Show overview
Tom Morello’s Maximum Firepower has been publishing since 2021, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 61 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 25 min and 25 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2021, with 45 episodes published. Published by SiriusXM.
From the publisher
A monthly podcast focusing on the music, the moments, and the movements that have shaped Tom’s worldview and left an indelible mark on him as an artist and activist.
Latest Episodes
View all 61 episodesEp 60Steve Vai - Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music
ECelebrate International Guitar Month as Tom welcomes his good friend and legendary guitarist, Steve Vai. Tom and Steve make their case for the Top 10 Guitars In The History Of Music
Ep 59Allison Hagendorf - Top 10 Rock Moments of the 1990's
ETom is joined by his good friend, Allison Hagendorf. The "Queen Of Rock" and Tom make their case for the Top 10 Rock Moments of the 1990's
Ep 58Billy Bragg - Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music
ETom is joined by his good friend, singer/songwriter and activist Billy Bragg. The two go back and forth to share the Top 10 Greatest Moments In Protest Music
Ep 57K.Flay - The Top 10 Cities To Rock In Around The World
ETom welcomes his good friend, collaborator and fellow Chicago suburbanite, K.Flay. The musician, songwriter, singer/rapper and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Cities To Rock In Around The World
Ep 56Steve Earle - Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time
ESinger-songwriter, record producer, author and actor Steve Earle joins Tom as the two make a case for the Top 10 Acoustic Troubadours Of All Time
Ep 55Nita Strauss - Top 10 Sidepersons Of All Time
Tom welcomes Alice Cooper's shredding guitarist Nita Strauss. Nita and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Sidepersons Of All Time
Ep 54John 5 - Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams Of All Time
ETom welcomes his good friend John 5. The Rob Zombie guitarist and Tom go back and forth to share their Top 10 Instrumental Rock Jams Of All Time
Ep 53Mary Morello
ETom welcomes "the most radical member or the Morello family" his mom, Mary Morello. The two discuss her worldly travels and incredible work on the cusp of her 99th birthday!
Ep 52Bob Ezrin - Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time
Tom welcomes legendary record producer, Bob Ezrin. Tom and Bob throw down their picks for Top 10 Guitar Solos Of All Time
Ep 51Taylor Momsen - Top 10 Rock Reinventions
ETom welcomes The Pretty Reckless frontwomen, Taylor Momsen. Tom and Taylor make a case for their Top 10 Rock Reinventions
Ep 50Laura Jane Grace - Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time
Tom welcomes the founder, singer, songwriter and guitarist of Against Me! The two throw down their Top 10 Punk Rockers Of All Time
Ep 49Paul Stanley - Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory
ETom welcomes rock & roll icon Paul Stanley. The legendary KISS frontman and singer go back and forth to share their Top 10 Moments in KISS-tory.
Ep 48Slash
ETom welcomes his longtime friend, legendary guitarist and rock & roll icon, Slash
Ep 47Steve Stevens
ETom is joined by his friend Steve Stevens - longtime guitarist for Billy Idol. The two discuss his illustrious career and more!
Ep 46Larry LaLonde
EPrimus guitarist, Larry LaLonde, discusses his band's history, his love for metal and his friendship with Tom over the years.
Ep 45Ike Reilly & Sons
ELibertyville, Illinois hometown hero and Tom's longtime friend, Ike Reilly and his sons discuss growing up in the Chicago suburbs
Ep 44A Rich Punk Rock History
ELars Frederiksen of Rancid joins Tom to discuss his new solo album and their rich punk rock history together
Ep 43"One Of The Most Influential Americans Of All Time"
ETom welcomes one of "The 100 Most Influential Americans Of All Time", politician, Ralph Nader
Ep 42Jerry Cantrell
ELongtime friend and founding member of Alice In Chains, Jerry Cantrell, joins Tom to talk about his new solo album, "Brighten." The two also reminisce on rocking stages around the world together over the decades
Ep 41The Queen Of Palestinian Techno
EThe "Queen of Palestinian techno" Sama' Abdulhadi joins Tom to talk about their collaboration on his Atlas Underground Fire album and more