Episode 295

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1st Jun 2026

Ronnie Younkins

Ronnie Younkins

His band, KIX, exploded with the 1988 platinum-selling album, “Blow My Fuse” and the major hit single, “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” but away from the spotlight, guitarist Ronnie Younkins was in a tailspin of drugs and alcohol that would turn into the fight for his life. He joins us to discuss his current band, The Blues Vultures, his brutal battles for sobriety, the time KIX picked him up from rehab in a tour bus and his once-in-a-lifetime audition with KISS. hab sobriety

Created and Produced by Jared Tuten

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Talk Louder
Talk Louder
A talk show in which we geek out on all things rock-n-roll.

Music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner (Metal Edge magazine, Classic Rock, San Antonio Express-News) and hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower, Ignitor) discuss music in depth. From an fan's perspective, to the music business professionals' point of view, Jason and Dave circle the favorites of many.

Created and Produced by: Jared Tuten

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