Episodes
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GMP #302 - A Trauma Dump for The Ages
What is a Trauma Dump (ca. 2022)? We'll show you, but basically, it's a chaser where we check a bunch of albums we've been accumulating and share them with each other and you! Remember to like and subscribe to our other channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon...
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GMP #301 - We End Our Classic Danzig Album Run with "Danzig 4P"
We close the book for now on Danzig, with "Danzig 4P!" Don brings it together with a detailed dive into the secret title of the album, and a bunch of other factoids. Remember to like and subscribe to our other channels, including: @GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666...
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Glacially Musical #300 - An Podcastravaganza of Podtastic Proportions
Hold on to your tracksuits! We made it to 300 episodes! Professor Nik gives us a history lesson on how it all started, the addition of Keefy, and now Don! We explain all the lore and the endless inside jokes we make! We also interview each other! Thanks to anyone who has ever listened! We...
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Glacially Musical #299 - MC Lars Talks Nerdcore Rap, Slayer, Edgar Allen Poe Lore, and More
For episode #299 we have a special guest for our chaser, @mc_lars ! We were just like peas and carrots for this wide-ranging chat about Edgar Allen Poe, KISS, Slayer's predilection for evil topics, 9/11, GWAR, separating art from the artist, his shift to touring less, and much more! MC Lars' new...
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Glacially Musical #298 - Danzig Makes a Statement with "Danzig III: How The Gods Kill"
In Episode 3 on Danzig, Glenn further explores his creativity and makes maybe the best album of his career! Remember to like and subscribe to our other channels, including: @GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666 @GhostCultLive References: Dad jokes, Roy Thomas Baker, Sammy Hagar,...
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GMP #297: Danzig Returns with A New Vibe on "Danzig II: Lucifuge"
In Episode 2 on Danzig (@DanzigVerotik), Glenn simultaneously makes a Heavy Metal masterpiece and a generational Blues album? How? We explore every angle on GMP! Rick Rubin "keeps working his magic," and Don reveals the history of the album, and the secret meaning behind the title. Remember to...
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GMP #296 - Danzig Changes Genres and Moods with His Solo-Band Debut Album (Review)
We kick off a new series on Danzig! How a fateful meeting with Rick Rubin changed everything for the punk rock icon from The Misfits and Samhain! Remember to like and subscribe to our other channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666 @GhostCultLive References:...
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GMP #295 Guns N Roses "Use Your Illusion II" - A Bloated Mess? (Review + Tier List)
For our final episode on Guns N Roses, we wrap it up with a nice bow with "Use Your Illusion II!" We deep-dive review UYI II, compare it to its brother UYI I, and even wishcast how good a one-album playlist made up of both records would sound. We also detail the turmoil of the band (enter Matt...
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GMP 294: Guns N Roses Gets Grandiose with "Use Your illusion I" (Deep Dive Review)
For our next episode on Guns N Roses, they go big and never go home with "Use Your Illusion I!" We examine the first album in a two-part series (historically released on the same day) and uncover its many merits, as well as some missteps! W. Axl Rose wins the battle against their management…
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GMP 293: What Are Our Favorite Live Albums Ever, and Why?
For a break from our series on Guns N Roses, we are each sharing our favorite live albums ever! We dig deep into what makes a great live album and how these albums (or a boxed set in one case) are signposts for our lives back in the day and even now! Remember to like and subscribe to our other...
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GMP #292: The High Highs and Low Lows of Guns N Roses' "GNR: Lies" Album
Is this album really live? Is it an EP? Is it undefinable by design? Is it any good, even?Remember to like and subscribe to our other channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666 @GhostCultLive References: Back Door Covid, @acdc, The Bobblehead Museum…
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GMP 291: Is Guns N Roses' "Appetite for Destruction" The Best Debut Album Ever
We give another new podcast; straight, no chaser! We kick off a new series on @gunsnroses with a deep dive on the early history of the band and "Appetite For Destruction!"Did the band live up to their self-awarded rep as "the most dangerous band in the world? You decide! Remember to like and...
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GMP 290: We End our Deicide Series with "Serpents of the Light!"
References: RIP Louis IX cat, unintended records, STDs x CDC, RIP Ozzy, Keefy got married, Don's prom date story from Vixen, RIP Jennifer Finch, Castle Rat with dicks, Dicks everywhere, Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit! https://southeastofheaven.threadless.com/Check out our latest…
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GMP #289 - More Old-School Deicide with a "Once Upon The Cross" Deep Dive
We continue our @DeicideVEVO series with their third album, "Once Upon The Cross!" Does this album stand up to their genre-classic first two records? Listen, and find out! Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666...
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GMP #288 - What is The One "Must Have" Vinyl Album from Your Favorite Band?
Nik is back, but we take on a chaser that Keefy and Don perhaps did not fully understand when Nik pitched it! Anyway, enjoy this convo! Check out Don and Keefy's interview with Dave Krusen (ex-@pearljam, ex- @CANDLEBOXOFFICIAL)https://youtu.be/me08Y_l3IyA Back to Deicide, next week!...
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GMP #287: Dave Krusen (ex-Pearl Jam) Talks "Loud Love Single" and King Ultramega
For this episode, we have a very special chaser episode! Nik was out sick, so Keefy and Don welcomed in a special guest: Rock And Roll Hall of Fame (@rockhall) drummer Dave Krusen! In addition to his drumming on @e08Y_l3IyA/edit's all-time classic "Ten" and a stint with@e08Y_l3IyA/edit, Dave…
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GMP #286 - Deicide Returns with "Legion" - and We Ask "How Much Satan is Too Much?"
We continue our Deicide series with the OSDM classic "Legion!" This album saw the band scale the Mount Rushmore of Death Metal along with Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Death, and Suffocation! Does this album hold up? Listen and find out! Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including:...
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GMP #285 - We Explore Deicide's Origin of Evil with Their Self-Titled Debut Album
Nik leads us into the darkness in a new series about the early albums from Deicide! We hit Nik's sanctified "Natural Hat Trick" of a band, song, and album title all present on "Deicide!" Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon...
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GMP #284: Why Do You Love Vinyl Records?
This week is a chaser where we ponder the question, "Why do you love about collecting vinyl records?"Also: What was the first album you owned (gifted or bought)?What was the first album you listened to on vinyl? Did you grow up in a musical home? What do you love most about vinyl that you don't…
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GMP 283 - AC/DC Levels Up for Bon Scott's Swan Song - "Highway To Hell"
We gotta finish.... our series on AC/DC! Bon Scott died after making and touring "Highway To Hell" - which is a real mindjobber if you think too hard about it! Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including: @GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666 References: Dynamic...
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GMP 282 - AC/DC Pumps Up The Volume on "Powerage"
The terrible trio is back at it with episode 4 of our @acdc series! Is the title "Power-age" or "Poweage" - as in, one word? We don't really know the answer, folks! Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666…
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Glacially Musical Pouredcast 281 - AC/DC Brawls and Balls on "Let There Be Rock"
Episode three in our AC/DC series, and the band is also nearly dropped again, but makes a straight-up rocker of an album with "Let There Be Rock!"Remember to like and subscribe to our channels, including:@GhostCultMag @talkingthetalkwithdon @GhostCultKeefy666 References: Keefy's potential…
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GMP #280 - Record Store 2026: A Tale of Love and Fury
Don is out sick, so Nik and Keefy dissect Record Store Day 2026 for the chaser. Do we even want to take part in this anymore? References: Almost Famous, Christopher Lee's life was a whole ass movie, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Everclear, California, everything, Live Nation, and more. Buy Don's…
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GMP 279 - AC/DC Returns with The Gritty "Dirty Deeds Done Cheap"
Episode two in our AC/DC series, and it's a turbulent time for the band despite the success of "High Voltage!" Crazy beef with the label, singer drama, and an aborted EP, all of which almost spelled doom for the band! References: The Wedding Singer, The Office (USA), Almost Famous, Lord of the...
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GMP 278: The Convoluted Early Days of AC/DC and "High Voltage" and "TNT"
Don is back, and he is leading our new series on Bon Scott-era AC/DC! The humble start of one of the longest-running Hard Rock bands ever! References: Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit! https://southeastofheaven.threadless....Check out our last series on @Megadeth • Megadeth ⛓️💀⛓️ For...
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GMP: #277 Heaven And Hell "Breaking Out of Heaven" Boxed Set, Unboxing, and Review
Don is out sick, so rather than start a new series, our listeners get a bonus chaser! Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath with Dio) and their new boxed set! References: Mallrats, Goodfellas, Clerks, Revenge of The Sith, space boots, Unlocking childhood traumas, bad dreams, Nelly, Black Sabbath brought...
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GMP 276 - Spring 2026 Vinyl Trauma Dump and Unboxing
Time for a new chaser before we begin out next series on @acdc! And it's a goody - we do a vinyl "trauma dump" (c 2023- N. Cameron) where we have saved up some 25 records, and we unbox em, discuss our buying and shopping habits, and uncover the mysteries of all the swirly colors! References:...
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Glacially Musical 275 - Is Megadeth's "Rust In Peace" The Best Thrash Metal Album Ever?
The final episode of our Megadeth series (for now) focuses on "Rust In Peace!" This is the album Deth will be remembered for! Also, we have a theme song now! References: Don has always loved Dio and vinyl, Keefy hates scary clowns, Mallrats, The Whale, hair metal, The Monkees, Metallica, Ferengi...
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Glacially Musical 274 - The Curious Case of Megadeth's "So Far... So Good... So What..."
We dropped us one of those new episodes! This week, we talk about So Far, So Good... So What? by Megadeth YouTube link below, or catch us on your favorite podcast provider! youtube.com/watch?v=LdG11GW8-8o&feature=youtu.be
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Glacially Musical 273 - Forecasting The 2026 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
We disect the nominees for the @rockhall class of 2026 including @ironmaiden, @philcollins, @inxs, @BillyIdol, @WuTangClan, @joydivisionofficial / @neworder, @oasisinetofficial, PiNK, @SadeSME, @Shakira, @luthervandross, @MsLaurynHill, @Croweology, @jeffbuckleymusic,...
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GMP 272: Megadeth Upgrades with "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying"
Episode two of the @Megadeth series is on tap as we explore "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying!" Also, is 1986 the greatest year ever in metal history? References: Sophisticated jokes, drugs are bad, NASA diapers/stadium pals, 10-dollar words, Donkey Punching J.J. French, Casino logic, most…
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GMP 271: Kicking off The Megadeth Series with "Killing is My Business..."
The gang is back for a new series opener for our first-ever series on Megadeth! We recently reviewed their new/final album on a chaser, but how does their debut album "Killing is My Business... And Business is Good" hold up after 41 years? Listen and find out! References: Goodfellas, Casino,...
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GMP 270: PODCAST: Glacially Musical #270 - Record Store Day 2026 Sliced, Diced, and Previewed
The Tri-namic Trio of Nik, Don, and Keefy are coming in hot for a deep dive on the rock and metal albums dropping this Record Store Day. What is it all about, what does it mean, how to shop, and not be duped. Record Store Day, which is this April 18th! Buy Don's shirts and support his weed...
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Glacially Musical #269 - Ronnie James Dio's "Dream
Don is back, and we finish our series on the solo career of Ronnie James Dio with "Dream Evil!" Don loves this album, and Nik and keefy are afraid of Don, now!Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit!https://southeastofheaven.threadless....Check out our last series on the…
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Glacially Musical #268 - Ronnie James Dio's Synth-Heavy "Sacred Heart" Reviewed
Don is back, and we continue our series on the solo career of Ronnie James Dio with "Sacred Heart!" We ask the question no one has ever dared to ask - did Dio's entire career peak before 1987? Buy Don's shirts and support his weed habit!https://southeastofheaven.threadless....Check out our last...
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Glacially Cult Crossover #10 Megadeth New Album Unboxing and Review
Keefy and Nik go live without Don (who was out sick). We unbox and review the new @Megadeth album! Sorry about Nik's audio issues towards the end. Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6Music business consulting call $75Support us...
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Glacially Musical 267 - Ronnie James Dio's Top Heavy "The Last In Line" Reviewed
More Dio! "The Last In Line" was Ronnie James Dio's first platinum album, and is a fan favorite? We explore if it holds up in 2026. We reference Smurfs + Snorks (nsfw), Kevin Smith movies, Drain S.T.H., Artists with a letter or a number in their band, U2 (ugh), Paul Di'Anno, Ranch dressing sucks,...
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GMP 266: Ronnie James Dio Strikes Back (at Sabbath) with "Holy Diver"
We start a new series on Heavy Metal legend Ronnie James Dio and his solo band Dio! We cover his acrimonious split from Black Sabbath after lest than two years, and his killer first solo band! Did you know Ronnie produced Holy Diver? Buy Don's shirts and support his weed...
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Glacially Cult Crossover #9 RIP Rob Reiner and Revisiting "This Is Spinal Tap"
We are joined by St. Louis legend DJ Mikey (IYKYK) as we discuss "This Is Spinal Tap" - which perfected the mockumentary genre. Clerks, Dogma, Suicidal Tendencies, Keefy's microphone died halfway through so apologies there is 25% less Keefy this week. Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions…
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Glacially Musical 264 - Queensrÿche Brings Metal to a Post-Grunge World with "Promised Land"
We conclude our series on Queensryche (and Nik is thrilled) with "Promised Land!" How did the band fare following two huge commercial hits, and make their way in the crowded Nirvana/Alt-Rock/"Black Album" Metallica new reality of mid-90s music? We make references to The Simpsons, Seymour Butts…
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Glacially Musical 263 - Queensrÿche's Streamlined "Empire" Album Reviewed - Is it Their Best?
We sally forth with more @QueensrycheOfficial albums - taking on the follow-up to "Operation: Mindcrime" with "Empire!" Did they make their best record? Did they influence @metallica to make the "Black Album?" Watch and see! We make references to Hockey Fights, @recordstoreday Black Friday,...
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The Glacially Cult Crossover #8 - Potpourri Edition
The gang does a chaser episode where we discuss the pros and cons of Record Store Day / RSD Black Friday! Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6Music business consulting call $75Support us...
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Glacially Musical 261 - Queensrÿche's Ambitous New Direction on "Operation: Mindcrime" (Reviewed)
Nik is back so the boys are back in to-o-o-ownnn! We continue with Queensryche and their wild third album, "Operation: Mindcrime!" Did they succeed at making at "Pink Floyd-type" album for metalheads? You decide! We make references to Office Space, Phantom Menace, Revenge of The Sith, A New Hope,...
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Glacially Musical 260 - The First Steps of Queensrÿche (Debut EP and First Two Albums) Reviewed
Nik was out sick, so the other two Turkey's Don and Keefy kicked off our new series on Queensryche! After Jimi Hendrix and Heart and before Seattle grunge changed the world, The Rÿche put the city on the map with their NWOBHM-inspired music! Check out our last series the Layne Staley-years of…
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The Glacially Cult Crossover #7 - David Gilmour "The Luck and Strange Concerts" Review
Nik, Don and Keefy take on the new @davidgilmour ( @pinkfloyd ) live album "The Luck And Strange Concerts" live album boxed set! Is it worth the hype and the money? We will tell you the answer! Nik to proper English translation:Gilly Dilly = new David Gilmour live albumRodger Dodger = new Roger...
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Glacially Musical 258 - The Final Alice In Chains Chapter with Layne Staley - "MTV Unplugged"
Nik, Keefy , and Don close the door on our Alice In Chains series with their "MTV Unplugged!" We discuss both the live broadcast, and the later version on the full album. Also a wrap on the last Layne years, and his sad passing in 2002. How does AIC Unplugged stack up to others like Nirvana, and...
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GMP 257 - Alice In Chains Shares its Final Studio Album with Layne Staley - "Tripod"
Nik, Keefy , and Don continue our foray into @aliceinchains with their 1995 self-titled album affectionately called "Tripod" - much to their dismay. This album seemed like a labor of love to finish in the face of tough circumstances. What do you think of this experimental album? Critics didn't...
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GMP 255: Alice In Chains Gets Two Hits for The Price of One with "Jar of Flies"
Nik, Keefy , and Don return with more Alice In Chains! We discuss the aftermath of "Dirt" - including the departure of Mike Starr. We chart the course from Lollapalooza, The "Last Action Hero" and "Clerks" soundtracks, and "Jar of Flies!" Check out our last series on the first 15 years of Ozzy...
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The Glacially Cult Crossover #6 - The Life and Times of Ace Frehley of KISS
Nik, Don, and Keefy will discuss the passing and the legacy of Ace Frehley of KISS. Bring a box of Kleenex Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6Music business consulting call $75Support us...
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Glacially Musical #254 - Alice In Chains Show Off Their Angels and Demons with "Sap" and "Dirt"
Nik and Keefy , minus Don, continue with @aliceinchains! We examine AIC's meteoric rise after "Facelift" - both with "Sap" - the "Singles" soundtrack, and then "Dirt!" Win tickets to see The Cult and Death Cult in Los Angeleshttps://gleam.io/lHLTd/goldenvoice-th...Check out our last series on…
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About this show
The GMP is a Heavy Metal Podcast that takes a deep dive into a series of albums by a given band.We also talk vinyl, news, and beer.It's a weekly happy hour for music nerds.
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Nik Boom Boom
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