Ron McGovney is the original Metallica bassist, and it was his garage that not only hosted auditions for the band but also served as their first rehearsal space! Ron recounts how he met James Hetfield in junior high, what happened to their highschool band, Leather Charm, his first introduction to drummer Lars Ulrich (and what he thought when he heard Lars pl ... Show More
Aug 20
Crikey… Jim Jefferies Is A Snake!
Jim Jefferies makes his Talk Is Jericho debut! The Aussie comic brings plenty of laughs and stories as he talks about his brand-new Netflix special, Two Limb Policy, his upcoming European comedy tour, hosting the FOX game show The Snake, and his first dramatic acting role in the ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 15
Jimmy & Stiggs and Joe Begos
Horror filmmaker Joe Begos went full grindhouse with his latest batshit crazy movie, Jimmy & Stiggs, hitting 1,500 theaters this Friday, August 15th & presented by Eli Roth! Joe reveals how he shot the entire alien gorefest inside his own apartment on 16mm film for under $200k, p ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
Episode 15: Robert with Suicidal Tendencies in Mexico; James, Steffan, and Renée in St. Louis
November 8, 2023This week on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée check in with details about the weekend from deep in the bowels of the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Rob Trujillo updates us on his whirlwind weekend in Mexico City, where he filled in on bass for his s ... Show More
21m 22s
Oct 2023
Episode 10: Power Trip preview; Lars discusses Desert Trip and GNR
The week of October 4, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
It’s all about Power Trip, this weekend’s massive hard rock festival cranking up at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Gracing the bill of the three-day fest are Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Tool, and, of co ... Show More
21m 21s
Apr 2024
Episode 39: Zach Harmon, Metallica Tech
The week of April 24, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée are joined by long-time Metallica tech Zach Harmon. Now a veritable Swiss Army Knife of tour and studio operations, Zach recounts the winding road to his current position that began nearly 40 years ago. He also ... Show More
35m 15s
Dec 2023
Episode 19: Lars’ Current Music Obsessions; Robert’s Favorite Funk Grooves; Dr. Corey Spurlin, Auburn University Marching Band Director
The week of December 6, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Steffan and Renée do a deep dive into both the physical and mental iPods of Lars and Rob, as Lars shares more of his musical obsessions and Rob throws down his five favorite funk cuts. They also speak with Auburn University’s ... Show More
23m 34s
Jul 2024
Episode 49: Rob Trujillo; Kirk Hammett
The week of July 2, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
Robert Trujillo joins Steffan for a quick chat about - what else - lemons and coffee. Ok, they also got into how Rob feels on stage these days, what the vibe is like at each of these European stops, and the dedication with which h ... Show More
26m 29s
Nov 2023
Episode 18: James Hetfield on the M72 Stage; Zoltan Bathory & Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch
The week of November 29, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Coming off the holiday, Steffan and Renee dip into their M72 interview archives to give you a more in-depth look at the tour.
First, James thinks back to the first time he saw the massive circular stage mapped out with cones ... Show More
22m 16s