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SUPER ACTION TALK

SUPER ACTION TALK

By Mass Driver

A talk/radio show where the guys in the Knoxville Tennessee band Mass Driver talk to people who are in the local entertainment industry. Check out www.superactionrock.com everything and anything to do with Mass Driver.
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, feel free to reach out to us.
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EP: 35 Check your riffs

SUPER ACTION TALKFeb 17, 2022

EP: 74 Well..we gave it the old college try w/Jon Cooper

EP: 74 Well..we gave it the old college try w/Jon Cooper

Our attempt at livestreaming this episode failed miserably. So we drop back and punted an audio only one instead.

It was great hanging with Jon and talk about acting in murder programs, getting beat when we were kids, and chunky peanut butter! Like the name of the podcast states...it was a real Super Action Talk!

Jul 16, 202301:29:43
EP: 73 Cars Bars and Guitars w/Denny Myers!

EP: 73 Cars Bars and Guitars w/Denny Myers!

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We're talking with our good friend of the show (and fellow P90's bandmate) Denny Myers! It's always a good conversation when Denny swings by, and this one is no different. We go hard on a bunch of subjects....especially cars!

Check out Denny's band The Crying Chain on FB at

https://www.facebook.com/thecryingchain

Jun 29, 202301:35:23
EP: 72 Well what do ya know.....It's Nick from the Worn out Soles!

EP: 72 Well what do ya know.....It's Nick from the Worn out Soles!

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We're hanging with Nick Vorhees of the "Worn out Soles" in this episode. And we talk about everything from Rock n Roll to eastern European truck drivers. This one is jam packed. We also manage to squeeze some of Nicks favorite songs in this episode!

Check out the "Worn out Soles" at http://www.thewornoutsoles.com and check out their new album "Pulp". Which just happens to be available everywhere!

Jun 15, 202301:42:26
EP: 71 Talk n Tacos with Chris from Realknoxvillemusic.com

EP: 71 Talk n Tacos with Chris from Realknoxvillemusic.com

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We were excited to have Chris Lamb founder of realknoxvillemusic.com in the Action Talk Studio to talk about anything and everything imaginable. From what's going on in local music, political stuff, and just about anything else that you can imagine. This is by far our most "balls deep" episode ever.

We also find some time to play a few tunes that are tickling our ear drums.


Check out Chris and all of the awesome programs that realknoxvillemusic is beaming from the sunsphere at

https://www.realknoxvillemusic.com


All of our music and links are available at

https://superactionrock.com


May 18, 202302:11:21
EP: 70 Getting GRUNGY with Nate Forman of the Worn out Soles

EP: 70 Getting GRUNGY with Nate Forman of the Worn out Soles

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And we're back! And we're talking grunge music with Nate or the Worn out Soles. We also get balls deep into old video games, the Transformers and all things awesome. Check out the Worn out Soles at http://www.thewornoutsoles.com And check out their new album Pulp available everywhere

May 11, 202301:19:37
EP: 69 Big racks Big hacks

EP: 69 Big racks Big hacks

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And we're back!!! We play catch up to last episode back in November. 

Jan 20, 202301:48:04
EP: 68 It's fine...everything is fine.....

EP: 68 It's fine...everything is fine.....

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And we're back! Sean is on the phone and we're talking songs that we're currently listening to....and Sean's cruddy phone. 

Nov 18, 202201:21:13
EP: 67 Old men with strong opinions

EP: 67 Old men with strong opinions

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Hey Oh! Sean S is back in the studio and we're talking about some of our favorite songs from when we were kids. As well as how much Janis Joplin blows....

Oct 27, 202201:33:14
EP: 66 (6) For those about to Talk

EP: 66 (6) For those about to Talk

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Our very special guest Chris C joins Rodney to talk all things AC/DC ahead of Mass Driver's upcoming show with AC/DC tribute band "Big Gun". 

Oct 20, 202201:13:50
EP: 65 What ails ya

EP: 65 What ails ya

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In this episode Candis and Rodney talk about their exciting trip to the ER and play songs that coincide with their ailments. It sounds way less fun than what it is

Oct 07, 202255:53
EP: 64 Viva Sean S!

EP: 64 Viva Sean S!

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Sean S calls in from the glitz and glam that is Las Vegas! 

Sep 29, 202201:07:40
EP: 63 Ear worms.....ewwww!

EP: 63 Ear worms.....ewwww!

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In this episode Austin and Rodney share some of their favorite ear worm songs. And promote the hell out of Buc-ee's

Sep 23, 202201:26:59
EP: 62 The Gaptacular

EP: 62 The Gaptacular

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And we're back! And we're joined by Mass Drivers own Austin Polly to talk about songs that we're currently listening to. 

Sep 15, 202201:18:47
EP: 61 Strange Action Talk ....the live episode

EP: 61 Strange Action Talk ....the live episode

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We are joined in the Super Action Talk studio by our number one fan, and Strange Films president and CEO.. August Aguilar. For a very special episode that we streamed live while recording. You can check out the entire episode on our Facebook page and Youtube channel. As well as on the Strange Films pages. 

Aug 25, 202201:17:00
EP: 60 Tickling those Keys

EP: 60 Tickling those Keys

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We talk all about songs with keys in them. And how much Shinedown sucks

Aug 18, 202256:32
EP: 59 Make it Surfy now!

EP: 59 Make it Surfy now!

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In this episode we're joined by our bud Chris Cook to talk about one of our favorite genres.....Surf Rock!  

Aug 11, 202201:40:05
EP 58: More Vox that Rox

EP 58: More Vox that Rox

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We're talking about more vocals that we dig....and ice cream. We also deal with a crazy storm that blows through while we're recording.....could this be the end of the podcast???

Aug 04, 202201:21:28
EP: 57 Vox that Rox

EP: 57 Vox that Rox

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In this episode Sean S visits the Action Talk studio. We talk about the new album as well as vocal performances that we dig. And how bad Shinedown sucks. 

Jul 28, 202201:30:16
EP: 56 It's all a numbers game

EP: 56 It's all a numbers game

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After a long hiatus from the podcast...we're joined in the studio by none other than Candy Pants! And in this episode we're talking about (and playing) bands with a number in their name. And stay tuned.... We may even have a special call in guest. No not Shinedown.....they suck

Jul 21, 202201:14:27
EP: 55 First Song First Album

EP: 55 First Song First Album

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We're back after taking a week off! And we're joined by none other than our old pal John Hurst! In this episode we're playing the first songs off of bands first albums that we dig! And as usual....we're all over the place in this one

Jul 14, 202201:18:06
EP:54 Let's talk about good METAL

EP:54 Let's talk about good METAL

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In what is without a doubt our spiciest episode to date. Sean and Rodney discuss the fallout and shit show of playing with the 80's metal band Anvil. And to cleanse their palate of bad metal they decided to play GOOD METAL! No punches are pulled in this one. And Shinedown sucks.....

Jun 30, 202201:28:27
EP: 53 Sountrack Schmoundtracks

EP: 53 Sountrack Schmoundtracks

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In this episode we're joined by our good pal Denny Myers to talk movie and tv soundtracks......and warm butter. Also....Anvil (the band) blow

Jun 23, 202201:14:51
EP: 52 Holy Shit! We've been doing this show for a year (Part 2)

EP: 52 Holy Shit! We've been doing this show for a year (Part 2)

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Part 2 of our first year anniversary spectacular! Jon Cooper  joins Sean and Rodney in the studio. While the master of disaster Chris Cook phones in from out of state. Also..... Shinedown sucks

Jun 16, 202201:20:14
EP: 51 Holy Shit! We've been doing this show for a year (Part 1)

EP: 51 Holy Shit! We've been doing this show for a year (Part 1)

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For our first year anniversary we assembled the dream team! Jon Cooper joins Sean and Rodney in the studio. While the master of disaster Chris Cook phones in from out of state. Also..... Shinedown sucks

Jun 09, 202201:29:29
EP: 50 Songs from the Rink

EP: 50 Songs from the Rink

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In this episode we talk about our skating rink experiences....Madonna's weird Tik Tok videos and cracking your balls on pin ball machines. And Shinedown sucks

Jun 02, 202201:11:19
EP: 49 Strike up the band!

EP: 49 Strike up the band!

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We have the entire Mass Driver crew in the studio! And we're talking about songs that we're currently listening to. Also...Shinedown sucks

May 26, 202201:14:37
EP: 48 Summertime Soundtrack

EP: 48 Summertime Soundtrack

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August Aguilar of Strange Films joins us in the action talk studio to talk about "Summertime Songs" and rappers ODing. Also, Shinedown sucks

May 19, 202201:26:23
EP: 47 Drinkin' Songs (Part 2)

EP: 47 Drinkin' Songs (Part 2)

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Sean and Rodney talk more about drinking and the soundtrack of their poor decisions and exciting adventures

May 12, 202201:16:31
EP: 46 Drinkin' Songs (Part 1)

EP: 46 Drinkin' Songs (Part 1)

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Rodney and Sean recount some drinking tales and the songs that went along with them

May 05, 202201:13:02
EP: 45 Pop music time machine

EP: 45 Pop music time machine

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We're playing a bunch of pop songs from the 70's to the 00's. Also... Shinedown sucks

Apr 28, 202254:54
EP:44 Let's talk about FUZZ baby!

EP:44 Let's talk about FUZZ baby!

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It's all about our favorite effect in this episode......FUZZ! 

Apr 21, 202201:20:15
We're talking 90's!

We're talking 90's!

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We're talking 90's music with guitarist extraordinaire and fellow rocker Denny Myers! We talk 90's rock....Industrial and donuts!  

Apr 14, 202201:25:59
Holy shit we're talking to Ritchie Ramone!

Holy shit we're talking to Ritchie Ramone!

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You read that title right. We got one of the freaking Ramones on Super Action Talk! Ritchie talks to us about his time in the legendary band, acting. And even the song that he co wrote with Fred Schneider of the B-52's. 

Go check him out along with Bass amp and Dano, the Screaming Phantoms and Rough Dreams at the Brickyard in Knoxville TN on Sunday April 10th. 

Apr 09, 202230:52
EP 42: Stunt Guitar

EP 42: Stunt Guitar

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We go BALLS DEEP and talk "Stunt Guitar" with three shredders with week! We talk DLR, Morris Day stage antics... Willie Nelson's (IMHO) shitty guitar playing and so much more. It's all about the electric twanger in this weeks episode. And Shinedown sucks.

Apr 07, 202201:55:39
EP 41: Odds and Ends

EP 41: Odds and Ends

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We don't have a real theme for this one. So fuck it....we're just going to play a bunch of songs that we dig! And Shinedown sucks

Mar 31, 202201:10:34
EP 40: Here's to the ladies II

EP 40: Here's to the ladies II

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It's another episode dedicated to the ladies who have rocked our world. And we have an actual female commenting on it! Also, Shinedown sucks

Mar 24, 202252:56
EP 39: Here's to the ladies

EP 39: Here's to the ladies

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In this very special episode the boys talk about some of their favorite female fronted or all female bands. And how bad Shinedown sucks

Mar 17, 202256:52
The Atomic Bitchwax/ Valley of the Sun/ Mass Driver Pre Show Special!
Mar 15, 202224:37
EP 38: Mass Drivin'

EP 38: Mass Drivin'

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In this episode we talk about great songs for when you're hittin' the open road. We're all over the place in this one! 

Mar 10, 202201:20:49
EP: 37 The shirt off his back!

EP: 37 The shirt off his back!

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Rock n Roll adventurer Chris Cook  joins Sean and Rodney on the phone to discuss what everyone is currently listening to.....and thousand island dressing. So if you dig a lot of variety in your music....and condiments....this will be THE episode for you! 

Mar 03, 202201:34:28
EP: 36 Guilt Gear and Grooves

EP: 36 Guilt Gear and Grooves

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This one if a doozy! Rock and Roll icon John Cooper returns to the studio to talk about guilty pleasure songs and a lot.....and I mean a lot about music gear. So if you're into 80's pop and guitars.....then this is the episode for you.  

Feb 24, 202201:42:12
EP: 35 Check your riffs

EP: 35 Check your riffs

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The whole band is here for this episode! In this one we're kind of all over the place. And the music selection really shows it. 

Feb 17, 202201:25:10
Valentines Day Spectacular!

Valentines Day Spectacular!

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We're in the mood for love in the Action Talk Studios. So were bringing you a very special episode celebrating love.....in our own very special way. 

Feb 14, 202248:60
EP: 34 Strange Brews

EP: 34 Strange Brews

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Songs from movies is the topic of this weeks episode. And who better to talk about it than the creators of "Strange Films" August and Frank Aguilar. This is maybe the most heated it's ever been in the Action Talk Studios. There were tons of strong opinions bouncing off the beer soaked walls in this episode. Featured artists include:

Alice in Chains, Journey, Simple Minds, Tenacious D, and many more!

Feb 10, 202201:10:26
EP: 33 Shit Kicker Riffs

EP: 33 Shit Kicker Riffs

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When it comes to shit kicker riffs we knew that the perfect quest would be John Cooper. He's a man who has been building and repairing amps for a number of years. He's a music tech to the stars and he even shows up as an actor on a lot of those "murder programs". But most importantly.....this dude knows rock and roll inside and out. We had a great conversation about music gear....acting....and of course shit kicker riffs! 

Feb 03, 202201:28:15
EP: 32 Screaming for covers

EP: 32 Screaming for covers

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We are joined by none other than Herb Himes from the seminal metal band "Summoners Circle". We talk about their upcoming European tour and all things heavy. We also play some of our favorite heavier cover songs. Bands on this podcast include; Judas Priest, The Sword, Slayer, White Zombie, and many more! 

Also be sure to check out the Summoners Circle/ Mass Driver/ Generation of Vipers show at the Concourse in Knoxville TN on 2/4/22

Jan 27, 202201:08:27
EP: 31 License to Talk

EP: 31 License to Talk

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In this episode the gang gets revisits one of their very favorite genres of music......old school rap! We also put down a very famous movie director and learn a little something about Slick Rick. Music in this episode includes: The Beastie Boys, Black Sheep, A Tribe called Quest and many more! 

Jan 21, 202201:12:30
EP 30 HairMainia!

EP 30 HairMainia!

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As requested by several listeners we go balls deep into Hair Metal with our very special guest.....and fellow rocker Chris Cook! Featuring music by 

The Bullet Boys, Ratt, Kix, Warrant, Skid Row, Cinderella and others! 

Jan 13, 202201:32:01
EP: 29 The gang talks intros

EP: 29 The gang talks intros

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Happy 2022 everyone! And because it's the new year... the gang is going to play a bunch of awesome intro songs to albums. I guess that kind of makes sense. Artists include: Gojira, the Hives, Metallica, Jamiroquai, the Ramones, Soundgarden. And maybe even a song by a little bands named MASS DRIVER

Jan 06, 202201:09:38
EP 28: Be kind, the gang rewinds (on 2021)

EP 28: Be kind, the gang rewinds (on 2021)

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Happy New Year everyone! In this episode the gang talks about their favorite music of the year. 

Dec 30, 202101:23:07