The LA Lloyd Podcast (LA Lloyd)

Slash is one of the most recognized guitar players.  Through his career, he has played and collected many amazing guitars. Gibson publishing has released a new book with over 300 pages and more than 400 photographs of these guitars.  Slash talks about the guitars and how this new book was put together utilizing many photos taken by Ross Haflin, who goes back with Slash to 1986 at the beginning of Guns N' Roses.

”Faith” is a word you will hear Scott Stapp mention many times in this Podcast.  The Grammy winning, platinum-certified artist released his fourth solo album, Higher Power on March 15, 2024. Working with long-time friend and producer Scott Stevens, the relationship led to writing some of the best songs in his career. Scott said this regarding the single Higher Power, “Where I was in my life at the time, without that song even being, it was the song that had to be the title track and had to be the first song on the record because that’s where the journey began.”  Dorothy will be featured on a duet on the track If These Walls Could Talk. Scott shares a great story about how he knew the minute he saw her live that she was the only person who had the vocals that would make this song come to life.  In addition, he talks about the Creed Reunion and the Creed Cruise as well.

LA Lloyd left the studio and went on location for the Rock 30 Thanksgiving weekend special to Wise Guys in Round Rock, TX to hang with some wise guys known as Otherwise.  It's the time of year where you hang with your friends and talk about the things you are passionate about.  Fortunately for you who listen, we talk about food, drink and Rock and Roll. Did you know that Otherwise wrote a song for the Las Vegas Raiders called Silver & Black?  We will talk about how that song came to be and is now played during the games at Allegiant Stadium Also, will the Wise Guys hit the road in 2022?  Find out the answers to these questions and more when Otherwise co-hosts the LA Lloyd Rock 30.  Special thanks to Bill Nychay from Wise Guys for letting us do the show from there and of course the food and cold beverages! 

Over the past few months, LA Lloyd has done several interviews with artists from their home due to COVID-19.  Scott Stapp opens up in this personal interview about coming back from a dark period in his life which led to his single "Survivor."  In addition, he talks about bonding with his wife and kids now that the Pandemic has given him more time at home than ever in his career.  

LA Lloyd received some exciting news a few weeks ago that he was sworn to secrecy.  Finally on October 22, the secret was released from the culprit who goes by Slash. A new single from Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators is now out called The River is Rising.  In addition, there is an album called 4 that will be released on Gibson Records February 11, 2022.  And yes, there will be a tour to go along with the album release.  But don't take LA Lloyd's word for it.  Hear the truth from the man SLASH!

Brian Vodinh from 10 Years co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock Countdown October 21-22, 2017 on radio stations across North America.  Brian talked with LA Lloyd about the new album "(how to live) As Ghosts." 

Other topics include lineup changes in the band, a more raw sound, working with producer Nick Raskulinecz, and the challenges of leaving the family while on tour.

You may know Jesse James Dupree as the chainsaw slingin' frontman for Jackyl.  What you may not know is he has a friendship with Brian Johnson of AC/DC that has lasted for decades.  With the similarities in their vocals, it only makes sense they would collaborate together.  What started as some song ideas for Jesse did indeed lead to the two working together on Jesse's solo album Breathing Fire.

On a phone call between Jesse James Dupree and Brian Johnson, the two started talking about how the marines would do a cadence while marching.  From that idea, Brian told Jesse about a song idea that was similar to the cadence that eventually led to the duet on Never Gets Old.  

Jesse James Dupree is a hero to bikers all across the USA.  He plays all the biggest bike rallies from Daytona to Myrtle Beach to Sturgis.  Also, he is a consultant working with Harley Davidson.  There was even a reality show about his partnership with the Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis.  Jesse decided to cover The Faces song Stay With Me at the Daytona Bike Fest in 2024.  He will talk about his love of this song and the possibility of doing a studio recording.

Megadeth released their latest album The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! on September 2, 2022.  Dave Mustaine joins LA Lloyd to discuss many of the tracks on the album and some guests who contributed to the album including Sammy Hagar.  The current single from Megadeth is called Soldier On which features some serious shredding from Megadeth.

Over the past few years LA Lloyd and Chris Motionless have struck up a friendship.  So it's fitting that LA Lloyd welcomes Chris to hang out before the release of Motionless In White's album Scoring The End Of The World comes out June 10, 2022. Did you know a photo taken with Chris Motionless and LA Lloyd became a meme that went viral?  The phrase said "Still getting together with your friend from High School even though you went down very different paths."  You'll hear them have a good chuckle about this photo on the podcast.

Robert DeLeo, bassist and principal songwriter of Stone Temple Pilots released his first solo album, Lessons Learned October 21, 2022.  He and LA Lloyd will talk in-depth about this album including a wide variety of unique instruments used and several guests that played on it.

It's been a long time since LA Lloyd said, "this artist is going to change the face of current ROCK."  In fact it was just over 30 years ago after he first played a song called "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from Nirvana.  There's no denying that Rock has been pushed to the underground since the early 2000s.  Even though some great music and artists have emerged in the past 20 years, there really hasn't been a "scene" created since Grunge emerged in the early 90s.  So who is this artist Lloyd believes is leading the pack?  His name is HARDY!!

According to the band, "Thundermother don't just play rock n' roll.  Thundermother are rock n' roll."  Charismatic and grateful describes the all-female Swedish Band whose motto is "We fight for rock n' roll."  They have some great stories to share about their beginning that has now taken them on the Scorpions Rock Believer World tour as the support act.  As their song says, "Watch Out."

Pop Evil has literally co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30 every time they have released a new album or featured single.  Their vocalist Leigh Kakaty joins LA Lloyd for his 16th appearance and there will be several things discussed on this Podcast.  First of all, what is the story on their Twitter page showing a photo of Leigh with Mike Tyson?  Eye of the Storm is a song that came to be when the band was unable to tour.  Everyone on the Pop Evil team agreed that this one needed to be finished and get it out to the fans as quick as possible.  If you love the "blue-collar" work ethic of Pop Evil, you are sure to enjoy this conversation with Leigh and LA Lloyd.

Jerry Cantrell is on his solo tour for the Spring of 2022.  Back in January of this year, he co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30 to talk about the solo tour and his latest album "Brighten." Jerry released the album October 29, 2021 and features Duff McKagan on bass, Gil Sharone on drums, Greg Puciato on background vocals, Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums, Tyler Bates on strings, percussion and guitar, Vincent Jones on piano, keyboards and strings, Jordan Lewis on piano, and Michael Rozon on pedal steel.  A big highlight in this interview is Jerry discussing his love of fishing and bringing home the big catch for a dinner with Sammy Hagar.

Chris Jericho: Professional wrestler, Podcast host and frontman for Fozzy.  We will cover a lot of things including the release of a new album called Boombox, best and worst guests on the Talk Is Jericho Podcast, and a rock and wrestling cruise.  When Chris Jericho was last on the show, we were together at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Dallas in 2019 where he was on a panel discussing how to strategically do a Podcast that generates a huge audience.  He has done over 600 podcasts with some exciting guests along the way ranging from the top rock stars, TV and movie celebrities and just everyday people who have a great story to share.  Chris will go in-depth on what it takes to be a good host by listening to his guests and take the listeners on a journey with the stories told.  

On September 17, 2002, Theory Of A Deadman released their self-titled debut album.  We celebrate this 20-year anniversary with their vocalist Tyler Connolly.  LA Lloyd has found archived audio of the first interview he did with Tyler in San Antonio, TX only days after the album was released.  It definitely gets a great reaction from Tyler when he hears the audio. 

While it's been a few years since Amy Lee from Evanescence co-hosted the LA Lloyd Rock 30, like 2011...You can be rest assured she is back and her voice is stronger than ever in so many different ways.  While everyone has not been allowed to tour, Evanescence has been busy writing music, self-producing videos and encouraging everyone to get out and vote on election day.  We will talk about the new single called Use My Voice which features Taylor Momsen from The Pretty Reckless, Lzzy Hale from Halestorm and others.  Also, we will dedicate some time to Headcount which is a national non-profit organization that works with musicians to promote participation in democracy in the United States.

Shinedown continues to break records.  First, they have more NUMBER ONE SONGS on the LA Lloyd Rock 30 than any other band.  Since they debuted on the Rock 30, over the years they have accumulated nineteen #1 songs including their latest Daylight.

The latest album from Shinedown is Planet Zero.  This album has been the most successful album for the band not only in the United States but globally as well.  LA Lloyd and Brent will discuss many of the songs from the album including Lloyd's favorite America Burning.

Scott Stevens was the success story of 2023 on the Rock 30 countdown. He released the song Spirits High through his band the Exies.  It took over 30 weeks for the song to reach number one on the Rock 30.  This was made possible with the fans' continuous requests week after week that got it to the top.

Scott didn't sit idle with the success of Spirits High.  As he tells LA Lloyd, there's been a lot of things percolating regarding the Exies music.  The next chapter of this story brings us to the new song For What It's Worth.  Its inspiration comes from the path of the Exies eventually coming to a stop.  From there, Scott works with many amazing artists as producer and songwriter.  And then the path eventually leads back to creating music for the Exies again.  

LA Lloyd has constantly questioned Scott if there would ever be an Exies reunion.  Fans will be happy to know that it will be at the venue that got it all started for Scott and the band.  After so many years, they will perform May 29, 2024 at The Viper Room in Los Angeles.

In addition to Scott's success as an artist, he will talk about working as producer for Dorothy, Shinedown, Lzzy Hale, Daughtry, Starbenders, Lilith Czar and countless others.

White Reaper is a band from Louisville, KY.  Their sound has been called "Garage Punk" but when you see them live, they are just basically a great Rock Band period.  They released their album Asking For A Ride January 27, 2023.  Hunter Thompson, guitarist and Sam Wilkerson will tell LA Lloyd the stories behind many of the songs on the album including their current single Fog Machine.

Daughtry finally reached Number one on the LA Lloyd Rock 30 with the song Artificial.  Chris will give his thoughts on the inspiration of that song on how society is dealing with the growth of Artificial Intelligence at record breaking speed.

You probably noticed in the Artificial video of Chris' workout ethic. He tells LA Lloyd, "I have the strongest willpower of anyone I know." He continued, "If I know that I am preparing for something, there is nothing you can do to make me crack."  

The new single from Daughtry is Pieces.  The lyrics will definitely hit you emotionally when you listen to it.  He sings, "I'm learning to live with the pieces of me."  That's pretty heavy knowing the background of his pain losing a family member.

Smashing Pumpkins released the highly anticipated triple album Atum: A Rock Opera in Three Acts.  It is the twelfth studio album released in three separate installments of 11 songs—Atum: Act One was released on November 15, 2022, Atum: Act Two was released on January 31, 2023, and Atum: Act Three on May 5, 2023.   Billy Corgan talks in-depth about the album box set.  In addition, he talks about his love of wrestling and the purchase of NWA.

LA Lloyd talked with Nita Strauss during her headlining tour with Diamante and Starbenders.

They talked about Nita's album Call of the Void which she described as an "educational experience as a songwriter."  The difference in this album compared to her previous ones was the approach of writing songs that were not only for herself but others she worked with.  This led to collaborations with the likes of Lzzy Hale, Dorothy and the Number One song Dead Inside with David Draiman from Disturbed.

Nita was asked if she considers herself a role model.  Her take on it is if someone looks at her as one, she takes it very seriously.  She hopes fans that look up to her can sense the positive vibe she gives off.  It's a celebration of her getting away from the self-destructive ways she had been channeling earlier in her life.  

COVID-19 has affected everyone's lives but especially musicians who can't tour and play for their fans and make a living.  LA Lloyd had noticed a particular tweet recently from Chris Motionless from Motionless In White regarding the pandemic.  Chris wrote, "My mental health is on a serious decline this year. Especially this month. I cant believe how worthless I feel not being able to tour and having so much time to sit in my head and obsess over regrets and self hatred. I hope anyone else experiencing similar feelings are doing okay."  When friends see other friends feeling down, they reach out as LA Lloyd did with Chris.  So, let us we try and help you forget the pandemic as we have a friendly conversation about music and life. 

Papa Roach has an emotional song called leave A Light On. According to Jacoby Shaddix, it's his favorite moment during their set as it is done acoustically with the fans doing a sing-along.

Benefitting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the band's royalties on this song are being donated directly to the AFSP, in perpetuity. Every time the song is streamed, downloaded, or used in any way a donation is being made. The band's initial donation to the AFSP of $155,000 was presented at their final show in Denver, Colorado.  If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or the Crisis Text Line (Text TALK to 741741) to talk to someone who can help. You are not alone. Together, we can talk away the dark."

Chris Daughtry attended a Papa Roach show recently in Nashville. Jacoby will talk about how this collaboration came to happen after he invited Chris on stage to sing "Scars."

How does one convince Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder to contribute their vocals on one of the greatest Rock songs ever written?  Tom Morello will answer that question when he co-hosts the LA Lloyd Rock 30.  Tom will explain how he managed to pull off AC/DC's Highway To Hell with a ripping lead guitar solo with two of the most iconic vocalists.  In addition, have you checked out Tom Morello's Master Class?  He will give you some insight on his approach to teaching you how to creatively come up with your own sound on guitar...spoiler alert, it doesn't involve a lot of gear...only a desire to use your creativity.  Tom Morello, visionary, revolutionist, and just an all-around great guy.  It is an honor to have him co-host the LA Lloyd Rock 30. 

Royal Bliss current single Black Rhino was written during lockdown. According to their vocalist Neal Middleton, "originally it was a song written about survival for a rock band."  As time moved forward and the lockdown continued, they changed up the lyrics "to be about a survival of the people, where it's like we're gonna make it through this pandemic."

Since the LA Lloyd Rock 30 began July 4, 2000, P.O.D. was one of the first bands to help launch the show.  Move forward to 2022 when P.O.D. vocalist Sonny Sandoval and guitarist Marcos Curiel are always happy to sit down and chat with LA Lloyd.  But for their 6th appearance, this one was very unique as it was recorded in the middle of the sea on the Shiprocked cruise.  Many things will be covered in the interview including the many milestones reached by P.O.D. including the 20th anniversary of their platinum album Satellite.  Also, the band talks about revisiting with legendary producer Howard Benson.  As Sonny and Marcos reveal, Howard takes them in the studio to show them all of the many plaques he's received from other gold and platinum artists.  But the one he's most proud of in the middle of the bunch is his first gold record he received as producer of P.O.D.'s album The Fundamental Elements of Southtown.

It's been a long time since we heard a new song from the Exies.  Scott Stevens, vocalist shares the story of how "Spirits High" came to be when he first began working on it in lockdown 2020.  Two and a half years later the song was finalized.  Scott also reveals if there will be more music coming from the Exies.

After The Exies split up in 2010, Scott honed his craft of songwriting and producing eventually working with many top rock artists.  In this Podcast, Scott will go artist by artist and give his feelings on working with Halestorm, Shinedown, Daughtry, Scott Stapp and many more.

Only days before we heard the news that original Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny unexpectedly passed away, LA Lloyd interviewed their vocalist Bobby Amaru.  We send condolences to the Saliva fans and family.

Caleb Shomo gives an in-depth interview with LA Lloyd discussing the band's past, present and the future of Beartooth.  Beartooth's album Below has already had a great run with their top-20 song The Past Is Dead.  Caleb says this song was written prior to the Pandemic.  However, when you listen to the track, it seems the band was able to predict what the future would look like based on the lyrics.  The follow-up single to The Past Is Dead is called Skin.  Caleb says the song is a "super-personal song and definitely one of my favorites on the record."   Enjoy and feel free to give your comments to feedback@rock30.com.

Love 'em or hate 'em, Nickelback is back!  LA Lloyd has nothing but love for the band.  Get ready for their vocalist Chad Kroeger and guitarist Ryan Peake to discuss many interesting topics.  First, Chad will discuss his vocal cords surgery that led to cancelled tours and a long rest for the vocalist.  The good news is Chad got very motivated and began writing a lot of new material.  The lead-off track "San Quentin" will be featured on their new album "Get Rollin'" which will be released November 18, 2022.

Caleb Shomo is one of the most dynamic front persons you will see live.  The Beartooth vocalist brings pure energy and doesn't stop moving for the entire set.  

In this podcast, he discusses the sold out shows on his current tour, how he has stepped from his own shadow into the spotlight and why he loves it.  In addition, he talks about working with Country Rock superstar HARDY on the song and video The Better Me...and yes Caleb actually knows how to play golf well.

LA Lloyd is very happy for Beartooth getting their first NUMBER ONE song on the Rock 30 called Might Love Myself.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns was the surprise success story of 2022.  Their song Ramon Ayala went to number one on not one but two charts. This is the first time since 2006 that an artist’s first career-charting radio single reached No. 1 at both Alternative and Active Rock.

LA Lloyd actually recorded this episode in Gio's limo on Congress Avenue in Austin, TX at the historic Paramount Theatre.  It's the perfect match as Giovannie and the Hired Guns was touring with Los Lonely Boys and as you can see from the marquis below, fans love it as this one was SOLD OUT!

It was so much fun doing this Podcast with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm for the LA Lloyd Rock 30 Hale-O-Ween special.  Lzzy and LA Lloyd will reflect back to their youth growing up in a rural area trying to find anyone nearby that was passing out that precious candy to fill our pillow case.  

Back From The Dead is the latest album from Halestorm.  Lzzy shares a story about one of the songs on the album called Strange Girl.  This song was influenced by a 15-year old girl she met through social media who was struggling with her sexuality while being in lockdown during the Pandemic.  The story inspired Lzzy and she will share the story.  

LA Lloyd has been trying for a couple years to work out a co-host spot on the Rock 30 with Greta Van Fleet.  Finally, it happens weekend of May 1-2.  It is perfect timing as the band has just released their new album The Battle At Garden’s Gate that came out April 16, 2021.  Jake Kiska, guitarist and Danny Wagner, drummer will tell you a lot of stories behind the songs on the album.  Be sure to call the LA Lloyd Rock 30 hotline at 855-576-2530 because it’s gonna be a Greta weekend.

Nita Strauss made a name for herself as lead guitarist for the Alice Cooper Band.  But she has stepped out on her own with a solo song featuring David Draiman from Disturbed called Dead Inside.  THIS IS A HUGE MILESTONE as she made headlines for Billboard magazine stating, "Nita Strauss Is First Solo Woman to Top Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart in Over 30 Years."  How does Nita feel about this?  You'll hear it straight from her as she sits down on the Shiprocked Cruise and talks with LA Lloyd.

While many bands released new albums during the peak of the pandemic, Sully Erna decided to ride it out and use the downtime to be with his closest friends and family.  With the uncertainty of touring, Godsmack began working on new songs that will eventually be released in February 2023 on the album Lighting Up The Sky.

Another bombshell that Sully drops is Lighting Up The Sky will probably be the last studio album coming from Godsmack.  He will tell LA Lloyd why the band came up with this decision.  Spoiler alert, the band isn’t breaking up and will continue to tour…just don’t expect new original music.

LA Lloyd has an intimate conversation with Halestorm's Lzzy Hale about her music, poetry and her milestones in her life.  In January 2025, Halestorm embarked on a unique and intimate musical journey known as the Living Room Sessions tour. This special tour featured Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger performing unplugged shows that brought fans closer to the band's raw talent and emotional depth than ever before.  One of those stops was in Biloxi, MS at Hard Rock Live where this podcast takes place.

Three Days Grace released their latest album Explosions on May 6, 2022.  Just the same as many bands regarding recording a new album, the dynamic shifted tremendously.  Each member had to work on their parts individually due to lockdowns resulting from COVID-19.  While using ZOOM technology to communicate, Howard Benson produced the album and assisted everyone on how to get the best from each other.  Hear the great stories behind the making of their #1 song So Called Life.  In addition, hear how a tragic tornado in Mayfield, KY led to the backdrop for the video for their song Lifetime.

If you haven't discovered the music from Austin Meade, this podcast should intrigue you to listen.  The Texas native has established himself as a story-driven songwriter whose latest album Abstract Art of an Unstable Mind showcases his work.  Blackout is Austin Meade's single that debuted on the Rock 30 late 2023.  According to Austin, the inspiration came to him after attending a Jelly Roll showcase.  He received the VIP treatment and and as he put it, "I'm having a good time until I'm not."  With a passion for cinematic narratives, the video pays homage to the film Fight Club.  I met Austin Meade at The Haute Spot in Cedar Park, TX several months ago.  Austin's Dad made sure that the meeting happened as he has been very influential in helping expand the awareness of his brand and music.  Austin will share some great stories on the powerful influence his father has had on him since day one! 

Explicit Content 18+

John Lisle, LA Lloyd and Drew Bennett begin the show talking about shielding the kids from the almighty "C" word, the curse of the Beaver on The Andy Griffith Show as Gomer Pyle passes, the exact spot their kids were conceived, a 200,000 dollar Lamborghini SUV is simply an overpriced mini van...and finally The Day Of Reckoning for all men reflecting their behavior in the past and uncovering sexual harasment. 

In this Beaver episode, Lloyd is feeling his youth in the form of a nose blemish. It may not be important to you but he harped on it for a good 10 minutes as Lisle and Drew make fun of him.  Also, Lloyd’s upcoming pilgrimage to Oklahoma for Rocklahoma, Lisle's kid negotiations that leads to a revelation, why you don't care about the "Big Game" due to your Low T and even Col. Reba can't help, Smashing Pumpkins reunion that does not interest Drew at all, Donald Trump's physician sounds like a Civil War General and Drew can prove it "I Do Declare," John and Drew give Lloyd makeover ideas to drop every band he interviews in their tracks and finally we even "prayed" a little for the Grammys.  Did I mention "I DO DECLARE?"

Explicit 18+

In between all the madness of SXSW, Lisle, Lloyd and Drew managed to do a new Beaver Cool-Aid. 

In this episode, the guys talk about Russian poisoning, Austin package bombs, Stormy Daniels, Stephen Hawking, Drew’s physics lesson, Middle Age dating and Church hypocrisy.

Final discussion about the Austin Bomber recorded just hours before he did his final job on himself.  It’s a bit eerie hearing the predictions of the outcome.  The show lightens up with Lisle playing AMA Ask Me Anything.  Drew brings up his former friend the Denver Porn King.  Lloyd and Lisle talk about losing their virginity and finally why Lloyd wanted to become a carny that eventually led into a radio career.

In this episode, Drew discusses how Facebook stole your soul when you downloaded the app to find out which rock star you are…turns out LA Lloyd thinks he’s Vince Neil when he’s actually Mick Mars; Stormy Daniels gets 22 million viewers on 60 Minutes and still no one gives a s**t, Lloyd talks about growing up on a farm and what you are actually eating when you pay that little extra for “organic” food, Drew takes you on a trip to Nepal and trips back home with Mad Honey, Lloyd goes Mountain Biking and pisses off the Austin spandex-wearing riders along the trail and finally we celebrate Steven Tyler’s 70th birthday!

Drew discovered how the Japanese pass their time hammering out aluminum foil into perfect spheres, shiny orbs if you will. Meanwhile, Lloyd passes his time at his daughter’s choir concert while being berated by one of the fellow parents. Lisle spends some time near the Alamo while the Final Four takes over San Antonio. Drew is a bit envious over Pat Sajak’s lifetime tenure as host of Wheel of Fortune. Lloyd watches another Broadway production and raves about Jesus Christ Superstar and segues into a s**tstorm of berating the Beach Boys and then literally ends the show with a real life s**tstorm that everyone can relate to.

In this episode, Lisle’s daughter attempts to make the perfect foil sphere that we discussed in Episode 16…is she secretly listening to Beaver Cool Aid?  Drew brings up Carrie Underwood’s plastic surgery which leads to Lloyd contemplating removing a mole his kids have teased him about.  Lisle explains why Austin doesn’t care too much about the San Antonio Spurs.  Is Lloyd jealous about a new American Idol mentor?  And finally, Lisle contemplates pulling off a white-collar crime for an easier way of life…IN PRISON.

Mature audience 18+

Drew is on a mission to bring back a modern day monocle.  Lisle discusses the first ever penis/scrotum transplant.  Lloyd befriends a fan that was labeled “KISS guy” by Dave Grohl after he got on stage and jams the song Monkey Wrench with Foo Fighters in Austin.  Somehow Lisle, Lloyd and Drew reflect back to college and how great it was not having everything documented on Social Media.  Unfortunately, Lloyd’s photo was captured wearing leg bandanas.  Finally, the college memories continue discussing having fun with photos to see how far you could go and actually get them developed without getting the “censor” sticker.  We end the show with a segment called “penis top hat.”

The Beaver returns after Drew has been traveling to Toronto where he attends a Blue Jays game and drinks so much he decides to leave in the 5th inning only to find out the next day he missed a no-hitter.  Later Drew’s travels take him to Los Angeles where he enjoys a few gummy edibles but loses one.  He traces his steps back to a taco stand and finds it on the floor.  Does he still eat it?  Lisle learns about middle school vaping from his 6th grade daughter.  Also, Lisle considers blogging about traveling as a career change but decides he doesn’t like to write.  How will Texas handle legal sports betting?  Lisle breaks it down.  A new Guns N Roses remastered Appetite For Destruction collection is available in June and we discuss “Box Sets For Dummies."  Finally, we pay tribute and say so long to one of our favorite restaurants as long time friend Chuck Stanley closes the CBQ Smokehouse.

The Beaver hits its first milestone of completing 20 Podcasts. In this episode, Lisle eats some bad cheese and explains why it’s OK to buy the meat at Wal-Mart with the yellow tags to save a couple bucks. A primate escapes at the San Antonio airport. Many call it a baboon, but in reality it’s a Rhesus Macaque. Lloyd makes a few jokes about the pronunciation of macaque, which leads into a discussion of why a good night DJ will eventually become a great morning personality on the radio. Finally, Drew, Lisle and Lloyd discuss the Royal Wedding and how the new Duchess puts the “sex” in Sussex. Interestingly, this leads us into a history lesson from Lisle and thought provoking conversation of why Meghan Markle is called “bi-racial” by the media in the U.K, while Obama is referred to as “Black” and “African American” in the US. Why so serious?

Beaver Cool Aid Episode 21: Pharm Party

• 00:11 Lloyd goes to his daughter’s High School graduation unprepared

• 07:59 Lisle gets abandoned on a date at a Joe Bonamassa concert

• 15:32 Drew’s guide to small talk when you’ve got no game

• 21:29 Lloyd’s daughter explains “Pharm Party” which will make every parent cringe

• 27:36 KISS and Roseanne’s “End Of The Road” Farewell tour

• 35:05 The XXXL teddy…Men discussing lingerie

• 00:11 Drew hangs out with naked 75-year-old man in sauna

• 06:44 Paying tribute to the real most interesting man in the world Anthony Bourdain

• 12:11 Lisle asks the thought provoking question; Have you ever had suicidal thoughts?

• 18:18 Should you change your Social Media personality because it’s got too unreal and overwhelming

• 26:26 Drew’s day of reckoning: Purging email, weight and unnecessary things in his dally life

• 31:16 Kid’s art and Happy Father’s Day

Beaver Cool Aid Episode 23: Fried Chicken

Lloyd opens the Podcast talking about a Father’s Day Dinner eating one of his favorite foods...fried chicken which immediately opens the door for aficionado Lisle to reflect on his grandmother’s cast iron skillet recipe that would seriously challenge the Colonel’s. This leads into a conversation on the statistically proven bad tipping from Millennials; Why do grocery store cashiers become mediums and predict your dinner plans based on your purchases; Drew attempts to buy a bed skirt at the mall and gets rejected by bad employee; Does overplaying video games lead to mental illness; A new way to entertain the kids when they’re out of school at Coding Summer Camp; Finally Drew avoids pants below his man-tits by revisiting the gym.

Beaver Cool Aid Episode 24: Ghosting

The Beaver meets three different ghosts in this episode.

• 00:11  Drew ghosts a former friend and leaves him high and dry and is feeling guilty.

• 15:20  Lisle has been couch-less for four years.

• 24:35  Drew explains the smell that every Pier 1 has.

• 34:05  Lloyd pays tribute to his ultimate listener who recently passed away named “Martha the  Statistician.”

• 39:21  Drew gets stoned and plays American Top 40 in the wrong order and Casey’s ghost sends a long distance dedication to close out the show.

• 00:51 Jefferson memorial: Drew visits Washington DC
• 03:44 Just A Gigolo: Lisle gets called a playa on Match.com
• 14:06 Ava’s Rat: LA Lloyd’s daughter wants a pet rat
• 19:35 Shitting in the Driveway: Someone takes a dump in the driveway at the radio station
• 24:07 Harlem Globetrotters: Lisle takes the kids to the Globetrotters and he signs a basketball

For mature audiences 18+

• 00:15 John changes baby diapers
• 09:11 Texas vs. North Carolina legalizing pot
• 19:18 Jimmy Buffett retirement communities
• 23:40 Bad themed cruises
• 29:59 Drew is Gene Simmons; Lloyd is Marilyn Manson
• 36:02 Just wanna bang on the drum all day
• 40:29 Depend adult diapers
• 47:29 Drew’s ridiculous questions to Lloyd and John

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Beaver Cool Aid Episode 27: Manu Ginobili retires…Louis CK returns

00:11 Lisle, Lloyd and Drew pay respect to the retirement of Manu Ginobili 03:01 Louis CK returns to do stand up but is it too soon? 09:09 Eddie Murphy may have 10 kids, but do you need to be a 50+ Dad with newborn 17:29 Drew and Lloyd celebrate their birthday at a Kansas show 21:52 Canada beats the USA again with Sex Doll Brothels 27:50 Miniature horses as service animals on Southwest airlines. Explicit 18+

• 00:11 Beto’s Nikes
• 05:30 Syndication Penetration: Lisle’s legacy remembered or forgotten?
• 18:02 Hurricane Florence blows
• 22:01 Drew’s feet problems
• 23:19 Lloyd cuts the cable
• 28:10 Burt Reynolds remembered from Bandit to Boogie Nights
• 32:58 Lisle explains how to get free digital TV with rabbit ears
• 39:59 Drew visits Universal Studios
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00:12 To Kevanaugh or not: Lisle brings out his skeletons

09:26 Beat The Meatles: McCartney collaborates with Lennon in a masterful way

14:07 Listeners’ calls including friend and new author Chuck Stanley from CBQ

26:42 Winston C and Frankie D: How forthcoming were these notorious leaders?

29:55 Drummer debate: Lisle, Lloyd and Drew pick their favorite drummers

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It’s post Halloween and pre-Election day for Lisle, Lloyd and Drew. Somehow the two events tie together in this Podcast.

00:10               No one works on Halloween

04:07               Halloween parents

14:09               Candy trends

19:02               Halloween gets political

21:38               Drew’s Amarillo serial killers

26:24               San Antonio ghost stories (Fang baby)

33:05               Early voting

41:23               No talking to Lisle in line at the polls

45:24               Lloyd’s egg nog

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00:12 A listener asks does Joan Jett have a Granny upper lip

03:40 Lloyd considers being an Isolationist

08:55 Lisle steps up and buys iPhone XS and becomes the Cool Dad

20:00 Praising Sir Paul McCartney at ACL Music Festival

25:36 Drew’s Sweet baby James bestiality

28:05 Austin’s Sex Doll shop evaluation

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The holidays are here and Lisle, Lloyd and Drew reflect on Thanksgiving and prepare for the biggest show of the year Beaver Cool Aid Christmas II.  Don't forget to call to be on the show (855) 576-2530.

00:11               Manscaping: Drew discovers unwanted hair

06:12               KISS: The end of the road

10:14               Thanksgiving memories

15:36               Christmas Podcast II preview

18:46               Lloyd loves Holiday movies

23:40               Megyn Kelly loses her spot

27:09               Mack (Brown) is back

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You have to give it up to the three guys who put the high in hiatus. It’s been a bit of a gap to say the least since the last Beaver Cool Aid. Lisle said it best during this one, “Life Happens.” Lisle, Lloyd and Drew get caught up with on what happened with each other over the holidays…somehow they try to find the funny in all of it and share with you.

00:10                  2018 recap

08:21                  Dave Grohl’s 50th birthday

13:50                  Lloyd prepares for High School reunion

17:55                  More Dave Grohl tidbits from Lloyd

21:05                  Amarillo restaurant feeds non paid govt. employees

25:23                  NFL Big Game predictions

30:55                  Alexa takes over

37:48                  Hair Club for Lloyd

42:38                  Christmas leftovers

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After five years, John Lisle, LA Lloyd and Drew Bennett return to pick up with the weekly Beaver Cool Aid Podcast. On this episode, the boys introduce you to BBDM...it's not safe for work so we needed to use the acronym.  Other topics include Drew's vape which resembles an early-day cell phone, ways to use and not use Alexa, Lisle is a YouTube star to his kids from older Beaver Cool Aid podcasts and if BBDM will be the new Flat Stanley.

John Lisle (Possumhead), L.A. Lloyd and Drew Bennett get into the holiday spirit with their own version of A Christmas Carol, The Big Snow in Texas, Piercings and Ink, Kraytom (Google this one) and somehow Gypsies appear.

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All you young beavers gather around the fire as Lisle, Lloyd and Drew capture the heart with Christmas stories of long ago.  OK that's pusihng it...but you can win an Amazon Echo Dot.

You will surely get a laugh on these topics; Lloyd getting berated for liking A Christmas Story Live on Fox, Drew makes cash on his phone with HQ, Lisle's bad office parties and those cookies that make you vomit, Lisle introduces you to "masking" and if you google that one, do it at your own risk, Drew falls asllep during Star Wars and we close out the podcast with an original  Christmas poem from Lloyd.

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The Beaver's 1st Cool Aid of 2018.  John Lisle, LA Lloyd and Drew take some calls and award the Echo Dot to Jessica; Lloyd's neighbor Rick check's in and somehow keeps popping in throughout the show.  A discussion of an Instant-Pot gift Lloyd gave to his wife leads to driverless vehicles making pot deliveries.  Drew talks about Dirty 6th Street in Austin and how the city has neglected it.  Trey calls in and asks for us to talk about tax reform which somehow leads to why celebrities are not Presidential material.  Just when you think they have a legit show, it all goes downhill and "masking" is back in the conversation.  Happy New Year Everybody!

A Perfect Circle's Billy Howerdel was the first guest co-host of 2018 on the LA Lloyd Rock Countdown.  Billy talked about writing new music with Maynard James Keenan, what fans can expect on the new album, the previous Fall 2017 tour where they played two new tracks including their single The Doomed and finally why the band is not allowing cell phones to record video at their live shows.

This interview is unedited and raw exactly as it was recorded April 16, 2018 backstage at The Tobin Center in San Antonio, TX immediately following an intense workout from Brent Smith.  It was pre-recorded to run Memorial Day weekend after the new album was to be released.  Normally, I will edit or clean up the interview due to background noise but Brent's honesty was so pure, I wanted you to hear it first-hand the same way I did.  After seeing their live show playing songs from the latest album "Attention Attention," Brent was at the top of his game with fellow bandmates Barry Kerch, Eric Bass and Zach Myers.  This interview also broke the record for most co-host appearances on my national syndicated radio show LA Lloyd Rock Countdown at 15 times.  It is a must-listen podcast for anyone who is a Shinedown fan, including myself who has been along for the ride since the first time I played "Fly From The Inside" on the radio 15 years ago in 2003.  Enjoy and thank you SHINEDOWN for the amazing songs!

Here's another from the LA Lloyd Archives recorded May 4, 2021

Josh Katz from Badflower and LA Lloyd have one major thing in common; panic attacks.  There's several things that could cause it in Josh's world like playing their new song "F The World" in front of an audience.  That may not sound so scary, but due to COVID, all the members couldn't get together for a full rehearsal before doing it live.  When Josh is with LA Lloyd, it's definitely a conversation and not an interview.  Even with a few years difference between the two, they always find many of the same things in life they relate to.  The biggest of course is the music.  Also, enjoy the great story about Josh's new life on the farm near Nashville.

Dorothy Martin, vocalist for Dorothy, the band, released her latest album "Gifts from the Holy Ghost" April 22, 2022.  The title of Dorothy's album derived from Dorothy witnessing her guitar tech overdosing and literally died.  She prayed for him to come back, which he did, and witnessing this grew her spirituality tremendously.

Rest in Peace is the first single from "Gifts from the Holy Ghost." Dorothy says it could be interpreted as a break-up song but there are many ways this could relate to the listener as she will explain in this Podcast.

Dorothy and LA Lloyd talk about the untimely passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.  In the conversation, she felt the track "Black Sheep" is dedicated to her fans and a perfect song to play for Taylor.

Josey Scott stepped away from being frontman of Saliva at the end of 2011.  What has he been up to since that major decision?  A LOT! He is back with a new band called “Josey Scott’s Saliva.”  They have been touring and writing in 2023.  

Wayne Swinny

Wayne Swinny, original Saliva guitarist passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2023.  Josey was devastated but will share how happy he was he had one last chance to reunite with Wayne and Saliva on September 11, 2022.  At The Blue Ridge Rock Festival September 11, 2022, Josey made his first appearance with the band as a special guest since departing in 2011.  They performed three songs together: “Your Disease”, “Always”, and “Click Click Boom.”

Josey Scott’s Saliva has been playing live shows, writing new music and preparing to unleash a new song and album in 2024.  Who has Josey been working with in the studio?  Who is in his current band?  When can you get some new tunes?  Josey will answer all these questions in this Podcast.

Back in 2016, Kevin Martin, Candlebox vocalist, and I did a virtual interview via Skype.  Little did we know that four years later, these type of interviews would become the norm in 2020.  What has Kevin been doing in the middle of the pandemic?  Actually he admits he should be practicing more but fortunately his wife has been nudging him to get back at it.  Candlebox worked with Peter Cornell, Chris' brother, for a new track called Let Me Down Easy.  There is a possible virtual live performance coming once the band can all get in one spot...probably Los Angeles.  And yes there will be a new album from Candlebox in 2021...and hopefully a tour to go with it. 

One of my favorite guests to interview is Corey Taylor from Stone Sour and Slipknot.  This interview was part of the LA Lloyd Rock Countdown Thanksgiving special that aired November 25-26, 2017 on many US radio stations.

Corey tells us the origin of the latest Stone Sour album "Hydrograd" along with other great segments discussing his work with The You Rock Foundation, being a Rock Dad, Song #3 and Rose Red Violent Blue, and finally his book America 51 and doing the audiobook version.

It's an interview that every Stone Sour and Slipknot fan should hear.

Falling In Reverse have released what LA Lloyd feels is their best single ever called Zombiefied.  And who better to tell you the story of that song than their vocalist Ronnie Radke.  Zombiefied has been going up the Rock 30 chart very fast and will be featured on Falling In Reverse's new EP Neon Zombie. Other topics discussed with Ronnie include his love of Freddie Mercury, what he does with all the ideas he's always writing down to eventually formulate them into songs, his love/hate relationship with TikTok, and the making of the video Zombiefied.

Disturbed is just one of the many major rock acts to co-host the LA Lloyd Rock Countdown.  We started off 2017 with Dan Donegan of Disturbed talking about having the biggest song of 2016 with The Sound Of Silence...as well as balancing a normal family life as a Dad and being in one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

Duff McKagan has had a few days from touring with Guns 'N Roses.  So there's no rest...Instead, Duff teamed up with Shooter Jennings who produced his solo album Tenderness.  Duff describes these songs as ones of healing written from his observations while on the Not In This Lifetime Tour with Guns 'n Roses.  LA Lloyd said, "this is the most intimate interview I've ever done with an artist." 

This interview was recorded June 10, 2019 at the Historic Scoot Inn in Austin, TX before Duff's solo show with Shooter Jennings.

On April 23,2020 I had Tommy Vext, Bad Wolves vocalist for an in-depth conversation.  We were both under stay-at home orders due to COVID-19.  He was in Los Angeles and I was in Austin.  Many topics covered include why they covered "Zombie" originally done by The Cranberries...fantastic story, Zoltan Bathory from Five Finger Death Punch is their manager...did you know that,  their relationship with Diamante and her appearance on the Bad Wolves track "Hear Me Now, and how tough it is to live in LA and make a living being in a band.  You'll hear a lot of interesting facts about the band but most importantly how many great songs are on their album "Disobey."  

The Offspring has had one hell of a ride since their first Number One song "Come Out And Play" was released in 1994.  LA Lloyd struck up a relationship with them that same year that has continued through the present.  Dexter and Noodles, vocalist and guitarist, are featured on this LA Lloyd Podcast.  Let The Bad Times Roll is the tenth album from the band and their first offering in eight years.  According to the band, "There wasn’t a break up, no hiatus (they’ve kept up a steady level of touring during the span between albums), simply the band likes to take their time."  Did you know that The Offspring vocalist Dexter Holland has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from USC?  He said, “I had kept in touch with my professors and they encouraged me to come back and finish it up.  The band was cool about it,' before adding with a laugh, 'and that only took five years.'”  Great stories like this throughout the Podcast.

Rory Rodriguez, Dayseeker vocalist talks in-depth with LA Lloyd about their album Dark Sun which was released November 4, 2022.

Fans of the Rock 30 have been requesting the new single from Dayseeker called Without Me.  As Rory explains, we were encouraged to do a co-write with someone outside the band.  That person was Matt Squire, who had worked previously with Panic At The Disco, Te Used and even Demi Lovato.  It was a good decision as the song is turning out to be one of their biggest hits.

LA Lloyd delivers another fun interview from the Shiprocked Cruise.  Emily Armstrong, Dead Sara vocalist, returns with an engaging conversation from an artist's standpoint as a performer on essentially what could be described as a "festival on the sea." The first meeting LA Lloyd had with the band was at SXSW in 2012 as they were promoting their new single "Weatherman."  It was very cool to see them perform it live on Shiprocked 10 years later.  A bit of trivia about how the band's name; Dead Sara is a nod to the Fleetwood Mac song "Sara" and its lyric "...said Sara."  The band misheard the lyric as "dead Sara".  And the rest they say is history. 

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You can't imagine how the word "shit" can be used in so many different ways.  John Lisle, LA Lloyd and Drew Bennett cover Aziz Ansari's worst date ever with "Grace"; the story of the "poop knife"; Lisle's homemade bodet; Why girls don't ever do excrement talk...which leads us to the finale...Trump's "Shit Hole."  This may just be the shittiest podcast ever.

March has arrived and so has the latest episode of Beaver Cool Aid. LA Lloyd, John Lisle and Drew Bennett have a lot to get off their chest since the 3-week hiatus the Podcast had to go through...Believe us we would have not taken this long to get the new show if there had not been so much personal loss.  But the show must go on as they say.  This week:

Lisle attends middle school orchestra concert for his daughter and you can imagine...

Is a "tribute band" a "cover band?"  

Middle School protests and walkouts.  Are the kids really the future?

Lloyd is inspired by the kids' protests and may run for office?

Drew decides if it's time for Gen-X to turn it around or just continue playing video games.

Lloyd and Lisle say goodbye to fellow North Carolina native...and global icon Billy Graham

And finally why Papa John is really not the daddy afterall

It's the release of From Ashes To New Podcast on Matt Brandyberry's birthday 10/10/20.  In this podcast; From Ashes To New had their new album finished late 2019 and ready to be released this Spring.  A little pandemic hits and things didn't play out as planned.  Matt B, From Ashes To New vocalist, joins LA Lloyd to co-host the Rock 30 to get you updated.  We will talk about and play their new song called Panic.  Check out the video for Panic...they literally destroy an office. .

Slash is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, original Guns N' Roses member and founder of Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.  What's next for the Gibson axe-slinger?  He follows his dream and passion to recreate some of the greatest Blues songs ever written.  "Orgy Of The Damned" is a 12-song album dedicated to the Blues featuring Slash on guitar and an all-star lineup of vocalists including Brian Johnson (AC/DC), Chris Stapleton, Beth Hart, Iggy Pop, Paul Rodgers, Gary Clark Jr, Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), Demi Lovato, Dorothy, and Tash Neal on vocals.  The album will be released May 17, 2024.  Slash covers it all in this Podcast.

This Podcast with Ayron Jones is rated F for FILTHY!  While some may misconstrue that word as negative or nasty, Ayron says, “Where I come from, it is used as the highest compliment.”  He worked with Marty Frederickson and Scott Stevens in Nashville to write his new single.

Also, check out a reflection where back in January 2022, Ayron performed on the Shiprocked 2022 cruise.  Fans got to see a once-in-a-lifetime experience of his band performing Prince’s Purple Rain. The band was joined by Carmen Vandenburg from Bones UK for a searing solo on guitar.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra has definitely been a holiday tradition for LA Lloyd almost two decades.  The lights, pyro, sound, musicians and vocalists all encompass the true feeling of the holidays turned up to 11.  Al Pitrelli, TSO guitarist and band leader takes us behind the scenes on this podcast.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

It was the biggest rock tour of 2017. Metallica's Lars Ulrich sat down with LA Lloyd backstage at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX on June 14, 2017.

This interview was used on the 17th anniversary of the nationally syndicated LA Lloyd Rock Countdown July 1-2, 2017.

The last time LA Lloyd had seen Metallica on a tour of this magnitude was the show they played at the Rose Bowl in Los Angesles previously in 1992. Move forward 25 years and it was as if time stood still.

Topics include remaining true to your sound and staying relevant, getting new fans with each album release, how each member's personality is reflected through the instrument they play, Lars hosting a show called "It's Electric" on Beats 1 radio and finally Sir Lars...yes he gets knighted and has a funny story about that event.

This Podcast features Myles Kennedy when he co-hosted the national radio show LA Lloyd Rock Countdown February 3, 2018 prior to the release of the album Year Of The Tiger.

Myles talks with LA Lloyd about:

• Reinventing Alter Bridge while recording The Last Hero
• Time management working within so many bands and projects
• Working with "Elvis" Baskette
• The one consistent thing always used in writing songs since the beginning
• Releasing first-ever solo album
• Getting the part in "Rock Star."

It seems in our last Beaver Cool-Aid Podcast, we got as many comments from listeners as we did radio personalities.  So Lisle, Lloyd and Drew share some more radio adventures with callers from their radio career as we give you another one from the 2012 archives.  Don't worry...new episodes are coming in November and maybe even an on-site broadcast froma place so cool...it could be a John Lisle Shrine.

Sevendust Lajon Witherspoon interview with LA Lloyd: Carolina Rebellion Special

 In this Podcast, we kick off May, “The World’s Loudest Month” in honor of the big Rock Festivals including Rock on the Range, Rocklahoma and this one for Carolina Rebellion.

Lajon Witherspoon, Sevendust vocalist, talks about the following in this episode:

• His earliest memories as a singer in church
• Relationship with the fans at the live shows
• New record deal with Rise Records
• New album “All I See Is War”
• Working with Michael “Elvis” Baskette as producer and never leaving the house
• The lead off track “Dirty”
• How to balance family and touring
• And finally the joy of playing the big Rock Festivals!

A fun interview with John Cooper from Skillet at his hotel before Oyster Bake April 22, 2017 in San Antonio, TX.  This is one of my favorite interviews of the year as John discusses the irony of the song "Back From The Dead" with a certain concert promoter.  There's a great story about Maria Brink from In This Moment playing Barbie Dolls with John and Korey Cooper's kids.  Also why Skillet appeals to all ages from 5 to 75; bikers, soccer moms and pastors.  This is engaging conversation for John Cooper fans to hear and new fans to discover Skillet.

Justin McCain and Grant Kendrick from Through Fire hung out with Hales On-Air in Columbus, OH and linked up with LA Lloyd in the Rock Countdown studios.

We talked about taking upcoming bands on the road for their Fall '17 tour to give them a little boost, the upcoming tour with Fozzy, how radio had definitely played a big part in getting Through Fire to the next level in their careeer...yet what they had to do as a band to get new fans where they don't receive airplay.  Also, Justin and Grant talked about how excited they were for Nothing More who has been doing so well for the past few years and even being nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2018.

Way before Facebook, many DJ's social life involved talking with that really hot sounding person on the other end of the request line.  It just didn't ever turn out that way as Lisle, Lloyd and Drew talk about some of their previous encounters.