The Andy Social Podcast

Liam Anthony is the vocalist and drummer for Brisbane band Idle Ruin. Liam has been an active contributor to the Brisbane metal scene for the past 15 years playing in an array of bands such as Malakyte, Elkenwood, Spektre, Decapitated Mum, Shrapnel, KlokBlok (the list goes on!), running his own fanzine called The Fallout and recently putting together the Australia Thrash Metal Documentary, Thrash or F**k Off. Liam and I talk about the ups and downs of being a metal drummer, the Fallout...

Julia Wilson is a Comedian from Sydney and often dubbed the "toughest woman in comedy". Close to 20 years as a Comedian but also working as a bouncer, truck driver, bodyguard and an array of other jobs that gives her plenty of ammunition on stage. Julia came over to the Pyrmont pad to shoot the shit and all I can say is, strap yourself in. Show notes Follow Julia Wilson via Facebook Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |...

Mike Mills from Toehider returns to the podcast, over 200 episodes later. Check out the latest Toehider release "I Like It!" via Bandcamp and follow the guys on Twitch and Patreon. You can listen to the previous episode I did with Mike back in the day on episode 60. Show notes Listen and Follow Toehider via Patreon | Twitch | Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on Facebook | Twitter |...

Stuart McKenzie is a Snake Catcher and owner of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7. Stuart and his team are kings when it comes to engaging social media content where they document their day to day work up in Queensland. Not for the faint hearted. Details below on how to reach out to Stuart and learn more about the world of snakes and his business. Show notes Follow Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7 via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Stalk me via the usual stuff...

Dysie is a Musician, Tour Manager, Promotor, PR wiz, Label Owner, Sauce King and much more. Most people will know Dysie from Soundworks Direct Touring, Claim the Throne, Prime Cuts, Bump in Sauce Co, Cult Etiquette PR and well... probably a million other things. The man never stops. Get behind the butt tonne of things that Dysie has on the go and enjoy the chat. Kamahl fans, get ready. Show notes Follow Dysie via Facebook Listen to Claim the Throne via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram...

Dan Cleary is the frontman for Canadian metal band Striker. Their latest full length album Play to Win came out in 2018 and in 2020 the band put out Alive in the Studio which proved to be timely with the world shutting down and bands not being able to tour. Dan and I chat about the current situation in Edmonton, new Striker music being released in 2021, the clash between old school metal and modern production plus heaps more. Show notes Follow Dan Cleary via Facebook | Instagram | Listen...

One of the masterminds behind The Amenta, Timothy Pope jumps onto the podcast to talk about Revelator, the many years of being inactive in the public eye, reigniting the band in 2020 and much more. Revelator will be out 19 February 2021 via EVP and Debemur Morti Productions. Show notes Follow The Amenta via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Pre-order the new album "Revelator" via Bandcamp | Direct Merch (Australia)| Debemur Morti Productions (Europe) and (USA)...

Drew Bensley is a Sydney Comedian and co-host of the Community Notice Board Podcast. Mr Bensley popped around to the Pyrmont Palace (my place) to talk about shady characters in Sydney, beer, his podcast and heaps more. Show notes Follow Drew Bensley via Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Listen to Community Notice Board via Podbean | Spotify | Apple | YouTube | Google Podcasts | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on...

Aleks Rad is a guitarist in thrash metal band Thraxas! from Sydney. We talk about everything from the first bands that Aleks discovered, picking up guitar, body building, band talk and heaps more. Check out the latest Thraxas! track Cthulhu Rising HERE or via the embedded link below. Show notes Follow Aleks Rad on Instagram | Facebook Listen and support Thraxas on Bandcamp | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on...

Allen Christensen is a retired AFL player, carving out a successful career with both the Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions. Allen launched a podcast with his brothers and a mate to talk about addiction, living through different adversities, mental health and more. Allen jumped onto the podcast to talk about his decision to retire, his own gambling addiction and story and the basis surrounding the desire to launch a podcast to help other people who are experiencing their own battles. Show...

Matt McGachy is the vocalist of Canadian extreme metal band Cryptopsy and host of the Vox and Hops podcast. We talk about beer, metal, getting into podcasting, healthy lifestyles and touring beyond 2020. Show notes Follow/Listen to Vox and Hops Podcast via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | Big Cartel | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Follow/Listen to Cryptopsy via BandCamp | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join...

Mick Meredith is an Australian Comedian and Musician who's been doing the comedy circuit since the mid-90s. Mick's latest single "Rod" is out now and you can listen to it on Spotify and Apple Music. Show notes Follow Mick via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Listen to Mick Meredith on Spotify | Apple Music Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube Donate/Shout Me a Beer via this link. Visit my...

Lochlan Watt is the frontman for Melbourne metal project R U N and host of Triple J's The Racket. R U N released their first ever EP "You Will Never Find Peace Within Your Quiet" which you can grab via Bandcamp. Check out Lochlan's last appearance on the podcast back on episode 84 HERE. Show notes Follow Lochlan Watt on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Listen and support R U N via Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Listen to The Racket on Triple J via Main Website | Twitter |...

Dave Slave is an Australian metal icon, multi-instrumentalist of his own project Doomed and Disgusting and formerly of the notorious Aussie extreme metal band Sadistik Exekution. Andy caught up with Dave at his place to talk about his various projects over the years, how he maintains his bass playing techniques, ESP abilities, starring in TV commercials and much more. Show notes Check out Doomed and Disgusting on Facebook | Bandcamp | YouTube Check out Bobs Bionic Bass Playing on...

Shane Heal is one of Australia’s most recognised personalities and sporting figures. A 4 time Olympian, NBL title winner with 15 years in the league, two stints in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, a successful coaching career and long time career in the media. The list goes on! Shane currently hosts The Basketball Show which covers the NBL, WNBL and all things basketball. Available on Kayo Sports, their Facebook page or YouTube. Show notes Follow Shane Heal...

Jessie May is an Author, Writer and metal musician who's written the book "Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials" which comes out 1 December 2020 through Amazon. If you have ever wanted to learn some basics about getting better with how you manage your money, this is the episode for you. Show notes Follow Jessie May via Main Website | Twitter | Order the E-Book or Paperback of "Money Hacks for Metalheads and Old Millennials" from Amazon Check out Alternative Control via Main...

Stan Bush is an AOR/Melodic Rock legend. Best known to many as the hook city wizard behind the hits "The Touch" and "Dare" from the original Transformers Soundtrack, Stan has been writing tasty anthem-esque tunes non-stop over the past several decades. Not only a solo artist, Stan has worked with some of the best song writers in the business from Jonathan Cain (Journey), Jim Vallance (Bryan Adams, Aerosmith) to Paul Stanley (KISS). Stan Bush's latest album Dare to Dream will be out 20...

Rebecca Lyons is an End of Life Doula, Independent Funeral Director and Co-Founder of You n' Taboo. You n’ Taboo is a local Tasmanian initiative who are dedicated to promoting and encouraging death literacy and conversation within the community. Show notes You n' Taboo - Main Website | Facebook | Read Rebecca's Churchill Fellowship Report HERE Rebecca's Memberships - Natural Death Advocacy Network (NDAN) | End of Life Doula Directory | National Home Funeral Alliance | National...

Jacques Barrett is an Australian Comedian who's been performing nationally and internationally for over a decade. Jacques has released his album "Championi" early in 2020 and is available via iTunes and Spotify. Follow Jacques on the socials and keep an eye out for when he might be in your neck of the woods for some stand up. Follow Jacques Barrett via Main Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Check out his latest album "Championi" via iTunes | Spotify Check out Jacques and Damian's...

Jared Bridgeman is the vocalist and bass player for the Melbourne/Perth based metal band Earth Rot. The guys released "Black Tides Of Obscurity" back in March through Season of Mist which you can check out via the links below. Follow Jared Bridgeman via Facebook | Instagram Check out Earth Rot via Main Website | Merch | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Spotify Stalk me via the usual stuff below; Join me on PATREON! Follow me on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify |...