E257 John Butler

E260 Gary Numan

Synth-pop & industrial music pioneer, Gary Numan, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his industrious career, being an influence to decades of top talent, touring with his daughters, and their budding music journeys. We also talk about his very first appearance at Glastonbury in 2025, the upcoming book of his fan submitted stories, and the incredible story of when he flew around the world but was arrested along the way under suspicion of smuggling and spying.

E259 John O'Callaghan & Pat Kirch of The Maine

Frontman, John O’Callaghan, and drummer, Pat Kirch, of Arizona rock band, The Maine, join us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, how it was made and the running theme. We also talk about the ‘green’ era of the band, picking up fans in a green Mercedes to hear the new material, their television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show, their collaboration with Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands on the song “Loved You a Little,” working with Arkells, the Sad Summer and 8123 Festivals, and headlining their biggest shows yet 20 years into their career.

E258 Tyler Rich

Country music artist, Tyler Rich, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest two-part album, Hello California, and Leaving California, and why he had such a catalogue of songs ready to go. We also talk about his song “Never Knew,” and it's deeply emotional meaning, filming the video for “Lost Time” in one take, and his connection with Canadian audiences.

E257 John Butler

The one of a kind, Australian roots rock singer-songwriter, John Butler, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his latest album, Prism, his first full production album as a solo act, and the four seasons approach it took him to get to its release. We also discuss his ambient and instrumental albums, classic tracks “Ocean” and “Better Than,” the busking community, and the importance of starting and focusing on oneself when feeling anxious or overwhelmed with the chaos and negativity of the modern world.

E256 Eddie Schwartz

Canadian award-winning songwriter and musician, Eddie Schwartz, joins us on this episode of The Adamantium Podcast. We discuss his recent EP, Film School, and his return to being a recording artist after 30 years. We also talk about the songwriting career he’s built in Nashville, the amazing story of his hit song, “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” that was made famous by Pat Benatar, his role as president of the International Council of Music Creators, and being appointed a member of the Order of Canada, one of the highest honours in the country.