Piedmont Triad Podcast

Just letting everyone know the show hasn't faded; life has been busy but new content will be up soon!

We talked to Tamika Wells, Author of "Into the Soul of a Woman", about her spriritual journey, operating multiple businesses and reconnecting with her son.

We talk with Psychedelic Rock band Darsombra members, Brian Daniloski and Ann Everton, about trippy live shows, the recent passing of Baltimore rock legend, Dave Sherman and the 'joys' of making a double album.

We chat with Adam Cody, vocalist for W-S stoner rock band, Holyroller, about their new album, "Swimming Witches", a mutual love of the stoner/doom music of High on Fire; and how musici can heal a broken spirit.

We talked to Carolina Chainsaw Massacre Festival founders, John and Yoyo McEntee, about how the festival started, the overwhelming postive response from the community and Breaktime Billiards bailing out on them as a venue host less than 10 days before the festival.

On part 3 of our 4 part series on the Carolina Chainsaw Massacre festival, we talk with Eldritch Horror members, Dennis Shaw and David Price, about Lovecraft horror themes, the PMRC's failed attempted tyranny through Explicit Lyrics stickers and their new EP, 'At the Altar of Death'.

We talk to Paul about occult horror movies, pushing back against religious hyporisy in the south and classic heavy metal music, of course.

We are doing a 4 part series on the very first Carolina Chainsaw Massacre! In case you don't know what the hell I'm writing about, the Carolina Chainsaw Masscre is a 2 day rock and horror festival in Winston-Salem on June 3 at Breaktime Billiards and in Greensboro on June 4 at Arizona Pete's. It will feature horror legends, such as John Dugan of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and metal legends, Nuclear Assault, performing one of their final shows. On this episode of PTP, we had the honor of speaking with Friday the 13th legend, Ari Lehman, about his film experiences and his band, First Jason.The Carolina Chainsaw Massacre was created by John and Yoyo McEntee, whose mutual love of the horror genre and heavy metal music (John is the founder/vocalist/guitarist of legendary metal band, Incantation) is what spawned this awesome event, so grab tickets now at www.carolinachainsawmassacre.com

On this episode, I'm joined by my friend and sister-in-law, Astrid Caspian, where we talk with Carlos Bocanegra-the owner of Monstercade, "the weirdest bar in NC"- about their YouTube show "Cockblock Theater", delivering beer during the pandemic and the very strange tale of an encounter with Bigfoot.

We talk to Kirk Windstein, vocalist of legengary New Orleans band, Crowbar, about God, their new record "Zero and Below" and staying sane on the road

In this episode, we sit down with Holly Presnell, the owner of one of Winston-Salem's most interesting stores, Major Tomms. She tells us about the store's wild wares and how it inspires joy in many people while also befuddling many others.

On this PTP episode, we talk to Lewisville Mayor, Mike Horn, about his childhood in Key Largo, the controversial proposed apartment building in Town Square, and keeping the small town community alive.

On this episode, we talk with pop-punk band Camel City Blackouts vocalist, Ryan Sizemore, about a pop-punk resurgence, writing bad love songs and how Barry Manilow kicks ass. Post interview song: "Angels" by Camel City Blackouts

We talk with Ray Boden, organizer of Coalpit Live music and the Gears and Guitars Fest about the love of music and the time Stone Temple Pilots made a heartbreaking disovery just before taking the stage at the Gears and Guitars Fest in 2019.

We talk with Triad City Beat editor, Brian Clarey, about politics, drinking problems and how we met each other 20 years ago and didn't have a clue.

Look for the podcast launch on August 15!