# Talking Metal One of the longest running podcasts. We talk about hard rock and metal. Hosted and produced by Mark Strigl. Guests have included members of Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Exodus, System Of A Down, Motorhead, Kiss, Megadeth, Korn and many more. Established in 2005 by Mark Strigl and John "Ostronomy" Ostrosky. Please visit MarkStrigl.net for more info. Bonus content by Mark Strigl is available on Patreon. Page: Feed: --- ## TM 1004 Strigl Spins Tunes _2026-08-18_ Alestorm, Babylon AD & Bruce Dickinson. Support Talking Metal on Patreon! For just $7 a month or more , you can get a Talking Metal T-shirt shipped anywhere in the world . patreon.com/talkingmetal ⁠ And please follow Mark on Instagram: @markstrigl Thanks for listening and supporting Talking Metal! Music cleared by Lickd. License e89823233ac14f53a2e2a76345297397 (J3GkQZX7y29) Song Mistress of Mercy… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/6e5a000e-ccb4-4303-b427-220493d341fe.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 1003 Becky Baldwin Interview _2026-08-04_ Talking Metal Episode 1003 — Becky Baldwin On Episode 1003 of Talking Metal , Mark Strigl interviews bassist Becky Baldwin , who plays bass on the new solo album from Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Becky talks about her love of heavy metal, her approach to playing bass, and how she got involved with Tony Iommi’s new album. She reveals that Iommi was actually considering having Geezer Butler play… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/2e61e755-e5f2-449d-9e2f-61c5033e6ee5.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 1002 Strigl Meets Ronnie James Dio 40 years ago _2026-07-21_ Talking Metal Episode 1002 Support Talking Metal and become part of the show by joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/talkingmetal7 . Every Patreon supporter gets a shout-out at the beginning of each episode, and supporters at $7/month or more receive an official Talking Metal T-shirt , shipped anywhere in the world. You’ll also get exclusive bonus content, direct access to me, and opportunities to… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/cb44bc6d-46d8-46cd-b3d7-5bd714aa1a60.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 1001 LORRAINE LEWIS - Femme Fatale _2026-07-13_ Talking Metal returns with Episode 1001! This week, Mark Strigl celebrates the music of Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, and more. The episode also features an extensive interview with Lorraine Lewis, best known as the frontwoman of Femme Fatale and Vixen. Lorraine discusses her upcoming European tour, Blacklist Union, Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat, Nita Strauss, the former members of Femme Fatale,… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/07ebabc9-4d59-47b1-9113-555b623fd8ca.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 1000 - Mark Strigl is joined by Supporters _2026-07-04_ I am joined by some of my Patreon supporters for Talking Metal 1000. To anyone who ever listened to an episode of this show - THANK YOU! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . 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Opus and Michael Modeste of Dead by Wednesday hang with Mark Strigl on episode 998 of the Talking Metal podcast. Hang with Mark Strigl June 13, 2026 at Toad's Place in CT for the Stevie Nicks and Black Sabbath tribute show. https://deadbywednesday.com/ Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/03af2cee-9208-4c7f-83de-9b2d188b4877.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 997 Di'Anno – Iron Maiden's Lost Singer Movie Review _2026-06-02_ Mark Strigl reviews the new documentary on the late Iron Maiden singer Paul DiAnno. Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/554a8ff5-ae14-4a5e-9cad-be8a670074a3.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## TM 996 Podcaster and Primer 55 Bassist Joshua Toomey _2026-05-27_ Interview topics with Joshua Toomey include Primer 55, Bobby Burns, Fred Durst. Stand, David Ellefson and podcasting. Support the show for as little as $2 a month here: patreon.com/talkingmetal - $7 a month supporters get a Talking Metal t-shirt. Follow Mark: Instagram @MarkStrigl Spread the word: Tell your friends about the Talking Metal podcast! Now in its 21st year. 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