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I'm a Shock Jock, Not Your Nice Radio Guy!

The guys reveal their chaotic 20-year run, discussing resolved disagreements and why the infamous resignation email must be in Chris Akin's next book. They also announce Chris's big-money gig next week engineering a local celebrity's wake/service. Plus, check out the sponsors for the upcoming Dave Landau live podcast, including Rockin' Randy's FDA-certified cookies! Get the inside track on the show's chemistry and the ridiculousness of the early, terrible video quality from the "plan Demic" days.

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00:00:00 Intro and The Co-Host's "Shock Jock" Identity
00:00:54 Classic Metal Show Welcome and Music Played (Lynch Pilsen, Veronica Freeman)
00:01:16 Chris Akin, Co-host and Partner, Joins the Show
00:02:24 Chris Akin's Busy Week, Side Project (Josh Toomey/Primer 55), and Pinball PA
00:03:20 Interviewing Doro and the "Hyperactive, Happy Overload" Interview with Lord Nelson
00:04:41 Co-host's Co-worker Story: Born Nine Days Apart at the Same Hospital
00:05:10 The Co-host's Personal History: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Akron, and California
00:07:01 Discussing Regrets and Disliking the "Bumpkinish" Youngstown Area
00:09:17 Reinventing Himself After the Original Plan Dissolved
00:10:13 The "Bad Years": Cab Driving and Working with "the Indians" (5-year jag)
00:10:46 Considering Moving Back to Ohio and Difficulty Re-entering Corporate Work
00:12:18 The Value of a Consultant's Honest, "Brash" Perspective
00:13:36 Resolving Disagreements: The Talk About Quitting Political Discussion After COVID
00:14:56 The Show's Shift Back to Being Music-Centric and Finding Balance
00:15:22 The Show's Longevity (20 years) and the Two-and-a-Half-Year Break
00:15:53 The Hardest Years: Struggles with Cab Driving/Indians and "Hate-Filled" Marriage
00:17:27 Not Giving Up: Keeping the Show Going Solo and Knowing They'd Return
00:17:53 The Resignation Email and Why It Must Be in the Book
00:20:04 The Sudden Mid-Show Departure in 2009
00:21:02 Promo for Chris Akin's Book: "...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY..."
00:21:47 The "Bunch of Bullshit" Excuses for the Resignation
00:22:46 The Failure of the Clean, Non-Controversial "All the News" Show
00:24:09 Why the Co-host is a "Shock Jock," Not a "Radio Guy"
00:24:59 The Depression and Feeling Lost Before Returning to the Show
00:25:43 The First Segment Back: Crying at the Ted Nugent/Styx/REO Speedwagon Show
00:26:34 The Comeback and Dealing with Fan Hate on Blabbermouth
00:27:25 Not Wanting a New Co-host and the Attempt with "Samir" (the Indian Guy)
00:29:36 Guest Host: Kim from Chicago
00:30:44 Catching up with "Chucklehead" Rockin' Randy and His FDA-Certified No-Bake Cookies
00:31:32 Randy Trask Bakery as a Sponsor for the Live Podcast with Dave Landau
00:32:15 Details on the Live Podcast with Dave Landau (American Misfits of Comedy)
00:33:34 Chris Akin's Absence Next Week for a High-Paying Podcasting Job (Wake/Service Engineering)
00:36:13 Next Week: Music Show with Listener Requests (No Chris)
00:37:05 The Humor of Making it Rain at an 80-Year-Old's Funeral
00:38:13 Defending the Need to Take a Week Off for Money
00:39:00 Message to Listener Jim: Go Listen to Deep Purple Live Album Next Week
00:39:35 The Mobile Unit Setup for the Wake/Service
00:40:28 Blackout Coffee Sponsor Ad
00:41:48 Paranoid About Equipment and Billy's Audio Expertise
00:42:45 Billy's Electric Ladyland Studios Mixing Board
00:43:58 Setting up Chris's Studio with Color-Coded Cables
00:47:25 The Difference in Organization: Neely is Organized, Chris is Chaos
00:49:34 The Show's Chemistry: Being Different is Better (The John and Jeff Show)
00:52:05 Next Week's Plan: Music Show and a Video "Best Of" from the Old Days
00:52:41 Reflecting on the Early, Terrible Video Quality (Skype and the "Green Curtain" )
00:54:02 Being Adamant About Waiting for Watchable Video Technology
00:55:54 StreamYard Changed the Game, and the Current Tech Looks Professional
00:56:38 Audience Critiquing and How Much They Pay Attention
00:59:18 Final Music Choice: Twisted Sister - "Come Out and Play"

NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.

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Wait, is Stefon Diggs trying to tell us that Cardi B's BBL actually... smells? The Hair Metal gossip is wild this week! Neeley and Chris dig into that mess, plus the absolute absurdity of fans feeling "betrayed" because Meghan Trainor dared to lose weight. And seriously, a cotton plant at a five-star hotel making Serena Williams furious? This is truly peak Glam Metal celebrity nonsense. Hit that like and share button, give us a follow, and get more uncensored chaos on Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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The Absolute Lowest Point of The Classic Metal Show

Ever hit rock bottom? We sure did. Neeley and Chris reveal the lowest points in the history of The Classic Metal Show, from Neeley having to drive a cab and dealing with the Cleveland baseball team to Chris stepping away from the show entirely in a desperate attempt to save his marriage. It was a dark, tough time for both of 'em, and they don't hold anything back. We also talk about Chris's upcoming work commitment that will keep him off next week's show, plus his live podcast event with Dave Landau! Don't forget to Like, Share, and Follow! You can also ditch the commercials and get exclusive content by joining Rumble Premium!

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Aerosmith dropped "My Only Angel" with Yungblud, and we're not pulling any punches on this one! Is the new track a Speed Metal-fueled banger or just another over-produced modern rock tune? More importantly, is Yungblud the genuine Metal article, or is he just getting attention because certain people want him to be the next big star? Neeley and Chris lay out the cold, hard truth. Watch, like, and share your thoughts in the comments! You can get more raw episodes on Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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