Rich & Turbo’s Heavy Half Hour

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 33 and 34 – Phantom Hound (Jake Navarra)

This time on combined episodes 33 and 34 of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour we welcome Jake Navarra of Phantom Hound to the show to discuss the band's new record From Boom Town To Ghost Town, that drops today September 20, 2024 via the killer Glory or Death Records. We discuss the great new record and what makes album number to different, how the band navigated the pandemic, the Bay Area scene, and so much more.  We also cover our new album of the week, the classic record of the episode where Rich talks crap about VH I, and Turbo's future classic song. Jake is so passionate about the music and gives an amazing interview, so please, check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 31 and 32 – Curse The Son (Ron Vanacore)

This time on combined episodes 31 and 32 of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we welcome Ron Vanacore, the main man of the incredible band Curse The Son to the show to discuss the band's new record Delirium, that is dropping on September 6, 2024 via Ripple Music (of course). We talk about that awesome new album and how it came to be, Ron's influences, how cool it is to play in a band with his teenage son, and so much more. We also cover our new album of the week, the classic record of the episode, and Turbo's future classic song. Come and listen!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 29 and 30 – Luna Sol (David Angstrom and Doug Tackett)

This time on combined episodes 29 and 30 of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we have our first returning guest, as David Angstrom of Hermano, Luna Sol, and other great projects brings his Luna Sol bandmate Doug Tackett to the show to discuss their album of the year candidate record, Vita Mors, that is dropping on September 20, 2024 via the amazing as always Ripple Music. We talk about that awesome new album, the writing process, weed root beer, playing live with Black Stone Cherry, laugh for a good hour straight, and so much more. We even ask Dave a bit about the new Hermano record and material also coming out on Ripple on October 4, 2024. As always we cover our new album of the week, the classic record of the episode, and Turbo's future classic song. Dave and Doug are the absolute best, so please come and listen!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 27 and 28 – Fostermother

This time on combined episodes 27 and 28 of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we talk to Travis Weatherred and Stephen Griffin of Fostermother, who have a killer new record, Echo Manor, dropping on Ripple Music August 23rd! We talk about that awesome new album, how it came together, how the guys write and develop their songs, the scene in Texas, and so much more. In addition, Rich and Turbo discuss their album of the week, the classic record of the week, and Turbo picks his Future Classic Song of the episode.  Come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 25 and 26 – Daily Thompson

This time on combined episodes 25 and 26 of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we talk to all three members of Daily Thompson, all the way from their headquarters in Germany! We talk about their awesome new album, Chuparosa (Rich's #1 album of Q2), their favorite bands and influences, how they started working with Tony Reed, how Mr. Bob Balch wound up on the record, and so much more. In addition, Rich and Turbo discuss their album of the week, the classic record of the week, and Turbo picks his Future Classic Song of the episode.  Come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episode 24 – Jupiter Cyclops

This time on a special bonus episode of Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we talk to a new band out of Phoenix, Arizona, Jupiter Cyclops, who drop their new record, Return of the UFOnaut, on the world on July 19, 2024. I wanted to get this stand-alone interview out there prior to the album release date so you could learn a bit about the band before you check out the album tomorrow. The record is killer and the guys are super cool.  Check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 22 & 23 – Fireball Ministry

This time on Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, on combined episodes 22 and 23 we talk to Emily Burton (Guitar) from the legendary, and one of Rich's favorite bands of all time, Fireball Ministry, who, as part of the Ripple Music's Beneath The Desert Floor series, will release their classic 2005 album Their Rock Is Not Our Rock for the first time ever on vinyl on August 9th, 2024. We cover a whole ranges of topics, including the band's history, how they came to partner with Todd from Ripple Music, what's next for the band, Emily's other projects outside of FM, touring with Dio and Anthrax (one was positive one not so much) and so much more. In addition, Rich and Turbo discuss their album of the week, the classic record of the week, and Turbo picks his Future Classic Song of the episode.  Come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 20 & 21 – Restless Spirit (plus R&T's Q2 Top 12)

This time on Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour on combined episodes 20 and 21 we talk to Paul Aloisio (Guitar and Vocals) and Marc Morello (Bass) from the band Restless Spirit! We talk about all sorts of stuff, including their killer record from 2023, Afterimage, as well as a number of the other great releases in their catalog.  We touch upon the history of the band, their influences, the Long Island scene from one Long Islander to another (sorry Turbo), their interesting musical choices when in the van on tour, and a near death experience with a killer cow. In addition, Turbo and I review our top 12 records of Q2 2024, because we are just so much bigger than 10. Come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 18 & 19 – Thunder Horse

This time on Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, on combined episodes 18 and 19 we talk to Stephen Bishop (Guitar/Vocals) from the band Thunder Horse! We discuss their upcoming live record, Dead Alive Again In TX, that drops on July 3rd on Ripple Music for digital/CD and through the band directly on vinyl. We talk about the history of the band, Stephen's influences, including a geek out from Rich on the 90s Industrial scene, the band's writing process, how a band can be political without picking a side, and so much more. In addition, Turbo and I discuss our album of the week, the classic record of the week, and Turbo picks his Future Classic Song of the episode. Come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour - Episodes 16 & 17 – Horseburner

This time on Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, on combined episodes 16 and 17 we talk to Adam Nohe (Drums/Vocals) from the band Horseburner! We discuss their awesome new record, Voice Of Storms, that drops tomorrow, June 21. We touch upon the history of the band, including the very deep meaning behind the band name, their songwriting process, influences, their upcoming tours, and dive deep into the Trans-Appalachian Orchestra.  In addition, Turbo and I discuss our album of the week, the classic record of the week, and Turbo picks his Future Classic Song of the episode. We even manage to piss off Zeppelin, Van Halen, and Guns n’ Roses fans all in one episode. Come and check it out!!!