Rock icon Geoff Tate—former frontman of Queensrÿche—joins the show to discuss his latest release, Operation: Mindcrime III. In this episode, he dives into his early days playing in a cover band, collaborating with Disturbed bassist John Moyer, and reveals just how many countries were involved in the making of this ambitious new album.

Rock icon <a href="https://www.geofftate.com/">Geoff Tate</a>&mdash;former frontman of Queensr&yuml;che&mdash;joins the show to discuss his latest release, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5kHX0ag9tSnc8LOdRYPtt5?si=hS1mqhdUSUm_k21ip_BhRA">Operation: Mindcrime III</a>. In this episode, he dives into his early days playing in a cover band, collaborating with Disturbed bassist John Moyer, and reveals just how many countries were involved in the making of this ambitious new album.

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by international radio host, Forrest.

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by international radio host, Forrest.

Forrest is a radio DJ on 96.9 The Eagle in Boise, Idaho weekdays from 2pm-7pm.  You can listen live on kkgl.com or on the free 96.9 The Eagle KKGL app.

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Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by radio host, Forrest.

Interviews with rock stars, bands, and comedians hosted by radio host, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radioforrest/">Forrest</a>.

323. Geoff Tate (singer)

Blues musician Joanne Shaw Taylor joins the podcast to discuss her new album, The Trouble With Love, featuring special appearances from Joe Bonamassa and Orianthi. Joanne shares stories about her longtime friendship with Bonamassa, reveals the guitar he still owes her, and gives an update on the health of her beloved dog, Hank.

The conversation also dives into how Hank first met Slash, her passion for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and who borrowed more from the blues, The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin?

Blues musician <a href="https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/">Joanne Shaw Taylor</a> joins the podcast to discuss her new album, The Trouble With Love, featuring special appearances from Joe Bonamassa and Orianthi. Joanne shares stories about her longtime friendship with Bonamassa, reveals the guitar he still owes her, and gives an update on the health of her beloved dog, Hank.
The conversation also dives into how Hank first met Slash, her passion for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and who borrowed more from the blues, The Rolling Stones or Led Zeppelin?

Joanne Shaw Taylor (Blues Musician)

Comedian Craig Gass performs impressions of Tom Arnold, Tracy Morgan, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Adam Sandler. Craig is currently on his "Where Have You Been" Tour in 2026.

He is known for his appearances on Family Guy, The King of Queens, Sex and the City, and The Howard Stern Show. He is also the co-host of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with bassist Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch.

Comedian <a href="https://getgass.com/" data-tabster="{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}">Craig Gass</a> performs impressions of Tom Arnold, Tracy Morgan, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, and Adam Sandler. Craig is currently on his "Where Have You Been" Tour in 2026.
He is known for his appearances on Family Guy, The King of Queens, Sex and the City, and The Howard Stern Show. He is also the co-host of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BeardoAndWeirdoPodcast" data-tabster="{&quot;restorer&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:1}}">Beardo and Weirdo</a> podcast with bassist Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch.

Craig Gass (comedian)

Jeff Scott Soto of Trans-Siberian Orchestra discusses his time with Journey, recording with members of The Misfits, and his friendship with Queen. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about TSO's pyrotechnics, their massive appearance at Wacken Open Air in 2015, and what fans can expect from the 2026 tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More, which will visit 56 cities across North America.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JeffScottSoto/">Jeff Scott Soto</a> of Trans-Siberian Orchestra discusses his time with Journey, recording with members of The Misfits, and his friendship with Queen. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about TSO's pyrotechnics, their massive appearance at Wacken Open Air in 2015, and what fans can expect from the 2026 tour, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More, which will visit 56 cities across North America.

323. Geoff Tate (singer)

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