Rockstar 101 with SHIM and Brandon Coates

The guys talk about politics in music and whether or not a band should take a stance. 

The guys talk about Shim's beard and the reaction on social media, plus they' discuss altercations they had in school when they were younger.

Shim has been roped into a soccer league with fellow dads, and the guys talk about wimpy injuries.

Brandon's daughter did something that made him the proudest he could possibly be as a father, and Shim talks about his writing process and using real life experiences for his songs.

The legendary WAAF is GONE! It's a truly sad day for the world of rock. Brandon gives the details of scoring Rage Against the Machine tickets, and the guys talk about being misunderstood for something they said.

The guys talk about what they do to workout, Brandon introduces Shim to Reddit and 'Am I the A-hole?', plus the guys talk about dealing with grief and being able to joke about serious topics.

Shim recently moved and of course it didn't go smoothly, Shim answers a question about Dog Breakfast (the Sick Puppies original EP), and they guys talk about Valentine's Day.

Shim and Brandon talk about bands that have had replacement singers, and some that you might not know had a replacement singer.

The guys talk about 'The Joker' and the Oscars. 

The guys talk about how much of a joke the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has become, going through a list of the biggest snubs.

Shim talks about the fires in Australia, the guys take a question from Twitter, and they talk about which album they're most looking forward to in 2020.

The guys talk about celebrity deaths from the 2010s until Shim gets bummed out, then they try to find more positive stories to talk about.

The guys are talking about New Year's Resolutions, the time Scientology tried to recruit Shim, and a mall cancelled Christmas in Australia.

The guys are talking about their holiday traditions, and going over a bunch of Australian stereotypes. Plus Shim educates everyone not from Australia about 'drop bears'.

Elias and Rasheed from Nonpoint join Brandon as they wrap up their tour in El Paso, TX. They're talking Christmas traditions and movies, plus the Mandalorian.

Shim is a bit frustrated with Christmas. Brandon explains the Elf on the Shelf, what is the best Christmas movie ever? Brandon has a tournament bracket with voting to find out.

The guys head to loudwire.com and go through the list of the top 66 rock albums of the 2010s. 

The guys discuss Disney+, how many instruments Shim plays, and Catholic weddings. Both guys had Catholic weddings despite the fact neither one grew up Catholic.

The guys head to social media and answer as many questions as they can. If you have a question or topic you'd like discussed, ask away on social media. Twitter - @shimmoore Instagram - @brandon_goat_coates

Rage Against the Machine has announced some show dates, including the first show beginning in El Paso. Plus the guys discuss the last decade and it gets pretty deep.

Yes, we realize this is Rockstar 101, but the topics got a little heavy again as Shim has another ghost story, the guys talk about religion with their families, and Brandon's daughter brought a really heavy book about the Nazi's and World War II. Yeah, she's only 8 years old. 

It isn't the smoothest of transitions, but Shim gives an update on Brenna and then the guys tell ghost stories.

The guys talk about Wonderland Sydney and theme parks, Princess Diana, Looney Toons, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Shim answers a question from Twitter about Tri-Polar. Brandon tends to gravitate towards slower, sad songs. Plus the guys are talking Metallica and James Hetfield being back in rehab.

Shim has an update on Brenna and how much money they raised for her cancer treatment. Plus the guys talk about when and where you get your music tastes, and how nostalgia comes into play.

Shim gives some insights into recording drums and the guys talk about Halloween. It's big in the US, but is it in Australia?

The guys talk about their interests growing up, discuss WWE, and Shim has had a chance to listen to the Tool album more so he has a more thorough review.

Shim answers a Twitter question about his song writing process, Plus the guys talk about kid's toys and what they were into as kids. Find Shim on Twitter @shimmoore Find Brandon on Instagram @brandon_goat_coates

The guys are talking about entertainment for kids including Rocko's Modern Life, Bluey, The Never Ending Story, and Spongebob. Plus Brandon tells hurricane stories from living in Florida. Find Shim on Twitter @shimmoore Find Brandon on Instragram @brandon_goat_coates

The guys are talking about the new Tool album, just how awesome Chris Stapleton is, and a movie called 'Blaze'. Also, the guys started this podcast not realizing it was already started and the phones cut out in the middle of recording.

The guys had planned on recording a new episode over the weekend, but Shim left his phone at his mother-in-laws place. In place of what the guys had planned, here is an interview from The Buzz Adams Morning Show (the show Brandon produces) from March of 2019.

Shim says he's willing to play any of his music live, including 'Saudade', the song he did for 'Resident Evil', plus Shim has a funny story about Corey Taylor and his son.

The guys got sidetracked again, so here is a special episode about Brandon's experiences with white supremacists.

The El Paso shooting hit really close to home as Brandon has lived in El Paso, TX for 4 years. Do the guys have a solution to the problem? Absolutely not. But they'll at least try to give a different perspective, rather than the same old rhetoric.

Putting green M&M's on your rider isn't a douche move, it's actually pretty brilliant. Plus Brandon finishes his Papa Roach story that ends with him drinking all of Papa Roach's beer.

Brandon starts his Papa Roach story and learns about fresh tube socks. Also, if you're backstage and there's only one of something, don't touch it. That's meant for someone. Unless Corey Taylor offers to pour you a drink. And Shim gets left behind at a gas stop all because of a pillow.

What cover songs are better than the original? Shim tells the story of covering Destiny's Child's song "Say My Name" and why they weren't allowed to release it.

Shim finally had some spare time to spend with his family, but they didn't get to spend it how they'd hoped. Plus the guys talk about equal pay, equal rights, and equality.

Brandon brings up grunge, and poses the question. If you had to rank the Big 4 of Grunge, what would the order be? Plus Shim has some advice for any aspiring musician looking to sign that first big contract.

Yes, both Shim and Brandon are parents. This podcast was originally supposed to be about Avengers: Endgame, instead it's about parenting.

It's time for the guys to nerd out and talk about Avengers: Endgame. How was the movie? Where does the MCU go from here?

We have more stories from the guys being on the road, including a woman that had an actual live cockroach in her hair.

We have stories from Shim and the guys on the road, including one of the van windows blowing out.

Shim and Brandon discuss The Dirt vs Bohemian Rhapsody. Which movie was better? Which had more flaws?

Shim tells a heart warming story courtesy of Drive Auto, and you get to meet the rest of the band.

Ever wonder what it was like when the two guys first met? This is the first time Brandon interviewed Shim.

Shim tells a story from Omaha, Brandon talks about his Metallica Day Miracle thanks to Jim Breuer, and the guys discuss the Bohemian Rhapsody movie

Shim talks about the video for Crucified, the guys talk about Papa Roach, and then talk about bands they've never seen live that they want to. Spoiler, it's the same band for both guys.

Both Shim and Brandon have kids, so of course that has to be brought up. Shim has a great Velvet Revolver story, plus they discuss solid role models for kids today.

Yes, when it's winter in the US, it's summer in Australia. Plus, the guys answer questions including "What do people perceive about your job that annoys you?"

Shim and Brandon discuss the top 50 Nu Metal albums of all time. Apparently Kid Rock's 'Devil Without a Cause' didn't really make it to Australia.

 Shim and Brandon introduce you to the class, and what you can expect from Rockstar 101.