Carl’s RollerCoaster Podcast

Ep. 60 Walk With Yourself (Taoism - Unshakable Confidence)

Ep. 59 Joe Lazarus (Professional Drummer)

Joe Lazarus is a British drummer, best known for his current work with British Hard rock band Voodoo Sixand for his collaboration with ex-Oceansize member, Mark Vennart. He has also performed with The Worldonfire, Inheaven, British Theatre (band) and Iron Maiden tribute bands Hi-on Maiden and Maiden uniteD.

Ep. 58 Return to Dust (LA Band)

Return To Dust embodies the sound of shedding the weight of the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow. The Los Angeles-based quartet—Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums]— brings a fresh perspective to alternative rock.

Their music fuses powerful harmonies, fuzz-laden riffs, and seismic grooves, fueled by the raw energy of four Gen Z friends jamming in a garage. What may seem like a traditional approach on paper feels like an act of rebellion today, rippling towards a real turn of the tide.

As the story goes, the band settled in Los Angeles to record with producer Jim Kaufman [Everclear, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet]. 2024 saw them unveil their independent self-titled full-length debut, Return To Dust, featuring single “Belly Up” which surged online, organically gathering over 2 million Spotify streams. Distorted Sound hailed it as “a grungy, punky thrill ride,” while Revolver applauded the group’s “Alice In Chains-inspired form of modern-day grunge.” In the aftermath, they lit up the stages at major festivals like Inkarceration, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, while also joining rock legends Chevelle and Sevendust as support on their respective tours.

Signing to LAVA Records/Republic Records with more music on the horizon, the group is poised to stand at the forefront of the next generation of rock music.

Ep. 57 Phil X ( Bon Jovi, The Drills)

Phil X, is a Canadian musician. Since 2013, he has played lead guitar with Bon Jovi and officially replaced former lead guitarist Richie Sambora in 2016.

It's Phil's 2nd appearance on the podcast!

PHIL X & THE DRILLS are proud to unleash their latest album, ‘POW! Right In The Kisser’ to the world! Alongside the release, out via Frontiers Music Srl, the band is sharing the hot fresh track, “Broken Arrow.” A new visualizer for the single is below. The journey of PHIL X & THE DRILLS is one of relentless passion and perseverance. From their early days stirring up the Hollywood rock scene in 2003, to their breakout EP ‘Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes’ (2009), the band has always kept fans hooked with their high-energy sound and jaw-dropping performances.

As PHIL X became a YouTube sensation through his work demoing vintage guitars for Fretted Americana, the band’s visibility skyrocketed, eventually evolving into the powerhouse known as PHIL X & THE DRILLS. Over the years, the band has worked with an incredible roster of guest drummers, including Josh Freese (Sting, Foo Fighters), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), among others.

‘Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1’, showcased the band’s knack for pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable rock tracks. In 2024, PHIL X & THE DRILLS hit a new career milestone, opening for Mötley Crüe at Summerfest in Springfield, IL, where their performance left 10,000 fans and industry professionals in awe.

Now, with ‘POW! Right in the Kisser’, they’re set to take the next big step in their musical journey.

Ep. 56 John McMurtrie (Professional Photographer)

John McMurtrie (born 1969) is a British music photographer. He makes portraits of musicians, usually in the heavy rock arena. He has shot covers for Metal Hammer magazine and Total Guitar magazine and also contributes to Rolling Stone (USA) and Qmagazine (UK).^{[citation needed]}

He is the official photographer for Iron Maiden and author of the book Iron Maiden: On Board Flight 666, a behind-the-scenes photo documentary. It includes photographs taken during the Somewhere Back In Time Tour (2008–09) and The Final Frontier Tour (2010–11) aboard the band's custom Boeing 757, Ed Force One. A presentation of the book was held from 5 to 31 August 2011 at the British Music Experience at the London O2.

On 20 November 2014, the paperback version of On Board Flight 666 was published by Orion.

IRON MAIDEN ROYAL MAIL STAMPS - John Photographed 5 of the 8 Special postal stamps issued in Feb 2023.

On 29 March 2012 at the 2011 Professional Photographer of the Year awards, McMurtrie won the Best Portfolio award and was runner-up for News Editorial Photographer of the Year. He was a runner-up for News Photographer of the Year in 2011 and was nominated for the 2012 Terry O'Neill award.

He was listed in Professional Photographer magazine's "100 Photography Heroes" 2013 special issue.

Ep. 55 Stoic Principles to become unshakable

Ep. 54 Wise Words from Jillian Turecki

Ep. 53 The Kipling Poem

Ep. 52 Peter DiStefano (Porno for Pyros)

Peter DiStefano (born July 10, 1965, in Santa Monica, California, U.S.) is an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work in the alternative rock band Porno for Pyros (the Jane's Addiction offshoot featuring vocalist Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins).

Composer. Guitarist. Producer. Founding Member of Porno For Pyros.

An awe inspiring conversation with this absolute legend!

Enjoy!

Much love

x

Ep. 51 Dani Marshall (Production Bush, Breaking Benjamin, Halestorm)

Dani is an amazing Production Assistant, TM Assistant, Photographer and all around amazing person.

She has gone through some very impressive changes in her professional life, whilst going through some pretty hard changes in her personal life as well, in order to truly find herself on both levels of her life.

This is a very inspirational conversation. Finding your happy place, your happy path of life is no small feat and not fearing the unknown, is something to strive for.

I'd hope everyone can take something out of Danielle's experiences and message here.

Much love, X