Guitar Diaries Podcast: Recent Episodes
Van Dominick
Hosted by Van Dominick. Common topics include, but are not limited to: guitars, music, movies, video games, wrestling, food, New York City, current events, pop culture, and miscellany.
I get the complaining out of the way early so I can talk about the BIG NEWS. But I also complain at the end. Fender Strats, New York City, St. Patrick's Day slobs, The Last of Us, streaming service overload, and more!
Listen to my cover of Gato's Song from Chrono Trigger: https://youtu.be/7p-jh5GDpsI
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariespod
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
Today I go way back and reminisce about becoming a musician as a child including early influences, my start as a drummer, hating drum lessons, and my very first guitar (and how I accidentally roughed it up a bit before I started playing). I also talk about my video game dry spell, The Last of Us, History of the World Part II, Dragon Ball Z, Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Oscars, and more!
Listen to my cover of Gato's Song from Chrono Trigger: https://youtu.be/7p-jh5GDpsI
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariespod
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I go deep today guys. I start by getting the annoyances out of the way, including inconsiderate deli customers and weirdos on elevators. I also talk about Mega Man video game music, The Whale, who deserves an Oscar, Airheads, struggling with weight and eating, Chris Rock's Netflix special, having a moment out in New York City on my way to a Broadway Show, being blown away by Lea Michele's voice, anime, and more!
Listen to my cover of Gato's Song from Chrono Trigger: https://youtu.be/7p-jh5GDpsI
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariespod
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
Today I discuss my brain and how it may be on the same wavelength as 2011 Charlie Sheen, adults who root for snow, being "seen" as a guitarist and creative freedom, my Uncle Jesse vibes, Mafia (video games), Chrono Cross (of course), my new music release, AND MORE. I recorded this at 6AM so although I sound a little subdued at the start, don't worry, I get riled up real quick.
Listen to my cover of Gato's Song from Chrono Trigger: https://youtu.be/7p-jh5GDpsI
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariespod
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I am in a mood. I talk about destroying my jeans at a sandwich shop, the various annoyances plaguing me, the absurdity of life, Ozzy vs. Dio Black Sabbath, WWE Elimination Chamber highlights, cooking a delicious Italian meal, my personal Mount Rushmore of guitarists, the untouchable Def Leppard album, and more! WARNING: It's a salty one.
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's the next milestone! TEN episodes!! Today, I talk about getting a cold, getting old, all of my current exciting music projects, being totally over buying a Mortal Kombat arcade machine and wanting a new guitar instead, some of my favorite guitars, Rihanna's halftime show, the Super Bowl "finish", people calling wrestling fake, my current video game queue, AND MORE.
Purchase my new single Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's a very special episode of Guitar Diaries Podcast! I just released my new original single APARTMENT METAL 2 (available at Bandcamp). It's the follow up to my 2019 EP Apartment Metal. I talk about making this song and finally releasing it after over a year, producing music at home, being an independent musician, what motivates me to create, and more! Plus, I give you a little taste of the new song...
Purchase Apartment Metal 2: https://vandominick.bandcamp.com/track/apartment-metal-2
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I'm out and about in New York City! I walk and talk about the Royal Rumble, social media perspectives, some exciting upcoming music projects I have in the works, my guitar playing, John Frusciante, video game music, more Chrono Cross, eating garbage, City living, and more!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I tell a tale of something from 30 years ago that I apparently still haven't gotten over... I also talk about why this episode almost didn't happen, my current music projects, middle school, Chrono Trigger and my favorite video game of all time (Chrono Cross), WWE RAW's 30th anniversary, my frustration with streaming services, That 90's Show, and more!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I elaborate on my issues with personal space and dissect "Weird Al" Yankovic's classic "Another One Rides the Bus", lyric by lyric, and liken it to riding public transit in present day New York City. I also talk about a nightmare I had, the decision to invest in my guitar playing, my friend's big upcoming music release, and more!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's the first milestone! 5 episodes! The question on everyone's mind this week is, did I cave and purchase a Mortal Kombat arcade machine??? Hm... I also talk about going through phases as an adult, my comic book collecting days (and why I stopped), literature, meeting WWE superstars, what I have going on with music this week, and the loss of guitar legend Jeff Beck (RIP!)
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's 2023! I start the year off right with a list of my creative goals and aspirations and try not to get too distracted by a trip to Best Buy which left me feeling very nostalgic... I talk about all of the food I continued to eat through New Year's, my justification for buying yet another guitar, my video game backlog, the stress of it all, and more!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's the last show of the year! I talk about my trip upstate for Christmas and all of the delicious food I overate, getting back on track with guitar playing, Jimi Hendrix sleeping with his guitars, the facade of social media, video game shopping madness, and all of the amazing highlights (and one lowlight) of 2022! I also continue to call out social media trolls bullying Corey Feldman. My cat snores very loudly through most of this episode. See you in 2023!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
I take a moment to address the elephant in the room and talk a bit about guitar motivation, inspiration, and practice habits. And, people are bullying Corey Feldman and I don't like it. I have some things to say about it. Also discussed in this episode: bagels and food guilt, White Lotus, my stubbornness, Italian Christmas, holiday plans, and more!
Purchase intro/outro song "Xplicit" and all of my original music at vandominick.bandcamp.com
Follow me on social media:
Instagram (Main) https://www.instagram.com/vandominickguitar
Instagram (Guitar Diaries) https://www.instagram.com/guitardiariesvlog
YouTube http://youtube.com/guitardiaries
Twitter https://twitter.com/VanDominick
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRU1hwym/
It's the first episode! I take the opportunity to introduce myself, talk about what I want to do with this podcast, discuss using social media as a creative outlet, and list the types of topics I'll be talking about including music, guitars, movies, video games, wrestling, food, New York City, current events, and more!