Rich & Turbo’s Heavy Half Hour

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E23) - Hippie Death Cult

(S2E23) - Hippie Death Cult
On this episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E23), the guys talk with all three members Hippie Death Cult, one of our all-time favorite bands! HDC will be releasing their first live record, Live at the Star Theater, via Heavy Psych Sounds, on May 9th, 2025, and let me tell you, it is killer. Laura, Eddie, and Harry give us all the details on the new release as well as covering a whole bunch of other stuff, like their upcoming European tour, how 90s music influences the band, Laura's move to lead vocals, and so much more. The band was super cool and we so appreciate the time they gave us. We also cover our new album of the week, the classic record of the episode (speaking of 90s) and Turbo's Future Classic Song. Please check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E22) - Fuzz Evil

(S2E22) - Fuzz Evil
On this episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E22), the guys talk with all four members of Fuzz Evil, who just dropped their killer new record, Smear Merchants, which rules, via Desert Records. This was one of the more in-depth interviews we have done and we came away with an even greater appreciation for the new record than we already had. We cover so much with the guys and we are so grateful they gave us a full hour, even if Cajun forgot to mention Keith Moon. Check out their new record then check out our chat!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E21) - Craig Williamson (Dead Shrine, Lamp of the Universe, Datura)

(S2E21) - Craig Williamson (Dead Shrine, Lamp of the Universe, Datura)
On this episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E21), the guys wake up very early to speak with multi-instrumental musical genius Craig Williamson of Dead Shrine, Lamp of the Universe, Datura, Arc of Ascent, etc. directly from his home studio in Hamilton, New Zealand! Craig is dropping his latest masterpiece from Dead Shrine, Cydonia Mensa, on April 25, 2025 and it is an absolute killer, album of the year candidate. We talk about that record, his other projects both past and present, Craig's writing approach, his influences, the New Zealand rock scene, and both Crowded House and Split Enz come up in conversation. Craig stayed up late to talk with us and was super cool, so we know you will dig our chat. Rich and Turbo also cover their new album of the episode, the classic record of the week, and Turbo's Future Classic Song. Please come and check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E20) - Museum Of Light

(S2E20) – Museum Of Light
This time on the latest episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we talk to the awesome band from Seattle, Museum Of Light!  Ted and Robert join us to talk about their new record, Diviner, which is a legit album of the year candidate. We discuss how this record got made (in Norway!), what makes Diviner sound so huge, how the record became a family affair, Rich and the guys share their mutual love for the band Chavez, and so much more.  A total 90s music geek out ensues. In addition, Rich and Turbo discuss their new album of the episode, Turbo’s Future Classic Song, and the guys debate on what album from The Cult is their best.  Please check it!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E19) - One Year Anniversary Show w/ Luna Sol

(S2E19) - One Year Anniversary Show w/ Luna Sol
This time on a very special episode and of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, we celebrate our one-year anniversary with no other than Luna Sol!!! Dave, Doug, and Zeth join us to talk about all sorts of fun stuff. Everyone tells a GWAR story, Dave breaks some Hermano news, Doug tells some great stories, including one about Dug Pinnick, and Rich's pitches a weekly segment idea that Doug seem to be down with. We laugh a lot and have so much fun with the boys of Luna Sol, so please come celebrate with us!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E18) - Wood Witch

(S2E18) – Wood Witch
This time on the latest episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour, from the swamps of Virginia we talk to Wood Witch! Dan and Wade join us to talk about their new record, Synna Modor, that dropped just a couple of weeks ago, and what could be the best traditional doom record that has come out in a long time. We talk about the record in detail, the band’s influences, Dan’s Southern rock band, and so much more. In addition, Rich and Turbo open the show with their overview of the best heavy records from March. We had a ton of fun with the guys, so please check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E17) - Quarter 1 2025 in Review: (w/Special Guest Host Rob in the 'Hood)

(S2E17) - Quarter 1 2025 in Review: (w/Special Guest Host Rob in the 'Hood)
This time on a very special episode of the Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E17), due to popular demand, Rob in the 'Hood is back! Rob joins us to discuss our top 12 records of Q1 2025, which was stacked. We each provide our list and proceed to debate, argue, complain, publicly shame, and occasionally agree...all the good stuff you expect from a quarter in review episode. 2025 is stacking up to be a year for the ages. Please check it out!!!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E16) - Year Of The Cobra

(S2E16) - Year Of The Cobra
On this episode of the Rich and Turbo Heavy Half Hour (S2E16), we have a stand-alone interview with the amazing band Year Of The Cobra! Both Amy and John stopped by to talk about their self-titled, album of the year candidate that doesn't stop playing at R&THHH HQ. We talked about how the record got to sound so big, the upcoming tour in Europe, the duo's influences, and so much more. Please check it out!
 

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E15) - Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra)

(S2E15) - Jason Bieler (Saigon Kick, Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra)
On a very special episode of the Rich and Turbo Heavy Half Hour (S2E15), Rich gets to speak to one of his all time favorite artists, Jason Bieler, of Saigon Kick and Jason Bieler And The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra fame. This is a bucket list guest for Rich, and let's hope he doesn't embarrass himself.  Hopefully Turbo will be there to keep him in line. We discuss all sorts of stuff, covering Jason's entire career, with the main focus being on the new record, The Escapologist, which is a prog masterpiece. Saigon Kick is the most underrated band of all time and Jason is one of the greatest guitarists of his era, so it is an honor for us to have him on the show.  Please check it out!

Rich & Turbo's Heavy Half Hour (S2E14) - Scorpion Child

(S2E14) - Scorpion Child
This time on the latest episode of the Rich & Turbo Heavy Half Hour (S2E14), we talk to the band Scorpion Child! We were lucky enough to have SC main man Aryn Jonathan Black join us with two of his new band members, Garth Condit (bass) and Ryan Henderson (drums) to talk about the new, amazing record I Saw The End As It Passed Right Through Me that dropped February 14th. We talk about the shift in sound on their third album, the influences that the new songs bring out, how the new record, which many though would never happen, came to fruition, and a bunch more. Rich and Turbo discuss their album of the episode, their classic record of the week (on of Rich's favorites), and Turbo's Future Classic Song. Please check it out!!!