Ep. 37: [Interview] with Jeff Sahyoun of LETLIVE.

03/13/25 • 22 min

This is an interview to be treasured, for sure! Jeff and I caught up earlier this morning for a wonderful discussion around the bands' eminent tour of Australia in September this year.

Full of gratitude and passion for a return to such an opportunity, Jeff walks us through the experience of reforming, the incredible amounts of associated stoke and much more. For full details on this insanely energetic (and, as per the interview, immensely motivated) bands' can't-miss tour of Australia, you can find ticket links, tour dates, further statements from the artist, relevant letlive. links and more, over at: //https://www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/podcast-ep-37-interview-with-jeff-sahyoun-of-letlive-ahead-of-2025-australian-tour//. Peace, Love and Soulful Hardcore - Brady.

This is an interview to be treasured, for sure! Jeff and I caught up earlier this morning for a wonderful discussion around the bands' eminent tour of Australia in September this year.

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Ep. 36: Interview with Nathan Brunning & Ben Astbury of Melbourne's GHOSTSMOKER

Another fantastic interview in the chamber! Nathan (Vocals/Lyrics) and Ben (Guitars) of fast-rising acclaimed Melburnian doom/sludge unit Ghostsmoker are set to unleash devastation on the metal masses with the upcoming release of the brutal Inertia Cult LP. I was fortunate enough to get an opportunity to speak with both band members around a whole range of topics - from the album's recording, production and songwriting process, exploring the cathartic benefits of doom metal in working through the challenges of grief and loss, to the upcoming album launch, support set for Pallbearer and Conan in Melbourne this Wednesday + a whole heap more! Very insightful chat, great guys. Much enjoyed our time together. You can stream latest single 'Elogium' from the new album, read further details around both single/LP and find band links right here: https://www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/heavy-news-australian-doom-outfit-ghostsmoker-drop-sludge-ridden-new-single-elogiumPreorder Inertia Cult via Ghostsmoker's Bandcamp: https://ghostsmokerau.bandcamp.com/album/inertia-cult-2And if you like what you've heard from these guys, be sure to check out the incredible roster of Art as Catharsis, of which GS share a space alongside many high-quality Australian experimental/alternative/heavy acts. Link: https://www.artascatharsis.comAnd finally, keep up with our website @ innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com, where we'll have the scoop on the whole shebang via our Heavy News/Music Monday sections on the blog! Peace, Love and Unrelenting Blackened Doom xoxo - Brady.

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Ep. 38 [Interview] With Educator/Game Therapist DAN MACHUCA, a.k.a. Dan The Game Master.

Congratulations to Dan Machuca for being our very first video/podcast interview guest within the realm of all things tabletop, hobbies, gaming and mental health! Dan and I met through the medium of tabletop roleplaying games, like the big nerds are are, a few years back. From there we've been professionally networked as part of the Game Therapy Australia movement, spearheaded by Game Therapist Michael Thorburn (also a fellow nerd - Hi Michael!). Dan brings plenty of insight, thought and fun to the discussion, which ranges everywhere from his teaching work with migrant youth where English is a second language, through to a weekly tabletop gaming therapeutic group for neurodivergent children/adolescents in Footscray and even his own published title, T.O.T.S. available on itch.io. Accessibility and modifying tabletop RPG systems to reduce cognitive, language and other barriers is an ongoing part of Dan's work, as is promoting mental health and wellbeing. We discuss this with respect to the psychosocial benefits seen (and measured) in his own group, plus also discuss initiatives for men's mental health via his direct experience with the Men's Table social-support initiative. We also have a chat about Dan's favourite systems, of which Savage Worlds is a big'un, GMing with ADHD ourselves, and lots more! Stay tuned for the blog post which will have additional show notes, links and more. DAN THE GAME MASTER - LINKS: Blog: https://danthegmmelb.game.blogFacebook: / danthegamemaster FEATURED ARTIST: Vermilion Sun - 'Dragon Lady'. Fun, funky rock-and-roll from across the pond! You can check out the accompanying music video for 'Dragon Lady' here: • Vermilion Sun - "Dragon Lady". (psst - want your track featured on an episode of our vlog/podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We also conduct artist interviews, industry professional interviews, promote press releases, provide gig and album reviews, TTRPG/gaming product reviews and more!).