The Heavy Desert Podcast

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Cody Patrick, one of the guitarists of the band Broadslab, joins the show to talk about the bands latest release. Their new album The Fifth Essence dropped on June 26th, and Cody rolls through to break down the riffs, the vision, the influences, and the wild journey that shaped this record. We get into how Broadslab first came together, what fueled the long gap since their 2014 crusher Ritual Movement, and the unbelievable story of Cody’s teenage run‑in with Mike Dean (Corrosion of Conformity)— a chance encounter that eventually led to Dean working on The Fifth Essence. It’s one of those “no way that actually happened” tales, and Cody lays it all out. And Mark Richard of the Jam Yeti Music Blog returns for another Jam Yeti Music Minute with his review of The Fifth Essence. So go spin Broadslab’s The Fifth Essence, then jump back in for this killer episode. Hit play, hit subscribe and dig in!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I sit down with Dave Kirk, Ryan O’Hare, Rodrigo Barradas, and Antonio Peci of London’s rising force Okay You Win. Their debut album End of Days has already sparked major buzz since dropping via Blues Funeral Recordings, and we get into everything behind it — the band’s beginnings, the influences that shaped the album, and the future they’re carving out. Spin the album first, then come meet the minds behind the music. Tune in and subscribe!

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only Benjamin Oak - vocalist, mastermind, and amphibian overlord behind Froglord. From a scrappy one-man experiment to a full-blown cult favorite with five albums in the Froglord mythos since 2020, Benjamin breaks down the evolution of the project, the influences behind the mythos, and how the band is now gearing up for a UK tour, their first leap to North America, and even contributing music motion pictures.

It's a deep dive into the swampy saga of Froglord - and you don't want to miss it. Tune in and subscribe.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast, Mark Richard from The Jam Yeti Music Blog is back as we unleash our Top 10 favorite albums from the second quarter of 2026. We’re packing this episode with massive discoveries — listener‑powered lists, a stack of honorable mentions, and a whole wave of killer new music you need in your rotation. Plus, we’re giving you an early look at the albums set to explode in the upcoming third quarter. If you’re hungry for fresh sound and future favorites, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. Tune in and hit subscribe to stay ahead of the curve.

Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I take a moment to talk about the future of the show and what to expect for the foreseeable future. Tune in and subscribe!