Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
S1E6 - Dweezil Zappa
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
In celebration of his 50th birthday, Dweezil Zappa talks about: A) how his father, Frank Zappa, originally wanted to sign AC/DC; B) a member of AC/DC that can't tune his own guitar; C) how both Young brothers perform on an exclusive track with him; D) Angus Young's greatest guitar solo of all time; or Z) all of the above? Tune in to find out!
Monday Jul 05, 2021
S1E5 - Chris Slade
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
So just how was our next guest influenced by AC/DC? Does it count if he was actually IN the band? We thought so! From Tom Jones to the Firm, to the man who literally brought the thunder to AC/DC's immortal track, 'Thunderstruck', we'll discuss why no other skin basher can match Chris Slade's rock 'n’ roll resume. We're bringing out this 'Big Gun' for a very special episode of Beyond the Thunder.
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
S1E4 - Trevor Hoffman
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
In this episode, we throw listeners a curve ball by talking with Hall of Fame Major League pitcher, Trevor Hoffman, a player who became synonymous with a certain AC/DC song as he took the mound to become the all-time saves leader. So what did it feel like taking center stage to the sound of one of the band’s biggest hits in front of 40,000 screaming fans? We'll field that question, and more. Play ball!
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
S1E3 - Mike Durant
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
In this spine-chilling episode, pilot, author and military war hero, Michael Durant, courageously relives being the sole American survivor of the Battle of Mogadishu, memorably recreated in the war film “Black Hawk Down”. While in captivity for 11 days, you'll be absolutely shocked how AC/DC provide an anthem for Mike to soldier on.
Friday Jul 02, 2021
S1E2 - Dee Snider
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider, deconstructs why AC/DC matters, and how dressing up in drag is similar to dressing up as a schoolboy. Hey, anyone who starts off their interview with, “AC/DC literally changed my life,” definitely has our attention. I wanna talk!
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
S1E1 - Eddie Trunk
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
American music historian, radio personality, talk show celeb, author, and best known as the host of several hard rock and heavy metal-themed radio and television shows, Eddie Trunk talks about how AC/DC became one of his most influential rockers after winning the album “Highway to Hell” on the Jersey Boardwalk.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
S2E11 - Behind Beyond The Thunder #2
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Fresh off 100,000 downloads to wrap up Season 2, the creators of AC/DC Beyond the Thunder podcast serve up a special bonus episode prior to the launch of Season 3, by answering listener questions from around the globe while cueing up never-before-heard interviews from guitar virtuosos, Bumblefoot (Guns ’N’ Roses, ASIA), Gannin Arnold (Joe Walsh, Taylor Hawkins & the Coattail Riders) and even advice for AC/DC from the late, great bluesman, Johnny Winter himself.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
S2E10 - Brent Hinds
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Hailing from Alabama with a Banjo on his knee, songwriter, vocalist and lead guitarist from the multi Grammy award-winning band Mastodon, Brent Hinds, invites listeners on a wild journey—from AC/DC becoming his new religion growing up in the Bible Belt, pissing in Angus Young's pocket, getting lucky at an AC/DC concert, sharing Brendan O'Brien in the studio—all the while desperately trying not to end up like Bon Scott one day. Season 2 ends with The Motherlode of all episodes.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
S2E9 - Chris Jericho
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
For our next undisputed episode, we get in the ring with one of the greatest wrestlers of all time...Chris Jericho, who puts the smackdown on such AC/DC-related topics as; Angus & Brian guesting on his 'Talk Is Jericho' podcast, adding multiple AC/DC songs to his live Fozzy setlist, sporting a massive 'For Those About To Rock' cannon tattoo, sprinkling a little Axl love, and explaining just how rock & wrestling makes for the perfect tag-team. AC/DC Beyond the Thunder IS Jericho.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
S2E8 - Hell's Belles
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
AC/DC Beyond the Thunder rings in the New Year (thank God) with Hell’s Belles, the world famous, all-female AC/DC tribute band out of Seattle, Washington. To celebrate their 20 anniversary, veteran members, Adrian Conner & Mandy Reed, discuss schoolgirl uniforms, traveling the globe, and even getting asked by Malcolm Young himself to open for AC/DC! In this episode, we pay tribute to Angus Young's favorite cover band—and believe us, these Girl's Got Rhythm.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
S2E7 - Mike Fraser (Part 2)
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
In Part 2 of this two-part series, Canadian record producer, engineer, and mixer, Mike Fraser, not only lifts the curtain behind AC/DC’s triumphant return and new #1 release, 'Power Up', but also takes on listener questions from around the globe, tackling both technical and recent band topics. The podcast dives into many of the album’s new tracks, some studio secrets and even its sentimental standout tribute to Malcolm Young. Aside from a dismal 2020, Fraser says that he has been reenergized by the absolute love of 'Power Up'.
For Those About To Talk...
In 2008, Kurt Squiers and Gregg Ferguson set out to capture a feature-length documentary entitled, AC/DC Beyond the Thunder, a film about how this extraordinary Australian band has influenced so many diverse, extraordinary fans. The duo found no shortage lining up actors, authors, athletes, CEO’s, comedians, professors, war heroes, wrestlers, and other very well-known celebrities attempting to answer a seemingly simple question…How did AC/DC affect your life? After the film stalled, Kurt & Gregg decided to dust off these wonderful interviews and harness that energy into a vehicle that just might work…A PODCAST! With a newfound momentum to create all new episodes with partner, Eric Kielb, AC/DC Beyond the Thunder, is serving up inspirational stories about the fans, for the fans, by the fans.