Cool Story Bro

Cool Story Bro

COOL STORY BRO A Podcast hosted by Walt Flakus from the band Stabbing Westward, and his friend/coworker Krysta Zelaya

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March 13, 2026 11 mins
I had a chance to talk with Taylor Momsen as she just announced a new album from The Pretty Reckless!  We chat about the new album 'Dear God' and the new single "When I Wake Up" plus talk about the upcoming world tour!
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Not every day I get to speak with a guitar hero... but I do today!  

Chatting with the legendary Slash about new Guns N' Roses music, the upcoming GN'R tour this summer and Chicago!
Check it out!

-Walt
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October 17, 2025 17 mins
On this episode, I want to introduce you to a new up and coming artist Ryan Perdz!  THe guy has an amazing voice, in the vein of Chris Cornell.  He even pulls out a guitar to play his new single "Temporary"! 

Thanks to Big Machine Rock for bringing him by.  

Be sure to check out Ryan on whichever music streaming service you use and on YouTube!

Thanks for listening!

-Walt
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January 19, 2024 13 mins
Walt and Krysta talk about everything ROCK that got them amped in 2023 and what they're looking forward to in 2024.
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November 21, 2023 11 mins
Walt and Krysta each pick songs from their generation to show the other.
Walt - So What by Ministry
Krysta - The Words Best Friend Become Redifined by Chiodos
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September 15, 2023 11 mins
Walt and Ayron Jones talk playing guitar, Seattle, Sir Mix A Lot, and more.
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September 12, 2023 16 mins
Walt Flakus talks to Chris Daughtry on new music, AI, cover songs, and more.
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August 18, 2023 19 mins
Walt talks to David Draiman of Disturbed about new music, divorce, working with Ann Wilson, and more.
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June 9, 2023 31 mins
Walt and Krysta talk to Frankie Sinn about the music scene in Atlanta, throwing shows, underground raves, his two upcoming EPs, and more.
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Krysta and Walt talk about his experiences with Stabbing Westward at Sick New World Fest.
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April 28, 2023 28 mins
Walt and Krysta talk to RIVALS about managing content creation and making art, the best and worst parts of being in the music industry, the importance of mental health to their music, and more. Look for RIVALS new song Man Eater out May 5th
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April 14, 2023 34 mins
Walt and Krysta talk to James Howard about his journey in radio, how a song gets on the radio, teenage angst, and more.
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April 7, 2023 15 mins
Hosts Walt and Krysta discuss why people get stuck in their high school music favorites and how Rock evolves but remains the same.
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March 31, 2023 42 mins
Host Krysta interviews Host Walt Flakus on Stabbing Westward, touring life, his career in radio, and more
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