The Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe

Part 2 of 3 — Featuring Georgia Lunch, HR RepresentativeGeorgia Lunch is still in the building. The animal trough situation remains unresolved. And somehow the Metal Shoppe has descended into one of the deepest, most gloriously unhinged rock music conversations in the show's history.Part 2 picks up right where Part 1 left off — Georgia Lunch is still on her post-air-guitar-travel welfare check, Noman is still navigating the ongoing saga of Donnie Rhames, tapestries, and corporate intrigue, and Rory is along for the ride as things spiral beautifully out of control.This episode covers:The Metallica and Lou Reed Lulu album — the podcast that covers it one track at a time needs a year between songs to recover, and honestly that tracksStars — the iconic 1985 heavy metal charity recording — the backstory, the Spinal Tap cameo that somehow was real, Ronnie James Dio making the calls, Rough Cut under Dio's umbrella, Kevin Dubrow in the pink jacket getting a lead vocal, and Yngwie J. Malmsteen making sure no one confused him with the other YngwieBeck Bogert and Appice — the supergroup trio that wrote Superstition before Stevie Wonder made it famous, and why Carmine Appice doesn't get enough credit for anythingThe Quiet Riot deep cut — Paul Shortino and the QR3 album, and why it's the only Quiet Riot album worth owningThe Desmond Child extended universe — turns out he wrote Poison by Alice Cooper, and the trivia game to identify which mystery artist hired him for their second album after the first one didn't sellKane Roberts — the bodybuilder guitarist with the preposterous Rock Doll video and the Desmond Child-penned songs nobody asked for but some of us deeply lovedJodi Bon Jovi — Jon's cousin — released an album. It exists. It's not great. She covers Jefferson Airplane's Somebody to Love. The definitive Bon Jovi family power ranking is established for the first time on recordThe complete Kiss deep dive — Gene vs Paul, the theory that Gene was the draw for comic book kids who didn't understand what Plaster Caster meant, why Paul only did one eye with the makeup, Kiss Revenge as possibly the greatest non-makeup Kiss album, Spit as an underrated banger, Vinnie Vincent trying to sell his decade-long solo project for $200 a song or a million dollars for the mastersBrent Fitz from Winnipeg — playing with Triumph, April Wine, Bruce Kulik, and Gene Simmons — the Winnipeg connection that keeps coming backMixtapes from Hell — the Cinderella podcast that plays every song in the catalog and builds the ultimate mixtape — and yes, the theme songs written for the three hosts are played live on airSeatGeek and Fast Fred — the AI podcast with the fake beard and the wig — continues to be mocked with increasing affectionPart 2 of 3. It gets better from here.Music featured this episode:Beck Bogert and Appice, Quiet Riot, Stars, Kiss (Revenge, Dressed to Kill, Hot in the Shade), Kane Roberts, Dogma, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, ClutchFind us everywhere: @seangeekpodcastWebsite: seanmcginty.caSupport the show: patreon.com/seangeekpodcast🎙️ Certified Geek — $5/month🎸 True Geek — $10/month👑 Supreme Geek — $20/month🤘 Metal Shoppe Tier — $75/month

Part 3 of 3 — The Georgia Lunch Farewell SessionAll good things must end. Georgia Lunch's HR welfare check concludes in the most Metal Shoppe way imaginable — with a Vinnie Vincent diss track, a Jodi Bon Jovi deep dive, a full debate on band name ownership, Steel Panther, and Rob Halford's Fight closing out the trilogy.Part 3 picks up right where Part 2 left off. Georgia is still in the building. The trough is still a concern. And somehow we've arrived at one of the deepest, most genuinely informed music conversations the Metal Shoppe has ever hosted.This episode covers:Lich King's Black Metal Sucks — a diss track aimed at an entire genre, played for the room. Georgia's verdict: diplomatic. Noman's verdict: it's on the playlistSlaughter's Burning Bridges — the Vinnie Vincent diss track with a spoken bridge in Mark Slaughter's shrieky falsetto that remains one of the most unhinged moments in hair metal history. The full origin story: how three members of Vinnie Vincent Invasion escaped, how Chrysalis kept the band and fired Vinnie, how Bobby Rock got replaced by the ridiculously pretty Blas Elias, and how Bobby Rock ended up in Nelson — who apparently partied harder than anyoneThe original Incubus — thrash metal from the late 80s, nothing to do with the other Incubus, later renamed Opprobrium to avoid confusion. One subscriber on YouTube. The other Dagger also turns up with one subscriber and causes confusionThe Slaughter/Canadian Slaughter confusion — two different bands, wildly different sounds, Rory caught in the middleJodi Bon Jovi — Jon's cousin — finally gets her song played. Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane cover). The verdict: something happened. The website exists. She looks like Jon. The album cover raises questionsThe Guess Who saga — Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings suing the drummer who owned the name for misrepresentation, winning, reclaiming the name, then touring as the Guess Who with only two of the four original members. The CCR/John Fogerty parallel. The Foreigner deep dive — when does a band stop being itself and become a cover band of itself? Jeff Pilsen in everything. The Hurricane/Foreigner connection nobody knewSatchel from Steel Panther was in Rob Halford's Fight — nobody knew, including usGeorgia's farewell speech — on finding community in music, in podcasting, in air guitar, on the importance of whimsy, and on what makes a great conversation. Noman and Rory are not fired. They may even get sick days. Do not push itMortal Sin by Fight closes the trilogyMusic featured this episode:Lich King, Slaughter, Incubus/Opprobrium, Jodi Bon Jovi, Fight, Steel Panther, Foreigner, The Guess WhoFind us everywhere: @seangeekpodcastWebsite: seanmcginty.caSupport the show: patreon.com/seangeekpodcast🎙️ Certified Geek — $5/month🎸 True Geek — $10/month👑 Supreme Geek — $20/month🤘 Metal Shoppe Tier — $75/month

HR has entered the building. 🏢🤘Georgia Lunch — Noman and Rory's long suffering HR representative — has dropped by the Metal Shoppe for a welfare check. And honestly, the welfare situation is concerning.Someone has been washing their hands in the hellhound trough. Nikki No Goodnik used the Metal Lord's throne room as a bathroom and cleaned up with thousand year old tapestries. Anthony was found naked in the ductwork and has since been promoted to Chairman. The Ice Pirates may or may not have dissolved Donnie Rhames in the animal trough. And SeatGeek and Fast Fred — a suspiciously attractive AI podcast — is trying to muscle in on the Patreon.But most importantly — Georgia has secured TWO pathways to the World Air Guitar Championships in Oulu, Finland. The Notorious Brunch is going to Finland. 🎸Also — Desmond Child lyrics are apparently the only known weapon against an angry Metal Lord. You give love a bad name. You're welcome.Part one of a three part series. It only gets better from here.🍺 Drinking: A League of Her Own Peach Pale Ale, the Gay-turade Fruity Punch, and a THC/CBD/Lion's Mane Breeze in a Liquid Death koozie. It's Pride Month at the Metal Shoppe and we support this.Companies mentioned in this episode:CactusAtomic RoosterWhite SnakeRough CutNikki no GoodnikIn ObscuriaSeatGeekFast FredG Love and Special SauceDaggerDogma

Belphegor, Zoikerberg the Meta Lord, and the true Metal Lorde are here to crank up the fun as they dive into the wild world of metal and mayhem! We’re kicking things off with a lively chat about Nomen and Rory’s unexpected day off – they’re off to see Angine de Poitrine, and we’re all about those rock and roll vibes! As we navigate through the banter and shenanigans, we’ll sprinkle in some delightful anecdotes about the mystical realms of metal, and who knows, maybe some tasty beverage recommendations too. Join us as we explore the intricacies of demonic duties, the trials of metal forging, and the hilarious antics that ensue when the boss is away! So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let’s jam out with some killer tunes and laughs!Takeaways:Belphegor and the Meta Lord dive into the unique dynamics of running a metal shop, exploring the roles of Nomen and Rory, who apparently got the day off!The playful banter between Belphegor and the Metal Lord highlights a mix of humor and camaraderie, making for a lively discussion about metal culture.In this episode, we tackle the importance of giving your team a break, as Belphegor explains why Nomen and Rory deserved some time away from the grind.We learn about the hilarious misunderstandings involving Zuckerberg and how he fits into the world of demons and metal lords, adding a layer of absurdity to the conversation.The podcast showcases a blend of humor and music, with references to classic metal bands and a light-hearted debate on the merits of various genres, including rock and metal.Belphegor and the Metal Lord engage in witty repartee, discussing everything from their favorite music to the quirks of their supernatural roles, making this episode a must-listen for metal fans.

Noman and Rory welcome — or perhaps tolerate — Nikki Nogoodnik, a former Rough Cutt roadie who answered a job posting of questionable legitimacy and ended up in the lunchroom of the Metal Shoppe. Between sorting out whether Nikki is actually employed here, a deep dive into Cactus and their influence on hard rock and metal, and a playlist that runs through Atomic Rooster, Edguy, Grayhawk, Paladin, and a virtual League of Legends metal band called Penta Kill, it's a full session. Also: a Catholic Satanist, a mini-disc player, and an incident involving a tapestry that nearly ended the working relationship before it began.

Nomen and Rory are back with a new episode celebrating International Women's Month with a curated metal showcase. The hosts dig into a selection of tracks spanning genres and borders, featuring The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black, Hexx, Die Spitz, PJ Harvey, Canopy, Death SS, TRIUMPHER, Skinflint, and Stone, sharing the stories behind the bands and what makes each pick stand out. It's a celebration of the artists pushing metal forward in all its forms. The episode also features a Patreon segment walking listeners through how to support the show and keep the metal coming.

In this episode, the new HR and AI assigned temps (Robertand Kevin from that other show) work with the Metal Lorde to save the plant.Can the chaos of the plastic be overtaken? Can they challenge Donnie Rames Jio?And what is the fate of Antony after finding out his deep dark secret?

Rory and Nomen welcome the hosts of InObscuria (Kevin and Robert) into The Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe after an HR- and AI-mandated intervention. What starts as corporate nonsense turns into an unexpected alliance—and a full-blown rescue mission to save poor Antony from HVAC imprisonment.

Months after Donnie Rames Jio seized control of the MetalShoppe, the factory has been transformed into a full-on plastic manufacturingfacility—shiny, sterile, and suspiciously eucalyptus-scented. Sean has been renamed(corporate rebranding strikes again), and he and Rory now smuggle metal musicin like it’s contraband on an intergalactic freighter. Antony Kitaen remainstrapped in purgatory—his own personal hell—and the Metal Lorde has vanishedwithout a trace. Can the factory withstand the onslaught of light rock andcorporate jargon? Stand behind the duo, crank the volume, and join the fight.Together… we save the plant.

It is Halloween. Is Antony behind the missing Donnie Rames Jio? How is Michael Bolton involved? And what does this have to do with hobgoblins? Is In Obscurian influencing our show? Has someone discovered our black hole we use to escape the plant?Carmine Appice has delivered his how-to drum guide to Rory and Sean. The boys rank the four Kiss solo albums.  Vincent Price is Halloween.We get into Blackened Thrash/Metal. Is anything more metal than neoclassical metal and Yngwie Malmsteen?#Halloween #Podcast #Metal #KISS #VincentPrice #YngwieMalmsteen #BlackenedThrashMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Shoutout to HR Georgia Lunch! Antony Kitaen’s been banished to the electrical system and swears revenge on the world’s worst manager, Donnie Rames Jio — the soft rock tyrant of the plant. Peeping Tom preaches plastic, Carmine Appice sings Donnie’s praises, and the crew faces freezing temps, strange visitors, and maybe a famous singer slumming it with the workers.#Podcast #ComedyPodcast #MetalHeads #GothMetal #WorkplaceChaos #SoftRock #CarmineAppice #WeirdPodMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Sean has just returned from the other side—Shediac—and he’s brought some Acadian Metal back for Rory. As the tracks spin, the two unravel the latest chaos on the plant floor: the fall of the Metal Lorde, the rise of one Donnie Rames Jio, and the mystery artist he wields as his weapon in the battle to purge the Shoppe of metal once and for all.#Podcast #NewEpisode #IndiePodcast #ComedyPodcast #MetalPodcast #SeanGeekPodcast #TheTrailerBehindTheMetalShoppe #MetalLorde #DonnieRamesJio #AcadianMetal #MetalHeads #UndergroundMetal #DIYScene #HeavyMetalCommunity #ObscureMetal #Usurped #PlantFloorChaos #ShoppeWars #MetalForeverMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Winnipeg breweries, #AirGuitar battles, and sham sandwiches with Tony. Pirate metal, Deadly Sinners, Anne Murray, and the great “Kiss plays Hell?” debate. Plus: swordplay with Lee Aaron, Rhapsody, and Christopher Lee.And yes, we even mention Taylor Swift. #MetalPodcast #CanadianContent #RockTalk #MetalPodcast #RockTalk #WinnipegBreweries #AirGuitar #CanadianContent #MetalLegends #KissBand #Gloryhammer #Alestorm #TaylorSwift #MusicDiscussion #MetalShoppe #PirateMetal #SwordplayMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

HR has sent Georgia “The Beast” Lunch to check in on Sean and Rory. Will Peeping Tom be on his best behaviour and wear pants? Will Tony permanently free himself from the lunchroom. Will someone make a faux pas? And will some metal get played?#podcast #music #metal #heavymetalMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Day 104 in the trailer behind the Metal Shoppe: Lee Aaron, Metal For Breakfast, sword skills, Jared Leto in Star Wars, Gentleman Ghost, ALF, and the Metal Lord's wrath. Oh, and we play some metal. 🤘#MetalShoppe #HeavyMetal #PodcastLifeMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

From the bowels of the lunchroom, Tony Kitaen sends a memo that might just save him from the Metal Lord. Oh and we play some metal.#podcast #music #metal Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Rory and Sean get stuck with Peeping Tom this week. He has skipped his duties on the floor after Dillon's accident and decided to crash the party. Oh, and they play some metal!#podcast #MetalShoppe #MusicPodcast #MetalBands #PlagueisHazzerd #Highwind #Propagandhi #Jinjer #Spiritbox #TwoMinutesToLateNight #HCE #Morax #Halestorm #MasterSpy #RhapsodyOfFire #BrandOfSacrifice #MetalMusic #SeanandRoryMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Whatever happened to Christian Corey, what happens when Christian Metal is played, what is the book of the profet Hobert Rarison, how we get Elliot Moist, worry about drinking spirit water, some great Winnipeg bands, more chicken with the press, parallel dimensions, doing some motorhead, having a Dwarven underground feast, having Trouble with Portuguese Metal, almost playing Ed Sheeran, stoner metal, doom, vinyl, how Antony pissed off the Metal Lord and got shunned to the Soul Asylum, we Lou Reed this shit up, dishing on Gloryhammer, we poke at the Metal Lord with Jesus Chrysler, Billy D Kevins from Smyrna, Alvin and Jobbs and their pet lizard Lizzo, and the country of Celtand.Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

100 Days Later… Rory and Sean share news about the tragedy at work, buttless chaps, problems on the press, HR woes, and… oh yeah… some metal!Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Rory has been missing for the last little while and in the meantime, Corey has been hired as his replacement. Rory returns with the Meta Lord who is fickle about his metal. What song of songs do they need to spin to keep him happy? #podcast #music #metal #hairmetalMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

On Day 8, the boys suspect Peeping Tom of some shenanigans and question his welding gloves. We also learn about Glen Danzog and the Fitmitts, Postman Emil, Manitoba Metal, the Gentleman Ghost, something about soap and an Alien Life Form, spa metal, unicorn invasions and… pumping iron. Join us on this Neverending Work Week.Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Bill E Bob crashes The Metal Shoppe! Expect heat, chaos, linguini, antisocial media, and Krampus. Winnipeg’s never been hotter. 🔥🤘 #MetalPodcastMentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Alone at The Metal Shoppe! Sean & Rory go full Metal while debating punchlines, beer, planets, ankle grinders & abstinence month. Chaos = achieved. Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Haunted? Check. Illegal labour? Check. Plankton snacks & Metal riffs? Double check. Another normal day at The Metal Shoppe. Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

We get roasted on the interwebs, rename Alex to Rory Employay, discover the iPod, and blast some killer tunes. Just another day at The Metal Shoppe! Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

Day 3 of working with Alex the Temp as he attempts to gain full time permanent status. What happened after the bike theft from last episode. And guess what? Someone has pirated us and has been distributing our show over the Interwebs! Be sure to find it on UsTube. The boss AND the Metal Lord both make appearances. And we praise the other Metal Lord, Christopher Lee.Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

It is another of work at the Metal Shoppe --- and by work, we mean sitting back and listening to Metal. Sean and Alex the Temp don’t care about doing any lousy work --- unless the boss shows up. And don’t get caught listening to Beyonce: because the METAL LORD will not approve! This episode is no different than last episode except someone tries to blackmail us.Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast

We are trying something new this week on the show and introducing the Metal Shoppe. During SeanGeek’s dayjob, he works for a metals shop. But what does that even mean in context to the show? And just who or what is the Metal Lord? He snuck his Zoom recorder into work and along with his co-workers, listens to metal all day. What are they playing today?Mentioned in this episode:Igor and the Master promote SeanGeekPodcast