Fueled By Death Cast

Chad Gray knew he wanted to pursue a career in music from a young age. Music is powerful and can help change your life or even save it, and this was definitely the case for Chad as a young boy. Many of his darker lyrics reflect the tough times he went through and he finds solace in being able to write and perform music. As lead singer with Mudvayne and HELLYEAH, Chad has helped define the evolution of metal music and continues to be a driving force in the industry. Hear his incredible story.   Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/chadgray

Legendary bassist Blasko returns to the podcast! Blasko was a guest way back on the fourth ever episode so we had a lot to catch up on. From his early days in Cryptic Slaughter to playing with Rob Zombie and meeting Zakk Wylde for the first time, Blasko has always wanted to work hard to succeed as a musician. Find out what keeps him motivated even to this day, and his strange connection to Tiger King! Full transcript and links can be found at www.deathwishcoffee.com/blasko2 Check out Blasko's first guest appearance at www.deathwishcoffee.com/blasko  

A new dinosaur species has been unearthed on the Isle of Wight, a Trilobite was found with its eye still intact 400 million years later, and scientists reveal new findings about the best-preserved armored dinosaur in the world, the famous Sleeping Dragon.

Matt Harvey started the deathgrind metal band Exhumed when he was 15 and he has continued to create music around his favorite genre, horror. Matt joins the show to talk about his writing process, the new split album with Gruesome, and his clove of comic books. Full transcript and links at www.deathwishcoffee.com/exhumed

Are sea monsters real? For centuries we thought that strange and terrifying creatures roamed the deep and were seen by ships and communities living by the water. But science has proven that many of these sightings can be explained away with the discoveries of new species and DNA testing of carcasses washing up onshore. But is that the full story?

Tom Hunting is a force to be reckoned with behind the drums. Tom helped to form the legendary metal band Exodus in the late 1970s alongside highschool friends including Kirk Hammett, who left the band to join the then-unknown Metallica. Tom talks about the early days of the band, his passion for writing and performing, and what is next for Exodus. Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/tomhunting

Thwip! David Elson started out as a competitive free-runner and basically 'fell' into doing stunt work. Doubling and performing stunts on TV shows like The Unit and Teen Wolf eventually led David to try on the Spidey suit for Amazing Spider-Man and has continued to help create the iconic superhero with the stunt team and coordinators on Spider-Man Homecoming and Avengers Infinity War. Though David reveals that it's not hard to bring the webhead to life when Tom Holland actually IS Spider-Man! Check out the full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/davidelson

In this episode of the Sunday Science mini-episode, I look at some astonishing and startling recent stories surrounding space exploration. Scientists may have confirmed the age of the universe and are finding promising leads to more metal resources on the moon. But the biggest story comes from the New York Times and the Pentagon as more reports of the truth behind UFO's and craft not of this world are coming out.  

Matthew Lynch has trained in the martial art of Shinkendo and has been studying Japenese Swordsmanship for years under Headmaster Obata Kaiso and hold high ranks in Shinkendo and Toyama Ryu styles of swordsmanship. Matthew is an instructor at Mashuu Dojo in California is also a close friend and teacher of weapons master Anthony DeLongis who was on a previous episode. Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/matthewlynch

It's the return of the Sunday Science Series. This week I look at a recent discovery of two mummies unearthed in Egypt. Buried alongside coins with the face of Cleopatra, these mummies could be a marker on the trail to uncovering the tomb of Cleopatra, ancient Egypt's most famous queen.

John Hunter Nemechek grew up in the pits of NASCAR. Now, he is racing in 2020 for the Rookie of the Year title and driving the number 38 car sponsored by Death Wish Coffee. John Hunter talks about learning to drive, the difference between racing cars and trucks, and what fuels him to keep going. Check out the full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/johnhunter

Mickie James is a force to be reckoned with. She is the only woman in the history of wrestling to hold the WWE Women's, WWE Diva's, and TNA Knockout Championships, and currently has nine championships under her belt. But outside the ring, Mickie also loves to nerd out at conventions and meet her fans, and we have a lot of fun in this episode. Plus, this is PART THREE of our three-part GAWTV series - what is GAWTV you ask? Why it's the new show Grown-Ass Women starring three amazing ladies: Lisa Marie, SoCal Val, and Mickie James. We got all three hosts to be guests in their very own episodes of our show, so make sure you listen to all three! Full transcript and more with Mickie James at www.deathwishcoffee.com/mickiejames Part 1 with Lisa Marie at www.deathwishcoffee.com/lisamarie Part 2 with SoCal Val at www.deathwishcoffee.com/socalval    

SoCal Val is known throughout the wrestling community as a hard worker and a larger than life personality. Working both behind the scenes, in front of the cameras, and sometimes even in the ring, Val was everywhere you wanted to be and she took you along for the ride. Now she is focused more on fashion than ever, even coining the phrase "The Art of Over Dressing" which she explains fully in this episode. Plus, this is PART TWO of our three-part GAWTV series - what is GAWTV you ask? Why it's the new show Grown-Ass Women starring three amazing ladies: Lisa Marie, SoCal Val, and Mickie James. We got all three hosts to be guests in their very own episodes of our show, so make sure you listen to all three! Full Transcript and more with SoCal Val at www.deathwishcoffee.com/socalval Part 1 with Lisa Marie at www.deathwishcoffee.com/lisamarie Part 3 with Mickie James at www.deathwishcoffee.com/mickiejames  

You know her as Victoria or Tara while she was in the ring, becoming a seven-time Women's champion between the WWE and Impact Wrestling. Lisa Marie might be retired from wrestling now, but that doesn't mean she has slowed down. Tune in to hear stories from her incredible career and what is next. Plus, this is PART ONE of our three-part GAWTV series - what is GAWTV you ask? Why it's the new show Grown-Ass Women starring three amazing ladies: Lisa Marie, SoCal Val, and Mickie James. We got all three hosts to be guests in their very own episodes of our show, so make sure you listen to all three! Full transcript of Lisa Marie and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/lisamarie Part 2 with SoCal Val at www.deathwishcoffee.com/socalval Part 3 with Mickie James at www.deathwishcoffee.com/mickiejames  

Welcome back to the podcast the incomparable Zack Ward, and this time he brought his friend and writing partner, James Cullen Bressack. Zak and James talk about how they met and what it's like to work together creatively on movies like Restoration and Bethany, and what is next for the talented duo. Full transcript and more at deathwishcoffee.com/zackandjames

Since the 90s, Jim Cockrum has helped entrepreneurs get their business off the ground and on the way to being successful. Jim talks about his method, tips and tricks to start a business the right way, and one of his biggest success stories, Mike Brown of Death Wish Coffee.   Get Jim's book, Silent Sales Machine on Amazon   Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/jimcockrum

Kate Hackett does it all. Writer, producer, actor, and more, Kate joins the podcast to talk about her career including the Amazon web series Classic Alice and the brand new sci-fi short, The Long Dig. Find out what keeps Kate creative in this inspiring episode. Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/katehackett

Raven always had a vision for a band of misfits to create music and tour the world with their dark carnival. That dream has become a reality, with Raven Black touring extensively and releasing albums and comic books at the behest of their loyal following Raven's Rejects. Hear more of this incredible musical journey from Raven herself and find out what fuels her passion. More about Raven Black and the new album The Key: www.ravensrejects.com Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/ravenblack

Will Putney is a force of sound in the music industry. Whether writing music and playing in END or Fit For An Autopsy, or being behind the soundboard to produce albums for Body Count or Thy Art is Murder, Will is constantly honing his sound and his craft. Listen to his story and be inspired to start your own musical journey.  Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/willputney

From appearing in TV shows like Alias, Heroes, and Lost, to movies like A Star is Born, Paterno, and Star Wars, Greg Grunberg works hard to never slow down. Greg joins the podcast to talk about his career, his love of cooking and coffee, and some of his passion projects like The Insiders. Plus hear about his charity work, his graphic novels, and his music career. Make sure to look up some great summer watching including Group Sex, Burning Dog, and of course, Big Ass Spider.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B06XKM8JKJ/ref=dp_st_0545826047 Full transcript and links at www.deathwishcoffee.com/greggrunberg

The riff reigns supreme. Guitarist and vocalist Bill Kielty joins the podcast to talk about the beginning of O Zorn! and how all the members are stage hardened veterans of the Long Beach music scene. Plus, hear details on the newest album and what is next for the band. Check out more from O Zorn at https://ozorn.bandcamp.com/ Read the full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/ozorn

About to release the new record 'Like a House on Fire' with his band Asking Alexandria, guitarist and vocalist Ben Bruce joins the podcast to talk about his passion for music and how the new album was created. Hear more about Ben's story on the full episode. Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/askingalexandria

Buzz Osborne, a.k.a. King Buzzo, has left his mark on the music industry as one of the founding members of the Melvins and Fantomas. Now he is ready to release his second solo record, The Gift of Sacrifice, with help from Trevor Dunn on bass. Buzz talks about playing crappy guitars, writing new music, and never stopping. Also, Mike Patton should hear Buzz's idea about a new all-encompassing band!   The Gift of Sacrifice from King Buzzo is available everywhere on May 15, 2020   Full episode with transcript and links at www.deathwishcoffee.com/kingbuzzo

For the final episode of The Alien Series, I wanted to talk about some of my favorite movies and television series surrounding aliens and UFOs. In the last five episodes, we have looked deep into the science and research surrounding UFO sightings and alien encounters. All of this has affected pop culture in a big way, and many different movies and TV shows have been created around the premise of aliens. As an added bonus, I asked some of the employees at Death Wish Coffee, including CEO and founder Mike Brown, their thoughts on if we are alone in the universe and what their favorite TV show or movie is.

Vincent Price joined up with Body Count in 2001, but he has been a sought after guitar tech in the industry long before that. Vincent talks about his passion for creating music, writing, and recording the new record Carnivore, and who in the band uses social media the most (It's not Ice-T!) Check out the full interview with the transcript at www.deathwishcoffee.com/bodycount

Joseph Ruud has been entertaining crowds for years in the ring, most recently as WWE superstar Erick Rowan. He joins the podcast to talk about what's next and what fuels his passion for wrestling.   Check out the transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/erickrowan

Project Blue Book was the most extensive research done on UFO sightings by the government and the military - until the members were told to stop investigating. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI, has created many continuous projects using radio telescopes all over the world and continues to this day. Hear about the origins and findings of both of these organizations, as well as new alien theories from theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku and MUFON member Henry Zebrowski. Previous episodes of The Alien Series are available on the Death Wish Coffee Company YouTube page and wherever podcasts are found.

There's never a dull moment for Detective Harry Bosch. To celebrate the season 6 release of the hit television series, we have Titus Welliver — Bosch himself — return to the podcast. Find out about the return of Coltrane the dog, the upcoming final season, and when Titus was a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen to hear more.   Hear the first time Titus was on the podcast at www.deathwishcoffee.com/titus

In part four of The Alien Series from Fueled By Death Cast, I begin to look deeper into some of the societies and research groups that have been created to look for truth in the UFO phenomenon. Do you believe that aliens exist, and other worlds supporting life are out there in the universe? I ask retired astronaut Nicole Stott, MUFON member Henry Zebrowski, science fiction author Larry Niven, and theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku their thoughts on aliens and UFOs. The Men in Black, MUFON, CUFOS, and more are the groups focused on in this installment.

Troy Sanders is a busy guy. From writing lyrics, singing, and playing bass in the heavy metal band Mastodon, to playing in two supergroups Gone is Gone and Killer Be Killed, he joins the podcast to talk about his passion, his focus, and the promise of new music from all three bands.

In the third episode of The Alien Series, take a look at some of the most famous, and most mysterious, cases of encounters with extraterrestrials and alien abductions. Have little green men, or maybe greys, visited our planet? Have aliens experimented on humans after abducting them, or even mated with us? Find out what you believe in this episode. Don't forget to watch Part One and Part Two, available on our YouTube channel, and listen to full episodes on Apple Music and Spotify

Elder is a four-piece, genre-pushing band with a new album on the way. Guitarist, singer and songwriter Nick DiSalvo joins the podcast to talk about the new track Embers, the forthcoming album Omens, and the legacy of progressive heavy rock. Listen to learn more about all things Elder.

In this episode of The Alien Series, dive into sightings from the turn of the 20th century, including mysterious airships, foo fighters, and strange lights in the sky. Detailing some of the most famous and most mysterious cases from the modern era of UFO sightings, this episode just scratches the surface of reports concerning alien spacecraft and UFOs over the last 100 years.

The world is different now because of the pandemic, and a lot of us are stuck inside in isolation. I wanted to talk to someone who is uniquely trained for living in isolation so I called retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott. Nicole spent 18 days underwater training to go to space, and over 100 days living in isolation on the International Space Station. Hear more about her tips for coping with your circumstances and her hopes for the future.

Comedian. Actor. Podcaster. Henry Zebrowski is many things, including inspirational. Henry talks about his comedy roots, the Last Podcast on the Left, his role in Wolf of Wall Street, and the state of the world. Listen to find out more.   Hear more from the Last Podcast Network with Jackie Zebrowski  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lPBvDSUxMHkQpfv94hulX   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jackie-zebrowski/id1184104196?i=1000461365360   www.deathwishcoffee.com/jackiezebrowski

Beings from another world. Ancient astronauts. Little green men. Aliens. What is our infatuation with extraterrestrials, and where does science come into play? In this first episode of our multi-part series on aliens, I look at some of the earliest accounts of UFOs and aliens from ancient history. Are we alone in the universe?  

Batman is going Death Metal. Yeah, you read that right. In this interview, legendary comic book artist and penciler Greg Capullo opens up about the upcoming adventure — Dark Knights: Death Metal. Listen to learn more. 

Ever feel the need to smash some sh*t? Well, so did Christina and Jacky, the two founders of The Breakthrough Squad. Their message is simple: Reveal! Release! Reclaim! With their mobile break room, you can walk out of your office, smash some stuff (safely) to let go of stress and tension, and return to work ready to kick some ass. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/pg/thebreakthroughsquad

We all sleep, but have you ever wondered why we do, and how we actually fall asleep? Look deeper and uncover some of the mechanisms and science behind what our bodies go through when we fall asleep, and how we are still learning exactly what parts of our brain dictate how and when we sleep. Plus, does caffeine affect sleep patterns? Don't think too hard about this, or you might lie awake at night, surfing the TV, trying to figure out how to fall back asleep.

Wyclef Jean is a Grammy award-winning musician and producer, appearing twice on this podcast. Hear some of his best stories from interviews, including how he was an extra in an Eric B. and Rakim music video as a kid, his passion for performing and creating a music community, and how Pink Floyd’s "The Wall" influenced the creation of "The Score" by The Fugees.

Every four years (mostly) we celebrate Leap Year and add an extra day to the calendar. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? Let's break down the math, science, and history behind this strange calendar practice. Also, why does the month of February even have 28 days?

Kyle Sanders plays the bass with intense passion, and it shows. Joining the band HELLYEAH in 2013, Kyle started playing at an early age and influenced his younger brother Troy (Mastadon) to pick up the instrument as well. We talk about his time with Bloodsimple, what's next for HELLYEAH after the untimely death of drummer Vinnie Paul, and how Kyle is giving back to the next generation of musicians with the Let There Be Rock School.

Keeping up with the paranormal theme this week, this is a special replay of last year's science segment all about ghosts. Plus, special bonus features include talking with spirit medium Tiffany Rice, the most recent guest on the podcast, about spirits and also Lizzie Borden and the horrific murders. Are ghosts real? 

Tiffany Rice is a bridge between the living and the dead. We bring the spirit medium back to the Lizzie Borden House and Museum — the infamous location for two brutal unsolved murders — to talk about her first-ever paranormal connection. Hear her inspiring story and decide for yourself if ghosts are real. Full transcript available at www.deathwishcoffee.com/tiffanyrice.

Welcome to another Science Hindsight 2020 episode. The Voyager 2 spacecraft has been in the news recently, which made me want to revisit the origins of this historic mission. Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977 and have helped to give us a better understanding of our solar system, visiting Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Before leaving the solar system entirely, Voyager 1 looked back and snapped the famous 'family portrait' with the iconic Pale Blue Dot photo. For the 30th anniversary of the Pale Blue Dot, the photo has been remastered, and this episode follows the journey of these incredible spacecraft as they continue to transmit data almost 12 billion miles away.

Welcome Scott Smith to the 165th episode of the podcast. Scott is a world traveler and missionary that has helped underprivileged kids and communities around the world, traveling to six different countries in 2019. In fact, Scott and a team of over 20 people climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for new schools and sports complexes for communities in Kenya. He also took some of the World's Strongest Coffee to the top of the mountain as well. Hear Scott's inspiring story and learn how you can become a part of it. Check out www.deathwishcoffee.com/scottsmith for more info and the full transcript

On this week in science from Fueled By Death Cast, first, we take a long look at the Sun. Well, not literally, because that is where Hawaii's Inouye Solar Telescope comes in. This groundbreaking technology allows scientists the closest and most detailed looks at our favorite star, and the first images are stunning. Then, a 3,000-year-old mummy whose name was Nesyamun 'speaks' for the first time since his death. Scientists have 3D printed the man's vocal tract and reproduced a sound that could be very close to what Nesyamun sounded like when he was alive. Finally - have you ever been listening to the radio and the signal was interrupted or the station changed suddenly? Well, science might finally have the answer to why, and it is thanks to studying Mars.

Death Wish Coffee Company Employee Episode #31 D-MAN IS BACK! On a very special employee feature and the 164th episode of the podcast, Dustin Alexander gets back on the mic. Dustin was the co-conspirator behind Fueled By Death Cast and co-hosted the show for the first two seasons before becoming the head of logistics here at Death Wish Coffee. We talk about what his new role entails and how he has evolved from a part-time K-Cup packer to managing the logistics team. Plus, Dustin and I reminisce about some of our favorite experiences together on the show including interviewing Zakk Wylde in his recording studio, The Black Vatican, on the monumental 100th episode. Don't miss a minute of fun with the return of The Amazing D-Man. Check out the full transcript and video clips at www.deathwishcoffee.com/dustin

Welcome to the first-ever REINCARNATED episode of Fueled By Death Cast. I will be giving new listeners a look back at earlier episodes in the reincarnated series, and fans of the show since the beginning can relive some of the best bits of previous podcasts!  This week is all about Groundhog Day because, without fail, the holiday is celebrated every year on February 2nd. In 2017, my cohost D-Man and myself, Mike Brown, and John Swedish ventured down to Punxsutawney PA to see the holiday festivities up close. We talked with some of the inner circle and reminisced about the cult classic movie starring Bill Murray. Plus - hear the origins of the holiday as D-Man and I break down Groundhog Day celebrations around the world.

In this week's science episode, let's take a brief look at some exciting news about the future of space travel. First, SpaceX and NASA completed an important final test of the Crew Dragon system ahead of the first mission where astronauts will be inside the spacecraft. Then, NASA is gearing up for the first Artemis mission this year, and all the teams are getting ready for that historic launch which will start us on the path towards returning to the moon. Speaking of the moon, check out NASA's new moon rover VIPER, which will be looking for important deposits of water-ice at the same site that astronauts will land in 2024.

Legendary comic book writer Ron Marz returns to the 162nd episode of the podcast. Ron was on the 3rd ever episode of the show, and we start by talking about how the comic book industry has grown and changed in the last few years. Also, will we see another DC versus Marvel crossover event? Ron was the writer on the first and only series in 1996 but now DC is hinting at a second crossover. Ron remembers how the DC vs Marvel came to be and gives his thoughts on a sequel. Plus, hear all about the third issue of Odinforce out now! Check out the transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/ronmarz2