The Electric Theater with Clown

The Electric Theater with Clown

Welcome to The Electric Theater, a conversation series hosted by M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan.

Episodes

May 26, 2021 58 mins
After mentioning his love for Genghis Tron on a previous podcast, clown and founding member Hamilton Jordan connect for an in-depth conversation about the band’s cult classic ‘Board Up The House’ and what it’s been like to come back to music after stepping away for more than a decade.
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The founder of Hollister Cannabis Co. details the collaboration of Clown Cannabis and emphasizes the medicinal qualities of the flower. Addressing the continued stigma pertaining to the plant, Saling reveals the personal experiences that convinced him of the obvious health benefits and inspired him to invest in the industry as a means of truly helping people holistically.
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The latest episode of clown's conversation series features a discussion rooted in mentorship as the veteran shares a lifetime of rock wisdom with the emerging frontman.

0:00 - Bourbon & Festivals 
4:00 - clown's son, Simon turned him onto Knocked Loose 
6:10 - Garris shares how the band settled on their name 
7:14 - The Grateful Dead's song and cover band named "Slipknot. Slipknot attempted to change their name to Pig System - which di...

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The metal icon shares the start of his latest project, Go Ahead and Die, with his son Igor Amadeus, revisits the lasting impact of Sepultura, and emphasizes that his love for the music is as strong as ever. 

0:00 - First meeting Keepsake 
2:45 - Significance of personal gifts and explains that when Dana Wells passed, Ozzy actually gave Max a crucifix 
5:00 - Being a Family Man Rockstar 
10:00 - Defying the cliche of rock n roll debauch...

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Planetary scientist Tom Wagner and clown discuss how research and planning are helping humanity find new and exciting ways to combat global problems in 2021.  

0:00 – Tom Wagner: studying melting poles, volcanos both on Earth and Mars and deciding new missions to explore the solar system. 
5:43 – Climate Change Issues 
12:41 – CO2 Emissions 
14:39 – Rising sea levels, changing weather patterns, the decimation of crops in weather specif...

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The architect behind Behemoth checks in with clown to dissect the era of Covid, assess what normal will be post-pandemic, and celebrate the silver lining in being able to hit the reset button during the downtime on this episode of The Electric Theater with Clown (Slipknot)

0:00 - Time Off 
8:00 - Gardening 
11:57 - Time to Decompress 
15:17 - A 15 year cycle of write, record, tour, repeat. 
17:35 - Slowing the f*ck down 
19:11 - Post-cov...

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The master craftsman shares what he loves most about the process of making whiskey and connects with his collaborative partner clown in a conversation that touches on everything from their shared love of Iowa to important role of Paul Gray.
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When not on tour with Butcher Babies, Carla Harvey works as a grief counselor and an end of life specialist. In a candid conversation with clown, the multi-talent talks finality, closure, and dealing with loss in a way that is healthy and productive. 

:00 – Grief Counseling through Zoom 
2:49 – Art & Death 
10:22 - Indoctrination In Upbringing 
12:49 – Aging & Life 
15:34 – Understanding Death 
28:04 – Inevitability of death
30:35 – Grati...

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On the first video interview of The Electric Theater, clown welcomes the iconic frontman for a discussion that ranges from free love, to politics, to making the world a better place through art and music. 

0:00 - Record Stores 5:16 – Creating lasting, impactful work of art 
5:53 – ‘Nothing’s Shocking’ stemmed from Farrell's love affair 
7:58 – True Love 
10:10 – Self discovery. Following in the footsteps of legends like Jim Morrison an...

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4:45 - Being exposed to Japanese manga and anime at an early age 
8:45 - Seeking out art with an edge 
11:50 - Traveling to Japan 
15:05 - A unique time to release music 
22:05 - Connecting with fans in a digital space 
25:45 - Side-stepping the internet trolls 
32:09 Deciphering intent from text 
37:05 - The forecast for Brand of Sacrifice 
45:00 - Living and working in lockdown 
49:40 - Using downtime to create 

'Lifeblood' from Brand of S...

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February 24, 2021 68 mins

The revered composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist shares how his enduring love for music is so deeply rooted, that he feels like it's something he needs to defend in his interview on The Electric Theater with Clown of Slipknot. A creative contributor that has had a profound impact on the contemporary climate of music, Hynes' ability to challenge expectations and blur genre lines has made him a force that has permeated throug...

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February 17, 2021 73 mins
Heavy culture ambassador Jamey Jasta weighs in on projecting positivity, appreciating the simple details of life, and expanding his perspective to include more than just the tunnel vision of work.
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February 10, 2021 55 mins
The first solo female artist to sign to Roadrunner Records discusses mentorship with Kanye West, her unashamed sexuality, and how provocative performance art helped her to purge the weight of real life toxicity.
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February 3, 2021 66 mins
The patron saint of heavy metal reflects on the earliest years of his career and details how music, since the very beginning, has been an all consuming obsession.
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January 27, 2021 65 mins
Caleb Shomo of Beartooth checks in for a conversation with the clown that touches on the musicians’ shared love of AC/DC, the collective culture of Japan, and gratification of making music the good old fashioned way.
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December 9, 2020 68 mins
The multi-talented Brendon Small steps into the Electric Theater to share how learning play guitar offered an enduring life lesson from a very early age - you get outta life what you decide to invest into it.
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December 2, 2020 64 mins
One of heavy music's most intriguing vocalists talks anthropocentrism, aliens, and how being a front woman in metal challenged her to embrace her femininity.
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November 18, 2020 61 mins
Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy and Doyle Von Frankenstein join the clown in the Electric Theater for a candid conversation that explores the psychology behind dressing for the job you want, the tribal subconscious of online naysayers, and the double standard that exists between men and women in metal.
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November 11, 2020 52 mins
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October 28, 2020 63 mins
Accomplished chef, restauranteur, and metal enthusiast Chris Santos joins clown for a session in the Electric Theater. Discussing his tenure as a judge on The Food Network’s Chopped, his humble start in the kitchen in his early teenage years, and his lifelong love for metal music, the conversation provides a unique glimpse into the work ethic and creative vision of the respected celebrity chef.
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