Death Metal Disco

Death Metal Disco

Author: James Cummings Language: English Episodes: 47
James Cummings hosts Death Metal Disco, a comedy podcast born from the chaotic intersection of seemingly opposite ideas. The title itself is a clue: this isn't a show about one specific thing, but rather the delightful and absurd collision of high-intensity passions with everyday life. Episodes meander through a wide-ranging mix of topics-you might find a deep dive into a cult horror film followed by a heated debate about the best roadside diner pie, or a travel story gone awry that somehow loops back to an obscure metal album. It’s the shenanigans, the hootenanny, and the general hullabaloo of just being a person with eclectic interests. The conversation is less an interview format and more like pulling up a chair with a friend who has strong, often hilarious opinions about everything from music and movies to food and philosophy. Listening to this podcast feels like being in on an inside joke that somehow makes the whole world seem funnier. James guides these freewheeling discussions with a comedic voice that finds the weird in the mundane and the relatable in the extreme. It’s a space for unstructured curiosity and laughter, where the only real rule is that nothing is too serious or too silly to talk about. The result is a consistently surprising and entertaining audio experience that defies easy categorization, much like a disco beat dropped into a death metal song.
Episodes
Insert Witty Title Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
In this episode James continues to himself, much to the chagrin of the nation. He discusses keeping himself busy with the day job, the VO aspirations, and helping his friends with their forthcoming podcasts. Video games,…
Survival Skills and Live Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
James watched two movies recently. He thinks his commentary is important so he talks about them. Then, he reminisces about the days of old when going to live shows was a thing. What was your favorite concert? Or your fir…
Goodbye 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:40
James lets himself truly ramble on about Christmas, the end of 2020, and caffeine. Then randomly poses a question about the vaccine. You should share your response to this question with him. You should also dance like ev…
The Holidays Can Be Sad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
In this 3rd episode of the podcast James discusses how the joyful holiday season can be, and often is a bummer. Nevertheless, happy holidays to you and yours!
Misanthrope - An Origin Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:09
James does what no one has asked for and blathers on a bit about his beginnings in the world of being a death metal 'singer'. The story is truly riveting. Truly.
The Three F's [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:59
In this episode I discuss horror film festivals and life long friendships..because it's nearly Thanksgiving and I do what I want.
Ep 0 - Welcome! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:21
A short introduction by James with brief overview of some of the things the Death Metal Disco Podcast will be about, per se.