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Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & BeyondFrom Bankruptcy at 24 to $35M: Building Profitable Business Through Discipline and Purpose with Mike ChaputFind Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com From Bankruptcy at 24 to $35M: Building Profitable Business Through Discipline and Purpose with Mike Chaput What if the worst business failure of your life became the foundation for 26 years of unbroken profitability? At 24, Michael Chaput bought a business that went bankrupt. At 50, he runs a $35 million company that hasn't had a single unprofitable month in 26 years—not through 2008, not through COVID, not ever. In this episode, Michael shares the hard-won lessons from hitting rock bo...
2026-01-2049 min
Sounds Like A Search And Rescue PodcastEpisode 218 - Hiking Comedy with Dave, 2025 Recaps, Whaleback Mountain Hike, White Mountain Mysteries - Louise Chaput and Patric McCarthyhttps://slasrpodcast.com/ SLASRPodcast@gmail.com Welcome to the sounds like a search and rescue podcast, this week we are joined for our year end episode by our friend and sometimes cohost, Dave or Dave shits in the woods fame. Dave will join me and nick with a year end reflection of all the hiking and adventures we did. Listen up and you can start planning for 2026 hiking and hear about some of the moments that stood out the most to us. Plus some jokes and shenanigans, we have local NH hiking news, recaps of...
2025-12-192h 12
The Business Philosopher Within YouWhy Activating Your Company Culture Matters More than You ThinkWhat does it take to build a company that performs at the highest level, and stays human at the core?In this second part of my conversation with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, we go beyond values-driven culture and explore the disciplines, systems and operational rhythms that make an organization truly self-sustaining.Mike’s journey -- buying his first business at 24 with borrowed money, failing, rebuilding, and ultimately creating one of the top-performing IT support companies in the country -- gives him a rare, grounded perspective on what “enduring success” actually looks like.Today...
2025-11-2659 min
The Business Philosopher Within YouCan You Scale Revenue Without Sacrificing Values? (Lessons from a CEO)Is it possible to scale a company to substantial revenues while nurturing a truly values-driven, people-centric culture without sacrificing purpose? In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You," host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, to explore this compelling question. Mike shares his journey from the founding of Endsight to its current success, emphasizing the significance of a people-centric culture and the alignment of vision with daily operations.Tune in and you will develop your own unique insights into how a well-crafted vision can include all stakeholders, creating a win-win...
2025-11-121h 08
BizBlendBridging Strategy and Culture: How Leaders Turn Theory Into Execution with Mike ChaputOn The BizBlend Podcast, host Sana and guest Mike Chaput unpack why “great on paper” strategies collapse in the real world—and how to fix it fast. Chaput traces his arc from buying a company at 24 and going bankrupt to building a $35M operation by aligning strategy with culture. Expect blunt talk on values that drive execution, Maslow’s hierarchy at work, “disagree and commit,” and why leaders must submit to the culture they set. Practical frameworks for startup founders and enterprise leaders who want measurable outcomes, not deck theater.
About the Guest:
Mike Chaput is a founder-CEO...
2025-11-0546 min
Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company PodcastPersonal Questions That Build Stronger TeamsSend us a textPull the Chute podcast features Mike Chaput, President and CEO of Endsight.Mike Chaput bought his first company at 24 with borrowed money and no experience—a move that led to early failure and bankruptcy, but also ignited a lifelong drive to understand what makes businesses succeed. He took those hard-won lessons and built a new company from the ground up, scaling it to $35M in revenue with 140 employees, best-in-class margins, and a values-driven culture.With degrees from Columbia Business School and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Mike blen...
2025-11-0335 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherRebuilding From Rock Bottom:Turn Bankruptcy Into a Breakthrough with Mike ChaputHow Do You Rebuild After Everything Crashes Down?In this episode, Mike Chaput joins Bill to share the raw, unfiltered story of what it really takes to recover from business failure. From filing bankruptcy just six months after his son was born to eventually building a stable, resilient business, Mike opens up about the toll stress took on his health, the importance of strong relationships, and how every step forward came from embracing failure. Topics explored in this episode:(03:00) Mike’s Entrepreneurial Start*Banks and pri...
2025-09-1746 min
Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyMFP 347 Families Under Fire - Facing Cultural ChallengesThe family is where children discover how to be human. - Archbishop Charles Chaput Summary In this episode, Mike and Alicia tackle some of the toughest family challenges with honesty, humor, and hope. These questions were submitted to us at the Midwest Family Conference, but we never got to them! We talk about things like how to respond to a loved one with a temper or a dysfunctional family that seems to fight constantly. What practical steps can parents take to guard their family culture when outside influences pull in the op...
2025-08-2557 min
Small Fortune PodcastEp 55: Right Motives, Right Vision, Right Values: Lessons in Business Success with Mike ChaputIn this episode, fellow Berkeley Haas School MBAs and podcasters (!) Carol Collison and Mike Chaput discuss Mike’s journey to establishing his successful, high-growth IT services company, Endsight. Mike outlines concepts in technology, including how agentic AI might be used by wineries to increase DTC sales and operational efficiency. The conversation also includes the experience and lessons Mike learned through an early bankruptcy that led to his current business success. Some key management ideas Mike outlines include how vision, values and motives work to create a company culture that leads to growth.
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2025-08-0537 min
MSP Mindset with Damien StevensHis "Secret" to Growing a $35M MSP with No PEServosity doesn't just store your data — they test, validate, and guarantee it’s recoverable every single day ►► https://bit.ly/43Gd3hIWhat does it really take to grow an MSP to $30M+—without private equity, hype, or shortcuts? In this episode, I sit down with Mike Chaput, CEO of Endsight, who scaled his MSP to 150+ employees and over 20 locations across the U.S.But his story didn’t start there. In fact, Mike’s first business ended in personal bankruptcy—and the lessons from that experience changed everything about how he built Endsight.Today, Endsigh...
2025-04-241h 30
The Hockey Writers Podcast NetworkThe Hockey Writers Ice Time - What We Know, Think We Know & Don't Know About This SeasonThe NHL season has reached the holiday break. So we talk about what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about the 2024-25 so far. Mike Fink is joined by Edgar Chaput and Spencer Lazary as the three provide insights on the season so far. If you like this episode, make sure to listen to THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be found exclusively on The Hockey Writers Substack.
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2024-12-2436 min
The Hockey Writers Podcast NetworkThe Hockey Writers Ice Time: 2024-25 NHL Season PreviewA long episode today but a worthwhile one. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro & Edgar Chaput to predict the division winners, Presidents' Trophy winner, Awards & Stanley Cup Final.
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2024-10-081h 34
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" with guest Mike ReyesHello dear listeners!
Long time no see! It has been more than a minute since we dropped an episode. In the spirit of the season of giving, we figured that we'd drop some recordings that have sat on the shelf for a while.
In this particular episode, co-host Edgar and very special guest Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend discuss Ian Fleming's "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." That's right, we're continuing the Fleming Second Edition series.
The hosts try their best not to think about Diana...
2023-12-291h 32Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyMFP 265: Brothers and Sisters - Our First Community"The family is where children discover how to be human." - Archbishop Charles Chaput Over and over again people ask us how to help their kids get along with each other. We usually respond that of course their kids don't get along - because they are kids! That is what you are doing as a parent. You are the ones teaching them how to live at peace with other human beings in the world and they are practicing what you teach them in your home! This is the training ground for their lives. But that doesn't mean...
2023-11-2756 min
Where Peter IsSynodal Secrecy - Ideological Catholicism - StricklandWatchThis week on the debrief, Mike and Dominic discuss
1) Silence, communication & the synod
2) Archbishop Fernandez and ideological Catholics
3) The “Strickland Watch” in Tyler continues
Summary
1) Media access and transparency are becoming key topics as we approach next month's synodal assembly. Vatican journalists and synod watchers are expressing concerns that keeping the proceedings inside the synod hall private (which has been the tradition) will have the effect of keeping the faithful in the dark about what's happening at this pivotal event in the Church.
2) The reactions to recent intervies granted by Archbishop Victor Fernandez reveal ideological mindsets on both the right and...
2023-09-2040 min
The MUHC Foundation's Health MattersStories of hope and healing, the best of our three yearsWhile Health Matters is coming to an end on CJAD 800 by next week, Tarah Schwartz shares some of the most memorable moments from the last three years on Health Matters. In this episode, Suzanne Legge Orr introduces her journey as a co-chair of the Dream Big campaign at the MUHC Foundation and the significance of giving back. Mark Goren speaks about his father’s battle with pancreatic cancer and how this experience inspired his family to fundraise for the MUHC Foundation to help other families have positive outcomes. Dr. Genevieve Chaput discusses the common misconceptions and evolving landscape of pa...
2023-06-1839 minMessy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyMFP 203: Will My Kids Ever Get Along?"The family is where children discover how to be human. It's where they learn how to respect and love other people.. where they discover their place in a family story larger than themselves." -Archbishop Charles Chaput We meet parents all the time who tell us, "My kids don't get along!" and our response is, "Of course they don't get along. That is kind of what your job is as parents. To teach them how to live in peace with other people and they practice this with their siblings." Family is the training ground for life. This...
2022-08-1551 min
The James Bond ComplexEditing Bond With Simon Drake - Part 2: the 70sHello dear listeners,
We hope you enjoy discussions about film editing. Like, really REALLY like discussions about film editing, because we’re back this week to analyze more Bond films with a finely toothed comb. That’s right, it’s time to look at how the films of the 70s were stitched together.
Rest assured, we do our best to be as entertaining as we are (mostly) informative. How can we not when good friend of the show Simon Drake is back to accompany us? Consider the impressive topics we touch upon: sausage factories, editing while...
2022-03-091h 08
French-Canadian Legacy PodcastFCL News 2/1 & Martin Cadotte PreviewMelody is here to talk about interesting blogs and amazing events and then Jesse will let you know about next week's episode with Martin Cadotte. There isn't a bonus question this week because Mike messed up and included it in the full episode. Tune in next week for a great episode!
Where to find Martin Cadotte -
Website - https://www.productionsplayball.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/martincadotte
IMDB - https://www.imdb com/name/nm0128292/
Articles:
Franco Foods on NH Chronicle: https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-franco-foods-in-the-granite-state/38833373
Franco Foods latest episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnfDWAHAgOI
Prelude to...
2022-02-0105 min
The James Bond ComplexNo Time to Die with Friends: Part Two*This episode was recorded on November 7th, 2021.
Hello, dear listeners!
Happy New Year to you and your loved ones. But before looking ahead to 2022 and the highly anticipated 60thanniversary of our favourite film franchise, we’ll spend just a couple more weeks looking back at the undisputed highlight of 2021, No Time to Die. Much like last week when Emery and Jason a delightful roundtable, Matt and Edgar do the same with a new trio of guests.
And what a band of Bond aficionados we’ve offered the mics to. Mike Reyes of Cinema Blen...
2022-01-052h 11
The James Bond ComplexBlack Widow (2021)...Olga Kurylenko Detour!Привет!
It's no secret that we love our action-spy movies, in any and all shapes and forms. In a cinematic landscape filled with Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and humungous comic book movies, the spy film is akin to a breath of fresh air.
But what if the latest spy film IS a humungous comic book movie?!? Suspense!
That's right, this week Matt, Edgar, Jason and friend of the show Mike Reyes of Cinema Blend discuss the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe endeavour, "Black Widow", directed by Cate Shortland.
Natasha Romanoff is a character fans have long hoped would get her own film after s...
2021-07-141h 33
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: Moonraker with Mike Reyes from Cinema BlendWow! What an episode we have in store for you!
We brought back former guest Mike Reyes of Cinema Blend to discuss Fleming's third novel "Moonraker". This episode goes all over the place from Tobey Stephens having played Bond probably more times than any actor to this day to a potential new show where we would cover No Time To Die minute by minute (whenever it comes out). Mike is a fantastic guest with a unique perspective and he really shines in this episode as we cover Hugo Drax, Willy Krebs, Gala Brand, The Moonraker rocket and of course James B...
2021-07-071h 19
Sounds Like A Search And Rescue PodcastIntroducing White Mountains Beginner Hikeshttps://slasrpodcast.com/ Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This weeks episode highlights the best beginner hikes in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Topics Podcast updates Drink discussion More naked people discussion Future hiking plans Beginner Hikes in the White Mountains Mt. Major Mount Cardigan Welch Trail Mount Pemigewasset Black Cap Square Ledge...
2021-05-141h 08
Affirmation PodA Conversation on Anti-Asian HateWe've seen and heard the rise of anti-Asian hate and attacks. Thank you to everyone who has checked in with me.Here's my first Fireside chat where you'll hear a variety of voices and perspectives on racism. I encourage you to take some time out to listen to "A Conversation on Anti-Asian Hate"The sister episode to this one is Episode 263 Affirmations Because Black Lives Matter Thanks for listening to our Fireside chat!Here's more about the guests and some more conversations and resources to help stop Asian hate.GU...
2021-04-0947 min
The James Bond ComplexNovember 2020 Debriefing with guest Mike Reyes from Cinema Blend!Hello dear listeners,
It's been a little while since our last Debriefing episode, but good things come to those who wait. Heh, and with respect to Bond fans we're very good at waiting!
This week we invite a new friend to the show. Mike Reyes is a regular contributor to the Cinema Blend website which covers pop culture in all its shapes and forms, from films to video games and everything in between. Ooh!
After establishing that Mike does NOT work for a café called Cinnamon Blend nor that he is a barista, we delve into a plethora of October a...
2020-11-251h 54
The Jason Clause ShowGetting good at looking for employees landed Endsight back on the Inc. 5000.Everyone is looking for employees right now. It may even be your single biggest challenge to growth. That's how we felt, but not anymore. We've made fundamental changes to our business that have allowed us to staff significant growth over the last three years. In fact, Getting good at looking for Employees and keeping them landed Endsight back on the Inc. 5000 after a multi year absence.
In this episode I share a little more detail about the many of those changes including:
Learning lean management principles
Rethinking the way we recruit and retain team members
Technology that helped us along the...
2019-11-1200 min
The James Bond ComplexInterview With "Permission To Die" writer/illustrator Mike GrellHello dear listeners!
A few weeks ago you listened to Mathieu and Edgar wax about the long forgotten comic book story "Permission to Die" from writer-artist Mike Grell. What you may not have known is that the podcast was able to meet up with the man himself in early July during the Montreal Comic-Con. Grell was offering autographs and original art pieces to fans, and when we found out about his presence at the convention, it was clearly an opportunity not to be missed.
Although Mike Grell was a super swell guy, Edgar was distracted by...
2019-09-0419 min
The James Bond ComplexPermission To Die - By Mike GrellHello dear listeners!
Since the fall of 2015, 007 has been back in comic book and graphic novel form thanks to the talented people at Dynamite Entertainment. Just being able to ingest little nuggets of Bond goodness on a monthly basis has been heavenly, so much so that hosts Mathieu and Edgar have more than once spent time on the show reviewing some of the already fully published story arcs. Perhaps because Bond and comics don’t naturally go hand in hand, perhaps because of its dubious history, but it seems that to this day many Bond fans aren’t aw...
2019-08-2140 min
The James Bond ComplexJuly 2019 DebriefingWe just finished our 2019 Montreal Comic-con panel. We took a few minutes of our busy day to have a cup of coffee and talk about this fantastic week-end. Our meet-up with Jeff Wybo of james Bond Canada and Jean Goyette of Club James Bond France. Our meeting with Michael Madsen (Damian Falco in Die Another Day) and James Bond comic book creator Mike Grell (Permission To Die) as well as encounters with other fans and fellow influencers.
2019-07-1037 min
The OPENForum PodcastOPEN @ SHAPE VTIt's conference season and the OPENForum Podcast was on location at the SHAPE Vermont state convention! Tune in to hear Mike Martinez as he attempts to capture the buzz from Vermont's leadership (Phil Chaput, Matt Bristol, and Kate McCord), presenters and attendees! There was even a Matt LeBlanc sighting! (no, not that one...)
Vermont puts on one of the finest Phys Ed conferences in the country; between the FREE adventure ropes course, the people, the sights and the sounds, there was ALMOST too much to capture in one podcast. Come see why we were #KillingItInKillington!
2018-11-0746 min
Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and FamilyMP 098: Parenting as a Team Raising children is beautiful but also hard work. It's a task for unselfish, devoted parents. ~ Archbishop Chaput Parenting is not for cowards, that is for sure! Thankfully, God gives children two parents who, when they work together, can provide the best environment for their child. But working together can be tough. Spouses come from different backgrounds, have different personalities, virtues, and vices. All of this needs to be worked through to get in sync with each other. Presenting a united front to your children is not only good for them, its good for you and your marriage...
2018-10-2444 min
Decibel Geek PodcastTop 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos - Ep308The Countdown to Vindication is on as we share our Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos! Additionally, we're sharing our thoughts on the Atlanta KISS Expo which is just days away. It's been over twenty years since Vinnie has appeared in public and this week he's doing it in a big way. The now-sold out Atlanta KISS Expo is sure to be a real experience for KISS and Vinnie fans. What has he been up to? What are his plans for the future? Moreover, did he save his former employers? Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos B...
2018-01-171h 38
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Perry Richardson Thinks YoStryper bassist Perry Richardson returns to Decibel Geek this week to discuss his new gig and spin some great songs. In this episode, you'll hear details on the circumstances that led to Perry landing the gig as well as future plans for the band. Additionally, Perry spins Six Songs that have a personal meaning to him. The stories that go along with his choices are, as expected, entertaining.Perry RichardsonIn this Six Songs episode, Perry Richardson spins tracks by artists such as Judas Priest, Angel, Crimson Glory, and more! Be sure to catch Perry Richardson out on...
2018-01-121h 34
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Perry Richardson Thinks You Should Hear - Ep304Stryper bassist Perry Richardson returns to Decibel Geek this week to discuss his new gig and spin some great songs. In this episode, you'll hear details on the circumstances that led to Perry landing the gig as well as future plans for the band. Additionally, Perry spins Six Songs that have a personal meaning to him. The stories that go along with his choices are, as expected, entertaining. Perry Richardson In this Six Songs episode, Perry Richardson spins tracks by artists such as Judas Priest, Angel, Crimson Glory, and more! Be sure to catch Perry...
2017-12-121h 36
Decibel Geek PodcastMystery Box - Ep301When Chris shows up with a box covered in question marks and filled with a wide variety of music, it makes for an interesting episode. After winning a box full of great music at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo courtesy of the Rock Strikes Ten podcast, the guys decide to pick some of their favorite tunes from the Mystery Box for play this week. If you haven't heard of Rock Strikes Ten, you're missing out. Host Joey Haynie spins ten songs that span numerous genres and educates you at the same time. It's a great show that Chris...
2017-11-171h 32
Decibel Geek PodcastRock n Roll Conspiracies - Ep299The guys return this week with a different type of episode as they discuss Rock n Roll Conspiracies. Joined by guest Casey Conspiracy, Chris and Aaron dig into some of the more high profile conspiracy theories related to the history of rock n roll; with some tangents thrown in for good measure. Topics include Paul is Dead, Jim Morrison and Elvis Alive, Nirvana 9/11, Kurt Cobain Murdered, Ace Frehley's UFO experience, the PMRC, and more. We hope you ENJOY Rock n Roll Conspiracies and SHARE with a friend! [caption id="attachment_33166" align="alignright" width="300"] Rock...
2017-11-012h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v31 - Ep295DBG VIP and host of Digital Killed the Radio Star podcast David Hudson joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v31. David was a supporter of the recent Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville. When asked for a desired show theme, Radio Sucks was his choice and this one is packed with great tracks. In this long-form music and discussion show you'll get tracks from Warrant, Tora Tora, Poison, Gaslight Anthem, RATT, Roxy Blue, Scorpions, Dream Theater, Skid Row, and Motley Crue. Radio Sucks Radio Show v31 Tora Tora and R...
2017-09-181h 50
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v28 - Ep273DBG VIP Joe Becht joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v28. In this two-hour music and discussion episode, Joe spins killer tracks from artists and albums that he think weren't given a fair shake by the mainstream radio community. However, in this long-form episode you'll get great songs from Skid Row, Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics, King's X, Angel, Trouble, Rush, Love/Hate, Cheap Trick, and The Cult. It's a fun ride with great stories and an even better soundtrack. Radio Sucks Radio Show v28 We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks R...
2017-02-182h 06
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear - Ep271Sirius/XM deejay Luc Carl joins Chris & Aaron this week for Six Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear. In this long-form episode, Luc and the guys discuss a variety of subjects including record store release days, why it's a bad idea to wear a Metallica shirt in front of Dave Mustaine, and the best motorcycle route in Tennessee among much more. Luc Carl On top of all that, Luc's got Six Songs that he thinks you, the listener, should hear. Great tunes from the likes of AC/DC, Faster Pussycat, Motorhead, Rhino Bucket, White Zombie, and...
2017-01-311h 56
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v27 - Ep262Chris and Aaron return this week to bring you another huge slab of great rock to shove down your ear holes with Radio Sucks Radio Show v27. In this hour-plus music and discussion episode, the guys talk about recent events including KISS Kruise VI that had the band donning their Creatures of the Night era costumes and performing such deep cuts as Rock n Roll Hell, Keep Me Comin', Wouldn't You Like to Know Me, and Radioactive. The guys also discuss the great material and contributions from the Decibel Geek team at the Rock N' Skull festival in Illinois...
2016-11-121h 25
Decibel Geek PodcastDemolicious vol2 - Ep255The guys are back this week to bring you a bunch of rare ear candy from some of your favorite bands with Demolicious vol2 - Ep255. Awesome tracks from legends such as Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, AC/DC, DIO, and Scorpions are included. Demolicious vol2 Demolicious vol2 also features some great unreleased gems from White Lion, Type O Negative, Skid Row, Killer Kane/W.A.S.P. and Angora. On top of all that, the guys share a short clip of a never-before-heard clip of Mr. Big's Eric Martin singing on the demo for Winger's 'Miles Away...
2016-09-131h 36
Decibel Geek Podcast1974 Year in Review Part 1 - Ep251Chris and Aaron are going back in time this week for the 1974 Year in Review Part 1; an hour-plus of pop culture, news stories, classic commercials, and loads of the music that made the first half of the year awesome. 1974 Year in Review Part 1 In this long form journey through the wayback machine, your host spin classic tracks from Foghat, Humble Pie, Sweet, Deep Purple, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Rush, Aerosmith, Budgie, Elf, The New York Dolls, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, Status Quo, Budgie, Black Oak Arkansas, Uriah Heep, Johnny Winter, and some new band called KISS...
2016-08-111h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastAce Stories with Crazy Joe Renda - Ep249Producer and longtime friend of Ace Frehley, Crazy Joe Renda stops by to share Ace Stories about everyone's favorite spaceman. Joe first came to prominence in KISS fan circles with the novelty song, 'Eugene' released under the moniker of Crazy Joe & The Variable Speed Band. The song would go down in KISSTORY as Ace Frehley's first musical project outside of the band as he's a co-writer and co-producer of the song. Joe also founded and ran North Lake Sound studio in White Plains, NY along with fellow songwriter Chip Taylor (known for ' Wild Thing', 'Rock Soldiers' and 'Angel...
2016-07-261h 16
Decibel Geek PodcastKISS Shoulda Been a SingleThe podfather, Ken Mills, joins Chris & Aaron this week for KISS Shoulda Been a Single as KISSMAS in July rolls on! In this long form discussion and music episode, the guys each pick 5 songs from all of KISStory that they think shoulda been a single. These could be songs that would have rescued ill-fated albums in the KISS catalog as well as songs that could have made a successful album even more successful. KISS Shoulda Been a Single 15 different KISS albums are used as sources; from the early days all the way to 2012 s...
2016-07-192h 13
Left Wing Lock Fantasy Hockey PodcastEpisode 50: Fantasy Hockey Playoffs
In this week's episode, Mike and Patrick get you ready for the fantasy hockey playoffs. Find out just how badly Braden Holtby has played since January 1st, what kind of impact Ovechkin's lower-body injury is having on his production, and why the Nashville Predators are getting hot at just the right time. This week's unsustainable segment will focus on goalies. We'll help you use this week's NHL schedule to your advantage and get you updated on all of the latest injury news as well.
Unless otherwise noted, all research performed using internal data at: leftwinglock.com.
2016-03-2154 min
Decibel Geek PodcastTop 5 70s Aerosmith SongsThis week your hosts return to celebrate the early days of one of America's greatest rock n' roll bands as they pick their Top 5 70's Aerosmith Songs!
Top 5 70s Aerosmith Songs
The boys from Boston released an incredible strings of albums during this decade from the self-titled debut to Get Your Wings to Toys in the Attic to Rocks to Draw the Line to Night in the Ruts so the guys had a wide range of awesome material to choose from. We hope you enjoy Top 5 70's Aerosmith Songs a...
2016-03-181h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastSongs with HeartIn honor of National Heart Month, Chris and Aaron are back this week to spin some Songs with Heart. In this hour-plus episode, you'll get educated on better heart health as well as tracks from great hard rock artists like The Cult, DIO, Wildside, Aerosmtih, W.A.S.P., Skid Row and many others. It's an episode filled with entertainment and education. We hope you enjoy Songs with Heart and SHARE with a friend.
Songs with Heart
Geeks of the Week: Jason Wood, Greg McGlone, Rockin’ Ron Runyon, Mike Stewart, Matt Ashcraft, Derek Leyb...
2016-02-041h 21
Decibel Geek PodcastGiving Thanks - Ep215Giving Thanks
Chris and Aaron return this week for Giving Thanks; an episode filled with good cheer, good songs, and some guest appearances by old friends. In this hour-plus special, the guys call some of their favorite past guests to thank them for being on the show and find out what they are up to now.
Episode 215
Guests include Robert Fleischman, Chip Z'nuff, Hirsh Gardner, Jack Russell, Bill Hale, Mitch Lafon, Victor Ruiz and more! In between calls, the guys spin some of their favorite tracks that are "thank you" themed including...
2015-11-201h 29
Decibel Geek PodcastReel Scary Songs - Ep212This week your hosts return to wake up the dead with Reel Scary Songs; an hour-plus of killer tracks from killer films about killers (are we noticing a trend here?)
Reel Scary Songs
Reel Scary Songs features bloody good tunes from the likes of Alice Cooper, Fastway, W.A.S.P., Dangerous Toys, Anthrax, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and more from the soundtracks of films such as Trick or Treat, The Lost Boys, Ghoulies II, Shocker, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Friday the 13th among others! Get loud and ge...
2015-10-291h 19
Decibel Geek PodcastBizarro Covers 7 - Ep207Aaron & Chris are back this week with Bizarro Covers 7. This hour-plus block of audio ear candy contains awesome rock/metal acts such as Within Temptation, Dweezil Zappa, Motorhead, Asphalt Valentine, Tad Morose, Lit, The Supersuckers, and many more covering non-typical tracks from artists such as Pink, ABBA, Outkast, The Cure, Imagine Dragons, and more!
Bizarro Covers 7
Also, don't forget that we're an official sponsor for the upcoming Ride for Dime Nashville event that features a great bill of Slaughter, The Big Rock Show, Wireless Soul, and The F**king Pantera Cover Band among others! Also, appearances by Sirius X...
2015-09-231h 18
Decibel Geek PodcastThe Epic Episode 2Back in 2013, Aaron and Chris set out to do something big, something grand, something.....EPIC. And this week, they're back to do it again with The EPIC Episode 2.
The EPIC Episode 2
Aaron and Chris return this week to bring you The EPIC Episode 2 featuring great rock and metal songs over 7 minutes long. This hour-plus episode features tons of great music from artists such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Black Label Society, AC/DC, Monster Magnet, and MORE! Settle in, brace yourself, and enjoy The EPIC Episode 2!
Geeks of the Week:
John Cart...
2015-08-251h 40
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v22 - Ep201After a big week of hitting 200 episodes and launching our brand new VIP subscription feature, we're back to feeding you some ear candy with Radio Sucks Radio Show v22 - Ep201
Radio Sucks Radio Show v22
This week Chris and Aaron are spinning an eclectic mix of awesome rock and metal both old and new. In this hour-plus episode you'll get killer tracks from Impera, Big Cock, Raven, Grim Reaper, Warrant, Michael Monroe, Naughty Jane, Hurricane, Helloween, and more! Also included are your Amazon purchases, iTunes reviews, and more details on the new DBG VIP s...
2015-08-101h 21
Decibel Geek PodcastWho's That Singer - Ep200If there's one thing that is common amongst music listeners of all genres, it's that they typically like the familiar and resist change. We're only human after all. We figured we'd make things a little uncomfortable this week.
Who's That Singer? - Ep200
This week Chris and Aaron help answer the question "Who's that singer?" as they spin tracks from familiar bands sung by less familiar singers. In this hour-plus special you'll get songs from Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Iron Maiden, LA Guns, King Kobra, Anthrax, and many more! We hope you enjoy Who's Tha...
2015-08-031h 45
Decibel Geek PodcastBizarro Covers 6 - Ep194This week we serve up volume 6 of what equates to a giant audio glass of WTF?!
Aaron and Chris are back this week to get weird as they bring you Bizarro Covers 6! This hour-plus slab of killer bands putting a fresh spin on some definite non-rock/metal tracks includes some fabulous upgrades.
Bizarro Covers 6
You'll get awesome renditions of songs by Phil Collins, Blondie, Depeche Mode, Elton John, The Pet Shop Boys and more performed by killer bands like GWAR, Jaded Heart, In This Moment, Stone Stour, Vince Neil, Volbeat, and more! It's a...
2015-06-221h 05
Decibel Geek PodcastSupergroups - Ep187su·per·group
ˈso͞opərˌɡro͞op/
noun
an exceptionally successful rock group, in particular one formed by musicians already famous from playing in other groups.
Yep, that's the definition but we'll be playing fast and loose with Webster's rules. When did we ever care how successful a band is? Great music is all that matters.
Supergroups Episode Decibel Geek Podcast
This week Aaron and Chris are back to showcase some of their favorite "supergroups." This term is thrown about by lots of folks for lots of reason...
2015-05-041h 33
Decibel Geek PodcastAlbum Openers - Ep186It's often said that first impressions are important. In the case of great hard rock and heavy metal albums, this is often true. This week Aaron and Chris pick out some of their favorite album openers. In this hour-plus episode, you'll hear great leadoff tracks from artists like KISS, UFO, Europe, Judas Priest, Metallica, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and much more!
Album Openers episode from Decibel Geek podcast
Geeks of the Week:
Pat Catalano, David Alpizar, Aaron Baker, Robin Bennett, Mike Stewart, Matt Ashcraft, Brent Walter, Robert De Pasqua, Shane Hebert, Devin Fox, Anthony Pool, Trevor M...
2015-04-271h 20
Decibel Geek PodcastBuried Treasure 2 - Ep185Back in October of 2013, Chris and Aaron had a brainstorm. They noticed that many people like songs from big albums by big bands but when those bands go “out of fashion” with the mainstream, they release some great work and much of that work gets ignored by the general music listener. The idea of Buried Treasure was born.
This week Aaron and Chris present Buried Treasure II; a collection of great songs from some of your favorite bands that you may have missed from albums released after mainstream success faded. In this hour-plus show you’ll get cool tunes from ...
2015-04-201h 25
Decibel Geek PodcastConversation with Mark Slaughter - Ep184This week we fulfill an interview wish that goes back to the beginning of the show; fitting for our 4 year anniversary.
This week Aaron and Chris celebrate the 4 year anniversary of Decibel Geek with an in-depth conversation with Mark Slaughter. Currently promoting his new solo album produced by Michael Wagener, 'Reflections in a Rearview Mirror' Mark was kind enough to sit down in-person with Aaron, Chris, and Decibel Geek writer Billy Hardaway for a long-form talk on the new album, the history of Slaughter, and A LOT of discussion about his days working with Vinnie Vincent in the I...
2015-04-131h 51
Decibel Geek PodcastRap Rock - Ep181With a show that's been in existence for nearly 4 years and has covered numerous facets of rock and metal, you had to know this day would come. We think you'll like it anyway.
This week Aaron and Chris set out to tackle a true challenge....finding songs from the genre known as Rap Rock that actually kick ass. This genre is picked apart and ridiculed by many rock and metal purists but your hosts aim this week to dig up some gems and prove that there's some good stuff even in midst of s...
2015-03-231h 04
Decibel Geek PodcastFor the Ladies vol2 - Ep176Love is in the air once again...so it's time to break out some sappy shit!
Aaron and Chris commemorate this year's Valentine's Day with the second volume of their For the Ladies collection of power ballads. In this hour plus block of music, you'll get heartfelt anthems from artists such as Y&T, Salty Dog, Babylon AD, Hair of the Dog, Slaughter, and Aerosmith among others.
It's okay to let your macho guard down for a week, fellas. Enjoy, For the Ladies volume 2!
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2015-02-161h 33
Decibel Geek PodcastConversation with Blanche Napoleon - Ep174We dig deep into the Decibel Geek vault for something never heard before.
Chris and Aaron present a chat with former Dan Hartman group member Blanche Napoleon. The group, formed in the late 70's by Hartman (a former member of the Edgar Winter group) and included Napoleon on backing vocals, drummer Hilly Michaels, G.E. Smith, and a young, unknown guitarist named Vincent Cusano. The Hartman group had a Hot 100 disco hit in 'Instant Replay'; of which the promo video has gained some popularity in recent years due to the "interesting" choreography between Cusano and Smith.
2015-02-0257 min
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show vol20 - Ep173After a week Down Under, we're back to a format that feels like a good ole pair of jeans.
Chris and Aaron present volume 20 of their long-running music-based Radio Sucks Radio Show format. No top-40, no corporate directives; just great rock and metal music that spans decades and borders and delivers over a full hour of ear candy. Great tracks from Poison, Gus G., D.A.D., Monte Pittman, Clutch, The Tip, and many more! Dig it!
Geeks of the Week:
Miguel Nunez, Danny Allen Clark, David Al...
2015-01-261h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastRide for Dime - Ep166This week marks an anniversary that is anything but something to celebrate. That said, we pay tribute to a true metal icon and, more importantly, an amazing human being.
Aaron and Chris return this week to pay tribute to the memory of Dimebag Darrell. The iconic guitarist was murdered onstage 10 years ago this week. Since then, a series of bike rides for charity have sprung up all over the United States. We had rock photographer and friend of Darrell's, Chad Lee, on the show as he was gearing up for the Nashville chapter e...
2014-12-081h 16