Podcast

Cult House

Music, Music Interviews

Cult House is an interview podcast featuring longform conversations with musicians, artists, and writers discussing their work and interests, sharing stories, and going down rabbit holes on anything else that comes to mind. It is hosted by Roger Riddell, a journalist and photographer whose work has been published in Revolver, AV Club, Monkeys Fighting Robots, PunkWorldViews, Louisville Magazine, and more.

Episodes
84
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
51 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

84 episodes, newest first

  1. Cult House No. 85: Woody Weatherman (Corrosion of Conformity)

    Episode 85

    Show notes

    Woody Weatherman is founding guitarist of North Carolina metal legends Corrosion of Conformity.

    Learn more about Corrosion of Conformity here: https://corrosion-of-conformity.bandcamp.com/music

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    32 min
  2. Cult House No. 84: London May (Samhain, The Glorious Dead, Brutal Realty Inc.)

    Episode 84

    Show notes

    London May is a drummer best known for his work with Samhain, Glenn Danzig's band between The Misfits and Danzig. He has also performed with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Ministry, Tiger Army, Ritual, Reptile House, and others. As an actor, his work includes Night of the Bastard, Brutal Realty Inc, and the upcoming The Glorious Dead by the prolific Adams family.Learn more about London May here: https://www.londonmay.com/For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.comInstagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod TikTok: @riddelluminatiIntro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is WaitingIllustration: Roger RiddellAudio/Video Editing: Roger RiddellGlitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    54 min
  3. Cult House No. 83: Kenny Hickey (Silvertomb, Type O Negative, Sundontshine, Seventh Void)

    Episode 83

    Show notes

    Kenny Hickey is a guitarist and vocalist whose bands include Silvertomb, Type O Negative, Sundontshine, and Seventh Void. Silvertomb's new album "The Interpretation of Nightmares" is out Nov. 13.

    Preorder and learn more about Silvertomb here: https://silvertomb.bandcamp.com/album/the-interpretation-of-nightmares

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    40 min
  4. Cult House No. 82: Steven Rathbone (Lair of the Minotaur)

    Episode 82

    Show notes

    Steven Rathbone is vocalist and guitarist for the pummeling, Greek mythology-inspired Lair of the Minotaur.

    Find Lair of the Minotaur's latest album "I Hail I" and more here: https://lairoftheminotaur.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    38 min
  5. Cult House No. 81: Kenny Porter (Comic Writer)

    Episode 81

    Show notes

    Kenny Porter is a comic writer whose work includes Operation: Iron Coffin, Power Rangers Unlimited, Superman: Father of Tomorrow, Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow, The Schlub, & more.

    Learn more about Kenny's work here: https://www.portercomics.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    55 min
  6. Cult House No. 80: Mike Bishop (Blothar of GWAR)

    Episode 80

    Show notes

    Mike Bishop is the man behind the Berserker Blothar, vocalist of Earth's lords and masters, GWAR. He also had two previous stints with the Scumdogs of the Universe on bass as Beefcake the Mighty.

    For more on GWAR: https://gwar.net/

    To help longtime GWAR member Chuck Varga: https://gwar.net/collections/chuck-varga

    You can also donate to a GoFundMe for Chuck here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/chuck-varga-medical-funds

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    51 min
  7. Cult House No. 79: Jonathan Bolerjack (Director of 'Stan Lee: The Final Chapter)

    Episode 79

    Show notes

    Jonathan Bolerjack is director of the new documentary "Stan Lee: The Final Chapter," co-founder of Convrsly Productions, and the former assistant of iconic Marvel writer, editor, and publisher Stan Lee. "Stan Lee: The Final Chapter" debuts July 23 at San Diego Comic Con.

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    39 min
  8. Cult House No. 78: Todd McFarlane (Spawn creator, Venom co-creator, Image Comics co-founder)

    Episode 78

    Show notes

    Todd McFarlane is the president of Image Comics, creator of Spawn, and co-creator of Venom. Prior to co-founding Image Comics with six other superstar artists in the early 1990s, he had highly successful runs as an artist on The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Batman at Marvel and DC. He is also the owner of McFarlane Toys.

    Find out more about what Todd is up to here: https://mcfarlane.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    1 hr 15 min
  9. Cult House No. 77: Riley Pinkerton (Castle Rat)

    Episode 77

    Show notes

    Riley Pinkerton is the vocalist, guitarist and Rat Queen of medieval fantasy doom metal band Castle Rat.

    For more on Castle Rat: https://castlerat.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    41 min
  10. Cult House No. 76: Kyle Starks (Comic Creator)

    Episode 76

    Show notes

    Kyle Starks is a 3x Eisner Award-nominated comic creator whose work includes End Of Life, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Devil On My Shoulder, Wrestle Heist, Sexcastle, Rock Candy Mountain, Where Monsters Lie, Rick & Morty, and more.

    Learn more about Kyle's work and buy his comics here: https://www.kylestarks.com/merch/new-stuff

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    1 hr 34 min
  11. Cult House No. 75: Dave Matrise (Jungle Rot)

    Episode 75

    Show notes

    Dave Matrise is vocalist/guitarist for Kenosha, Wisconsin, old school death metal stalwarts Jungle Rot. The band's new album, "Cruel Face of War," is out May 15, 2026, on Unique Leader Records.

    Check out "Cruel Face of War" here: https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cruel-face-of-war

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    41 min
  12. Cult House No. 74: Brian Fair (Shadows Fall)

    Episode 74

    Show notes

    Brian Fair is the vocalist for Shadows Fall, one of the "big four" of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

    For more on Shadows Fall: https://www.shadowsfallmusic.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    1 hr
  13. Cult House No. 73: Mortiis (Mortiis, ex-Emperor)

    Episode 73

    Show notes

    Håvard Ellefsen, a.k.a. Mortiis, is a musician best known for his work in the dungeon synth and industrial/electronic genres. He is also the original bassist for black metal legends Emperor. For more on Mortiis: https://mortiis.bandcamp.com/ or https://mortiiswebstore.com/For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.comInstagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod TikTok: @riddelluminatiIntro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is WaitingIllustration: Roger RiddellAudio/Video Editing: Roger RiddellGlitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)Glitch Footage: Video FarmImage of Mortiis performing in Leicester in 2005: CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia user Morwen

    38 min
  14. Cult House No. 72: Andy 'The Butcher' Williams (Atomic Rule, Every Time I Die, All Elite Wrestling)

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    Andy "The Butcher" Williams is guitarist for Atomic Rule and former guitarist for metalcore heavyweights Every Time I Die. He also wrestles in All Elite Wrestling and on the independent scene.

    Atomic Rule headlines the first night of Chicago's Forever Deaf Fest on April 10, 2026. Get tickets here: https://www.avondalemusichall.com/events/forever-deaf-fest-1

    For more on Atomic Rule: https://atomicrule288.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    57 min
  15. Cult House No. 71: J.R. Hayes (Pig Destroyer)

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    J.R. Hayes is vocalist for D.C. grindcore legends Pig Destroyer. He also co-runs the record label Mold Dominion.

    Pig Destroyer headlines the second night of Chicago's Forever Deaf Fest on April 11, 2026. Get tickets here: https://www.avondalemusichall.com/events/forever-deaf-fest-1

    For more on Pig Destroyer: https://pigdestroyer.bandcamp.com/

    For more on Mold Dominion: https://molddominion.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    55 min
  16. Cult House No. 70: Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome)

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    Matt Harvey is the vocalist/guitarist for death metal legends Exhumed, as well as Gruesome, Cold Slither, Expulsion, and Left to Die.

    Exhumed's latest album, "Red Asphalt," is out Feb. 20 on Relapse. Get it here: https://exhumed.bandcamp.com/album/red-asphalt

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    “Tea for Two” intermission medley by Pixabay user Nesrality, free for use under public domain.

    51 min
  17. Cult House No. 69: Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper, solo artist, ex-Slash's Snakepit)

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    Ryan Roxie is a guitarist best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Slash's Snakepit, Gilby Clarke, and as a solo artist.

    The music video for his latest single "Fight Another Day" can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VE9X1PdU7U

    For more on Ryan's music, his System 12 guitar method, his podcast, and more: https://ryanroxie.com/

    His recent appearance on Rocky's Rock and Roll Symphony can be found here: https://musicfromthe412.com/rockys-rock-n-roll-symphony/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Instagram: @riddelluminati, @culthousepod

    TikTok: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    1 hr 4 min
  18. Cult House No. 68: Marcus Eliopulos (Black Cross Hotel, The Atlas Moth, ex-Stabbing Westward)

    Episode 68

    Show notes

    Marcus Eliopulos is the guitarist for Black Cross Hotel and The Atlas Moth. He's also a former member of Stabbing Westward.

    Black Cross Hotel's new album "Songs For Switches" is OUT NOW, and you can check it out here on Bandcamp: https://blackcrosshotel.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Twitter: twitter.com/riddelluminati

    Instagram: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    58 min
  19. Cult House No. 67: Kate Davies (Pupil Slicer)

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    Kate Davies is vocalist/guitarist for London, UK, mathcore/blackgaze band Pupil Slicer. Their new album "Fleshwork" is OUT NOW, and you can check it out on Bandcamp here: https://pupilslicer.bandcamp.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Twitter: twitter.com/riddelluminati

    Instagram: @riddelluminati

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    48 min
  20. Cult House No. 66: Johnny Kelly (Sun Dont Shine, Type O Negative, Quiet Riot, Patriarchs In Black, Seventh Void, Silvertomb)

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    Johnny Kelly is the drummer for Sun Dont Shine, Type O Negative, Quiet Riot, Patriarchs In Black, Silvertomb, and Seventh Void.

    Learn more about Sun Dont Shine, a supergroup also featuring Kenny Hickey of Type O Negative and Kirk Windstein and Todd Strange of Crowbar, here: https://sundontshineband.com/

    For More Info: CultHousePodcast[at]gmail.com

    Twitter: twitter.com/riddelluminati

    Instagram: @riddelluminati & @culthousepod

    Intro Song: “Hippies Become Lawyers” by Something Is Waiting, used with explicit permission from Eddie Gobbo and Something Is Waiting

    Illustration: Roger Riddell

    Audio/Video Editing: Roger Riddell

    Glitch Sound Effect: shpira (Public Domain via Creative Commons CC0 1.0 license)

    Glitch Footage: Video Farm

    1 hr 13 min