Episode 230: Timm Tantrum Cheney

Episode 230: Timm Tantrum Cheney

This was a conversation between Drumming Up Conversation and Tim Tantrum Cheney, a guitarist and vocalist discussing their musical journey and collaboration in various bands. Tim shared how he started playing guitar at age 14 after being introduced to KISS, eventually transitioning to both guitar and vocals in different bands. He discussed his experience playing drums for the first time at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go when the regular drummer became injured just 24 hours before a show. The conversation covered their time together in Snake City Playboys, a three-piece band that recorded the song "Thin Ice," and their approach to creating full sound despite having fewer members. They also discussed their work in other bands including Psycho Gypsy and Hair Force One, an 80s cover band Tim formed while living in Colorado. The interview touched on various musical influences including KISS, Sebastian Bach, and Rush, as well as their experiences playing live shows and the challenges of being a three-piece band. Find Tim on Facebook with the link below: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.cheney.125 [https://www.facebook.com/timothy.cheney.125] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 229: Top 10 Rock Intros With Matt and Chloe

In this episode Drumming Up Conversation is joined by Fear Frontier's own Matt and Chloe where they discuss and share their favorite rock song intros as part of a new episode concept. The conversation began with establishing rules for the list, which evolved from strictly metal intros with no vocals for the first minute to more flexible parameters allowing for rock songs and longer intros. Each host took turns sharing their top song picks. The discussion included personal stories behind the song choices, with Matt sharing a memorable Metallica concert experience and Chloe connecting her Dream Theater pick to a horror convention trip. The hosts also discussed the challenge of creating ordered lists versus top 10 rankings. Make sure to check out everything Fear Frontier and to get tickets to the ghost tours with the link below: https://www.fearfrontier.net [https://www.fearfrontier.net/] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 228: Eddie Ravenscar FAQ

This episode of Drumming Up Conversation featured Eddie Ravenscar, CEO of Flagstaff CreepyCon, Podcaster, and paranormal investigator, discussing his journey into the paranormal and his upcoming convention. Eddie shared how his interest in the paranormal began as a teenager in Cleveland during the 1970s and 1980s, culminating in his current podcast "Creepy Coffees" and the development of CreepyCon, which will take place October 10th at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff. The convention will feature 26 celebrities including Sean Kanan from "The Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai," multiple cast members from "Back to the Future," and various paranormal investigators and horror personalities. Eddie emphasized that the event is self-financed and focused on providing affordable entertainment for the local community, particularly college students and Native Americans. The podcast hosts expressed enthusiasm about attending the convention and were surprised when Eddie offered them the official podcast partnership for the event, which they accepted. For more information about the event, Creepy Coffee and to get tickets click the link below: https://flagstaffcreepycon.com [https://flagstaffcreepycon.com/] https://creepyroasters.com [https://creepyroasters.com/] Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Episode 227: AAA, Clash In Italy & More

Drumming Up Conversation hosted by Justin Wood and Andrea Wood discussed updates about The Salted Knot restaurant, which is not closing after all despite initial reports. They shared details about recent wrestling events including AAA matches and WWE's Clash In Italy event, particularly praising a 45-minute match that some professionals are calling the match of the year. They discussed Corey Graves' impressive performance calling matches in both Mexico and Italy within a short time frame, highlighting the challenging logistics of traveling between these locations with a 16-hour time difference. They noted that Graves managed to stay energized through coffee and Red Bull despite the demanding schedule. The conversation also touched on the quality of recent wrestling matches, particularly mentioning Gunther and Cody's match and observing that recent matches have been longer since WrestleMania Day 1. The hosts also briefly discussed song intros with lyrics versus instrumental versions, mentioning bands like Rush, Queen, and Dream Theater as examples. The episode concluded with standard show information and social media details. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!

Episode 226: Psychopaths and Psociopaths.

The hosts of Drumming Up Conversation discussed the differences between psychopaths and sociopaths, examining various historical figures, fictional characters, and real-life criminals to understand the distinctions between these mental health disorders. They explored how certain individuals like Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, and Hannibal Lecter might be categorized, debating whether some were born with these traits or developed them through environmental factors. The conversation covered both cinematic representations and real-world examples, including discussions about serial killers, dictators like Genghis Khan, and fictional characters from movies and TV shows. The hosts acknowledged their limited professional expertise in psychology and expressed interest in potentially inviting a professional psychologist like Christina from Flagstaff to provide more accurate insights in a future episode. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c] This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ [https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c]https://www.nakedfigsoap.com [https://www.nakedfigsoap.com] and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: ⁠drummingupconversation@gmail.com [drummingupconversation@gmail.com]⁠ Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg [https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg]or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!