A compact Biohazard conversation about growth, identity, and self-belief beyond the work.
Evan Seinfeld's Brutally Speaking conversation uses Biohazard's return as an entry point into the harder question of becoming someone different.

Heavy music conversations with lived-in scene memory.
BREWtally Speaking Podcast pairs relaxed musician interviews with the lived-in feel of a scene conversation. Jon talks with artists and adjacent creators about records, tours, old bands, personal growth, loss, online work, and the messy practical business of keeping a creative life moving.
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BREWtally Speaking Podcast is a long-running interview show centered on heavy music, alternative rock, hardcore, metal, and the creative lives around those scenes. Jon's approach is loose and personal. Episodes often open with a run of context: why the guest matters, what record or tour is happening, how long the conversation has been in motion, and what makes the timing feel right. Then the show settles into a talk that can wander without losing its center. Recent guests point to the range. Jon James Ryan of Keep Flying brings the road-life, keep-going ethos of a band making music for the people who show up. Myke Terry of Volumes and Fire From The Gods talks from a busy moment, with new music, upcoming touring, features, and the Bury Your Dead reunion in the rearview. Aaron Bruno of the Barbarians of California moves the show into hardcore roots, heavy tones, side projects, and the pull between AWOLNATION and something rougher. Chase Wilson of Ov Sulfur brings in new singles, a coming album, divisive reactions, and music shaped by profound loss. Josh Schroeder gets the show into Random Awesome Studios, deathcore, local-scene history, and the shift from playing in bands to producing them. Jeff Tuttle's episode circles quality over quantity, careful releases, and the practical challenge of shaping a new season. Elle Stanger widens the frame with sex education, sex work, writing, online self-promotion, and public perception. Evan Seinfeld brings in Biohazard history, personal change, mental health, fitness, and the work of getting unstuck. The show is not slick in the corporate sense. That is part of the charm. It sounds like someone who knows the scene asking questions with enough background to skip the obvious stuff. The best moments come when a release date or tour plug turns into a larger conversation about making art, aging in public, surviving the business, and finding a healthier relationship to the work.
Made for: For listeners who follow heavy music beyond the singles, especially fans who care about band history, touring stories, studio life, and the people behind the records. It also fits anyone who likes candid artist interviews with room for tangents and personal context.
What sets it apart: The show feels less like a formal media hit and more like a knowledgeable catch-up between people who have been around the same scenes for years. Jon gives guests space to connect music, work, loss, growth, and promotion without forcing everything back to a press-cycle script.
Music based podcast where host Jon Beatty talks to a wide variety of artists as well as exploring the world of craft beverages and much more.
Jon gets musicians past the press cycle and into why they still bother.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A compact Biohazard conversation about growth, identity, and self-belief beyond the work.
Evan Seinfeld's Brutally Speaking conversation uses Biohazard's return as an entry point into the harder question of becoming someone different.
A candid, grounded conversation about sex education, visibility, and the uneasy economics of making a public life.
Brutally Speaking Podcast's conversation with Elle Stanger looks at what it takes to stay visible when a certified sex instructor's work also has to function as online promotion.
Aaron Bruno traces a heavy side project from private riffs to the hardcore instincts that still drive it live.
The Barbarians of California come through as a question of permission: how does a stash of brutal private riffs turn into a real band while Aaron Bruno is also writing for AWOLNATION?
A reflective talk about burnout, fandom, and songs growing from acoustic idea to worked-up demo.
Brutally Speaking uses JJ Wilde's appearance to frame a conversation about rediscovering why music matters. It moves through burnout, the pressure to listen too analytically, and the effort to return to the fan mindset that first made music feel exciting.
A road story about recovery, jumping again, and why live music still matters.
This episode follows John James Ryan of Keep Flying as the conversation moves from the road to the body, tracing what touring can mean after back surgery and rehab.


Rock fandom, one deep cut at a time.

Aussie rock pride, backstage and loud.

Hard rock talk with radio-road history.

Practical business talk for creative operators.

Three friends, one shelf of records, zero agreement
Host Jon Beatty interviews Canadian rock artist JJ Wilde in her green room before a show.
This episode features an interview with musician Stephen Christian, discussing his work with Anchor and Braille, their upcoming record, and his connection to the band Anberlin.
This episode features an interview with Nick Hexum of 311 about his new solo EP 'Full Memories' and his creative process for releasing 25 songs by 2025.
Host Jon Beatty interviews John James Ryan, saxophonist and vocalist of the band Keep Flying, eight years after their last conversation.
Jon interviews returning guest Ray Hawthorne about moving from North Kingsley into a solo project rooted in late-1990s and early-2000s emo, pop-punk, and screamo.
BREWtally Speaking Podcast host Jon interviews Stephen Keech, vocalist of Haste the Day, about the band’s new album Dissenter and its evolving identity in 2025 and 2026.
Travis Miguel of Atreyu and Fake Figures tells host Jon that the band's new album, "The End Is Not The End" (Spinefarm Records), was made with a producer rule against sampling drums and a deliberate move away from the polished metalcore sound.
Jon James Ryan of Keep Flying explains why he moved from tour managing to performing, saying the shift began with Henry's invitation at age 29 and sped up after the pandemic.
BREWtally Speaking Podcast host Jon interviews Elle Stanger, a Portland stripper, writer, certified sexuality educator, and co-runner of a 501c3 for adult-industry workers.
This episode features an interview with musician Jeff Tuttle, discussing his work with Shock Narcotic, his meticulous approach to music production, and the host's transition to a seasonal podcast format.
Host John interviews returning guest Chase Wilson from the metal band Ov Sulfur about their upcoming album 'Endless' and the emotional inspiration behind songs like 'Wither'.
Host John interviews returning guest Myke Terry about his work with bands Volumes and Fire From The Gods, including their new music, upcoming tours, and his experience with the Bury Your Dead reunion.
Host John interviews returning guest Josh Schroeder, a producer and owner of Random Awesome Studios, discussing his music career, local band Besieged, and topics related to deathcore and production.
Aaron Bruno discusses The Barbarians of California, his hardcore-rooted project formed after Eric's lockdown-era demos led to a new band.
Evan Seinfeld of Biohazard describes leaving the Hollywood Hills after divorce, bereavement, panic attacks, depression, and dissatisfaction despite having money and possessions.
This episode features an interview with Mike Cunniff, guitarist of Boston Manor, discussing their latest album Sundiver and its potential impact on the band's career.
Host John interviews Brandon Saller of Atreyu about their new album 'The Pranoia Sessions', which reimagines classic material and includes covers, exploring songwriting and creative processes.
This episode features an interview with John Cooper, the frontman of the bands Skillet and Fight The Fury, discussing his music career and personal updates around the Thanksgiving holiday.