The week of June 4th, 2025 on The Metallica Report…
Steff & Renée discuss The Metallica Marching Band competition and hear from Virginia Tech’s Athletic Musical Director, Polly Middleton, how The Marching Virginians create their stadium-shaking interpretation of “Enter Sandman.” Then, on this week’s DanLoad, we dive deep into the world of “Shadowcast” and ... Show More
Jul 30
Episode 105: A Chat Between Bob Rock & Dan Nykolayko (Part 1)
This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée cede microphones to Bob Rock and Dan Nykolayko. In this first installment of a two-part discussion, we hear about Bob’s creative journey with Metallica, his recollections of the Load era, and a few studio stories. The Metallica R ... Show More
29m 42s
Jul 23
Episode 104: Jason Newsted on The Load Era
This week on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée hear from Jason Newsted, who brings his trademark honesty and enthusiasm to a chat about Metallica’s Load era. Enjoy his unique perspective on the band’s adventures in Tuktoyaktuk, the Sausalito recording sessions, and preparing ... Show More
21m 3s
Apr 2022
Kirk Hammett on Discovering Prog Rock and Having the First Metallica Solo Release
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about his debut solo EP, Portals, and how it was came out of his horror movie exhibition and Metallica's S&M 2.
The guitarist also tells us about just discovering prog rock bands like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull, a ... Show More
31m 16s
Mar 2024
Bonus Episode: Guacamole Fights, Red Hat Retribution, and Supportive Slayer Stans
This week in the After Party, Jake talks the motivating factors that drive people to the guitar, the new DISGRACELAND episode on Van Halen, the new episode on Layne Stayley of Alice in Chains ONLY in the Disgraceland All Access club, and of course your emails, texts, DMS, and voi ... Show More
30m 48s
Nov 2024
Bonus Episode - The Band, Concert Films, and Giving Thanks
This week in the After Party, Jake reflects on Thanksgiving and The Last Waltz. Plus, Jake hears from you on your favorite concert films, and it turns out you really like Talking Heads!Next week, we're bringing you a story about John Lennon in the 1970s. We want to know: which Be ... Show More
48m 47s
Jul 4
We’re An American Band – The Greatest Rockers In US History
It’s a July 4th celebration of American rock & roll with the Pod of Thunder crew - Andy, Nick, and Chris L.! They’re diving into their personal picks for the greatest American bands of all time, but this isn’t a countdown. It’s a passionate, no-rules discussion covering everyone ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2024
Bonus Episode - Chilling Words Diddy Allegedly Said Before Jay Z and He Did What? Plus Shane MacGowan and More
This week in the After Party, Jake dives into the recent allegations against Jay-Z and hears from you about your favorite Christmas songs. Plus, we've compiled (thanks to djonnit) all your favorites in a special Spotify playlist!Next week, we're bringing you a special Christmas-t ... Show More
53m 4s
Jul 2014
Pop Shop Podcast 7/24/14: Jack Antonoff Interview, 5 Seconds of Summer, 'Weird Al'
This week's special guest is Bleachers mastermind/fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, who talks about his new album "Strange Desire," how a solo album sprouted from fun.'s last world tour, the quiet sadness of "I Wanna Get Better" and what the future holds for fun. and Bleachers. Jason ... Show More
45m 4s