Al Pitrelli from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on his family holiday traditions, getting sick on stage and what guitars he has hanging on this wall. TSO's 30th Anniversary Winter Tour featuring "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" runs through Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Al Pitrelli from the <a href="https://www.trans-siberian.com/">Trans-Siberian Orchestra</a> on his family holiday traditions, getting sick on stage and what guitars he has hanging on this wall. TSO's 30th Anniversary Winter Tour featuring "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve" runs through Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

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.

Jeff Scott Soto (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

America co-founder Gerry Beckley calls in to talk about his new album, Merciful. The conversation explores A.I.'s impact on music, the creative process behind layering horns and keyboards into his songs, and memorable friendships with Graham Nash, The Killers, and Wilco.

America co-founder <a href="https://www.gerrybeckley.com/">Gerry Beckley</a> calls in to talk about his new album, Merciful. The conversation explores A.I.'s impact on music, the creative process behind layering horns and keyboards into his songs, and memorable friendships with Graham Nash, The Killers, and Wilco.

Gerry Beckley (America)

Craig Gass is an actor, comedian and impressionist best known for his roles in King of Queens, Family Guy, American Dad, and Sex and the City plus The Howard Stern Show. He is the co-host of the Beardo And Weirdo Podcast with Chris Kael from Five Finger Death Punch.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/craiggasscomedy/?hl=en">Craig Gass</a> is an actor, comedian and impressionist best known for his roles in King of Queens, Family Guy, American Dad, and Sex and the City plus The Howard Stern Show. He is the co-host of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BeardoAndWeirdoPodcast">Beardo And Weirdo Podcast</a> with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5fdpchriskael/?hl=en">Chris Kael</a> from Five Finger Death Punch.

Comedian Ryan Hamilton talks about getting hit by a bus, the late-night talk show circuit and touring with Seinfeld. His new speical, "This Just Hit Me", is on Netflix now.

Comedian <a href="https://ryanhamiltonlive.com/">Ryan Hamilton</a> talks about getting hit by a bus, the late-night talk show circuit and touring with Seinfeld. His new speical, "<a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82023208">This Just Hit Me</a>", is on Netflix now.

Ryan Hamilton (comedian)

Vocalist Chris Barnes from The Australian Pink Floyd Show on Nirvana, starting drums at 3 years old, how he got into Pink Floyd and his vinyl collection. Check out the video version of the interview at kkgl.com or on YouTube.

Vocalist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cbarnesmusic/?hl=en">Chris Barnes</a> from <a href="https://www.aussiefloyd.com/">The Australian Pink Floyd Show</a> on Nirvana, starting drums at 3 years old, how he got into Pink Floyd and his vinyl collection. Check out the video version of the interview at <a href="https://www.kkgl.com/2026/06/23/the-australian-pink-floyd-show-interview/">kkgl.com</a> or on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuDypI-Cdw0&amp;t=11s">YouTube</a>.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Kenny Wayne Shepherd on sobriety, muscle cars, aging and expensive guitars. He also breaks down why Pearl Jam’s “Yellow Ledbetter” shares a similar feel with his instrumental track “While We Cry.” Plus, he discusses Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions) — a newly re-recorded version of his debut album, available now.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd on sobriety, muscle cars, aging and expensive guitars. He also breaks down why Pearl Jam&rsquo;s &ldquo;Yellow Ledbetter&rdquo; shares a similar feel with his instrumental track &ldquo;While We Cry.&rdquo; Plus, he discusses Ledbetter Heights (The 30th Anniversary Sessions) &mdash; a newly re-recorded version of his debut album, <a href="https://shop.kennywayneshepherd.net/collections/ledbetter-heights-the-30th-anniversary-sessions">available now</a>.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Glen Matlock—founding member of the Sex Pistols and the band’s original bassist—shares a memorable story about Freddie Mercury of Queen, discusses why he’s no longer in contact with Johnny Rotten, and reveals who was notably absent from the documentary I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol, based on his autobiography. Glen also gives his take on Nirvana’s Nevermind landing in the Top 10 of The 100 Greatest Punk Albums Of All Time.

<a href="http://glenmatlock.co.uk/">Glen Matlock</a>&mdash;founding member of the Sex Pistols and the band&rsquo;s original bassist&mdash;shares a memorable story about Freddie Mercury of Queen, discusses why he&rsquo;s no longer in contact with Johnny Rotten, and reveals who was notably absent from the documentary <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/i-was-a-teenage-sex-pistol/umc.cmc.1xvf964h5bdv659lqzueuzbb7">I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol</a>, based on his<a href="https://www.amazon.com/I-Was-Teenage-Sex-Pistol/dp/1906615357"> autobiography</a>. Glen also gives his take on Nirvana&rsquo;s Nevermind landing in the Top 10 of <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-punk-albums-1235538842/">The 100 Greatest Punk Albums Of All Time</a>.

326. Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)

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.

Radio Forrest

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>.

Radio Forrest

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