Queen of S-Mountain

Queen of S-Mountain is a music podcast hosted by LG, the front-woman for the greatest, all-female, queer, southern rock band of all time, Thelma and the Sleaze. Season One featured tour storytelling, with an oral history of the band, advice for DIY rockers, and hard truths about the music industry. A dark and funny critique of the State of Music and life on the road for touring musicians. Season Two showcases the women of rock in this cultural moment, with tales of triumph, highlighting both the current and continuing female dominance in the industry, with interviews from beloved musicians, independent legends, and more.

Christmas Special! 12/25/2023

Christmas Special! Merry Christmas! This second surprise episode is a gift to our fans! This short play is a riff on the classic A Christmas Carol. In this episode, LG laments the music industry and how it's made her feel low this Christmas Eve...but three ghosts visit her and she must face her past, present, and future! Featuring three original new Christmas songs by LG herself. And featuring her two dogs, Peanut and Ray Liotta. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at and follow them on all their socials. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/29222483

Brenda Lee is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree with LG! 12/25/2023

Brenda Lee is Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree with LG! Merry Christmas! This surprise episode is a gift to our fans - an interview with the legendary Brenda Lee, a woman with the number one song in the country, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. If you've ever seen the movie Home Alone, you'll remember the iconic scene that sky-rocketed the popularity of the most played Christmas song of the year. Brenda was just 13-years-old when she recorded this hit! In this interview, podcast host LG asks Brenda about her professional process, meeting Elvis, what she thinks of Dusty Springfield, her experience on The Ed Sullivan Show, and so much more. During the episode, Brenda is getting her hair and makeup done in preperation to usher Tanya Tucker into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The makeup and hair artist is none other than LG's brother Charlie! Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at and follow them on all their socials. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/29222458

Slash Owns How Many Guitars?? Plus: Beastie Boys Surfboard Reveal! It's Gear Time Live! 11/14/2023

Slash Owns How Many Guitars?? Plus: Beastie Boys Surfboard Reveal! It's Gear Time Live! Queen of S-Mountain Podcast presents Gear Time Live! A game show where nothing is live and everyone wins, except gatekeeping know-it-alls. Sponsored by Reverb, EarthQuaker Devices, and Ruinous Media! In this episode, Kel reveals a limited edition Beastie Boys surfboard, Hilary shows us a quick hack for playing guitar in a dark venue, Colleen shows off a cool DIY from the 50's, and host LG shows us a pedal that was once owned by a member of ZZ Top (or so says the man who sold it to her out of the trunk of his car - seems legit!) Also, this episodes asks the question: How many guitars does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash actually own? The answer may surprise you! Follow us on Social Media: Follow our Sponsors: Follow our Guests: Kel-O-Watt: Hilary B. Jones: Colleen Fazio: Follow our Host: /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/28629728

Peavey Decade found for $10 at a yard sale! It's Gear Time Live! 09/21/2023

Peavey Decade found for $10 at a yard sale! It's Gear Time Live! Queen of S-Mountain podcast presents Gear Time Live, a music gear show for everyone, sponsored by Reverb, EarthQuaker Devices, and Ruinous Media! In this episode, Hilary B Jones of MidRiff podcast shows us her yard sale find - a Peavey Decade for $10! This $200 amp increased in popularity after its use by Queens of the Stone Age. But is that the amp they used? Host LG thinks not! Kel-O-Watt showcases an Earth Drive pedal from a boutique company in St. Louis called Sarno, and Colleen guesses the price of a Cadillac Guitar! Thank you to our sponsors and guests on this episode. Follow them on their social medias! www.reverb.com www.earthquakerdevices.com www.ruinousmedia.com /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/28108154

Deadly Amps, Blink-182 Signature Guitar, and Fender Fuzz Pedals - QOSM podcast presents Gear Time Live! 09/07/2023

Deadly Amps, Blink-182 Signature Guitar, and Fender Fuzz Pedals - QOSM podcast presents Gear Time Live! Queen of S-Mountain podcast presents GEAR TIME LIVE, a music gear gameshow where nothing is live and everyone wins except mansplaining dudebros. How much is Tom DeLonge (of Blink-182) charging for his signature Fender Strat? Are there amps that can kill you? Is there such thing as a perfect fuzz pedal? In this episode, Kel-O-Watt of Wattever Audio tries to defend their title as champion, Hilary B. Jones of MidRiff Podcast is out for blood, LG of Thelma and the Sleaze finds the best fuzz pedal so far, and Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric shows off her Lap Steel Guitar. Gear Time Live is sponsored by Reverb, an online music gear selling community for all musicians everywhere, and by EarthQuaker Devices, an elite effects pedal company nestled in the heart of Akron, Ohio aka America's Shirt Pocket. With promotional support by Ruinous Media. Visit our Sponsors: Follow Gear Time Live on Instagram: /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/27968661

Gear Time Live - Episode 2 08/04/2023

Gear Time Live - Episode 2 Queen of S-Mountain presents Gear Time Live, a music gear game show sponsored by ! Episode Two is a wild ride and starts out with some behind-the-scenes conversation, and then we learn all about coffin cases, dream setups, and more. Thank you to all of our sponsors and partners for this episode including and Guests on this episode are , , , and , with host LG of . Stream this episode on and see all the cool gear and live reactions. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/27665238

Gear Time Live - Episode 1 07/20/2023

Gear Time Live - Episode 1 Queen of S-Mountain presents Gear Time Live hosted by podcast host LG! This episode is sponsored by Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying + selling musical instruments and gear. This special series will go out on QOSM podcast channels during its run and we couldn't be more amped for it. Gear Time Live is a music gear game show where nothing is live and everyone wins, except sexism. Promotional consideration for this episode is provided by EarthQuaker Devices () and Ruinous Media () Our guests today are Colleen Fazio, Nikki Nacho Stevens, Kel O Watt, and Hilary B. Jones! Watch the episode on YouTube here: /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/27520917

Corey Parks 06/09/2022

Corey Parks Corey Parks, legendary bassist, half of one of the greatest hard-rock guitar and bass duos in the band Nashville Pussy and leader of the supergroup Chelsea Girls, shares a lifetime of rock ’n’ roll stories with LG. From what it felt like to ride the roller coaster of success in a touring band playing 316 shows in their first year, to being taken under the wing of rock icon Lemmy, of the band Motorhead. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23369420

Tour Talk with LG 06/02/2022

Tour Talk with LG Join LG in this intimate shit talking episode on what it’s been like managing 8 drummers, 5 bassists, 2 keys players, and 2 guitarists in the first year back out on the road, “post” covid. LG’s here to answer your questions! What’s it like out there? Does tour still work? Are you making any money? What’s with the rotating line up? Is everything OK? Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23287085

Fabi Reyna - Part 2 05/26/2022

Fabi Reyna - Part 2 LG continues her conversation with Fabi Reyna, founder and CEO of She Shreds Media, songwriter and guitarist for Reyna Tropical, Savila and third guitarist for Sleater-Kinney in part two of this episode. LG and Fabi discuss the huge impact She Shreds Magazine had on guitar culture and the doors it opened for Fabi as a guitarist and band leader. Fabi talks about the challenges and joys of showing up as a gay icon in the Latin culture space, and what it's been like playing guitar in Sleater-Kinney. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at ! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23166737

Fabi Reyna - Part 1 05/19/2022

Fabi Reyna - Part 1 Fabi Reyna, founder and CEO of She Shreds Media, songwriter and guitarist for Reyna Tropical, Savila and third guitarist for Sleater-Kinney, shares her experience growing up a queer, woman of color, without music community or representation and how that led her to move to Portland Oregon and start She Shreds Magazine. Fabi talks about the intentions behind She Shreds, the community it has created and the importance of being an innovator. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23161100

Bat Fangs - Part 2 05/12/2022

Bat Fangs - Part 2 Part 2 of LG’s interview with Bat Fangs is here! Bat Fangs is a east coast band featuring Besty (EX-HEX) and Laura King (The Moaners) established in 2016. LG, Betsy, and Laura continue their conversation around the making of their album “Queen of My World”. They talk guitar solos, musical influences and what it’s been like out on the road, as Bat Fangs approaches their tour. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23079383

Bat Fangs - Part 1 05/05/2022

Bat Fangs - Part 1 SEASON 3 STARTS NOW! Bat Fangs is an East Coast band featuring Besty (EX-HEX) and Laura King (The Moaners) established in 2016. In this episode, LG sits down with the ladies and talks about their most recent album "Queen of My World." How do you make a record when the world shuts down? How do you make fist-pumping rock and roll anthems when you're depressed? LG, Betsy, and Laura talk guitars and dialing in classic sounds in a modern world. Don't miss this great conversation. Huge thanks to Earthquaker Devices for sponsoring this episode. Visit them at www.earthquakerdevices.com! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/23009915

A Closer Look with LG - Part 4 08/28/2021

A Closer Look with LG - Part 4 On this final installment of the four-part “A Closer Look” series, LG revisits her conversations with Jessica Lea Mayfield and Mary Ramirez of the Detroit Cobras. They chat about the projects they finished over quarantine and how they stayed motivated and creative. Thank you to our sponsor EarthQuaker Devices! Check them out at Support this podcast and women in audio at and grab some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/20288900

A Closer Look with LG - Part 3 08/19/2021

A Closer Look with LG - Part 3 On the third installment of “A Closer Look,” LG revisits her conversations with ICON Kate Pierson of The B52's and Memphis legend Alicja Trout of Lost Sounds River City Tanlines. They highlight their mutual love of hoarding cassettes and gear, which was something they were confronted with when they were stuck in their houses over quarantine. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/20191220

A Closer Look with LG - Part 2 08/12/2021

A Closer Look with LG - Part 2 New Episode! LG takes a closer look at lessons, highlights, and sweet moments from quarantine episodes, in this four-part series. In this installment, she examines how Patty Schemel and Lori Barbero were adjusting to the isolation and world closing down, with LG giving commentary with lots of good insights and laughs! Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/20111153

A Closer Look with LG - Part 1 08/05/2021

A Closer Look with LG - Part 1 In this four-part series "A Closer Look," LG revisits some of her favorite episodes done over quarantine giving new commentary on the lessons, laughs, and moments you might have missed. This installment we think about connections new and old we made even when things became very isolating. First, with Caroline Rose who just released some new tour plans for this fall! Secondly, with Lilly Hiatt who has already started playing out again promoting her album "Walking Proof" released over quarantine. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/20038298

Cindy Wonderful 07/24/2021

Cindy Wonderful LG interviews underground queer electro pioneer Cindy Wonderful from Scream Club! Cindy talks about how applying to a porn store gig helped her find her bandmate, how the scene in Olympia was where many amazing artists emerged, and she speaks on collaborations with some of those iconic artists. She also talks about her real estate plans to create a performance space and more! Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19914521

Lexington Vaughn - Part 2 07/15/2021

Lexington Vaughn - Part 2 Part two of LG's interview with Lexington Vaughn! In this installment, LG and Lexington chat about strange encounters with fans, Lexington's projects, renting a water slide for her events, the importance of good promoters for shows, how the financial guarantees offered to women in music have been stagnant for years, and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode, Support this podcast and women in audio at and grab some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19817255

Lexington Vaughn - Part 1 07/08/2021

Lexington Vaughn - Part 1 LG interviews her dear friend Lexington Vaughn, a performance artist, musician, and trailblazer who has stories for days in part one of this highly entertaining episode! Lexington talks about auditioning for 4 Non Blondes, touring in the band Lesbians on Ecstasy through Europe and having their show get shut down by fascists in Poland, being in the band The Hidden Cameras, being friends with Arcade Fire, making outsider art in the form of lesbian Vaudeville, San Francisco in the 90s and its Bitch Rock scene, (and seeing 7 Year Bitch play), living as a musician in Canada and LA and rubbing elbows with artists like Peaches, and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19741604

Hilary B. Jones - Part 2 07/01/2021

Hilary B. Jones - Part 2 Hilary B. Jones, musician and host of Mid-Riff Podcast, and LG, musician and host of Queen Of S-Mountain podcast, continue their chat on part two of this episode. They discuss how Hilary was able to learn the tools to make a podcast, how Hilary's raising her son to be kind, informed, and progressive, who their dream guests are for their podcasts, their individual experiences at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices () for sponsoring this episode. Support this podcast and women in audio at and get some merch at . /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19666340

Hilary B. Jones - Part 1 06/24/2021

Hilary B. Jones - Part 1 Hilary B. Jones, musician, former Girls Rock Camp director/guitar salesperson, professor of gender studies and psychology, and host of Mid-Riff Podcast is this week's guest! She and LG talk about everything from podcastin' to rockin' to the intersection of gender and music. Two podcast hosts talking shop in part one of this powerhouse interview. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices for sponsoring this podcast. Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and get some merch at society6.com/QOSM! /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19588388

Michaelanne Petrella 06/17/2021

Michaelanne Petrella This week’s guest is QOSM podcast producer Michaelanne Petrella! Michaelanne and LG talk about how they met, how they work together, how they make a podcast during a pandemic, and how they get along as podcast partners in crime. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19508237

Sierra Ferrell - Part 2 06/03/2021

Sierra Ferrell - Part 2 LG continues her interview with Sierra Ferrell. Sierra talks about the songs that still get her choked up no matter how many times she plays them, her new music video coming out soon where she dances on water, she gives a rundown of all her guitars, and gives a hauntingly beautiful musical performance with LG playing along on guitar during the podcast's first guest/host jam session. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19334861

Sierra Ferrell - Part 1 05/27/2021

Sierra Ferrell - Part 1 Sierra Ferrell, a country singer/musician in Nashville with a siren's voice and a firecracker personality, chats with LG this week. In part one of this episode, they discuss her roots, her come-up, her large fanbase and following, recording in the studio vs playing live, and how she's handling the success she's getting. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19253138

Colleen Fazio - Part 2 05/20/2021

Colleen Fazio - Part 2 LG continues her chat with multi-talented amp restoration and repair expert and musician Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric. (www.fazioelectric.com) They discuss worst home repairs and rigged amps, Colleen’s decision to start a YouTube channel, her desire to be in a band again, and take a quick look at the largely untold history of women who build amps dating back to some of Fender’s first models, and more. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19173761

Colleen Fazio - Part 1 05/13/2021

Colleen Fazio - Part 1 LA-based/Chicago-born Colleen Fazio of Fazio Electric is taking the amp world by storm. Host LG stumbled across Colleen on YouTube and was instantly hooked on her channel - she's approachable, not into info-gatekeeping, and isn't pretentious about her vast knowledge of amp building and repairs. This is an episode for gear heads and beginners alike. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/19086575

Morgan Lander - Part 2 05/06/2021

Morgan Lander - Part 2 Part two of the Morgan Lander interview is here! Morgan and LG chat about Morgan's new projects, her future plans, the documentary about her band Kittie (and growing up in Kittie and seeing the fans grow up with them), getting lumped in with Nu Metal, screaming vocals, gear rundown, bacon sandwiches, and more. Thank you to EarthQuaker Devices (www.earthquakerdevices.com) for sponsoring this episode! Support this podcast and women in audio at patreon.com/QOSM and grab some merch at society6.com/QOSM. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/18995282

Morgan Lander - Part 1 04/29/2021

Morgan Lander - Part 1 Morgan Lander, metal frontwoman extraordinaire for the bands Kittie and Karkaos, is on the podcast! Host LG and Morgan discuss the business of being a young, all-female breakout band on the scene in the early 2000's and never feeling like they fit in, as well as chatting about Morgan's podcast, Witch Finger Horror Podcast, a show that explores VHS tapes of yesteryear. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/18902987

Kaylen Alan Krebsbach 04/22/2021

Kaylen Alan Krebsbach Montana-born musician and retro retailer Kaylen Alan Krebsbach of the indie rock band Wilma Laverne Miner and proprietor of the vintage clothing store Stone Poney is a hard-working and charming lady who keeps her many social media followers glued to her feed. In this interview, LG chats with her about her passion for vintage finds and her at-home recording setup. /episode/index/show/queenofshitmountain/id/18815060

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