Talking Metal

Mark Strigl

Booking Overview

A music interview podcast focused on hard rock and heavy metal, typically featuring established musicians and band members discussing their careers, recordings, touring, and playing. Credible pitches include professional metal and hard-rock artists with notable band affiliations, new releases, tours, or specialized expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show regularly hosts recognized but often niche genre professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 805

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mark@talkingmetal.com

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Host

Mark Strigl - Host and producer of Talking Metal, which he established in 2005.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Professional hard-rock or heavy-metal musicians, particularly current or former members of established bands, solo artists promoting new music, and specialists with recognized expertise in guitar or music performance.

Required Achievements:

Membership in an established hard-rock or heavy-metal band, Release of a new album or solo project, Notable touring or recording career, Professional teaching or technical expertise in music performance

Recent Guest Discussions

Ian Haugland - Europe's Upcoming Album, Working With Producer Tom Dalgety, The Band's History And International Success, The Final Countdown, Touring, Musical Evolution, Longevity, And Future Plans.

Craig Pepe - His Los Angeles Career, Playing With C.c. Deville And Lenny Wolf, Babylon A.d., And The Band's Upcoming Appearance At New York Glammetalfest.

Joe Stump - His Upcoming Solo Album, Guitar Technique And Gear, Influences Including Yngwie Malmsteen And Ritchie Blackmore, Alcatrazz, Solo Work, And Teaching At Berklee.

Recent Topics

Music, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Guitar, Rock Bands

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Talking Metal

TM 1010 - Geoff Tate & Faster Pussycat Guitarist - Kieran Robertson

October 08, 2026

Talking Metal Podcast — Episode 1010Scottish guitarist Kieran Robertson, of Geoff Tate’s band and Faster Pussycat, joins Mark Strigl on episode 1010 of the Talking Metal podcast. A major creative force on Geoff Tate’s latest album, Operation: Mindcrime III, Kieran talks about working with Geoff Tate, John Moyer, and the rest of the team on the record, how he first connected with Geoff, and how the album came together.They also get into Faster Pussycat, the band Kieran joined a number of years...

TM 1009 - Don Jamieson and thoughts on AC/DC

October 05, 2026

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl interviews comedian Don Jamieson, who has two new releases out now: Comedy Is Killing Me and Terrorizing Telemarketers, Vol. 8 with Jim Florentine. Be sure to connect with Don on social media and check out his latest comedy, tour dates and more at DonJamieson.com.Mark also shares his thoughts on the recent AC/DC concert he attended at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Support Talking Metal by pledging on Patreon. A $7 monthly ...

TM 1008 Europe drummer Ian Haugland

September 22, 2026

On this episode of Talking Metal, Mark Strigl talks with longtime Europe drummer Ian Haugland.Ian discusses Europe’s new album, Come This Madness, due September 25, 2026, and working with producer Tom Dalgety. We also dig into the history of Europe, Ian joining the band in the mid-’80s, the group’s rise to international success, The Final Countdown album, Europe’s longtime fan base, and why the band hasn’t toured the United States nearly as much as fans would like in recent yea...

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Frequently asked questions

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Talking Metal

How do I get in touch with Talking Metal?

Talking Metal is hosted by Mark Strigl. Its publicly listed email is mark@talkingmetal.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Metal?

The publicly listed email for Talking Metal: mark@talkingmetal.com.

How many listeners does Talking Metal have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Metal reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Metal?

Talking Metal typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional hard-rock or heavy-metal musicians, particularly current or former members of established bands, solo artists promoting new music, and specialists with recognized expertise in guitar or music performance. Common among recent guests: Membership in an established hard-rock or heavy-metal band; Release of a new album or solo project; Notable touring or recording career. Recent guests include Ian Haugland, Craig Pepe, and Joe Stump.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Metal?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Metal cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Guitar, and Rock Bands. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mark@talkingmetal.com

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