The Rigs of Dad Prodcast ep 40: Phil Towle (the therapist from "Some Kind of Monster")

Phil Towle is probably best known for his work that was documented in the Metallica documentary, "Some Kind of Monster"; but honestly, he should be known as the shining light we all look for on the darkest of days.  A truly disarming, personable, and insightful guy with tons of great advice for bands at all levels. Kirk Hammet of Metallica said "If Lennon and McCartney had Phil, the Beatles would never have broken up." I think any band could be inserted in that sentence...  We talk a great deal about "Some Kind of Monster", the reception of St. Anger, addiction, hardship that often runs with art, the price of fame, and more.  Fantastic conversation with a truly fantastic dude. If you want to hear more fun stuff, the extended version of this conversation is available to patrons on all tiers. Take some deep dives with more of my guests, get some patreon exclusive swag, and more by checking out the Rigs of Dad Patreon page at www.patreon.com/rigsofdad OR just download the patreon ap, search for Rigs of Dad, and you can support creators like me and so many more in the process!   Big shout out to Mount Desert Island Ice Cream for getting me through 2020 with their insane delicious assortment of flavors in their Mt Pleasant location.  Be sure to check out www.mdiic.com to see how you can snag some too!  Huge loves to the dudes de Dunable.  Check out www.dunableguitars.com if you need some real tone in your life. Big shout out to the homies at www.shearrevival.com as well...  Take care of yourself.  Look good, feel good.  Treat your body and neighbors nose with love using Shear Revival! I also want to give a shoutout to Quantum Industries.  These dudes are putting out true tanks of guitar cases.  Check them out at https://www.quantumindustries.jp/ BE SURE to enter ROD10 for a discount on your order!!! AND OF COURSE make sure you are taking care of the artists that have been getting you through these crazy times.  For me, LaPêche has been doing it for me.  Check them out and name your price over at www.lapecheband.bandcamp.com