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After months of ripping on the ridiculous, unfocused, and straight-up bizarre interviews Shadoe Steele was dropping on the Madpod Podcast, Chris Akin and Neeley finally had enough. They decided to prank the guy by turning his own weird mannerisms and scattered tropes right back on him.

Chris played the overly nice “good guy” while Neeley went full evil mode, mimicking every awkward pause, random tangent, and clueless question they’d been mocking for weeks. What started as goofing off turned into a brutal, hilarious takedown that exposed just how bad those Madpod interviews really were. This is Classic Metal Show at its savage best—raw, unfiltered, and zero mercy for podcasting hacks.
ON THIS EPISODE

- Chris and Neeley finally snap after suffering through endless Shadoe Steele trainwrecks
- The evil Neeley / nice Chris role reversal that had everyone dying
- Every unfocused trope and weird mannerism from Madpod gets weaponized
- The moment the prank goes from funny to straight savage
- Why this prank episode exposes everything wrong with lazy celebrity interviews

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The legends are dying off and there is nobody left to take the throne. In this episode, Chris and Wendell pay tribute to the late Ross The Boss (Manowar, Death Dealer) and reflect on a decade of ridiculous interviews—including the time Ross did an entire press junket while standing in a batting cage. But it’s not all nostalgia. The guys get real about the "vanishing" of metal icons and the absolute state of the industry. Plus, Chris reveals the "behind the scenes" peace treaty with long-time rivals and why he’s finally ending his personal wars. If you aren't on Locals, you're missing the context that actually matters.

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• The Death of Ross The Boss: Remembering a metal titan who didn't care about the industry's rules.

• Batting Cages & Metal: The most unprofessional (and hilarious) interview moments in CMS history.

• The Great Replacement: Why the next generation of rock stars simply doesn't exist.

• Ending The Feuds: Chris explains why he’s making peace with old enemies and what it means for the show.

• The Buckwurst Debate: A deep dive into Rhode Island's weirdest sausage and why it’s actually elite.

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The legends are dying off and there is nobody left to take the throne. In this episode, Chris and Wendell pay tribute to the late Ross The Boss (Manowar, Death Dealer) and reflect on a decade of ridiculous interviews—including the time Ross did an entire press junket while standing in a batting cage. But it’s not all nostalgia. The guys get real about the "vanishing" of metal icons and the absolute state of the industry. Plus, Chris reveals the "behind the scenes" peace treaty with long-time rivals and why he’s finally ending his personal wars. If you aren't on Locals, you're missing the context that actually matters.

The CMS guys are back and they’re taking no prisoners. This week, we dive into the chaotic streets where Alex Stein is absolutely dismantling "No Kings" protesters with nothing but a microphone and a pair of brass balls. While the world gets softer, Stein is getting louder, and we’ve got the footage that YouTube probably wants to ban. Plus, we pull back the curtain on the "unforeseen personal reasons" sidelining Guns N' Roses' mysterious second keyboardist—does anyone actually care, or is Axl just keeping the payroll bloated for fun? We also take a hard, unfiltered look at the new Black Label Society and Rachel Bolan solo tracks. Is it "amazing" or just more of the same recycled B-side garbage? You won't get this level of honesty anywhere else.

Chris and Neely are back and they are absolutely unloading on the state of the "interview" world. Bobby Blotzer is back in the news after a marathon sit-down with the Hair Metal Guru, and the guys are asking the tough questions: How does anyone sit through three hours of this? From the absolute legal clusterfuck that is RATT’s corporate structure to the delusional "closure" tours Blotzer thinks he’s entitled to, nothing is off-limits. Plus, the guys rip into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s latest desperate move to stay relevant by nominating Iron Maiden while simultaneously disrespecting their entire history. If you want the truth about why your favorite 80s bands are broke and dysfunctional, you’re in the right place.

Sepultura claims they are going away, but are they trying to scam one last payday out of the fans by teasing a reunion that isn’t happening? Chris and Neeley dive into the absolute mess surrounding Andreas Kisser’s claims that he reached out to Max and Iggor Cavalera for the final show. It took less than twelve hours for Gloria Cavalera to come out and call “bullsh*t” on the whole thing. Is this a desperate move to sell tickets for a tour that isn’t moving the needle, or is there genuine bad blood that will never be healed? We break down the ego, the money, and the sad reality of watching legendary bands turn into bitter office cubicle wars.

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