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Beardo And Weirdo
Welcome to The Beardo And The Weirdo Podcast! The show starring comedian Craig Gass and the slightly lesser-known musician Chris Kael, from Five Finger Death Punch. This podcast is all about sharing funny, interesting, and poignant behind-the-scenes stories about the music industry and stand-up comedy - stories so crazy you might not even believe they're real! Listen as Chris and Craig candidly talk about their lives, struggles, and triumphs in two of the craziest businesses to ever exist.
Episodes
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How a YouTube Guitarist Landed FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 91
Andy James went from posting instrumental guitar videos on YouTube and working at McDonald's to learning 17 Five Finger Death Punch songs in 24 hours on a…
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The SHOCKING Truth of How Much Rock Stars Actually Make - Beardo&Weirdo w/ Dave Buckner Ep 91
Music industry secrets rarely get spoken out loud by the people who lived them — but Dave Buckner, founding drummer of Papa Roach, and Chris Kael of Five…
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Chuck Billy Fought Cancer Wrong...And It Worked | Beardo&Weirdo 90
Chuck Billy interview reveals the Testament frontman's full story — from schoolyard bully and meth years to a cancer diagnosis at age 38 that split his life…
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Everyone Gets the Queensryche Breakup Story Wrong | Geoff Tate Explains - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 89
Geoff Tate, original lead singer of Queensryche, sits down with Chris Kael and Craig Gass on Beardo and Weirdo to share never-before-heard stories from four…
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Bruce Kulick Faced Death: KISS Reunion and his Heart Surgery - Beardo&Weirdo Ep 87
Bruce Kulick, lead guitarist of KISS from 1984 to 1996, sits down for his first major interview since surviving open heart surgery earlier this year. Diagnosed…
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Carrot Top REALLY Didn't Want To Present Our "Best Podcast" Award - Beardo and Weirdo Ep. 87
Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch and comedian Craig Gass react to the Carrot Top Self Harm Story, share their own battles with addiction and depression…
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Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow CHOKED OUT a member of Guns n Roses, Alex Grossi Saw It - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 86
Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi reveals never-told stories from inside the most chaotic tours in 80s metal history — including the night Kevin Dubrow…
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Josh Wolf Speaks about JELLY ROLL and Sticking His Finger in Weird Places - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 85
Josh Wolf sits down with Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch and comedian Craig Gass for a raw conversation about surviving 30 years in stand-up comedy, the…
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Backstage at the Ramones 50th W/ Travolta, Billy Idol, Green Day & Blink 182 - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 84
Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass reconnect mid-tour on Beardo and Weirdo to break down the FFDP 20th anniversary tour, the…
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METALLICA's Darkest Night: A Survivors Untold Story - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 83
Metallica's 1986 tour bus crash in Sweden killed Cliff Burton and trapped guitar tech Aidan Mullen beneath the wreckage. Mullen, who was pinned under the…
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A Heavy Conversation With Papa Roach's Dave Buckner - Beardo&Weirdo Ep. 82
Dave Buckner, original drummer of Papa Roach and the man behind the billion-stream hit "Last Resort," reveals how cocaine addiction nearly ended his life…
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Rikki Rockett - Why Poison Needed a CONDOM MACHINE On Their Tour Bus - Beardo&Weirdo Ep 81
Rikki Rockett reveals the behind-the-scenes survival tactics, personal betrayals, and wild road stories that shaped Poison's 40-year career — from flyering…
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Five Finger Death Punch UPDATE & Funny Stories From The Road - Beardo&Weirdo Ep.80
Chris Kael, bassist of Five Finger Death Punch, reveals that the band's upcoming Legacy album will have two singles out before the tour launches, confirms new…
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Tesla's Jeff Keith Loves Dogs, Has Awkward Moments With Jeff Beck - Beardo & Weirdo Ep. 79
Jeff Keith, frontman of the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, reveals the full origin story of how a small-town kid from Georgetown, California, went from…
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PART 2 - Ozzy Osbourne's Friends Remember Him One Year After His Passing - Beardo & Weirdo Ep. 78
Stephen Ray, author of Ozzy and Me, and Big Dave from MTV's Battle for Ozzfest reveal firsthand accounts of Ozzy Osbourne's final year — from the Birmingham…
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How Ozzy Osbourne's Friends Remembers Him One Year After His Passing
Stephen Rae and Big Dave — two people absorbed into Ozzy Osbourne's inner circle — share firsthand stories from decades spent inside the Osbourne world, one…
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Life Just Changed For Riki Rachtman Right Before His Tour
Riki Rachtman, the iconic host of MTV's Headbangers Ball, opens up about navigating divorce, mental health struggles, and the raw emotional weight of…
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Chris Kael On Tour w/ FFDP - Behind The Scenes At Sick New World Festival
Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael returns to the road after months at home, and the pre-tour dread is real. On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Kael…
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Frank Bello on Surviving Grief, Revenge, and Anthrax
Frank Bello has spent four decades as the bassist of Anthrax, but the stories behind the music cut far deeper than any thrash riff. Sitting in a hotel room in…
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Alice Cooper's Bassist Chuck Garric on Ronnie James Dio, George Lynch & FFDP
In this incredible episode, the guys are joined by legendary bassist Chuck Garric, who holds the title of the longest-standing member of the Alice Cooper band…
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Banana Man Speaks After Attack at Hardcore Show, No Doubt at The Sphere
In this action-packed episode, Chris & Craig dive into some of the wildest viral stories hitting the internet right now while sharing an inside look at the…
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Golden Knights Hate & Backstage SNL Drama
In this episode, the guys dive right into some awkward backstage drama involving former SNL stars Horatio Sanz and Chris Kattan. Craig recounts the agonizing…
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Meeting Paul McCartney At SNL & Our Cringiest High School Photos
In this episode, the guys kick things off by recapping Chris's massive performance at the Welcome to Rockville festival in front of eighty thousand screaming…
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Comedian Ian Bagg & The Art Of Crowd Work
In this episode, Chris and Craig sit down with the absolute master of crowd work, stand-up comedian Ian Bagg. Ian takes us on a wild ride through his…
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The Ghost Inside’s Andrew Tkaczyk On Losing His Leg & Returning To The Stage
In this powerful episode, Chris & Craig sit down with Andrew Tkaczyk, the legendary drummer for The Ghost Inside, to discuss his incredible journey of survival…
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SNL Legends Horatio Sanz & Chris Kattan Talk "More Cowbell", Lorne Michaels & Backstage Secrets
In this hilarious episode, the guys are joined by Saturday Night Live legends Horatio Sanz and Chris Kattan. Horatio and Chris pull back the curtain on what it…
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James & Shelley from Love on the Spectrum Meet David Draiman
In this heart-warming episode, the guys are joined by fan-favorite couple James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe from the hit Netflix reality series, Love on the…
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Steve-O's Wild Road to Recovery: Jackass, Interventions & Mötley Crüe
In this episode, Chris and Craig are joined by the legendary Jackass star Steve-O for an incredibly raw, hilarious, and honest conversation about his life…
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Wild KISS Stories, Rockstar Addiction, & Surviving Skid Row with Phil Varone
In this episode, the guys are joined by legendary rock drummer Phil Varone of Saigon Kick and Skid Row for an incredibly honest and hilarious conversation…
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Gene Simmons Takes Over The Podcast!
In this wild episode, the Beardo & The Weirdo sit down with rock and roll royalty: the legendary Gene Simmons of KISS. Right out of the gate, Gene takes…
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Jerry Cantrell's 60th Birthday & Opening For Sebastian Bach (w/ Ric Diez)
In this episode, the guys are joined by stand-up comedian and Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner Ric Diez for a hilarious conversation bridging the worlds of heavy…
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Wes Scantlin & Robin Diaz of Puddle of Mudd
In this incredible episode, the Beardo and the Weirdo are joined by Wes Scantlin and drummer Robin Diaz of the multi-platinum rock band Puddle of Mudd. Wes…
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Talking To Shinedown's Zach Myers
In this episode, Chris and Craig are joined by Zach Myers, the lead guitarist of the multi-platinum rock band Shinedown. Zach takes us on a deep dive into his…
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Our 1st Pod-iversary!
In this special milestone episode, Chris & Craig take a look back at the podcast's wildest moments, biggest rockstar guests, and viral stories that helped them…
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Dee Snider From Twisted Sister
In this incredible episode, the guys are joined by heavy metal legend and Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider. Dee opens up about the frightening health…
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Riki Rachtman: MTV, Metal, and Madness
In this episode, Chris and Craig are joined by a true icon of the heavy metal scene, Riki Rachtman, the legendary former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball and the…
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OZZY & ME with Stephen Rea
In this episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast, Chris and Craig interview Stephen Rea, who discusses his four-decade-long relationship with Ozzy Osbourne…
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Heavy Trauma
On this Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig dive into some heavy trauma. Buckle up, because this episode is packed with wild stories from their recent trip to…
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Roddy Bottum - Faith No More
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Chris & Craig dive deep into the life of Roddy Bottum from Faith No More. Roddy shares his incredible journey through the…
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What Should We Ask The Seahawks & The Patriots?
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig are gearing up for an exciting interview with the players of the Seahawks and the Patriots, and we want…
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Cody Jinks & The 5FDP Tour
Chris & Craig talk to Cody Jinks, the country artist, who's about to go on tour with Five Finger Death Punch. In this candid conversation, Cody opens up about…
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Wayne Lozinak, James Mattern, & Cancer
In this episode, Chris and Craig dive into the shocking story of Wayne Lozinak from Hatebreed, who shares his experience of discovering a brain tumor while on…
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Dave Landau Shares Awful Stories
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig dive deep into the wild past of comedian Dave Landau! From crazy concert stories to the ups and downs of…
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Carrot Top And The Greatest Rumor EVER
In this episode, Chris and Craig dive deep into the world of Carrot Top and ask the burning question: why is he so nice? This episode reveals some surprising…
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Tom Rhodes - A Comedian's Comedian
In this episode, Chris and Craig are joined by the legendary comedian Tom Rhodes, who shares incredible stories about opening for music icons like James Brown…
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Stalkers, Crackheads, & Gay Icons
In this episode, Chris and Craig dive into the wild world of fans who take things too far. From stalkers to obsessive followers, Chris and Craig share their…
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Famous Metallica Photographer Makes Shocking Confession In Court
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig dive into the shocking story of Jeremy Wagner from Broken Hope, who took on legendary photographer Ross…
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Negative Internet Culture
On this episode, Craig humble brags about going to Heidi Klum's Halloween party, getting a little carried away with a confetti cannon at a Kiss concert, and…
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KISS Fan Tries To Crash Ace Frehley Funeral
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Craig had a regrettable moment with Rudy Sarzo, and an Ace Frehley fan who did something that was super inappropriate…
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Getting In The Way Of Metallica
In this episode, Chris Kael's mood completely changes when he realizes that Metallica has hooked him up. Imagine being in the snake pit at a Metallica concert…
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Aftershock, Mötley Crüe, & Taco Bell
On today's Beard on Weirdo, Chris and Craig talk about two very important topics: Aftershock and Taco Bell! The duo dive into the wild world of rock festivals…
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Touring With Metallica
Today on Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig dive into their unforgettable experiences touring with Metallica. From the electrifying atmosphere of stadium shows…
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Ozzy's Last Words, Metallica, & Yungblud Stories w/ Pete Lee
On today's Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig dive into the wild world of stand-up comedy with the incredible Pete Lee. From his unforgettable encounters with…
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Richard Hunter's Haunted Museum Secrets
Today on Beardo and Weirdo, we dive into the spine-chilling world of Las Vegas's Haunted Museum with Richard Hunter, the museum's manager. This spooky special…
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Lady GaGa & The Riyadh Comedy Controversy
In this episode, Chris and Craig go OUT OF THIS WORLD! Well, actually, they just make a trip to NASA, and Craig make a giant ass of himself in front of an…
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The Dangers Of Crowd Surfing
Today on Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig examine a shocking story about a concert injury that left a young girl named Jasmine in a terrifying situation at…
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Whitfield Crane Talks About Ozzy and Lemmy
On this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Whitfield Crane, the singer of Ugly Kid Joe, shares his incredible journey of living around the world with just a…
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Chatting With Dave Buckner About Ozzy Osbourne
In this episode of Beardo and Weirdo, Chris and Craig sit down once again with Dave Buckner from Papa Roach to dive deep into his experiences touring with Ozzy…
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Big Dave - Ozzy Osbourne's Right-Hand Man
In this episode, Chris and Craig sit down with "Big Dave," Ozzy Osbourne's longtime assistant and right-hand-man who shares some incredible behind-the-scenes…
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What REALLY Happened At The KORN Concert
The Korn Concert Guy video that has been taking the internet by storm still hasn't slowed down, and in a Beardo & Weirdo exclusive, Chris and Craig talk to the…