The Heavy Desert Podcast

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Alex Risberg of Swedish stoner‑rock titan 10,000 Years joins me for a killer deep dive. With their killer brand‑new album, Esox Lucifer, dropping August 7th via Ripple Music, Alex breaks down the record, his influences, the band’s origin story, and how some of the new songs have been going over at some of their recent live shows. We also talk of a possible Ripplefest Texas appearance in the future.
And stick around after the interview… I’m debuting a brand‑new track from Esox Lucifer that you’ll hear first on The Heavy Desert Podcast. So dig in, listen, and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, concert correspondent Chris McGowan returns to the show. Chris hits 100+ shows a year, mostly in the heavy underground repping the heavy scene across Chicagoland with nonstop support—buying merch, boosting bands on socials, and showing up for the community. He’s been on a wild run since his last visit and has even more lined up. Tune in and subscribe for the latest from one of the underground’s most dedicated supporters.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, we’re blasting off with Jason Doome and Sean Patrick Brooks as they unveil their brand‑new record label, Spacegoat Records. These two aren’t just scene supporters — they’re the forces behind Grand Rapids Doomfest and HUFR Fest, and now they’re leveling up with a label built straight from the heart of heavy music culture. We get into why they launched Spacegoat, what they’re aiming to build, and who’s landing on their first release. Jason and Sean were an absolute blast to talk to, and this episode is packed with passion, vision, and plenty of fuzz‑soaked energy.  Crank it up, tune in, and hit subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, the show celebrates its 150th episode with a very special guest! Ben McLeod, the guitarist of All Them Witches joins the show and we dig deep into his influences, and his journey of guitar playing starting in the third grade, through high school and college which eventually lead to All Them Witches. We talk about some of the other projects he’s been involved in, his solo album he released in 2025 titled “Pronounced ‘Mick Loud’” and some of the things he does to stay on top of his guitar-playing game. Ben was very generous with his time and we touched on a lot. So on this 150th episode of the show, I hope you dig my chat with Ben McLeod! Tune in and subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Sheafer McOmber of the one-man band, Redwood, returns to the show to talk about his latest release Hyperspace that dropped on June 12. We dig into his creative process, what wakes him up in the middle of the night as far as music goes and… possibly another album before year’s end??? You’ll have to tune in to find out! He also talks about a couple of his passions - photography and his ‘68 Volkswagen bug! We cover a lot on this episode, so check out the latest Redwood album, Hyperspace, then come back, tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Cody Patrick, one of the guitarists of the band Broadslab, joins the show to talk about the bands latest release. Their new album The Fifth Essence dropped on June 26th, and Cody rolls through to break down the riffs, the vision, the influences, and the wild journey that shaped this record. We get into how Broadslab first came together, what fueled the long gap since their 2014 crusher Ritual Movement, and the unbelievable story of Cody’s teenage run‑in with Mike Dean (Corrosion of Conformity)— a chance encounter that eventually led to Dean working on The Fifth Essence. It’s one of those “no way that actually happened” tales, and Cody lays it all out. And Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another Jam Yeti Music Minute with his review of The Fifth Essence. So go spin Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence, then jump back in for this killer episode. Hit play, hit subscribe and dig in!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Dave Kirk, Ryan O’Hare, Rodrigo Barradas, and Antonio Peci of London’s rising force Okay You Win. Their debut album End of Days has already sparked major buzz since dropping via Blues Funeral Recordings, and we get into everything behind it — the band’s beginnings, the influences that shaped the album, and the future they’re carving out. Spin the album first, then come meet the minds behind the music. Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Benjamin Oak - vocalist, mastermind, and amphibian overlord behind Froglord. From a scrappy one-man experiment to a full-blown cult favorite with five albums in the Froglord mythos since 2020, Benjamin breaks down the evolution of the project, the influences behind the mythos, and how the band is now gearing up for a UK tour, their first leap to North America, and even contributing music motion pictures.
It's a deep dive into the swampy saga of Froglord - and you don't want to miss it. Tune in and subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Mark Richard from The Jam Yeti Music Blog is back as we unleash our Top 10 favorite albums from the second quarter of 2026. We’re packing this episode with massive discoveries — listener‑powered lists, a stack of honorable mentions, and a whole wave of killer new music you need in your rotation. Plus, we’re giving you an early look at the albums set to explode in the upcoming third quarter. If you’re hungry for fresh sound and future favorites, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in and hit subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I take a moment to talk about the future of the show and what to expect for the foreseeable future. Tune in and subscribe!