead what if it's your empire waiting to be built? Sarah Pousho thought the same thing. At 10, she was obsessed with space…

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You Were Meant to Touch the Stars 14:15

10d ago14:15

14:15

Most people bury their childhood dreams. Sarah Pousho built a company on hers. In this intimate episode, she shares how a life steeped in wonder fueled by Carl Sagan, failure, and fire led to founding SpaceBridge Partners in her fifties. If you’ve ever thought it was too late, too crazy, or too far out of reach to start again, this conversation wil…

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Diagnosed at 40, Fluent in 3 Months Dr. CJ Leland Breaks the Mold 22:24

14d ago22:24

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She mastered English in 3 months. She was diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s. What she discovered in between could change how you see your own potential. Dr. CJ Leland isn’t your typical comeback story she’s a disruptor of timelines and a destroyer of expectations. In this raw, 20-minute interview, Baz Porter dives deep into the journey of a Filipina g…

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She Slept on Wooden Planks Now She Teaches Veterans How to Win at Life 22:37

17d ago22:37

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What if everything you thought made you "behind" was actually your greatest gift? In this riveting episode of Rise From The Ashes, Dr. Constance Leland known as CJ shares a soul-piercing story that will shift how you see adversity forever. Born in the Philippines and separated from her mother until age 7, CJ arrived in America at 13 and mastered th…

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How Nicole built a business from her darkest breakdown 19:32

21d ago19:32

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The breakdown wasn't the end it was Nicole's beginning. In part two of Nicole Borgi's story, she reveals how losing everything during COVID became the catalyst for building something extraordinary. When Vegas shut down, her security career vanished. Her law enforcement relationship crumbled. Family rifts cost her connection with her daughter. Most …

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The avatar secret that's healing trauma survivors 15:39

24d ago15:39

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Nicole Borgi's voice wasn't always this strong. In today's Rise from the Ashes episode, she reveals how domestic violence survivors and women afraid to be seen are finding their power through avatar technology. Her story hits hard. COVID lockdowns destroyed her Vegas security career. Her relationship with a law enforcement partner shattered. Family…

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Your grandmother's dying words are still controlling your life 17:29

28d ago17:29

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Your grandmother's dying words are still controlling your life. In this explosive Part 2, Michelle Ward reveals how childhood promises and deathbed commitments create invisible emotional prisons that have been sabotaging your happiness for decades. Discover the shocking connection between trapped emotions stored in your body and chronic pain, anxie…

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Imagine waking up tomorrow without the weight of self-sabotage crushing your dreams. 15:33

1M ago15:33

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Discover how trapped emotions and subconscious programming create self-sabotage patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of burnout, relationship chaos, and financial blocks. Michelle Ward, certified emotion code practitioner and self-sabotage coach, reveals the breakthrough method for identifying which of the five self-sabotage archetypes controls y…

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You Already Are What You Seek (And Always Were) 19:44

1M ago19:44

19:44

What if everything you've been desperately chasing success, validation, worthiness was already yours by birthright? This mind-bending revelation emerges as the central breakthrough in part two of my conversation with Brian Muka, a former Navy bomb disposal tech turned Freedom Sherpa who spent years trying to outrun his fears through extreme challen…

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What if everything you know about burnout is wrong... and your nervous system is the real hijacker? 16:53

1M ago16:53

16:53

Former Navy bomb disposal technician Brian Muka reveals the shocking truth about executive burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and trauma recovery that's sabotaging high-performing leaders worldwide. After experiencing what he calls "the avalanche" losing his military career trajectory in Iraq Brian discovered why leadership burnout, chronic str…

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You're one belief away from the version of you that’s been waiting to lead. 20:07

1M ago20:07

20:07

In this powerful follow-up episode, celebrity hypnotist and executive coach Tim Shurr breaks down his One Belief Away™ method a 3-step system that’s helped thousands release fear, rewire self-sabotage, and create lasting breakthroughs. “Therapy trims the weed. Medication covers it. But real transformation pulls it from the root.” Through the steps …

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Why Therapy Didn't Work And What Finally Did 16:23

1M ago16:23

16:23

What if everything holding you back came down to one belief? Celebrity hypnotist and executive coach Tim Shurr joins Rising from the Ashes to share the transformational truth behind anxiety, self-doubt, and chronic worry and why you don’t need years of therapy to heal it. From an unexpected hypnosis demo in college to over 16,000 sessions with high…

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The 4 C’s of Connection: A No-BS Framework for Sustainable Success 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

Ever feel like you’re barking up the wrong tree in business? In this no-fluff conversation, The Redneck Connector Mike Ashburner breaks down how chasing clients (aka “dog-catching”) is burning out entrepreneurs and what to do instead. From his $5K positioning strategy to his Four C’s framework (Clarity, Connection, Community, Conversation), Mike un…

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You Can’t Network Your Way Out of a Nervous Breakdown 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

Tired of cold DMs, fake funnels, and forced connections? Mike Ashburner aka The Redneck Connector went from nearly homeless during COVID to building Hounds of Business, a trust-first community flipping the script on traditional sales. In this raw, real conversation, we unpack why spray-and-pray marketing burns out high achievers (like you), and how…

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How to Reclaim Your Power and Reinvent Yourself at Any Age 19:32

2M ago19:32

19:32

After surviving trauma that shattered her identity, Eleni Anastos faced a choice: collapse… or reinvent. She chose power. In this moving episode, Eleni shares her blueprint for rebuilding after life knocks you down at any age. From creating your "badass list" of hidden talents to rewriting what success means, Eleni proves it's never too late to beg…

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She Was Attacked, Erased, and Betrayed Then She Rebuilt Herself Into a Weapon of Purpose 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

What happens when your entire identity is ripped away in one violent moment? After surviving a brutal school assault and the gut-punch betrayal of a system that denied it ever happened Eleni Anastos lost everything she'd built over 30 years. But what she gained? Was far more powerful. In this raw and riveting episode, Eleni shares her fall and rise…

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She Found Her Husband After His Suicide. What Came Next Redefined Joy. 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

What do you do when life rips everything from you and then comes back for what’s left? Michelle Collins didn’t just face one tragedy. She faced three. Back to back. And each one tried to end her. First, she lost her mother to leukemia. Then a brutal divorce. Then Glenn her Navy SEAL husband died by suicide. Michelle was the one who found him. What …

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She Lost Everything. Then Became the Guide She Needed Most. 18:19

2M ago18:19

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Michelle Collins lost her husband to suicide. Then her mother. That kind of grief doesn’t just hurt it shatters you. But instead of staying broken, Michelle turned her pain into power—and now helps others walk out of the dark. This episode isn’t about healing in theory. It’s about how to survive when your life has exploded and you’re still expected…

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Crushed by the System 35:52

2M ago35:52

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Carl O’Neil’s Comeback from Chronic Pain, Faith Crisis, and Legal Hell One moment changed his life. The system tried to break him. Faith helped him rise. In this deeply moving episode of Rise From The Ashes, Baz Porter sits down with Carl O’Neil, a former exercise trainer whose heroic act in the workplace turned into a personal hell of chronic pain…

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From Ashes and Illness to Inner Power 18:27

3M ago18:27

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Sabrina Johnson’s Radical Mindset Rebuild After Losing Everything What do you do when life takes everything from your home, your health, your identity and dares you to rise anyway? In this gripping second chapter with Sabrina Johnson, we uncover what happened after the trauma. After the silence was broken. After the truth was spoken. From meeting h…

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One More Drink Would’ve Killed Me 18:29

3M ago18:29

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Sabrina Johnson’s Unfiltered Comeback from Sexual Abuse, Alcoholism, and Silence Some stories don’t get whispered. They get buried until someone brave enough digs them up and dares to speak. This is that moment. On this soul-igniting episode of Rise From The Ashes, Sabrina Johnson breaks her silence after decades revealing a childhood trauma that n…

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The Truth About Anxiety (and How to Reclaim Your Center) 15:22

3M ago15:22

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Anxiety isn’t just fear it’s feedback. In this raw and revelatory episode, best-selling author and transformational teacher Cynthia James sits down with Baz Porter to dismantle the mainstream myths around mental health. Together, they expose the truth: anxiety is not the enemy it’s the alarm. The body’s way of whispering (or screaming), “You’re not…

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Healing Out Loud: Cynthia James Unfiltered 24:30

3M ago24:30

24:30

From soap star to soul healer, Cynthia James reveals how her public heartbreak became a global movement in emotional integration and trauma recovery. In this raw, revealing episode of Rise From The Ashes, discover how to transmute pain into power and reclaim your truth, your voice, and your future. What if your trauma isn’t the end but the ignition…

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The Future of Tech Is Human: Why Connection Wins Over Code 14:12

3M ago14:12

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This is not a podcast episode. It’s a leadership intervention for every high-achiever silently burning out behind their success. Betsy Tong—tech industry powerhouse and unapologetic truth-teller—steps into the fire with host Baz Porter to dismantle the myths around burnout, power, and what it really means to lead with purpose. She didn’t just climb…

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Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Bestsellers: Betsy Tong’s Journey to Reset and Recharge 33:21

4M ago33:21

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Betsy Tong’s relentless drive in the high-stakes world of major tech companies led her to a breaking point culminating in a terrifying fainting episode on a plane. In this eye-opening episode, she shares her raw and powerful story of burnout, resilience, and the crucial turning points that transformed her life. We also dive into the fast-paced worl…

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Harnessing Burnout for Brilliance: Catherine Bell’s Leadership Lessons (Part 2) 17:40

4M ago17:40

17:40

Burnout isn’t the end it’s the beginning of something greater. In this episode of Rise From the Ashes: Burnout to Brilliance, visionary leader Catherine Bell shares how she transformed personal tragedy into leadership mastery. Her journey reveals the power of mental management, mentorship, and shifting from “how” to “who” in achieving lasting succe…

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From Adversity to Empowerment: Catherine Bell’s Journey of Resilience & Impact (Part 1) 36:38

4M ago36:38

36:38

What if hitting rock bottom was the beginning of your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of Rise From The Ashes, world-renowned author and philanthropist Catherine Bell shares her remarkable journey from being adopted at 16 to becoming a beacon of hope through her nonprofit Wealthwise Women and her hedge fund supporting first respond…

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From Imposter Syndrome to Influence: Steve Ramona’s ASLA Principle (Part 2) 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Struggling with imposter syndrome or hesitant to ask for help? In this powerful episode, Steve Ramona shares how he overcame self-doubt, embraced the Law of Reciprocity, and developed his game-changing ASLA principle—Ask, Shut up, Listen, Ask. Through compelling real-life stories, Steve reveals how active listening and reciprocal relationships can …

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The Power of Generosity: How Giving Fuels Success with Steve Ramona (Part 1) 17:35

5M ago17:35

17:35

Can generosity be the secret key to success? In this powerful conversation, Steve Ramona, entrepreneur and host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart, shares how a service-first mindset transformed his business and personal growth. From learning the value of customer service in his family’s health club to leveraging the Law of Increase on Linked…

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SI #33 This is Tanya Elizabeth & Eddie DeCesare | Monochromatic Black 37:34

7M ago37:34

37:34

Tanya Elizabeth and Eddie DeCesare are benevolent souls: Kind people who give of their time and opinions and whom I am immensely impressed with as musicians and people. Monochromatic Black isn't just another 'female fronted' metal band. To be honest, I really don't like that Monochromatic Black is oftentimes compared to Jinjer or Arch Enemy, simply…

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SI #30 This is Michel Teyssier | Fields of Næcluda 44:43

8M ago44:43

44:43

Let's get to the man of the hour, Michel Teyssier of Fields of Naecluda! Today on the show, we are digging deeper into the music I love the most. Today's featured artist (and his band) is a French progressive rock band that brings some of the most incredible and delicate music I've heard in quite some time. Now, when I say delicate, I don't mean so…

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SI #29 This is Michael Decker | BornBroken 1:05:51

8M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

This band, BornBroken, is kind of everything for me. They are heavy, brutal, tight, incredibly well recorded, and everything is well written. Let's be honest... they are all the things. Today, I'm fortunate enough to have on the original of originals: The man behind the legacy of the band, Michael Decker. If you like hard hitting, straight in the m…

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SI #28 This is Blake Fleming | Author | Dazzling Killmen | Mars Volta 1:13:48

9M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Blake Fleming has kind of done it all. When I sent my prescreen questions, Blake said he's an open book. Granted, most say this, but I get the sneaking suspicion that Blake is telling it 100% like it is. He's been a part of some of the biggest bands in the world including Dazzling Killmen and Mars Volta. He's worked with Sean Lennon and so many oth…

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SI #27 This is Christian Mayfield & Anson Clark | Acacia Ridge 51:30

9M ago51:30

51:30

Acacia Ridge is a band that I've grown quite fond of over the last year, and I finally have a chance to interview someone in the band to give me the clarity I seek.... about the band's mission, purpose and future hopes. Anson and Christian are founding members... love when bands introduce classical instruments to create a new soundscape. Reminds me…

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SI #26 This is Joey Callahan | Comedian 1:10:21

9M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Joey Callahan is a working comedian and geniunely one of the funniest I've heard in a long time. I love his style and wit and his old school approach and delivery. To me, he's a Carson's comic and I hope that's okay to say. I am not a fan of comparing anyone to anything but I think it's an honorable connection to say that his styleeminds me of the …

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SI #25 This is Connor Blackwood | Alchemize 1:10:38

9M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

My guest today is Connor Blackwood, the front man for Alchemize. This band does things really well and, as you know, music like this is the reason I do the show to begin with. People need to hear when bands tie genres together, because great things happen. The rest is the discovery process. That's what we're doing today. Discovering Connor and his …

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SI #23 This is Michael Bala | Necronomicon Ex Mortis 1:20:39

10M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Today, my guest is someone I admire for his talents as a musical phenom. Hailing from the Chicago area, or at least the band does, Michael Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis is the kind of guy I really enjoy talking to. He's a serious talent, and his voice deserves to be amplified. Here's the thing. I really believe that most public relations outlets d…

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SI #22 This is Mack Chami | God is War 45:40

10M ago45:40

45:40

This is a very special AUDIO ONLY version of our show. This week's guest is the mindblowing artist, Mack Chami. ---- Mack Chami. If you're like me, you like most styles of music, if not all. You love when people take huge chances or live their life through their music. You love the drama and chance of it all. You love how it hits you. How music mak…

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SI #21 This is Benjamin Pitts | Nightwraith 1:02:18

10M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

My guest this week is Benjamin Pitts, vocalist and guitarist for the powerful and mesmerizing melodic death metal band, Nightwraith. The band has a new record coming out tomorrow and Ben was able to slide in to the calendar and join me today. For that, I'm super grateful. Listen to the show and learn about this fantastic, humble human, who happens …

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SI #20 This is Adam Woodford | Polar (UK) 1:48:41

10M ago1:48:41

1:48:41

This is a special AUDIO only release of my conversation with Adam Woodford of Polar, the UK juggernaut known for blowing out the ears of everyone within a kilometer of their legendary shows. Adam, affectionately known as WOODY is the face and voice behind UK's Polar. All over the internet, Polar is known as an Alternative Metal band, and that's fin…

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SI #19 This is Float Omen 1:08:59

10M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Float Omen. I discovered the band a few months back and immediately fell in love with one of their latest singles and never looked back. It was stuck in my head all day and remains so to this day. Earworm central. Today, I'm fortunated enough, as are you.... to meet 2 of the 6 guys. We'll meet and learn about them together... sound good? So... Ladi…

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SI #18 This is Dory-Loup Venta | Mirabelle 1:13:44

10M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Ahhh.... Dory Loup of the fantastic French punk band, Mirabelle. Oh my goodness, do I love this band.... They bring the best parts of the late 90s and early 2000s to the forefront. Their latest releases floored me, especially a song that I believe will break them fully around the world... the singular hit "All My Friends." What a bliss filled, and …

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SI #17 This is Ian Van Gemeren | Axamenta | Composer 1:19:54

11M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Axamenta. The band is back after a long winter's nap. Axamenta formed in 1993.... that's 31 years, people. I can't lie and say I've been a fan since then because I didn't know an ounce about them until recently when their PR company sent me a copy of their 23 minute EP. Insta Fan! Axamenta is a combination of the things I love most about hard rock …

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SI #16 This is Dima Afanasyev | Sinoptik 1:10:03

11M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Dima Afanasyev of the Ukrainian superband, Sinoptik. What can I say that I haven't mentioned a million times before online in various ways? I love Dima. He's pure. He's kind. He's an amazing musician. A genius in so many ways. His music is legend in Ukraine and his stature is assured. I fell in love with his band when I heard the 2021 album, The Ca…

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SI #15 This is Kwabi Amoah Forson | Humanitarian | The Peace Bus 1:47:42

11M ago1:47:42

1:47:42

Kwabi Amoah-Forson. The Peace Bus. When I think about Kwabi at the Puyallup Fair about 15 months ago. He was near a food stand my kids stopped at, and we began to talk about his why.... why was he there and what was this thing called the Peace Bus. We also got into a short conversation on faith and doing the right thing for the betterment of others…

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SI #14 This is Alex Crescioni | Music Producer | Stygian Sound 44:42

11M ago44:42

44:42

Alex Crescioni is my guest today. Let me tell you what little I know of him and then explain why I wanted him as a guest. Alex is someone I admire for his quiet perseverance and will. He's the kind of professional in this business that continues to make great waves, produce incredible music, represent the best aspects of our industry and well.... f…

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SI #13 This is Vikram Shankar | Silent Skies | Pain of Salvation | Lux Terminus | Redemption 1:38:29

11M ago1:38:29

1:38:29

Here's one of those things that escapes all of us. Sometimes, we find out about a person way later than we feel we should have. It's odd to be so active in the business of music and discover artists that have been changing the ground under our feet yet were keenly unaware of until recently. My good friend Andreas Ballnus, of Philosophobia, hits me …

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SI #12 This is James Falck | BEAR | Cobra the Impaler 2:09:38

12M ago2:09:38

2:09:38

To me, the frustration of being a music fan, and specifically a metal or progressive music fan is that the vast majority of music comes from other countries and has to be sought out. Some of the biggest bands in the world are those that Americans may never know about, or very little certainly. Over the years, I've searched across the web, whether i…

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SI #11 This is Jon Charles | Vocalist | EXOVAL 38:17

12M ago38:17

38:17

I met Jon when I interviewed him years ago for an old band that has since gone defunct, ... it just is what it is... it happens to the best of them. You may remember when I was talking to producer Jonathan Plum back in 2016 on Rockstar Superhero Episode #5, (Alice in Chains, and Blind Melon (he did the finger snaps too!)), we talked about this very…

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