Episode 1A

Episode 1A, also known as Special Edition: X-Fest 2-007, is an episode of the MentalCast. This episode starred Michael Riley and Chris McClain. This is the first and (so far) only episode of the show to take place on a Sunday, as well as the only one devoted to the X-Fest, a concert that takes place every September in Dayton, Ohio.

The bands discussed were:
 * Ithika
 * Fluwid
 * Fair to Midland
 * Evans Blue
 * Sick Puppies
 * Finger Eleven
 * Flyleaf
 * Seether
 * Sum 41
 * Breaking Benjamin
 * Chevelle
 * Three Days Grace