Meltdown on WRIF

August 17, 2018

Radio Chatter with 'The Metal God' Rob Halford and Comedian Jeff Horste

Rob Halford makes his second appearance on the Radio Chatter podcast this year. You can listen to our first conversation here. This time around he's out promoting the tour with Deep Purple, which comes to Freedom Hill on August 24th (the day before Rob's birthday). We talk about Rob's birthday day/week/month celebration, plus.... *Knotfest *Aretha…

August 16, 2018

Meltdown's Meltdown

This week I bring on local comedian, Jeff Horste, to plug his Comedy Central special, which he does...then he roasts me. Plus, I play a clip of my recent Radio Chatter podcast featuring Lzzy Hale. She talks about the new album "Vicious". Check out the link below. Thanks for watching! Hear the latest Radio Chatter…

August 16, 2018

Radio Chatter with Disturbed's Dan Donegan

Disturbed has a new album dropping this Fall, so Dan Donegan was nice enough to join me today on Radio Chatter. Dan's always great to talk with and today is no different. We touch on many topics..... *The new album - title and release date *The writing process *Possible cover songs *The passing of Vinnie…

August 15, 2018

Radio Chatter with Saving Abel's Scott Bartlett

Scott and his band of Saving Abel are playing the Fowlerville fairgrounds Friday night for the Easy Riders Rodeo. They've had some big hits with "Addicted", "18 Days" and others. They've also gone through a few member changes and some ups and downs, but through it all, Scott and the guys plug away and persevere.…

August 14, 2018

Radio Chatter with Lzzy Hale

Lzzy Hale joins me again on the Radio Chatter podcast. The new album "Viscous" is out, so she called in to talk about it. We discuss.... *The writing/recording process for the album *Producer Nick Raskulinecz and the methods he used *Befriending some of her childhood musical heroes *Keys to success...and more Listen through the whole…

August 10, 2018

Radio Chatter with The Dead Daisies' John Corabi and Alex Grossi from Quiet Riot/H & B

Wow! What a great episode of Radio Chatter I have for you. The Dead Daisies and Hookers and Blow are heading out on tour, and John Corabi and Alex Grossi join me. John is up first. The Dead Daisies latest record is killer. If you're into anything with a stripped back, classic feel, this album…

August 8, 2018

Meltdown's Meltdown

This week, Meltdown relives some of the highlights from the Riff Rockin' Golf Outing. Plus, an excerpt of his interview with guitarist Rich Robinson from his Radio Chatter Podcast. Thanks for watching! Listen to the rest of Meltdown's interview with Rich Robinson here

August 6, 2018

Brad Arnold From 3 Doors Down Talks Sobriety

3 Doors Down is playing at Freedom Hill tomorrow night with Collective Soul and Soul Asylum on the Rock & Roll Express tour. Last week I had singer Brad Arnold on my Radio Chatter podcast. The band has been friends with WRIF since they first time they came through Detroit. You can listen to the…

August 2, 2018

Radio Chatter with 3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold

3 Doors Down is out touring with Collective Soul and Soul Asylum. It's called the Rock & Roll Express Tour and it touches down here in Metro Detroit on August 7th at the Michigan Lottery Stage at Freedom Hill. Brad is always fun to talk to. We had a great conversation a couple months back…

July 30, 2018

Radio Chatter with Rich Robinson

I thought we'd kick off the week in fine form with an awesome conversation with Rich Robinson. You might know him from The Black Crowes, but he's out on tour with his band The Magpie Salute, who have their album "High Water 1" coming out on August 10th. We talk about.... *The Magpie Salute *The…

July 27, 2018

Meltdown's Meltdown

Today, Meltdown asks some fellow co-workers what band they're a super-fan of. Plus Jeff Gutt from Stone Temple Pilots makes his homecoming as lead singer if that iconic band. Radio Chatter Podcast with Jeff Gutt: Radio Chatter with Jeff Gutt from Stone Temple Pilots

July 25, 2018

Radio Chatter with Great White's Mark Kendall

Mark Kendall and Great White will be in Michigan twice this weekend. On Friday at the St. Clair Riverfest, then on Monday at the Monroe county fair with Skid Row and Fuel. This is another awesome conversation. It's the kind of interview where I got more than I had anticipated. Mark was open to talking…

July 24, 2018

Radio Chatter with Jeff Gutt from Stone Temple Pilots

As I record today's podcast, Jeff Gutt is about to make his triumphant return to his hometown of Detroit, Mi.. STP is out on tour with The Cult and Bush on the Revolution 3 tour. It's a quick-hit interview, but we cover a lot of ground. We talk about..... *What inspired him to sing in…

July 19, 2018

Meltdowns Meltdown

In this weeks edition of Meltdown's Meltdown, you get a behind-the-curtain look at the every day workings of WRIF. The awards, the glamour, James' office. Enjoy!

July 18, 2018

Radio Chatter with Taime Down from Faster Pussycat w/ Don Jamieson

On today's Radio Chatter podcast I talk with Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe and comedian Don Jamieson. Don joins me from time to time on the show, and now he's out on tour with FP, so it was the perfect storm to get a great episode up for you guys. Go see these guys…

July 13, 2018

Meltdown's Meltdown: The Pros & Cons of concerts

What are your Pros & Cons of concerts? Meltdown headed out to DTE for the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson show to find out.

July 12, 2018

Radio Chatter with Derek Smalls formally of Spinal Tap

I recently did the social media challenge naming albums that shaped me. "This Is Spinal Tap" was on my list. The album is killer, but paired up with the movie, it's the complete package. Now, Derek has a solo album out called "SMALLS CHANGE - Meditations On Ageing". This is a fun conversation. We talk…

July 10, 2018

Radio Chatter with Gary Hoey

If you're in the South East Michigan this weekend and you want to see a great guitarist, Gary Hoey could fill the bill. He's playing Saturday night at the Wildwood amphitheater in Orion Twp. He'll be bringing a bunch of blues based guitarists with him. Gary is so easy to talk to and we cover…

July 9, 2018

Radio Chatter with Amy Lee from Evanescence

Amy Lee is my guest today, and she's killer. She's touring with her band and a different orchestra in every city. She talks about the challenges of that, as well as..... The venerability of playing music this way Working with Lindsey Stirling Playing shows around the world How motherhood has effected her life/profession Social media…

July 3, 2018

Radio Chatter with Candlebox's Kevin Martin

Candlebox is playing the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven, Mi. on July 13th, so Kevin phoned in. This is a killer conversation with him, who I talked to back in January. With the 25th anniversary of the debut album this summer, we spent some time talking about it. Fun times recording the record, practical jokes…

June 29, 2018

How Did You Get Into Radio.......

.....is the most asked question I get. After reading a blog from our consultant, Fred Jacobs, I thought I'd share my story with you. (It's not true that I slept my way to the middle....fake news!) I was always a hard worker. I knew if I wanted something, I had to go and get it.…

June 29, 2018

Meltdowns Meltdown

In this weeks Meltdown's Meltdown I give you a little taste of the Bob Probert ride from this past weekend. I was so honored to lead the pack of over a 1,000 bikers through Windsor with ex-NHLer, Scott Parker. I also pay homage to Vinnie Paul. A guy I got to know pretty well the…

June 28, 2018

Radio Chatter with Lita Ford

I talked with Lita back in December (you can listen to that interview here) and when I got an email to talk to her again, I jumped at the chance. She's as cool to chat with as you think she'd be. She's doing interviews promoting AXS TV's Top 10 Songs Revealed. It debuts July 1st…

June 26, 2018

Radio Chatter with Motorhead's Phil Campbell

It's a quick-hit Radio Chatter for today with Motorhead's, Phil Campbell. The new Road Crew beer is out. It has a special Michigan connection, too! We talk about the beer, plus... The solo album he's been working on with another Michigan resident. Road stories about being left behind Auditioning for Motorhead The band he's in…

June 25, 2018

Radio Chatter remembering Vinnie Paul

As I talked about in my blog over the weekend, hearing of VP's death has really been a tough one to swallow. Today, I walk down memory lane with some interviews I did with the metal legend. The first interview is from February of 2007. The second one is from the Spring of 2016. The…

June 23, 2018

RIP, VP

I got home last night from a great gig in Waterford to the news of Vinnie Paul's passing. As soon as I saw a picture my friend had texted me, I got a bad feeling that we had lost someone. My inkling was right. We had lost VP. The first time I'd ever met him…

June 22, 2018

Meltdown's Meltdown

Someone thought it would be a good idea to let Meltdown screw around with video gear. Here's the result! Meet the new RIFF Rock Girl, Hailey. He also plugs his motorcycle run he'll be leading over the weekend for a great cause in memory of a Red Wing legend. Plus, he recaps a recent Radio…

June 21, 2018

Radio Chatter with Def Leppard's Phil Collen

Today it's Phil Collen's turn on the Radio Chatter podcast. Def Leppard is touring some pretty big stadiums this summer with the guys from Journey. It stops here in Detroit at Comerica Park on July 13th. We talked about the tour he did over the winter with Joe Satriani and John Petrucci, his band Delta…

June 19, 2018

Radio Chatter with Sebastian Bach

What a great episode of Radio Chatter I have for you today. Sebastian Bach has been a staple in rock music since the late 80's. One thing about him, he's so much fun to talk to and he's one of the funnest people you'll ever have a conversation with. We talked about his upcoming solo album,…

June 14, 2018

Radio Chatter with Don Jamieson, Jesse Hasek from 10 Years and Nate and Josh from Shaman's Harvest

Where has Don Jamieson been? He was suppose to be the co-host of this non-award winning podcast, but has gone MIA! Well, he's back and talking all about the world of rock. From tours and concerts, to vinyl and his own shows. What video Don said he would never watch, is Slayer really done, new…

June 11, 2018

Radio Chatter with Comedian Bert Kreischer

Bert Kreischer is coming to the Fox on June 23rd with Sal Vulcano, Nate Bargatze and Kyle Kinane. Bert shot up the comedian ladder with his story about the Russian mafia called "The Machine". We talk about that great story and the impact it's had on his life. He talks about social media, "East Bound…

June 8, 2018

Radio Chatter with NASCAR's Chase Elliott

It's a quick-hit Radio Chatter to start up the weekend. With the Firekeepers Casino 400 this Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, we're taking a left turn here on the podcast. Chase tells me about his keys to success, his biggest racing influences (outside of his father, Bill Elliott), music and that's just for starters. M.I.S.…

June 7, 2018

Myles is such an easy-going guy to talk to. His solo record 'Year Of The Tiger' is out right now, and it's a bit of a departure from what you're used to hearing from him with Alter Bridge or Slash. This is more of a blues based, songwriter album with a theme to it. The…

April 30, 2018

Real Moments With Rock Stars

There are several reasons I love doing my Radio Chatter podcast. I've always been a big music fan and it gives me the chance to discuss songs and music, from the people who brought them to us. Plus, I really enjoy pulling out real moments, and stories from these artists. One example is Brad Arnold…

April 26, 2018

Radio Chatter with Jackyl's Roman Glick

This is a pretty in-depth interview with Roman Glick. He's been around for a couple decades battling through this crazy business we call rock-n-roll, starting in the mid-90's with Brother Cane. After a recent Radio Chatter podcast with the BC front-man Damon Johnson, I hit up Roman to see if he'd be interested in talking…

April 24, 2018

Radio Chatter with Testament's Alex Skolnick

Here's a crazy story for you, I interviewed Alex exactly one year ago on this very date. You can check out that interview here if you'd like. Today we talk about gearing up for Slayer's final tour with Lamb Of God and Anthrax. What a heavy bill! Alex gives me his keys to success, talk…

April 23, 2018

Holding A Physical Copy Of Music

This past Saturday was Record Store Day across the world. A manufactured 'holiday' created to keep mom and pop record stores afloat. Every year more and more bands/artists release rare or bootleg versions of their music. Some of you may, or may not know, that I got back into vinyl last year, and it's reinvigorated…

April 20, 2018

Radio Chatter with Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke

Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke joins me today. If you've never heard BBS, and you like the southern rock/rock/country, give them a listen. Their new album 'Find A Light' is out and it's a pretty good indication of what this band is all about. He talks about a fellow rocker who helped him write four…