Tention Free: As the host of the Metalmadness Podcast, what inspired you to start this show, and what has been the most rewarding aspect of running it?
My inspiration was To be a commentator and curator to great rock and metal music and I did and do my work as a Podcaster for Second season of Metal madness weekly now and most rewarding has been the fact that I have amazing bands on program and people like to listen to my show.
Tention Free: Your background includes extensive experience in the health and wellness industry. How do you balance your passion for music and podcasting with your commitment to fitness and wellbeing?
My background goes hand in hand, if you feel healthy and stay healthy you also have a clear mind it helps all aspects of life journey.
Tention Free: Can you share some memorable moments or interviews from the Metalmadness Podcast that have had a significant impact on you or your listeners?
It has been almost unbealiveble to have on my show to play music from iconic Bands like Nightwish, Cavalera, Kreator and my Finnish favourite artist Herra Ylppö and of course many people want to listen to them
A lot too.
Tention Free: As a musician and music curator, how do you discover new talent and decide which artists to feature on your podcast?
I find and spend a lot of time looking for new and interesting bands and artists to be on my show and bands ask to be on my show all the time, I also get music straight from the biggest metal label of world.
Tention Free: With a background in psychology and wellbeing coaching, how do you integrate your knowledge of mental health into your music and podcast content?
As I said earlier if you eat healthy and do sports on a daily basis I promise you will feel good.
Tention Free: You’ve organized numerous bench press events over the years. How has your experience in event management influenced your approach to producing and hosting your podcast?
It helps a lot to have plenty of experience in many aspects of life .
It helps to organise all better.
Tention Free: What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your journey as a podcaster and musician, and how have you overcome them?
I haven’t had so many challenges or at least I don’t think it that way, I just do my best and what i love and if someone likes it I continue to go forward and do all the time better work.
Tention Free: Looking ahead, what are your dreams and goals for the Metalmadness Podcast and your music career in the next few years?
As a podcaster I do weekly bases. My show and hope more people find my show and my goal is to be one of the top Podcasters of metal shows in Finland and in Scandinavia.
As a musician my Magnadur band is doing all the time better music with true passion and all is going forward and my goals are getting closer as we speak.
Tention Free: How do you stay current with trends in the metal music scene, and how do you keep your podcast content fresh and engaging for your audience?
I am speaking all the time with bands and Record labels across the globe and Listening to music as much as I can( a lot) , also I get music straight from Music labels to be playing on my show and I just love music and all things related to it.
Tention Free: Can you give us a sneak peek into any upcoming projects or collaborations you’re excited about, either in music or podcasting?
Let’s just say there is amazing stuff coming in the future on both parts of my Musical journey
Tomi Perrakoski
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