Fans With Bands

About Fans With Bands

On each show we bring together a band and some fans to talk about music, life, and whatever the hell else we want to talk about. It can be difficult to have a conversation with your favorite band at a show or online. We bring the fans together with the bands for a more in depth conversation. fanswithbands.substack.com (https://fanswithbands.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Chuck Marshall

Category

arts · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Nov 2020

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

158 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Music Notes With Nuno - Vol. 6

   Chuck and Nuno are back to discuss their earliest memories of music videos, the golden era of MTV, and legendary concert footage. We share stories about discovering heavy metal and rock bands on late-night TV, the evolution of music video production, and the sometimes comedic (and dangerous) history behind classic shoots. Episode Highlights * Catching Up: Nuno fills in Chuck on his busy season at work and his shift toward writing reviews on his Substack: instead of producing content for YouTube. * Early MTV & Music Video Memories: We reminisce about the early days of MTV, highlighting A-ha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-ha)‘s “Take On Me” and the dangerous windmill scene in Duran Duran (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran)‘s “Hungry Like the Wolf” video. We also note the massive impact of Van Halen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Halen)‘s “Hot for Teacher” and the cinematic length of Michael Jackson’s epic “Thriller” video. * Headbangers Ball & Metal Favorites: Chuck shares his ritual of recording Headbangers Ball to catch heavy videos like “Betrayer” by Kreator (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kreator). Nuno recalls watching Portuguese TV specials featuring Iron Maiden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Maiden) and Sepultura (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepultura). * Megadeth vs. Metallica: We take a deep dive into the intertwined history of Megadeth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megadeth) and Metallica (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica). They discuss Dave Mustaine’s early writing credits on “The Call of Ktulu” and “Fight Fire with Fire,” as well as the speed differences between “Mechanix” and “The Four Horsemen”. Nuno also praises Metallica (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallica)‘s “One” video and Megadeth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megadeth)‘s “Wake Up Dead” and “Peace Sells”. * Live Concert Experiences & Surprises: Nuno recounts seeing Israeli band Orphaned Land (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orphaned_Land) open for Fear Factory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_Factory), noting that they later recorded an album produced by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porcupine_Tree). They also laugh about Portuguese band Moonspell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonspell) terrifying children by performing a death metal version of a kids’ song on live TV. * Tour Talk & Extreme Metal: Chuck laments that the upcoming tour with Forbidden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_(band)), and Heathen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathen_(band)) won’t be stopping in Detroit this time around. Nuno shares his love for Napalm Death (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napalm_Death)‘s live DVDs and their surprisingly melodic Tiny Desk concert, while acknowledging the band’s diverse influences such as Cocteau Twins (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocteau_Twins). * Covers and Late-Night Discoveries: Chuck remembers discovering AC/DC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC/DC) on The Midnight Special. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on great cover songs, including Voivod (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voivod_(band)) covering Pink Floyd (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd), White Lion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Lion) covering Golden Earring (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Earring), Heathen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathen_(band)) covering Sweet (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sweet), and Mötley Crüe (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%B6tley_Cr%C3%BCe&authuser=4) covering Brownsville Station (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brownsville_Station_(band)). * Honorable Mentions: The duo briefly touches on legendary home videos from Pantera (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantera), music from King’s X (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_X), and the visual aesthetics of Cannibal Corpse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannibal_Corpse), Quiet Riot (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quiet_Riot), and Accept (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accept_(band)). Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on your favorite podcast service such as Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fans-with-bands/id1535871325), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@fanswithbands9087), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhTYPwfCEGXvyFu3Ahdy8?si=_fZBAfNER1aautyebAkWsQ), Audible (https://www.audible.com/podcast/Fans-With-Bands/B08JJNMRRS?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp), or Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/23dfdb81-9db8-4585-a52a-030851508822/fans-with-bands). Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fanswithbands), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@fanswithbands9087), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fanswithbands999/), and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/fanswithbands.bsky.social) For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nYGPSE2hNw1noofg6W8Vt?si=84e7e3afb2db42d2) Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Greater Detroit Music Census Report

   In this episode of Fans With Bands, we sit down with Kevin Kay (Detroit Music Collective) to analyze the results of the recent Greater Detroit Music Census. We were joined by singer-songwriter Julianne Ankley, who shared her perspective as a working musician in Detroit. The conversation dives into the financial realities facing local artists, venue shortages that cause touring acts to bypass the city, the perception of elitism in the local scene, and practical initiatives underway to strengthen the region’s 10-county music ecosystem. Key Census Highlights & Data Points Total Survey Response 2,500+ respondents across 10 counties (75-mile radius around Detroit) - unique in that this was all done with grassroots effort. Music-Generated Income Average music income is $20,000/year, well below the poverty line, while average total income is $88,000. Primary Employment 68% of musicians rely on non-music jobs for their primary income. Out-of-Pocket Investment Local musicians spend $16.2 million annually out-of-pocket to support their music careers. Venue Performance Detroit averages 64 events per venue per year, compared to Cleveland/Columbus (96–97) and Nashville (172). Artist Retention Flight Risk 74% plan to pursue music in 3 years, but only 48% plan to stay in Detroit. Perception of Scene 54% view the scene as elitist, spiking to 87% among 18–24-year-olds. Discussion Topics * Grassroots Power vs. Lack of Civic Support: How community partners pulled off the census without city government backing or major press support, outperforming larger markets on a per-capita grassroots basis. * The Missing Mid-Sized Venues: Why touring bands skip Detroit on Midwest runs between Chicago and Cleveland due to a shortage of venue capacities and a lack of a local Independent Venue Association chapter. * Recording Dollars Leaving Michigan: How artists often travel to cities like Nashville for streamlined studio workflows, and what Detroit studios can do to capture local talent and keep production capital in-state. * Treating Musicians as Small Businesses: Why municipal and county economic development programs need to view independent musicians as small businesses deserving of tax write-offs, resources, and streamlined event permitting. * Rebuilding the Scene’s Infrastructure: * Master Events Calendar: Developing an automated, scraped region-wide calendar for all live shows and cultural events across the 75-mile radius. * Student PR Network: Partnering with local university journalism/PR programs (e.g., Oakland University, Wayne State) to give students portfolio-building experience covering local bands and shows. * Master Industry Directory: Creating a comprehensive resource listing area studios, equipment specs, rates, and session musicians. * Sponsorship Models for Independent Venues: How small venues can boost revenue and support artists by tapping into local business sponsorships and cross-promotions. Key Quotes “We don’t have a talent problem here. We have an infrastructure problem.” — Kevin Kay “An artist is a business... If the Greater Detroit metropolitan area truly believes that music is an important industry to this area, we have all got to work together to help strengthen and grow that.” — Kevin Kay “The minute I left town, all of a sudden I was more valuable here. That’s got to change too... There’s so much talent here that it would be nice to see it promoted from within.” — Julianne Ankley “Rising tide lifts all boats... Working together is critical. There’s got to be a consensus among everyone within this community to start valuing artists and their music.” — Kevin Kay & Chuck Greater Detroit Music Census Report Website (https://detroitmusiccollective.com/detroit-music-census/) Check our the report (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RCxgP78krHvLkCO1Wvi7QCxsdREwg8Po/view) Check out the census data dashboard (https://www.soundmusiccities.com/detroit-music-census-dashboard) Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VoidTheLight/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/greaterdetroitmusiccensus/), Youtube (https://youtu.be/B_W5i390Uo4?si=2HXa9LdQxoOWvoH6) Kevin Kay Check out the Detroit Music Collective (https://detroitmusiccollective.com/) Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kevin.kay.520), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esgkevinkay/) Julianne Ankley Check out her music (https://www.julianneankley.com/) Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JulianneAnkley/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/JulianneAnkley), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@JulianneAnkleyMusic), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/28Zd9tnYJKRUJnthUIIgH1?si=yfDQADF8St-igLnP5TukFw) Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on your favorite podcast service such as Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fans-with-bands/id1535871325), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhTYPwfCEGXvyFu3Ahdy8?si=_fZBAfNER1aautyebAkWsQ), Audible (https://www.audible.com/), or Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/). Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fanswithbands), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6tUWVIWSpoIPDMnB45LAA), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fanswithbands999/), and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/fanswithbands.bsky.social) For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nYGPSE2hNw1noofg6W8Vt?si=84e7e3afb2db42d2) Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Void The Light

   In this episode, I Ryan, Don, Brandon, and Victor from Void The Light. Their latest album, Speaking With Gods, is an amalgamation of heavy riffs, progressive vibes, and flat out hard hitting tunes. We spent some time talking about their approach to music, what inspires the storyline that runs through their sound. As always, we can’t help but talk about pizza too. Void The Light Check out their music (https://voidthelight.bandcamp.com/) Follow on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VoidTheLight/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/voidthelight_music/), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/voidthelightband), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/58SiCuPUnjMADo5nc5yutz?si=a5Acx7tAQQiq4LFIRx34Jg) Fans With Bands Subscribe to Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on your favorite podcast service such as Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fans-with-bands/id1535871325), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2zhTYPwfCEGXvyFu3Ahdy8?si=_fZBAfNER1aautyebAkWsQ), Audible (https://www.audible.com/), or Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.com/). Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. You can also follow Fans With Bands (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/fanswithbands), Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6tUWVIWSpoIPDMnB45LAA), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fanswithbands999/), and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/fanswithbands.bsky.social) For samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, check out our playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nYGPSE2hNw1noofg6W8Vt?si=84e7e3afb2db42d2) Get full access to Fans With Bands at fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe (https://fanswithbands.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

Who has been a guest on Fans With Bands

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bronson
• Ryan
• Cody
• Caleb
• Miles

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

3,129

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

71

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