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Vigorously with Val Kleinhans , includes artist interviews, conversations with creatives, and solo reflections from me that go past promo and into the real human side of creativity. Candid conversations that go beyond the surface — exploring who artists are, how creators think, why music matters, and what inspires the work we connect with. Through interviews, solo reflections, and commentary on artist news, Val explores the psychology of creativity, the pressure of visibility, and what modern music culture is doing to artists and fans behind the scenes. Vigorously. New episodes go live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube weekly. Inquiries: val.kleinhans@gmail.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchVigorously with Val Kleinhans, includes artist interviews, conversations with creatives, and solo reflections from me that go past promo and into the real human side of creativity. Candid conversations that go beyond the surface, exploring who artists are, how creators think, why music matters, and what inspires the work we connect with.
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans is hosted by Val Kleinhans. The show has published 204 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Reflecting on Mitch Lucker, Suicide Silence, and the Grip Core Still Has on Us" (29 October 2026, 24 minutes), "Osyron on Funding Music, Finding Purpose, and Defining Success" (27 October 2026, 46 minutes), and "Amon Amarth, Enslaved and America’s Love for Scandinavian Metal" (22 October 2026, 33 minutes).
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 204 episodes.
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Val Kleinhans hosts Vigorously with Val Kleinhans, a music podcast with 204 episodes published.
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Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Val has said multiple times on this podcast that in recent years, and even today, core has taken over the metal scene. It seems to be what sells now. It seems to be what we’re interested in. In her words, "I know that...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Four years after Momentous , OSYRON is entering a new era. Val sits down with lead vocalist Reed Alton to discuss the band's upcoming self-titled album, the power of collective creativity, and what it takes to build a...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
If you’ve ever been to an Amon Amarth concert, a Týr concert, an Enslaved concert, in the US - you know full well that Americans love a viking moment. But why are we so obsessed? What attracts us to this culture and...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Peekay are one of the fastest growing metalcore groups from India. The eyes of the world are on them right now, and that's something vocalist Prantati Khanna takes in stride. Val and Pranati get into how to go global as...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
In the year of our lord 2026, it's very easy for things to feel very dystopian. If you're looking for the perfect soundtrack to this, THE UNCRTN may have just provided it in their new EP Machine out Friday. Val, Tyler...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Life is hard, but what do you do with it? When you want to accomplish something, do you let the "hard" win? If you ask alternative/electronic/hip-hop fusion group Banks Arcade , it's all about choosing what your "hard"...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
What else matches the season better than some psychedelia and indie vibes? For your fix this fall, we present Moon Darling . Mike and Eliza join Val for a chat about their biggest fears, navigating being the "new kid in...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Halloween playlists might have a problem. Every year, we get the same songs. “Monster Mash.” “Thriller.” Maybe some Rob Zombie if we're feeling particularly dangerous or adventurous…but we’re missing something. If...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
(Originally aired 8/26/24) Lindsay Schoolcraft chats with Val about cats, astrology, and the new music she'd been working on and the singles that formed Harrowing before it became the album we know today. Lindsay...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
The new Slipknot single "Arsenal" has raised many questions about longevity in metal. When should a band hang it up? Are they required to retire at a certain point? Val examines the art of knowing when to walk away...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
In this episode, Val welcomes Jay and Kevin from metalcore band The Moth Anatomy to discuss navigating the industry (with the delicate yin and yang of a moth) in a world that looks vastly different from when they...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Modern grunge that hasn't forgotten its roots can be found in Scarhaven . In this New Music Friday episode, meet the band introducing grunge to the younger masses - Scarhaven. Singer Michael joins Val for a conversation...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Vigorous ones, I’m here to help solve a problem that I’m noticing lately - and that problem is there’s sooooooo much music to go through! Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good problem to have, but I get why we’re a little...
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Whimsy is a buzzword at the moment, and it's because today, as a collective, it's easy to feel like we're losing ours. Folk metal duo Forgotten Shrine has the medicine you'll need to reclaim your whimsy! Sofia and Josh...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Severing ties isn't always the worst thing in the world. If anyone knows that, it's alternative rockers cut the cord. Val chats with singer Dylan about navigating mental health struggles, sobriety, and making moves in...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Whenever someone lives their life vigorously in public, they’re not immune to feedback or criticism - and that goes for everybody , even the angel that is Dolly Parton…and drummer Travis Barker. Two names we don’t throw...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Val welcomes back Zahna for a very special occasion! Break or Breakthrough is out Friday. Easily Zahna's most aggressive and vulnerable piece of work, Val and Zahna chat about navigating life's hardships, the music...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Gåte is slowly introducing the world to their brand of Norwegian folk metal, and we couldn't be more excited! In this episode, Val and vocalist Gunnhild Sundli chat about the upcoming album Sigil , how Gåte made the...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
There's a lot happening in the rock and metal community these last few weeks. In this solo moment, Val briefly chats about the Madden Brothers controversy and finally examines the STATICA EP from Avenged Sevenfold - and...
Vigorously with Val Kleinhans
Artists sometimes refer to their songs or their albums as their babies. If In Between from Joyous Wolf (out Friday) had to be categorized, you'll find that this "youngest" baby has some eldest responsibilities! Val...
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