Fresh Is The Word: Recent Episodes
Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier
Since its launch in November 2015, Fresh is the Word has been a documentation of your host K-Fresh as they journey through their love of music and pop culture, as well as using this platform to share they growth on topics important to women, people or color and the LGBTQ community through the artistic lens of pop culture. As an ever evolving podcast, K-Fresh is going back to his musical roots focusing more on the music artists they are passionate about from the past and present by telling stories of those who need their contributions to music known, while also exposing new artists.
On this episode of Fresh is the Word, we have Norelle and Matthew Green of the Philadelphia based indie punk band Stud Count. They just released their debut self-titled album this summer via Smartpunk Records. We chat about the making of their debut album, doing a project that sounds different from their hardcore scene roots, and much more.
Stud Count Merch: smartpunkshop.com/collections/stud-count Stream: studcount.bandcamp.com
**THEME MUSIC
Crimeapple – “Neighborhood Robert Englund (inst)” Produced by House Shoes – Street Corner Music – streetcornerscm.com**
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On this episode of Fresh is the Word, we have Maria from the Berlin Post-Hardcore trio Future Palace who was on a recent Fresh is the Word Twitch stream. Future Palace just released their new album Run via Arising Empire. During our conversation, Maria shared the topics explored on Run, as well as the design of their album cover and music videos, along with her childhood music influences that shaped her as an artist. It was really fun to chat with Maria and Run is a great addition to where music rooted in Hardcore can go with depth and melody. It’s definitely an album you should check out.
Stream/Purchase Run: futurepalace.lnk.to/run
THEME MUSIC
Crimeapple – “Neighborhood Robert Englund (inst)” Produced by House Shoes – Street Corner Music – streetcornerscm.com
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On this episode of Fresh is the Word TV via Twitch, my guests are the metal “Beautycore” trio of sisters GFM (Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh). Formed by the English sisters Maggie (Bass and Vocals), CJ (Guitar), and Lulu (Drums) in Jacksonville, FL, they just released their Framing My Perception EP via Rockfest Records along with finishing a tour opening for Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy.
Stream Framing My Perception EP: lnk.to/framingmyperception
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Facebook: facebook.com/thegfmband
Instagram: instagram.com/thegfmband
Twitter: twitter.com/thegfmband
YouTube: youtube.com/user/theGFMband
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Crimeapple – “Neighborhood Robert Englund (inst)” Produced by House Shoes – Street Corner Music – streetcornerscm.com
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The guest for the debut live podcast episode of Fresh is the Word TV on Twitch is Lena Scissorhands, writer/vocalist of the Moldovan progressive modern metal band Infected Rain.
Lena is a return guest for me, previously on my limited run spin off podcast Breakin’ Recordz a few years back.
Since then, the band has released another album, the futuristic rebirth, ‘Ecdysis’, this past January via Napalm Records. They also announced a North American headlining tour that starts 5/10 in Los Angeles.
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The guests for this episode are Sara Sheperd and James D. Gish, who play the roles of Carole King and Gerry Goffin respectively in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Carole King has long been one of the most prolific songwriters for decades. Beautiful is the story of her rise to a legendary status in the history music, detailing her songwriting partnership with her husband Gerry Goffin along with their relationship with fellow songwriting team Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. It’s the story of true determination, where the good and bad times of her life helped shape the person she would become.
During our conversation, we talked about being back on stage after the pandemic lockdowns, how things have changed in regards to workers rights, how they prepared for their roles, the accessibility of Beautiful to your casual audience member, and much more.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from January 4-9, 2022. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com or beautifulonbroadway.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
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The guest for this episode is Kyle Taylor Parker, who plays the role of Happy Man in the national tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical. During our chat, we talked about how he got his role on Pretty Woman, being on the Broadway company of Kinky Boots, how the Pretty Woman musical is the same and differs from the movie, and his latest album Broadway Soul Vol. 2, plus much more.
Pretty Woman: The Musical will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from November 2nd-14th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
Socials:
Web: kyletaylorparkeronline.com
Instagram: instagram.com/ktpway
Twitter: twitter.com/ktpway
Facebook: facebook.com/KTPWAY
Stream/Purchase Music: kyletaylorparkeronline.com/music
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The guest for this episode is Aiyana Smash, making her national debut as Mimi Marquez on the RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour. During our chat, we talked about how she got the role of Mimi, how growing up in Mount Vernon molded her as person and how that translated into the musical theatre world, her experiences as a part of RENT and how she was able to relate to the Mimi Marquez, and how RENT is still relatable 25 years later. Aiyana also just released a new single titled “Queen”.
The RENT 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour will hit the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited run from October 19th-24th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com.
SPECIAL NOTE: All Guests attending these performances must show proof of a Negative Covid Test (taken within 72 hours of your performance) OR proof of Full Vaccination (at least 14 days after your second dose) with a government issued ID prior to admittance to the theatre. Additionally – all guests must wear face coverings while in the theatre unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
Purchase/Stream “Queen”: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aiyanasmash1/queen
Socials:
Website: rentontour.net
Instagram: instagram.com/rentontour
Linktree: linktr.ee/rentontour
Instagram (Aiyana Smash): instagram.com/aiyanasmash
Facebook (Aiyana Smash): facebook.com/livin4themusic1999
Twitter (Aiyana Smash): twitter.com/AiyanaSmash
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The guest for this episode is Fernanda Lira, vocalist and bassist of the newly formed Brazilian/Dutch death metal unit Crypta. Formed in June 2019, Lira along with Luana Dametto on drums (both former members of the thrash band Nervosa), with guitarists Sonia Anubis (Cobra Spell, Ex-Burning Witches) and Tainá Bergamaschi (Ex-Hagbard), started their journey together that would result in their debut album Echoes of the Soul, release in June 2021 via Napalm Records. During my chat with Fernanda, we talked about her transition from Nervosa to Crypta, along with the creation of the new band into their debut offering Echoes of the Soul. We also touch on the culture and society of the part of Brazil she comes from, along with being a role model for women who want to become a metal artist.
Buy/Stream Echoes Of The Soul: smarturl.it/EchoesOfTheSoul
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The guest for this episode is Adam De Micco, guitarist of the 4-piece deathcore band Lorna Shore, who recently released their new EP …And I Return to Nothingness on August 13th via Century Media. This is the first project with their new frontman Will Ramos, and during our chat, Adam De Micco shares the making of the EP and the new energy within the band. Lorna Shore is currently on their own headlining US tour. De Micco is a return guest to the podcast (episode #52), so we got the catch up about what’s been going on with him and the band during the past four years.
Purchase/Stream …And I Return to Nothingness: lornashore.lnk.to/AndIReturnToNothingness-EP
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Facebook: facebook.com/LornaShore
Instagram: instagram.com/lornashore
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The guests for this episode are Esther Quansah and Becky Foinchas of The Narcotix, a West African art-folk band based in Brooklyn. The two, both daughters of African immigrants, met in an elementary school chorus class in Woodbridge, Virginia, where their creative, musical, and personal sisterhood would start and lead all up to the release of their debut EP Mommy Issues. Soaking up their ancestral and cultural influences throughout their lives, The Narcotix have such a fresh spiritual sound that is both fun and soulful. During my chat with Esther and Becky, we talk about how they met and how they are such a close duo, both personally and musically. It was a fun conversation and they are definitely a band to watch out for in the future.
Buy/Stream Mommy Issues: linktr.ee/thenarcotix
Socials:
Web: narxnarx.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thenarcotix
Twitter: twitter.com/TheNarcotix
Instagram: instagram.com/thenarcotix
Bandcamp: narcotix.bandcamp.com
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The guest for this episode is Los Angeles-based model and actress JoAnna de Castro, star of the comedic horror-thriller Blood Pageant, now available on DVD and on demand on all streaming platforms. This is de Castro’s first leading role in a film as she plays “Crystal”, a contestant on the American Dream Pageant where her religious beliefs are tested during what happens to become a battle for her life and everyone else involved in the show.
Blood Pageant stars the likes of Stephen Baldwin, David Chokachi, Ted Lange, Beverley Mitchell, Ellia English as Madame Destiny, and introducing Juliana DeStefano and JoAnna de Castro as the film’s main characters, along with Snoop Dogg, Matthew Marsden, and Danielle C. Ryan playing themselves as the pageant’s celebrity judges.
During our chat, de Castro shared her upbringing and how she got the acting bug, the process of auditioning and landing the role of “Crystal” in Blood Pageant, some of her favorites parts of the movie, and how the idea of “faith” is defined and tested throughout this movie, along with much more. JoAnna de Castro was a blast to have on the podcast and I hope for nothing but the best for her in future endeavors.
For more information on where to buy or stream Blood Pageant: bloodpageant.com
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The guest for this episode is Frankie Mish, drummer of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based metalcore band Sleep Waker, who just released their new album Alias on July 23, 2021 via UNFD. We go through a track-by-track breakdown of the album and Frankie explains all the weird and interesting themes and influences that went into the creation of Alias.
Stream/Purchase Alias: unfd.lnk.to/Alias
Socials:
Web: chooseyouralias.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sleepwakerband
Twitter: twitter.com/sleepwakerband
Facebook: facebook.com/sleepwakerband
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The guest for this episode is Detroit-based composer, pianist, and vocalist Vanessa Cuccia to talk about her debut album This is a Spell. I came across Vanessa’s music earlier this year when a mutual friend shared her single “Ode to Body” on Instagram. I really liked the song, but when I heard the full album and learned more about her, I definitely wanted to meet her and have her on the podcast. This is actually Vanessa’s first podcast interview about her music has she has already made successful waves in the world with her company Chakrubs, her natural crystal sex toy company (which has been featured on Conan, Playboy TV, Nylon, Teen Vogue, among other publications). Cuccia also runs Freque Magazine, described as “combining FREQUEncies of art, music, and culture through a lens of spirituality”.
Between her music and the interviews I watched beforehand, I very much related to her experiences that would go into the creation of Chakrubs and into the heart of her music. During our conversation, we talked about her musical beginnings, how all of her projects lend in service of each other, the making of This is a Spell along with a track-by-track breakdown, and so much more. This is a Spell is one of my favorite albums of 2021 and Vanessa Cuccia is a wealth of positive energy and spirit.
Stream/Purchase: This is a Spell
Socials:
Instagram: instagram.com/vanessa_cuccia
Instagram: instagram.com/Chakrubs
Instagram: instagram.com/frequemagazine
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For this episode, we are joined by a hip-hop legend, New York emcee O.C. of the crew Diggin’ in the Crates (DITC), but he’s humble enough to not accept that title just yet. O.C. originally jumped on the scene as a guest on Organized Konfusion’s “Fudge Pudge”, the soon after on the remix of MC Serch’s “Back to the Grill”. O.C. would go on to meet the likes of Lord Finesse and Buckwild from DITC, and Buckwild would produce most of his debut album Word…Life released in late 1994 on Wild Pitch Records that would spawn classic tracks like “Times Up” and “Born 2 Live”.
In Summer of 1997, O.C. released his sophomore album Jewelz via Pay Day Records, but there was no sign of a slump here. Fueled by the DJ Premier-produced “My World” and the Buckwild-produced “Far From Yours”, O.C. had another classic in the books with Jewelz. O.C. would go on to release countless solo and collaborative albums throughout the years, still keeping his pen tight now at the age of 50.
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For this episode, I’m joined by Skynd, lead singer and one half of the industrial-tinged, true crime-inspired electronic duo also known as SKYND.
SKYND is the dark creative outlet for Skynd, along with producer and multi-instrumentalist Father. SKYND released Chapter I in 2018, followed by Chapter II in 2019. Now, with over 18 million hits on YouTube, “Michelle Carter” marks the second single in Chapter III, following 2020’s “Columbine.”
SKYND is unique in the way of releasing their singles one at a time because so much detail goes into their creations, as Skynd does heavy research on each subject and then must condense it all into a song and a video along with her collaborator Father. All the information about the cases they research can be found on the band’s web site skynd-music.com, where you can find more information and links about all the subjects in the Case Files section.
During my conversation with Skynd, we talked about how her upbringing lead her into an interest in true crime subjects, meeting Father, the process that goes into every song and video, and the creative outlet she feels doing this SKYND project, and much more.
Socials:
Web: skynd-music.com
Facebook: facebook.com/skynd.music
Instagram: instagram.com/skynd_music
Twitter: twitter.com/itsSKYND
YouTube: youtube.com/c/skynd
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For this episode, we are joined by Jeremy DePoyster, vocalist/guitarist of the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. They just released their latest project, the ZII EP, on May 21st, 2021 via Solid State Records. While their has been many releases from the band since their original Zombie EP released in August 2010, ZII is a bit of a continuation. Now veterans of metalcore, The Devil Wears Prada continue to progress showing there is no boundaries to this genre of music, always pushing the limits of both its sound and its visual accompaniment.
With the ZII EP, DePoyster shares with us the creation of the this project, along with the differences between their full-length projects and their EPs, dealing with the growing pains of evolving as a band, how the pandemic has changed their creative process, revisiting their early albums, and much more!
Stream/Purchase ZII EP: tdwp.ffm.to/ziiep
Socials:
Web: tdwpband.com
Linktree: linktr.ee/tdwpband
Instagram: instagram.com/tdwpband
Facebook: facebook.com/tdwp
Twitter: twitter.com/TDWPband
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For this episode, we are talking about the debut album from UK Alt-Metal band Vexed titled Culling Culture, released on May 21, 2021 via Napalm Records. Joining me for this episode is the band’s lead vocalist Megan Targett. After dropping a pair of brutal singles in 2019, “Elite” ft. CJ McMahon of Thy Art Is Murder and “Dominate”, the Hertfordshire foursome made enough noise to link up with Napalm Records for the release of their debut album. With Culling Culture, the band dives into topics of hate and anger that is so prevalent in today’s society as a way to show that people dealing with any sort of struggles in their lives are not alone and they can prevail.
During our discussion, Megan shares with me how the band got started and the making of Culling Culture. We also go into the topics covered on Culling Culture, her experiences with sexual abuse, how discrimination is perceived in the UK, and even our favorite hip-hop and grime artists.
Purchase Culling Culture: napalmrecordsamerica.com/vexed
Socials:
Web: vexedvexedvexed.com
Facebook: facebook.com/vexedvexedvexed
Instagram: instagram.com/vexedvexedvexed
Instagram: instagram.com/megan_targett
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For this episode, we are talking about the new graphic anthology Dead Beats 2, released by A Wave Blue World, an independent publisher of high-quality graphic novels, anthologies, and art books, focusing on socially conscious storytelling and providing a platform for a multitude of creative voices. Joining me for this discussion is A Wave Blue World co-founders Wendy and Tyler Chin-Tanner, who started the company over 15 years ago. Dead Beats 2: London Calling, is a continuation after a successful campaign for the first volume which also received high acclaim for both its art direction and storytelling.
For those unaware, Dead Beats is a full-color anthology of music-themed horror comics centered around the curiosities for sale at one peculiar record store managed by the enigmatic Shoppe Keeper. Think Tales From the Crypt, but in a record store. For London Calling, we travel to the new Dead Beats location across the pond in London.
The original editors, Joe Corallo (Oh S#!t, It’s Kim & Kim, Lost On Planet Earth) and Eric Palicki (All We Ever Wanted, Maybe Someday), are back for more Dead Beats featuring over twenty new comics stories and more than forty creators. Lisa Sterle (Long Lost, Witchblood) returns to provide the cover with our interstitial narrative illustrations by Val Halvorson (Finger Guns, The Sequels).
During our discussion, Wendy and Tyler share how the idea of Dead Beats got started, the process of putting together an anthology, how they picked creators for the stories, along with the founding of A Wave Blue World, running this publishing company for over 15 years, how Wendy’s training in sociology informs her work with A Wave Blue World, and their favorite types of music.
Pledge to Dead Beats 2: kck.st/3fCD2gw
Socials:
Web: awbw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/awaveblueworld
Facebook: facebook.com/AWaveBlueWorld
Twitter: twitter.com/AWaveBlueWorld
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The guest for this episode is lead vocalist Jesper Vicencio from Danish metalcore outfit Ghost Iris. They just released their latest full-length album Comatose via Long Branch Records. During our conversation, we talked about movies he’s currently watching, the making of Comatose, the recording process, going back to old ideas, what they did better on this album, how he writes and collaborates with his bandmates, music he listens to, his hip-hop background, and the music scene in Denmark.
Purchase/Stream Comatose: smarturl.it/ghostiris_comatose
Ghost Iris Socials:
Facebook: facebook.com/GHOSTIRIS
Instagram: instagram.com/ghostirisdk
Bandcamp: ghostiris.bandcamp.com
Merch: ghostiris.bigcartel.com
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The guest for this episode is Rick Giordano, member of the synth-driven horror metal trio from St. Louis, The Lion’s Daughter. They have a new album out, Skin Show, via Season of Mist that dropped on April 9th, 2021. The thing that really pops out with Skin Show is the visuals, from the album cover artwork to the cinematography of the music videos. It really makes them stand out, almost intriguing to someone who has never heard them before. During our conversation, we talked about those visuals and how they complement the music, the making of Skin Show and how that differed from previous albums, how they got discovered, and 80s horror and action movies!
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We have a return guest for this episode, comic book writer Erica Schultz, as she just launched a Kickstarter campaign for her newest graphic mini-series, The Deadliest Bouquet. Working with Schultz on The Deadliest Bouquet is interior artist Carola Borelli (Destiny: NY), colorist Gab Contreras (The Final Girls), cover artist Kevin Wada (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Scarlet Witch) and editor James Emmett (I Am Hexed). Three sisters trained by their Nazi-hunting mother must come together to help solve their mother’s murder, all while dealing with their own issues with each other. It has that 90s grunge meets pop feel to it taking you back to the pop culture many of use experienced in our youth.
During our chat, I got to catch up with my good friend Erica while we talked about The Deadliest Bouquet and what to expect from the story and the Kickstarter campaign. It’s always fun to chat with Erica and please go support The Deadliest Bouquet. I got to read issue #1 and it’s off to a great start!
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The guest for this episode is Butcher Bear, the Austin, TX-based owner of (iN)Sect Records, co-founder of Exploded Drawing, and drummer in the band Black Mercy. Always donning the full-on bear costume, I go way back with him from the days of my original Renaissance Soul website (I did a (iN)Sect podcast mix a while back called ‘The Demon Within’), and Butcher Bear has always been a huge supporter of Detroit music having released projects on (iN)Sect Records featuring Guilty Simpson, House Shoes, Self Says, Chanes, Dakim, and Nameless. As long as we have known each other, this was the first time we talked at any length, and it was great to finally catch up with Butcher Bear.
During our conversation, we talked about his upbringing in Austin, which included a lot of hardcore shows, along with time being in bands and becoming a producer himself. We also get into the conception of (iN)Sect Records and his philosophy in how he releases projects and the creation of the Exploded Drawing events. Butcher Bear is simply just a music nerd and has such a passion for a wild array of genres, that he’s always been a blessing to know. We need more people like Butcher Bear in the arts world.
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The guests for this episode are members of As Everything Unfolds, the 6-piece melodic post-hardcore band from High Wycombe, U.K., vocalist Charlie Rolfe and guitarist Adam Kerr. They just released their debut album Within Each Lies The Other via Long Branch Records on March 26, 2021. From the time that Charlie Rolfe looked for musicians to start a band on an online directory, As Everything Unfolds have quickly become a band creating quite the buzz in the metal world while becoming a family of their own. Charlie and Adam run through the creation of As Everything Unfolds and the lessons about life and music they went through growing in adulthood as a band.
With a mix of beautiful melodies over edgy riffs, Within Each Lies The Other shows the organic talents of the member of As Everything Unfolds. The youthful energy of the band comes out in their music and every part of their public personas as being able to chat with Charlie and Adam made me just fall in love with this band.
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The guests for this episode are members of the Finnish melodic death/doom metal band Mariana’s Rest, vocalist Jaakko Mäntymaa and guitarist Nico Mänttäri. As they were still trying to find their sound, they feel like they are finally at that point with their newest album Fata Morgana, out now via Napalm Records. This album, which takes a journey into the realms of isolation, took on a new meaning as the band and the whole world went into quarantine as a global pandemic spread. During our conversation, we talked about the making of Fata Morgana and how this album represents a monumental landmark creatively for the band, along with diving into the culture of their homeland Finland and much more.
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The guest for this episode is comedian, author, journalist, and screenwriter Teresa Lo. She has spent years writing about sex for Hustler Magazine and she currently has a show on YouTube called Talk With T.Lo. She’s been on countless online comedy shows during the pandemic. The first time I saw Teresa was on a Crazy Woke Asians show put on by past guest Kiki Yeung. During our chat, we talk about her Midwest upbring, her YouTube show, sex work, sex education, working for Hustler Magazine, bad relationships, and so much more! Teresa Lo is always a fun person to chat with!
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The guest for this episode is femdom sex therapist and erotic audio artist Dr. Lovejoy. She is definitely one of the best guests I’ve ever had on Fresh is the Word. It was such a fan interview and she really got me smitten! We talk about why I wanted her on the podcast and how sex workers and sex educators helped me find myself. We also talk about the benefits that sex therapy could have on society if embraced more, plus a whole lot of flirting.
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The guest for this episode is Prika Amaral, co-founder and guitarist of all-women thrash metal band NERVOSA. They have a new album Perpetual Chaos available now via Napalm Records. Originating in Brazil, Nervosa has a whole new line-up – featuring Prika along talented new members Diva Satanica on vocals, Mia Wallace on bass, and Eleni Nota on drums - all hailing from various parts of Europe. Nervosa has a series of videos on their YouTube page to get everyone up to speed and introduce you to the new members. During our chat, we talk about the new album with a new lineup, being a role model to young women, and the realities living in Brazil, along with so much more.
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The guest for this episode is scholar, feminist, and author Jane Ward, who is professor of Gender and Sexuality Studies at University of California Riverside, where she teaches courses in feminist, queer, and heterosexuality studies. She has written many books including NOT GAY: Sex Between Straight White Men and Respectably Queer, along with her latest title The Tragedy of Heterosexuality. During our chat, we talked about The Tragedy of Heterosexuality along how freeing it can be to explore and accept one’s sexual and gender identities, along with so much more.
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The guest for this episode is trumpet player, cartoonist, composer, and educator Dave Chisholm, whose latest work is Chasin’ the Bird: Charlie Parker in California — a 144-page graphic novel (via Z2 Comics) commissioned by the Parker estate in celebration of Bird’s Centennial showcasing a stretch of time the infamous jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker spent in California. During our conversation, we talked about how this idea took shape and what sort of research went into developing this graphic novel. We also talked about his music background and how he was able to combine that with comics, along with so much more.
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The guest for this episode Kenny Keil, artist and author of the graphic novel Smoove City, a story of four best friends as they try to make their journey towards boy band stardom. As an ode to 90s R&B music, Smoove City not only grasp the joy we all have from that special time of R&B music from the 90s as hip-hop made its influence on the genre, but it also shows the downfalls that happen during that journey, both personally and professionally. Equally comical and heartfelt, Smoove City is nostalgic, but with timeless themes.
Kenny Keil is an artist and writer whose work crosses a spectrum of music, comics, and comedy, appearing everywhere from MAD Magazine and comic books to VIBE Magazine and music videos. During our chat, we talk about his motivation in making Smoove City along with his process creating it. We also talk about what music we both like and what music influenced Smoove City.
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The guest for this episode is Rick Spears, author of the YA graphic novel My Riot, recently released via Oni Press. My Riot, created along with artist Emmett Helen, is a riot grrrl story set in 1981 with its main character, a teenager named Val, struggling with finding her own identity while facing the pressures of conformity. It’s a story about how the counter cultures of our society have been influential to the people that we would later become.
Rick Spears has written numerous graphic novels and comic including Teenagers From Mars, Black Metal, and The Auteur. He’s also written for film, television, and directed a handful of award-winning short films. During our conversation, we talked about the making of My Riot, keeping the authenticity of the riot grrrl movement, how this story relates to the culture now, and why he wanted to tell this story is specific way.
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The guest for this episode is Richard Sjunnesson, vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band The Unguided, and they just released their new full-length album Father Shadow via Napalm Records. We get into how the band functions, fine tuning their method of operation of writing and recording the new album after a history of lineup changes and The Unguided being birthed out of Richard and Roger Sjunnesson’s previous band Sonic Syndicate. With Father Shadow, The Unguided go back to their harder roots blurring the lines between a melodic death metal and metalcore sound. And for a treat to their old fans, they even did cover versions of their own classic Sonic Syndicate tracks “Jailbreak”, “Denied” and “Jack of Diamonds”.
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The Unguided:
Richard Sjunnesson – Vocals
Jonathan Thorpenberg – Vocals / Guitars
Roger Sjunnesson – Guitars
Richard Schill – Drums
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The guests for this episode are Billy Obey, Joey Black, and Lee Carver, the Horrorcore Hip-Hop trio from Ohio known as Alla Xul Elu making their return to Fresh is the Word to talk about all sorts of gross and horrific things, including their new album MauXuLeum, out now via Majik Ninja Entertainment. The new album is produced entirely by Detroit’s own Slasher Dave (producer of late 70s/early 80s influenced original instrumental horror/exploitation soundtrack music and member of metal band Acid Witch), so we talk about how it is to work with one producer for a whole album as we go track-by-track through MauXuLeum. We also talk about our favorite spooky tunes and horror flicks. It’s always crazy shenanigans when I have these Xuligans on the show.
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The guest for this episode is Fenrier, drummer the Pagan Metal band Varg from Coburg, Germany, who just released a new album Zeichen via Napalm Records. With this seventh full length release, Varg go back to their Pagan Metal roots, and in my discussion with Fenrier, we talk about the band’s vision for this album and their origins. We also go into Pagan history and how that is perceived in Germany, along with how his home place has been dealing with the pandemic along with social issues like the Black Lives Matter movement. It was great to almost exchange notes on the similarities and differences between our respective societal and political climates. It’s always fun to learn about different cultures through music and this episode with Fenrier is a good piece of education.
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Freki – vocals, guitar
Fenrier – drums
Garm – rhythm guitar
Morkai – lead guitar
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The guest for this episode is global DJ, cultural ambassador, foodie and pop culture preserver, and Rock Steady Crew member, Skeme Richards, and you can read and listen to all his experiences online at his Nostalgia King website. He recently dropped a new vinyl only (NO DIGITAL) 7″ for “Rock Latin Steady” b/w “Bimbo To The Beat” via RBMBoots that sold out quickly.
During our conversation, we talked about all his experiences traveling the world as a DJ and the types of relationships he has been able to form. We also talk about what it means to be a DJ during a pandemic and some advice about what other DJs can do during this time when the whole event industry is on lockdown. Plus, we take a dive into his past and talk about first becoming a DJ as a kid and eventually joining the legendary Rock Steady Crew.
Be sure to check out Skeme’s streaming platform on nerve.fm/skemerichards.
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The guest for this episode is the Oregon-born, Los Angeles-based DJ and producer LP Giobbi. She just released her new EP Playing My Role (featuring Hermixalot) via Thrive Music, the follow up to her summer club smash “Meet Again” (featuring Little Boots). LP is co-owner of Animal Talk, a hybrid publishing company (a joint venture with Third Side Music), event brand, traveling party and artist collective she co-founded with GRAMMY-nominated electronic duo SOFI TUKKER. LP also founded FEMME HOUSE, an educational platform created to address the lack of representation and equity in electronic music by empowering women to learn the language of the studio. During our chat, we talked about her upbringing in music, becoming a DJ and producer, and linking up with SOFI TUKKER. We also get into her motivation in starting FEMME HOUSE and the reasons it important to continuously fight for representation and equity in electronic music.
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The guest for this episode is Grammy Award winning Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer Sly5thAve, who just released his new album What It Is via Tru Thoughts. We do on a track-by-track breakdown of the new album and how his musical upbringing influences his work. We also talk about his move to New York over a decade ago where he found a home at The Clubhouse (AKA The Clubcasa or BKLN1834), home to a host of New York talent, along with the making of his critically acclaimed project The Invisible Man: An Orchestral Tribute to Dr. Dre.
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The guest for this episode are are Kiarely Castillo and Kristen Sturgis, members of the metalcore band Conquer Divide. Recently, they released their first single in five years with the song “Chemicals” along with a cover of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”.
We talk about coming back together to make music again and where everyone in the band is in life, along with my obsession with their song “What’s Left Inside” from their debut album. We also talk about how they have been dealing with the pandemic, both personally and as a band.
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The guest for this episode is Cammie Gilbert vocalist of the Houston prog metal band Oceans of Slumber. They just released their newest self-titled album this past Friday via Century Media Records. We talk about the new album, the importance of being a Black woman fronting metal band, her musical influences, the cathartic nature of heavy metal, releasing this album during the Black Lives Matter movement.
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The guest for this episode is Meryem Saci, who is a soulful singer, songwriter, and emcee raised in Algeria and escaped as a refugee to Canada back in 2000. Based in Montreal, she has a new EP titled All in that she released via her Bandcamp back in May. During our chat, we talked about growing up in Alergia and what finally caused her to flee from her wartorn home with her family to Canada. We also talk about her music upbringing, her influences, and about her new EP.
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The guest for this episode is Drew Dixon, the accomplished former Vice President of A&R at Arista Records, a former Director of A&R at Def Jam Recordings, the former General Manager of John Legend’s independent label Homeschool Records, and the former manager of recording artist Estelle. Dixon is the center subject of the HBO Max Docuseries On The Record, which presents her powerful haunting story as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color, in the wake of #MeToo, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. It also features the stories of other women accusing Simmons of sexual assault too including founding member of the first all-female DJ and rap group “Mercedes Ladies” Sheri Sher and former model, now domestic violence awareness activist Sil Lai Abrams. The film also dives into the abuse she suffered from L.A. Reid during her time at Arista. We talk about the documentary, along with her impact on the music industry including her work on projects like Method Man & Mary J. Blige‘s “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By”, The Show Soundtrack, Q-Tip‘s Amplified LP, and Estelle’s Shine LP. We also talk about how the subject of racism, colorism, misogyny, and rape culture are present in our culture.
TRIGGER WARNING: There is discussion of rape and abuse in this episode.
Links to subjects mentioned in this episode and other resources:
– Sheri Sher: Twitter | Instagram
– Sil Lai Abrams: Website | Twitter
– On The Record (HBO Max Docuseries): hbomax.com/on-the-record
– Drew Dixon’s Impact Spotify Playlist
– It’s Time to Stop Treating Black Female Survivors of Sexual Assault as Race Traitors (Marie Claire article by Sil Lai Abrams)
– ‘You Can’t Escape Him, He’s Ubiquitous’ (Interview with Sil Lai Abrams by Shamira Ibrahim for TheCut.com)
– Ella Wylde on Spotify
– Ella Wylde on Instagram (@ellawylde)
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The guest for this episode is comic book creator and writer Todd Black, who just launched a Kickstarter campaign for issue #3 of his anime-style comic Tokyo Blade Detectives. We talk about the origins of this story and where the idea came from, along with so much more about the making of this comic. We also get into his love of All Elite Wrestling and the short comic book he created about AEW.
Tokyo Blade Detectives #3 Kickstarter Link: kck.st/3gdOBsl
Links Mentioned in Episode:– Dan Charnas (Author, The Big Payback) – dancharnas.com
– Fresh is the Word Unboxing #1 – Offensive Crayons: Porn Pack
– K-Fresh’s Music Collection on Discogs
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The guest for this episode is the 18-year-old Los Angeles native, singer and songwriter Angela Muñoz, who just released her debut album Introspection produced entirely by Adrian Younge via Linear Labs. During our chat, we talked about working with Adrian Younge on this album, her upbringing, writing songs that ended up on this album since she was 14 years old, her life as she transitions into adulthood, and a track-by-track breakdown of Introspection.
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The guest for this episode is Detroit photographer Trilogy Beats, who has currently been out on the streets documenting the protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter civil right movement in and around Detroit, Michigan. He’s an acclaimed photographer with clients around the nation and globe, shooting for lifestyle brands and more. During our chat, we talked about his motivation to hit the streets with his camera to shoot what’s really going on during the current protests, and in particular, the protests that happened on July 10th at McNichols & San Juan in Detroit after the Detroit Police shot and killed Hakim Littleton. We also discuss his work as a photographer, how he broke into the industry, and how he was able to obtain clients.
Items Mentioned In Episode:
– John Lewis: Good Trouble (film)
– Trilogy Beats Instagram
– Detroit Will Breathe
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The guests for this episode are Joyce Marie Fitzpatrick and Brian Shackelford, the co-producers and co-directors of the documentary The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital. This documentary sheds a light on the disparity between the medical treatment that the African-American community receives as opposed to others; something that we are really seeing these days with the COVID pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter protests. The Color of Medicine not only tells the astonishing history of the first all-black hospital in St. Louis, but also recognizes and celebrates the achievements of the brave healthcare workers who were among the first black physicians and nurses to be medically trained in the United States.
Using this documentary as a framework, this discussion with Joyce Marie Fitzpatrick and Brian Shackelford puts into account the world we are living in right now during the COVID pandemic and the recent Black Lives Matter protests. Many of the stories of the Homer G. Phillips Hospital really parallel things still happening today with Black people in America. This talk with Joyce and Brian is an excellent example of the type of discussions that need to happen between white and Black people, as they not only share things from the history of the hospital, but we share our own experiences and compare outcomes from the white and black perspective.
Items Mentioned In Episode:
– BLACKPINK “How You Like That”
– Calico – The Everyday Junglist Podcast Episode 4 (5.10.2010)
– Slay the Dragon (Film)
– The Color of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital (Film)
– Black Lives Matter
– Hidden Orchard Mysteries (teen mystery-comedy film from Joyce Marie Fitzpatrick and Brian Shackelford)
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My guest this episode is drummer, producer, author, and former rapper, J-Zone. We talk about his new 7” single from his project The Du-Rites with Tom Tom Club guitarist Pablo Martin along with his transition from being a rapper to solely being a drummer/producer. A lot of the frustrations and lack of passion that J-Zone talks about with being a rapper is very interesting and something that I think a lot of people feel in their own creative spaces. Being someone that has been a jack-of-all-trades type person also in the past, his perspective on that and focusing more on specific trades really hit home with me, so this interview is a great listen for anyone in any artistic space.
Go cop his new 7” single from The Du-Rites, “Jheri Curl” b/w “Du Vibrations”, on Bandcamp at thedurites.bandcamp.com. And remember, on June 19th, or known as Juneteenth, Bandcamp is donating 100% of their share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, a racial justice organization with a long history of effectively enacting change through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
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My guest today is Certified Sex Educator, writer, speaker, pleasure advocate, author of Curvy Girl Sex, and creator of LadyCheeky, Elle Chase, who was suggestion from previous guest Anne Hodder-Shipp (happy birthday Anne!). We got into the importance of sex education and to normalize it along with body positivity and so much more. It was a great chat and Elle Chase continually spreads information about sex-positive education and most recently, resources for accountability and actions for black lives. And before my chat with Elle Chase, I wanted to focus on is how white people can be a better ally during this racial awakening. As a white person myself, I’ve long been aware that black culture has been an important part of my life and I always try to learn more about how I carry myself. Now there’s a lot of information out there and below are some resources I’ve come across to understand this movement more, understand the realities of black people, and how you can be a better ally. – An Antiracist Reading List – Why you should stop saying “all lives matter,” explained in 9 different ways – Heather Dianne Saunders’s Facebook Post About White People & Racism – Guidelines for Being Strong White Allies – My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest – Resources for Accountability and Actions for Black Lives – Anti-racism resources for white people Follow Elle Chase: Web: ellechase.com Facebook: facebook.com/theellechase Twitter: twitter.com/TheElleChase Instagram: instagram.com/theellechase THEME MUSIC Courtesy of STEVE O. Check out more music at eyeamsteveo.bandcamp.com. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword.
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The guest for this episode is hip-hop, culture, and film writer and podcaster and proud Bostonian, Dart Adams. Having written for publications like HipHopWired, KillerBoomBox, NPR, Mass Appeal, Complex, and Okayplayer, among others, a collection of his writing was recently featured in the book Best Damn Hip Hop Writing: The Book of Dart via Superchamp Books. Dart is also the host of the podcasts Dart Against Humanity and Boston Legends Podcast. If you follow Dart Adams on Twitter you’ll know why he’s a legend. And before my interview with Dart Adams, I get into the topic of death with my thoughts about recent harassment and killing of black people in America along with the passing of Japanese wrestler Hana Kimura. Dart Adams Essential Old School Boston Records Playlist: Click Here Purchase The Book of Dart: Amazon [Kindle] | Barnes & Noble [Nook] Kobo: [eBook] | Walmart | Alibris | Powell’s Follow Dart Adams: Instagram: instagram.com/dart_adams Twitter: twitter.com/Dart_Adams Anchor (Dart Against Humanity Podcast): anchor.fm/dartagainsthumanity SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW FRESH IS THE WORD: Subscribe on all major streaming platforms. Please rate and review on Apple Podcast and Stitcher. List of where Fresh is the Word streams: linktr.ee/freshisthewordpodcast or just search “Fresh is the Word”. Also available on IHeartRadio. THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth. Support via Patreon If you want to support Fresh is the Word, please consider pledging via Patreon at Patreon.com/freshistheword. Support via Paypal If you don’t want to do Patreon, you can donate via Paypal: PayPal.Me/kfreshistheword
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The guests for this episode is the team behind the Hugo Award nominated graphic novel Mooncakes, author Suzanne Walker and illustrator Wendy Xu, available now via ONI Press. With an LGBTQ+ and disabled cast, Mooncakes follows a young witch, as she works to help her grandmothers out with their store and their duties of protecting the town, only to find out that the white wolf being reported in their area is his childhood crush. During our chat, we talk about many of the themes within this story like sexuality, family, generational wisdom, and much more.
Purchase Mooncakes: lionforge.com/mooncakes
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Web: artofwendyxu.com
Instagram: instagram.com/artofwendyxu
Twitter: twitter.com/angrygirLcomics
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Twitter: twitter.com/suzusaur
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The guest for this episode is freelance artist, illustrator and cartoonist Skylar Patridge, comic artist on titles Relics Of Youth (Vault), Reversal (Dark Horse), and Volume (Scout). During our chat, Skylar shares how she’s dealing with the global pandemic, training in combat sports, growing up on a farm, transitioning into a career as an artist, and her experiences on the comics she’s worked on.
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The guest for this episode is the Montreal-based comic artist and illustrator, Sweeney Boo. After a successful Kickstarter launched in December 2016, Sweeney just released her first graphic novel called Eat, and Love Yourself via Boom! Studios, a 150-page story about eating disorders, depression, body dysmorphia, and ultimately self-love; a subject really important to her. She is also the illustrator on the Marvel Action: Captain Marvel comic book via IDW/Marvel. She shared with us her long journey to the release of Eat, and Love Yourself, along with her transition of moving from the southwest of France to Montreal and much more.
Buy Eat, and Love Yourself: Amazon
Buy Marvel Action: Captain Marvel Vol. 1: Amazon
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The guest for this episode is comedian, producer, director, and writer, Kiki Yeung. Yeung is the founder and producer of the comedy show Crazy Woke Asians along with the writer and director of the romantic comedy series Sweet and Sour Chicks that is currently in the making after a successful crowdfunding. Plus, she is one of the funniest mothers on the Internet!
Kiki Yeung also is executive producing and hosting the Crazy Woke Asians Virtual Comedy Festival on Friday, May 8th, through Sunday, May 10th on ZOOM to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. With over 80 performers from spanning across the globe, the festival will feature stand up, musical & sketch comedy, music, dance & karaoke party with a woke lightning Q&A, yoga & meditation workshops, and an improv workshop by Unexpected Productions Improv. For more information, to purchase tickets, and for the full lineup, go to crazywokeasians.com.
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The guest for this episode photographer, journalist, director and event curator and all and all supporter of Detroit, Amy Nicole, or best known by her moniker ACRONYM. For the past decade, she has strived to not only innovate, but also curate opportunities around Metro Detroit to uplift the creative community. She has her hands in a lot of places artistically, and chooses collaboration as the key to growth rather than competition. During out conversation, she shared her views on the creatives of Detroit and how working together to build the scene is more productive, her Found In The Underground showcase that spans all mediums, exploring other communities, her involvement in the marijuana scene, and much more. ACRONYM shows an unparalleled passion for the city and is unapologetically herself no matter what.
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The guest for this episode is multi-certified sex & relationships educator, dreamworker, sex toy expert, sex-positive publicist at Hodder Media, and founder of EDSE, the amazing Anne Hodder-Shipp. During our conversation, she shared with us how her own experiences that led her to become a sex educator and publicist, her interest in sex education at a young age, gender identity, learning from other communities, common issues that people and couples need help with in regards to relationship education, and her work as a sex-positive publicist.
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The guest for this episode is Melissa Bonny, vocalist of the symphonic metal band Ad Infinitum, who just released their debut album Chapter 1: Monarchy on April 3rd via Napalm Records. Melissa is also the lead singer of the trance metal band Rage Of Light, and most importantly, we share the same birthday on January 23rd! We talked about her childhood on the countryside of Switzerland and when she got the music bug, their Kickstarter campaign, dealing with tour cancellations and releasing an album during the COVID-19 outbreak, and much more.
Purchase/Stream Chapter 1: Monarchy: smarturl.it/ChapterIMonarchy
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The guest for this episode is Jennie Skulander, lead vocalist of the New Zealand metal band Devilskin. The four-piece band formed in 2010 released their fourth studio album RED this past Friday. During our talk, Jennie Skulander shared with us the making of RED, her upbringing in music including previously fronting the band Slipping Tongue, the culture in New Zealand, and so much more.
Purchase / Stream RED: snd.click/devilskinRED
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On this episode, we go back to my second day at this year’s C2E2 convention in Chicago and you get hear my talks with first, bestselling author S.L. Huang, who is about to release her new book Critical Point. Then after that, I talk to the team behind D.C. Black Label’s Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity, writer Kami Garcia and artist Jason Badower.
Along with being a bestselling author, S.L. Huang has a math degree from MIT and is a weapons expert and professional stuntwoman who has worked in Hollywood on Battlestar Galactica and a number of other productions. Huang’s latest book due out on April 28th, Critical Point, is the third in her Cas Russell series following Zero Sum Game and Null Set. During our chat with talk about this series based on this character that is a math-genius mercenary, along with her background in math and as a stuntwoman, along with representation in literature and the different ways to be a nerd (haha).
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With Kami Garcia and Jason Badower, we talk about Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity and its authenticity from a mental health aspect, along with how this project came to be and how it’s since influenced their other projects. And since Jason Badower is Australian, we had to talk about coffee!
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This is episode features a couple of interviews done on the first day of this year’s C2E2 convention in Chicago from February 28th – March 1st. First up is my chat with award winning writer Michael Moreci and Impact Theory founder and co-founder of Quest Nutrition, Tom Bilyeu, talking about the release of the sci-fi comic book series Hexagon. Moreci is known for comics titles like Wasted Space, The Plot, Roche Limit, Archangel 8, and Curse. Hexagon is a nostalgic coming of age story reminiscent of the Last Starfighter, coupled with epic Star Wars like galaxy adventures. It’s the second series from publishing studio Impact Theory (after Neon Future) and initially slated for five issues.
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Also, we have author Rita Woods joining us on Fresh is the Word, author of the book Remembrance. In her debut title, Remembrance is a historical fiction novel that tackles issues of slavery, legacy, the power of womanhood, and the lingering effects of racism over the span of centuries. Before we started to chat, I learned that Woods is originally from Detroit, so we talked about her memories growing up in the city. We also talked about Remembrance, her motivation behind writing this story, and what being “black” really means. Rita Woods is a family doctor and the director of a wellness center. When she’s not busy working or writing Dr. Woods spends time with her family or at the Homer Glen library where she serves on the Board of Trustees.
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The guest for this episode is Tokyo-born/NYC-based artist, Juri Jinnai, the woman behind the art pop/doo wop experiment Emergency Tiara, who released her album Unsophisticated Circus last Fall. We talked about the new album, Japanese culture, gender identity, her artistic upbringing, the visuals of her projects, touring with The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle, reading books, and so much more. Since doing this interview, we have become good friends and continue to keep in touch. She is such a joy to have as a friend.
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The guests for this episode are Zuberoa Aznáres and Gorka Elso of the classically-inspired Spanish metal band Diabulus in Musica, who have a new album Euphonic Entropy available now via Napalm Records. During our chat, we talked about the inspirations behind the new album including the birth of their second child. We also go into their family traditions and how that goes into their music, along with the song “Otoi”, which features lyrics entirely in the Basque language. They share a lot of historical knowledge about their homeland, language, and their families in this interview that was incredibly interesting to learn.
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The guest for this episode is Dirk Scharsich aka Danger Dirk 3000, guitarist of ninja-themed Power Metal band Victorius, new album Space Ninjas From Hell available now via Napalm Records. The band combines ancient Samurai stories and intergalactic mystery. During our chat, Dirk shares with us the making of Space Ninja From Hell with all if its Japanese myths and bold anthems about the most intergalactic space adventure, along with his love of Batman.
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For this episode, we have a couple of interviews from this year’s Astronomicon pop culture convention in Sterling Heights, Michigan. First up, we chat with Detroit Red Wings hockey great Darren McCarty and talk about his experiences at Astronomicon, along with his appearances on Hardcore Pawn and diving into the marijuana industry. And then we talk with film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, Lloyd Kaufman, co-founder of Troma Entertainment and director of classics like The Toxic Avenger and Tromeo and Juliet. He shares with us information about the new Troma streaming service along with all sorts of Troma nonsense.
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The guest for this episode is Ruthy Froch, who is currently playing the role of Hodel on the touring production of Fiddler On The Roof and also the creator of the web series (im)mature. As a Jewish woman , Froch shares with us the importance of the story told in Fiddler along with her family’s reactions to her getting the role and her connection to Judaism. We also get into traveling as a part of Fiddler and her great use of Instagram, along with her web series (im)mature that she created.
Fiddler On The Roof comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit for a limited engagement from March 10th – 15th. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. For more information on Fiddler On The Roof and other cities it is touring, visit fiddlermusical.com.
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The guest for this episode is metal synthwave producer GosT, who released his newest album Valediction via Century Media Records late last year. GosT is currently bringing Valediction in its entirety along with some of the older favorites throughout their European tour along with SVART CROWN. For this album, GosT embodies the character of Baalberith, channeling his fascination with the occult, John Carpenter and 80s slasher flicks, along announced the addition of the Carreau character, who will join Baalberith live on stage. During our chat, we talked about the new album and the live show, and what goes into the GosT persona.
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The guest for this episode is Christopher Wayne, one half of the Australian duo The Naked Magicians. Having toured around the world along with residencies in Las Vegas and London’s West End, Wayne along with his partner Mike Tyler, have created one of the funniest and naughtiest magic shows, that even included an appearance on America’s Got Talent. During our chat, Christopher Wayne shared with us how this show got started and all of its naughty bits, along with his upbringing. Plus, since he’s Australian, we had to talk about their obsession with coffee and how terrible American coffee is.
The Naked Magicians hit Detroit for three shows only on Friday March 6th (at 7pm) and Saturday, March 7th (at 7pm and 10pm) at The Music Hall (350 Madison Ave.) in Detroit. This is an 18+ only show and includes male nudity, sexual references and coarse language. For more information and to purchase tickets: broadwayindetroit.com or nakedmagicians.com.
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The guest for this episode is Caitlin Lester-Sams, who currently plays the role of Mrs. Bucket in the touring production of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As a fellow Michigander and graduate of Western Michigan University with a BFA, Caitlin shares with us some of her best memories of growing up in Michigan, along with how she began her journey in theater. We also talk about her experiences with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and much more, along with how great she is on Instagram.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the Detroit Opera House for a limited engagement from February 18th – March 1st. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com. For more information on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and other cities it is touring, visit charlieontour.com.
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For the final installment of Astronomicon week on Fresh is the Word, we have one of the men behind it all, Monoxide from the Detroit horrorcore duo Twiztid. During our chat, we talked about what we have in store for the third year of Astronomicon, what he’s learned so far about doing a pop culture convention, his hopes for the future, and some of his favorite moments. We also get a sneak peak into what Funko Pops he’s bringing and a lot more! Astronomicon 3 is finally here!
Monoxide of Twiztid will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. He will be around all weekend signing autographs, doing panels, and even a photo op with Jamie Madrox as Batman and Joker. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.
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More Astronomicon this episode with David Howard Thornton, who plays Art The Clown from the horror film Terrifier. During out conversation, we talked about his role as Art the Clown in Terrifier, what all went into preparing for the role, and what we can expect for the sequel Terrifier 2, which is filming now. Plus, we get into doing conventions and his experience in musical theater.
David Howard Thornton will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Thornton will be around all weekend signing autographs, doing panels, and even a photo op in the full Art The Clown costume. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.
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More Astronomicon this episode with the return of Ming Chen to Fresh is the Word! During our conversation, we talk about the world of podcasting and all the opportunities it gives us, whats going on at his A Shared Universe PodcaStudio in New Jersey, his experiences at Astronomicon and who he is excited to see this time around.
Ming Chen will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Chen will be around all weekend doing photo ops, panels, and being Mr. Astronomicon! For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.
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It’s Astronomicon week! The guest for this episode is Bill Moseley, actor and musician who starred in numerous cult classic horror films, including House of 1000 Corpses, Repo! The Genetic Opera and The Devil’s Rejects . His first big role was in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as Chop Top.
During our conversation, we talked about his upcoming appearance at Astronomicon and attending the convention the past two years, along with Chop Top photo op in full costume. He also shared stories of landing his first major role as Chop Top, along with his role in Repo! The Genetic Opera and his band Cornbugs with guitarist Buckethead.
Bill Moseley will be one of many guests at the Astronomicon pop culture convention going down at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Sterling Heights, MI on February 7th-9th. Moseley will be around all weekend doing a 3 From Hell panel and photo op with Richard Brake, along with a Chop Top photo op in full costume. For more information and to purchase tickets to Astronomicon, visit astronomicon.com.
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The guest for this episode is James Delisco Beeks, who is currently playing the role of Judas in the 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. He previously played on Broadway musicals such as Kinky Boots, Aida, Ragtime, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. James is also an author with published poems and currently working on his new book entitled HisStory, and also recently re-release his music single “Lock You In”, available for download on all online streaming services and his website jamesdbeeks.com .
During our chat, we talked about landing the Judas role in Jesus Christ Superstar and the current 50th anniversary tour, along with his musical career and his upcoming book HisStory. James Delisco Beeks shares a lot of great stories in this episode, including almost being a member of NSYNC.
The re-imagined 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar will come to the Detroit Opera House, February 4 – 9, 2020. For more information on the US tour, visit ustour.jesuschristsuperstar.com. To purchase tickets for the Detroit engagement, visit broadwayindetroit.com.
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The guest for this episode is cartoonist, educator, and author, Joel Christian Gill, writer and illustrator of Fights: One Boy’s Triumph Over Violence. Fights is a gripping memoir of the author’s upbringing fighting through the abuse from the people he encountered starting in his early childhood. It touched on so many forms of abuse and how he had to fight is way out of it all. It’s also about how to break that cycle of abuse from your own people and the people that should care about you and have your back.
During our conversation, Joel shared with us his motivation to write Fights and tackling all these issues of abuse that present in his life and detailed in the book. Joel also shares a lot of great information about how he was able to break this abusive cycle within his own family since becoming a father and how abuse is present in various communities.
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The guest for this episode is Yvette d’Entremont, co-host of the OG porn review podcast Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast (along with Episode #175 guest Alice Vaughn). She also runs the blog, SciBabe, dedicated to clearing up misinformation about science, health, and nutrition. She also has a B.A. in theatre, a B.S. in chemistry, and a master’s degree in forensic science, along with being a contributing writer at The Outline and a columnist at SELF. Her writing and public speaking aims to educate consumers and debunk common misconceptions and misinformation about alternative medicine, nutrition, conspiracy theories, vaccines, and agriculture.
During our conversation, we talked about finally overcoming her health issues and about sex, gender identity, sex work, the porncast, mental health, debunking science misconceptions, big news in the science world, and all sorts of other nonsense. Yvette is so much fun to talk to!!
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The guest for this episode is Theresa Thorn, co-host of the parenting humor podcast One Bad Mother and the co-author of You’re Doing a Great Job! 100 Ways You’re Winning at Parenting. Along with illustrations by Noah Grigni, Theresa also wrote her first book for children, It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, a straightforward exploration of gender identity to give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others.
As I detailed in my recent essay about discovering my own identity (LINK), Theresa’s recent appearance on Alison Rosen’s podcast telling her own journey with her transgender daughter that inspired her to write this book also was that final piece of the puzzle I needed to understand myself. During this episode, we talk about her book, her podcast, gender identity, and about how she helped me figure out my own identity.
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
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The guest for this episode is Nick Fradiani, who you might know as the 2015 winner of American Idol, but it now playing the role of Lorenzo in the national touring production of A Bronx Tale: The Musical. Since his time on American Idol, Nick released his debut solo project, Hurricane, in 2016 along with a follow-up EP in 2017, Where We Left Off. Nick’s latest release is the single “Must Be Another Way”, available now on all digital platforms. During our conversation, Nick shared how he got the role of Lorenzo, his transition into musical theater, his experience on American Idol, and his meetings with Chazz Palminteri, who wrote the screenplay based off his life.
A Bronx Tale originally was a play written by Chazz Palminteri and later adapted as a film. This new production of this musical features a book from Palminteri, along with music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater.
A Bronx Tale: The Musical will play Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, January 21 – February 2, 2020. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com or bronxtalemusical.com.
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The guest for this episode voice actress and comedian Zehra Fazal, known for various voicing roles such as Nadia Rizavi in Voltron: Legendary Defender, Halo in Young Justice: Outsiders, Jupiter/Resolute Spaceship in the Netflix original Lost in Space, Mara in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and Pocahontas and Boudica in Adam Ruins Everything, along with voicing on video games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Borderlands. Watch her animation reel here.
Recorded at the Grand Rapids Comic Con, we talked about life as a Muslim-American Pakistani woman and the type of stories she would like told in TV and films, how she got into the entertainment business, the animation fandom, allies in the entertainment business and how she connected to her various voicing roles.
Young Justice Outsiders began airing one year ago on DC Universe, so in celebration, Zehra Fazal doing a giveaway contest on her Instagram to win a copy of the complete season of Young Justice Outsiders on Blu-ray signed by some of the cast and crew!
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The guest for this episode is actress, filmmaker, and voice-actor Samantha Ireland, most known for her role voicing Nora Valkyrie on the popular anime RWBY along with other roles through Rooster Teeth Productions, along with projects ranging from films, TV shows, web series and video games. Recorded at the Grand Rapids Comic Con, we talked about the roles she has been known for and how she got into the entertainment field, the importance of community and referral support, allies in the business for women and people of color, the stories she wants to see being told, being a mother in the entertainment industry, and the fandom behind anime.
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The guest for this episode is photographer Ellen Stagg, who recently released her newest photo book More Dirty Girls Having Fun via Goliath Books. It’s a beautiful book and through the camera lens, Ellen Stagg was able to create a fun environment and capture these women uninhibited throughout the 300+ images featured. During our conversation, Stagg shares her motivation in photographing naked ladies, the diversity she strived for in this book, the artistry of her work, and the business side of working with these women. Also, she shared her recovery from Lyme Disease and offered a lot of great information for women who struggle with getting their own health issues diagnosed.
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The guest for this episode is award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur, Katherine Goldstein. In 2017, she created and also hosts The Double Shift podcast, a show that uses storytelling to fundamentally transform how society sees mothers and how we see ourselves in order to achieve greater parity for women in all aspects of society. She’s also the creator of The Fck Mom Guilt World Tour, which promotes and discusses themes from the show, with successful, sold out events in NYC, Durham, NC, and the Bay Area. Now in Season 2 of The Double Shift*, the theme is “The Revolution Begins at Home” and includes six episodes tackling the personal side of working mothers, their home life.
During our conversation, we talk about the conception of The Double Shift and some of the interesting subjects of Season 1, and her vision going into Season 2. She’s currently pregnant with TWINS so lets all congratulate her and she gets into what that means for her and the show in Season 2 of The Double Shift. A lot of good information about motherhood in this episode and you don’t even need to be a parent to get learn something from this interview.
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The guest for this episode is Christina "Steenz" Stewart, St. Louis-based Eisner/Dwayne McDuffie Award winning cartoonist, comics editor and educator, and co-creator of the graphic novel Archival Quality. She also contributed to the music themed horror anthology Dead Beats released via A Wave Blue World.
Steenz shared her experience going to see the K-Pop group TWICE live in Chicago which turned into more talk about our favorite K-Pop groups and all the great music we listen to. She also shared her experience teaching comics and all the transferable skills that it actually has to other jobs and careers, along with diversity in all aspects of comic creation and the community.
Currently, she is offering her consultation and evaluation services for comic artists and writers. Head over to her Twitter account @oheysteenz for more information.
Steenz also created a special Spotify playlist for Fresh is the Word: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cRz5zWDjpLfeY5yVmlIT7
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The guest for this episode of actor Keith Randolph Smith, who is currently plays Doub on the touring cast of August Wilson's Jitney. Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Jitney was the 2017 Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Play.
Set in the early 1970s, Jitney follows a group of men trying to hustle out a living by driving unlicensed cabs, or jitneys. When the city threatens to shut them down, emotions flare and you see the fragility of their relationships.
During our interview, Keith Randolph Smith shares how he got cast as Doub, how this story still rings true today, his career as an actor, and obstacles that black communities still face.
August Wilson's Jitney comes to the Music Hall in Detroit (350 Madison Ave.) from November 12th-16th. For more information and to purchase tickets: broadwayindetroit.com.
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Who's our guest?
Jackie Von Spanks, is a pin-up girl and an illustrator. Her work is based on mid century and pin-up inspirations which she reinterprets her favorite characters from movies, tv, comics, horror, scifi and fantasy culture. She recently launched her Selling for Introverts show on YouTube, helping introverted artists get out of their bubble and into the art world.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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Who's our guest?
Stephanie Phillips who a comic book writer living in Buffalo, NY that has worked with Top Cow/Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, AfterShock Comics, Black Mask Studios, Ominous Press, and more. Recent titles include Kicking Ice (Ominous Press), Descendent (AfterShock Comics) and Devil Within (Black Mask Studios), and is currently writing Butcher of Paris (Dark Horse Comics) with issue #1 slated for a December 1st release. Aside from comics, Stephanie is a professor of technical writing at the University at Buffalo and completing a PhD in rhetoric and writing.
Why should you care?
Stephanie Phillips shared with us the story behind the making of Kicking Ice, Descendent and Devil Within, along with the fundamentals of her writing and collaboration process. We also talked about the basics of technical writing and what it takes to break into that avenue of work.
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Who's our guest?
Troy-Jeffrey Allen, who is a comic book writer and a member of the Consumer Marketing department for Diamond Comics Distributors. You might have seen him in the PREVIEWSworld Weekly videos on YouTube, along with being a contributing writer for a variety of online publications, a co-creator over at Rexco Comics, and he is also in charge of marketing for Urban Action Showcase.
Why should you care?
Troy-Jeffrey Allen shares with us best avenues for reaching comic buyers and about the importance of pre-ordering through comic shops. We talk about how the comics business works in regards to how comics are distributed, the parallels between comic books and the vinyl industry in music, reaching out the different types of casual audiences, along with comic books history in regards minority representation.
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Who's our guest?
Joe Corallo, comic book writer and editor. Corallo co-created and wrote the comic book She Said Destroy along with comic artist Liana Kangas, which ended it's five-issue run via Vault Comics last week. Corallo also organized/co-edited the Eisner nominated/Ringo winning Mine!, editing the GLAAD nominated Oh S#!t It's Kim & Kim, and co-edited Dead Beats via A Wave Blue World.
Why should you care?
Joe Corallo shares with us the story about how She Said Destroy was created and the artistic collaboration with Liana Kangas. We also get into Dead Beats, which is about to be released through A Wave Blue World, along with the representation and discussion of people of color and queer characters in comics.
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Who's our guest?
The Dallas-based synthwave duo of Krisluv and Danni James known as PRIZM! They released their self-titled debut EP earlier in 2019 where it would soon catch some buzz around the synthwave world and later lead to their signing with the independent synthwave label FiXT Neon. The pair continue to work in the studio with pretty much the third member of PRIZM, producer and songwriter Geoff Rockwell and recently released a new single "We Were Young", along with a feature on the Fury Weekend track "Escape From Neon City".
PURCHASE/STREAM EP: fanlink.to/prizm
Why should you care?
This up and coming duo is already making waves in the synthwave world as they shared with us how the group got started, the dynamic of their friendship, how they got signed to FiXT Neon, the worries of working with labels, and their day-to-day routines. PRIZM wants variety in their music as they share the benefits of being on a label like FiXT that has such a diverse roster.
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Who's our guest?
Kiana June Weber, a classically trained, Celtic fiddler born and raised in Chelsea, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan where she studied violin with Stephen Shipps. She previously performed with the violin-based ensemble Barrage and the Celtic band Gaelic Storm. Currently, Kiana June Weber plays the fiddle on the touring company of the Broadway musical Come From Away.
Why should you care?
Kiana June Weber shares with us her experiences with Come From Away, a musical based on a true story of 7,000 passengers diverted to a small town in Newfoundland for five days after the events of 9/11. She also tells about her upbringing in Michigan and attending the University of Michigan, along with her time in Barrage and Gaelic Storm. She shares her knowledge of the Celtic culture in North America and why she has always been drawn to it.
Where to purchase tickets?
Come From Away comes to the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from 11/1-11/13. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit broadwayindetroit.com.
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Who's our guest?
Josh Smith, guitarist for Australian metalcore band Northlane, who recently released their new album Alien via UNFD Central. The interview was recorded at Saint Andrews Hall in Detroit during the North American leg of their Alien World Tour with Erra, Currents, and Crystal Lake.
Why should you care?
During our interview, we get a glimpse into the process and the inspirations behind the writing and recording of Alien, along with how Northlane continues to evolve as a band. We also get into possible reasons there are so many awesome metal bands coming from Australia and that really stems from making the most out of the little opportunities that have down under.
Links to items mentioned in the episode...
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Northlane (Official Web Site)
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Boutique Sounds
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Open Door Management
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Purchase/Stream Northlane's Alien: unfd.lnk.to/A1ien
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Crystal Lake (Office Web Site)
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Make Them Suffer (Official Facebook)
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Windwaker (Official Facebook)
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Who's our guest?
Joe Zanetti, who is making his feature film directorial debut with the movie KILLBIRD. Zanetti has produced and directed a number of critically acclaimed short films, including The Chase and The Slumber Party, and has a number of feature films in development, including Lex Talionis (Samaco Films & Synergetic Distribution), HAX and Relapse (Earth Orbit Productions & Frozen Fish Productions). Zanetti also has worked in the video games industry with companies such as Scopely, Capcom, Ubisoft and Warner Brothers, including the hit Warner Bros titles Batman: Arkham Origins and Star Trek: Fleet Command.
Why should you care?
KILLBIRD is a conspiracy thriller with a bit of a political twist to it that will have you question who are the good guys and who are the enemy, and how much privacy do you really have, and what lengths are government will go to keep their status quo. KILLBIRD tackles very timely subjects as such without kid gloves.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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Who's our guest?
Anastasia Lin, subject of a new documentary called Badass Beauty Queen: The Story of Anastasia Lin. Anastasia Lin is an award-winning actress, former Miss World Canada and human rights activist, and has appeared in over 20 films and television productions. She often works at the confluence of activism and acting, playing roles that carry messages of freedom, human rights, and ethics. As a model, she’s made appearances on runways around the world, including the New York Fashion Week show at the prestigious Waldorf-Astoria.
Why should you care?
Anastasia made headlines around the world when she stood up for religious freedom and brought attention to the issue of organ harvesting in her homeland of China during her campaign to be Miss World. However, she was labeled "persona non grata" in her homeland and denied entry into China to compete in the pageant final on the world stage. Anastasia has nevertheless persisted in her quest to speak on the issues that she believes in and has spoken in front of Congress and been featured in such publications as The New York Times and appeared on CNN.
What did we talk about?
During our conversation, we talked about how she used beauty pageants as her platform for activism, why she didn't quit after China start threatening her family, how being an actress helps with her activism, her dealings with the Chinese government, the making of the documentary, and her future plans.
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Who's our guest?
David McLane, creator of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) and WOW-Women Of Wrestling. GLOW has recently had a bit of a renaissance with the popular Netflix TV series based on the women's wrestling promotion founded in 1986. WOW Wrestling, originally started in 2000 along with a relaunch in 2012, is owned by David McLane and Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss. WOW inked a deal with AXS TV in June 2018 for a weekly show a part of the AXS TV Fights roster and just started their second season on AXS TV September 6th and will air new episodes each Saturday at 8pE/5pP.
Why should you care?
WOW has been a groundbreaking women's wrestling promotion with hard-hitting action and blockbuster drama since 2000, empowering women come from all different backgrounds and professions marketed as WOW Superheroes!
What did we talk about?
During our conversation, we talked about the importance of presenting the WOW Superheroes stories with truth and authenticity, the use of their feature vignettes, his time creating both GLOW and WOW, the atmosphere of a WOW show, and his awesome dance moves.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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Who's our guest?
Alice Vaughn co-host of the comedy podcast Two Girls One Mic: The Porncast and the (in)famous creator of Offensive Crayons. On Two Girls, One Mic, which started in August 2018, Vaughn along with her co-host Yvette d'Entremont, share their mutual love of passing judgment on the many plot lines of hardcore porn, are bring the funny back to comedy as they help destroy society’s perception – and prejudices – about adult films in a playful way. With Offensive Crayons, Vaughn created an adults-only box of crayons for the wildly artistic with a healthy sense of humor – with names like Boner Bill Blue, Miscarriage Maroon, and Privilege (White), the inappropriately-named crayons have been banned from Amazon for “insulting children and Caucasians”.
Why should you care?
Fresh is the Word is fully behind sex work as work, and it should be treated as a real job and career without legislators targeting sex workers with laws that will create unnecessary obstacles for them, and also removing the negative stigmas associated to anything in the sex industry. Two Girls One Mic: The Porncast is an extremely funny podcast where Alice Vaughn and Yvette d'Entremont, who do not work in the porn industry at all themselves, interview actual people from porn where they do uncover societal obstacles that people in the industry have to go through. Much of the legislation (like FOSTA/SESTA) that is targeting the sex industry also affects the LGBTQ+ communities and other marginalized groups. While on Two Girls One Mic, you'll find them jovially reviewing porn flicks and exposing the obvious plot holes (and other holes) with a vast amount of dick and pussy jokes.
What did we talk about?
During our conversation, Alice Vaughn talked about how Two Girls One Mic: The Porncast got started and its growth, her background, the creation of Offensive Crayons and the backlash from Amazon, the progress the porn industry has made and how its innovations have helped other industries, fighting legislation targeted at the porn industry and how it affects other groups, and she even gave some recommendations for a few porn flicks that are entertaining to watch!
Links to items mentioned in the episode...
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Two Girls, One Mic: The Porncast (Official Site)
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Offensive Crayons (Official Site)
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Offensive Crayons Color Naming Contest (ends September 1st)
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Stop SESTA/FOSTA
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Who's our guest?
Pat Shand is a writer and content creator. He is the co-creator and writer of Destiny NY, Snap Flash Hustle, Afterglow, Spooky Girls, Prison Witch, Gangster Ass Barista, Breathless Little Girl, Modern Dread, and more. He has also worked on comics such as Joss Whedon’s Angel, Adventure Time, and Robyn Hood. He has released four novels, all original stories in the Marvel universe: Guardians of the Galaxy: Space Riot, Iron Man: Mutually Assured Destruction, Avengers: The Serpent Society, and Thor: Crusade of the Forgotten along with the oversized pop-up book, Spider-Man: Spideyography.
Why should you care?
After successful Kickstarter campaigns for the first three volumes of Destiny NY, Pat Shand is currently running another Kickstarter for Destiny NY: Short Stories, a collection of short stories that takes a deeper look into the characters in this series. Along with the Destiny NY: Short Stories, Shand is offering Destiny NY Volume 1 reprint variant editions with new artwork from Rosi Kämpe and Elisa Romboli.
Kickstarter: DESTINY, NY: Stories + DESTINY, NY Volume 1 REPRINT
What did we talk about?
Pat Shand shared the idea behind the creation of the Destiny NY series, his online social media presence with his wife Amy Shand, making Prison Witch with his wife, the important aspects of collaboration, his childhood and how he got into comics, how he broke into the comics industry, his current comic book Snap Flash Hustle with Emily Pearson, many of his other works, a lot of discussion about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and information his Kickstarter for Destiny NY: Short Stories.
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The guest for this episode is Japan-based freelance pro wrestler Alex Lee. She got her start training under former WCW and WWE wrestler Lance Storm at his Storm Wrestling Academy in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As we will talk about in this episode, Alex Lee details how she got interested in wrestling transitioning from a bank job and her time learning from Storm, along with her journey in wrestling from WWE's developmental promotion FCW to her past seven years in Japan in promotions like REINA, OZ Academy, and Sendai Girls. We also talk about the history of Joshi and what its future could be.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Alex Lee chose wrestlers Nyla Rose, Hyan, and Ray Lyn.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com.
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The guest for this episode is California comic book artist Emily Pearson, who has done illustration for the following titles: Calexit: Emmie X, The Devil Within, Sweet/Vicious, The Wilds, Snap Flash Hustle from Black Mask Studios, Going to the Chapel from Action Lab, High Priestess by Rees Finlay, Sprouting and Other Tales of Curiosity by Asa Wheatley and many more. Pearson is currently working on the comic book Bonding with previous guest Matthew Erman.
During our chat, we talked about her artistic style, her creative process, Snap Flash Hustle, communication between collaborators, her upbringing, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Pearson chose Snap Flash Hustle writer Pat Shand.
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THEME MUSIC
Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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The guest for this episode is comic book writer Ron Marz, known for his work on titles such as Batman/Aliens, DC vs. Marvel, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, and Witchblade. Marz is currently writing Turok on Dynamite Entertainment.
During our chat, we talked a little baseball, writing on one title for an extended period of time, his writing process, what makes a good creative team, his upbringing, how he broke into comics through Jim Starlin, taking over Silver Surfer from Jim Starlin, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Marz chose Bart Sears from Ominous Press and legendary artist and writer Jim Starlin.
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THEME MUSIC
Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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The guest for this episode is Derrick Vella, guitarist of the Toronto death metal band Tomb Mold, who have a new album Planetary Clairvoyance out now via 20 Buck Spin. This interview was recorded when Tomb Mold stopped at The Sanctuary in Detroit during their recent tour with Superstition. During our chat, we talked about the origins of the band, their new album, how they gained their fan base, and the Toronto music scene, among much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Vella chose Of Feather and Bone vocalist/bassist Alvino.
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THEME MUSIC
Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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The guest for this episode is St. Louis-based comic book artist and illustrator Marie Enger. Enger is known for such titles as FHTAGN & LOATHING and Casket Land and a member of the HEK Studios collective.
This was easily one of the funnest interviews I've done for Fresh is the Word. During our chat, we talked about moshing to get out stress and going to concerts, her artistic crisis, her bird who you could hear in the background throughout the interview and various animal poop, working a variety of projects, bad behavior, the importance of a community of creatives, her love of electronic music artist Klayton and an idea for a rave party based on his music, and music we love!
Marie Enger also created a special Spotify playlist for Fresh is the Word: Holy Crap! Spotify Playlist
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Los Angeles-based jazz pianist Connie Han. Her latest album, Crime Zone, was released last fall on the Detroit-based Mack Avenue Music Group to rave reviews. Still in her early 20s, Han combines ideals from both traditional and modern jazz eras with a bold provocative edge to it.
The Connie Han Trio is playing the Wayne State University Pyramid Stage on Sunday, September 1st here in Detroit at the Detroit Jazz Festival. For more information, visit detroitjazzfest.org.
During our conversation, we talked about her musical upbringing, standing out in today's era of jazz music, mentorship, her creative process, learning from jazz music's past, her latest album Crime Zone, and just being bold.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Han chose her mentor, drummer Bill Wysaske, who also plays in her band and produced Crime Zone.
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Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guests for this episode are world-renowned scratch DJ/producer Kid Koala and award-winning animator and breakdancer JonJon, recorded at this year's Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF), in which they were presenting their Floor Kids video game. Floor Kids is a new breakdance battle game featuring unique freestyle gameplay, rhythm challenges, and multiplayer sessions, and during our conversation, we talked about the creation process and the evolution of this video game, along with so much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Kid Koala chose music producer (Deltron 3030, Got a Girl, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Lovage, Dr Octagon) Dan The Automator and Canadian actor, writer, director and producer Dave Lawrence. JonJon chose filmmaker Lilian Chen.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is UK grime emcee Flowdan, who is one of the founding members of UK grime crew Roll Deep. Recently, Flowdan released his newest solo album Full Metal Jacket via Tru Thoughts featuring heavy production from the likes of Plastician, Filthy Gears and Footsie and collaborations with Frisco and Irah.
During our chat, we talked about his creative process in making Full Metal Jacket, the unique sound of UK grime, the balance between making music for both the underground and mainstream, his audience, the real world topics of his music, the early years of grime, giving people a voice through music, and much more!
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Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Mark Slaughter, lead singer and guitarist of the hard rock band Slaughter and previously the frontman for the Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Slaughter also works as a voice-over actor and composes music for television, movies and sports outlets, along with still touring with Slaughter and releasing his own solo albums.
During our chat, we talked about the making of Slaughter's Stick It To Ya and why is became so popular, transitioning from the 80s into the 90s, touring today, having multiple avenues of artistry, becoming a musician, his time in the Vinnie Vincent Invasion, advice for artists trying to break in, working with Dana Strum, his voice over work, and why the music he's made still resonates.
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Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guests for this episode are comic book artist/illustrator Lisa Sterle and writer Matthew Erman. This husband and wife duo are co-creators of the series Long Lost, which has been optioned by writer Jenny Klein for development into a TV show. Sterle also is the co-creator of the comic series Submerged with writer Vita Ayala along with developing The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, a modern interpretation of the classic Rider-Waite tarot deck. Sterle's beautiful illustrations have been used for companies like Vault Comics, IDW, BOOM! Studios, and many others.
Currently, Erman is working on an original graphic novel coming out in 2020 called Bonding with artist Emily Pearson, coming out through Vault Comics’ YA Imprint, Myriad. Also coming later this year via IDW is the Care Bears: Unlock the Magic series written by Erman along with writer Nadia Shammas with art by Agnes Garbowska.
During our chat, we talked about the creation of Long Lost and the opportunities it created for them both, their goals on projects, Submerged, their upcoming projects, how they both deal with being a married couple that are both comic creators, the facets of collaboration, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Sterle chose cartoonist and comics editor Christina ‘Steenz’ Stewart. Erman chose comic book artist Emily Pearson and comic book writer Nadia Shammas.
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Twitter: twitter.com/MatthewErman
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Canadian comic book artist/illustrator and self proclaimed "Bisexual Comics Cat Mom™", Jenn St-Onge. St-Onge is known for her work on series like Dynamite's Nancy Drew, IDW's Jem & The Misfits, and Image's Bingo Love, along with a selection of cover work for various comic book companies.
During our chat, we talked about the projects she's worked on recently, where she found her artistic inspiration, striking out on her own to do freelance work, her mentors, the different facets of collaboration, the horror genre, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. St-Onge chose comic writers Kelly Thompson and Magdalene Visaggio, and her brother Jeff St-Onge.
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Justine Jones, lead vocalist for the U.K. post-hardcore band Employed To Serve, who released their latest album Eternal Forward Motion earlier this year via Spinefarm Records. Jones is also the label manager for Holy Roar Records along with a contributor to Kerrang Magazine.
During our chat, we talked about the new album Eternal Forward Motion and their new found confidence in making this record, growing into adulthood in a band, how the band formed, their musical influences, her upbringing, the topics the band likes to tackle, their process in writing an album, working with Spinefarm Records, and so much more!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Jones chose Venom Prison vocalist Larissa Stupar.
Purchase/Stream Eternal Forward Motion: employedtoserve.lnk.to/EternalForwardMotion
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guests for this episode are Alethea Van Holland and Jaxon Joubert, creators of the comic series Bad Luck, published by Inbeon Studios.
Bad Luck is a dark comedy/supernatural series set in an alternate 1950's America, witches, demons, and magic are real. Oliver, a bitter incubus is accidentally summoned by Ava, a very forgetful witch, as her familiar. Together, they must explore the far reaches of the world to obtain rare components to complete the ritual that would break their bond, setting Oliver free. However, their adventure doesn't come without a price. A group known as Harvesters are hunting witches like Ava down, and their leader seems to have taken an interest in the pair. Oliver and Ava must learn to work together while avoiding the Harvesters at all costs to see their journey through to the end.
During our chat, we talk about the Bad Luck comic series and we dissect the inspirations behind the characters, how they both became comic creators, how they work together, their styles, Sailor Moon, and so much more.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode features the spotlight panel that your Fresh is the Word host Kelly "K-Fresh" Frazier moderated at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2019 (TCAF 2019) with Vivek Shraya and Ness Lee about their book Death Threat, released via Arsenal Pulp Press. Vivek Shraya is an artist living in Calgary, Alberta whose body of work crosses the boundaries of music, literature, visual art, theatre, and film and Ness Lee is an illustrator/artist based in Toronto and her work explores the sensitivity of emotional expression using wide range of mediums and surfaces such as ceramics, drawing, painting, mixed media sculpture and murals.
During the panel, we talked about why they did the book based on the transphobic hate mail that Vivek began receiving in 2017 and what they hope people get out of it, why they did the book in that particular style, horror and humor, using comics to tell this story, how the book fits in with Vivek’s work in other media, social responsibility when you are part of a marginalized group, the roles of allies, getting “trapped” in your brand/identity and the struggle to break out of it.
More Info/Purchase: Death Threat
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Facebook: facebook.com/vivekshraya
Bandcamp: vivekshraya.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/vivekshraya
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Nikki Misery, guitarist of the metal band New Years Day, who dropped their latest album Unbreakable earlier this year. New Years Day is currently on their own headlining tour and will be on select dates of Godsmack's USA tour in July and Halestorm's European tour in November.
During our chat, we talked about the making of the new album, the theatrics of the band, their connection to their fans, his upbringing in music, how he met Ash Costello and joining New Years Day, the lessons learned bing in this band, much more!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Nikki Misery chose Joe Letz, former drummer of the band Combichrist, who parted ways with the band earlier this year.
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Facebook: facebook.com/nydrock
Twitter: twitter.com/NYDrock
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Twitter: twitter.com/nikkimisery
Instagram: instagram.com/nikkimisery
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Houston rap rock artist Hyro The Hero, who released his sophomore album, Flagged Channel, late last year via SONY/Red Music. Hyro The Hero is scheduled to be on the on the inaugural Rockstar Energy Drink Disrupt Festival summer tour alongside The Used, Thrice, Circa Survive, and Sum 41. More information and ticket links can be found at rockstardisrupt.com.
During our conversation, we talked his musical influences, mixing of musical genres, working with famed producer Ross Robinson on his debut album Birth, School, Work, Death, and much more!
Purchase/Stream Flagged Channel: red.lnk.to/FlaggedChannelAS
Win Tickets to Rockstar Energy Disrupt Festival: found.ee/DisruptContest
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Instagram: instagram.com/hyrothehero
Twitter: twitter.com/hyrothehero
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/hyrothehero
Facebook: facebook.com/hyrothehero
YouTube: youtube.com/hyrothehero
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Detroit hip-hop artist Chris Orrick, who just released his newest album, Out To Sea, recently via Mello Music Group. Orrick already has a vast discography of music that touches on his own personal experiences and his views on the world going on these days. During our conversation, we talked about the new album, his creative freedom, making music while not expecting stardom, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Orrick chose the American folk punk band AJJ.
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FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Stephen Brower, who is currently playing the role of "Dmitry" on the touring production of Anastasia: The New Broadway Musical. The musical is described as: "This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family."
During our chat, we talked about how he ended up getting the role in Anastasia, the auditioning process, staying healthy on the road, his upbringing in theater and how it molded his life, and about what makes Anastasia a special story.
Anastasia will make its Detroit debut at the Fisher Theatre (more info: broadwayindetroit.com) starting Tuesday, June 11th through Sunday, June 23th, before upcoming tours in Grand Rapids, MI (6/25-6/30), Milwaukee, WI (7/23-7/28), and Madison, WI (7/30-8/04). For more information on purchasing tickets and the additional cities on the tour, go to anastasiathemusical.com/tour.
Follow Stephen Brower:
Web: stephenbroweronline.com
Facebook: facebook.com/sdbrower123
Instagram: instagram.com/stephenbrower
Twitter: twitter.com/stephenbrower
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Web: anastasiathemusical.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AnastasiaBway
Twitter: twitter.com/anastasiabway
Instagram: instagram.com/anastasiabway
YouTube: youtube.com/c/AnastasiaTheMusical
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Reb Beach, the original and present guitarist for the rock band Winger and guitarist since 2002 in Whitesnake. Fresh off celebrating their 40th anniversary, Whitesnake recently released with their latest studio album, Flesh & Blood.
During our chat, we talked about the new album, working with David Coverdale, the role Reb Beach plays in Whitesnake, having such a storied career in two bands like Winger and Whitesnake, his childhood, his early years in the music industry as a session musician, and how the music of Winger and Whitesnake have been able to stay alive after all these years.
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Facebook: facebook.com/RebBeach
Twitter: twitter.com/RealRebBeach
Instagram: instagram.com/rebbeachofficial
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Instagram: instagram.com/whitesnake/
Facebook: facebook.com/Whitesnake.official
Twitter: twitter.com/Whitesnake
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guests for this episode are April Washko & Lyindaa Russell from the TV series Chair Gang, with new episodes each week on Facebook Watch. Created by Washko and filmed in Michigan, Chair Gang is described as "stepping into the personal and professional lives of the stylists at Ebberts Salon and Spa, you get a first hand look at the good, the bad, and the ugly."
Along with creating Chair Gang, April Washko wears many hats in the production of the show as the HBIC, along with her role as the fiery "Alyssa" whose got a bit of a short fuse that speaks her mind. Lyindaa Russell plays the sly, stylish, and manipulating "Bree".
During our chat we talked about how Chair Gang came to be, creating opportunities for other people, their creative beginnings, trying to stand out, learning from your experiences, collaboration vs competition, creative responsibilities on set, and much more!
Follow April Washko:
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Instagram: instagram.com/aprilwashko
Twitter: twitter.com/aprilwashko
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Web: lyindaarussell.com
Instagram: instagram.com/lyindaa_russell
Facebook: facebook.com/LyindaaRussell
Twitter: twitter.com/Lyindaa_Russell
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Instagram: instagram.com/chairgangseries
Twitter: twitter.com/ChairGangSeries
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is New York City-based comic book writer Rich Douek, who has a couple of a new titles with Road of Bones #1 premiering last week via IDW Publishing and Wailing Blade #1 coming this week via ComixTribe. In the past, Douek wrote the Gutter Magic and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe books on IDW Publishing along with being an award-winning copywriter in advertising. During our chat we talked about Road of Bones and Wailing Blade, creating universes, the real world parallels of his stories, and the spectrum of horror writing.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Douek chose the artist on Wailing Blade, Joe Mulvey, and Andy Schmidt, former Senior Editor at IDW Publishing and former Editor at Marvel Comics who now runs Comics Experience.
Follow Rich Douek:
Web: rdouek.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rdouek
Twitter: twitter.com/rdouek
Instagram: instagram.com/rdouek
Comixology: comixology.com
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is South African MC Yugen Blakrok, who released her sophomore album Anima Mysterium earlier this year that featured Kool Keith, BRAVESTARR, Historian Himself, Fifi The RaiBlaster. With Kanif The Jhatmaster on production for the entire album, their chemistry is unparalleled with a sound that takes a nod to old school trip hop.
During our chat in which Kanif was also present, we talked about her musical influences, her visuals, the shadow universes she's creating, the South African music scenes, their artistic freedoms, the South African society and culture, how their upbringing influenced their art, the truths of South African history, the spirituality of the South African people, and social hierarchies.
Follow Yugen Blakrok:
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is mixer, engineer, and producer Will Putney, who is also the guitarist for the deathcore band Fit For An Autopsy and the band END. Recently, STL Tones, the leading commercial seller of Kemper & Axe FX Tones announced the release of the The Will Putney Tonality Plug-In Suite.
During our chat we talked about The Will Putney Tonality Plug-In Suite and the doors it opens up creatively, his role when he's producing or engineering for a band and his methods in the studio, growing with bands he produced in the studio, getting past creative differences, his upbringing in music, and his experiences producing bands over the past decade. I also asked him about some of my favorites recent albums he's produced recently from Body Count, Vein, and Thy Art is Murder, along with trying to be unique in metal, what's going on with Fit For An Autopsy and END, and the creativity from building friendships.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Putney chose his production mentor, music producer Machine, and his manager Johnny Minardi from Self Titled Management.
More information on The Will Putney Tonality Plug-In Suite: stltones.com
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Web: graphicnature.com
Instagram: instagram.com/willputney
Instagram: instagram.com/fitforanautopsy
Instagram: instagram.com/yourfuckingend
Facebook: facebook.com/FitForAnAutopsyOfficial
Facebook: facebook.com/listentoend
Twitter: twitter.com/fitforanautopsy
Bandcamp: fitforanautopsy.bandcamp.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is actor Danny Trejo, most known for his role as Machete along with countless memorable roles. Trejo, who just turned 75 last week, recently partnered with the company Giddy for an new erectile dysfunction tool now ready for pre-order online.
During our chat, we talked about about his partnership with Giddy and its purpose as an erectile dysfunction tool, breaking the stigma behind many men's health issues, how he's so active at 75 years of age, women's reproductive rights, his record label Trejo Music, his restaurant Trejo's Taco, the WBC Silver Champion boxer Seniesa Estrada he sponsors, about staying informed on all the business he's a part of, sharing his knowledge about his experience, and the lessons taught to his children.
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Facebook: facebook.com/officialdannytrejo
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Instagram: instagram.com/officialdannytrejo
Twitter: twitter.com/officialDannyT
YouTube: youtube.com
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Rony Seikaly, former NBA basketball superstar now electronic music producer. Seikaly, born in a war-torn Lebanon, was the 9th overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft by the then new expansion team Miami Heat. He would go on to have a basketball career spanning 12 years between the NBA and Barcelona. After his retirement from basketball, Seikaly became a successful real estate developer and eventually also add successfully electronic music producer and DJ to his vast resume. Seikaly has now DJ'd across the world and has an extensive discography of music and mixes (just check his Soundcloud). Recently, Seikaly had a new track "Groove It" a part of the Saved Records Collection G compilation.
During our chat, we talked about his love for music since a very young age, about always having a backup plan when you are an athlete, reinventing yourself, the lessons learned throughout the phases of his life, his documentary upcoming on CloseUp360, growing up in the war torn country of Lebanon, his feelings when he was drafted into the NBA, how he learned the ropes in anything he did, his time in the NBA and how it differs from the game now, and how he's been able to mold his unique sound as an electronic music producer and DJ.
Stream // Download - Saved Records Collection G: Saved.lnk.to/CollectionG
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Twitter: twitter.com/ronyseikaly
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is the Scandinavian blackened ambient multi-instrumentalist Sylvaine, the musical monitor of Kathrine Shepard. Her latest album, Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone, released late last year via Season Of Mist was nominated for the Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards. She is the first ever female artist to be nominated for the award in the Metal category since they added the category to Spellemannprisen in 2001.
During our chat we talked about her vision for her music, making music by herself, her experiences with parents that were in the music industry, how she goes through her days, how her music has been acclaimed in Scandinavia with the Spellemannprisen nomination, the Norway metal scene today, her musical tastes, her latest album Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone, where she gets inspiration, the effects of doing yoga, and the nature, society, and culture of Norway.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Sylvaine chose Neige from the French post-metal band Alcest, and Antoine Hadjioannou from French Occult Rock band Aluk Todolo
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Follow Sylvaine:
Web: sylvainemusic.com
Facebook: facebook.com/sylvainemusic
Instagram: instagram.com/sylvainemusic
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/sylvainemusic
Twitter: twitter.com/SylvaineMusic
Bandcamp: sylvainemusic.bandcamp.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Miles VanMeter, the social media and events manager for Vault of Midnight Detroit. During our chat, we talked about what Vault of Midnight has in store for Free Comic Book Day on May 4th at their three locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, along with the store's connection to their communities, collaborating with neighboring businesses and the city, and what they have been doing to make Vault of Midnight a welcoming environment for everybody.
Vault of Midnight Free Comic Book Day Facebook Event Pages:
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Detroit
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Grand Rapids
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Ann Arbor
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Web: vaultofmidnight.com
Twitter: twitter.com/VaultOfMidnight
Facebook: facebook.com/vaultofmidnight
Facebook: facebook.com/vaultofmidnightdetroit
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is James "The Human Furnace" Bulloch, vocalist for the Cleveland-based metal/hardcore band Ringworm, who have a new album out this week Death Becomes My Voice on Relapse Records. This weekend, the band will have a trio of album release shows in Ohio and Michigan (dates below). During our conversation, we talked about the new album, the history of the band, how he balances the multiple bands he's in, the song writing process, being a tattoo artist, and why heavy music is so important.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. The Human Furnace chose current Hatebeed guitarist "Florida" Frank Novinec.
Death Becomes My Voice Record Release Weekend:
May 03 Mansfield, OH Belcher’s House of Rock
May 04 Detroit, MI The Sanctuary
May 05 Cleveland, OH The Phantasy Nightclub
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
The guest for this episode is Toronto hip-hop legend Choclair. Now this is a bucket list interview for me. The Toronto hip-hop scene that came from the late 1990s which also included Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates, and Maestro Fresh Wes, among many others, is so personally special to me. As someone who has frequented Toronto throughout my life, its like a second home to me. My goal is to get all those names I just named on this podcast and we are one down with Choclair.
During our conversation, we reminisce about the Toronto hip-hop scene from the 90s, along with breaking down his career during albums like 1999's Ice Cold, 2002's Memoirs of Blake Savage. We also get into the lessons he's learned over the years in his storied music career, his beginnings in music, the aesthetics of Toronto as a city and its artistry, and so much more!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Choclair chose fellow Toronto hip-hop pioneer Maestro Fresh Wes.
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Instagram: instagram.com/ChoclairOfficial
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
Our guest this episode is Ephie Aardema, who is currently playing the role of Dawn on the touring production of Waitress the Musical. This Tony Award®-nominated musical is brought to you by a groundbreaking, all-female creative team featuring original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles, a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name, written by Adrienne Shelly.
Along with her role in Waitress, Aardema recently originated Tai in Clueless The Musical. During our conversation, we talked about how she went straight from doing Clueless to Waitress, learning her new roles, her experiences thus far with Waitress, her upbringing, how her side gigs are in service of her time doing musicals, how she tries to enjoy all the cities that the musicals take her to and her love of plants.
Follow Ephie Aardema:
Web: ephieaardema.com
Twitter: twitter.com/EphieAardema
Instagram: instagram.com/ephieaardema
Follow Waitress the Musical:
Web: waitressthemusical.com
Facebook: facebook.com/waitressmusical
Twitter: twitter.com/waitressmusical
YouTube: youtube.com
Instagram: instagram.com/waitressmusical
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
Our guest this episode is queer black comic book writer and editor Danny Lore. Raised in Harlem, but now Bronx-based, Danny Lore has worked in comic and gaming shops since the beginning of time. They have been an editor for comic book titles as THE GOOD FIGHT and THE WILDS as well as an acquiring editor for FIYAH Magazine. Their first creator-owned comic series, QUEEN OF BAD DREAMS will be published by Vault Comics starting this week!
During our chat, we talked about QUEEN OF BAD DREAMS, the comic book creator community, being an ally to marginalized communities, they're upbringing in Harlem, blackness, gentrification, working on THE WILDS with Vita Ayala, having authenticity and the proper voices for characters in comics, and even some wrestling!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Danny Lore chose fellow comic book artist Emily Pearson from The Wilds, Snap Flash Hustle (Black Mask Studios), and Bonding (Vault Comics).
For more information on Queen of Bad Dreams: vaultcomics.com
Follow Danny Lore:
Web: dannylore.com
Twitter: twitter.com/weredawgz
Instagram: instagram.com/weredawgz
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode's guest is Tim "Yogi" Watts, drummer of the metal band Demon Hunter. Recently, Demon Hunter released a pair of albums, the more aggression War and the melodic Peace. During our chat, we talked about the new albums, the history of the band, the band's musical influences, taking musical risks, and his thoughts about being coined a "Christian Metal" band.
Follow Demon Hunter:
Web: demonhunter.net
Facebook: facebook.com/demonhunter
Twitter: twitter.com/demonhunterband
Instagram: instagram.com/demonhunter
Instagram: instagram.com/yogiwatts
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
For this episode, we are joined by another person from the movie Rottentail, actor and graffiti artist Corin Nemec. Known for a variety of acting roles throughout his career including the lead on the early 90s TV sitcom Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Nemec has also been a part of the L.A. graffiti scene since the 80s aligning himself with the worldwide collective of graffiti and street artists The Chosen Few.
Currently, Nemec stars in the movie Rottentail, created by Episode #137 guest David C. Hayes and co-written and directed by Episode #138 guest Brian Skiba. Rottentail is premiering at select locations throughout the month of April. During our interview, we talked about the making of Rottentail and getting into the Peter Cotton/Rottentail character, along with history doing graffiti art.
For more information on where you can see the Rottentail movie, go to RottentailTheMovie.com.
Follow Corin Nemec:
Twitter: twitter.com/imcorinnemec
Instagram: instagram.com/imcorinnemec
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com.
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This episodes guest is comic book artist and creator of Karnal Confessions, Sorah Suhng. Currently, Suhng is running an already highly successful Kickstarter for Karnal Confessions, an illustrated prose project that she originally offered up for free online at karnalconfessions.com, but now she's making it available in print with all sorts of goodies!
During our conversation, we talked about how Karnal Confessions came to be and her inspirations behind the characters, her creative beginnings, her audience, how personal relationship affected her projects, and much more!
Karnal Confessions Kickstarter: kck.st/2U2EiAo
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Suhng chose Aspen Comics Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Vince Hernandez.
Follow Sorah Suhng:
Web: sorahsuhng.com
Web: karnalconfessions.com
Facebook: facebook.com/sorahsuhngart
Facebook: facebook.com/karnalconfessions
Instagram: instagram.com/sorahsuhng
Twitter: twitter.com/sorahsuhng
Twitter: twitter.com/karnalsin
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
On this episode, we have writer and freelance editor Leah McNaughton Lederman, who launched a Kickstarter campaign recently for Cafe Macabre, a collection of horror stories written by women with art made by women. Cafe Macabre includes stories by Kasey Pierce, Stefani Manard, Kari McElroy, Michelle Joy Gallagher, Amy Hunter, and Harlow West, along with art by K. Lynn Smith, Corinne Smith, Kari McElroy, Marianna Pescosta, Amy Hunter, Harlow West, Ashley Jagodzinski, Jennifer Barnett, Autumn Nicole Brown, and Crystal O’Rourke.
Cafe Macabre Kickstarter: kck.st/2UhokCI
During our conversation, we talked about the inception and the behind the scenes making of the Cafe Macabre collection, what makes for a good editor and why you should always have a good editor for your work, the spectrum of the horror genre, stories coming from the women's perspective, advice for women trying to have careers in the creative fields, collaboration, and enjoying the process.
Follow Leah McNaughton Lederman:
Web: leahlederman.wordpress.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ledermanediting
Instagram: instagram.com/leahmcpheah
Twitter: twitter.com/leahlederman
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
For this episode, we are joined by film writer and director Brian Skiba, whose current project Rottentail (created by Episode #137 guest David C. Hayes) is premiering at select locations throughout the month of April. During our interview, we talked about the process of making this horror/comedy, his history with David C. Hayes, his beginnings as a writer and director, and advice for young directors breaking into the film business.
For more information on where you can see the Rottentail movie, go to RottentailTheMovie.com.
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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SPONSOR
Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
On this episode, my guest is writer, actor, filmmarker, college professor, and all around weirdo, David C. Hayes. During our interview, we talk about his comic book Rottentail and how it got adapted into a film, that's premieres on Thursday, April 11th in selected theatres. We also talked about his creative process bouncing around between so many mediums throughout his career and some of his favorites projects he's worked, among other great stories and lessons Hayes had to offer.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. David C. Hayes chose Joshua Werner of Source Point Press and Rottentail director Brian Skiba.
For more information on where you can see the Rottentail movie, go to RottentailTheMovie.com. On Thursday, April 4th, Source Point Press is proud to present the first World Premiere of the movie Rottentail at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, MI.
Follow David C. Hayes:
Web: davidchayes.com
Facebook: facebook.com/abnormalent
Instagram: instagram.com/abnormalent
Twitter: twitter.com/abnormalent
Rottentail Movie: RottentailTheMovie.com
FRESH IS THE WORD PATREON: patreon.com/freshistheword
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode is also a two-parter, both recorded at this years C2E2 convention in Chicago. First, we have the return of the "hardest working man in comics", self-publishing creator from Columbus, Ohio, Victor Dandridge Jr., and then I talk with comic book artist known recently for his work on the Elvira comics on Dynamite Entertainment and Twelve Devil's Dancing, Dave Acosta.
During my chat with Dandridge, we talked about his recent Kickstarter campaign for his U Cre-8 Comics brand that was able to raise funds to bring innovative programming and pop cultural engagement to the classroom for 3000 students in Central Ohio, how comics uplift the community and create a purpose for young creators, the next phase of his Vantage:Inhouse Productions publishing imprint, and about being a mentor, and much more.
And after that, during my talk with Acosta, we talk about working on the Elvira comics and what makes the Elvira character so timeless, along with the Twelve Devil's Dancing comic he did with writer Erica Schultz (who was on Episode #124), and how he accesses his artistic style on each project.
Follow Victor Dandridge Jr.:
Facebook: facebook.com/VantageInhouse
Twitter: twitter.com/vantageinhouse
Instagram: instagram.com/vantageinhouse
Blogspot: vantageinhouse.blogspot.com
Follow Dave Acosta:
Web: davedrawsgood.com
Twitter: twitter.com/davedrawsgood
Instagram: instagram.com/davedrawsgood
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode is a two-parter, first with comic book/horror author Dirk Manning, known for such titles as Nightmare World, Tales of Mr. Rhee, and Twiztid's Haunted High-Ons, recorded at this years C2E2 convention in Chicago. We had a quick chat about his current Kickstarter campaign for the superhero comic HOPE, co-created with K. Lynn Smith (from Episode #131) and being released through Source Point Press.
Follow Dirk Manning:
Web: dirkmanning.com
Facebook: facebook.com/dirkmanning
Instagram: instagram.com/DirkManning
Twitter: twitter.com/DirkManning
HOPE Kickstarter: kck.st/2EBVnqe
The second interview is my chat with Editor-In-Chief of Source Point Press, Travis McIntire. During my chat with Travis, we talk about all the big things in store at Source Point Press in 2019 (HOPE, Floppy Cop, Rottentail movie, Haunted High-Ons), their early history, doing convention, what they look for in creators that they work with, and the audience they try to connect to.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. McIntire chose Paul Burke, who worked in music management in the 1970s (for groups like KISS) and co-founder of McFarlane Toys.
Follow Travis McIntire:
Web: sourcepointpress.com
Facebook: facebook.com/travis.mcintire.5
Facebook: facebook.com/SourcePointPress
Twitter: twitter.com/TMcIntire1
Twitter: twitter.com/SourcePtPress
Instagram: instagram.com/travisthebeard
Instagram: instagram.com/sourcepointpress
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
On this episode, we feature another wrestler featured at the Olde Wrestling event in Detroit on March 30th, their champion Matt Cross. Now Cross isn't just the Olde Wrestling champion, he is a wrestler known throughout the world, most notably as Son of Havoc in Lucha Underground. During our interview, we talk about how he got his start in wrestling, working with Olde Wrestling, the punk rock lifestyle he lives as a wrestler, his Wrestling Is Forever clothing company, how he's been able to make a career worldwide as a wrestler, and how he opened up avenues for wrestling in many parts of the world where wrestling was vastly ignored. This was one of the best chats I've had about wrestling ever.
Follow Matt Cross:
Web: wrestlingisforever.com
Instagram: instagram.com/mdoggmattcross
Twitter: twitter.com/MDoggMattCross
Facebook: facebook.com/mdoggmattcross
Follow Olde Wrestling:
Web: oldewrestling.com
Twitter: twitter.com/oldewrestling
Facebook: facebook.com/oldewrestling YouTube: youtube.com/user/oldewrestling
Instagram: instagram.com/oldewrestling
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
On this episode, we hit the time machine and take back to the early 20th century with our guest Marion Fontaine, pro wrestler and owner of the vintage-themed wrestling promotion out of Norwalk, Ohio, Olde Wrestling. This promotion is more than just a wrestling event, as the fans and the performers alike step back in time for a fun-filled family friendly show that also includes a ringmaster, ragtime band, newsies, carnival style exhibits, and more old timey entertainment.
Olde Wrestling is coming to Detroit on March 30th at the Detroit City Distillery – Whiskey Factory and during our chat, Marion Fontaine talked about the beginnings of the vintage-styled promotion, how they gained popularity, keeping an authenticity to the show, what to expect at an Olde Wrestling show, some of his favorite old timey gimmicks over the years, and his own career as a wrestler.
OLDE WRESTLING PRIZE PACK GIVEAWAY
In conjunction with Olde Wrestling and one of the sponsors of the show, 20x20 Apparel, we are doing an prize pack giveaway on Instagram for all sorts of great goodies from both companies. From Olde Wrestling, you will get a show DVD, variety pack of stickers, a button and an 8x10 featuring Matt Cross and Judge Hugo (all shown in the picture below), plus a few fun gimmicks from 20x20 Apparel including some stickers, a pin, and a Sheik Blood pencil.
Head over to the Fresh is the Word Instagram account to enter: @freshisthewordpodcast.
Follow Olde Wrestling/Marion Fontaine:
Web: oldewrestling.com
Twitter: twitter.com/oldewrestling
Facebook: facebook.com/mustachefontaine
Facebook: facebook.com/oldewrestling
YouTube: youtube.com/user/oldewrestling
Instagram: instagram.com/oldewrestling
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode's guest is Vita Ayala, who is a queer non-binary Afro-Latinx comic writer from New York City. As quoted from Vita's Twitter, "Queer & Brown is my brand". Ayala has written some franchise stuff (DC, Marvel, Valiant), and some creator owned stuff (The Wilds, Submerged) in many genres (Horror, YA, Superhero, Thriller, Drama, Romance). You can currently catch Vita's run on comics like Valiant's Livewire or Black Mask's Black AF: Devil's Dye.
During our chat, we talked about writing authentic dialogue, how she got started writing comic books, the collaborative effort of making comics, how a good editor improves your work, Black AF: Devil's Dye, The Wilds, representation of marginalized groups in comics, women's role in the comic book industry, Livewire, about being a wrestling fan, and the music she listens to!
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com,
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode's guest is Michigan-based comic book artist and writer K. Lynn Smith. This week, Smith along with Dirk Manning, launched the Kickstarter campaign for the six issue superhero graphic novel HOPE they co-created. Smith was known for her previous comic, the western Plume, that garnered much acclaimed after its web comic beginnings.
During our conversation, we talked about the HOPE Kickstarter and the story behind doing a superhero comic, her beginnings as an artist and writer, turning her work into a job, the importance of keeping up her network with other creatives, what she's learned doing comics, the role of women in the comic book industry, and working comic cons.
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Twitter: twitter.com/KLynnTweets
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode's guest is Nick Reese, lead vocalist of the Southern California based rock band Joyous Wolf, who are now signed to Roadrunner Records. The band is about to embark on Buckcherry's upcoming War Paint Tour, launching March 6th in Sacramento, CA, going throughout the United States, and finishing up May 5th in Montclair, CA. During our conversation, we talked about how all the bands they've toured with have been like mentors to them, the band's live show and interactions with the crowd, the revival of rock-n-roll, rock's underground presence now, the band's beginnings, and working with Roadrunner Records.
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Founded in 2015, 20x20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling's classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100's of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don't get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers...Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is comic book writer Lan Pitts. As a lifelong wrestling fan, Pitts got the opportunity to write for BOOM! Studios and their WWE comic book series. During our interview, we talked about being a wrestling fan and all the wrestling we have liked from the past and present, his stories a part of the BOOM! Studios WWE comic books, writing wrestling comics for the casual comic book fan, the freedom in writing wrestler’s stories in the comic book universe, the visual aspects of the comic books, and how wrestling parallels the comic book world.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Pitts chose a couple of comic book writers, Ron Marz (Batman/Aliens, DC vs. Marvel, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, and Witchblade) and Tom King (The Vision for Marvel Comics, and The Sheriff of Babylon for the DC Comics imprint Vertigo, 2012 superhero novel A Once Crowded Sky, and the “Rebirth”-era Batman).
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is another interview done from the Astronomicon pop culture convention with Mike Zapcic, podcaster and cast member of the AMC reality TV show Comic Book Men with Kevin Smith, Ming Chen, Walt Flanagan, and Bryan Johnson. During our chat we talked about the comic book shop he works at that was featured on Comic Book Men, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, in Red Bank, New Jersey, along with the importance comic books and comic book stores has on culture and society, plus the art of podcasting and the podcast studio A Shared Universe PodcaStudio he opened with Ming Chen.
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Twitter: twitter.com/michaelzapcic
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode is the Haunted High-Ons special with interviews from everyone a part of the creative team of the comic book starring the dastardly duo of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide of the rap group Twiztid! We have three interviews this episode all recorded at this years Astronomicon pop culture convention in Sterling Heights, Michigan with writer Dirk Manning, artists Marianna Pescosta & Alessandro de Fornasari, and of course, Twiztid! We go through the origins of Haunted High-Ons, the inspiration behind the story and artwork, the release of the new series The Darkness Rises, and the special announcement for the C2E2 convention.
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is comic book artist Liana Kangas. Currently, you can catch her run on the Black Mask Studio comic Black AF: Devil’s Dye, written by Vita Ayala. This week,
it was announced via Newsarama that Kangas will join writer Joe Corallo on the next project She Said Destroy, set to debut in May through Vault Comics.
During our interview, we talked about Black AF: Devil’s Dye and her role in making the comic, as an artist finding your own style, how she became an artist, strong women leads in comic books, being a woman in the comic book industry, mentoring young creators, her favorite music artists, and her upcoming comic She Said Destroy.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Kangas chose illustrator Jackie Von Spanks (JLH Illustration) or comic book writer Lan Pitts (writer for WWE series on Boom Studios).
Follow Liana Kangas:
Web: lianakangas.com
Twitter: twitter.com/lianakangas
Instagram: instagram.com/lianakangas
Twitch: twitch.tv/lianakangas
Facebook: facebook.com/lianakangasart
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode I have a pair of interviews from two of the superheroes from the WOW Women of Wrestling promotion, Stephy Slays and Jungle Grrrl. WOW Wrestling just landed a TV deal as part of AXS TV’s Friday Night Fights in between New Japan Pro Wrestling and LFA MMA. New episodes of WOW – Women Of Wrestling air every Friday at 6pP/9pE.
At only 22 years of age, Stephy Slays is one of the younger women of the bunch, but she keeps the hustle on. During our chat, we talk about her place with WOW, the debut on AXS TV, what we can expect from her character, when she started wrestling, the superhero theme of WOW, the vignettes on the WOW show, learning from other women in the company, and her own obstacles.
As one of the original talents of the WOW company, Jungle Grrrl is a born leader in WOW. During our interview, we talked about the progression of the company, her story in WOW, telling the stories of each superhero, what makes WOW different, the message of empowerment for women and young girls, and what we have to expect from Jungle Grrrl.
Follow Stephy Slays:
Web: wowe.com/superheroes/stephy-slays
Twitter: twitter.com/wow_stephanie
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Web: wowe.com/superheroes/jungle-grrrl
Instagram: instagram.com/wow_junglegrrrl
Instagram: instagram.com/endorphasm
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SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is comic book author and editor Erica Schultz. I first met Erica at the Motor City Comic Con in Michigan last year where I picked up a copy of her comic book Twelve Devil’s Dancing that was released through Action Lab Entertainment: Danger Zone. Shultz, in recent times, authored on both the Charmed and Xena: Warrior Princess comic books on Dynamite Entertainment along with the Daredevil 2018 Annual on Marvel.
During our interview, we talked about surviving conventations, handling multiple projects at once, writing for classic characters but still making it your own, women writing women characters in comics, the diversity in the characters, being vocal about your projects, the creator community, mentoring other creators, and the collaborative effort of making comics.
Follow Erica Schultz:
Web: ericaschultzwrites.com
Twitter: twitter.com/EricaSchultz42
Facebook: facebook.com/Erica-Schultz-480933842075334
Instagram: instagram.com/ericaschultzwrites
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is Jason Aalon Butler, vocalist of the band FEVER 333. Formerly in the band .letlive, Butler has started a new chapter of his life with this new project FEVER 333 with the debut full-length album STRENGTH IN NUMB333RS. Butler’s words are not only a call to arms about the society we are living in, but also contain hope. FEVER 333 is currently on tour with Bring Me The Horizon and Thrice. During our interview, we talked about the struggles growing up in Inglewood, California, why and how the FEVER 333 project started, his musical upbringing, and finding ways for all of our voices to be heard.
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THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com Web: www.20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This week’s guest is actor, podcaster, and reality television personality Ming Chen. He co-hosts the I Sell Comics! podcast with Mike Zapcic and also starred in the AMC reality series Comic Book Men.
During our conversation, we talked about our love of John Wesley Shipp, his experience at last year’s Astronomicon pop culture convention, some of Ming’s favorite Michigan hangouts, the difference in conventions, the Vault of Midnight comic book store, podcasting and his new podcasting studio, and the importance of the comic book stores and conventions.
Ming Chen will be a guest again at the Astronomicon pop culture convention on February 8th-10th at Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Fresh is the Word is continuing on with the contest on Instagram to giveaway three (3) pairs of general admission weekend passes to the event.
Head over to the Fresh is the Word Instagram account to enter: @freshisthewordpodcast.
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
For this episode, we are joined by Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston, the stars of the 2007 horror film Paranormal Activity, which would go on to gross over $193 million worldwide and spark a whole franchise of films. During our interview, we talked about what went into their roles in the film and the long lasting impact the movie made on pop culture.
Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston will be guests at the Astronomicon 2 pop culture convention on February 8th-10th at Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights, Michigan and Fresh is the Word is doing a contest on Instagram to giveaway three (3) pairs of general admission weekend passes to the event.
Head over to the Fresh is the Word Instagram account to enter: @freshisthewordpodcast.
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This week’s guests is no stranger to the comic book world and her name is Heather Antos. She was just named Editor at Valiant Comics, but before that, she was Editor-In-Chief much of last year at the esports site Unikrn along with her time as Associate Editor at Marvel where she helped launched the Star Wars series and she was co-creator of Gwenpool. During our interview, we talked about her time at Marvel and Unikrn, along with a ton of knowledge about being an editor and what goes into making good comics. Please note that this interview was done in December when she was still at Unikrn and before she was announced as the Editor at Valiant.
Now at Valiant, it looks like Antos’ first project will be to work with The Wilds and Submerged writer Vita Ayala on Valiant’s new Livewire series. Antos is said to have some project of her own in the works also.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Antos chose Fabian Nicieza, the creator of Deadpool.
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Twitter: twitter.com/HeatherAntos
Instagram: instagram.com/HeatherAntos
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is DJ Nu-Mark, a member of the hip-hop group Jurassic 5. Recently, Nu-Mark released his new solo single “Zodiac Killah” featuring Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan, a song that came together while both are currently on the TBS celebrity rap battle series, Drop The Mic. During our chat, we talked about the making of “Zodiac Killah”, working on Drop The Mic, how he got into music, and the inception of Jurassic 5.
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THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is hip-hop artist Rapper Big Pooh. As a member of the now defunct hip-hop group Little Brother, Rapper Big Pooh has been able to venture out on his own, recording collaborative albums with the likes of Apollo Brown and Nottz, along with his most recent album RPM, produced entirely by Focus. During our chat, we talked about how it’s like being a solo artist and having the Little Brother legacy always around, and about working with Focus on the new album, and about his other role as an artist manager.
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Follow Rapper Big Pooh: Facebook: facebook.com/RapperBigPooh1 Twitter: twitter.com/rapperbigpooh Instagram: instagram.com/rapperbigpooh
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is the horrorcore rap group Alla Xul Elu hailing from Ohio. Alla Xul Elu has a new album out The Almighty via Twiztid’s Majik Ninja Entertainment imprint. During our interview that we recorded backstage at The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI during Twiztid’s 5th Annual Twiztmas, we talked about the origins and influences of the group and all sorts of nonsense. This is honestly one of the funniest episodes of Fresh is the Word ever!
PURCHASE/STREAM Alla Xul Elu – The Almighty: mne.lnk.to/AXE
Follow Alla Xul Elu: Web: longliveevil.com Facebook: facebook.com/allaxulelu Twitter: twitter.com/allaxulelu Instagram: instagram.com/allaxulelu MNE: majikninjaentertainment.com/artists/alla-xul-elu
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
On this episode, we have a friend to the show making his return, Detroit hip-hop artist, wrestling/MMA/boxing connoisseur, and proud Marine, Vstylez. Recently, Vstylez released the digital version of his second full-length album Thornton Melon, featuring guests like M.O.P., Masta Ace, Kool G. Rap, King Crooked, and O.C., and production from Pete Rock, Nottz, and among others. During our interview, we walked through the concept of the album and did a track-by-track breakdown of the stories behind the making of each song. There’s actionable lessons that tie this album together about making relationships in no matter what field you are in.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Vstylez chose his long time friend, fellow hip-hop artist Bumpy Knuckles.
STREAM/PURCHASE Thornton Melon: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thornton-melon/1444895197
Follow Vstylez: Twitter: twitter.com/Vstylez Instagram: instagram.com/vstylez Facebook: facebook.com/OfficialVstylez
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is DJ, music historian, and curator, DJ Amir Abdullah. Known for his On Track mixtapes with DJ Kon, Amir currently run his own record label, 180-Proof (founded in 2011), which owns the exclusive rights to release Strata Records’ influential back catalogue and unreleased sessions.
During our conversation, we talked about Amir’s roots in music, his collaborations with DJ Kon and the On Track mixtapes, becoming a music historian and curator, researching music to reissue/unearth, obtaining the Strata Records catalogue, the history and political activism of Strata in Detroit, and Charles Mingus Jazz in Detroit / Strata Concert Gallery / 46 Selden and the stories behind the recordings.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Amir chose photographer and political activist Leni Sinclair.
Fresh is the Word Podcast - Episode 115 - DJ Amir Abdullah - DJ, Music Historian, Curator of Charles Mingus Jazz in Detroit / Strata Concert Gallery / 46 Selden
Follow DJ Amir Abdullah: Web: 180-proof.com Twitter: twitter.com/djamir70 Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/djamir Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/djamir70 Instagram: instagram.com/180proofrecords Facebook: facebook.com/DJ-Amir-161195730583168
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guests are Detroit hip-hop artists Aztek The Barfly and Foul Mouth. As members of the newly formed Middle Finger Music imprint, Aztek just released his new album Line King, produced entirely by Foul Mouth. During our interview, we talked about both of their roots in music (Aztek is down for the core!), the creation of Middle Finger Music, the importance of having a tight knit creative community, and future releases on Middle Finger Music, plus much more!
Follow Middle Finger Music: Web: middlefingermusic313.com Twitter: twitter.com/MFM_313 Instagram: instagram.com/middlefingermusic313 Facebook: facebook.com/middlefingermusic313 Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/middlefingermusic313
Follow Aztek The Barfly: Facebook: facebook.com/aztek.barfly Twitter: twitter.com/aztekthebarfly Instagram: instagram.com/aztekthebarfly Bandcamp: aztekthebarfly.bandcamp.com
Follow Foul Mouth: Twitter: twitter.com/FoulMouth313 Instagram: instagram.com/foulmouth313 Bandcamp: foulmouth313detroit.bandcamp.com
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode marks the third anniversary of Fresh is the Word and to celebrate this landmark this week’s guest is one of the first people I ever became friends with in the Michigan hip-hop scene, One Be Lo. Recently One Be Lo released a pair of Binary Star albums titled Lighty and Ears Apart. During our extended conversation, we talked about how we met and those early years of using the Internet to spread the word about Detroit and Michigan hip-hop, the hip-hop culture, how and why we identify race-wise, the new albums, and so much more. The discussions on this episode is so deep that its hard to describe it into words, just listen!
Follow One Be Lo: Bandcamp: onebelo.bandcamp.com Facebook: facebook.com/onebelo Twitter: twitter.com/onebelo Instagram: instagram.com/onebedoublelo7
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is a drummer, music businessman, producer, technologist, and musician David Frangioni. In the past, he has written for Rolling Stone, Mix, and Robb Report and the founder of the Frangioni Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring children through drums and music. Frangioni is also the author of the book Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits, which is a visual journey through the world of rock & jazz drumming along with photography from iconic rock photographer Mark Weiss. Within Crash, you’ll see drum kits from musicians such as Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, Ringo Starr, Carmine Appice, Buddy Rich, Eric Singer, Keith Moon, Peter Criss, Alex Van Halen, Lars Ulrich, Louie Bellson and many more! During our chat, we talked about Crash and what lessons we can learn behind the stories of these classic drum kits along with all the high profile bands he’s worked with in his long career in the music industry.
PURCHASE Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits From Appice to Peart to Van Halen: http://www.simonandschuster.com/books/CRASH/David-Frangioni/9781683833048
Follow David Frangioni: Web: audio-one.com Web: frangionimedia.com Twitter: twitter.com/davidfrangioni Instagram: instagram.com/davidfrangioni Instagram: instagram.com/frangionimedia
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is Toronto-born, now New York-based hip-hop producer Marco Polo. That move from Toronto to New York is the basis of Marco Polo’s new collaborative album with hip-hop legend Masta Ace (who was one episode #100) titled A Breukelen Story, available now on all formats. Marco Polo has worked with a who’s who of hip-hop throughout his time in New York and during our chat, we talked about his upbringing in Toronto, making the move to New York, his parents support, his creative process, his hip-hop influences, lessons learned during his first few years in New York, working with Masta Ace, working with all the big-named artists he’s worked with, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Marco chose his long time friend and collaborator, Shylow.
PURCHASE/STREAM Masta Ace & Marco Polo – A Breukelen Story: smarturl.it/ABreukelenStory
Follow Marco Polo: Web: marcopolobeats.com Facebook: facebook.com/MarcoPoloBeatsPA Twitter: twitter.com/marcopolobeats Instagram: instagram.com/marcopolobeats
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This week’s guest is Marni Kinrys. She is an accomplished author, dating coach, media personality and the ultimate Wing Girl who guides men and women through the often painful process of meeting, attracting and connecting with their ideal partners through her empowering workshops, one-on-one coaching and straightforward self-help books, blogs and podcasts. She’s the owner of The Wing Girl Method and also the co-host of The Ask Women Podcast with writer and comic Kristen Carney.
During our interview, Marni describes what The Wing Girl Method is and what The Ask Women Podcast is about, standing out among all the other people that give relationship advice, the topics that men most need help with, men in the #MeToo era, and how her upbringing molded her into the things that she does with The Wing Girl Method, among many other topics!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Marni chose Los Angeles-based comedian Jay Larson.
Follow Marni Kinrys: Web: winggirlmethod.com Twitter: twitter.com/winggirlmethod Facebook: facebook.com/TheWingGirlMethod Instagram: instagram.com/winggirlmethod The Ask Women Podcast: winggirlmethod.com/podcast
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is one of the most wholesome guests I’ve had on Fresh is the Word, the award-winning children’s author and illustrator DJ Corchin. With projects like Half-Cat, Do You Speak Fish?, A Thousand NO’s, and the I Feel… Children’s Book Series, among many other titles, DJ Corchin’s children’s book bring a powerful message in simple terms that also connects with the adult reader. We talked about his latest projects and how he breaks down his day creatively, how he got into creating children’s book, how to effectively write a children’s books, the mental and behavioral lessons, plans for the future, how children’s books differ now than when we were kids, collaborating with Dan Dougherty, and the 13th Chair.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. DJ Corchin chose his brother, Top 40 morning radio host Scotty K.
Follow DJ Corchin: Web: djcorchin.com Twitter: twitter.com/djcorchin Facebook: facebook.com/djcorchinauthor Instagram: instagram.com/dj_writes The 13th Chair: the13thchair.com
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: Fresh is the Word Podcast - Fresh Pick of the Week 109 - Blackbird SAM HUMPHRIES and JEN BARTEL
This episode’s pick is the new comic from Sam Humphries and one of my favorite artists Jen Bartel titled Blackbird. It’s the story of Nina Rodriguez and her believes that this magical word ruled by ruthless cabals exists within the veneer of Los Angeles, but everybody thinks she’s crazy. Jen Bartel’s artwork is always incredible and a wonderful cat shows up at the end of issue #1.
MORE INFO/PURCHASE: imagecomics.com/comics/series/blackbird
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This episode’s guest is Jayden Panesso, frontman of the Queens, New York-based metalcore band Sylar. The band just released their third album, Seasons, on October 5th and are currently on tour with Beartooth and Knocked Loose. During our chat, we talked about touring with Insane Clown Posse and Attila, the mindstate of touring, how playing the songs live goes into the making of the music, progression of the band, the new album, using music to overcome fears, being a family man, their connection to their fans, their metal influences, his hip-hop influences, and how growing up in Queens molded him.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Panesso chose Caleb Shomo, the lead vocalist of hardcore band Beartooth.
STREAM/PURCHASE Seasons: smarturl.it/SylarSeasons
Follow Sylar/Jayden Panesso: Web: sylarny.com Facebook: facebook.com/SylarNY Twitter: twitter.com/sylarny Instagram: instagram.com/sylarny Jayden Panesso’s Twitter: twitter.com/JaydenPanesso Jayden Panesso’s Instagram: instagram.com/jaydenpanesso
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: This episodes pick is the debut album Stalker from Detroit’s own Ectomorph, out now via Interdimensional Transmissions. Ectomorph (now officially comprised of BMG & Erika) recorded this whole album as is, with only one or two takes in their own studio. There was no editing at all! They wanted to capture the mood of their live performances and Stalker is even more haunting than its name. Ectomorph made one of the most dark, yet lively albums of the year. While it embraces this murky sound, it’s one of the most unique electronic music releases I’ve heard in a while. This is what techno sounds like on Halloween in Detroit.
STREAM/PURCHASE: ithq.bandcamp.com
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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On Fresh is the Word, we like to deliver wisdom through great stories from the minds of bright creatives of pop culture. Through those stories, we like to dissect the journey of our guests and present actionable lessons and advice for our listeners no matter what career or avenue of artistry they pursue.
This week’s guest is perfect for the week of Halloween, Spencer Charnas, vocalist of the Boston-based metalcore band Ice Nine Kills. The band just released their fifth studio album The Silver Scream via Fearless Records, a concept album of horror movie inspired madness with each song a tribute to a different iconic cinema classic. During our interview, we talked about Charnas’ love of horror movies and the concepts behind the songs on The Silver Scream, his favorite horror movies, the progression of the band, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Charnas chose Mike Mowery, President and Managing Partner of Outerloop Management.
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Follow Spencer Charnas/Ice Nine Kills: Web: iceninekills.com Facebook: facebook.com/IceNineKills Instagram: instagram.com/ice9kills Twitter: twitter.com/ICENINEKILLS Spencer Charnas Instagram: instagram.com/SpencerINK Spencer Charnas Twitter: twitter.com/SpencerICE9K Spencer Charnas Facebook: facebook.com/spencerINK
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK:
——————————————————————————– This episode’s pick is the Still Breathing EP from Fight the Fury, the new metal project from Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper and Skillet guitarist Seth Morrison, along with drummer Jared Ward and guitarist John Panzer III.
Order Still Breathing: lnk.to/fightthefury
Connect with Fight The Fury Facebook: facebook.com/fightthefuryofficial Twitter: twitter.com/fightthefury Instagram: instagram.com/fightthefury YouTube: flyt.it/FTFYouTube
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
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Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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This week’s guest is hip-hop artist Evidence, member of the legendary west coast group Dilated Peoples. Evidence released his latest solo album Weather or Not earlier this year on Rhymesayers, an album that tackles many aspects of his personal life in great detail. During our conversation, we talked about his 20+ years in hip-hop, the sound that has been prevalent with Evidence and Dilated Peoples, working with Alchemist, his latest album Weather or Not, how hip-hop has aged, his creative process, his current tour with Oddisee, and much more!
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Evidence chose his Dilated Peoples crew members DJ Babu and Rakaa (Iriscience).
STREAM/PURCHASE Weather or Not: https://rse.lnk.to/WeatherOrNot
Follow Evidence: Facebook: facebook.com/misterevidence Twitter: twitter.com/Evidence Instagram: instagram.com/evidence Rhymesayers: rhymesayers.com/evidence
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: This episode’s pick is another release from the Rhymesayers camp by the way of the St. Paul, Minnesota-based emcee deM atlaS and his newest project, Bad Actress. The 15-song debut full-length album is produced entirely by Ant of Atmosphere is the culmination of all the personal obstacles that Joshua Turner dealt with growing up. It’s a very emotional album and you get a peek into the deM atlaS psyche on Bad Actress.
STREAM/PURCHASE Bad Actress: rse.lnk.to/BadActress
THEME MUSIC Courtesy of Knox Money, Bang Belushi, and Foul Mouth.
SPONSOR Founded in 2015, 20×20 Apparel brings original tributes to Pro Wrestling’s classic arenas, moments and events. They look to spotlight the Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams along with the Biggest, Smallest, Strangest & Strongest. In the world of wrestling there are 100’s of shirts, promotions, flyers, social media accounts and ads. Don’t get lost in the sea of parody shirts and display fonts. We can provide professional graphic design services at a reasonable price. 20X20 also hand screen prints all tees in house. If you would like to discuss a possible run of tees, posters, koozies, foam fingers…Zubas, then drop them a line at 20x20apparel.com
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This week’s guest is Kenta Koie, the lead vocalist of the Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith. The band that formed in 2006, released their fifth studio album EX_MACHINA earlier this year. During our interview, we talked about the band’s new album EX_MACHINA, about Japanese rock culture, the progression of the band, and their connection with their fans, among other things.
Follow Kenta Koie/Crossfaith: Web: crossfaith.jp Facebook: facebook.com/crossfaithofficial Twitter: twitter.com/CrossfaithJapan Twitter (Kenta Koie): twitter.com/KenCrossfaith Instagram: instagram.com/crossfaithjapan
PURCHASE/STREAM EX_MACHINA: unfd.lnk.to/ex_machina
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: This episode’s pick is the debut album Don’t Look at the Moon from the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based metalcore band Sleep Waker, released on Stay Sick Recordings (label started by Attila frontman Chris Fronzak). Sleep Waker is an energetic and aggressive band and this is a proper and impressive debut from the Michigan natives.
PURCHASE/STREAM: hyperurl.co/sleepwaker
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On this episode we are joined by the London-based pop rocking punk band Dream Wife. Recorded backstage during their Detroit tour stop at the El Club, the members of Dream Wife – Alice Go (guitar), Rakel Mjöll (vocals), and Bella Podpadec (bass) – sat down with your Fresh is the Word host K-Fresh to talk about their rise to popularity, their humble beginnings, how the band got started, the roles of women in the music industry and the discussions that need to continue, and their open call for women & non-binary artists in select cities to open their shows.
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THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: This episode’s pick is a band that is currently on tour with Dream Wife who I was incredibly impressed by during their Detroit stop, the Los Angeles-based band Russo. The band is headed by Cailin Russo, who is the daughter of Unwritten Law’s Scott Russo. Along with Cailin Russo, the band, that only formed earlier this year, includes Tyler McCarthy on guitar, Hayley Brownell on drums and backing vocals and Sean Ritchie on bass. The band is pure fun and doesn’t take themselves too seriously with an indie pop/rock sound that is not only energetic, but funky. Russo’s EP, House with a Pool, is available now!
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This guest from this episode is the ambassador of the dubstep sound in North America, dubstep DJ, and DJ that plays dubstep among other styles, Joe Nice. As suggested by previous Fresh is the Word guest Sinistarr in episode #90 (and we show Sinistarr all the praise he deserves at the start of the show), Joe Nice gives us a history lesson in his role in bringing the original UK dubstep sound over to North America. Joe Nice has stories and we get a taste of that in this episode and so much more. We definitely need Joe Nice on the show again to tell more stories.
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This week’s guest is the Chuck Staton, vocalist and guitarist of the Providence, Rhode Island-based pop punk band Senior Discount, along with co-host of The Chuck and Brad Podcast. During our interview we talk about Senior Discount’s new album The Best Revenge, his podcast, working as a filmmaker, his comedy, and how all of those things work together and his he juggles all of those different types of creative outlets.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Chuck Staton chose filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, and podcaster Kevin Smith.
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In continuing with the 100th episode celebration, the guest for this episode is techno pioneer, Detroit’s own Carl Craig. As one of the producers and DJs that helped shape the evolution of electronic music both in Detroit and around the globe, Carl Craig has hit legendary status by continue to not only produce quality music in a variety of styles of multiple generations, but still is a staple as a DJ in the global techno community. During our chat, we talked extensively about what it is to be a good DJ and how to be a fearless DJ, along with how to balance your personal life with the DJ lifestyle, the history of Detroit techno, and Carl Craig’s childhood.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Carl Craig chose another techno pioneer from Detroit, Derrick May.
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It’s here! Episode #100! For this landmark episode, I wanted to get someone special, someone whose work has been important to me over the years. After contacting a shortlist of names, I landed on two people that fit the part, Brooklyn hip-hop legend Masta Ace and Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig (for episode #101).
During my chat with Masta Ace, we talked about his place in hip-hop history and how influential he’s been to other emcees, his career has the hip-hop era’s changed, the effect of his 2001 release The Disposable Arts, dealing with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 2000 and how he keeps his health in check, and the changes in hip-hop throughout the past generations. Masta Ace has a new album A Breukelen Story with producer Marco Polo set to be released on out Nov 9th, 2018.
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This week’s guest is comic book writer and artist Dan Dougherty, most known for Beardo and Touching Evil, and most recently illustrated Cosa Nostra and wrote Floppy Cop. During our chat, we talked about working on Cosa Nostra with Dirk Manning and on Floppy Cop with Seth Damoose, Milena Denano, and Jay P. Fosgitt, the mental health side of working on comics with dark material, working pop culture conventions, building your audience, the idea of risk when choosing projects, and the creative freedom of working with friends.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Dougherty chose author and illustrator DJ Corchin, who he worked with on You Got A Boogie.
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The guest for this episode is Ashley Adler Coro, co-founder of Can You Hear Me?, a non-profit organization that works with musicians to raise awareness, take action and provide a supportive, empowering community for teens struggling with issues such as mental health, bullying, and peer pressure. Can You Hear Me? most notably partnered with main stage bands on the Vans Warped Tour for signings, donating all proceeds to MusiCares specifically for musicians and their families who struggle with mental health. During our conversation, we talked about how Can You Hear Me? was established, what sort of conversations they have with teens, how they are able to reach out to teens, and the artists they’ve worked with, among many other things.
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This week’s guest is stand up comedian, writer, podcaster, and actress Rosie Tran (as suggested by B.J. Mendelson in Episode #89). Originally from New Orleans, Hollywood is her home now and she has performed in comedy venues both locally and internationally. She also hosts a couple of podcasts Hello Crypto Kitty (with Esther Ku) and Out of the Box. During out conversation, we talked about her move from New Orleans to Los Angeles, how she got into comedy, the difference between a sense of humor and real comedy, the mental health aspects of being a comic, crafting her material, perseverance, the roles of asian women and women in general in comedy, political correctness in the #MeToo movement, and her podcasts.
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This episode’s guest is Emily Read, the co-owner and founder of the UK-based wrestling promotion Pro-Wrestling: EVE. Established in 2009, EVE prides itself as the “Riot Grrrl” of women’s professional wrestling, and being unapologetic, feminist, punk and political! Back on May 5th, EVE ran Europe’s biggest ever women’s wrestling event,Wrestle Queendom, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. The event featured EVE stars like Charlie Morgan, Sammii Jayne, and Millie McKenzie, among others, and wrestling legends like Aja Kong and Meiko Satomura. During our interview, we talked about the inception of the Wrestle Queendom event and how everything was planned for it, the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Bishopsgate Institute Hall of Fame, the lessons to be learned by being a woman in a male-dominated wrestling industry, creating safe spaces at EVE shows, being the figurehead of EVE, keeping her individuality, the important of mental health, and dealing with her mental health.
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This is a final installment of interviews recorded at the Detroit stop of the Vans Warped Tour, this one with Sydney Dolezal & Alex Snowden from the Arizona-based rock band Doll Skin. Already wise beyond their youth, with all the members of Doll Skin only at 18 to 19 years of age, they have a sound that varies from punk, metal, and alternative. They released their debut full-length album Manic Pixie Dream Girl in the summer of 2017 and has been turning heads every since. During our conversation, we talked about their experiences on the Warped Tour, what it means being the only all-female band on the tour, the need to progress the amount of women in music while still trying to just be known as simply a band, having their parents on tour, and dealing with enjoying their youth while being a touring band, among other very interesting topics discussed.
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This is the second of three episodes with interviews recorded from the Detroit stop of the Van’s Warped Tour. We have another double header for you with first, an interview with Lauren Kashan, the lead vocalist of the Baltimore-based hardcore punk band Sharptooth, and then a chat with frontman Matt Honeycutt of the Texas-based metalcore band Kublai Khan.
Sharptooth released their debut album Clever Girl last year. They just announced they will be joining Cane Hill (lead singer Elijah Witt was on Episode #83) on tour starting on September 21st in Orlando through November 3rd in New Orleans (dates below). During our interview, we talked about being on the Warped Tour, the lessons learned by touring, her ambition and passion for music, the topic of gender identity, the representation of women and people of color in metal and hardcore and the need for allies for these discussions, the need for equality, and about their live shows.
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This is the first of three episodes with interviews recorded from the Detroit stop of the Van’s Warped Tour. We have a double header with first, an interview with the London-based singer/songwriter Tatiana DeMaria (of the band TAT), and then we get to Rob Damiani, lead singer of the British rock band Don Broco.
Tatiana DeMaria is currently rolling out her own solo material, so we talk about her decision to release music outside of her band TAT, growing up making music, along with the influence that London has on her music, having fun with music, talking with her fans, being a role model, her experience on Warped Tour, and much more.
Don Broco is currently touring off the release of their latest album Technology, an album that showed great growth from the band. In talking with Rob Damiani, we discuss how the band balances humor with serious subject manner, being on Warped Tour, the roll out of their new album Technology, and the beginnings of Don Broco.
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This week’s guest is the Detroit-born musician, producer, and composer Zo! (who you might remember as being Sy Smith’s recommendation on Episode #82). Zo! has built a great independent music career for himself as both a solo artist and a member of The Foreign Exchange collective. With a career spanning since the early 2000s, Zo! is a prime example of doing it on your own on your own terms. During our interview, we talk about his beginnings in music transitioning from being a baseball player, becoming an independent artist, his time as a school teacher, what it took to turn music into a serious career, and his time with The Foreign Exchange.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories to tell. Zo! chose singer/songwriter Carmen Rodgers (@CarmenRodgers), producer Waajeed (@Waajeed_), and singer/songwriter Monica Blaire (@monicaBlaire).
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This week’s guest is the New Jersey-based hip-hop producer Buck Dudley. Most known recently for his production on a variety of projects from hip-hop emcee CRIMEAPPLE (links to stream/purchase below). Buck Dudley is one of a select group of hip-hop artists that are reimagining the grimy east coast hip-hop sound from the 1990s into a new era. During our interview, we talked about his beginnings as a hip-hop producer, the reasons he makes music, when too much promotion is too much promotion, balancing the art form with its branding, working with CRIMEAPPLE, and much more.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Buck Dudley chose a friend of his, Church from the band Simple Man.
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This week’s guest is the Detroit born and raised DJ and producer Sinistarr. While his music is centered in drum and bass, Sinistarr definitely flirts with sounds and tempos influenced by the wide array of music that he celebrates. Currently living in Calgary, Sinistarr is enjoying over a decade now of touring as a DJ and releasing a variety of projects on labels around the world. During our interview, we talked about some of his new and upcoming releases, his beginnings and progression as a music producer, the current evolution of the drum and bass genre, and all sorts of life lessons as an independent artist.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Sinistarr chose the North American ambassador of dubstep, Baltimore-based DJ Joe Nice.
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This week’s guest is author, speaker, and comic book writer B.J. Mendelson. He gained notoriety over his humorous yet engaging books Social Media Is Bullshit and Privacy: And How to Get It Back (you can take a guess at what they are about). During our interview, we talk his comic books A National Story of Minor Significance and Vengeance, Nevada and the lessons that come with it about the self-help and mental health, diving into the world of privacy and social media, connecting with your audience, and pro wrestling.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. B.J. Mendelson chose stand-up comedian, model, actress, writer, and podcast host Rosie Tran (twitter.com/FunnyRosie).
Books Social Media Is Bullshit (St. Martin’s Press): https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250002952 Privacy: And How to Get It Back (Curious Reads): https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-How-Back-Curious-Reads/dp/1912475014/
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This week’s guest is producer and drummer Daru Jones. Most known as the drummer for the likes of Detroit hip-hop artist Black Milk and megastar Jack White, Daru Jones has been one of the go-to drummers in the music industry playing for a who’s who of hip-hop artists, even playing on Nas’ Illmatic performance at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra. Residing in between Brooklyn and Nashville, Daru Jones talents have earned him global respect throughout the music industry. During our interview, we talk about how it is performing with Black Milk and Jack White, what it takes to be a drummer that works with so many artists, and his upcoming projects including the band DMD alongside guitar wunderkind Marcus Machado and legendary Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Daru Jones chose his DMD bandmate Doug Wimbish.
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The third interview from Wizard World Comic Con Columbus is with Akron, Ohio based artist Shawn Coss, the creator of Inktober Illness/Phobias, co-owner of Any Means Necessary Clothing, and artist for Cyanide and Happiness. During our interview, we talked about being an independent artist and paying taxes, using humor to talk about uncomfortable subjects, using art to talk about mental health, his variety of projects, and all sorts of other actionable lessons.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Shawn Coss chose Michael Nemitz, co-owner of Any Means Necessary Clothing.
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The second episode this week from Wizard World Comic Con Columbus is with Tracy Lawson, an author who places herself among a couple of literary genres: young adult thrillers and digging into the past telling historical stories with a modern twist. Her latest project is the four-part dystopian series called Resistance: Counteract, Resist, Ignite, and Revolt. She is currently working on a thriller set during the Revolutionary War. During our interview, we talk about how she interacts with people at conventions like Wizard World, her Resistance series, her upcoming Revolutionary War project, the importance of telling certain stories from an actual women’s perspective, and all sorts of other actionable advice about being an independent creator.
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This episode’s pick is the monthly comic book thr
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This episode is the first of three episodes dropping this week with interviews recorded at Wizard World Comic Con Columbus. First up is Erin Schechtman Caruso, a Cleveland-based Art Director, Professional Illustrator, Fine Artist, and creator of Super Group Hugs. Simply put, Super Group Hugs are prints of your favorite pop-culture characters HUGGING! During our interview, we talk about the idea behind Super Group Hugs, how she interacts with people at conventions like Wizard World, working in a variety of artistic mediums, and how she navigates having a career in one artistic medium while having her own projects.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Erin chose award-winning photographer, designer, and illustrator Roger De Muth and comic book writer/artist Katie Cook.
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This week’s guests are a couple of highly respected names in the history of hip-hop, Del the Funky Homosapien and Amp Live. Recently, the duo collaborated on a full-length project titled Gate 13. During our interview, Del and Amp talk about how this project came together and what its like to be an independent hip-hop artist in an industry that’s ever-changing.
Each episode, the guest is asked to suggest someone from their life/career that should be on Fresh is the Word that would have good stories. Del chose both Sir Jinx and DJ Pooh and Amp Live chose anybody that was affiliated with his crew, Zion I.
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This week’s guest is Elijah Witt, lead vocalist of the New Orleans-based metal band Cane Hill. Earlier this year, the band released their sophomore album Too Far Gone via Rise Records. Cane Hill was recently featured on WWE wrestling’s NXT programming, where their songs “It Follows” and “Lord of Flies” served as theme songs to the NXT Takeover event Wrestlemania 34 weekend in New Orleans. Cane Hill also performed at NXT Takeover opening up the event and also performing wrestler Ember Moon’s entrance alongside Lzzy Hale of the band Halestorm. During our interview, Witt details the whole processes of linking up with the WWE, working with Triple H, and the whole preparation of performing at NXT Takeover in their own hometown. We also talk about Witt’s favorite wrestler these days Braun Strowman, the band’s new album, and how they’ve been able to get in front of different types of crowds to maximize their exposure. A lot of great advice about touring with different types of bands and colla
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EPISODE #82: SY SMITH – IN THIS EPISODE: This week’s guest is the Los Angeles-based soul music artist, musician, and producer Sy Smith. As an artist who has been on the independent grind for a while now, we chat about what it takes to be an independent musician when the music industry changes so much and she gives some great advice about how to swim though sometimes turbulent waters. We also talk about what went into the writing and recording for her newest album Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete.
For this episode, Sy Smith’s recommendation for a future Fresh is the Word guest is soul music artist Geno Young along with musician/composer/producer Zo!, who is already a friend of the show!
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This week’s guest is Sadie Dupuis of the band Speedy Ortiz. Recently, Speedy Ortiz released their third album Twerp Verse via Carpark Records. During our interview, we talked about how they scrapped the original plans for their third album in response to things going on in society, along with the struggles of basically being self-employed as a musician and the influence that comic books had on her upbringing and the band.
Sadie’s suggestion for a future Fresh is the Word guest is Charles Aaron, formerly of Spin Magazine. She tells some great stories about him during this episode.
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THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: This week’s pick is the new album from Detroit hip-hop artist Chr
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This week’s guest is Victor Dandridge Jr. (and his baby daughter – see below) – self-publishing comic book creator, owner of Vantage:Inhouse Productions, and currently the Wizard World Artist Alley coordinator. Dandridge (who was Kasey Pierce’s suggestion for the podcast in Episode #75) has written titles such as The Samaritan, The Trouble w/Love, the Origins Unknown series and the anthology novel, 8 Mins, while also launching his U Cre-8 Comics line, a unique bridge between comics and classroom fundamental. During our interview, we talk about what it takes to coordinate the Artist Alley at Wizard World, the important of Artist Alley for creators and future creators, making the transition into being a full-time comic book creator, the idea of becoming someone important, the importance of failure, and knowing when you’re finished with your project.
For this episode, Dandridge recommended three comic book creators for possible guests for Fresh is the Word in the future: Michael Watson,
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This week’s guest is the New Jersey born and bred hip-hop artist CRIMEAPPLE. During our interview, we talk about his new album Aguardiente, produced entirely by Big Ghost Ltd (which was the Fresh Pick of the Week back in Episode #73), along with building your brand as an extension of your artistry and keeping your integrity when you career starts ascend. CRIMEAPPLE is definitely a part of the new era of hip-hop artists bringing a lyrical heavy, dark and grimy sound reminiscent of the early days of Mobb Deep and currently in the same vein of the likes of Roc Marciano, Westside Gunn, and Conway. An aesthetic where the product is heavy in artistry and culture.
For this episode, CRIMEAPPLE chose one of his current collaborators Buck Dudley as a suggestion of someone to interview for Fresh is the Word.
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This week’s guest is the Grammy-nominated music producer and performer Nicolay. As one half of the music project The Foreign Exchange with Phonte and co-founder/co-owner of the record label of the same name, Nicolay has been able to foster a music career as an independent artist for well over a decade now. During our interview, we talked about what it takes to be an independent artist when the music industry is always changing. We also talked about the unique community that The Foreign Exchange has been able to create, especially at their live shows (you host K-Fresh has regularly been their opening DJ for their Detroit show). We also get into the making for Nicolay’s newest solo project Graciers with the North Carolina-based band The Hot At Nights, which is available now.
Nicolay’s suggestion for a future guest on Fresh is the Word is the other half of The Foreign Exchange, Phonte.
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This week’s guest is Michigan-based horror/sci-fi author and podcaster, writer of the Psycho Path horror comic series and Secrets Best Kept, Stefani Manard. We talk about growing up in Michigan, how she got into writing, the psychology behind her comic book Psycho Path, the team effort behind making a comic book, the indie creative community, and her podcast The Waystation. Coming soon, she does have another comic book on the horizon called The Last Heist, so look out for that. She’s also the owner of her own imprint Scapegoat Press.
In this week’s episode, Stefani Manard’s guest recommendation is writer/actor/filmmaker David C. Hayes. I currently read his comic book series The Rot and now I’m on to his book America’s Next Dead Model, so we’ll get him on the show soon.
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This week’s guest is a native to Kansas City, Missouri, singer/songwriter and first artist on Strange Music’s new pop imprint Strange Main, Mackenzie Nicole. After a few years of popping up on features on Strange Music label boss Tech N9ne’s various projects, Mackenzie Nicole is here with her debut album The Edge, in stores April 13th. During our interview, the 18-year-old classically trained vocalist talked about what went into the making of The Edge and growing up with the music industry being so prevalent in her life. We also talk about the unique midwest aesthetic when it comes to music artists and the power of the voice of the youth.
Her recommendation for someone that could be interviewed for Fresh is the Word was Tech N9ne (@techn9nemusic and we go into some great stories why.
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his week’s guest on the Fresh is the Word podcast is Michigan-based comic book/sci-fi/horror author Kasey Pierce. She is the author of the gore-horror novella Pieces of Madness along with her latest sci-fi comic book Norah, both available via Source Point Press. During our chat, we talked about her career as an author, the comic book community in Michigan, and the nuts and bolts that went into the making of Norah and some of the meaning behind things in the story.
Kasey’s recommendation on who I should interview is Victor Dandridge Jr. He’s a comic book creator, President and Editor-in-Chief at Vantage:Inhouse Productions, who just recently took over the Artist Alley duties for WizardWorld. Kasey has a lot of great things to say about Victor so hopefully, we can get him on the podcast in the future.
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This week’s guest on the Fresh is the Word podcast is Kris Wolf. Based in Japan, Kris Wolf is most known for her time with the Stardom women’s wrestling promotion in Japan as a member of the Oedo Tai faction. Her wiley wolfie persona is not only a sly one being a member of a heel faction like Oedo Tai, but she’s fast become one of the most well-liked Joshi wrestlers over the past few years. During our chat, we talked about how she got into wrestling and her life before moving to Japan from the USA. We also talked about her time in Stardom and about how it’s like living in Japan.
Kris Wolf is about to embark on a world tour soon, or more like a “Wolf Tour”, in Europe and the USA.
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK:
This week’s pick is a strange one. A wrestler in Japan named Maho Kurone. She is known as the “Zombie Wrestler” or the “Zombie Joshi”. With only a short time of ring experience since 2016, Maho Kurone is becoming one of the most interesting wrestlers in Japan as a part of the Toyk
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In this episode, your host Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier interviews the Toronto-based soul/electronic music producer Pursuit Grooves. We dive back to her beginnings as a music artist, her childhood, how she’s progressed a music artist, and her creative avenues outside of music, along with her new album Felt Armour, available now.
This is also the first episode where we try out something new in each interview done for Fresh is the Word. At the end of each interview, I close out with the same question that I give to them ahead of time to think about it. Basically, they are recommending someone from their life/career that we could realistically interview that would have some great stories to tell.
Pursuit Grooves chose Rashad “Ringo” Smith, an original member of Bad Boy Records’ The Hitmen production squad. Her story why she chose him is a great listen.
THE FRESH PICK OF THE WEEK: The week’s pick is the album Aguardiente by New Jersey native CRIMEAPPLE (@crimeapple), produced entirely by Big
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EPISODE #72: DABRYE – IN THIS EPISODE: Fresh is the Word is back after a six month (sorry!) hiatus with brand new episodes. For the first episode back, your host Kelly “K-Fresh” Frazier talks to Ann Arbor, Michigan-based electronic music producer Tadd Mullinix. Under his hip-hop project alias Dabrye, he recently released his new album Three/Three on Ghostly International, the final installment of his album trilogy which started in 2001 with One/Three and is the first Dabrye full-length since 2006’s Two/Three. On this episode, we talk about the history of the Dabrye moniker along with how he was able to wade the waters of an experimental hip-hop sound that he was an early influencer of.
Dabrye’s Three/Three is available now and features guests Guilty Simpson, Ghostface Killah, Doom, La Peace, Fatt Father, Roc Marciano, Quelle Chris, Danny Brown, Jon Wayne, Shigeto, Nolan The Ninja, Phat Kat aka Ronnie Euro, G&D, Clear Soul Forces, Kadence, Intricate Dialect & Silas Green, and Denmark V
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The Washington State-based Alternative Rock band Night Argent is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Band members Chase Manhattan (lead vocals, guitar), Shane Santanna (keys, guitar, drums), and Evan Taylor (bass) join K-Fresh to talk about their new EP The Fear, out now via Outerloop Records along with the history of the band. Afterward, Vstylez joins the podcast as we recap the big Mayweather vs McGregor fight.
Note that Fresh is the Word will be going on a hiatus for a month or two after this episode and will be back in the Fall with new episodes.
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Its the return of Carley Coma, lead singer of Candiria, to the Fresh is the Word podcast. Recorded at the Auburn Hills, Michigan stop of the Van's Warped Tour, K-Fresh and Carley Coma talk more about music and MMA. We discuss being on this year's Van's Warped Tour, the Mayweather vs MacGregor fight, the changes in both UFC and Bellator, and meeting MMA fighter Matt Browne. Afterward, Vstylez joins in as recap NXT Takeover Brooklyn III, WWE SummerSlam, Jon Jones flagged by USADA, and our predictions for Mayweather vs. McGregor.
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Laila K, the vocalist for the Manchester, England-based band Sonic Boom Six, is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Recorded at the Auburn Hills, Michigan stop on the Van’s Warped Tour, K-Fresh and Laila K talk their life-changing experience being on Warped this year along with the history of Sonic Boom Six. It was a very real conversation! Afterward, Vstylez and K-Fresh preview WWE NXT Takeover Brooklyn III and SummerSlam going down this weekend.
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Emily Lazar of the band and art project September Mourning is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Lazar, who goes by September in the whole September Mourning universe, created a project that cultivates the joys and struggles of everyday life and results in a sense of upliftment even through some of its dark and murky images. Recently, the first volume of the September Mourning comic book hit shelves through Top Cow Productions/Image Comics along with the new ballet-inspired September Mourning video “Till You See Heaven” from their 2016 album Volume II. No Fresh is the Word discussion segment this week (next week it’ll be back).
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This week's guest is Davey Muise, lead singer of the metalcore band Vanna. They recently announced that their current tour is their farewell tour and they will be ending the band after this year. We talk about why the band is ending and also go into other things Muise has been working on. Afterward, Vstylez joins in for the discussion segment of the show where we talk about what's going on in the world of music, pro wrestling, and MMA. Topics include:
- Paul Rosenberg becoming head of Def Jam
- UFC 214 Recaps: Jones vs Cormier 2
- Shinsuke Nakamura defeating John Cena and going to SummerSlam for the WWE Title
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This is a very special bonus episode of Fresh is the Word with K-Fresh's day at the Van's Warped Tour when it hit The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan on July 21, 2017. It was an amazing time and was able to interview a lot of great bands. Below is a break down of the interviews on this episode along with the timestamp. Additional interviews with Carley Coma of Candiria and Laila K of Sonic Boom Six from the Warped Tour will be featured separately on upcoming episodes.
Stacey Dee from Bad Cop Bad Cop (05:12) Scott Lewis from Carnifex (21:23) Chad Ginsburg and Jess Margera from CKY (33:30) Pustulus Maximus and Blothar from Gwar (42:57) Frank Novinec of Hatebreed (58:14) Ansley Newman and Jake Roland from Jule Vera (1:19:10) Tony Foresta from Municipal Waste (1:31:30) Kevin Boutot and Tom “The Hammer” Smith, Jr. from The Acacia Strain (1:50:08)
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Schuylar Croom, front man of the North Carolina-based rock band He Is Legend is the special guest week for Fresh Is The Word. He Is Legend has a new album out now called few, a project that they were able to make via a successful crowdfunding. We talk about everything that went into crowdfunding the album and also about the early years of the band. Afterward, Vstylez joins in for the discussion segment of the show where we talk about what's going on in the world of music, pro wrestling, and MMA. Topics include:
- Chris Jericho's Return to WWE Smackdown Live
- Next Week: Shinsuke Nakamura vs John Cena
- Upcoming SummerSlam Matches
- Recap of Chris Weidman vs. Kelvin Gastelum
- Preview of UFC 214: Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones 2
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Sean Harmanis of the Perth, Australia-based deathcore band Make Them Suffer joins in on the podcast this week. We talk about their new album Worlds Apart, dropping on July 28th via Rise Records. We also get into the member changes in the band and what's different on this new album, along with their upcoming tour with Enterprise Earth and Spite. Afterward, Vstylez joins in for the discussion segment of the show where we talk about what's going on in the world of music, pro wrestling, and MMA. Topics include:
- Vegan/Vegetarian lifestyles
- The concluding days of the Mayweather/Mcgregor World Tour
- The reveal that Jason Jordan is Kurt Angle's son
- Recap: Derek Campos vs. Brandon Girtz at Bellator 181
- King Mo's next fight at Bellator 185 versus Liam McGeary
- Preview of Weidman/Gastelum at UFC Fight Night
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Denver-based rap artist Young Wicked is this week’s guest on Fresh is the Word. Young Wicked got his start as one-half of the Axe Murder Boyz on Psychopathic Records, but he has since left the label and has linked up with Twiztid’s Majik Ninja Entertainment. Young Wicked has a new album out The Return of the Prodigal Son out now, so we talk about the new album and being a part of the MNE family along with his childhood and how he got into music. Afterward, Vstylez joins the podcast for the discussion segment to talk about what’s going on in the worlds of music, pro wrestling, and MMA.
Topics include: – The beginning of the Mayweather/McGregor World Tour – Gegard Mousasi signing with Bellator – Justin Gaethje’s victorious UFC debut – Robert Whittaker win over Yoel Romero for the UFC Middleweight Interim Title – Alistair Overeem vs Fabrício Werdum at UFC 213 – AJ Styles wins the WWE U.S. Title at MSG – Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns vs Samoa Joe segment on RAW – The Hardyz “Broken” gimmic
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Detroit hip-hop artist The R.O.C. is the guest for this episode of Fresh is the Word. As an original member of the rap group House of Krazees in the 1990s, we run through his whole rap career, including how things ended with his House of Krazees group members Hectic and Mr. Bones (who would go on to form Twiztid as Monoxide Child and Jamie Madrox) and all the projects he's done since then. The R.O.C. has reunited with his old House Of Krazees friends as he is signed to Twiztid's Majik Ninja Entertainment and recently released his new album Digital Voodoo.
Afterward, Vstylez joins the podcast for the discussion part of the show to talk about what's going on in the world of music, pro wrestling, and MMA. Topics include: - Jay-Z's 4:44 and all the grown-up hip-hop that already existed - Grand Rapid's own Willie The Kid - The Controversial Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn fight - Samoa Joe vs Brock Lesnar at WWE Great Balls Of Fire - Global Force Wrestling/Impact Slammiversary PPV - Scott St
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Kevin Harvey from RISE and SHIMMER Wrestling is the guest on this Beats & Body Slams Edition of Fresh is the Word. We talk about the need for the development organization known as RISE for women’s wrestling and talk about the talent involved, especially my favorite Shotzi Blackheart. Both RISE and SHIMMER will be hosting events this weekend July 7-9 in Berwyn, IL at the Berwyn Eagles Club.
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The Detroit alternative pop band Lilac Lungs are the guests this week on Fresh is the Word. We sit down with vocalist Emily Torres and guitarist Johney Birrell and talk about how the band got started, their inspirations behind their music, and about their first full-length album Eventide, among other things. Afterward, Vstylez joins in for the discussion segment of the show where we recap Bellator 180/NYC, Fight Night: Lee vs Chiesa, LaVar Ball's appearance on WWE Raw, and all the women's main events in WWE this week.
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Chad Gilbert, guitarist and founding member of the band New Found Glory, joins in on the podcast this week. Chad is a big MMA fan, so we talk about all the old school fighters that he likes. Before that, we talk about the early days of New Found Glory, their influence on the pop punk genre, and their new album Makes Me Sick. New Found Glory is currently on their North American 20 Years of Pop Punk Tour.
Afterward, Vstylez joins K-Fresh on the discussion segment of the podcast to talk about what’s going on in the world of pro wresting and MMA. Topics include: – The death of Prodigy from Mobb Deep – Megan Anderon vs Cyborg at UFC 214 – Preview of Bellator NYC PPV – Recap of Holly Holm vs Bethe Correia – Preview of OFC Fight Night Kevin Lee vs Michael Chiesa – Samoa Joe – The break up of Enzo and Big Cass
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On another Beats & Body Slams edition of Fresh is the Word, we are joined by the Dayton, Ohio-based wrestler Nevaeh Crist. She is currently the Rockstar Pro Wrestling World Champion, the first woman to hold that honor. Nevaeh also just claimed the Clash Wrestling Women’s Champion in Michigan recently. We talk about becoming the Rockstar Pro Champion and her life as a pro wrestler.
And joining in on the Beats and Body Slams discussion segment is Detroit hip hop artist and a member of the group Clear Soul Forces, The Noveliss, to talk about what’s going on in the world of wrestling among other topics including: – The death of Prodigy from Mobb Deep – The death of AIW co-owner Chandler Biggins – Recap of NJPW Dominion – Kushida’s great 2017 run – G1 Climax USA Special Preview – My Hero Academia (anime)
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The Los Angeles-based alternative pop duo Dane Petersen & Alexa San Román, known as HEIRSOUND, are the guests on this week’s episode! They are in the middle of releasing their three volume Layers EP collection and we talk about the making of the EPs along with the decision of breaking it up into the volumes. Afterward, Vstylez joins K-Fresh on the discussion segment of the podcast to talk about the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight that is now official for August 26th in Las Vegas along with other news in the world of MMA and pro wrestling.
Discussion Topics Include: – Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor – Holly Holm vs Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night – Mark Hunt’s TKO of Derrick Lewis – Bellator signs commentators Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg – Bellator’s rise in the world of MMA – How MMA fans are terrible – Lucha Underground’s Johnny Mundo and Taya Valkyrie engaged – Preview of the WWE Money in the Bank PPV – John Cena's return soon as a “Free Agent”
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For this week’s Fresh is the Word, K-Fresh is joined by Spike Slawson, the lead singer of the wildly fun cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmies along with their manager and also promoter of Incredibly Strange Wrestling, Audra Angeli-Morse. Incredibly Strange Wrestling was a wrestling promotion that started in the mid 1990s in San Francisco that mixed a lucha libre style of wrestling with crazy, controversial gimmicks along with live bands along with touring on festivals like Warped Tour, Deconstruction Tour, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Sasquatch, and Virgin Music Festival among others. Spike and Audra talk about being a part of this crazy wrestling experience along with how it fit in with the days of San Francisco before the tech companies and others came into the neighborhoods. A lot of great story behind the wrestling company and just the politics of the world are talked about.
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Impact Wrestling’s DJ Z joins us for the first Beats and Body Slams edition of Fresh is the Word. The Beats and Body Slams episodes will focus primarily on wrestling out of the main WWE roster, which would include the independent circuit, New Japan Pro Wresting, Ring of Honor, NXT, among countless other organizations. DJ Z came on board for this episode and he gave us an update on his injury scare down in Mexico City a couple months back and when he’ll be returning. We talked about his time with Impact Wrestling and how he got into wrestling. Plus, we talked music, about the music he’s produced, and about being a DJ himself. All sorts of great stories!
And joining in on the Beats and Body Slams discussion segment is Detroit hip hop artist and a member of the group Clear Soul Forces, The Noveliss, to talk about what’s going on in the world of wrestling. We talk about the amazing New Japan Pro Wrestling Best of the Super Juniors Finals with Kushida vs Will Ospreay along with previewing
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Simon Thompson, vocalist and guitarist of the South Yorkshire, UK-based alternative rock band Alvarez Kings joins K-Fresh this week to talk about what’s been going on in the band since the last time the two talked for an article for Huff Post. We talked about how their long touring with pop star Melanie Martinez went along with the making of their debut album Somewhere Between, out now on Warner Bros/Sire.
As always, Vstylez joins the podcast afterward for this week’s edition of Knuckle Up to talk about what’s going on in the world of music, pro wrestling, and MMA.
Knuckle Up topics include: – Recap of the Fozzy show at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI – How Roman Reigns WWE push compares to rap artists – The anatomy of horrible rap music – Recap of the Ho99o9/Injury Reserve show at The Crofoot in Pontiac, MI – Errol Spence Jr’s IBF Welterweight Title Victory – Cyborg was in the right to stand up to Angela Magana – Germaine de Randamie wanted to go back to 135b division – Alexander Gust
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For this week’s episode, Fresh is the Word is joined by Josh Smith, guitarist of the Sydney, Australia five-piece metalcore band Northlane. We talk about their new album Mesmer along with what went into the writing and recording process working with producer David Bendeth. We also talk about how personnel changes affected the band along with how the personal experiences that inspired the songs on Mesmer. Unfortunately, there will not be a discussion part of the show this week as schedules really conflicted, so I’m just bringing you the interview this week. Vstylez will be back next week to discuss what’s going on in the world of music, wrestling, and MMA.
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For this episode of Fresh is the Word, Adam De Micco, guitarist of the New Jersey deathcore metal band Lorna Shore, joins us as we talk about the making of their sophomore full-length album Flesh Coffin along with how it was to come up in the New Jersey music scene. Lorna Shore is currently on their headlining The Beg for Death Tour, along with Bodysnatcher, Extortionist and Hive from May 19, 2017 through June 19, 2017. As always, Vstylez joins in after to discuss what’s going on in the work of music, wrestling, and MMA.
Discussion Topics Include: – Hall & Oates / Tears For Fears Detroit Concert – The Death of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden/Audioslave) – Fresh is the Word Radio Announcement – UFC 211 Recap – WWE Backlash
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FRIENDS OF JERICHO! JERICHOLICS! For this week’s Fresh is the Word, we have lead singer of the rock band Fozzy and WWE wrestling legend Chris Jericho. Currently finishing up their seventh studio album, Fozzy just released their new single “Judas” to much success and are currently on tour. We talk with Chris Jericho about the new single along with working on the new Fozzy album, along with how his multiple careers influence each other. As always, Vstylez joins in after to discuss what’s going on in the work of music, wrestling, and MMA.
Discussion Topics Include: – RIP Christopher “Big Black” Boykins – Fozzy’s New Single “Judas” – K-Fresh’s Kickboxing Class – Recap of Canelo vs Chavez – Nothing new really in the WWE this week. – Stardom Wrestling (Japanese Women’s Wrestling) – Recap of MAKAI iZANAGI Episode 1 (Japanese Wrestling) – Preview of UFC 211 – The void of Chris Jericho already in the WWE
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Episode #50!! For this week's episode, we have Kaustubh “Stubhy” Pandav of the Chicago-based alternative rock band Lucky Boys Confusion. Stubhy is a long time wrestling fan, so we talk about some of his favorites from back in the day. Also, Lucky Boys Confusion just released their first album of new material in 10 years titled "Stormchasers" so we get into the reasons for the lay off and what into writing the new album. And as always, Vstylez joins in after to discussed what's going on in the world of music, wrestling, and MMA.
Topics Include: - Lil Yatchy vs Joe Budden - Kool G. Rap's upcoming album "Return Of The Don" - Kardinal Offishall: The True King of Canadian Hip Hop - Nate Diaz's MMA Hour Interview - Paige Van Zant's Reebok Ad - Possible Cyborg vs Megan Anderson fight - Alexa Bliss: New WWE Raw Women's Champion - The great Raw main event this past Monday - Shinsuke Nakamura highlighted in Backlash PPV - The end of Chris Jericho's current run - Kevin Owens vs AJ Styles at Bac
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For this week's episode, we have Steph O'Sullivan, one-half of the alternative rock duo Greywind. The sibling duo of Steph (vocals) and Paul (guitar) O’Sullivan come from a place located on the shore of the Lough Leane Lake in the south of Ireland, a town named Killarney, and recently released their debut album "Afterthoughts". We get into talking about their hometown along with the evolution of their sound and the making of their album. And after that interview, like always, Vstylez joins in on a discussion on what's going on in the world of MMA and pro wrestling.
Discussion Topics Include: - How the trash talking in the UFC is hurting the product - Detroit's own Kevin Lee and his upcoming fight against Michael Chiesa - Flint's own "Platinum" Mike Perry and his amazing KO of Jake Ellenberger - Al Iaquinta's KO of Diego Sanchez - Bellator's signing of 6 women's fighter for the expansion to a flyweight division - WWE's Great Balls of Fire PPV - How the WWE US Title is the only men's t
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On this episode of Fresh is the Word, our special guest is Demi from the Queens, New York-based alternative hip hop group OXYMORRONS. They have a new song out called “What’s My Name”. Along with talking about what’s going on in the band, Demi is also trained in various forms of martial arts, so we get into detail about that and how martial arts fits into his personal and musical lives, along with discussing some MMA and pro wrestling. And as always, Vstylez joins afterward to discuss what’s going on in the worlds of MMA and pro wrestling.
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For this week's podcast, K-Fresh and Vstylez are joined by Bellator MMA fighter Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal, coming off his unanimous decision win over Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at Bellator 175 in Chicago. Along with a recap of his win over Rampage, we talk indie wrestling with King Mo and his thoughts about Wrestlemania and if we will ever see him in the squared circle again. After talking with King Mo, K-Fresh and Vstylez talking about some classic rock music, more indie wrestling, and how a majority of the MMA media doesn't go after real stories about the fighters.
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On this week’s episode of Fresh is the Word, we have a huge guest, CEO of the Singapore-based ONE Championship Victor Cui. To many, Cui has been labeled as the “most powerful man in Asian MMA” and ONE Championship is the biggest MMA promotion in Asian. ONE Championship was launched in July of 2011 by multimillionaire entrepreneur Chatri Sityodtong along with Victor Cui and the promotion has grown in leaps and bounds over the past couple years. In our interview, we talked about the values behind the culture of ONE, their weight management practices, Angela Lee, the progression of women’s MMA, and the upcoming Lightweight title bout between Eduard Folayang and Ev Ting at their event Kings of Destiny on April 21st in Manila.
And like always, Vstylez joins the podcast for a discussion of what’s going on in the world of pro wrestling and MMA. Topics include:
– The passing of Jim Ross’ wife – The Usos winning the Smackdown Tag Championship – American Alpha’s tenure on the main roster – Jac
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This week’s guest on Fresh is the Word is acclaimed hip hop artist Chino XL along with singer/songwriter Rama Duke, a duo who came together to for a re-imagining of the famed Red Hot Chili Peppers track “Under The Bridge”. The single is produced by award-winning producer and founder of 1520 Entertainment Jared Gosselin. On this episode, we talk about how this new version of “Under The Bridge” came to be along with it’s modern day meaning to the community. We also touch on Chino XL’s history in hip hop, among many other things. And like always afterward, co-host Vstylez comes on to discuss what’s going on in the world of music, wrestling, and MMA. Topics include:
– King Mo vs. Rampage at Bellator 175 – Lorenz Larkin signs to Bellator – Ryan Bader possibly signing to Bellator – Claressa Shields wins headline bout on Showtime – “Platinum” Mike Perry vs Jake Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night Nashville – Kevin Lee’s win in Brazil – Recap of ONE Championship’s Warrior Kingdom – Angela Lee’s wi
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After another brief two week hiatus, Fresh is the Word is back with a special guest David Gunn, lead vocalist of the Flint, Michigan-based metal band KING 810. Along with being a musician, David Gunn is also an amateur MMA fighter who recently won his second match at Legacy Fighting Alliance’s LFA 2 event. During our chat, we talk about the controversies with KING 810 show cancellations this past December, along with how he got into MMA and how it ties into his life and his career as a musician. Gunn as an avid reader also, posting many of the books he reads on his Instagram page, so we get into some of the titles he’s been reading lately. Also, like always, I’m joined by co-host Vstylez as we talk about what’s going on in the world of music, wrestling, and MMA. Topics include:
– Ramage blocking us on Twitter – Tyron Woodley vs. Wonderboy at UFC 209 – Jorge Masvidal’s role in the UFC – The issue with UFC’s PPV main events – Demian Maia not getting his title shot – Khabib Nurmagomedov
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For this week's Fresh is the Word podcast, we are joined with Mike D'Antonio, founding member and guitarist of the metal band Killswitch Engage. Mike is a HUGE wrestling fan, so along with talking about some band stuff, we talk for about an hour about Lucha Underground, Ring of Honor, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and some WWE even. We also talk about the band working with CM Punk and how they got the name of their new album "Incarnate". Also, like always, we're joined by co-host Vstylez as we discuss the fallout of WWE Elimination Chamber and UFC 208 along with reminiscing on the late great hip hop star Big L on the 18th anniversary of his passing.
Topics Include: - The debut of Samoa Joe on WWE Raw - The Festival of Friendship (Chris Jericho & Kevin Owens) - Naomi winning Smackdown Women's Championship - Bray Wyatt finally wins WWE Heavyweight Championship - Holly Holm/Germaine de Randamie recap from UFC 208 - Anderson Silva/Derek Brunson recap from UFC 208 - The problem with the NY ju
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After a two week hiatus due to California dreaming, Fresh is the Word is back with a Bellator themed episode featuring includes from K-Fresh's time out in LA for Bellator 170 at The Forum in Inglewood, headlined by Tito Ortiz's victory over Chael Sonnen. During fight week, Fresh is the Word was able to conduct interviews with some of the Bellator fighters fighting that weekend. Interviews include Colleen Schneider, “Bomba” Vasconcelos, Chinzo Machida, Derek Anderson, Derek Campos, and Emmanuel Sanchez. And as always, K-Fresh is joined by his co-host Vstylez to discuss the hot topics in the world of MMA, pro wrestling, and we reminisced some on the passing of Detroit hip hop emcee/producer Jay Dee aka J. Dilla during the week of his birthday (February 7th) and the anniversary of his passing (February 10th).
Topics include: - Recap of Felice Herrig vs. Alexa Grasso - Recap of Jéssica Andrade vs. Angela Hill - Recap of Valentina Shevchenko vs. Julianna Peña - Recap of Jorge Masvidal vs.
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For this week’s episode, our guest is lead vocalist Carley Coma from the Brooklyn-based experimental metal band Candiria. After a 8 year hiatus, Candiria put out a much-acclaimed album in 2016 titled "While They Were Sleeping" on @metalbladerecords. Carley Coma is a big MMA fan, so along with talking about the band’s comeback, we get into a deep discussion about what’s going on in the world of MMA these days. And as always, Vstylez joins K-Fresh afterward for analyst and discussion about what’s going on in the world of pro wrestling and MMA.
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The guest this week is drummer and vocalist Jami Morgan from the Pittsburgh-based metalcore band Code Orange. They have a new album out via Roadrunner Records titled "Forever" and we getting to talking about the new music along with an in-depth discussion of another one of Jami's interested, pro wrestling and MMA. We talk about New Japan Pro Wrestling, the WWE, NXT, and the UFC. And as always, Vstylez joins K-Fresh to talk about what's going on in the world of wrestling and MMA.
Topics include: - The Genius of Chris Jericho - The Future of Kenny Omega - Yair Rodriguez vs BJ Penn at UFC Fight Night - Mark Hunt Files Lawsuit Against Brock Lesnar/UFC - Tyron Woodley vs Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson 2 at UFC 209 - Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson Interim Lightweight Title - Dana White Offers Floyd Mayweather & Conor McGregor $25 Million Each
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Fresh is the Word is back with our first episode of 2017! We are kicking it up with a bang! The special guest for this episode is the Detroit horrorcore rap duo of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child collectively known as Twiztid. We talk about their new album The Continuous Evilution Of Life’s ?’s, due out on January 27th on their own Majik Ninja Entertainment imprint. We get into the themes and the recording process of the album along with what's going on the always interesting Juggalo world. Plus, find out if they have conquered the art of levitation yet. And as always, Vstylez joins K-Fresh to talk about what's going on in the world of wrestling and MMA.
- Recap of NJPW Wrestle Kingdom
- John Cena vs AJ Styles on Smackdown
- The magic of old Starrcade's
- The retirement of Mirko Cro Cop
- Ronda Rousey's defeat at UFC 207 to Amanda Nunes
- Having honor in MMA
- Cody Garbrandt vs. Dominick Cruz at UFC 207
- Money Fights vs Title Fights in UFC
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For the final episode of Fresh is the Word for 2016, K-Fresh is joined by his co-host Vstylez back home from being in Ireland with King Mo for his victory over Satoshi Ishii at Bellator 169. News in the MMA never sleeps and we talk about all of it along with K-Fresh's trip to WWE Smackdown Live in Detroit this week. See everybody in 2017!
- Understanding the Cyborg USADA Violation
- The Unwarranted Villainization of Cyborg
- Recap of King Mo vs Satoshi Ishii from Bellator 169
- What If... King Mo vs Jon Jones?
- King Mo vs Mirko Cro Cop at Rizin FF Grand-Prix 2016
- Fighter Pay From UFC of Fox 22
- What's Going On With Jose Aldo?
- UFC 207
- World Series of Fight - WSOF 34
- Woodley vs McGregor in Ireland?
- K-Fresh Going to WWE Smackdown Live in Detroit
- Smackdown's Storyline Consistencies with Total Divas
- How Neville's Heel Turn Can Save Himself & The Cruiserweights
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For this week's episode of Fresh is the World, like always I"m joined by Vstylez phoning in all the way from Ireland as he's out there for Bellator 169 in the corner of King Mo. A little shorter of an episode this time but jammed packed with discussion of MMA and wrestling.
Topics include: - Vstylez in Ireland for Bellator 169 with King Mo - The Start of the new UFC 145lb Women’s Division - Why leaving Cyborg out of the start of the 145lb division is wrong - The return of Ronda Rousey - The mammoth Glory: Collision fight: Rico vs Badr - More on WWE Raw’s shortcoming going into Roadblock - Black champions in the WWE - Gallows & Anderson not booked correctly - Bray Wyatt could be WWE Champ
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This week on Fresh is the Word K-Fresh is joined by Vstylez to talk about what’s going on in the world of MMA and wrestling. No guests this week, but there's so much drama in the UFC, it's kinda hard being.... haha. K-Fresh is going to Toronto this weekend for UFC 206 and Vstylez will be in Ireland next week with King Mo for Bellator 169. We also talk about how the UFC lacks the ability to make new stars and that Demetrious Johnson deserves so much more respect and opportunities, plus the fall out from WWE's TLC PPV last weekend and a lot more.
Topics Include: - K-Fresh going to UFC 206 - Vstylez going to Ireland with King Mo for Bellator 169 - Chikara Pro show in Chicago - Rockstar Pro Wrestling in Dayton, Ohio - UFC turning into sports entertainment - Why Demetrious Johnson deserves more credit - UFC's lack of cultivating stars - The 145lb women's division with Cyborg - The drama with the MMMAA - The fall out from WWE's TLC PPV - Why Bray Wyatt deserves more credit - Bring Samoa Joe
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This week on Fresh is the Word K-Fresh is joined by Vstylez to talk about what’s going on in the world of MMA and wrestling. No guests this week, but we discuss the announcement of The Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association along with the upcoming UFC 206 PPV and WWE’s TLC PPV, along other topics in wrestling and MMA.
Topics include: – NXT Takeover Toronto – Why Samoa Joe is so great – WWE TLC PPV – WWE Sleeping on Bray Wyatt – Conor McGregor Getting Boxing License in California – The Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association – UFC Featherweight title: McGregor, Aldo, Holloway, Pettis – The Turbulent UFC 206 Card – Look Back at Michael Page vs Fernando Gonzalez from Bellator – Look Back at Robert Whittaker vs Derek Brunson from UFC Fight Night – Fedor Emelianenko vs Matt Mitrione at Bellator 172
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This episode of Fresh is the Word features a guest interview with former TNA wrestling champion and current staple of the indie wrestling circuit Sonjay Dutt (at 1:21:00 mark). We talk hip hop with him, including his rap debut earlier this year on the song "Moguls" by rap artist Vice (video link below). We also talk about his best memories of his time with TNA and break down this great time in indie wrestling. As always, K-Fresh is joined by Vstylez to talk about what's going on in the world of MMA and wrestling, plus we talk about some funny stories going on in our lives like all the strip clubs that are open on a late Sunday night in Toledo, Ohio and how long the line was at Chick-Fil-A at Somerset in Troy, Michigan, along with the new albums from A Tribe Called Quest and Fatt Father.
Show topics include: - Recap & Fall out from UFC 205 - Why Tyron Woodley doesn’t get the respect he deserves - The #1 contender at UFC Lightweight - NXT Takeover and WWE Survivor Series - The Joey Styl
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No guest this week on the Fresh Is The Word podcast, but your hosts K-Fresh and Vstylez break down what's going in the world with this election, K-Fresh announces giving up booze, and we talk about all the great MMA going on this weekend including UFC 205.
Topics Include: - The Presidential Election #Election2016 - K-Fresh Becoming Straight Edge - Cage Warriors & Paddy Pimblett - ONE Championship's Defending Honor - Last Week's Bellator 163 - This Week's Bellator 164 - Rizin's Open Weight Tournament - Last Week's UFC's Fight Night - Breakdown of UFC 205 - Jon Jones USADA Suspension
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This episode of Fresh is the Word features the Detroit hip-hop artist Noveliss, member of the hip hop group @clearsoulforces. We talk about his new EP "Mic Swordz", the Okada vs Omega build in New Japan Pro Wresting, NXT Takeover Toronto, and how indie wrestling parallels indie hip-hop. Like always, your host K-Fresh is joined with Vstylez for the Knuckle Up segment where we get into whats going on in the world of music, pro wrestling and MMA. As also explained on the podcast, from now on, Fresh is the Word with center around K-Fresh and Vstylez discussing music, MMA, and pro wrestling, it won't just be a segment. Additional interviews with music artists, wrestlers, and fighters coming up will be incorporated into our discussion.
Knuckle Up topics include: - Fall out from WWE’s Hell in a Cell - UFC without Rousey & McGregor - Building the 145 division around Cyborg - Werdum’s stance on the Reebok sponsorship - The IT factor for stars in MMA - Upcoming cards from UFC, Bellator, & WSO
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This episode of Fresh is the Word features the Detroit hip-hop producer Apollo Brown, who after a vast discography of projects just released a collaborative effort with @skyzoomusic titled "The Easy Truth" on @mellomusicgroup. We talk about boxing and MMA, then dive into his career and what goes into producing his project. Like always, your host K-Fresh is joined with Vstylez for the Knuckle Up segment where we get into whats going on in the world of music, pro wrestling and MMA.
Knuckle Up topics include: - WWE Women's Division (and K-Fresh's love of Alexa Bliss) - The role of black wrestlers in the WWE - AJ Styles and how phenomenal he is - The shortcomings of Raw - WWE's Hell in a Cell PPV - Anthony Pettis vs. Max Holloway added to UFC 206 - Former UFC Champ Shane Carwin Accepts Offer To Fight Fedor Emelianenko at RIZIN
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Welcome to the new episode of Fresh Is The Word. Your host K-Fresh is back with all sorts of new flavor in the world of music, wrestling, and combat sports. We have the second part of the interview with Detroit born, now Los Angeles transplant House Shoes and we talk about growing up and getting into hip-hop and venture into his current life running his Street Corner Music label and being a father. Also, on the Knuckle Up segment, Vstylez and K-Fresh talk about what’s going on in the world of music, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
Knuckle Up topics include: – Colin Kaepernick kneeling controversy. – The New York Post's hit piece on New York hip hop artist Ka – UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley's recent comments about double standards for black fighters – George St-Pierre's exit from the UFC - Bellator 162 - SHLEMENKO vs. GROVE and APPELT vs. LASHLEY - Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz, January 21st at the Forum in Los Angeles – Goldberg's return to WWE
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Welcome to the new season of Fresh Is The Word. Your host K-Fresh is back with all sorts of new flavor in the world of music, wrestling, and combat sports. After a hiatus for the summer, Fresh Is The Word is back and better than ever. For the season premiere, we have the first part of a two part interview with Detroit born, now Los Angeles transplant House Shoes and we talk about growing up and getting into hip-hop and venture into his current life running his Street Corner Music label and being a father. Also, we unveil a new feature of the podcast called “Knuckle Up”, a weekly segment with Detroit hip-hop artist and wrestling/mixed martial arts connoisseur Vstylez as we talk about what’s going on in the world of music, wrestling, and mixed martial arts.
Knuckle Up topics include: – Our introductions into the Detroit hip hop scene, wrestling, and mixed martial arts – Ronda Rousey’s return – King Mo headlining Bellator 169 in Ireland – Rizin Fighting Federation – Charles “Krazy Horse”
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Welcome to episode #28 of Fresh Is The Word. This is sort of like a season finale for the podcast. Fresh Is The Word is going on a brief hiatus for a little while to recharge the batteries and freshen the word. The best episodes thus far have been the more personal ones, so that's the path that I want to continue to go on. For this episode, we have two interviews, one with Savannah Hudson of the Los Angeles-based pop band The Heirs, and the other is with Lizzy Ellison of the Portland-based indie rock band Radiation City. Both interviews were done within the past few months before they were both on their ways to Detroit for their own respective shows. Enjoy and definitely expect some good things on Fresh Is The Word in the near future.
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For episode #27, our special guest is Jessica Dobson of the Seattle-based band Deep Sea Diver. We talked about having her own band after years of being a part of other bands, being signed to a major label early in her career, the new Deep Sea Diver album "Secrets", the dynamics of the band, growing up as a kid, how she got into music, their live show, and we ever talked about some WRESTLING!
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For episode #26, we have Detroit hip hop artist Zelooperz, a member of Danny Brown's Bruiser Brigade. We talked about how he linked up with Danny Brown, dealing with haters, what is makes to be an artist, his paintings, what sort of kid he was, how he developed his sound, the Bruiser Brigade, and about how gangsta his mother is.
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For episode #25, we have Queens, New York hip hop writer and producer Supa Dave West, most known for his work with De La Soul. He's currently in the studio with De La Soul mixing and mastering the new De La Soul as he is also the executive producer of it. We talked about the passing of Phife Dawg, growing up in Queens, his father, getting into playing music, how he started producing, working with De La Soul, how the successful Kickstarter has helped them, his work on The Grind Date, working with J. Dilla, his favorite people to work with, working with E-40, his dream projects, and what he has up in the future.
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For episode #24 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks with guitarist and founder of the British metal core band Asking Alexandria, Ben Bruce. We talk about the band's new frontman Denis Stoff and their history with their former singer Danny Worsnop and what lead to his exit from the band, along with the beginnings of Asking Alexandria, their creative process, and where he would love this band to go creatively.
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For episode #23 of Fresh Is The Word, K-Fresh talks to Michael Orlando, founder and front man of the band Vampires Everywhere. We talked about resurrecting the band after a hiatus, dealing with the music industry, the beginnings of the band, the new album "Ritual", the themes of the new album, his influences, and how he originally get into music.
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For episode #22 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks with the Detroit indie pop duo Gosh Pith. With Josh and Josh, we talk about how they first met, how they first started making music, where they grew up, the Okayplayer message board, working at Assemble Sound, the sense of a musical community, and the whole Gosh Pith sound. Plus, we get a few words from Questlove and Black Thought recorded during a press interview at the Garden Theater this past Wednesday during a free show by The Roots sponsored by Martell Cognac.
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For episode #21 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh has a chat with a west coast hip hop pioneer Kokane, who was signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records and co-wrote song with N.W.A., Eazy-E, and Above The Law. We talk about how everything surrounding the L.A. riots mirror a lot of whats going on today, the Ruthless Records days, the diss records, working with Dr. Dre and Snoop later on, having a musical family, and his new album The King Of G-Gunk, due out March 18th.
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For episode #20 of Fresh Is The Word, the guest is Portland-based electronic music producer/singer/song-writer Natasha Kmeto and we talked about her new album Inevitable, how she’s progressed as an artist, the music scene in Portland, and how this new album helped her tackle her queer sexuality and how there needs to be more of an open discussion on the topic.
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For episode #19, your host K-Fresh talks with the Metro Detroit five-piece alternative rock band Stories Untold about how the band got started, what bands influenced them, how they all met, how they all got into music, sassy hair flips, and some of the crazy moments of their live shows already. Plus, before the interview, K-Fresh talks about going to WWE Monday Night Raw in Detroit and the Road to Wrestlemania, the WWE signing of Shinsuke Nakamura to NXT, and more commentary on the whole House Shoes / J. Dilla Foundation situation.
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For episode #18 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks about the upcoming Elzhi album “Lead Poison” and his falling out with Elzhi, his thoughts on the HipHopDX article on the Ma Dukes/House Shoes beef, the retirement of wrestler Daniel Bryan, and the passing of ECW original Axl Rotten. For this week’s guest, we have electronic music artist Fritz Helder, formerly of the band Azari and III. He has a new EP out called Force of Nature. We talk about the EP and why it was time for him to start a solo career, along with talking about his time with Azari and III and a whole slew of other things. ENJOY!
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Episode #17 of Fresh Is The Word is a special edition. No guests! Just me, your host K-Fresh, telling stories of the late great Jay Dee aka J. Dilla aka James Yancey and how his music influenced me and my life and led me to start the web site Renaissance Soul which led to so many other great things in my life. It has been 10 years since his passing and we all miss him. Long live Jay Dee.
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For episode #16 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk with Trevor Strnad, lead singer of Michigan based metal band The Black Dahlia Murder. We talked about the early years of the band, how they got started, what they were doing at that time, some of the other bands that were around, the metal scene now, the new album Abysmal (out now on @metalbladerecords), and the feedback from the fans.
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For episode #15 of Fresh Is The Word, I get to talk with one of my favorite rappers of the past 5 years or so, Mr. MFN eXquire from Brooklyn, New York. He hit the blogosphere back in 2011 with his track “Huzzah” and its remix featuring Despot, Heems, Kool A.D., Danny Brown and El-P. He’s had a slew of mixtape including Lost in Translation, Merry eXmas & Suck My Dick, and Kismet. However, we don’t talk about music at all on this podcast, we talk wrestling and lots of it!!
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For Episode #14 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk to the Los Angeles-based hard rock band Stitched Up Heart. I first heard about this band when they were on tour with One-Eyed Doll and they were back in the neighborhood recently as we did this interview at the Ink Addict Flagship store in Ferndale, Michigan. We talked about the epic ping pong battle I witness when I got there, along with how the band started, their new album, working with @Another-Century Records, kitties, and I even educated them on Detroit strip clubs.
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For episode #13 of Fresh Is The Word, I chat with Miami-based hip hop artist Sylvan LaCue. Formerly known as QuESt, Sylvan LaCue just released his new “Evangeline” EP and is currently working on his forthcoming “Far From Familiar” album, due out in the Spring. His music under his real name of Sylvan LaCue has been a bit of an introspective journey, but for this episode of the podcast, we set all that aside and talk about another one of his loves, WRESTLING! We talk about all the dynamics of the WWE and even lay out some predictions for this Sunday’s Royal Rumble.
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For episode #12 of Fresh Is The Word, I talk music and wrestling with hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle. We talk about the death and influence of David Bowie, his new project Cavanaugh with Serengeti, working with @MelloMusicGroup, getting started in music, growing up in Chicago, college, his inspirations for his songs, then we talked about WWE wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, the Bullet Club, Kevin Owens, NXT, and predictions for this Sunday’s WWE Royal Rumble 2016.
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Welcome to the episode #11 of Fresh Is The Word with your favorite deceased gangsta, Blaze Ya Dead Homie. He has a new album out now on Majik Ninja Entertainment. We talked about how he got into making music with 2 Krazy Devils, meeting Jamie Madrox and Monoxide during the House Of Krazees days, linking up with Psychopathic Records, his relationship with the fans, what inspired the Blaze Ya Dead Homie persona, touring with ICP & @officialtwiztid, watching WWF wrestling and how the announcers are such a vital part of the whole wrestling experience, the new album The Casket Factory, and how he’s progressed throughout his career.
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For episode number 10 of Fresh Is The Word, we have Detroit’s own Jax Anderson of the band Flint Eastwood. She has a new EP out now called Small Victories. We talked about wrestling, growing up on the east side of Detroit, getting into music, her first projects, forming the Flint Eastwood project, turning songs into hood versions, the new EP Small Victories, and working at Assemble Sound studio.
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Welcome to this bonus episode of Fresh Is The Word as a small tribute to Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister as he passed away on December 28th, days after his 70th birthday on Christmas Eve. I was lucky enough to interview Lemmy recently, so I wanted to present the audio from that interview. This interview was done over the phone back in September 2015 just after Motörhead’s Detroit show at The Fillmore. I covered the show for Huffington Post Detroit. Its not that long of an interview but there was definitely some funny parts to it. Rest In Peace Lemmy. Lemmy Is God!
Interview record in September 2015.
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Welcome to episode #8 of Fresh Is The Word, the final edition of 2015. This week we have Detroit hip hop legend Phat Kat aka Ronnie Cash aka Ronnie Euro. We talked about how he got into hip hop, the east side vs the west side of Detroit, how he got on working with Jay Dee aka J. Dilla, working with Dilla, the Dilla legacy, his hip hop career working with record labels, getting healthy, and his new record “Re-Dedication To The Suckers”.
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It’s episode #7! This week we have world-renowned rock music and heavy metal radio host Eddie Trunk. For those that don’t know, in his early days working at Megaforce Records, he signed Metallica and Anthrax, along with a slew of other bands, including reviving the career of Ace Frehley. He’s currently has his own XM Radio show along with hosting already 14 seasons of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic with Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. We talked about his career and some of the dynamics of being an interviewer.
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Your favorite heels Steve O and Knox Money join your host K-Fresh again for another SHOOTCAST episode of Fresh Is The Word. We talk about Knox Money and Steve O’s album “Going Over”, wrestlers in movies, our favorite announcers of all time, why Kirby’s is THE last place you should get a coney, Tony Schiavone’s mustache back in the day, and K-Fresh buries a few people straight shoot! We trying to get that Bud Light Lime sponsorship!
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For episode #5 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh was able to kick it on the tour bus for a little bit with a punk rock legend Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein (formerly of The Misfits) along with his fellow band mate with his new band DOYLE, Alex “Wolfman” Story (who’s in another band Cancerslug). We talked about the formation of the band and even the time Doyle was on WCW wrestling with The Misfits and Vampiro.
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For this episode of Fresh Is The Word, we introduce a new segment of the podcast called the SHOOTCAST! It’s like a group discussion shoot with various guests talking about the all sorts of nonsense about the history and the present day happenings in the world of music and pro wrestling. Crack open a couple brews and enjoy the SHOOTCAST.
The SHOOTCAST podcasts will generally come out later in the week each week while there will still be the one-on-one interviews at the top of each week. For the first SHOOTCAST, we have the good brothers Knox Money and Steve O. They have an album out now called "Going Over”. For more information on that, visit http://knoxmoney.bandcamp.com.
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For podcast #3 of Fresh Is The Word, our guest is Michigan-based wrestler Hakim Zane from the XICW promotion. He’s done some work with Ring Of Honor and Chikara Pro in the past. We talked about hip-hop and how it fits into his wrestling persona and about how he broke into the wrestling business, doing promos, staying healthy and fit, the people who influenced him, his favorite opponents, the appeal of the indie organizations, and his in-ring persona.
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For episode #2 of Fresh Is The Word, your host K-Fresh talks to Junior and Kimberly Freeman of the band One-Eyed Doll about their new album "Witches" and its theme centering on the Salem Witch Trial hysteria.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Fresh Is The Word podcast. This is a podcast about music and wrestling, and for the first episode, your host K-Fresh has Detroit hip hop artist Finale. Recently, Finale released his new album Odds & Ends produced entirely by Oddisee on the Mello Music Group record label.
On the podcast, we talk about his new album, his family, meeting Canibus for the first time, working with Mello Music Group, Apollo Brown, working day jobs, the girls I used to bring back to the crib when we were room mates, relationships with women, the dynamics of marriage, coming up in the Detroit hip hop scene, how the movie Roadhouse change his life, and the maturation of hip hop.
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