Podcast – Allen "Big Al" Tate

Iron Maiden at 50 with Daniel Bukszpan

October 29, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 26: https://notoriousbuk.com/

In this episode, we discussed Daniel’s book “Iron Maiden at 50,” which chronicles the band’s history through various sections covering their early years to present day, including details about their lineup changes, visual branding, and cultural impact. Daniel shared insights about the book’s creation process, including his approach to writing the text and the publisher’s handling of visual elements, while also discussing the band’s evolution from niche to mainstream popularity and their strong connection with fans. The conversation concluded with Daniel reflecting on his other writing projects and his positive experience working with Quarto Publishing, which has resulted in his books being widely available through various retailers.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YgqGp8b1bOk

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LkwhFrGZvK2Od2eefx3ZR?si=KWMpkGoRTtyNgabJEr0cMA

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KISS Avatar “Deuce” Video Discussion with Creator Stevie Peavey

Big Al

October 27, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 25: https://www.youtube.com/@steviepeaveyfilms/videos

In this episode, I spoke with Stevie Peavey about creating music videos, mainly focusing on his recent release of Deuce by KISS. Stevie gives a brief explanation of the process for animating action figures and synchronizing lyrics. He also spoke about his experience creating music videos for various bands while discussing his transition from working in the toy industry to becoming a music video director. You can find Stevie Peavey Films on YouTube and Instagram.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/cjKtM4YiBrY

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aKO6CkXpsClWCFcJIALjq?si=rBh-dupQRpuUYWzZIX7PUw

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Horace Pinker Members Discuss “Now and the Future” Album

Big Al

October 20, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 24: http://horacepinker.com/

Scott and Greg from the band Horace Pinker discussed their new album “Now and the Future,” their first full-length release since 2011, which reflects a more positive and forward-looking message compared to their previous work. They also discuss the band’s history. Greg shared his experiences touring with the band in Europe, including a memorable performance at the Grosrock festival in Belgium. They also mentioned sharing the stage with various notable bands and attending festivals in different countries. Finally, they discussed their upcoming tour dates, including a performance at the Fest in Gainesville, Florida.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/k3-gX2NhFjI

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IHAj1mFWtCR3SkxIAcCLB?si=HYUABjnMSfmFjCZFFzQrCA

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Musician Trevor Kidd Discusses New Single Sunshine

Big Al

October 6, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 22: https://www.instagram.com/trevorkiddmusic/

Trevor discussed his songwriting process, including how “Sunshine” emerged from an instrumental riff, and his collaboration with INXS bassists Gary Beers and Tea Party guitarist Jeff Martin on lead guitar on the song. He expressed interest in working with other musicians like Gilby Clark and Mike Kruger in the future. Trevor also shared his experiences working with Randy and Tal Bachman and mentioned his upcoming projects with Gary, which will be more collaborative and harder rock in style.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YGm-d3F-r-E

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tPIJ9jLB4QMJntLZ80dyo?si=rpcP1VkcR3y6HsmYay0QZw

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Guns N’ Roses at 40 with Martin Popoff

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September 30, 2025

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Season 1, Episode 21: https://martinpopoff.com/html/bookslist

Martin and I discussed Martin’s book “Guns N’ Roses at 40,” which covers 40 career highlights of the band in a chronological format. We also explored Martin’s extensive writing process and experience authoring over 135 books, including his work on band biographies and historical accounts. The conversation concluded with discussions about Martin’s upcoming book releases and their availability through various retailers.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fTHWF4zgBmA

Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bigalrocks/episodes/Guns-N-Roses-at-40-with-Martin-Popoff-e38tkah

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