Bobby Talks Rock Podcast

EP 4 MATT PINFIELD

Bobby sits down with his longtime friend Matt Pinfield, the legendary music historian and iconic radio and TV host, for a wide-ranging conversation about survival, rock history, and the moments that shape a life in music. From their Jacksonville connections and Matt’s recovery journey after his stroke to MTV’s golden era, Oasis on live TV, sobriety, spirituality, and near-death wake-up calls, this episode moves fast and goes deep. Along the way, Matt shares how he built his own radio station as a kid, fought his way into MTV, interviewed artists with real respect, and narrowly missed signing The Killers.  By Matt's book "All These Things That I Have Done - My Insane, Improbable Rock Life" [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/All-These-Things-That-Ive-Done/Matt-Pinfield/9781476793900?target_blank] instagram/mattpinfield [https://www.instagram.com/matthewpinfield] facebook/themattpinfield [https://www.facebook.com/themattpinfield/] X/mattpinfield [https://x.com/mattpinfield] Bobby Amaru is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru’s vocals and honest songwriting have fueled Saliva’s continued success, with singles like “High On Me: Retold” and “Crows” reaching the Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.  With over 2.4 Million followers on Tik Tok alone, Bobby is known for his dedication to sobriety, his creative collaborations with his daughter Veda and his deep connection with fans through both music and live performance. Follow Bobby: TikTok:   / bobbyamaru [https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyamaru?lang=en] Instagram:   / bamarude [https://www.instagram.com/bamarude/] Facebook:   / bobby.amaru  [https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Amaru-61577969291514/] Website/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all [https://saliva.com/]

EP. 3 JOEY STURGIS

In this episode, Bobby Amaru sits down with legendary producer Joey Sturgis, the mastermind behind Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, Devil Wears Prada and over 100 albums. They dive deep into Joey’s career, his approach to production, and the evolution of Joey Sturgis Tones, his acclaimed line of audio plugins used by producers and artists worldwide. Joey opens up about innovation, persistence, and redefining modern metal production.  Follow Joey Sturgis Tones: X:  /joeysturgistones [https://x.com/joeysturgistone] Instagram: /joeysturgistones [https://www.instagram.com/joeysturgistones/] Facebook: /joeysturgistones [https://www.facebook.com/joeysturgistones] Website/Store: /joeysturgistones.com [https://joeysturgistones.com/]   Bobby Amaru is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru’s vocals and honest songwriting have fueled Saliva’s continued success, with singles like “High On Me: Retold” and “Crows” reaching the Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.  With over 2.4 Million followers on Tik Tok alone, Bobby is known for his dedication to sobriety, his creative collaborations with his daughter Veda and his deep connection with fans through both music and live performance. Follow Bobby: TikTok:   / bobbyamaru [https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyamaru?lang=en] Instagram:   / bamarude [https://www.instagram.com/bamarude/] Facebook:   / bobby.amaru  [https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Amaru-61577969291514/] Website/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all [https://saliva.com/]

EP. 2 AUSTIN JOHN WINKLER

In this episode, Bobby Amaru (Saliva) sits down with Austin John Winkler, the unmistakable former voice of Hinder and the powerhouse frontman of The Founder, for a raw and honest conversation. The two dive into Austin’s journey from multi-platinum success with “Lips of an Angel” to his rebirth as an independent artist carving a new sound and identity. They discuss the highs, the hardships, the evolution of rock, and what it takes to rebuild a career on your own terms. Expect real talk between two frontmen. Follow AJW / the Founder: ᐅInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoundermusic/ ᐅFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustinJohnWinkler ᐅTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinjohnwinkler ᐅYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefoundermusic ᐅSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qxZtX9UNGo338GpLJsSjP Bobby Amaru is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru’s vocals and honest songwriting have fueled Saliva’s continued success, with singles like “High On Me: Retold” and “Crows” reaching the Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.  With over 2.4 Million followers on Tik Tok alone, Bobby is known for his dedication to sobriety, his creative collaborations with his daughter Veda and his deep connection with fans through both music and live performance. Follow Bobby: TikTok:   / bobbyamaru [https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyamaru?lang=en] Instagram:   / bamarude [https://www.instagram.com/bamarude/] Facebook:   / bobby.amaru  [https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Amaru-61577969291514/] Website/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all [https://saliva.com/]

EP. 1 BOBBY & VEDA

The first episode of Bobby Talks Rock brings together Bobby Amaru (frontman of the multi-platinum rock band Saliva) and his daughter, rising singer/songwriter Veda. Their conversation goes all over the map: from viral TikTok moments & behind-the-scenes stories of the music industry, to their shared love of horror movies and ice cream. Follow Veda: Instagram:   / vedaamaru [https://www.instagram.com/vedaamaru/?hl=en] TikTok:   / vedaamaru  [https://www.tiktok.com/@vedaamaru?lang=en]  Bobby Amaru is an American singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru’s vocals and honest songwriting have fueled Saliva’s continued success, with singles like “High On Me: Retold” and “Crows” reaching the Top 20 on Billboard’s Active Rock chart.  With over 2.4 Million followers on Tik Tok alone, Bobby is known for his dedication to sobriety, his creative collaborations with his daughter Veda and his deep connection with fans through both music and live performance. Follow Bobby: TikTok:   / bobbyamaru [https://www.tiktok.com/@bobbyamaru?lang=en] Instagram:   / bamarude [https://www.instagram.com/bamarude/] Facebook:   / bobby.amaru  [https://www.facebook.com/p/Bobby-Amaru-61577969291514/] Website/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all [https://saliva.com/]