About this episode
“I’m the guy that’s gonna say, I’m gonna walk right up to the line if there is a line. If there’s no line, I’m gonna stomp my way until you wish you had a line. That’s who I am.” This brutally honest quote encapsulates the personality clash that makes The Classic Metal Show the raw, unfiltered experience fans crave. Hear Chris Akin admit he’s a shock jock through and through, explaining why a return to safe, corporate radio was never in the cards, especially after the hell of cab driving and working with the Indians during his lowest point. Don’t miss this deep dive into the toxic marriage and depression that led to his shocking departure, forcing him to embrace his true, controversial self. The guys take you through a truly raw, behind-the-scenes look at the show’s chaotic history, revealing how they struggled to maintain the broadcast during Chris Akin’s personal nadir, an intense period involving a hate-filled relationship and a failed attempt at a clean-cut news show (”All the News”) that he “hated”. They talk about their incredible 20-year run, the resignation email that’s going in the book, and how they knew the chemistry was too good to stay away. They also announce Chris Akin’s big-money, job-job gig next week, where he’ll be engineering a local celebrity’s wake/service —a job too lucrative to turn down, even for the show. Plus, a nod to Rockin’ Randy’s FDA-certified no-bake cookies and his sponsorship of the upcoming Dave Landau live podcast ! This episode is packed with stories about maintaining a long-running metal podcast , dealing with disagreements , and the hilarious reality of using early, terrible video technology during the “plan Demic”. Watch, like, and share your thoughts in the comments! You can get more raw episodes on Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium . Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion! Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms. We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com You can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: Sponsor: Use the promo code C-H-R-I-A-20 to save 20% on your first order at blackoutcoffee.com. Get all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/ BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE: Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/4oggZwA NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe