Influencers of Metal Podcast
From the shores of the Thrashers Paradise, all the way to the Metal Robot satellites!
The Influencers of Metal Podcast brings together Collin Sterling and Tom McKay for a show with laughter, crying, more laughter, and the occasional intellectual discussion.
The most fun podcast in metal. Join the fun!
IoMP 155: Is Crabcore Actually a Genre, Really?
Collin and Tom launch their new series “Is It Really a Subgenre?” by diving headfirst into the legendary meme known as Crabcore.
IoMP 152: Weirdest Metal Covers Ever? (Metal Covers pt. 3)
Collin and Tom dive into the weirdest, funniest, and most confusing metal covers ever recorded.
IoMP 150: What Have You Been Listening To? - May 2026
Frozen Soul, Jungle Rot, Faith No More, Cryptosis, Venom, Castle Rat, and more take center stage in the May 2026 edition of “What Have You Been Listening To?”
IoMP 149: Best Power Ballads in Metal History
Collin and Tom break down the greatest power ballads in metal history
IoMP 125: What Have You Been Listening To? - February 2026 (Month of Love Edition)
The February WHYBLT episode descends into Valentine’s chaos while delivering one of the most diverse metal playlists we’ve had yet.
IoMP 47: Metal in the 2010s – A Look Back To Our High School Days
Take a nostalgic trip through the 2010s with metal’s most* iconic duo.
IoMP 23: Wrestling and Metal
It’s the wrestling episode! Get in the pit (or I guess the ring) and let’s mosh (and fuck someone up)