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The podcast centers around engaging and unconventional interviews with creatives, including artists, musicians, filmmakers, and more. It goes beyond the typical Q&A, offering insightful, lighthearted, and entertaining conversations that reveal unique perspectives and untold stories.
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Send us a text Metal guitar legend Phil Demmel joins the podcast for an epic deep dive into his career. From shredding with Vio-lence and delivering crushing riffs in Machine Head, to earning the reputation as the go-to guitarist in emergency situations, Phil has literally saved the show for some of metal’s biggest bands. 🤘 🔥 In this episode: The wild moment Phil learned he was joining Kerry King’s new band—at a Raiders game! 🏈His iconic eras with Vio-lence and Machine HeadHow he became the f...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode: Jeff Scott Soto Unplugged 🎸 In this epic episode, Fran sits down with the powerhouse vocalist Jeff Scott Soto for an unfiltered deep dive into his legendary career. From his explosive early days with Yngwie Malmsteen, to fronting Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) across massive stages, to his bold solo ventures and the hard-hitting Ellefson/Soto project—Jeff shares the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped his incredible journey...
Send us a text In this exclusive, unfiltered conversation, we dive into: • How the Sun Don’t Shine lineup came together 🔥 • The emotional and logistical challenges behind a potential Type O Negative tribute show 💚🖤 • Wild truths about the late, great Peter Steele — including the bizarre but true story of how he reportedly grew two inches before his passing 🕯️🧬 We talk legacy, new beginnings, and the eternal shadow Type O still casts across the heavy music world. If you’re a fan of doo...
Send us a text In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with the incomparable Jamie Roberts, founder of For The Win Media and one of the most respected voices in modern PR. From launching global campaigns to repping clients across music, tech, books, film, TV, and comic cons, Jamie brings decades of experience and insight into how the media landscape has evolved—and how to survive (and thrive) in it. We dive deep into: 💬 How artists, creators, and brands can cut t...
Send us a text After 8 years in the shadows, he's back—with fire in his voice and faith in his heart. 🔥⛓️ In this raw, unfiltered episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, Jonathan Lee opens up about walking away from a major label deal, his personal battles, and how faith and family resurrected his passion through Blood of Lions. We dive deep into: 🎤 The emotional toll of stepping away from the industry 🛑 The breakdown of NOVUS FOLIUM ⛪ How faith played a key role i...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine: Scott Alderman | Tattoo the Earth, Addiction, Identity & Raw Truths 🎧 In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode of The Candid Mic, I sit down with Scott Alderman, the visionary behind the legendary Tattoo The Earth Tour—a groundbreaking collision of heavy music and body ink that featured Slipknot, Slayer, Sevendust, Amen, and the world’s most elite tattoo artists. 🎸🩸🎤 But this convo goes way beyond the stage. Scott opens up about his...
Send us a text 🎸 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! 🎸 Today’s guest is none other than Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery! 🤘 Clint and I go way back—over 30 years of friendship, wild stories, and unforgettable music moments. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his early days with Still Rain, his legendary run with Sevendust, the evolution of Dark New Day, and the raw truth behind his powerful solo work. 🎶 We also open up about his inspiring journey to sobriety, and how Clint played a major role i...
Send us a text 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 True Crime Fans, You Don't Want to Miss This One! 🔥 Today on The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we're joined by powerhouse director 🎬 Greg Tillman, the visionary behind the harrowing Netflix documentary Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror 💥🇺🇸. We take a deep dive into the intense process of crafting true crime docuseries that shake the world, including his work on the chilling hits: 🔪 Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer 🔥 Waco: American Apoca...
Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – featuring the insanely talented Phil Buckman! From headlining stages with Filter and Fuel, to voicing the iconic Carl’s Jr. ads for years, Phil Buckman is a true multi-hyphenate artist. 🎸🎤🎧 In this exclusive conversation, we dive deep into Phil’s incredible journey — including his recent role on the HBO smash hit series The Pitt, his transition into professional photography, and his experiences in both the acting and music wor...
Send us a text 🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT – The Candid Mic with Fran Strine 🎙️ 🔥 Rock 'n' Roll fans, this one’s for YOU! 🔥 I sit down with 🎸 Rachel Bolan, founding member and bassist of the legendary hard rock band Skid Row, for a no-holds-barred conversation you can’t miss! 🤘 We dive deep into: ✅ The band’s ongoing search for a new lead singer 🎤 ✅ Rachel’s badass soap line Dirty Rocker 🧼💀 ✅ And we clear the air on those 🔥 wild rumors from Tracii Guns about Skid Row supposedly "leaving millions ...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine | Guest: Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Hired Gun) 🔥 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, we sit down with Glen Sobel, legendary drummer for Alice Cooper, to talk all things rock, rhythm, and resilience. Glen opens up about: ✅ How he landed the Alice Cooper gig ✅ The story behind his jaw-dropping drum solo in Hired Gun ✅ His favorite drummers of all time ✅ What it was like filling in for Tommy Lee with Mötley Crüe ✅ ...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode Featuring Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto 🎧 🔥 In this can't-miss episode, we sit down with the one and only Liberty DeVitto — the iconic drummer best known for his 30+ years of powerhouse performances and studio work with Billy Joel. From classic albums like The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and An Innocent Man, Liberty helped shape the sound of a generation. 🥁🎹 We dive deep into: His massive role in the hit music documentar...
Send us a text 🎤 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Live & Unfiltered! 🎤 In this episode of The Candid Mic with Fran Strine, I sit down with the incredibly talented artist Gregory Malphurs to explore what fuels his creativity and the inspiration behind his stunning artwork. From his artistic process to the emotions woven into each piece, we uncover the stories that make his work truly one-of-a-kind. 🔹 What drives Gregory Malphurs' passion for art? 🔹 How does he bring his visions to l...
Send us a text 🔥 The Candid Mic with Fran Strine – Episode 3! 🎙️🎸 This week, I sit down with the legendary Herman Li from DragonForce to dive into the band’s origins and the impact of their iconic track "Through the Fire and Flames"! 🚀 From Guitar Hero to movies, commercials, and now Fortnite* this song has taken on a life of its own! 🎮🎶 Don’t miss this exclusive interview where we uncover behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and how one song changed everything....
Send us a text The Candid Mic Podcast with Fran Strine In this episode of The Candid Mic Podcast, host Fran Strine sits down with Rudy Sarzo, the legendary bassist who has played with some of the biggest names in rock, including Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Whitesnake, and Quiet Riot. We dive deep into Rudy’s career, discussing his time with the iconic Randy Rhoads and the lasting influence Randy had on the music world. Plus, Rudy shares insights into his triumphant return to the stage with Ozzy in J...
Send us a text 🎙️ John Humphrey (Seether) Joins The Candid Mic with Fran Strine! 🥁🔥🎸 In this episode of The Candid Mic, Fran Strine sits down with John Humphrey, the hard-hitting drummer of Seether—one of rock’s biggest bands, with [insert number] million albums sold and multiple gold/platinum records! 🤘 John opens up about his lifelong love for KISS, sharing exclusive stories about his jaw-dropping memorabilia collection, which is now going up for auction! 🎸📦 Plus, he gives us a deep dive in...
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