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One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl ... more

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Talking Metal Episode 1003 — Becky Baldwin

On Episode 1003 of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl interviews bassist Becky Baldwin, who plays bass on the new solo album from Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.

Becky talks about her love of heavy metal, her approac... more

Talking Metal Episode 1002

Support Talking Metal and become part of the show by joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal7. Every Patreon supporter gets a shout-out at the beginning of each episode, and supporters at $7/month or morereceive ... more

Talking Metal returns with Episode 1001! This week, Mark Strigl celebrates the music of Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, and more.

The episode also features an extensive interview with Lorraine Lewis, best known as the frontwoman of Femme Fatale and Vi... more

I am joined by some of my Patreon supporters for Talking Metal 1000.

To anyone who ever listened to an episode of this show - THANK YOU!

See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.com/privacy#do-n... more

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Recent Guests

Becky Baldwin
Bassist for Fury and Mercyful Fate
Fury; Mercyful Fate
Episode: TM 1003 Becky Baldwin Interview
Lorraine Lewis
Frontwoman of Femme Fatale, former member of Vixen
Femme Fatale / Blacklist Union (collab)
Episode: TM 1001 LORRAINE LEWIS - Femme Fatale
Michael Modeste
Bass player from Dead By Wednesday
Dead By Wednesday
Episode: TM 998 Dead By Wednesday
Joshua Toomey
Primer 55 bassist and veteran podcaster
Primer 55
Episode: TM 996 Podcaster and Primer 55 Bassist Joshua Toomey
Ray West
Guitarist of Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle
Episode: TM 994 Spread Eagle
Rob DeLuca
Bass guitarist of Spread Eagle
Spread Eagle
Episode: TM 994 Spread Eagle
Darryl McDaniels
DMC of Run DMC, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member
Run DMC
Episode: TM 993 DMC
Victor Ruiz
Friend/guest discussing Twisted Sister news and related topics
Independent podcaster/Talking Metal guest
Episode: TM 992 Thoughts on Twisted Sister 2026
Jaron Gulino
Bass player for Lynch Mob and Heavens Edge
Lynch Mob; Heavens Edge
Episode: TM 990 Jaron Gulino from Lynch Mob

Hosts

Mark Strigl
Host and producer of the show since 2005; central figure in steering interviews and content focus.
John Ostronomy Ostrosky
Co-founder and long-time contributor; participates in conversa­tions and guest-related discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Peaceful talking

    It feels good when I listening to his podcast while I playing games, it’s really awesome, thanks for what you’re doing 🤘🏻new fan from Iran 🤘🏻

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    5
    Ozznake
    United States5 years ago
  • Holy cow

    This guy is an absolute moron

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    IndieMusicSUX
    United States5 years ago
  • Just like an old friend

    One of the few podcast who “gets it,” listening to your show, is not unlike hanging with an old pal at the bar, having a few shots and debating music...old and new. You are able to be the old friend, when the old friend isn’t available. Thanks for all you do! ✌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveOH5150
    United States5 years ago
  • Talking Metal

    New subscriber! Love the pod cast. So happy to see a show about great music and musicians! What has happened to the music world? Thanks for keeping it real John and Mark! Big fan here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJeff D
    United States6 years ago
  • Love!

    Thanks for sharing the Ricki Rachtman show and directing me to your podcast. Great to see you and Johnny O still doing the good things you’re great at!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Brgl
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise insightful, candid conversations with artists and industry voices.
Fans note strong, genuine host rapport and a mix of classic and new music coverage.
Listeners appreciate emphasis on both interviews and music samples, with a personal, approachable tone.

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TM 1003 Becky Baldwin Interview
Q: How did Becky Baldwin first get connected with Mercyful Fate?
Her involvement began after Mercyful Fate looked at various bass players and realized a woman could fit their style, then they discovered her videos and decided to contact her, leading to a first show and subsequent tours.
TM 1000 - Mark Strigl is joined by Supporters
Q: What stood out most about early success and the music licensing challenges?
The host explains that the combination of strong guest access via VH1 andTFuse, plus the later licensing hurdles with Rob Halford's theme song, forced Talking Metal to adapt its approach to using music while still delivering engaging interviews.
TM 1001 LORRAINE LEWIS - Femme Fatale
Q: Could we ever get something like that here in North America in the United States?
Lewis expresses optimism and expectation for future shows in North America, acknowledging the evolving touring landscape and her sustained desire to bring the collaboration spirit to the U.S.
TM 990 Jaron Gulino from Lynch Mob
Q: How did you first come into the Lynch Mob circle?
I had been a fan and had run-ins with George over the years; when they needed someone to sit in for a few shows, I got my foot in the door and then stayed because it felt right and exciting to be part of it.
TM 989 Josh Todd Buckcherry
Q: What's next for Buckcherry after Roar Like Thunder?
They plan to continue writing and recording with Marti, aiming to release a new record sometime next year, potentially before or by the summer, keeping a rapid, two-week-at-a-time workflow.

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A long-running hard rock and metal discusion show that blends artist interviews with industry insights, touring stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at festival dynamics, promotion, and independent artists. Episodes frequently cover live performances, festival economics, fan engagement, legacy acts, and how bands navigate changes in the music business, from DIY promo to streaming and social media. A notable strength is the mix of deep historical context with current scene updates, plus strong emphasis on hands-on experiences from touring and festival culture, which helps listeners gauge what it takes to make and sustain a career in rock/metal today.

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Talking Metal launched 21 years ago and published 798 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Talking Metal include:

1. Becky Baldwin
2. Lorraine Lewis
3. Michael Modeste
4. Joshua Toomey
5. Ray West
6. Rob DeLuca
7. Darryl McDaniels
8. Victor Ruiz

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