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 50: We Almost Picked One Of These Podcast Names... (50th Episode Special)
50 episodes in, and we’re glad we stuck with the name we chose…
IoMP 49: The Best Acoustic Metal Songs You Need to Hear
Metal… but make it sad and unplugged. Let’s dive into the weirdly emotional world of acoustic metal, where even death growls get soft and cozy.
IoMP 48: What is Judas Priest's Heaviest Song?
Let’s go riff-for-riff through Judas Priest’s discography to decide: what’s their heaviest song? You might be surprised by what made the list.
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 46: Our High School Metal Lives Unpacked
Remember your first metal dive? They do—and they’ve got the playlists to prove it.
IoMP 45: Bon Jovi - Are They Rock or Metal?
Is Bon Jovi rock or metal? It’s part breakdown, part breakdown—Bon Jovi fatigue and all.
IoMP 44: WHYBLT - April
Power metal surprises? Check. Polish death metal obsession? Double check. Collin and Tom break down their heaviest, weirdest April album picks in another chaotic installment of “What Have You Been Listening To?”
IoMP 43: Metal Merch Madness - The Struggle is Real For Every Metalhead
Tom and Collin dive into the highs and horrors of buying metal merch—t-shirts, patches, battle jackets, and the struggle of online orders.
IoMP 42: When Metal Crashed Pop Culture
Metal goes mainstream! From Napalm Death on live TV to Pantera in SpongeBob, discover the wildest metal band appearances in pop culture.
IoMP 41: How The Influencers Met - An IoMP Origin Story
Two bros talking into microphones…
IoMP 37: Metal's Most Niche Subgenres
Metal’s subgenre game is strong… and weird… very weird.
IoMP 34: Metal at the Canadian JUNO Awards 2025
Time for a bit of Canadian Pride on the Influencers of Metal Podcast!
IoMP 33: What Is Metallica's Heaviest Song?
Excuse us while we strap on these Kevlar vests… no reason, really…
IoMP 32: Influencers Declassified Concert Survival Guide
Here’s everything you are gonna need for your next concert…
IoMP 31: Collin Saw Dream Theater's 40th Anniversary Show
Collin saw Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary show in Toronto. Let’s talk about it…