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Paradigm Shift – Episode 1 – Instrumentals

This is the first episode of Paradigm Shift, where every Tuesday from 10pm-12am me (Johnny James) and my co-host Jake Hollis conform the show to a different paradigm of music and pull the best tracks we can out of it. For episode 1 we picked out our best instrumentals, which includes the likes of YES,

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THE CRAZY TRAIN EPISODE #CXXIII

Passengers of The Crazy Train! Welcome back! This is your new conductor Johnny James! Many thanks to outgoing host Chris Waddell for passing the torch on to me and letting me keep this show going! I hope I do it justice! Here is the first podcasted episode of a new era, the first of many!

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Overtime with K and Crox (02-09-18)

SUPER BOWL!!!!! Like seriously.  We spend 35 minutes talking about the Super Bowl.  If you’re done with the Super Bowl, I wouldn’t listen. We also talk about Jennifer Jones’ record tying 6th Canadian National Curling Championship. Olympics too, those also start this week.   Enjoy the Show Friends, -K Podcast: Play in new window |

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General Distortion – Episode 19 – Tactus

  On this episode, Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Fredericton’s favourite prog-metalers Tactus join me to talk about being nominated for an ECMA, their new single Glass Atlas and their thoughts on the late Chester Bennington.   Listen to Glass Atlas here: https://tactusband.bandcamp.com/album/glass-atlas   Tune in every Monday from 10-11:30pm from new episodes on CHSR-FM.

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General Distortion – Episode 18 – Marc Bourgon

  On this episode myself and casual co-host Sean Carroll are joined by Marc Bourgon (pictured on the left). Marc is fomerly of Fuck The Facts and one half of sludge/grind duo GREBER. We talk to him about GREBER’s new album Cemetery Preston, old/side projects, pedal, amps, bands and craft beer.   Listen to/buy Cemetery

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General Distortion – Episode 17 – Cleanout

Hey Everyone!   This episode is a catch-up where I play some previously unaired interviewed with the likes of The Stanfield, Voltang, Between The Buried and Me and others!   Tune in every Monday from 10-11:30pm for new episodes on CHSR-FM.   Cheers!   Johnny Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | More

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General Distortion – Episode 16 – Phoning It In

We here at General Distortion have a mission for 2018 to bring our listeners consistent episodes! So in order to do that sometimes its necessary to phone it in! My casual co-host Sean Carroll joins me via phone to discuss some of the latest metal news, upcoming shows/tours and guitar pedals.   Thanks for listening

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New General Distortion tonight w/ Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Tactus

Tonight on General Distortion, Adrian Barnes and Steve Parish from Tactus join me to talk about their ECMA nomination for their album “Bending Light”, their new single Glass Atlas and their thoughts and reflections on the passing of Chester Bennington. Tune in tonight from 10-11:30pm on CHSR 97.9 FM or online at chsrfm.ca. Johnny

General Distortion – Episode 15 – Ryan Stacey

Photo Credit: Ebrahim Dadshani   Episode 15!   On this episode we sit down with Ryan Stacey who is a touring photographer who got his start in Halifax and has now toured with the likes of Deez Nuts, Miss May I, Get The Shot and Obey The Brave.   We talk about the ins and

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Album Review: Speaker – “Murder And Create”

  Toronto, Ontario band Speaker must be named after the things they destroy. Their new album “Murder and Create” provides a new incarnation of their sound where they strip themselves of any traces of the traditional structures of hardcore. The band plants their feet in the perfect head-space to do what they do best, which

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General Distortion – Episode 14 – Tyson Davidson

We’re back! Hopefully for good this time! Photo credit: Ryan Stacey (@staceytakespictures)   My good buddy Tyson Davidson for this weeks episode to talk about how not to be a douche when making music videos, hosting touring bands and the grind involved with building up a music scene!   Tonight! I clean out some old interviews

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