The Double Stop

Marc Ferrari joins us to talk about his life and career. From his start with Keel, to Cold Sweat and working in film and TV. He discusses the new Cold Sweat release, Unburied Alive, and shares that there will soon be a new Keel single.

Vinny Appice joins us to talk about his life and career. From playing drums for John Lennon on his final gig, to recording/touring with Black Sabbath, Dio and Last in Line. Plus some unexpected turns like shopping at Home Depot with Ronnie James Dio, and his experience as a computer geek. This episode covers it all.

Jeff Pilson returns to The Double Stop Podcast to update us on the last decade of his career. He discusses his recent projects, including Last in Line, Lynch Mob, The End Machine, Black Swan, Revolution Saints and Foreigner. He explains the differences in writing records with George Lynch and Reb beach, why The End Machine made a singer switch, Work progressing on a new Black Swan record and updates us on Foreigner, including the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and a new Live album in the works.

Adam Hamilton joins us to discuss his life and career. From being discovered (and partying with) CC DeVille, to opening for the Counting Crows, his work producing and playing with LA Guns, producing William Shatner and a prolific career writing music for film and TV, Adam fills us in on his career to date.

Maor Appelbaum joins us to patiently answer every question I've ever had about the process of mastering music. We also discuss specific projects such as Rob Halford, Faith No More and Black Swan.

Chris Collier returns to talk about working on the Whitesnake Flesh & Blood album, as well as the remixes of Slide It In and other Whitesnake classics, the new Mick Mars album The Other Side of Mars, as well as albums by Lynch Mob, KXM, Last In Line, Korn and Joel Hoekstra.

We continue our interview with Ian Little, and learn about the writing and recording process for "Seven and the Ragged Tiger", his life and career post Duran as well as his new Music Outreach Project (MOP). Learn more about the music outreach project at: www.facebook.com/groups/950332548477378/

Producer Ian Little joins us to discuss his life and career. In part one of a two part interview, Ian discusses his early days, how he got started in music and takes us up to (and including) the recording of the Duran Duran single "Is There Something I Should Know?"

Kelly Hansen joins us to discuss his career. From his early days, to forming Hurricane (and their four albums), working with Stuart Smith in Heaven & Earth, Unruly Child, Into The Light (with past guest Tim Donahue) and joining Foreigner (and his 13 years in the band).

Producer Chris Tsangarides joins us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started in the industry, to working on legendary albums by Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy and The Tragically Hip. Sadly, Gord Downie passed away just a few days after we recorded this interview.

This episode we learn about the life and career of Patrick Francis from Tora Tora. He discusses his early days, formation of Tora Tora, success with "Surprise Attack", recording of "Wild America" onset of grunge, recording and shelving of "Revolution Day", the band breakup, reunion and eventual release of the "lost album". We finish on the news of new recordings. This episode was recorded live at the Nashville Rock N Pod Expo. Big thanks to Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast for putting together the event!

Steve Thompson joins us for episode 100! Steve discusses his early days, how he got into production, working with Guns n' Roses, Metallica, Dokken, Cinderella and many more. He also plays us some clips of his newer music.

Short bonus episode featuring Frank Hannon from Tesla discussing his early days and the current Tesla tour. Special thanks to Music Recall Magazine for setting up the interview - www.musicrecallmagazine.com Tesla website www.teslatheband.com

Eric Martin returns to discuss the new Mr Big album "Defying Gravity", as well as his past solo records, Triumph's cover of "Just One Night" and dealing with online trolls.

This week Tony Platt discusses his life and career. From his early days in the studio to engineering such albums as AC/DC's Back in Black and Flick of the Switch. He shares the story of being with Mutt Lange when they heard that Bon Scott died, to working on Foreigner 4, and his experiences working with Cheap Trick and Buddy Guy. I also talk about the Rock n Pod Expo fundraiser. Learn more at https://www.gofundme.com/rocknpodexpo

Jay Messina (and guest co-host BJ Kramp from the Rock and/or Roll Podcast) join us to discuss his life and career. From how he got started, to working with such acts as KISS, Aerosmith, Slash and George Benson.

After a long hiatus, we return with an extended interview with Micajah Ryan. We discuss how he got into the business, and he shares his experiences working on Guns 'N Roses "Appetite For Destruction" and "Lies". As well as Megadeth's "Rust In Peace" and "Countdown To Extinction", Bob Dylan's "Good As I Been To You" and "World Gone Wrong" and even Was Not Was's "Walk The Dinosaur".

Tom Size passed away on October 30, 2016. This interview took place on January 16th, 2016, and is re-aired in tribute to Tom.

Paul Gilbert discusses his career, from his early days, to his time at GIT, Racer X, Mr. Big, and his solo albums - including his new release, "I Can Destroy".

'Wild' Mick Brown joins us to discuss his life and career. From his early days with The Boyz and Exciter, to success with Dokken and Lynch Mob, Mick shares his story (and all the mistakes made!). He also discusses the possible reunion with Dokken, his status with the Ted Nugent Band, and goes into detail on his new project - Wild Mick's Bourbon Ballet.