Our guru of all things heavy rounds up the latest in metal from Metallica, Babymetal and a tribute to Ronnie James Dio. Plus tracks from Mac DeMarco, le1f and Indiana in Singles Club
Apr 2022
Weekend: episode two of a new podcast
Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In this episode, Marina Hyde looks at the new additions to Downing Street (2m00s), Hadley Freeman interviews Hollywood actor Will ... Show More
49m 39s
Feb 2022
Weekend: episode one of a new podcast
Ease into the weekend with our brand new podcast, showcasing some of the best Guardian and Observer writing from the week, read by talented narrators. In our first episode, Marina Hyde reflects on another less than stellar week for Boris Johnson (1m38s), Edward Helmore charts the ... Show More
48m 45s
Oct 2021
Rob Halford - "Love & Metal"
This week we're revisiting a classic episode, with guest & metal legend Rob Halford. In the second ever released episode of the Jay Jay French Connection, Jay Jay brings on heavy metal legend Rob Halford, to discuss his new book "Confess." Tune in to hear Jay Jay & Rob discuss th ... Show More
1h 10m
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
Jun 2024
Episode 45: Kirk Hammett; Francesco Polsinelli, Iveco
The week of June 5, 2024 on The Metallica Report…
It’s Kirk Hammett’s turn to share his back-on-tour thoughts with Steffan. (ICYMI, Steff chatted with Robert and James during the last couple of episodes.) Kirk shares his love for being on the road and how he’s constantly striving ... Show More
29m 12s
Jul 2019
ET - Steve Harris // Godsmack
Eddie brings you another double shot on this episode! First, Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris checks in to discuss the band's Legacy of the Beast Tour, who picked the setlist, what's new with British Lion, and so much more! Then, Godsmack's Sully Erna and Tony Rombola drop by to ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2023
Episode 4: Dallas night one recap with Robert; Metal Blade Founder Brian Slagel
The week of August 23, 2023 on The Metallica Report...
Steffan and Renee check in with Robert for his thoughts on night one in Texas, just moments after he left the incredibly energetic AT&T Stadium! And with LA on the M72 horizon, the West Side native talks about his upbringing ... Show More
17m 8s
Dec 2023
Episode 20: Rob hangs with Geddy Lee; Christian Carichner, Iowa State University Marching Band Director
The week of December 13, 2023 on The Metallica Report…
Rob Trujillo brings us behind the scenes of “Are Bass Players Human Too?”, the new docuseries from Rush’s Geddy Lee. As the focus of one of four episodes, Rob spent two full days with Geddy, showing him around his Southern Ca ... Show More
20m 21s