Steven Drozd is an accomplished drummer, guitarist, keyboardist, actor, podcaster, father, and so much more. Most of you might know him form his work with The Flaming Lips, but his musical career goes much further than that. We talk about his c

Steve Moore (ZOMBI)

28 days ago 1h 19m

Ross goes borderline punisher on Steve Moore about all things John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream, Goblin, and of-course the newest album from ZOMBI: "Direct Inject". Keyboardist and bassplayer Steve Moore came through to talk all things film score

The 2024 Oscars Draft w/ Mitch Wells (Thou & Big Garden)

Mar 9th, 2024 1h 17m

Returning life-champion/bassist Mitch Wells returns for our second annual Oscars Draft. Barbie, Poor Things, Oppenheimer, and beyond... What did the academy miss? Find out on this very special episode of Film Basics with Bassists that Love

Ben Chisholm (Chelsea Wolfe, Blood Moon, and more)

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 19m

Music's secret weapon, Ben Chisholm, joins Ross to talk in depth about the new Chelsea Wolfe album, "She Reaches Out to She", his work on the synth throne, behind the board, with other bands like The Armed, Jaye Jayle, and his collabs with band

John Snyder - Electronic Audio Experiments

Feb 17th, 2024 1h 3m

GEAR DORKS!!! Have we got an episode for you. Whether you are a novice guitarist trying to figure out what stuff you NEED, or the seasoned tonal tap-dancer looking to hone your tone, you will LOVE this hilarious and informative chat with Ross

Brian Lowit (Lovitt Records, Dischord Records, and more)

Feb 8th, 2024 1h 18m

Brian Lowit is a busy man. He has likely been involved with some of your favorite albums, assuming you like good music. We talk about his career as labelhead of Lovitt Records from the dorm room all the way to the Dischord Records office. Co

Bands on the Ruin - THE FINALE

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 44m

In 2001 VH1 debuted the show Bands on the Run. It was a massive hit, yet it only lasted one season... We felt like it needed much more attention. In the wake of Flickerstick's reunion (long after Soulcracker, Harlow, and Josh Dodes threw in t

And, of the Year 2023 w/ Mitch Wells (Thou, Big Garden, and more)

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 45m

We are back and starting off the year strong with a look back at the end of last year! Ian and Ross are joined by returning guest and champion Mitch Wells to talk about the films they most identified with and loved in 2023. As bass players,

"Army of Darkness" - w/ Chris Slorach (METZ) and Urian Hackney (Rough Francis, The Armed, Iggy Pop, and more)

Dec 9th, 2023 1h 10m

Thousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week (or maybe months at this point), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special m

"Evil Dead Rise" - w/ Eric Stafford of Shutups

Dec 5th, 2023 1h 32m

Thousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ross

Bands on the Ruin - Tampa pt 2 w/ Rayshele of Harlow!!!

Nov 17th, 2023 1h 11m

"Evil Dead" (2013) - w/ Nick Yacyshyn (Sumac, Baptists, and more)

Nov 10th, 2023 1h 27m

Thousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". (ALMOST) Every week in October (and now into November), the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with specia

"Evil Dead 2" - w/ Neil Fallon of Clutch

Oct 21st, 2023 1h 15m

Thousands of horror movies. Hundreds of franchises. But only ONE that has stayed consistent: "The Evil Dead". Every week in October, the team here will be examining an installment in the franchise with special musician guests. This week Ro

J. Robbins and Joe Hall (on Hammer No More the Fingers, Jawbox, Burning Airlines, and more)

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 15m

J. Robbins is likely a household name for any true music fan. Joe Hall should be right up there with him. Since 2006 his band Hammer No More the Fingers has been putting out rock with more hooks than a bait and tackle shop. They are celebrat

"The Evil Dead" - Guide Dead By Voices pt. 1 featuring Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen, Forever Midnight Podcast, and more)

Oct 13th, 2023 1h 23m

Jordan Buckley and Will Putney of Better Lovers

Oct 4th, 2023 1h 19m

Jordan Buckley returns, and this time he is with his bandmate/producer Will Putney (End, Fit for an Autopsy, and more). They swing through to talk all things Better Lovers, building a band from the remains of others, wirting, producing, playin

Bands on the Ruin - Tampa pt 1 w/ Rayshele from Harlow!!

Sep 29th, 2023 1h 7m

"Total Recall" w/ Tony and Urian of THE ARMED (The CritUrian Collection pt. 1)

Sep 22nd, 2023 1h 12m

After THE ARMED completed their tour with Queens of the Stone Age and celebrated the release of their incredible album "Perfect Saviors", Tony and Urian got back to some really really really important work: talking about the Academy Award Winni

Gina Gleason (Baroness and more)

Sep 15th, 2023 1h 16m

Gina Gleason is here to talk riffs, gear, and all things that went into the new Baroness album: "STONE". Stone is out everytwhere today, and I highly recommend giving it a listen! Fun chat far the metalheads, the shredders, and geardorks. Th

Chris Slorach (METZ and more) RETURNS!

Sep 5th, 2023 1h

Chris Slorach of METZ is BACK and he is here to talk about playing a house show with The Armed, the magic of the late Rick Froberg, Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, the magic of Dunable Guitars, new Metz music, more horror movie yapping, and beyond

William Friedkin Films, Monkey Paws, McGuffins, and More - Film Basics w/ Bassists that Love Film

Aug 22nd, 2023 1h 12m

Facts: Bassists are the most qualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are talking about one of the only things worth talking about: William Friedkin movies... From "Sorcerer" to "Killer Joe". PLUS we do a m

Urian Hackney (Death, Rough Francis, The Armed, and more)

Jul 28th, 2023 1h 22m

Urian Hackney is an incredible drummer, and incredible recording engineer, a skater, a dad, a son, a guitarist, a bassists, and goofy ass dude. Ian and Ross take a deep dive on all things DEATH, their legacy, The Armed, Converge, and much more

Bands on the Ruin - Atlanta pt 2

Jul 11th, 2023 1h 17m

Best Films of 2023 (so far) with Mitch Wells of Thou, Big Garden, and more

Jun 30th, 2023 1h 30m

Facts: Bassists are the most rqualified people in the world to talk about film, which is why Ross and Ian are once again joined by fellow bassist Mitch Wells to talk about film in another episode of Film Basics with Bassists that love film..