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The David Ellefson Show

David Ellefson, Joshua Toomey

Booking Overview

This is a music-industry interview show focused on heavy metal, thrash history, recording, touring, and career stories, with regular conversations featuring established metal musicians and band members. Credible pitches include heavy-metal vocalists, guitarists, bassists, band founders, producers, and touring artists with notable releases or substantial career experience; booking difficulty is medium because guests are established but generally accessible industry professionals rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 77

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 30.4k subscribers

Instagram: 288.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

talktoomeytalk@gmail.com

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Host

David Ellefson - Heavy metal bassist and co-founder of Megadeth with a long career as a recording and touring musician.

Joshua Toomey - Music podcaster and interviewer specializing in rock and heavy metal artists and the music industry.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established heavy-metal or hard-rock musicians, band founders, vocalists, guitarists, producers, and touring artists with notable releases, recognized band affiliations, or substantial recording and live-performance experience.
Required Achievements:  
Released or promoted new music, Recorded and toured with recognized metal bands, Built a substantial career in heavy metal, Participated in notable tours, festivals, or live productions

Recent Guest Discussions

Federico Mondelli - Frozen Crown's New Album, Songwriting, Musical Evolution, Touring With Kamelot, And The Italian Metal Scene.

Jade Etro - Frozen Crown's New Album, Songwriting, Musical Evolution, Touring With Kamelot, And The Italian Metal Scene.

Eric A.K. Knutson - Flotsam And Jetsam's New Album, Songwriting, Megadeth Touring History, And Touring With Fear Factory And Korn.

Thomas Youngblood - Kamelot's New Album, Songwriting, Touring, Kamfest, Stage Production, And The Evolution Of Home-studio Recording.

Ira Black - Launching APOCLYPSE, Songwriting, Recording, Music Videos, And Transitioning From Guitarist To Frontman.

Recent Topics

Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Music Industry, Touring, Songwriting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The David Ellefson Show
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Britt Lightning & Tommy London Talk The Jetsetters' Rise

October 12, 2026

This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and co-host Joshua Toomey welcome Britt Lightning and Tommy London of The Jetsetters. The duo discuss how the band came together, the inspiration behind their latest single “Above The Noise,” and the addition of drummer Valerie Franco. Britt also takes us behind the scenes of her audition for Lady Gaga, sharing stories from her journey as a guitarist in the music industry. It's a conversation about building a band, chasing opportunities, and mak...

Wolf Hoffmann Talks 50 Years Of Accept, Metal & Teutonic Titans

September 27, 2026

This week on The David Ellefson Show, David and cohost Joshua Toomey welcome Accept guitarist Wolf Hoffmann to the show. Wolf talks about Accept’s latest release, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, celebrating 50 years of the legendary German metal band. He looks back at Accept’s incredible history, the evolution of the band’s sound, and what it takes to keep the music moving forward after five decades. Wolf also shares stories from Accept’s career and discusses the legacy of one of metal’s most infl...

Wednesday 13 Talks Un-Alive, Gene Simmons, John 5, and Masters of the Universe

September 21, 2026

Wednesday 13 joins David Ellefson and cohost Joshua Toomey for a conversation covering everything from horror conventions and Gene Simmons dinner to working with John 5. Wednesday dives into his new live album, Un-Alive from Pol’and’Rock 2025, which captures a massive performance in front of more than 750,000 fans. The guys also get into Wednesday’s take on the new Masters of the Universe movie, along with some great memories involving Dolly Parton and plenty of stories from his career in hor...

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Frequently asked questions

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The David Ellefson Show
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How do I get in touch with The David Ellefson Show?

The David Ellefson Show is hosted by David Ellefson and Joshua Toomey. Its publicly listed email is talktoomeytalk@gmail.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 The David Ellefson Show?

The publicly listed email for The David Ellefson Show: talktoomeytalk@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The David Ellefson Show have?

Podseeker estimates The David Ellefson Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The David Ellefson Show?

The David Ellefson Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established heavy-metal or hard-rock musicians, band founders, vocalists, guitarists, producers, and touring artists with notable releases, recognized band affiliations, or substantial recording and live-performance experience. Common among recent guests: Released or promoted new music; Recorded and toured with recognized metal bands; Built a substantial career in heavy metal. Recent guests include Federico Mondelli, Jade Etro, and Eric A.K. Knutson.

How hard is it to get booked on The David Ellefson Show?

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

What topics does The David Ellefson Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Music Industry, Touring, and Songwriting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

talktoomeytalk@gmail.com

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