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The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine

The BlackSheep Podcast: Presented by HM Magazine
Furnace Fest
Christian Music
Metalcore
Norma Jean
Tooth and Nail Records
Music
Mental Health
Emo Music
Heavy Metal
Music Industry
Under Oath
Mxpx
Five Iron Frenzy
Emery
Faith Journey
Christian Rock
Haste the Day
Music Collaboration
Solid State Records
Tooth & Nail Records

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Recent Guests

Ted Bond
Guitarist/vocalist of Craig's Brother
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Episode: Ted Bond: Craig's Brother
Stephen Keech
Vocalist of Haste the Day, guest on the show
Haste the Day
Episode: Stephen Keech: Haste the Day
Matt Smith
Guitarist for Strike Anywhere
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Episode: Matt Smith: Strike Anywhere and Senses Fail
Sonny Sandoval
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Episode: Sonny Sandoval: P.O.D. (Repost from 11/24/2020)
Leanor Ortega Till
Saxophonist, Five Iron Frenzy
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Episode: Leanor Ortega Till: The Legacy of Five Iron Frenzy
Steven Kleisath
Drummer for Further Seems Forever; discussed early career, band history, and side projects
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Episode: Steve Kleisath: Further Seems Forever
Klayton Scott
Musician known for Celldweller and Circle of Dust
Episode: Klayton: Celldweller
Daniel Terry
YouTube music content creator
Episode: 5 Bands with the Craziest Lore
Chris Regan
Member of the band Failed Sun.
Failed Sun
Episode: Chris Regan and Max Vaughn: Failed Sun

Hosts

Cullen
Co-host of The BlackSheep Podcast, HM Magazine contributor with deep ties to the heavy music scene.
Mason
Host/Co-host known for in-depth interviews with heavy music artists and insiders.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Corny

    Lame

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OrnithologyIsGreat
    United Statesa month ago
  • SPIT IT OUT MAN

    The podcast is decent. Guests are cool. I just wish the host wouldn’t try to fit 20 words in a 5 word question. He starts to ask the question and then drags it out with “ums” “likes” “such as” etc.. maybe write down the question and just read it word for word. Or if you can’t form the question in your head just let the guest speak. Again, good content, just some quirks to work on. I’ll be listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fireproof41
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best if you love this scene

    Mason & Cullen are great together, they get the best guests and ask really good questions.

    Growing up in this Tooth and Nail/ Solid State/ Christian music scene is great to listen to the artists that I listen to and hearing about new bands to discover. Keep up the great work! Oh and keep working on getting Josh Scogin to come on 🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Game is a SCAM!!!!!!
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the podcast, but

    I love the podcast and the interviews you guys do, but could you please turn down the volume on your ads. here lately they are so loud other than that. Great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John & Amanda
    United States2 years ago
  • Mason is great

    Mason is so knowledgeable and I love when he upsets the “masculine” Christian dudes 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jcash1195
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise insightful questions and access to artists in the heavy music scene.
Some feedback notes room for production polish, particularly ad loudness and pacing.
Guests are well-mred with strong chemistry between hosts and guests.

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Talking Points

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Justin Jones and DJ Winstead: Idle Threat
Q: What changed in the writing process for this album compared to previous records?
They shifted from a room-full-of-amps setup to a more deliberate, digitally augmented process with three guitars in mind, allowing more time to explore ideas and revise, including some AI-assisted experimentation.
Sean McCorkle: Morella's Forest
Q: What do you want to plug?
Sean highlights the tribute album and new merchandise available for Morella's Forest.
Sean McCorkle: Morella's Forest
Q: How did the rest of the band come together?
Sean discusses the lucky discovery of their singer, Cindy, who matched their musical style perfectly.
Sean McCorkle: Morella's Forest
Q: How did you get into music to begin with?
Sean shares how his father was a radio DJ and how that exposed him to music from an early age.
Peter Espevoll and Jon Reichardt: InTheosis
Q: What does the name InTheosis mean to both of you?
Jon explains that Theosis represents the process of becoming divine and emphasizes a more profound understanding of faith, while Peter sees it as striving for wholeness through life's hardships.

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This show centers on heavy music and its surrounding culture, featuring candid conversations with musicians, bands, and insiders from the scene. Episodes commonly explore songwriting, touring, artistic evolution, and the tension between artistic integrity and industry pressures. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with professional insights, offering listeners a window into how artists craft their sound and navigate the music business. Notable strengths include a collaborative host dynamic, deep-dunk guest access, and a focus on both established and rising acts within hard-edged genres.

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5. Leanor Ortega Till
6. Steven Kleisath
7. Klayton Scott
8. Daniel Terry

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