Music Mania Podcast

Rock legend Tommy James discusses his prolific career including recording the hit record "Hanky Panky" at 16 years old and turning down the offer to play at the original "Woodstock."

80's movie soundtrack legend Robert Tepper talks about his whirlwind stardom which occurred following the release of "No Easy Way Out" from the Rocky IV soundtrack.

The Metal Queen joins host Clint Switzer to talk about her upcoming U.S. tour and her favorite collaborations from Lemmy, the Scorpions, Amon Amarth and Udo.

Shark Island vocalist Richard Black talks about the band's genesis playing clubs in Hollywood as well as his plans for Shark Island going forward.

Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson is back on the Music Mania Podcast discussing the band's current 40th anniversary tour as well as his thoughts on the Dokken mini-reunion last fall.

The former Iron Maiden frontman talks about his upcoming U.S. Tour as well his time fronting Maiden from 1994-1999.

Well-traveled bassist Greg Smith talks about Ted Nugent's current summer tour as well as his time playing with bands like Dokken, Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper.

Dead Daisies bassist Marco Mendoza chats about the band's upcoming "Dirty Dozen" U.S. Tour as well as his work with such legendary acts as Ted Nugent, Lynch Mob, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.

Last in Line and Raiding the Rock Vault bassist Phil Soussan talks about playing with Ozzy, Vince Neil and the upcoming Last in Line North American Tour.

Former Pantera bassist Rex Brown discusses his forthcoming solo release "Smoke This" which is available July 28th.

Ratt bassist Juan Croucier calls in to talk about the band's wildly successful summer tour and addresses his former bandmate Bobby Blotzer's disrespectful comments.

Mr. Big are hitting the road in support of their latest album "Defying Gravity" and we are speaking with drummer Pat Torpey backstage before the show at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City.

Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen talks about the 30th anniversary of the band's "Hysteria" album as well as their current tour with Poison/Tesla. Troy Luccketta talks about the band's legacy and what it's been like playing with Def Leppard for a third time.

Warrant guitarist Joey Allen discusses the band's latest album "Harder, Louder, Faster" and talks about late singer Jani Lane.

Rockfest is one of the nation's largest one-day rock festivals and we are talking about the lineup and new venue at Kansas Speedway with Collective Soul guitarist Dean Roland.

Hosts Clint Switzer and Paul Lagana are live at the Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, OK and giving their thoughts on all the action. C.J. Pierce from Drowning Pool and his friends from As Above/So Below join them to talk about the 11th edition of Rocklahoma.

Lead guitarist and founding member of Great White talks about the band's upcoming album "Full Circle" and gives his thoughts on the legacy of the band from its inception in the late 70's.

Mark Slaughter talks about his new solo album "Halfway There" which comes out on May 26th, as well as the legacy of the band Slaughter.

Shock-rocker Wednesday 13 calls in to discuss his latest album "Condolences" which will be released June 2nd via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Megadeth bassist discusses the band's upcoming leg of the Dystopia World Tour and what it was like winning a grammy. David is also talking about his latest coffee venture, Ellefson Coffee Co.