Put Up Your Dukes
"Put Up Your Dukes" is a podcast hosted by rock vocalist Rob Dukes (Generation Kill, Exodus). Dukes interviews artists he's met throughout his life; musicians, tattooers, comedians and other interesting people in the industry, diving deep into the story of how they became the people they are today.
Episodes
23 episodes
DIE HUMANE - Episode 23
Rob connects with his former Exodus guitarist Rick Hunolt to catch up and discuss his newest project, Die Humane. Later in the episode, Rob and lead singer Garret West have a chat about how he became involved in Die Humane, his influences and w...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 23
•
1:08:40
BRIAN FAIR - Episode 22
This week Rob checks in with Brian Fair, voclist of Shadow’s Fall and they discuss tour stories, music, and the upcoming Milwaukee Metal Fest of which Shadow’s Fall will be performing.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 22
•
34:27
BILLY OF BIOHAZARD/PAUL BOSTAPH - Episode 21
In this episode, Rob chats with two legends of the Milwaukee Metal Fest line-up: Billy of Biohazard and Paul Bostaph former drummer for Slayer, Exodus and Testament. Milwaukee Metal Fest this May 25-28th, 2023.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 21
•
1:02:22
MEGAN ORVOLD/CHARLIE BELLMORE - Episode 20
Another Milwaukee Metal Fest teaser episode! Rob checks in with Megan Orvold, vocalist of CASKET ROBBERY and then has a chat with Jasta guitarist and Milwaukee Metal Fest band coordinator Charlie Bellmore.Milwaukee Metal Fes...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 20
•
50:22
PHIL DEMMEL: Episode 19
Rob checks in with Phil Demmel and talks about his many bands and projects including Machinehead, Vio-lence, Lamb of God and more. See Phil and Rob at Milwaukee Metal Fest this May 25-28th, 2023.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 19
•
22:36
OMAR DOOM - Episode 18
A conversation with actor and musician Omar Doom, who's best remembered for his roles in several Tarantino movies such as Death Proof and Inglorious Basterds. Rob and Omar discuss how he wound up as a recurring actor in Quenti...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
37:55
GREG FITZSIMMONS - Episode 17
A conversation with comedian and award-winning writer Greg Fitzsimmons. In this podcast, Rob and Greg discuss Greg’s journey to becoming a stand-up, his crazy drinking days and road to sobriety, the time he spent as a writer for Bill Maher, ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
1:12:12
TOM O'NEILL - Episode 16
In this very special episode of Put Up Your Dukes, Rob sits down with Tom O’Neill, investigative reporter and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, The CIA and the Secret History of The Sixties, the book that sparked a world-wide conversation tha...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 16
•
1:25:52
SEAN AVERY - Episode 15
A conversation with actor, author and the most metal player in the history of hockey, Mr. Sean Avery. In this episode, they discuss the journey and struggles Sean had on his way to becoming a pro, the infamous “chip on his shoulder” that ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
1:15:17
JOSH & CYNN COBURN - Episode 14
A conversation with marketing veterans, authors, motivational speakers and serial entrepreneurs Joshua ad Cynn Coburn, owners of The Dissdent Cigar Brand. Rob merges his two passions today as they discuss cigars and metal, as well as the int...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
1:12:33
MARK OSEGUEDA (Death Angel) - Episode 13
A conversation with the great Mark Osegueda, vocalist for Death Angel. In this episode Mark and Rob discuss Mark’s long road to becoming a Grammy-nominated metal singer, his childhood and forming Death Angel in his teenaged years, future pla...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
1:41:50
JOHN ARAYA- Episode 12
In this episode Rob reunites with old friend and tour-mate John Araya. They discuss what it’s like to grow up watching his brother in the early days of Slayer, and what life was like touring all over the world as a technician and musician.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
56:16
STEVE "ZETRO" SOUZA - Episode 11
A conversation with Zetro, current lead singer of Exodus. In this episode, Rob and Zetro discuss his childhood growing up in the Bay Area, why people call him “Zetro”, as well as similarities and differences in their experiences singing for ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
1:18:03
JESS MARGERA (CKY, The Company Band, Jackass) - Episode 10
A conversation with Jess Margera, drummer of CKY and The Company Band, and brother of Bam Margera of Jackass. In this episode, Jess and Rob discuss Jesse’s unique experience growing up on camera with Bam and how Jackass got started. They...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
1:08:23
JACK GIBSON (Exodus) - Episode 9
A conversation with Jack Gibson, bass player of Exodus. In this conversation Rob dives into Jack’s humble beginnings, his other career playing banjo in a country band, and what led him to playing bass in a thrash band. They also recall their tr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
1:53:34
NICK BARKER (Cradle Of Filth) - Episode 8
A conversation with thrash drummer Nick Barker. In this episode Rob and Nick have many laughs about the days when Nick worked as a drum tech, and eventually filled in for, Tom Hunting of Exodus. Nick also shares stories of growing up in Engl...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
1:15:15
GARY HOLT (Exodus, Slayer) - Episode 7
A conversation with Gary Holt, guitarist in Exodus and Slayer. In this episode Rob and Gary share numerous tour stories both from the early days of Exodus to now. Gary talks about getting his first guitar from Kirk Hammett, crazy times recordin...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
1:12:41
LARS FREDERIKSEN (Rancid) - Episode 6
A conversation with Lars Frederiksen, guitarist of Rancid and frontman of Old Firm Casuals and Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards. In this episode, Rob and Lars get deep into multiple topics including stories of his rebellious youth, his journey...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
1:50:55
TOM HUNTING - Episode 5
A conversation with Tom Hunting, co-founder of EXODUS and legendary drummer. In this episode, Rob and Tom share stories of their time in Exodus together, Tom shares his favorite moments and his biggest challenges as a thrash drummer and talks a...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
1:19:49
PETER TÄGTGREN- Episode 4
A conversation with lead vocalist and guitarist of death metal band Hypocrisy Peter Tägtgren. In this podcast Rob and Peter discuss his process in the studio with Hypocrisy as well as his industrial-metal band Pain. Peter and Rob also chat abou...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
38:18
LEGENDARY TATTOO ARTIST BOB TYRELL - Episode 3
A conversation with legendary tattoo artist Bob Tyrell, whose been featured on numerous shows including LA Ink and Ink Master, and well-known for tattooing Kid Rock's famous back piece. Rob and Bob talk about his humble beginnings in Detroit, h...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
54:21
WAYNE LOZINAK (Hatebreed) - EP. 2
A conversation with Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak. Rob and Wayne discuss the formation of Hatebreed and the early days of the East Coast Hardcore scene. They fondly reminisce about when he toured as a tech for Exodus, how he ended up on the...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
1:11:54
RICK HUNOLT (Exodus) - EP. 1
A conversation with a thrash legend, former Exodus guitarist Rick Hunolt. Rob and Rick discuss his guest solo on the newly released Exodus album Persona Non Grata. They also touch on his departure from Exodus, struggles with addiction and sobri...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
1:00:18
