Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
After a sold out Los Angeles premiere, This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza is heading to the East Coast—and this episode brings the heart behind the music. We’re joined by Nick’s sister Donia, his son Nicholas, and filmmaker Holly Grayson. Donia shares heartfelt, hilarious memories of growing up with Nick—including the time he raided her closet for a skinny jeans. Nicholas opens up about what it’s like to miss his dad and how he finds comfort watching old videos of him behind the kit. David brings personal stories from the studio and the road, while Holly reveals the unexpected journey that led her to tell Nick’s story. This episode is a powerful mix of family, legacy, and the unforgettable energy of Nick Menza.
Get tickets here for the Hawthorne Theatre Premiere on Thursday April 17th in Hawthorne, NJ: eventbrite.com/e/this-was-my-life-east-coast-premiere-hawthorne-theatre-tickets-1255857727269?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
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After a sold out Los Angeles premiere, This Was My Life: The Story of Nick Menza is heading to the East Coast—and this episode brings the heart behind the music. We’re joined by Nick’s sister Donia, his son Nicholas, and filmmaker Holly Grayson. Donia shares heartfelt, hilarious memories of growing up with Nick—including the time he raided her closet for a skinny jeans. Nicholas opens up about what it’s like to miss his dad and how he finds comfort watching old videos of him behind the kit. David brings personal stories from the studio and the road, while Holly reveals the unexpected journey that led her to tell Nick’s story. This episode is a powerful mix of family, legacy, and the unforgettable energy of Nick Menza.
Get tickets here for the Hawthorne Theatre Premiere on Thursday April 17th in Hawthorne, NJ: eventbrite.com/e/this-was-my-life-east-coast-premiere-hawthorne-theatre-tickets-1255857727269?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts patreon.com/tdes
For David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch ellefsonemporium.com
Follow David on Social Media
linktr.ee/davidellefson
Follow Joshua on Social Media
linktr.ee/talktoomeypodcast
#nickmenza #metal #megadeth #slayer #thrash
