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CreatiVity Talkin'
by Vincent Kustush
🎸 Creativity Talkin – Your podcast for guitar-based music, rock, blues, hard rock, heavy metal, and creative conversations! Join V & Jason Clarke, best friends with 35+ years behind the scenes in music and entertainment, as they chat with artists, musicians, and entertainers from around the world. Discover the stories, inspiration, and laughs behind the music we love — from guitar riffs to creative breakthroughs. Whether you’re a musician, guitar lover, or rock & metal fan, this is your hub for music, creativity, and entertainment. Subscribe now and join the worldwide celebration of guitars and music! Welcome to the Living Room!
Episodes
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DAZR Releases First Full Length Album "Do or Die"
Send us Fan Mail DAZR are really good friends to the show and we support them 100 percent! The guys return to the studio and sit down with V and Metalhead Fred to talk about their first full length album DO OR DIE out now (go get some physical merchandise today and support n eceptional up and...
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AMARAX: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail Simon Hallet from AMARAX sits down with V and Metalhead Fred to discuss the formation of the band, the music and the upcoming release of their debut album and their band launch show on July 4th in Perth Australia. This was a great conversation about what makes Heavy Metal the…
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Smoking Snakes: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail Andy Delarge from Smoking Snakes sits down with the guys at the Metal Desk for a fun filled and informative conversation about the band, the changes, the writing process and more. from naming their band after WW2 battalion and how it made it to be thier band name to being a Dad…
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Danny Koker/Count's 77 Interview
Send us Fan Mail Danny Koker joins the guys for a great conversation that spans more than a lifetime! From touring with his Dad in a Gospel band to becoming a local TV celebrity from a midnight timeslot showing the best of B-movie horror! Diving in further they talk about the production…
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The Steve Pisani/Michael Kelly Guitar Company Interview
Send us Fan Mail Steve Pisani, VP Managing Director of Michael Kelly Guitars sits down with the guys to talk guitars! Stories of his time at Sam Ash to D'Angelico Guitars to his time at Michael Kelly Guitar Company and how that came about. Great rock and roll stories of outfitting all your…
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Tattoo Legend Ray Youngman
Send us Fan Mail In studio today! Tattoo Legend Ray Youngman! Great stories of the tattoo biz from being illegal in many states to becoming a legit business to tattoo shops everywhere... partly because of what the Youngman Tattoo Family was able to accomplish. A great conversation between two...
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The Dead Daisies: The Metal Desk Interview (2026)
Send us Fan Mail Glenn and Doug sit down with V and Metalhead Fred for a fun and engaging conversation about The new release, the Arcada Theater as a great venue to play to the legendary Deep Purple stories and wishing Ritchie Blackmore a Happy 80th Birthday to how David Coverdale has the class…
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The Ron Onesti Interview: Arcada Theaters 100th Anniversary!
Send us Fan Mail Ron Onesti sits down with the guys to talk about Arcada Theaters 100th Anniversary! Ron tells great stories about Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James and Priscilla Presley to the recent Legendary Cactus All Star show just to name a few. Ron also goes into the search for a specific...
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Carmine Appice discusses LEGENDARY CACTUS show at the Arcada Theater!
Send us Fan Mail Carmine Appice returns to the show to talk to V and Metalhead Fred about the LEGENDARY CACTUS show at the Arcada Theater that happened on April 3, 2026. A site to behold and a show that will be talked about for decades to come! Join us as Carmine breaks down his recording process...
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One on One with Warren Hughes
Send us Fan Mail V and Warren made friends pre-show which led into a great conversation about life, the love of music, the powerful impact that KISS had on our generation. From good times to bad times music can be there for you and through you. Music is fluid as a organic conversation. Put it…
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Echopark Guitars CEO Gabriel Currie
Send us Fan Mail Gabriel Currie joins the guys live from his Echopark Guitar shop in Detroit for an AMAZING conversation about what makes an artist. We focus on the making of the Cardboard Acoustic, it's challenges and rewards. Gabriel is the real deal and a really cool guy to boot! From old…
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One on One with Author, Debora Masterson
Send us Fan Mail Deborah Masterson sits in with V on this One on One interview where they discuss love and war, Hippies Versus Vietnam Veterans, working with Sammy Davis Jr. to her first televised appearance with her Dad at age six that made her cry when he asked "What's your name?" Great...
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Gus G: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail Gus G joins V and Metalhead Fred at The Metal Desk! Gus talks about growing up in greece, his fathers influence from a musical standpoint to working with Ozzy, Doro Pesch and his solo effort as well as his time in other projects like Firewind and Dream Evil. Check this one out…
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Metal Church and the Triumphant Return: Kurdt Vanderhoof Interview
Send us Fan Mail Our Buddy Kurdt Vanderhoof returns to the show to talk all things Metal Church and their triumphant return with the new album "Dead to Rights! From how the band miraculously returned in a really cool formation of hard rocks best delivering face melting music done the Metal Church...
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Kobi Reese: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail V and Metalhead Fred sit down with up and comer, musician Kobi Reese! From getting his start on the drums at age 7 to playing with the likes of George Lynch, DAZR and more. Check this interview out with one of those who will usher in the future of hard rock. HORNS UP! Support the...
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Kieran Robertson Operation Mindcrime 3 Interview
Send us Fan Mail Our friend Kieran Robertson is back as co-writer of Operation MIndcrime 3, turning in a new chapter of one of the most powerful stories in music. We talk about the writing and recording process as well as his double duty playing for Geoff tate and Faster Pussycat. Enjoy this...
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Geoff Tate OPERATION MINDCRIME 3 Interview
Send us Fan Mail Geoff Tate sits down with V and Metalhead Fred to talk all things Operation Mindcrime 3 and more! From songwriting philosophy, to how people interpret his art that is his music. V starts off the show thanking Geoff for giving him a song that saved his life in a brutally cold...
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DAZR Returns!
Send us Fan Mail The guys from Dazr returns to the show to talk about the upcoming album and their brand new video for "Another Lie" with V, Jason and Metalhead Fred! Check it out with your HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON:...
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V's Birthday Episode with Justin Erb from Lost Psychonaut!
Send us Fan Mail Our good buddy, Justin Erb from one of our favorite bands, Lost Psychonaut! Justin is hanging out with the guys for V's Birthday episode! Always great convo's! Looking forward to hearing what's going on with his other project Kulvera and branching out into writing music for other...
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Pat Catalano Returns with new album, Paper Crowns
Send us Fan Mail Pat Catalano Returns with new album from The Pat Catalano Project entitled Paper Crowns! Check out the message Pat wants people to hear and take to heart. Tune in as we catch up with Pat who also hosts The Beard Speaks Podcast. Check it out with your HORNS UP! Support the show...
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Eric Martin: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail Eric Martin joins V and Metalhead Fred in the studio for a fun and hilarious interview. From Eddie Van Halen stories, Mr Big touring moments ,vacationing with Geoff Tate and Fred to Eric calling Jeff Scott Soto halfway through the show which blew the guys away. Eric MArtin is not...
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Three Doors Down founder, Brad Arnold loses Battle with Cancer
Send us Fan Mail F#!K CANCER! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/creativitytalkin/membershipOr visit the website: www.creativitytalkin.com Direct Link for Merchandise! https://creativity-talkin.myspreadsho......
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Best Albums of All Time: Blizzard of Ozz
Send us Fan Mail 🤘 Best Albums of All Time: Blizzard of Ozz 🤘 Join Vince and Rob on Best Albums of All Time as they break down Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary debut, Blizzard of Ozz. From iconic riffs to timeless songs, the guys dive deep into what makes this album a true heavy metal masterpiece.…
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One on One with Jeff Pilson
Send us Fan Mail 🤘 ONE on ONE with Jeff Pilson 🤘 Join V as he goes One on One with the multi-talented Jeff Pilson! The guys dive deep into Jeff's career and of course the brand-new Black Swan release, PARALYZED available for pre-sale now, out Feb 13th. The conversation spans Jeff’s legendary...
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The Extraction Livestream
Send us Fan Mail General Conversation with the guys as V makes fun of Jason and tries to extract information from ole Knuckledragger! HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/creativitytalkin/membershipOr visit the website:...
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2025 Yearly Show Wrap up/Whats up in the New Year
Send us Fan Mail Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/creativitytalkin/membershipOr visit the website: www.creativitytalkin.com Direct Link for Merchandise! https://creativity-talkin.myspreadsho... https://www.buzzsprout.com/1742719/support...
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Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Happy Day Off
Send us Fan Mail The guys wrap up 2025 Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/creativitytalkin/membershipOr visit the website: www.creativitytalkin.com Direct Link for Merchandise! https://creativity-talkin.myspreadsho......
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Rozario Returns with Fire and Ice: The Metal Desk Interview
Send us Fan Mail In-studio today: ROZARIO returns to The Metal Desk! V and Metalhead Fred are joined by vocalist David Rosario and guitarist Stein Hjertholm for an explosive deep dive into the band’s new album. The guys talk songwriting, the creative process, what’s next for Rozario — and…
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V and Metalhead Fred's Top FIVE Tuneages and Top FIVE METAL of 2025
Send us Fan Mail V and Metalhead Fred's Top FIVE Tuneages and Top FIVE METAL of 2025! Fred fills in for Jason this episode as they breakdown the best they have covered (in no particular order) over the last year. They also discuss bands to watch and whats coming for 2026! Check it out with your...
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Metal Church RETURNS!
Send us Fan Mail V and JAson react to the new F.A.F.O. fro Metal Church! This iconic band returns in a thunderous way with a new line up featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary (ex-Alice Cooper), and new…
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Turkey Day Weekend
Send us Fan Mail V and Jason talk about Thanksgiving weekend and whats going on in music as the year starts to wind down. Come hang out with your HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/creativitytalkin/membershipOr visit the website:...
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TAILGUNNER Interview
Send us Fan Mail V and Metalhead Fred welcome TAILGUNNER to The Metal Desk! In this episode, we sit down with one of the fastest-rising bands in modern metal to talk about their upcoming album — produced by the Metal God himself, KK Downing of Judas Priest fame. We get into the band’s origins,...
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Will AI be the Death of Popular Music as AI gets first Number 1 hit
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ ONE on ONE with V | Guest: Rob Armstrong | The First #1 AI Country Song on Billboard 🎶 In this groundbreaking episode of ONE on ONE with V, host Vincent Kustush sits down with Rob Armstrong, the creative mind behind the first AI-assisted country song to reach #1 on the...
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One on One with Toby Rand of The Fell
Send us Fan Mail 🎙 One on One with Toby Rand of The Fell V sits down with the incredible Toby Rand of The Fell for a deep and energetic one-on-one conversation about their brand-new EP featuring Billy Sheehan, Mike Krompass, and Nick Chiarore. The two dive into an inspiring discussion about the...
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A World Without Ace Frehley
Send us Fan Mail The guys talk about Ace's influence on guitar players and musicians of all brands and genre's who have paid tribute to the Spaceman! Ace's influence may have been broader than Eddie Van Halen or Jimmy Page's. Stories about Ace continue to be shared by fans and musicians alike as...
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Stone Cold Returns!
Send us Fan Mail V and Jason the Knuckledragger are back tonight with Saturday Knights LIVESTREAM as our buddies in StoneLuck return to debut two music videos and reacting with the guys @ 9pm CST on our YouTube channel. See you there with your HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support...
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Wings of Steel Take Over the World!
Send us Fan Mail Our good friends in Wings of Steel return to the show ahead of their new release "Winds of Time" Oct. 17th! Looking forward to catching up with the guys as they pull up a chair to the Metal Desk! See you there at 4pm CST with your HORNS UP! Don’t miss this one! #WingsOfSteel...
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Rick Hughes Interview (Sword/Saints and Sinners/Solo)
Send us Fan Mail Hard rock fans, this one’s for you! 🎸 V and Jason sit down in-studio with the legendary Rick Hughes — frontman of Canada’s iconic band Sword, powerhouse behind Saints and Sinners, and a solo artist with one of the premier voices in rock. Rick shares the incredible story of how…
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David Feinstein Talks The Rods, Elf & Ronnie James Dio
Send us Fan Mail 🔥 On this episode of The Metal Desk, V & Metalhead Fred sit down with the legendary David “Rock” Feinstein — guitarist, vocalist, and founding member of The Rods, as well as a key part of Elf alongside his cousin, the one and only Ronnie James Dio. 🤘 Feinstein takes us through...
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Casandra Carson Interview | One of Rock & Metal’s Top Vocalists
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ In the studio today we welcome back a good friend of the show—the multi-talented Casandra Carson! Easily one of the top rock and metal vocalists performing today, Casandra brings her powerhouse voice, insight, and personality to the mic in this must-watch episode of…
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John Fogerty Reclaims Creedence Clearwater Revival Years!
Send us Fan Mail 🎶 John Fogerty is back—and he’s reclaiming the Creedence Clearwater Revival years with his brand-new album! After decades of legal battles over his own music, Fogerty finally takes back the songs that defined a generation. In this video, V and Jason react to and celebrate...
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Atomik Train's Junior Bourcier Interview
Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Junior Bourcier of Atomik Train joins us on Creativity Talkin Podcast to talk about their debut rock album dropping this month! 🎸 If you love hard rock, heavy metal, and guitar-driven music, this one’s for you. Horns up, rock fans—let’s ride with Atomik Train! 🤘 👉 Follow…
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The Road to Roth: A Celebration of Van Halen!
Send us Fan Mail V hits the road with his two sisters for a concert experience decades in the making—seeing David Lee Roth live! It marks the very first time they’ve ever gone to a show together, made even more meaningful as they celebrate their late brother Ray, a lifelong Van Halen superfan.…
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Junior Bourcier of Atomik Train Interview
Send us Fan Mail In the studio today, the guys sit down with Atomik Train’s Junior Bourcier! We dive into the making of Atomik Train’s self-titled debut album, dropping at the end of the month. If you’re a fan of rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and guitar-driven music, this episode is packed with...
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Megadeth: The Final Mission
Send us Fan Mail V and Jason discuss the career of Dave Mustaine, the life of Megadeth and the impact the band has had on hard rock in general. We wish Dave and the band nothing but the best and have a great time on the final trip around the planet as one of the baddest ass bands to ever hit the...
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Free for all Saturday Knights!
Send us Fan Mail V and J talking ab out the impact of Ozzy that is still reverberating as well as talking to new viewers and breaking down some music news. Thanks for listening and welcome to the living room! HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on PATREON:...
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Washed Up Geniuses Talk Music News
Send us Fan Mail Join V and Jason, The Washed Up Geniuses talk music news as there is no interview this week. Catch up on the latest from the guys as only they can deliver. Thanks for watching and welcome to the living room! HORNS UP! Support the show CreatiVity Talkin Support the show on…
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All Hail the Mighty Ozz! A Tribute
Send us Fan Mail Justin Erb from Lost Psychonaut and Kulvera join the guys as they pay tribute to the mighty Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. When the guys heard about Ozzy's passing on our livestream they knew they had to pay respects. Justin was the first guy to come to mind. Listen to his…
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Metalheads Grieve in Real Time: Ozzy Passes Away Ten Minutes into Show
Send us Fan Mail V and Metalhead Fred sit down with Metal Joe Miller to discuss going to Ozzy's final gig in Birmingham and ten minutes into the show we find out Ozzy died and breakdown on camera. The mighty Ozz is no more but his music LIVES! The guys get emotional for good cause as they…
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Matt Bissonette Interview
Send us Fan Mail V and MEtalhead Fred sit down and interview Matt Bissonette live from Kevin Cronin's tour bus! The guys talk about Detroit, Jazz, recording gear and playing music with his family at a young age. MAtt tells tales of David Lee Roth, Ringo, Steve Miller, Kevin Cronin and Elton JOhn...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🎸 Creativity Talkin – Your podcast for guitar-based music, rock, blues, hard rock, heavy metal, and creative conversations!
Join V & Jason Clarke, best friends with 35+ years behind the scenes in music and entertainment, as they chat with artists, musicians, and entertainers from around the world.
Discover the stories, inspiration, and laughs behind the music we love — from guitar riffs to creative breakthroughs. Whether you’re a musician, guitar lover, or rock & metal fan, this is your hub for music, creativity, and entertainment.
Subscribe now and join the worldwide celebration of guitars and music!
Welcome to the Living Room!
HOSTED BY
Vincent Kustush
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CreatiVity Talkin' currently has 273 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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🎸 Creativity Talkin – Your podcast for guitar-based music, rock, blues, hard rock, heavy metal, and creative conversations! Join V & Jason Clarke, best friends with 35+ years behind the scenes in music and entertainment, as they chat with artists, musicians, and entertainers from around the world....
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CreatiVity Talkin' is created and hosted by Vincent Kustush.
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